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Nevermore

March 5, 2013, 3:03 pm
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Wow, I can't believe I haven't really posted about dresses that I make in here! I think it would be fitting to start with the Nevermore Dress, the first dress I made for 2013. Let me know what you think! This is available in my shop, by the way.

Could you believe I finished this dress in about 18 hours? 
I made myself promise that in 2013, I would be making dresses thrice as complicated as my first collection was. I have wanted to push myself to the limit! But this dress, it was not really intended to be made yet. I rushed to make it because an event invited me to attend and judge an independent designer competition. With about 18 hours, more or less, I struggled to finish it.

Though it was made completely rushed, I still love how it turned out. I love it enough to take it apart and sew it more properly next time. My favorite would be the fully constructed bodice. It has damask voile as the fashion fabric, with layers of organza, interfacing, and polyester lining. Oh, I decided to add boning too! I just love how stable and structured it looks.


The easiest part to make was the skirt. It was made from the damask voile with organza and lining. The ruffle trim also made my job a lot easier! I think I will get more for my other dresses. The white beaded lace was something I had a bit of a hard time deciding. First, I had a part of me think that it's too white. Yet I could not bring myself to dye it cream with coffee/tea as the word "Nevermore" and some drawings in the print were white. Looking back, had I dyed it, I don't think it would have this effect that the white lace achieves in a black contrast. Color was not only the problem though. I had to spend about an hour thinking if I should just cut the lower lace or not. In the end, I did, but only for the vertical portion of the peplum.


If there was one thing I have been truly scared to do, it has to be invisible zipper sewn in between the facing and the actual fabric. I mean, it is easy to put it if you didn't have lining/ facing to think about. I am glad I took what time I had and figured out how to sandwich the zipper between the fabrics. 

So there. I still don't have decent pictures of me in it yet, so I will skip that part for now. I made matching head accessories for it. I will try to dress up completely, when I have time, and do a black lipstick review.

What do you think of my dress?
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Sugardoll Sundae

March 11, 2013, 4:28 pm
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So much has happened this weekend and I am just so...exhausted. I don't want this to be a rant post though, so let me present to you the second dress I made, complete with all the frilly goodness that makes it a set! It is a set commissioned by a brolita, a dear friend of mine, even. It consists of a dress, a collection of headpieces: big bow, mini tophat, and bonnet, a bunch of really cute extras: mini bows and toppings (icecream and bow buttons), and finally, a matching bag! If you want one or anything from this set for yourself, you could email me at: dolldelight@me.com. Prices are negotiable, and I offer payment plans (this set was paid that way). Also, these photos will be up at my Tumblr. If you like them enough, please do reblog them. It really helps to get my work out there and reach potential clients.










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Funny Girl

March 18, 2013, 8:53 pm
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Yey! I've finally had time to update with outfit posts. :) For the outfit rundown, both my top and shorts were sponsored by Choies.

Funny woman shirt with detachable sleeves
High waist pleather shirts
Studded wedges: Jeffrey Campbell (a steal for 28$, it was originally 230$!)
Floral big bow made by me, but soon to be available in my shop!
Princess Wig in burgundy/blonde blend: sponsored by Gothic Lolita Wigs





How did you like my black lippie? I am making my first ever video review on it! I just need to wait for my new lighting equipment! :D
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Spring with Coco Fashion

March 20, 2013, 2:06 pm
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It's the first day of spring here in California and I am already looking at updating my wardrobe. Luckily I have found a shop that has a huge selection (we're talking about thousands here) of garments for such an affordable price! I have always heard about Coco Fashion so I finally decided to take a peak at what they have got to offer. Below are sets I have made with the theme of spring in mind.

Burstin' and Bloomin'


Spring is the season of flowers! Bright colors are definitely in trend. You could also choose to wear a flowy chiffon maxi dresses for a soft look. Not only is chiffon light enough to wear for a warmer weather, it is perfect for the beach too! Make the outfit pop with bursts of yellow and/or pink.


Comfy Cotton
While it might be unusual to wear black and grey for this colorful season, I think you could still pull it off with a cotton print dress. Laid back and comfy, you may choose to spice it up with some edgy  lace-up boots! Play with prints and top it off with this printed neutral shoulder bag.

