Thank you all for your patience as you await our latest updates. Unfortunately, due to circumstances beyond our control, we have decided to pause all event operations for the foreseeable future. We know this comes as a disappointment to many of you, and we are sorry we don't have better news to announce.

At this time, we are uncertain when we will return to action. In the meantime, we appreciate your support and understanding.

Nif

Hello and happy new year from the staff at PPC!

We would like to take a moment and give an update on Royal Vegas Retreat.

We regret to announce there will not be a Royal Vegas Retreat this year due to the ongoing pandemic. We look forward to bringing the event back in the future when it is safe for all J-Fashion enthusiasts to join us.

Hey folks! Just another quick update from us. It was incredible meeting you all at Paradiso!

For those of you who couldn't be there, we want to make sure that you know we are looking for a Head of Marketing and PR! You can find out more on our official job description page or apply via our Google form July 31st, after which we will reach out to applicants with next steps.

Thank you again for your interest, thoughtful feedback, and support. We've got a few more updates planned in the coming weeks, so please stay tuned!

Hey everyone!

Wow, it’s been over 6 months since we saw you all at Royal Vegas Retreat. We can’t believe how many pictures from that weekend we still see on social media! It means so much to us that our event has a place in your hearts and minds, and we can’t wait for the next one.

We’re breaking our social media hiatus to let you know that we’ll be at Paradiso! We’ll be selling merchandise and recruiting for our new staff roles at the Paradiso Day One event. Please stop by our table! If you’re interested in getting involved with Pretty Princess Club, including having a hand in long-term planning and decision-making, especially if you have a passion for marketing, public relations, or social media, we want to talk to you.

Hey all!

We’ve finally made it home, unpacked, and gotten a full night’s sleep, and it’s time to say: thank you all for your support and for attending RVR 2021!

Special thanks go out once again to our staff, volunteers, special guests, vendors, models, sponsors, panelists, and paid email list subscribers. Without your support, hard work, and enthusiasm, our event could not have succeeded. Thank you for all that you do for Pretty Princess Club!

Hello everyone! This week is our last #RoyalVegasRetreat2021 vendor spotlight and will be all about BB and B, a shop that creates premium clay confectionery, fake sweets, and handmade jewelry! BB and B is also a sponsor for the event and, if you’re a VIP, you will receive an exclusive colourway their biscuit charm in your goody bag! Read on to see what this brand is all about!

What is the most popular item that you sell? The most popular item we sell varies from year to year since it's spread fairly evenly across all of our products. For one year or season, it may be the pastels, in another year or season, it's all about the dark sweets.

Hello everyone! This week's #RoyalVegasRetreat2021 vendor spotlight is on Korean Lolita brand LIEF! Read on to learn more about this brand.

What is the story behind your store and brand logo? My uncle lives in the Netherlands. We have been meeting since I was 20. I learned some Dutch from him. I started as an illustrator in 2007 and decided my nickname as LIEF since then. "LIEF" means "Cute and Lovely" in Dutch

Hey folks! This week’s newsletter shines a spotlight on our sponsor Lucy and Odie, a new alternative fashion retailer! Read on to learn more about this brand.

Hey folks! This week's newsletter shines a spotlight on Flores Astorum, a global J-fashion retailer that we're proud to have as a remote vendor at #RoyalVegasRetreat2021! Read on to learn more about this brand.

What is the story behind your store and brand logo? I had long wanted to do something and be an active part of the global J-fashion community even before moving to Japan.

Hey folks! We are getting SO CLOSE to event time! Our big deadline is coming up: October 19 is the last day for * Ticket sales on Eventbrite * Room reservations in our room block at the MGM Grand * * (all volunteers get a free GA ticket!)

Hello again! Our next #RoyalVegasRetreat2021 vendor spotlight features Sugarstar Cafe! Read on to learn more about this cute brand.

First, here are a few important reminders for RVR 2021:

• We REALLY NEED MODELS! We are seeking models of all shapes, sizes, and gender presentations for our fashion shows. You can apply to model in either or both of our All Things J-Fashion and Lolita Fashion shows. We need all the models we can get -seriously! So if you've ever wanted to give modeling a try, please sign up BY OCTOBER 19 on Fluffy Show.

