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Day 14: Do you like to coordinate the colors in your outfits to match the seasons? What colors do you think are most appropriate for each season, and why, if you'd like to explain? I used to try and incorporate seasonal colors, but now I just wear what makes me happy. I used to be one of those super coordinated people who was all about planning my outfits in advance and putting meaning into every bit of it. Nowadays I just get up for classes, and I'm usually so tired that all I can think about is 1) what piece makes me happy today, 2) is it practical for what I'm doing today, and 3) is it comfy. If it doesn't fit in those three categories, then I'm not gonna wear it. And if it does, color or "seasonal appropriate-ness" doesn't matter to me. Obviously, seasonal colors are a thing for some people, and that's perfectly fine with me. But personally, I don't buy into different colors and patterns being only appropriate for some seasons. For inst...

Day 13: What films, if any, inspire your Mori look and life? I'm not a big fan of movies in general, so I don't know of many mori-esque movies. However, there are a few films that inspire me. 1) Miss Potter I absolutely adore this movie. I almost didn't watch it because I thought it looked boring, but it turned out to be an absolutely charming portrait of the amazing life of Beatrix Potter, who was herself very mori. It's filmed in the countryside where Miss Potter made her home, and has some amazing scenery, along with the beautiful visuals of her art. 2) Sense and Sensibility (the 1995 version) I'm not a huge fan of Austin's novels, nor the movie adaptations of them, but Sense and Sensibility is one exception to this. I find the characters in the movie adaptation to be extra charming, funny, and lovable. The story is sweet and the visuals are breathtaking. The English countryside is gorgeous, and to boot, their outfits are stunning. (I especially...

A few more outfits for you all again! I'm trying to get them together quickly so that they're less massive posts. But anyways, have some summer outfits! I hope you enjoy! I was feeling a bit fae today, so I decided to wear my Tolkien dragon necklace. #morikei #morigirl #森ガール #faefashion A post shared by Kathryn Elaine (@forestsandtea) on Jul 6, 2017 at 1:50pm PDT Some naysayers might say that it is too hot right now to wear a light sweater. And they would probably be right. But I'm gonna do it anyways. #summermoriprobs #morikei #morigirl #森ガール A post shared by Kathryn Elaine (@forestsandtea) on Jun 24, 2017 at 2:51pm PDT New favorite summer dress. It works well all by itself, so I don't sweat to death. 👍 A post shared by Kathryn Elaine (@forestsandtea) on Jun 17, 2017 at 2:50pm PDT This lovely thrift find is my new favorite summer Mori dress. I had to alter it to fit me, but it was totally worth it. I love the l...

Day 12: Name 5 Mori style hobbies! I already mentioned a few mori hobbies for this challenge already, but I'll go ahead and try to mention a few more. 1) Photography 2) Sewing or Embroidery 3) Mushroom Hunting 4) Exploring small shops (antique shops, book stores, cafes, etc.) 5) Reading

Day 11: Name 5 of your favorite Mori style songs or musicians, even if they're not explicitly "Mori". 1) My all-time favorite mori musicians are Popoyans. Their music is just so soft, and magical. It never gets old. I recommend either of their two albums. (This song is entitled Hoshininaritai.) 2) Another one of my favorite mori musicians is Ichiko Aoba. Her sound is so relaxing and almost ethereal. My favorite of her songs is Hikari no Furusato. 3) One of my favorite mori-esque songs is Honey Jars by Bryan John Appleby. I have never heard any of his other music, and the song's lyrics are a bit sad, but musically it's wonderful. I just can't ever seem to hear it enough, and it never fails to relax me. 4) Another one of my favorite musicians is Jean Ritchie. Her music isn't strictly mori, but she is a folk musician who sings very mori like music. I absolutely love her album Mountain Hearth and Home,  and I'd recommend listeni...

Day 10: What are your favorite books? Do you think they are Mori or not? I'm an avid reader, so I have a lot of favorite books and book series. For the sake of time, I'll just talk about three here. 1) The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien This series is somewhat mori-esque, as it focuses on a lot of natural themes. But I really just like it for the extensive world building, adventure, and the fantasy elements. The fact that some of its themes are mori is kind of just a nice side element. 2) Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier This book isn't very mori at all. It's a bit of thriller/mystery novel, and the only thing mori about it would probably be a few scenes where they describe the local foliage. All the same, it's an amazing book, and one of my all time favorites. 3) The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis This series is definitely mori-esque. The themes are very nature focused, quaint, and homey. The fantasy elements are great too, an...

Day 9: List 10 words that remind you of Mori or inspire your Mori life. 1) Forests 2) Cozy 3) Lace 4) Deer 5) Wanderer 6) Tea 7) Confidence 8) Soft 9) Sweaters 10) Home

Today I have another instagram spotlight for you my deers! The accounts I want to mention today are fenyomag, nightinrosette, and rairai_ws. The largest account I want to highlight today is fenyomag. She is a lovely illustrator and designer, and her feed is filled with lovely nature images. Her illustrations are also so lovely, and feel super cozy. Her account is one of my all time favorites!   Today is such an awesome day! 👊🍃 Lots of calls📞done, work related things done✏, preparing letter swaps for lovely souls and planning to make Dandelion 'honey'🍯 in the weekend. #vscocam#vscogallery#getthingsdone#work#create#nature#anemonenemorosa#woodlandanemone#instadaily#tags#sweden#swedishspring#springflowers#springmagic#natureforsoul#planning#simplethings#seekthesimplicity#green#life A post shared by ↟ Bogi ↟ Illustrator| Desinger (@fenyomag) on May 5, 2017 at 5:28am PDT It looks like it's already summer! I am sorry for not being so active lately, wo...

