I love and support my daughter in Lolita. I love to see my daughter in cute Lolita, fairy kei, classic, etc. I am also a fashion designer and cosplay seamstress. My daughter and I attend many conventions nation wide. www.prettyelegance.com http://prettyelegance.storenvy.comwww.prettyelegance.com http://prettyelegance.storenvy.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pretty-Elegance/241907765905651Tumblr (3.0; @prettyelegancedesigns)http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3ded3142b677d65308e470ac8795aef2/tumblr_mmjwz3PxL91qgpwkko1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://holleyteatime.tumblr.com/post/50039770414/rainbow-sweets-came-in-along-with-the-4-colorway">holleyteatime</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><span>Rainbow Sweets came in along with the 4 colorway fabric swatch. I like the lilac one and the yellow one. I still have to change the colors for pink and mint. I’m so excited to use my 108 inches of fabric :)</span></p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/50156740082http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/50156740082Sat, 11 May 2013 06:34:05 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/7cc5b3bca19a23bc4418b34d7e58addf/tumblr_mmi000ocuX1qzqvm2o1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/21b2ae0ae3c641655c5740eeb4278c10/tumblr_mmi000ocuX1qzqvm2o3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e9a7d1ee3d72b54c709feb24afe107f7/tumblr_mmi000ocuX1qzqvm2o4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d13a67bfa5d0c2b07d2415af9067aac3/tumblr_mmi000ocuX1qzqvm2o2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a19ccdb8a9db95b9246680a7179a68c6/tumblr_mmi000ocuX1qzqvm2o6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/86afe442c0a8c06469b9afcf0a3595a5/tumblr_mmi000ocuX1qzqvm2o7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/6367cee0ea61631031ff587eac5fdeb6/tumblr_mmi000ocuX1qzqvm2o5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ba20ecd09caa11931f74ce346ab6d18b/tumblr_mmi000ocuX1qzqvm2o9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/eeee7be9a2fd9b7b2df9077c88177418/tumblr_mmi000ocuX1qzqvm2o8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bf16b7bf362b2c7a9d886e64fa765894/tumblr_mmi000ocuX1qzqvm2o10_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://lickypickystickyme.tumblr.com/post/49957516449/if-grandmothers-around-the-world-had-a-rallying">lickypickystickyme</a>:</p> <blockquote> <div class="text parbase section"> <p><em>If grandmothers around the world had a rallying cry, it would probably sound something like “You need to eat!”</em></p> </div> <div class="text parbase section"> <p><em>Photographer <a href="http://www.gabrielegalimberti.com/">Gabriele Galimberti’s</a> grandmother said something similar to him before one of his many globetrotting work trips. To ensure he had at least one good meal, she prepared for him a dish of ravioli before he departed on one of his adventures.  </em></p> </div> <div class="text parbase section"> <p><em>“In that occasion I said to my grandma ‘You know, Grandma, there are many other grandmas around the world and most of them are really good cooks,” Galimberti wrote via email. “I’m going to meet them and ask them to cook for me so I can show you that you don’t have to be worried for me and the food that I will eat!’ This is the way my project was born!”</em></p> </div> <div class="text parbase section"> <p><em>The project, <a href="http://www.instituteartist.com/filter/riverboom-feature/feature-Delicatessen-With-Love-Riverboom">“Delicatessen With Love”,</a> took Galimberti to 58 countries where he photographed grandmothers with both the ingredients and finished signature dishes.</em></p> <div class="text parbase section"> <p><em>He acted as photographer and stylist during each shoot with the grandmothers, taking a portrait of both the women and the food they made for him.</em></p> <p><em>From top to bottom: </em></p> <p><em><span>Inara Runtule, 68, Kekava, Latvia. Silke €(herring with potatoes and cottage cheese).<br/><br/></span><span>Grace Estibero, 82, Mumbai, India. Chicken vindaloo.</span></em></p> <p><em><span>Susann Soresen, 81, Homer, Alaska. Moose steak.</span></em></p> <p><em><span>Serette Charles, 63, Saint-Jean du Sud, Haiti. Lambi in creole sauce.</span></em></p> <p><em><span>The photographer’s grandmother Marisa Batini, 80, Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy. Swiss chard and ricotta Ravioli with meat sauce.</span></em></p> <p><em><span>Normita Sambu Arap, 65, Oltepessi (Masaai Mara), Kenya. Mboga and orgali (white corn polenta with vegetables and goat).</span></em></p> <p><em><span>Julia Enaigua, 71, La Paz, Bolivia. Queso Humacha (vegetables and fresh cheese soup).</span></em></p> <p><em><span>Fifi Makhmer, 62, Cairo, Egypt. Kuoshry (pasta, rice and legumes pie).</span></em></p> <p><em><span>Isolina Perez De Vargas, 83, Mendoza, Argentina. Asado criollo (mixed meats barbecue).