/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

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"Most lolitas have a sort of ideal of lolita that is personal to them, it can be anything from a Victorian lady, to a Japanese stage idol, an innocent young maiden to a creepy gothic doll or even none of these things but something completely different that serves as an inspiration. Lolita is almost an excuse, in a way, to explore these ideals. Usually there are existing hobbies and interests, the same ones that attracted us to lolita and these form a part of our lifestyle. Sometimes we are lucky enough to discover new things, learn new skills and make new friends through Lolita and these become part of our life as well."

"One of the greatest criticisms of this lifestyle concept is that it is in some way forced. It should never be forced. Changing your opinions, behaviour and interests in a way that is not natural to your personality and likes is not living the lolita lifestyle, it is conforming to someone elses ideal. There is no on ideal that is right, that should be accepted by all and forced on those who wish to wear the clothing, there is only our own individual inspirations which should be fun to explore and fulfilling to accept as a part of our life.

The Lolita Lifestyle is expressing yourself through and enjoying activities that make you feel Lolita. Whatever that may be. If it’s being playful and childish and going to amusement parks and eating lots of candy, then that is your lolita lifestyle. If it’s sitting in your garden drinking tea and reading Jane Austen, then that is your lolita lifestyle. If it’s going to clubs and seeing the latest bands and joining Visual Kei fanclubs, then that is your lolita lifestyle. Even if it’s just dressing up and hanging out in the mall with your friends and drinking bubble tea and taking purikura, that is still your Lolita Lifestyle. Enjoy it, explore it, define it - don’t let it define you."