Does Lolita = Cosplay?
The difference between costume and fashion with special guest Rosie Roulette Written by Valley Lizard Featured image taken by me (Valley Lizard) at the Harajuku Fashion Walk Melbourne Winter 2017…
Category: Harajuku fashion
A Gothic Lolita Chose My Outfit?!
Learning how to be a lolita: A fashion journey A true story by Valley Lizard with contributions by Frilly Lizard I don’t feel like I can officially call myself a…
What is Lolita Fashion?
Research and words by Valley Lizard Disclaimer: the term “lolita” in this post refers to the fashion style and not the book. “Lolita” is an alternative fashion originating in Harajuku,…
Lolita Fashion Suits Me?!
The illusion of fashion Research and opinion by Valley Lizard After watching the above video I finally, truly understand why lolita fashion suits me. Partly it’s because of some of…
I Survived the Melbourne Japanese Summer Festival, Again?!
Every year the Melbourne Japanese Summer Festival is hot. Despite the weather it was my favourite Japanese summer festival so far. I think this is because I approached it in…
Cosplay Plans for 2020
If you don’t have time to watch the video the answer is yes. Yes, yes and yes. As kimonos can be worn for cosplay I want to cosplay at least…
Media Law or Media Ethics?: Cosplay, Lolita Fashion and Consent
An Opinion Piece by Valley Lizard In the cosplay culture ‘cosplay is NOT consent’ is a worldwide problem. Here in the Melbourne cosplay community alone there are numerous experiences and…
How to Survive the Melbourne Japanese Summer Festival
I’ve been to the Japanese Summer Festival quite a few times now, so here are just a few tips to help you survive and enjoy it. Most of these relate…
