Every year at the beginning of December there’s this sci-fi and fantasy convention in Poland that I’ve been going to for years. At this point in time it’s more of a social gathering, a chance to see old friends rather than take part in panels or listen to interesting lectures as it’s a smaller event, but I still like going. And this year it’ll be the 30th time it’s on, even more of a reason to go. But what does all this have to do with Lolita?
Usually that convention takes place during the first weekend of December – but that means that I’m missing the Winter ILD, since that’s first Saturday of December. However, I just found out (or more like realised) that in order to keep the convention in December (since it’s meant to start on a Wednesday this year) they’ve moved it up by a week.
YAY, I CAN GO TO WINTER ILD WITH MY COMM!
I was so convinced that I’d have to give ILD a miss that I even started seriously considering whether to not go to the convention (it’d also save me some holiday from work, which I’d otherwise have to take). But learning that I can do both this year is certainly like a Christmas come early.
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| A little preview of what I'll be coordinating around |
And you know what else this means? It means that the winter themed coord that’s been in my head for what seems like ages now will now have a chance to emerge, mwahaha! The good news is that since I had it in my head for so long, I’ve already bookmarked most of the pieces that I’m still missing for it – bonus for the fact that it’s mostly accessories that I’ll be needing, and that I have just under 8 months to get it all. The bad news is that unless it proves to be an exceptionally dry and warm winter, I don’t have any weather appropriate boots that’d also match the coord I’m planning. I’ll have to dig very deeply into eBay and Aliexpress, or have a very serious think about whether I can justify buying a pair of Lolita boots from An*tai*na or Secret Shop ones (not sure how keen I am on what Bodyline has to offer).
At the moment my list of missing items looks like this:
At the moment my list of missing items looks like this:
- Boots
- Outerwear (I'm eyeing a wrap that'd work, but will that be enough, won't I need a coat with it as well?)
- Headwear, especially headbow
- Snowflake tights or OTKs
- Bag? (I might already have some that'd work, but I need to physically see the rest put together first)
Regardless of my boots worries, I am incredibly excited that I’m able to go. This will be my first ILD, since I can’t make it this summer (I made plans already, before anything was announced), plus any chance to hang out in very fancy Lolita is a win in my eyes.
Bring it on, December!
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