</span></em></p> <p><em><span>Bisrat Melake, 60, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Enjera with curry and vegetables.</span></em></p> </div> </div> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/50155658801http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/50155658801Sat, 11 May 2013 05:58:46 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f56a8c3d9453a66f794362f33baadd8d/tumblr_mma9xs3Fpf1rjq394o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>OMG, yes this is my dress</p>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/50110145668http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/50110145668Fri, 10 May 2013 16:40:59 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b5887b18e2d60cff712a099955b63591/tumblr_mlmzfgvVKs1rwakm1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://desert-song-x.tumblr.com/post/48585412500/desert-song-xs-kawaii-giveaway">desert-song-x</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>✿.｡.:* *.:.<a href="http://oi36.tinypic.com/2yullph.jpg">desert-song-x’s kawaii giveaway~!</a> <— click.｡.:* *.:｡✿</p> <p><em><strong>ATTN: Last post was deleted, please reblog this one! </strong></em></p> <p><em>♡ Includes </em><em>♡</em><span> </span></p> <p><span>- Mintymix pinkxmint split wig</span></p> <p><span>- Rilakkuma backpack</span></p> <p><span>- Strawberry earmuffs</span></p> <p><span>- Korilakkuma iPhone 4/4s case</span></p> <p><span>- Lavender kawaii t-shirt</span></p> <p><span>- Makeup bag</span></p> <p><span>- Etude House “pink play house” short book, hair clip and oil blotting sheets</span></p> <p><span>- Pink fluffy key-chain tail</span></p> <p><span>- Hello Kitty stationary</span></p> <p><span>- Angelic Pretty card</span></p> <p><span>- Various jewelry and hair accesories</span></p> <p><em>♡</em><span> <strong>Rules</strong> </span><em>♡</em><span> </span></p> <p><span>- Please be following <a href="http://desert-song-x.tumblr.com/">me</a> (I will check)</span></p> <p><span>- Reblog as many times as you want, likes don’t count (but feel free to like the post!)</span></p> <p><span>- Your ask must be open so I can message you/get your address</span></p> <p><span>- I will ship worldwide </span></p> <p><span>- Winner will be chosen randomly</span></p> <p><span>- This giveaway ends <strong>May 19th</strong>, at 12:00 pm MST</span></p> <p><span>- If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me <a href="http://desert-song-x.tumblr.com/ask">here</a></span></p> <p><em>♡</em><span> Good luck </span><em>♡</em><span> </span></p> </blockquote> <p>If I win, pick another contestant (I just want to help you). </p>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/50061408934http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/50061408934Thu, 09 May 2013 22:36:03 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4246971d93eb0950d08d0d933124c6a2/tumblr_mmk7vcX4yV1rxfbloo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ab6d8b4f10fbdb824cbfb45df08bb8dd/tumblr_mmk7vcX4yV1rxfbloo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0287f127fad0f3c39f2202086c2fd17c/tumblr_mmk7vcX4yV1rxfbloo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Sneak Peak items in the raw for my new items that will be showcased at Acen in a few days. </p>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/50057840291http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/50057840291Thu, 09 May 2013 21:52:00 -0400Cult party keiPretty elegancePretty elegance designscherubsantique laceantique labelstasselschiffonshabb chicpearlspearls and laceangelicpastelspasteldolly kei<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/9ed951adf98680bde368605720d0ae0a/tumblr_mldykcHzaB1s4ggu6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://budgetlolita.tumblr.com/post/49793935650/bunny-tights-35-at-storenvy">budgetlolita</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Bunny tights $35 at <a href="http://www.storenvy.com/products/1312226-tea-time-sweets-tights">Storenvy</a></p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997795516http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997795516Thu, 09 May 2013 02:41:48 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/e280910bd39d3d7a3a57b80016483e84/tumblr_mmegjqJmS51qkfb0lo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://princess-of-color.tumblr.com/post/49808774213">princess-of-color</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Hee hee! :3</p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997789495http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997789495Thu, 09 May 2013 02:41:38 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cfeb58b6734a0ed955b6a3688d6ee347/tumblr_mmgekfCZzl1r3ln3vo1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/f661aa69189f92f1185bde6f251f8c67/tumblr_mmgekfCZzl1r3ln3vo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0d493a4310a4808823592164c1365859/tumblr_mmgekfCZzl1r3ln3vo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2a66ed7f58b5dcbc8aae5731dedd0f97/tumblr_mmgekfCZzl1r3ln3vo4_400.gif"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://addictkitty.tumblr.com/post/49894143559/addictkittys-150-follower">addictkitty</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><strong><span>               ☆*･゜ﾟ･*addictkitty’s 150 follower giveaway!!