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Wishlist

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Everyone seems to have a wishlist on their blog.   I love looking at them, and well, I do have a few wishes myself.  My wishlist is quickly diminishing because the style I like is becoming more and more focussed.  I used to want all the pretty things – now I just like a few things that suit my style.  Let’s get this show on the road!
Click on the pictures to go to the websites!
The number one thing that I want, the thing I’m pining for daily, is this cream coloured jacket from Mary Magdalene.
Sometimes I check their website to see if they’ve re-released it, but never!  They so rarely release anything.  It never comes up on the sales community either.  I guess I could post a Want To Buy!  VM did a similar jacket but it’s just not good enough!!
Next is a dress I tried on when I went to the Victorian Maiden Press Room in 2010, the Dorothy Doll Dress.
I like this burgundy colour.  It has little frill sleeves and a collar part with detachable bow.  The ruffles are full and glorious.  Looks lovely with or without a blouse underneath.
This dress is also sold out.  I have high hopes of them doing a re-release sometime in the future, because this was originally a Beth dress back in like 2008.
Next – a replica of a Victorian Maiden dress by Surface Spell – available through Qutieland.  The reason why I haven’t bought this one is that I don’t know what colour would suit me.  It’s available in heaps of colours!
I like the silhouette of this – it’s not too puffy and you could wear it for a vintage look.
This coat from Melche Shutilforc – a brand that I discovered for the first time a few weeks ago.  I really like all of their stuff, but this coat looks really nice and warm.
It’s got lovely embroidery and a detachable fluffy collar.  And pockets!  I need pockets.
Also really like this skirt from Melche Shutilforc.  I really like that brand now!
It’s really pretty and tasteful, falls nicely and isn’t too fussy.  
That’s all actually.  No other wants!  I expect this post will be added to periodically.
If anyone has any of these things they’d like to sell me, my feedback is here!

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Stock photo found!!

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A bit less than a year ago I bought a Victorian Maiden skirt off the sales community.  I couldn’t find a stock photo of it anywhere and neither could the seller.  I just found one – in the weirdest place!

I found it on Gothicplus.com – it’s apparently selling this skirt.  Except, when I read the description, it seems they’re selling a cheap Chinese-made replica.  It says that it comes with corset lacing at the back – which mine doesn’t have.  I guess the makers only saw this one stock photo of the front of the skirt.  Who knows if it has corset lacing?  It’s called a “Black and White Retro Lolita Dress”.
Weird.  You can tell it’s the true VM stock photo because a) it’s my VM skirt, b) it’s a VM blouse, and c) the backdrop is the same they always use.
So if you’re planning to buy from Gothic Plus, I’d stay away from the clothes as all the photos are real brand stock photos, and they clearly have no idea what the back of the dress looks like.  The shoes they sell look like they’re legit as they say what brand they are.  I like some of the Demonia steampunk boots!

I love this skirt.  It’s totally wearable without a petticoat for a more casual look and it’s still beautiful.  It’s just the right length.  This is probably my most-worn piece of brand, and I haven’t had it that long!

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Last VM dress co-ord (possibly)

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My dress has finally been delivered to my house.  Even though I’m still in Sweden, I’m happy that it’s there waiting for me.  So to celebrate I made one final coordinate on Polyvore.
VM British Check Jumperskirt co-ord 5
My mum opened the package for me to check that it was the right dress, and commented that it would look nice with a pink skivvy underneath!  Well this isn’t a pink skivvy but it’s pink and cute.  I love that jacket, it reminds me of Vivienne Westwood.  Those shoes are Irregular Choice too, and we know how much I like them!  
(I like them so much, I bought a pair.)
Tonight we’re having a farewell party for me… oh no!  I hope I don’t cry!
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I bought a dress!

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Victorian Maiden has a new series of dress released today – the British Check series.  There’s a one piece, a jumperskirt, and a skirt.  I really like all the pieces!  They all come in red, grey, or yellow tartan. I bought the jumperskirt in grey!
The OP is very demure with a nice long skirt.  I’m not that fond of this colourway because it looks so much like Christmas.
I adored this dress as soon as I saw it months ago.  It seems like I’m fond of underbust jumperskirts!  This will be my second.
I really like the skirt, but it seems to me like the hemlines are creeping upwards ever so slowly!  It’s still beautiful.
I bought the grey jumperskirt through Gosurori Order today.  They’ve been aware of my intentions to buy the dress for weeks now, because it was sold out in reserve when I first contacted them.  We’ve been working together checking the site for updates and finally the dress was released!  And we POUNCED.
I’ve ordered through Gosurori Order before – that’s how I got my VM Adele Bustier dress.  It’s a good fast service, and apparently they’re good at avoiding customs fees (in Australia that’s not a problem).
Because I’ve been so excited about this dress for so long, I’ve even started thinking up ways to wear it.  I went on Polyvore and had a play around with coordinates, using pictures of clothes I already have.  These are two I came up with:
VM Dress Co-Ord 2

(I don’t actually have that jacket, but I’m sure I could find something similar)
and
VM dress Co-ord 1
(I have a similar jacket that would work well, but not quite the same.  Mine has little red spots!)
I’m sure I’ll think of lots of other interesting ways to wear this dress.  It’s being sent to my house in Australia, so it’ll be there when I get home in 2 weeks exactly!  That’s another thing to welcome me home.  I really don’t want to go home!  My new life here is wonderful!