Day 8: What is your favorite type of plant life? Whether it be tree, bush, flower, fruit or vegetable, why is it so special to you? I have two favorite types of plants, although I love all natural things. My first favorite plant is daisies. I love them because in my childhood they were everywhere at my house. My mom planted a ton of them in our flower beds, and the sight of them always make me nostalgic. Also, one of my favorite movies as a child was Alice and Wonderland, the Disney version, and the scene where Alice lied down in the daisies was always my favorite. My other favorite plant is lavender. I love it because it's my favorite color and it has a lovely smell. These two flowers have been my favorite since I was very young, and I think they'll probably always be my favorite. They have a special place in my heart.

Day 7: Are you also into Lolita? I find a lot of Mori Girls do Lolita as well! Whether you are or aren't a Lolita, why do you think this is? I'm not into lolita at the moment, but I used to really like it. I used to be more into the overly cute aesthetic, which fit lolita very well. I even bought two dresses, thinking I wanted to become a lolita. Nowadays it doesn't really appeal to me because my tastes have changed. In addition, I found that I didn't really like the community. Even though there are some really nice lolitas out there, there's just too much negativity and drama for me. Also, lolita just costs too much money for me to afford, and it doesn't really work as a daily fashion for me personally. I couldn't justify paying for expensive dresses that I'd probably only wear twice a year. I think other mori folk also wear lolita because of some of the similarities in aesthetic. Variations of lolita, like classic, can have natural colors and lace ...

Day 6: What sort of things, outside of fashion, do you consider to be a part of a Mori lifestyle? I've made two posts over the years about mori lifestyle. In the beginning, I truly believed that there was a mori lifestyle, and I was one of those people that thought you had to live the lifestyle to truly be Mori. Granted, my ideas on the lifestyle were pretty minimal (meaning I didn't have many requirements), but the older I've grown, and the longer I've been in the community, the more I've come to believe there isn't really a mori lifestyle. That being said, I do think there are some hobbies that go along well with the aesthetic and the style. So I'll mention some of those. Hiking or nature walks: Mori folk usually love nature and natural things, so I've found most enjoy either hiking or just taking walks outside and enjoying the natural scenery. Flower picking: Similar to nature walks, a lot of mori folk seem to enjoy picking flowers, eithe...

Day 5: Name 5 things you dislike about Mori. 1) The negativity that surrounds the fur debate. It's ridiculous how passionate people used to get about this on both sides of the equation, and how nasty they would be to those who didn't agree with them a hundred percent. It's cooled down in recent years, but I saw so many people that were deeply hurt by other Mori folk over this debate. 2) This one is hard to define, but those people who will call themselves Mori but are definitely not. And by this, I don't mean people who feel they can't wear the style but still want to be a part of the community. Those people are cool. They know what Mori is, and they've done their research so they can contribute to the community even if they don't wear it personally. I mean the people who tag unrelated content as Mori Kei and don't ever engage in the aesthetic or fashion. Like, you're not Mori, and you obviously don't know anything about it or you wouldn...

I get a lot of requests for advice and information on different Mori Kei topics, and I love that. I enjoy helping out other Mori folk whenever I can! However, there are a few Mori topics that I choose not to talk about. Some are good topics that I just don't feel like I can contribute to, and others are negative topics I refuse to feed into. So I want to put all in one place Mori things I have no plans on talking about, just so I can address them for those who have been asking. 1) Mori Boy fashion. I am a girl, and I wear girly fashion, so I have absolutely no experience in this area. So for me to talk about this, I would literally just be pulling the information out of nowhere. I know there are not many resources for Mori Boys out there, and I don't know of any that I can share. The only advice I can give is the same I give all types of Mori folk. Look up pictures of outfits (pinterest is a great resource ), study how the coordinates work for yourself, look for clothes at ...

Day 4: Name 5 things you love about Mori. 1) The cozy feeling I get whenever I put on an outfit. It feels like coming home. 2) The emphasis on nature. From fabrics, to silhouette, to aesthetic. I just love how nature is so ingrained in the style. 3) The fact that I can wear yards and yards of lace, and that's okay. Like, nobody questions it, because it's just how Mori Kei is. 4) The versatility of the style. There are coordinates I've worn that are so over-the-top that I felt like a literal forest fairy who just jumped out of a fairy tale, and then there are practical coordinates that I've worn hiking or working. And both of these coordinates, and anything in between, are still considered Mori Kei. 5) The community. It's grown smaller and smaller over the years, and many people have come and gone, but I've met some truly amazing people through Mori Kei, and I'm so very grateful for it. Know that any of you, from those I've had ext...