Collar Cutie


Finally, my favorite set! With spring, shorts are in but make it extra cute by wearing jumper shorts. For the top, you could choose to wear light cotton or chiffon complete with a preppy collar. Ruffle details are both fun and feminine, so are lace-up flats! For this soft look, accentuate it with a dark leather shoulder bag.

So, what do you think? Did these photos inspire you for a wardrobe update? All the items featured here are available in Coco Fashion. Starting price is less than 10$! 

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Peaches and Creme

March 22, 2013, 6:27 pm
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In the start of this year, I promised myself to start doing videos for Youtube. For me to really commit to it, I decided to get lighting equipment and I was finally able to use my brand new Diva Ring Light for this practice shoot. I am so happy how it is able to capture my make-up beautifully! Now I just need to learn a bit of Adobe Premiere Pro and then I am off to making tutorials for you guys! :)

I spent about 250$ for the equipment. You could say it's an investment.>_> I started saving up for it for about 6 months. What really helped me was the fact that I didn't need to spend on clothes anymore, all thanks to my sponsors! <3



For this entire outfit, we have:
IndressMe for the Chiffon Top
Romwe for the Tadema Painting Skirt.
Gothic Lolita Wigs for my blonde curly bob.


To match this outfit, I created a floral headband with lace and spikes. It would soon be available in my shop. :D

And yes, if you look closely, I did something different with my make-up. I've always wanted to do the blush on high cheeks but I always skipped it because I knew it would be hard to capture it in photos. XP But with my ring light now, it's just so easy-peasy! :D

Speaking of, I actually shot a video for a subscription review. I will have it up in a couple of days. For now, please enjoy a super duper sale from Romwe!



Romwe Galaxy Souvenirs & Up to 70% OFF for you this Easter:
Galaxy bowtie for orders over $40
Galaxy collar for orders over &70
Galaxy bag for orders over $100
From 27/03/2013 to 29/03/2013
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Dream within a dream

March 24, 2013, 5:16 pm
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Finally I am able to wear Nevermore, an Edgar Allan Poe dress I designed and made. I just wish I could have captured the entire dress! Anyway, this is going to be one of the pieces I would be having for the Anime Conji fashion show. If you are interested to model, please go to this page.

Oh by the way, here's a short tutorial for you on how I did my lips! I will try to do a full make-up one next time, but let me warn you that it takes me 45 minutes to do it. lol
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MaxStar + Choies Outfits

April 1, 2013, 10:06 pm
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Wooot! I am just so excited to share with you my new favorite pair of shoes from MaxStar! It's also my first ever video review, so scroll down if you want to know more about these awesome shoesies! Before you get there though, let's have a rundown of my new clothing from my sponsors, Choies and Romwe!

Floral Print Overalls Choies
Cute Cats Jumper Romwe
MaxStar CN9 3-Belts Platform MaxStar
And the bow made by moi. :)



It's pretty weird sporting a short straight wig for this shoot! What do you think? XD


And again, I am so happy with my new lighting equipment! Shooting now is not so stressful since I know I have a nice source of lighting with or without the sun!


Outfit #2 is a a bit more of the punk style!

Bonerex Sweatshirt, Highwaist PU Shorts Choies
MaxStar CN9 3-Belts Platform MaxStar
Floral Band, made by me and will soon be available in my store!







And finally, the video!

*drumroll*



Woops, I almost forgot! Romwe is going to have a flash sale for their leggings!


Romwe 2013 S/S Leggings Flash Sale
Date: 4/3/2013 -4/5/2013
Link: http://www.romwe.com/manage_activity/legging_flash_sale/
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Jessica Buurman + Romwe Outfits I

April 3, 2013, 2:35 am
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Wow, could you believe it? I've actually made two consecutive posts from scratch! XD If you're wondering why I have been so suddenly able to do the amazing feat of updating regularly (well, sorta), it's because I've received my sponsored shoes one after the other! Yesterday I received and did the full package of photo and video shoot for my Max Star shoes review! Today I received my Belly Button Multi Strap Wedges from the online store, Jessica Burman. :D I am going to keep this short and let you jump onto the video review. But first, let me credit Romwe for my black dress, Gothic Lolita Wigs for my wig (ohhh, there's a dyeing story behind this as it was originally light blonde. I'll share my technique with you soon!), then of course, my headpiece, which was made by me! So there, onto the review. PS, watch it in HD! XD






