Loli-fied: Spring 2015 Mainstream Trends Part 1

I was browsing one of my Lolita  favorite blogs: Her Lumpiness and came upon her article Mainstream Trends for Lolitas Spring 2014 was inspired to write my own for 2015 trends.

I began by scouting mainstream fashion magazines' websites like Vogue, Style.com, and Glamour and to see what trends could easily used in Lolita

There are many trends so I am divide this article up into a few sections.

Gingham:

Gingham is a pattern that is often used Lolita designs, most notably used in Country Lolita coords.
Country Lolita is a cute substyle inspired by the quaint countryside, as well as  Anne of Green Gable, and Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. When I think of Country Lolita I think of picnics in the spring time with a lovely cherry/strawberry pie for dessert.

2015 Spring Trends Lolified: Gingham by dizzylolibliss featuring canvas home decor

Denim:

A controversial fabric in the fashion, but denim pieces have been made by Angelic Pretty,  Meta, and others. This coord is definitely a causal Lolita look. I was inspired to add Hello Kitty because this salopette was an Angelic Pretty collaboration with Hello Kitty.

Loli-fied Spring 2015 Trends: Denim by dizzylolibliss featuring sterling silver necklaces

Florals

A staple of spring fashion trends and Lolita, florals with light colored backgrounds are fresh and lovely for the spring time. For this trend I decided to make a Classic Lolita coord, with my favorite Victorian Maiden items.

Loli-fied Spring 2015 Trends: Florals by dizzylolibliss featuring cable knit tights

Budget Lolita: Off-Brand

Borrowing a page from EGL's monthly theme I have be wanting write a post focus on Budget Lolita...especially Off-brand.

Now it can be argued that off brand does not neccessarily mean budget...but most of the time one can make up a good portion of one's Lolita wardrobe and general wardrobe by diving into the world of off brand.
So what is offbrand in Lolita terms it means anything that is made or produced by any other company or brand that is not a Lolita Brand ( ie Angelic Pretty, Victorian Maiden, BTSSB, Innocent World et al)
Sometimes it will also add brands that are not Japanese (ie Candy Violet, Megan Maude, Blasphemina's Closet etc etc) but really that issue is a personal call and for me all brands geared to the Lolita are brand weather they are Japanese in origin or not.
So lets begin, shall we?

Most lolis first choice when looking into off brand is.... Forever 21!

The accessories alone are enough of a reason to go and stock up, and from time to time the come up with the most Loliable garments: cardigans, blouses, vest.

Off brand 1 by dizzylolibliss featuring Forever21

Next up HM

HM is an off brand brand that has made its way in to lolita legend when they release a truly Loliable dress

I would suggest scouting out your local HM for blouses and probable jsk options for your coords.

Off brand 2 by dizzylolibliss featuring Vivienne Westwood shoes

In a final note: for the beginner off brand can be a true hit or miss, to guarantee your off brand excursion produced good results make sure to get the basics of what makes garment lolita and take that info with you as you browse the shelfs and racks at your local boutiques and shops. Happy shopping.