• We STILL need volunteers! See our volunteer page or sign up now. Volunteers get a free GA ticket to RVR 2021 in exchange for ~8 hours of work. Last day to sign up is October 19!

• Reminder that if you're interested in selling at the swap meet, we need you to reserve a table! Table reservations start September 6 at 12:00 PM PT on Eventbrite - please note that this is a different Eventbrite link than our main ticket sales! Table reservations cost $15. Thank you for your support, and please direct any questions to PPC staffer Ruthie!

• Do not forget: October 19 is your LAST DAY to buy your ticket on Eventbrite or book your room on Passkey. OUR ROOM BLOCK IS NOT SOLD OUT! If you're having trouble finding a room, you may be arriving too early or staying too late - try adjusting your dates, or send us an email at info@prettyprincess.club if you need a hand.

Hey folks! We’re taking a break from our vendor spotlight series to send you some super important reminders about signups and upcoming deadlines.

TODAY is your . Our form closes . Sign up . We’re looking for any J-fashion content that sparks joy for you, but especially intermediate and advanced topics around Lolita fashion, fashion history, and social justice-related content.

Hello again! Our next #RoyalVegasRetreat2021 vendor spotlight features Canadian brand GHOST GiRL GOODS! Read on to learn more about this brand.

Hey folks! This week, we're answering a question that we've gotten several times, and one that is super important to your ability to attend #RoyalVegasRetreat2021 : how do I show proof of vaccination?

Regardless of where you're based in the world, you have 2 options:

• Physical paperwork

• Electronic records

In either case, we will cross-check your vaccination record against your government-issued ID. We expect the name on your government ID to match your vaccine record, which may or may not match the name we have on file for you. If there's a good reason why this isn't the case, just let us know as you're checking in. We hope to make this process as painless and as respectful of your privacy as possible.

Hello everyone! Welcome to a special installment of our newsletter We'd like to introduce the FAxPPC series, where Pengu of Flores Astorum interviews a Japanese designer featured in the Flores Astorum shop on their work and design process. We are proud to host this series and hope to show you more in the future! This FAxPPC segment is about false eyelash artist Miyuki of MYK WORK (pronunciation: M-Y-K work)!

Hello again! Our next #RoyalVegasRetreat2021 vendor spotlight features Star Sweets! Read on to learn more about this cute brand.

First, here are a few important reminders for RVR 2021:

Hi! Our next #RoyalVegasRetreat2021 vendor spotlight features Kittykaya! Read on to learn more about this cute brand.

Are you ready for the RVR 2021 Swap Meet? In addition to our vendors' room, we are proud to offer an alternative shopping option on Saturday, November 20 of the event. We will be hosting a swap meet, where attendees can sell their secondhand items to other attendees. The swap meet is free for all to attend. However, if you're interested in selling at the swap meet, we need you to reserve a table! Table reservations start September 6 at 12:00 PM PT on Eventbrite - please note that this is a different Eventbrite link than our main ticket sales! Table reservations cost $15. Thank you for your support, and please direct any questions to PPC staffer Ruthie!

A reminder that GA and VIP tickets as well as Partner Passes are still available if you would like to attend the event. Those who reserved their tickets in June should have received an email with instructions for paying the remaining cost. If you reserved your ticket, please pay the remainder using the code in the instructions by September 1st.

Hi everyone! Our #RoyalVegasRetreat2021 vendor spotlight this week features Puvithel, an alternative fashion designer who makes and designs original handmade jewelry, accessories, clothing, and handbags for J-fashion and alternative styles. Puvithel is our special guest, and her brand will also be a part of the RVR 2021 fashion shows!

A reminder that GA and VIP tickets as well as Partner Passes are still available if you would like to attend the event. Those who reserved their tickets in June should have received an email with instructions for paying the remaining cost. If you reserved your ticket, please pay the remainder using the code in the instructions by September 1st.

Please keep in mind that all RVR attendees must be fully vaccinated (i.e., it has been at least 2 weeks since your final dose of vaccine) and all attendees must wear a mask when not eating or drinking. We have worked with our venue to ensure we have plenty of space for all of our attendees to feel safe, and to accommodate all of the interest we have in our event.

Hello everyone! Our #RoyalVegasRetreat2021 vendor spotlight this week is all about Twootie Tarte, a brand based out of Austin, Texas that redefines self care. Twootie Tarte will be remote vending at the event. Read on for the interview!