Then of course, more photos! I will be uploading the sets of my 3 other outfits next time! :D









So, what do you think of the wedges? Are you going to get a pair for yourself? Let me know!
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Jessica Buurman + Romwe Outfits II

April 5, 2013, 3:10 pm
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Jessica Buurman + Romwe Outfits III

April 11, 2013, 4:00 pm
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Final set for my Romantic Dark look! Please don't forget to check out my review for these shoes! :)




Shoes from Jessica Buurman.
Dress from Romwe.
Wig from Gothic Lolita Wigs.
Headpieces made by me.

Please don't forget to check out my review!





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SheInside Giveaway

April 16, 2013, 9:24 pm
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Oh my gosh! I had such a crazy, fun week over at Anime Conji but it's back to work now, especially when it comes to blogging duties! And what better to celebrate it with a giveaway, right? RIGHT!

First thing's first though, outfit rundown!

Kitty Dress from SheInside
Belly Button Wedges from Jessica Buurman
Blue Frilly Bow made by me, soon to be available in my store



Outfit #2




Pretty Girl Print Dress from SheInside
Belly Button Wedges from Jessica Buurman
Blue Frilly Bow made by me, soon to be available in my store

So, how was the shopping experience? SheInside let me choose from their huge selection of Best Sellers. The inventory is fresh and they always have variety of styles to choose! What's cool about them is that they have some dresses ready to ship within 24 hours. Free shipping takes about 10 days, per my experience. Also, customer service is really nice and gives prompt reply to your queries.



And yes, they were super nice enough to let me host a giveaway! Get a chance to win an 80$ gift card by joining this raffle:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Easy peasy! Goodluck! :D



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How to Wear a Corset

April 23, 2013, 6:36 pm
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I did a how-to video today wearing this really awesome midriff shirt from Romwe!






As usual, Romwe has some really cool deals for this upcoming event! I wonder what's going to be in their gift box this time. For Christimas, I received a make-up brush set from them so I am pretty sure they have some sweet items especially for Mother's Day.
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The Garden of Eve

May 10, 2013, 12:12 am
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I have been so busy lately, it's unbelievable. Much of it has been about life decisions... But finishing this dress today, I am glad to be sure of at least one thing in my life... That creating makes me happy.




I guess I just need to leave the house for a bit. I am going to do a fashion show this Saturday wearing this new dress. I hope I find something inspiring by then. Anyway, Romwe has a new promo for you in their Instagram!



Here are the details:
1. Take a photo in Romwe leggings
2. Don't forget to tag/hashtag: @romwe #romwemay along with your details in this format: “I’m xxx(name), I’m in xxx(city), I’m wearing Romwe leggings”!
3. Locate your positions.
4. Follow Romwe on Instagram.

Here is the example: http://statigr.am/viewer.php#/detail/450491706190550904_35829052
Duration： 05/09/2013 to 06/09/2013
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Anime Conji

May 10, 2013, 4:39 pm
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Awhile back I was invited to be guest of honor for the Anime Conji convention. I had a panel and a fashion show! Here are some of the dresses I designed, made, and showcased. :D







Also, have you gotten your Mother's Day presents yet? Well, it might be a little late but you might find something pretty to give your mom from Romwe's flash sale!


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Garden of Eve II

May 13, 2013, 4:54 pm
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Had the time to take better photos of my new dress, Garden of Eve today. I'm also fixing my store and adding this new product! Purchase here!


The fashion fabric is voile, with a polyester lining. The lace is cluny in ecru. It has two layers of skirt, a peplum and a gathered rectangle skirt. I wasn't able to take a photo of the inside but I included a built in petticoat made from soft tulle!


Also, I guess I am a little bit obsessed with peter pan collar right now. Expect my new dresses to have collars, and of course, bows!


The back is shirred. This makes it a more flexible garment in terms of size as it could be worn as size XS - M.


Aside from my usual ruffles, I added pintucks on the skirt and sleeves!


I will try to find time to model it. Maybe when I get the bag that I ordered. :) For now, here's another flash sale from Romwe!


