July Style Theme - Stars!

Yes, yes, I know-- stars? In July? On an American Lolita blog?

But I couldn't resist! The warm months of summer are so perfect for stars in so many ways, it seemed natural to choose stars for this month's theme. Don't worry, I promise I'll keep the red-white-and-blue to an absolute minimum.

1. Wear a Star Print

Just like Strawberry June, prints featuring stars are the most obvious way to bring them into your Lolita life! And there are a lot of star prints out there.

While there's a special place in my heart for AP's Dream Sky, I have to say that my favorite print overall is Baby's Stardust Fantasia. I mean, look at it. Kittens. In top hats. With wagons full of stars. It's damn adorable. The Jumperskirt I even has a detachable, star-shaped brooch that I'd probably prefer to wear as a headpiece.

2. Go Star-Gazing

Whether you're visiting an observatory or having a late-night picnic to see the sky first-hand, having a more casual meetup centered around star-gazing would be a fun way to relax and bond with your fellow Lolitas. Or, if you're a lone Lolita, you can do it by yourself. A cute activity could be coming up with your own Lolita constellations! Just be sure to find a place far enough away from city lights that you can actually see the stars!

3. Bring Star-Shaped Treats to a Meetup

This is one of the easier ways to bring stars into your Lolita day this month. Summer is a popular time for meetups, and if you can bring a dish, then even better! Star-shaped cookie cutters are common enough to find, so you can not only make cookies, but cheese and fruit platters, too! Even sandwiches can be cut into stars, if you're gentle enough on the bread.

4. Accessorize with Stars

I know, it's like I nearly copied this list from June, but these are really easy, versatile ways to bring a theme into what you do! And stars are just as easy to find in Lolita as strawberries. Whether you want to round out a bold print or bring something different into a collection of solid pieces, a few pieces of well-placed, star-themed accessories are everything you need.