As a reminder, you can reserve your room onsite at the MGM Grand anytime before October 19 using our Passkey portal: https://book.passkey.com/go/sroy1121mg. Using our room block guarantees you a great rate as prices fluctuate, and it helps us keep our event financially viable!

Are you looking for travel buddies and roommates? People to twin with? A place to share your coord inspiration and flatlays? Join our new Facebook group!. There is a lightweight application process to help us keep out bots and spammers. We hope to see you there!

Hi everyone! This week’s vendor spotlight features our special guests Kuroshiro Kawaii (KSK), a Japanese fashion store located in Houston, Texas! KSK is all about inclusivity and respect. They want all people to feel welcome within the fashion and at their store with no one left feeling out. Kuroshiro Kawaii will be vending at our #RoyalVegasRetreat2021 event and be a part of the fashion show! Please read on for the interview we had with them.

As a reminder, you can reserve your room onsite at the MGM Grand anytime before October 19 using our Passkey portal: https://book.passkey.com/go/sroy1121mg. Using our room block guarantees you a great rate as prices fluctuate, and it helps us keep our event financially viable!

Are you looking for travel buddies and roommates? People to twin with? A place to share your coord inspiration and flatlays? Join our new Facebook group!. There is a lightweight application process to help us keep out bots and spammers. We hope to see you there!

Hi everyone! Our vendor spotlight this week features Tulu Tulu Lolita!! Tulu Tulu Lolita will be remote vending at our #RoyalVegasRetreat2021 event. Check out the mini interview below.

Announcement: we will have a limited number of GA and VIP tickets available for purchase at full price ($125 for GA, $200 for VIP) starting August 14 at 12:00 PM PT on Eventbrite. If you purchased ticket reservations last month, we will email with you with instructions on how to pay the remaining cost of your ticket.

As a reminder, you can reserve your room onsite at the MGM Grand right now using our Passkey portal: https://book.passkey.com/go/sroy1121mg. Using our room block guarantees you a great rate as prices fluctuate, and it helps us keep our event financially viable!

Hi everyone! Welcome to another vendor spotlight! This week, we would like to introduce you to Basura Gang. Please read on for the short but sweet interview!

As a reminder, you can reserve your room onsite at the MGM Grand right now using our Passkey portal: https://book.passkey.com/go/sroy1121mg. Using our room block guarantees you a great rate as prices fluctuate, and it helps us keep our event financially viable!

Hi everyone! It’s that time of week where we introduce a vendor that will be participating at RVR 2021.

As a reminder, you can reserve your room onsite at the MGM Grand right now using our Passkey portal: https://book.passkey.com/go/sroy1121mg. Using our room block guarantees you a great rate as prices fluctuate, and it helps us keep our event financially viable!

Please stay tuned for announcements about COVID restrictions and August ticket sales. Thank you for your patience as we work with our venue to ensure as safe of an event as possible.

Hello everyone! Hope you’re all excited to attend Royal Vegas Retreat 2021 in November! Starting this week, we’ll be introducing different vendors and guests that will be participating in person or remotely at RVR!

As a reminder, you can reserve your room onsite at the MGM Grand right now using our Passkey portal: https://book.passkey.com/go/sroy1121mg. Using our room block guarantees you a great rate as prices fluctuate, and it helps us keep our event financially viable!

Happy Friday, everyone! Welcome back to the Pretty Princess Club newsletter, where we hope to both inform you about Royal Vegas Retreat 2021, and inspire you and your journey in Lolita fashion and J-fashion. This week we’ve got an update on RVR 2021 ticket sales.

Hey folks! Ticket reservation sales start TOMORROW, June 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM PT on our Eventbrite page. As a reminder, at this time you’ll be reserving your ticket for a fraction of the cost (either $5 for a GA ticket or $20 for a VIP ticket) and paying the remainder of the cost starting . Please keep in mind that , and you must .

Hey everyone! This week we're talking about VIP perks, and what comes with your VIP ticket. We hope this helps you plan for Royal Vegas Retreat 2021!

As a reminder, you can purchase a ticket reservation starting June 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM PT on our Eventbrite page. You can reserve your room onsite at the MGM Grand right now using our Passkey portal: https://book.passkey.com/go/sroy1121mg. Using our room block guarantees you a great rate as prices fluctuate, and it helps us keep our event financially viable!

