New Year's Resolutions and 2018 Highlights
As the year 2018 comes to a close, I cannot help but be very optimistic! After all, it has been one incredible year! Before I make my goals for 2019, I want to cover the lolita highlights for 2018.
2018 Highlights
PortCon
I had a fantastic Portcon experience! There was my first convention lolita tea party, co-hosting the lolita 101 panel, photo shoot sessions with friends and coordinate explanations with videographers. I was so much fun to be with my friends and make new connections. I can't wait for the next one.
Cirque du Geek
This local convention was a blast! It was my first time attending, but it will not be my last! I was fortunate enough to have been selected for the artist alley. In addition to vending, I hosted a ball-jointed doll panel with my friend Vanessa! Between selling my handmade items and the presentation, I was able to connect with so many interesting people. I'm excited to do even more here next year!
Fairy Princess, Haenuli
This year, I purchased my first items from Haenuli. When the crystal guardian's series was released, I just had to have it! Between the quality of the items and the customer service, I am beyond impressed. Moving forward, I plan to keep supporting this brand!
2019 Resolutions
1. Expand My Wardrobe
I now have a comfortable number of dresses in my wardrobe. Rather than add more main pieces to my collection this year, I want to celebrate the pieces that I already own. From accessories to jewelry, I plan to purchase items that will compliment my current dresses. These items may include shoes, socks, bags boleros, blouses, and jewelry. Let's see if I can resist the temptation to purchase another dress!
2. Experiment with Makeup
I tend to do very natural makeup. Aside from some foundation, blush, mascara and the occasional application of eyeshadow, that's about the extent of my makeup. On Halloween however, I got a taste of a more theatrical makeup style. The new year gives me a great excuse to experiment with false eyelashes, eyeliner, body glitter, eyeshadow, rhinestones, lipstick, highlights, contour.
The goal is to let loose and have fun with over-the-top make up to match an OTT coordinate. For my more classic pieces, I want to try a more doll-ish look. Makeup is not my strong suit, but I'm still excited to try it all!
3. Take More Photos
I'm bring a goal back from the previous year! While I did do a much better job of coordinate photos in 2018, they were still few and far between. Between lolita meets, videos, and weekend excuses I have had a lot of opportunities for lolita photos! Unfortunately, not all of the occasions have photos.
This year, I intend to take more photographs of full lolita coordinates, planned coordinates, wardrobe pieces, new arrivals, lolita makeup.
Who doesn't love lolita photos? I will post the images here on my blog, of course! If you'd like to see more of my lolita-related pictures, follow me on Instagram and Facebook so you don't miss them!
What are your 2019 goals? Did you complete some of your 2018 resolutions? I'd love to know!