Romwe biggest leggings flash sale
Date: 05/15/2013 -05/17/2013
Only 72 hours!  Go!
Link: http://www.romwe.com/manage_activity/300+Crazy-Leggings-Flash-Sale/
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Summer Lookbook + Dolldelight Designs 300$ GIVEAWAY

May 14, 2013, 10:38 pm
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Here are some summer outfit ideas I put together from all the sponsored clothing I got this month!

Casual cute. Summer is all about fun, fun, fun! Here is a laidback look with a really colorful oversized shirt. And yeah, everyone could use a popsicle  or two in this warm weather.

Funny Popsicle Shirt, Floral Shorts from Choies; Brown Platform Booties from Jessica Buurman; White Wayfarers from Firmoo.

Sophistisexy. Celebrate the beach with this really cute midriff top. I paired it with my chiffon blazer for that extra flair!

Padded Chiffon Blazer, Floral Shorts from Choies; Brown Platform Booties from Jessica Buurman; White Wayfarers from Firmoo; Floral Midriff Top from Romwe. 

Princess Pastel! Twirl in this flowy chiffon dress that is as is breezy as it is easy to wear. Match it with a belt for a finished look. 

Pink Chiffon Dressfrom SheInside; Brown Platform Booties from Jessica Buurman; Auburn Rhapsody Wig from Gothic Lolita Wigs.

Boho Beauty. You don't have to store your maxi dresses away this summer. Long dresses are perfect for a night time stroll in the beachside! 

Blue Boho Dress from SheInside; Brown Platform Booties from Jessica Buurman; Auburn Rhapsody Wig from Gothic Lolita Wigs. 


Clubbin' Cutie. Mini dresses are always in. Rock the night with this printed dress with adorable lettuce hem.

Pretty Girl Print Dress from Romwe; Nerdy Glasses from Firmoo;  Belly Button Lace Up Wedges from Jessica Buurman; Auburn Rhapsody Wig from Gothic Lolita Wigs. 

Nerdtastic.'Nuf said. 

BAM Shirt, Poofy Blue Skirt from Romwe; Nerdy Glasses from Firmoo;  Belly Button Lace Up Wedges from Jessica Buurman; Auburn Rhapsody Wig from Gothic Lolita Wigs. 


By the way, the SheInside Giveaway is almost over! I will be announcing the winner in this video:



Did you win? If not, you've got another chance! My very own Dolldelight Designs store is having a giveaway where you could win 300$ shopping credit for rock d' rack items! Join here:



a Rafflecopter giveaway





1. Take a photo in Romwe leggings if you have or post a screenshot of Romwe leggings on our website if you don’t have
2. Post with @romwe #romwemay “I’m xxx(name), I’m in xxx(city), I wear Romwe leggings”  on Instagram
3. Mark your location
4. Follow Romwe on Instagram
5. Expired time: 06/09/2013
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DOLLUXE: Preview

May 16, 2013, 7:07 pm
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I recently received my Dolluxefalse eyelashes!Dolluxe is the sister/baby company of Gothic Lolita Wigs and Rockstar Wigs. The lashes are designed by Charles Reger, whom I was fortunate enough to meet last Anime Matsuri 2012. The lashes are made in Vietnam but the company is based in Houston, Texas. If you would look at the designs below, you would see how Dolluxe aims at providing lashes for a variety of fashion genres - Lolita, Gyaru, and Glam, to name a few!

I am still working on my make-up tutorials where I would be featuring the lashes. For now, have a preview of all 8 styles from Dolluxe!












Even the packaging is so cute! It features the models of Gothic Lolita Wigs. On the back, you could read the instructions on using and removing the lashes.


Each pack contains 3 pairsof eyelashes and a generic eyelash glue. A 3 pack costs 25$ but these are always available in singles. Here are the actual lashes:


So pretty right! If you want to take a closer look, here are the individual styles and their names, really creative I might add:










This set is available as a .gif here, please reblog if you like! XD

So that's it for the preview! I want to get really creative and detailed when I finally shoot the make up tutorials for these lashes. Which ones are your favorite? Which ones should I review first? :D Also, don't forget to like Dolluxe's Facebook page! I am sure they would be holding several giveaways and deals so be on the look out. ;D
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Dolluxe Adventures

May 17, 2013, 10:10 pm
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Yesterday I blogged about the new lashes I got from Dolluxe. Today I finally gave in and tried the beauties!


