Haul Post: Innocent World and Closet Child

This afternoon I finally received my parcel from Japan! I've been so excited ever since ordering, and when I heard the doorbell ring just today I literally squealed and ran downstairs to answer and sign for it! 
I'm happy to say that its contents did not disappoint me, as everything is perfect and everything fits well. The only thing that disappointed me was the customs fee I gained, which totaled at eighty pounds - almost as much as the items themselves - it was completely unexpected, as I was under the misapprehension that the shopping service I used (From Japan) would do its best to lessen the blow at customs by marking it down. Never mind though; we live and learn, and I'm completely in love with my items!

 I ordered Innocent World's "Cherub Angel Candlestick Bow Ribbon" JSK in navy as an early Christmas present to myself, as I cracked under how gorgeous it was and figured that seeing as the past few weeks have been tough, I might as well treat myself in an attempt to cheer myself up. I love it! It looks like a sister dress to my Three Archangels OP, as both feature angels as a part of their prints. This print also has candlesticks and stars on it, and for some reason that I can't fathom, it reminds me of A Christmas Carol (my favourite book), perhaps because of the Victorian styled candlesticks and religious imagery. It would make the perfect Christmas coordinate, though I'll wear it all year of course!
 

As well as that, I saw my dream print since my early days of Lolita on Closet Child - Star Chiffon skirt from Alice and the Pirates - and just had to have it, as I knew it would fit and it was going for a really cheap price (24 pounds!). Needless to say, the shipping and customs made it much more expensive than that, but I don't mind because it's so cute.
I hope the injection of navy blue in my wardrobe will make good on my promise for the New Year's Lolita goals! 

Here's a coordinate that I quickly put together for my meetup this Saturday, using my new dress.

Blouse: Baby the Stars Shine Bright
JSK: Innocent World
Everything else: Offbrand

Innocent World's Three Archangels Tiered OP!

To treat myself after so much work and revision, I decided to save up and purchase a brand dress directly from the website. It was very exciting waiting for it in the mail, and I'm really surprised that my parents allowed me to do it! Usually they disapprove of Lolita fashion and ordering things from abroad, calling it impractical.
Naturally I pounced upon it when it arrived - ironically, after my Religious Education exam - and opened it so fast to see my beautiful new dress. It came with an Innocent World bag and a short but sweet letter with pink Innocent World stationary from the store, which I think could be hand-written. It was a very nice touch!

 

This angel is my favourite, and I'm pretty sure he's the angel Gabriel - the character I played in the Nativity when I was younger! The other angels are Raphael and Michael, or so I believe. What a beautiful print!

 

Isn't the lace just fantastic! It's so soft, too.

The dress itself is absolutely gorgeous, made from extremely high-quality materials. The lace is fantastic, with fleur de lis on, and the print is the most beautiful I've seen yet. And when I tried it on, it fit! I think it's my most favourite dress in my wardrobe, and I adore it! Even dad said it was worth the money. Innocent World is now my favourite brand and that dress, along with my Pullip Tiphona, are what my Lolita dreams are made of.

The brand concept says:  "Innocent World's designer, Yumi Fujihara, has created a new brand of clothing inspired by classical European designs that embodies the ideals of elegance and cuteness but is suitable for young women of the modern era. The brand name Innocent World brings to mind a simple world without dirt or blemish. We made this name to reflect the pure and innocent hearts of young women everywhere, at any age."

Happy Easter

Happy Easter to those that celebrate it! Hope you have a lovely day! <3

I took some Easter themed pictures of my Aika Pullip.

I really like the flowers with her eyes! So pretty ;A;

Pullip Doll Tiphona

Yesterday my first Pullip doll, Tiphona, arrived from America!

 

 She's just so beautiful! I would recommend Tiphona to any doll lover, as her hair is so soft and her face up so gentle.
She's wearing clothes and accessories designed by Japanese lolita brand, Innocent World. The clothes are of immaculate quality with so much detail! If I had enough money, I would buy the human-sized version, even though I'm more of a sweet and gothic lolita rather than classic. The doll came with tiny shoes, a gorgeous headband and a really cute headband.

Her eyes can change direction rather than colour. The colour of her eyes look really natural.

I'm calling her Aika Takanaga after my favourite OC. 
 They look kind of alike, I suppose! :)

Aika (on the right)

 

 Aika is from the 50s, and she loves drawing comics and singing. She is half Japanese, half French, but lives with her rich and famous father and two elder brothers in Maine.
Her star sign is Gemini and she was born on the 26th May, 1945 (13-14 years old).
She is quiet, bubbly, friendly, fashionable and artistic. Aika likes spending time with her friend, Cherry Misaki.