</span><span>*･゜ﾟ･*☆</span></strong></p> <p><span>hello everyone! i recently reached 150 followers and decided to do a small giveaway to celebrate! i don’t have many prizes but i do hope this is enough to make my lovely followers happy!! <3 </span></p> <p><span><strong>rules:</strong><br/></span></p> <ul><li><strong>you don’t have to be following me, but it is appreciated!</strong></li> <li><strong>only reblog once and like once, i will check</strong></li> <li><strong>no giveaway blogs, i will check.</strong></li> <li><strong>have fun!!!</strong></li> </ul><p><strong>okay, so what do i get!?</strong></p> <p><strong>ONE (1) WINNER WILL RECIEVE:</strong></p> <ul><li><strong>one (1) holley tea time sticker sheet!</strong></li> <li><strong>one (1) holley tea time resin castle ring!</strong></li> <li><strong>one (1) small box of pocky of their choice! </strong>(i do know of multiple specialty shops nearby that sell more uncommon types of pocky, so let me know whatever you want and i’ll look for it!)</li> </ul><p>if i get a lot of notes, i may through in some extra goodies!! <3 have fun and good luck to everyone!</p> <p><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span> </span></strong></p> <p><span> </span></p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997741760http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997741760Thu, 09 May 2013 02:40:19 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c378a33c6cbe0c5b7b3da2c91b062e3b/tumblr_mmh6zpAiSI1s39ui1o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997692071http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997692071Thu, 09 May 2013 02:38:56 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/90d55eb32a17f8d07a4aa53f66c61aa3/tumblr_mmiepry2LB1s6vvgio1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/25db06d77e2d746d06dbc520da24185b/tumblr_mmiepry2LB1s6vvgio2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0d389c22e6a51f5e06c8bf93f0ddea89/tumblr_mmiepry2LB1s6vvgio3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/01b3ebbf97e6aba1f35482c4f152f6de/tumblr_mmiepry2LB1s6vvgio4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://pastelsweetlolita.tumblr.com/post/49982962748/just-ordered-the-new-prism-galaxy-heart">pastelsweetlolita</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>💞 Just ordered the ☆ ♪ New ☆ ♪ Prism galaxy heart necklace, and also the ☆ ♪ Star Sweets- Ring☆ ♪ from Holley Tea Time 💞</p> <p>💫www.holleyteatime.com💫</p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997677913http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997677913Thu, 09 May 2013 02:38:31 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/0120b778f1e08734a61527ecb06bb1d4/tumblr_mmhyol6avV1qm9v46o1_r1_500.png"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/a300bdc761c19473210e1d0418d7d7bd/tumblr_mmhyol6avV1qm9v46o2_500.png"/><br/> <br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://sophialorens.tumblr.com/post/49955691742/favourite-artists-john-william-waterhouse">sophialorens</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><small><a href="http://sophialorens.tumblr.com/tagged/*fa"><u>Favourite Artists</u></a>:<em> John William Waterhouse</em></small></p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997452373http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997452373Thu, 09 May 2013 02:32:11 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loovyjvLcP1r08wmwo1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loovyjvLcP1r08wmwo2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loovyjvLcP1r08wmwo3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loovyjvLcP1r08wmwo4_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loovyjvLcP1r08wmwo5_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loovyjvLcP1r08wmwo6_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loovyjvLcP1r08wmwo7_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loovyjvLcP1r08wmwo8_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loovyjvLcP1r08wmwo9_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loovyjvLcP1r08wmwo10_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997288899http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49997288899Thu, 09 May 2013 02:27:46 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d225878f1a40360920377baeee07f959/tumblr_mjoqhz8b9Y1qgran7o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49947598025http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49947598025Wed, 08 May 2013 14:45:42 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/31f99b4ca2297b5bd4d4cf86c5ffbd3e/tumblr_mme9rji1g61s8dlnko1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://rune-midgarts.tumblr.com/post/49947387426/ahahahaha-there-arent-rules-but-there-are-loose">rune-midgarts</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>AHAHAHAHA there arent rules but there are loose guidelines that define it as an alt fashion.