Tops - Cardigans - And Pastels Oh My!

                

Pastels are great for Fairy - Kei. But it's hard to find the clothing you like that are pastel and can pass for Fairy - Kei. And you don't necessarily have to be right on target with the whole "Fairy - Kei style", as long as you're having fun then it doesn't matter what others think. You could even create your own unique style.

Some good places to search is Walmart - Ebay - Thrift Shops - Etsy - And so much more... 

Walmart has some good tops, and even some nice pastel shorts. My last visit I got a mustache tank for only $3.88. The colors are a bit lighter in person and will get even lighter after a month or so of washes.

 

 Ebay always has some exciting things. I found a light blue cardigan for $3.99 and it looks new. Just add a bow and sew on come lace for decoration and it would look so pretty.

And again at another Thrift Shop close to home I found a few pastel shirts. Pink - Pink and white striped - and a Lavender. Two of them new with tags. Spent a total of $11. Which I think is a good find.

You're not always going to find things. But if you are patient then you can find some pretty good things! Good luck with the hunt. (:

DIY Fairy - Kei Accessories

So many people just buy their accessories, but what they don't think about is that it is way cheaper to just make your own, it's easy and you get to pick the final product. Plus you get to make more than what you would have gotten from someone who made it for you.

To start off you have to think about what you want because there is so many options.

Hair clips, hair bows, bracelets, necklaces, ets. All up to you. 

Personally I would probably not make hair bows unless I use lace instead of fabric, only because I'm not great with the sewing machine. But if you are, more props to you.

These are only opinions and only some of the things you can do on your own!

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1. Hair clips / Bows / etc :
There are so many people who can help. The best way I learn is youtube.

 

I would say the best tutorial I have seen so far is by smarmyclothes. 

Her bows are beautiful and she walks you through every step. Link HERE.

 

 And lets just say you want a different style. How about LadySasa1000.

She is a bit all over the place but why listen to boring people? Link HERE.

 Need clips now? How about Etsy!

They have wonderful selections from many different sellers.

 

Etsy user :delishbeads

Etsy user :delishbeads

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2. Bracelets / Necklaces / etc : 

Chains, lace, elastic. Etsy also has it all.

Popular chains include plastic and silver.

Plastic chains come in many different colors and thicknesses.

Etsy user : delishbeads

Don't forget the connectors!

Or you can just make the chain around big enough to slide on / off your wrist or around your head.

And for the decorations you can weave thin lace between the chains or leave them as they are.

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For little touches you can add cabochons, charms, or beads. Anything YOU want.

Etsy user : delishbeads

Etsy user : delishbeads

Etsy user : MiniatureSweet

Goodwill Goodies

☆Oh Goodwill... 

What have you done to me. I searched One place about 4 miles from home and came up with a white top and plaid skirt. Luckily it was a good find all within one hour.

Excuse the mess..

I am 70% positive that the skirt did come from a Dorothy costume.. But all the ones I've looked for all had straps and different formats.

The skirt was also on sale. The purple tags were 50% off. A good grab for $2.50 I would say.