Young Lolita loves to play dress-up, and she’s particularly fond of decorating herself with flowers. What a shame that a freshly-plucked rose quickly wilts; a plastic one reeks of tackiness; a glass pin shatters during playtime. She can’t afford gold or gems with her scanty allowance. What’s a girl to do?

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Let us not forget Lolita’s Gothic side. Leather is an unexpected yet stylish material for a flower ornament, and it appeals to her darker inclinations…

Flower brooch: leather store in NY Fashion District, $15
Choker: made from black rosebud trim, Daytona Trimmings in NY Fashion District, $12.99/yard
Ribbed top: vintage, from Beacon’s Closet
Eye patch: Rite-Aid or any drug store, $2.75
Stuffed bear: Vintage IKEA (is there such a thing?)