<br/>if they didnt exist, then every fluffy skirt or blouse with a bit of ruffles could be lolita.<br/>sighhhhhhhhh</p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49947448024http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49947448024Wed, 08 May 2013 14:43:08 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0a7b859ccea8d224ffac040b1dfa1a5f/tumblr_mm1evuKqw21s3ik60o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://c0ssette.tumblr.com/post/49207821088/marie-christine-de-habsbourg-lorraine-detail">c0ssette</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Marie Christine de Habsbourg Lorraine (detail) circa 1765. Meister der Erzherzoginnenportraits.</p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49842969370http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49842969370Tue, 07 May 2013 04:03:24 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/18f55351187816a99fae5b270e9f9b16/tumblr_mm1x8m3VXp1qcdg3yo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://pastelcubes.tumblr.com/post/49239483487/huge-giveaway-in-my-blog-girls-go-and">pastelcubes</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>ヾ(≧ω ≦)ノHUGE giveaway in my blog girls!</p> <p>go and take a look at it :</p> <p><a href="http://pastelcubes.blogspot.com.br/2013/04/giveaway-pastel-cubes-blog.html"><a href="http://pastelcubes.blogspot.com.br/2013/04/giveaway-pastel-cubes-blog.html">http://pastelcubes.blogspot.com.br/2013/04/giveaway-pastel-cubes-blog.html</a></a></p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49620442723http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49620442723Sat, 04 May 2013 16:39:52 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a5c6070afd106c4a322706067432b9a5/tumblr_mm39adB4jC1qm9g2zo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://justcallmeprince.tumblr.com/post/49306270452/i-received-my-new-holley-tea-time-skirt-in-the">justcallmeprince</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>I received my new <a href="http://holleyteatime.com">Holley Tea Time</a> skirt in the mail yesterday and I am in LOVE. By far my favorite skirt ever <3 In celebration I wore a mahou shoujo-ish inspired fairy kei look~ (I also ordered a sailor collar off etsy thats going to match perrrfectly~!) but yes super super super excited!!</p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49620416215http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49620416215Sat, 04 May 2013 16:39:30 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b02117ae092a0c48c01c13ba619878d2/tumblr_mldwifEQwN1s4ggu6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://budgetlolita.tumblr.com/post/49315568381/sweet-bunny-socks-30-at-storenvy-its-impossible">budgetlolita</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Sweet bunny socks $30 at <a href="http://www.storenvy.com/products/1312596-rainbow-sweets-lilac-over-the-knee-socks">Storenvy</a></p> <p>It’s impossible to wear something by Holley Tea Time and not feel ~*~kawaii*~*</p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49620398815http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49620398815Sat, 04 May 2013 16:39:16 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/bbcfe969aca0bbb2563cb79daa07e01e/tumblr_mm3rdvHpXz1s3ergyo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://appledroplet.tumblr.com/post/49337756522/ahhhh-seriously-want-its-so-adorable">appledroplet</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p><em>Ahhhh! Seriously WANT! It’s so adorable… </em></p> <p><em>(Necklace is by Holley Tea Time, and you can buy from her etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/124563973/fairy-kei-pastel-bat-necklace-creepy"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/124563973/fairy-kei-pastel-bat-necklace-creepy">http://www.etsy.com/listing/124563973/fairy-kei-pastel-bat-necklace-creepy</a></a>)</em></p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49620371416http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49620371416Sat, 04 May 2013 16:38:54 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e3861d6e153c0cb4de9a2ba9094c47a9/tumblr_mldy501IT91s4ggu6o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a class="tumblr_blog" href="http://budgetlolita.tumblr.com/post/49524270784/yellow-candy-socks-30-at-storenvy">budgetlolita</a>:</p> <blockquote> <p>Yellow candy socks $30 at <a href="http://www.storenvy.com/products/1312639-rainbow-sweets-yellow-over-the-knee-socks">Storenvy</a></p> </blockquote>http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49620352404http://prettyelegancedesigns.tumblr.com/post/49620352404Sat, 04 May 2013 16:38:38 -0400