But just a short one for now.
I finally realized my album I posted of favorite LG pics is still alive. I thought it was gone. You can see it here:
http://victoriah.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Tuesday: Serious Stuff
When a post is made on Tuesdays, it will be on serious issues regarding the LG, AB, IK (Inner Kid), AR (Age Regression), or AP (Age Play) Culture.
This week, we look at how people judge those of us who engage in these activities.
*Please note - There are some cases in which gender play and/or age play are sexual. For personal reason, I choose not to address these cases. The following editorial seeks only to defend non-sexually themed age and gender play.
One thing I find interesting is the multiplicity of groups that find the practice of age play and/or gender play to be upsetting. Put a man in one type of long black dress and send him to his job every day and we call him a Judge. Put him in another type of dress and a funny hat and we call him a Priest or a Bishop or a Cardinal. But let him wear another type of dress and he is branded as some kind of freak or pervert. Where is the logic behind that?
Age play is the same way. Wear diapers because you really can't control yourself and that is ok - but wear diapers because you want to, even though you can control yourself, and it means there's something wrong with you. Wear certain types of clothing because they make more sense going along with diapers when you are a toddler, but no wearing them when you are older than that - even if you still wear diapers for any reason.
And hearing this from me may surprise some - but the religious are oft-times the worst offenders. For a people who live and push a lifestyle that is not on par with those who are not religious, many don't seem to realize that when they point the finger at someone else, three point back at them. Why in the world would God concern himself with what kind of underwear I put on?
Think of the most innocent Human Being you can. Now, what came to mind? Either a baby or a little girl, right? So is it any big wonder that a person who loves innocence may as an alter ego choose to actually become that little girl?
Are there some cases in which Age Play may go too far? Sure. If a person becomes too immersed, they may not take care of their responsibilities. Everyone has responsibilities that should be met. In some cases we must take care of them ourselves, or we may pass some of them on to a willing and dependable partner. In some families Mom does the cooking and in some Dad really enjoys doing that. In some families Mom really likes doing the lawn care of fixing things around the house, or taking care of the car. Why should it always be that women do household chores and men do lawn work and car repair? The notion is ridiculous. In any case, as long as we meet our own responsibilities, what does it matter what we do in our own time among willing participants?
Everyone has their vices - their own way of relaxing and dealing with stress. Some like to do outdoor activities like hiking or cycling. Some like to go out to dinner or to a movie. Some just veg out at home and watch TV. Still others harm themselves by illegal drugs, over-indulgence in alcohol, or multiple sexual partners. Once in awhile, someone who is high-profile is found to be someone who likes to engage in AB or some such activity (Senator Vitter comes to mind), and people get all up in arms about it. But you can be an alcoholic (Senator Kennedy comes to mind here) and stay in office for decades.
What are your thoughts? Why do people get so uptight about these sub-cultures, but not about things that may actually cause harm?
This week, we look at how people judge those of us who engage in these activities.
*Please note - There are some cases in which gender play and/or age play are sexual. For personal reason, I choose not to address these cases. The following editorial seeks only to defend non-sexually themed age and gender play.
One thing I find interesting is the multiplicity of groups that find the practice of age play and/or gender play to be upsetting. Put a man in one type of long black dress and send him to his job every day and we call him a Judge. Put him in another type of dress and a funny hat and we call him a Priest or a Bishop or a Cardinal. But let him wear another type of dress and he is branded as some kind of freak or pervert. Where is the logic behind that?
Age play is the same way. Wear diapers because you really can't control yourself and that is ok - but wear diapers because you want to, even though you can control yourself, and it means there's something wrong with you. Wear certain types of clothing because they make more sense going along with diapers when you are a toddler, but no wearing them when you are older than that - even if you still wear diapers for any reason.
And hearing this from me may surprise some - but the religious are oft-times the worst offenders. For a people who live and push a lifestyle that is not on par with those who are not religious, many don't seem to realize that when they point the finger at someone else, three point back at them. Why in the world would God concern himself with what kind of underwear I put on?
Think of the most innocent Human Being you can. Now, what came to mind? Either a baby or a little girl, right? So is it any big wonder that a person who loves innocence may as an alter ego choose to actually become that little girl?
Are there some cases in which Age Play may go too far? Sure. If a person becomes too immersed, they may not take care of their responsibilities. Everyone has responsibilities that should be met. In some cases we must take care of them ourselves, or we may pass some of them on to a willing and dependable partner. In some families Mom does the cooking and in some Dad really enjoys doing that. In some families Mom really likes doing the lawn care of fixing things around the house, or taking care of the car. Why should it always be that women do household chores and men do lawn work and car repair? The notion is ridiculous. In any case, as long as we meet our own responsibilities, what does it matter what we do in our own time among willing participants?
Everyone has their vices - their own way of relaxing and dealing with stress. Some like to do outdoor activities like hiking or cycling. Some like to go out to dinner or to a movie. Some just veg out at home and watch TV. Still others harm themselves by illegal drugs, over-indulgence in alcohol, or multiple sexual partners. Once in awhile, someone who is high-profile is found to be someone who likes to engage in AB or some such activity (Senator Vitter comes to mind), and people get all up in arms about it. But you can be an alcoholic (Senator Kennedy comes to mind here) and stay in office for decades.
