About Lolita

Lolita is a fashion subculture in Japan that is primarily influenced by Victorian children’s clothing as well as costumes from the Rococo period. Lolita has made this into a unique fashion by adding gothic and original design elements to the look. From this, Lolita fashion has evolved into several different sub styles and has created a devoted subculture in Japan. The Lolita look consists primarily of a knee length skirt or dress, headdress, blouse, petticoat, knee length socks or stockings and rocking horse or high heel/platform shoes. Teddy bears and dolls such as Dollfies are often carried to emphasize the childlike look.

The Lolita outfit consists of a lot of sections and shall be explained one by one -

Hair accessories : Clips, hair comb, hair bands, headdress(round/rectangle), mini victorian hats, old fashioned hats, mini dollhats, straw hats, mini crowns, tiara, berets, bonnets and ear muffs.

Jewellery and others : Traditional victorian lovely pieces, pearls, chokers, wrist cuffs and gloves.

Outer wear : Light jackets, heavy coats, capelets, boleros and cardigans.

Blouses : Feminine and traditional victorian is the key word to the overall look.

Cutsews : Knit/jersey material for the casual look.

Bags n parasols : Bags, purses, totes, should be pretty and elegant to suit the colour and theme of your outfit.

Skirts : Bellshaped, tiered, scalloped and slightly above the knee.

One piece : Puffed sleeves, cross ties, lace trim ,can be worn alone or with a blouse beneath.

Jumper skirts : Worn alone in hot weather or with a blouse beneath.

Waloli & Qiloli : Inspired by Japanese/chinese clothings.

Aprons : Suitable for a costumy feel for appropriate events.

Innerwear -
Bloomers: Loose shorts gathered at the bottom and worn under a skirt to protect modesty.
Pannier / Petticoat: A type of underskirt usually made of tulle worn to give volume to skirts.
Corsets and leggings.

Shoes : Flats, platforms, heeled maryjanes, rocking horse shoes and cute sandals (summer).

Fashion Show

Our first Lolita themed fashion show, held at Ngee Ann Polytechnic during the SOY 2009.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsgpRnwv0p4

Haru 4th Annivarsary

Dear customers,

Haru is most pleased to announce its 4th Annivarsary on Nov 1~! Haru will be having some actitivies and promotions coming up in celebration of the event.

- 31st Oct 2009 (Sat)
Launch of the New Haru website ^_^
(12.00pm - 2.00pm)Road Show along Orchard Road, do wave to us if u pass by us~
(2.30pm - 3.00pm) Get to know and mingle with "Haru Stars"
(2.30pm - 3.00pm) Picture taking n free flow of sparkling wine.
(1.00pm - 9.30pm) Storewide 10% - 70%
(1.00pm - 9.30pm) Free Gifts with every $50 purchase.
(1.00pm - 9.30pm) Sure win lucky dip with every $30 purchase.
(1.00pm - 9.30pm) Hourly Specials at 2pm,3pm,4pm,5pm,6pm,7pm & 8pm.
(1.00pm - 9.30pm) Mailing list updating campaign (Get all the perks and info).

- 1st Nov 2009 (Sun)
(1.00pm - 9.30pm) Storewide 10% - 70%
(1.00pm - 9.30pm) Free Gifts with every $50 purchase.
(1.00pm - 9.30pm) Sure win lucky dip with every $30 purchase.
(1.00pm - 9.30pm) Hourly Specials at 2pm,3pm,4pm,5pm,6pm,7pm & 8pm.
(1.00pm - 9.30pm) Mailing list updating campaign (Get all the perks and info).

High Tea Session

Dear Lolitas,

We are most pleased to hold a High Tea at the following where all Lolita fashion lovers get to mingle and know one another more.
May it be Sweet Lolita, EGL, Country Lolita, etc etc....
Come dressed to your best and lets enjoy ~

Venue : ION Shopping Mall #02 - 21
Cafe : TWG Tea
Date : 8th Nov 2009
Time : 3:00 till 6:00
Choice of menue : CHIC ($25+++)/ CELEBRATION($29+++)

CHIC -
1) TWG Tea from their extensive tea list.
2) A selection of 3 fine finger sandwiches from the list below
Foie gras
Chicken with Comptior des Indes Tea infused creme fraiche
Smoke salmon with Mascarpone and chives
Green asparagus and whipped cream sprinkled with chives
Cucumber with cream cheese infused with Earl Grey Fortune Tea
Roma tomatoes and Moroccan Mint tea infused sauce
3) A choice of 2 homemade scones or muffins served with TWG Tea jelly and whipped cream or 1 pattisserie from the trolley.

Celebration -
1) TWG Tea from their extensive tea list.
2) A selection of 3 fine finger sandwiches from the list below
Foie gras
Chicken with Comptior des Indes Tea infused creme fraiche
Smoke salmon with Mascarpone and chives
Green asparagus and whipped cream sprinkled with chives
Cucumber with cream cheese infused with Earl Grey Fortune Tea
Roma tomatoes and Moroccan Mint tea infused sauce
3) A choice of 2 homemade scones or muffins served with TWG Tea jelly and whipped cream or 1 pattisserie from the trolley.
4) A choice of 3 macarons

Prices are not inclusive of service charges or goods & services tax.
One teapot per person.

Pls RSVP at Haru latest by 5th Nov 2009

Workshop 2 - Sweet Lolita

Dear all,

Haru will be holding workshops opened to the public every now and then. The main subject of the workshops is for everyone to share their own experiences/tips and gain more knowledge from the theme of the workshop. All guest will be required to dress to their best and bring along ur camera (if u have), so that we will all look good in the photos.

Menu for High Tea :
1 Savories + 1 Sweet

Savories :
Prime Rib Yorkshire Roll Up
Bruschetta topped with Roasted Chicken with Tomato Salsa Sauce
Sautéed Cream of Mushroom with Garlic Bread
Honey Baked Ham on Cantaloupe
Ham Cheese Toast

Sweets :
Homemade Scones with Devonshire Cream
English Trifle
Strawberries ala Chocolat
Brownie with Haagen Dazs Ice Cream
Sweets of the Day – Please check with your friendly Server

- Finest Italian coffee / Assorted Tea/ Soft drinks/ Juices

Theme of workshop : Sweet Lolita
Date of workshop : 27th Sep 2009 (Sun)
Due date for payment : 25th Sep 2009
Time of workshop : 2.30pm to 5.00pm
Fee : $12+++ ($15)
Dress Code : Sweet Lolita from Bodyline
Payment at Haru

Rundown for the workshop :
2.30pm - Guests arrival and registration
2.40pm - Welcome speech and commencement of workshop
3.20pm - Mini fashion parade + Model's outfit explanation
3.30pm - Commencement of high tea
4.30pm - Photo taking session
5.00pm - End and bid farewell

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