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A guide for Baby Frills

On X I sometimes joke about me telling lies to Lolita fashion novices. For instance, I once posted about how I was going to start claiming that a Blythe doll, that looks a lot like Misako Aoki, is actually Misako Aoki. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out to be a banger post. This get me thinking however on what I could do to actually help novices or "Baby Frills" (maybe this term will stick) navigate the wonderful world of Lolita fashion novices. This guide will be filled with supposed knowledge that I have accumulated over the years. Flowery Mademoiselle II by Macoto Takahashi (2016) Vocabulary guide As in every subculture it is important to accustom yourself with its vocabulary. Lolitas don't use these terms as cant to keep outsiders away, but because most of these words come directly from Japanese. If you come across words that aren't in this list, feel free to ask me by posting a comment or by using the contact form on your left. Style guide When you start weari...

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