There are a lot of staple colors you will see when you initially look for Lolita fashion. These colors are very much saturated into the sub-culture to the point that you rarely ever see colors outside of it.
Occasionally though, there are coordinates that display these oddball colors. Throughout the time of doing Frills Friday on this blog, I have seen a bunch of alternative colors pop up!
Yellows and Oranges
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I personally do not wear orange or yellow in general because of my skin tone - olive skin paired with these colors make me look sickly, at least in my opinion. I have seen others coordinate these colors beautifully. I think these colors are not popular in general, and that is why you do not see them as often in coordinates.
Dark or Olive Greens
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From left to right: Mary Magdalene Agatto OP (2009) // Metamorphose Temps de Fille Swan Chandelier Shirring JSK (2009) // Alice and the Pirates Jizelia Coat (2010) // Juliette et Justine Princesse Dans Forêt Robe // Fan Plus Friend Classic OP // Juliette et Justine Belle Pierreries JSK (2004)
I actually own two green pieces of my own; I really find green to be one of those not loved enough colors. It really has such a statement on its own, and especially the darker tones, just looks beautiful on anyone.
Dark or Royal Purples
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From left to right: Innocent World Carriage Wagon JSK (2012) // Juliette et Justine La Rose D'aristocrate (2008) // Mary Magdalene Lace Frill Up Skirt (2008) // Moi-même-Moitié (2000)
Royal purple and plum colors are scarce in the Lolita scene from brands, but this dark tone is stunning against a bright color contrast. I have only seen a dark purple Lolita dress go up on the sales community once, although I am sure it has gone up a couple more times than that, it sure is hard to find.
What is a Lolita Blog Carnival, and How Can I Be Involved?
It is essentially a circle of Lolita bloggers coming together to write about a similar topic to help them come up with cute post ideas, share each other's opinions and ideas, and share each other's work. To be involved, you must be an active, seasoned Lolita blogger - you can read more about the requirements in the group info at the Facebook group. Be sure to follow all the requirements to submit an application, and you can request to join. The moderators of the group include Caro from FYeahLolita, Victoria from Parfait Doll, and myself. Feel free to contact any of us about how to get involved, or with your application.