What are your thoughts? Why do people get so uptight about these sub-cultures, but not about things that may actually cause harm?
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday (May 30): Culture and Religion
In The spring in Japan, there is a holiday of importance to little girls. This is called "Hina-no-Sekku","Hina-Matsuri" (Doll's Festival) or "Momo-no-Sekku" (Peach blossom's Festival). At this time, mothers and daughters get out the Hina-Ningyo - Girls Day Dolls, and arrange them on a red cloth which may cover a structure with as many as seven steps. Here are a few links to sites that do a better job of explaining the festival than I could:
http://www.ginkoya.com/pages/girlsday.html
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/jshoaf/Jdolls/hina.htm
http://www.ginkoya.com/pages/girlsday.html
http://www.clas.ufl.edu/users/jshoaf/Jdolls/hina.htm
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Saturday (May 29, 2010): Fashion
I bet when you read that I was going to do two nights of updates in a row, you thought, "Yeah, right..." But, here I am! Ready to do my Saturday column on fashion!
So what is in for Summer 2010 for little girls? You might know I check stores like Justice regularly for new fashion trends. I have to tell you I am NOT impressed this season. It looked like we were on the edge of perhaps a trend into flashy sequined stuff.... you know... SPARKLE! .... but unfortunately now that does not seem to be the case. What was thrown out to me was boring old graphic Ts, Tie dye, printed leggings, and faded denim. bleh.
BUT! I waded through and I did pull out a few gems to share with you. First - while most tie dye stuff does not scream little girl in my opinion, this cute little skirt DOES:
It is called "Flowers By Zoe". You can find it offered for sale at Nordstroms: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3089033?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=bottoms:women:skirt&cm_ite=flowers_by_zoe_tie_dye_skirt_%28big_girls%29:284164&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=4BI4CU9kIzw-ttu36LpvPpRR4zt4Z44lSg And it goes up to an extra large size. I may have to get one for me ... when it isn't over $50.
Ok - but what if you are wearing that cute little skirt and you want to go play on the playground? Unless you are a LHCMPA (Look How Cute My Panties Are!) girl, you'll want to preserve your dignity (as my friend Catrina says). Well, that's where this new little idea comes in - called Francie Pants! (No - seriously.)
http://franciepants.com/
Slip these on over your panties, and you can do flips and cartwheels, swing as high as you want, and climb on the jungle gym to your heart's content, even in a dress or skirt. Plus, they are cute.
And - lastly tonight - I did not leave out accessories. Check out this cute Hello Kitty watch set from Nordstrom's:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3063078?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=jewelry:women:watch&cm_ite=hello_kitty%28r%29_watch_set:276911&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=4BI4CU9kIzw-lQ31y4Xc7KH7duMTFOZdiA
Five different bands to match your tie dye skirt or your Francie Pants.
Until next time!
So what is in for Summer 2010 for little girls? You might know I check stores like Justice regularly for new fashion trends. I have to tell you I am NOT impressed this season. It looked like we were on the edge of perhaps a trend into flashy sequined stuff.... you know... SPARKLE! .... but unfortunately now that does not seem to be the case. What was thrown out to me was boring old graphic Ts, Tie dye, printed leggings, and faded denim. bleh.
BUT! I waded through and I did pull out a few gems to share with you. First - while most tie dye stuff does not scream little girl in my opinion, this cute little skirt DOES:
It is called "Flowers By Zoe". You can find it offered for sale at Nordstroms: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3089033?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=bottoms:women:skirt&cm_ite=flowers_by_zoe_tie_dye_skirt_%28big_girls%29:284164&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=4BI4CU9kIzw-ttu36LpvPpRR4zt4Z44lSg And it goes up to an extra large size. I may have to get one for me ... when it isn't over $50.
Ok - but what if you are wearing that cute little skirt and you want to go play on the playground? Unless you are a LHCMPA (Look How Cute My Panties Are!) girl, you'll want to preserve your dignity (as my friend Catrina says). Well, that's where this new little idea comes in - called Francie Pants! (No - seriously.)
http://franciepants.com/
Slip these on over your panties, and you can do flips and cartwheels, swing as high as you want, and climb on the jungle gym to your heart's content, even in a dress or skirt. Plus, they are cute.
And - lastly tonight - I did not leave out accessories. Check out this cute Hello Kitty watch set from Nordstrom's:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3063078?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_pla=jewelry:women:watch&cm_ite=hello_kitty%28r%29_watch_set:276911&cm_ven=Linkshare&siteId=4BI4CU9kIzw-lQ31y4Xc7KH7duMTFOZdiA
Five different bands to match your tie dye skirt or your Francie Pants.
Until next time!
Friday, May 28, 2010
Friday: What if...?
