Create a Lolita Prompt Challenge

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Lolita prompt challenges have become increasingly popular in the last couple of years. The rise of social media like Instagram, that focus on photos rather than writing, made it easy to share outfits and detail shots, which are less involved than writing a whole post about your favourite brand etc. This week the Lolita Blog Carnival challenge was to create a prompt challenge like this, so here is my take on it!


I would call my prompt challenge ’12 Days of Frillmas’ and, as you probably have guessed, it would take place over the twelve days of Christmas, so from December 25th to January 5th inclusive.

As much as I enjoy prompt challenges that cover the whole month, I feel that the length and effort necessary put many people off, especially when you lead busy lives with 9-5 jobs plus commute. Something shorter and falling around a time that is traditionally either given or taken as days off would make it easier for more people to participate in. And no missing out on precious daylight if you live in the Northern Hemisphere.

So what would the prompts actually be?
Day 1 (December 25th) – Festive Family Dinner
Day 2 (December 26th) – Your Greatest Bargain
Day 3 (December 27th) – Cosy Day In
Day 4 (December 28th) – Another Winter Holiday
Day 5 (December 29th) – Five Gold Rings
Day 6 (December 30th) – Something You’ve not Worn This Year
Day 7 (December 31st) – Fireworks
Day 8 (January 1st) – Try Something New
Day 9 (January 2nd) – Back to Work
Day 10 (January 3rd) – Lucky Pack Season
Day 11 (January 4th) – Most Flattering Piece
Day 12 (January 5th) – Preparing for the Three Kings

The prompts are specific enough to make it a challenge, yet still vague enough that anyone could take part. I remember reading through some of the prompt challenges like Frilloween and while their creators did put effort to make them style inclusive, when you’re not into Gothic lolita, it is a bit too hard to come up with a coord centred around bats or skulls. I’m sure it’s possible, but when it’s one of thirty one outfits to think of on top of your day job and all other responsibilities, I don’t have enough energy to think outside the box to find something that fits. And my need for closure and completion wouldn’t allow me to do a prompt challenge where I purposefully skip the prompts I dislike.

Will I do this challenge myself? Not this year. I will be away from home from Christmas Day until around New Year, so I physically won’t be able to. If you fancy having a go at this, then by all means do – and tag me, so I could see what you came up with! I’m very interested in your takes on these different themes and how you will let your own style shine through them.

This post also doubles up as my Vlogmas video for today. In it I explain the reasoning behind these prompts a little bit, so do check it out – won’t eat much of your time, I promise!


Have you ever created a lolita prompt challenge? Participated in one? How did you find that experience? The other bloggers taking part in this week’s prompt have also done some of their own, make sure to read those too. Maybe you’ll find the one that fits your style and lifestyle like a glove?



8 comments:

  1. I love how creative your challenge are! I agree with you that the more vague the prompts are, the more place there is for creativities for all Lolita styles. ~ I'll certainly save it for the future! :3

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    1. There's definitely room for substyle-specific prompts and I'm all for showcasing creativity and breadth of individual substyles. But the more neutral the prompts, the more people can take part and the more fun it is for everyone. I hope. ^^

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  2. I haven't seen a xmas themed Lolita challenge, I think that's a neat idea! Definitely a fun challenge to help one get into the holiday spirit.

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    1. Yeah, me neither and I'm quite surprised by it. I would've thought that just like during Halloween, someone would've done something for December already.

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  3. This is such a cute idea! If I wasn't planning on spending my festive season devoid of all commitments (even blogging ones) I'd totally do this - maybe next year ^__^

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    1. Tell me about it, I cannot wait to do sweet fa all Christmas xD

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  4. I like your 12 Days of Frillmas :-)

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