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the rong [sic] age”. * And similarly, “Ashy” believes “it brings back the
etiquette and innocent romanticism that has been lost in the present. I love
that fact of it”. †
Gothic Lolita Kath Bridges waxes lyrical:
Since I was small I have always been intrigued by the notion that just beyond our
reach lie magical kingdoms filled with wonders and we can get there if only we
know how to turn the key. The attraction of Lolita… (for me) is that I love the way
sweetness and innocence are fused with a lush dark beauty, influenced by past
times and this is all recreated in a modern world and lifestyle.
Whereas fellow Aucklander “Mental Tart” plainly states, “Sometimes I just
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want to feel like a beautiful princess. Or at least dress up like one!”.
* Ibid.
While some Lolita fashions are visually more regal than others, it is
clear that on the whole the wearing of these dresses generally makes
Gothloli feel princess-like. Moreover, in returning to the new feminist aspect
of the movement, the Gothloli re-establishes her right to be a feminine, girly
little princess but also a woman playing at being a princess-like little girl.
† Personal communication between “Angelic Lolita” and “Ashy” (Auckland, New Zealand) on
MySpace, www.myspace.com/botticelliangel_nz, 17 January, 2010.
‡ Personal communication between “Angelic Lolita” and “Kitty Bridges” (Auckland, New Zealand)
on MySpace, www.myspace.com/botticelliangel_nz, 18 January, 2010.
§ Personal communication between “Angelic Lolita” and “Mental Tart” (Auckland, New Zealand)
on MySpace, www.myspace.com/botticelliangel_nz, 17 January, 2010.
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