What if you won a large sum of money, but you had to spend it on your LG self (what a tragedy! ;-) )? What kinds of things would you buy? I'd really love to see your comments on this and I think others would be as well, if you could just press the little comment button. You don't have to register or use a real name or anything! I don't want this to be just a blog where I speak and everyone else just listens (reads) - though there are many who will readily say that I do enjoy the sound of my own voice! ;-)
One thing I would so love to do, if the money was enough, is to build a certain room in a house. Have you ever seen The Haunting? I absolutely fell in love with the room that had the mirrors all the way around and a carousel. I want one!!
Here is a Youtube clip of a scene with that room: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFlurIYxTfw
And what of the rest of the house? I would want to decorate it in such a fashion as that it would be a refuge for myself and my friends. I would have bedrooms decorated in the following fashions: (Which one would you want to stay in? Comment!)
Perhaps a room recalling the carousel would be fun.
For the whole room: http://www.lunamurals.com/Carousel_Room_3.html
The ceiling -
A fairy themed nursery is a must - http://www.lunamurals.com/Fairy_Tree_Nursery.html
One room would just have to house this $3,000 hand painted round crib/cradle/rocking horse combo ... maybe it should go in the carousel bedroom?
http://www.cribscompany.com/littlemissliberty-carousel-rocking-horse-crib921rh.html
We simply MUST have this Cinderella Carriage crib!!!
But we won't forget the older girls who would never want to sleep in a baby's crib. There are Cinderella beds for them as well:
Or:
A room fit for a future prima donna ballerina:
Other furniture besides beds would have to fit in the theme:
One thing I always like at LG Camp is that many girls will put signs on their doors to let you know who is staying in what room. So we'd have to have some of these made up:
To get one NOW, go to: http://www.etsy.com/listing/22917743/personalized-hello-kitty-little-girls
If I ever had the sum of money to do it - I'd have a house like this. What would you want to do with it?
One thing I would so love to do, if the money was enough, is to build a certain room in a house. Have you ever seen The Haunting? I absolutely fell in love with the room that had the mirrors all the way around and a carousel. I want one!!
Here is a Youtube clip of a scene with that room: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFlurIYxTfw
And what of the rest of the house? I would want to decorate it in such a fashion as that it would be a refuge for myself and my friends. I would have bedrooms decorated in the following fashions: (Which one would you want to stay in? Comment!)
Perhaps a room recalling the carousel would be fun.
For the whole room: http://www.lunamurals.com/Carousel_Room_3.html
The ceiling -
A fairy themed nursery is a must - http://www.lunamurals.com/Fairy_Tree_Nursery.html
One room would just have to house this $3,000 hand painted round crib/cradle/rocking horse combo ... maybe it should go in the carousel bedroom?
http://www.cribscompany.com/littlemissliberty-carousel-rocking-horse-crib921rh.html
We simply MUST have this Cinderella Carriage crib!!!
But we won't forget the older girls who would never want to sleep in a baby's crib. There are Cinderella beds for them as well:
Or:
A room fit for a future prima donna ballerina:
Other furniture besides beds would have to fit in the theme:
One thing I always like at LG Camp is that many girls will put signs on their doors to let you know who is staying in what room. So we'd have to have some of these made up:
To get one NOW, go to: http://www.etsy.com/listing/22917743/personalized-hello-kitty-little-girls
If I ever had the sum of money to do it - I'd have a house like this. What would you want to do with it?
Sorry it has been awhile
So sorry not to have updated in awhile. I am ready tonight to post a brand new update which I think has lots of fun ideas to look at! Expect updates through the weekend as well, with the normal Saturday (Fashion) and Sunday (Cultures) columns. (The next article will be up before midnight US EDT)
Thank you very much for my first 1,000 hits! Hopefully Sparkle Blog will be as much or more loved as its predecessor webzine.
Oh - and don't forget to comment! We love comments!
Thank you very much for my first 1,000 hits! Hopefully Sparkle Blog will be as much or more loved as its predecessor webzine.
Oh - and don't forget to comment! We love comments!
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Saturday - Fashion Column
It is Saturday, and that means it is time for another fashion article. Tomorrow many of us will be treated, hopefully, to seeing lots of little girls in their pretty Easter dresses. Maybe some of you have a new Easter dress as well.
I found a few dresses I liked from designer Joan Calabrese. My credit card company does not like them, however. But if I had the cash, I would go for something like these:
Or, if those are too fussy, you could go with something simpler and more conservative:
Or:
Now, I love this, BUT I want to have one made for me with one small change - I want the overlay to be purple lace, and I would like there to be sleeves (any seamstresses out there reading?):
Speaking of sleeves, that is the one big problem I have with many little girl dresses today. What the heck happened to sleeves? I suppose the only thing you can do is break down and buy a matching bolero for each dress:
I found a few dresses I liked from designer Joan Calabrese. My credit card company does not like them, however. But if I had the cash, I would go for something like these:
Or, if those are too fussy, you could go with something simpler and more conservative:
Or:
Now, I love this, BUT I want to have one made for me with one small change - I want the overlay to be purple lace, and I would like there to be sleeves (any seamstresses out there reading?):
Speaking of sleeves, that is the one big problem I have with many little girl dresses today. What the heck happened to sleeves? I suppose the only thing you can do is break down and buy a matching bolero for each dress:
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