I used #1 Lashing Out Loud and #8 UnderLash B. The lashes came with glue but I stuck with my Revlon Precision Lash Adhesive. I wore my Pretty Crystal Grey lenses sponsored by Pinky Paradise for this look!


I've used super long lashes before from Diamond Lash and these Dolluxe #1 Lashing Out Loud lashes remind me so much of Diamond Lash's Angel Eye. As for the lower lashes, I haven't really used Dolly Wink but just by looking at them, Dolluxe's Underlash #8 remind me so much of Dolly Wink #6.


Unlike Diamond Lash though, these lashes did not feel as frail when I had to remove them from the package. Usually I need to be extra careful removing the lower lashes (with a tweezer) because they had the tendency to get stuck to the pack and errr...fall apart. Dolluxe's weren't as flimsy and for the first time, I enjoyed putting on lower lashes! I could easily remove and reposition the lashes without fearing that some parts would get left behind. The lash band for both styles is thin and flexible but comparatively stronger compared to Diamond Lash.

I wore both lashes for about five hours today. I expected the upper lash to get in the way as they were so long but they ended up feeling comfortable! I could say the same about the lower lashes. I still felt that they were there but they weren't as heavy as Diamond Lash's Princess Eye, which I have worn before.

Overall, I had fun with my new lashes! These gave me a droopy eyes even if I didn't use that much eyeliner. These definitely would look awesome with a full gyaru look! Surprisingly, the length was not off so I managed to wear both lashes without needing to clip them. I am going to try and do my tutorial tomorrow with the other styles! :)


1.       20% off selected items
2.       Date: 05/25/2013—05/27/2013
Go: http://www.romwe.com/Memorial-Day-Sale-c-211.html?pp=3400
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Wind Symphony

May 19, 2013, 1:38 pm
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I finally got to doing my first ever transformation video!


I wore the kimono set I made ages ago, Wind Symphony. It has been sold to a very good client-model-friend so I decided to say my farewell and make the best reminder I could! I also took the chance to feature Dolluxe, the new lash brand I have been raving about! 


I wore Harajuku Honey and Underlash B. It's my second time to wear the underlashes but they still feel as strong! I would probably be investing on these instead of Diamond Lash Princess Eye. I've worn Princess Eye before and I just could not be careful enough in handling them. XD I only wear them for special events and I usually end up feeling too tired to properly remove them so, they only last for a one time use. I am definitely sticking to Dolluxe Underlash B!



As for Harajuku Honey, my only problem it is that it tends to look shiny/velvety in bright light. I guess since the design is wispy, the lashes do reflect enough light to make them shine. I prefer the straight to the point, spiky and spaced lashes like Dolluxe's Lashing Out Loud and Diamond Lash's Angel Eye.

I could not take good enough photos to show Harajuku Honey when worn, but if you watch the video I posted above, you could see that they resemble shironuri artist, Minori's lashes! 


Wig from Gothic Lolita Wigs; shoes from Jessica Burman.


Both lashes were comfortable though and I did enjoy wearing them! I am going to be doing a gyaru transformation next as I need to part with the dress soon, too.

Anyway, what do you think of Wind Symphony? I do want to get back to making more kimono-inspired pieces but I already have a super looong list of things I want to make. XD


Romwe Outlet Falsh Sale!  Upto 80% OFF!  200+ styles!
Limited supply!  No restocking once sold out!  Only 3 days! 
Hurry up >> http://www.romwe.com/manage_activity/Outlet-Flash-Sale/
From 21st to 23rd May.



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Gyaru Transformation

May 27, 2013, 1:23 am
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Had to say goodbye to this dress during Fanime! Like the Wind Symphony, I decided to make a transformation video wearing this dress set I designed and made!



iFairy Lucius brown from UNIQSO.

Get the pretty shoes from my store! 

Rhapsody in Dark Chocolate from Gothic Lolita Wigs.

Lashes from Dolluxe; Lashing Out Loud x Underlash A.
Hehe... I just got back from Fanime today, where I had a panel and fashion show. Will be posting about it soon! :D
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