Alice in Wonderland-themed Q-pot accessories

Some of you may have known for some time about Q-pot's Alice in Wonderland-themed accessories. I think Alice is a mori girl in her own right, with her insatiable curiosity and her army of offbeat acquaintances.

The Q-pot Spring/Summer 2010 range of Alice in Wonderland accessories centres on the Mad Hatter's tea party. Continuing Q-pot's fondness for accessories that reference all sorts of confectionery treats, the teacup, teapot and spoon are motifs that appear in the collection.

I am enamoured with the teacup ring on the left!

The necklaces in the first picture are strung with pendants shaped like teapots pouring tea.

Each of the major characters (not the Queen of Hearts though!) has a series of accessories dedicated to them. These Alice pendants make me wish my name was Alice too.

These rings and pendants pay homage to the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter.

The number 364 adorns the jewellery in the first picture. For those who need a refresher or just aren't that familiar with the story, the Mad Hatter's tea party celebrates the unbirthdays of all those present. Everybody has 364 unbirthdays a year--what better excuse for a celebration? The pocket watch on the right is a reference to the March Hare who is eternally convinced he's late.

Alice in Wonderland is one of my favourite children's tales, and I think it's whimsical and wonderful enough to be of interest to any mori girl.

Image source: Q-pot

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Featured Brand: Lepsim Lowrys Farm

Lepsim Lowrys Farm is an offshoot of popular Japanese streetwear brand Lowrys Farm. Their latest catalogue is moody and contemplative. While a bit darker than the cheery, quirky style that some mori girls sport, it is very autumnal and suited to the dark forest tones that most mori girls will feel an affinity for.

Ah, yet another appearance of the adorable toggle coat that has become increasingly popular in recent winters. These pictures make me feel like going on a woodland campout.

I love the lamps and the exploratory mood of the whole shoot.

 

Big scarves wound all the way around the neck like in the first picture are popular with mori girls. And the rustic atmosphere of the lodge in the countryside is quite inspiring.

Honestly, these clothes don't seem to be targeted particularly at mori girls. However, I think the photoshoot captures the richness of fall--the season that inspired mori girl style in the first place.

Image source: Lepsim Lowrys Farm

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Featured Brand: Par Avion

I'd like to apologise for my infrequent posts this month. I've been working quite hard and that has sadly caused me to neglect this blog. I promise I'll try to make time to update more regularly.

Choco's recent Mori Girl eMook featured the brand Par Avion (one of many Japanese brands with French names). The brand features lovely colour combinations, loose silhouettes and comfortable hemlines.

These looks are good examples of light layering suited to warmer climes.

 

Bolder looks which steer clear of the neutral tones that are currently popular amongst mori girls.

The skirt on the left is so adorable! It harks back to simpler times, and gives off a rustic, crafty vibe.

Will be posting more shortly!

Image source: Par Avion

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Featured Brand: Bulle de Savon

Bulle de Savon is a Japanese brand usually associated with natural kei. Its catalogue has a gentle, sunny feel that translates well to mori girl style. The French phrase 'bulle de savon' means 'soap bubble' in English, and I think the name encapsulates the playful yet laidback nature of mori girls. As with many of the brands featured on this site, loose A-line silhouettes are a dominating feature.

These pictures were taken from the Bulle de Savon catalogue. Such dreamy dresses and settings!

The first picture shows a simple way to layer a dress to achieve a softly textured look. The second picture features a cute toggle coat and the most adorable boots!

The first picture presents a silhouette that more mori girls may start to adopt in warmer weather. It's a way nice to achieve a loose silhouette and layered appearance without actually having to pile on that many layers, and also allows you to leave your legs bare if you have to.

I hope everyone is enjoying the festive season and is anticipating the New Year!

Image source: Bulle de Savon

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Featured Brand: Hana To Guitar

One of the recently published mori girl emooks featured clothing from the brand Hana To Guitar. The whimsical prints and innocent silhouettes make it a great place to get (or be inspired by) statement pieces to accompany basics and quieter layers.

The first dress is my favourite piece of the lot. The Scandinavian influence is strong here in the folkloric-looking prints and also appeals to mori girls' love of animal prints. The cartoon-printed dress in the second picture is just pure whimsy.

The layered dress is very sweet and something I imagine most mori girls would be able to wear with ease. As for the dungarees, they are absolutely adorable for those girls who tend towards a more childlike look.

Simpler and slightly more grown up pieces.

Image source: Hana To Guitar

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Featured Brand: toitoitoi!

Comfy, loose layers and whimsical prints charactertise toitoitoi!, a Japanese brand that has been featured in Spoon. While cute, the clothes have a laid back and unpretentious vibe that helps them avoid the descent into cutesiness.

Light dresses and tops in loose yet clean cuts.

Dresses with no waist are fast becoming the rule rather than the exception amongst mori girls.

 

The requisite mori-inspired photoshoot.

Layering helps these pastel shades to avoid looking too dainty.

Image source: toitoitoi!

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Cocue shoes

Japanese brand Cocue is a favourite of mori girls. Their candy-coloured shoes and fur-lined boots add a dash of colour to winter whites and greys.

 

These shoes would go great with patterned tights and textured stockings in winter.

The bejewelled shoes are really festive while my obsession with t-bar shoes continues.

 

Mori girls love their boots. The red pair manages to look rustic, practical and cheery all at the same time, while the brown pair is a good basic.

 

I just love the candy-cane cords tied around the first pair, while the second pair reminds me a bit of Princess Mononoke.

Happy holidays everyone!

Image source: Cocue

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