Hello, friends! Today we’re talking about post-vaccinated travel, and how you can plan for your trip to Vegas for RVR 2021.

As a reminder, you can purchase tickets starting June 26, 2021 at 12:00 PM PT on our . You can reserve your room onsite at the MGM Grand right now using our Passkey portal: . Using our room block guarantees you a great rate as prices fluctuate, and it helps us keep our event financially viable!

Howdy, everyone! This week’s email is from our swap meet and content coordinator, Ruthie, who will tell you all about how to have a successful swap meet experience.

Happy Friday to you all! This week’s post is a bit of inspirational content, and the Bibliotheca blog prompt: “What’s in my bag?”

First, please see our latest posts for updates on Royal Vegas Retreat 2021:

Hey everyone! This is a super-special, fun, and important announcement - we’re talking about when and how you can reserve your ticket for RVR 2021 and how to book your room onsite at the MGM Grand Las Vegas.

Ticket Reservations

Ticket reservations will open on . At this time, you will be able to on . (Our Eventbrite page still shows us as postponed right now - don’t worry! We will be making updates behind the scenes to prepare for ticket sales.)

Hey everyone! We know you are full of questions about Royal Vegas Retreat 2021. This week, we are going to explain a few important things about the event, what is changing for 2021, and what to look out for next.

Why RVR is different from your local anime convention

As anime conventions start to gear up to put their show on in person, you may be wondering what all of the fuss is about, and why we are treading so cautiously as we begin planning. For one thing, Even the largest J-fashion events tend to have 100s of attendees, rather than 1000s. This is good news for our event, as it means the potential blast radius is much smaller, right?

Hey, everyone! Happy Friday to you all - I hope you had a great week. This week’s blog post is short, but perhaps our most important one yet.

As you may remember, last summer, we postponed Royal Vegas Retreat. We are currently on the books with our venue, the MGM Grand Las Vegas, for November 19 - 21, 2021. With only a little more than 6 months to these dates, it is time for us to start planning in earnest, despite the continued ambiguity around the end of pandemic life. We are moving forward with planning with the caveat that we may postpone our event again.

Hello, friends! Welcome to the last post of our validating content for newcomers series. Growth in Lolita fashion can look like a lot of different things - settling into your favorite substyle, fusing your aesthetic with other types of J-fashion, or just making coords that make you happy. Today, we’ll be sharing some of our favorite resources for growing in the fashion. These are only a few resources among the many, many resources out there - what are your favorites?

@plussizelolita Linktree

Howdy, friends! Nif here as always, and this week we’re taking a break from our “newcomers” series to say hello to new subscribers and those of you who are along for this ride that is our new content strategy.

We recently joined Bay Area Kei’s . If you’re a J-fashion blogger, I highly encourage you to apply! Or if you’re trying to figure out the perfect blogging platform for your own works, you can take a look at all of the wonderful blogs on Bibliotheca to decide which format suits you best. Bibliotheca organizes a monthly theme to inspire bloggers - and this month is .

Hello friends! Nif here with our first real post written directly on Buttondown.

Content warning: discussion of recent acts of police violence

Hey folks! This is going to be a short post to explain why we moved platforms from Substack to Buttondown.

Substack has recently become very public about the way they curate and fund writers on their platform. They fund writers like Graham Linehan (notably banned from Twitter - which, if you're on Twitter, you know that it takes a LOT to get banned), Jesse Singal, and other anti-trans bigots whose rhetoric prevents trans people from getting effective medical care, be respected as human beings, and be safe in the world. Substack has allegedly addressed these issues in a non-explanation, and I don't really recommend you read that. I would take a look at Jude Ellison Sady Doyle's post that addresses this issue directly from a trans perspective.

Lolita fashion is and has always been political, and as such, if we hope to monetize our blog/email newsletter to raise funds for Royal Vegas Retreat - whether it happens in 2021 or in the future - we have to do so in a way that aligns with our values. Non-normative gender presentation and identity are integral to Lolita fashion and its history. We cannot tolerate Substack's anti-trans hatred, we do not endorse platforms that thrive on outrage, and as such, we have moved to Buttondown.

All of our existing subscribers have automatically been moved over - so you should be seeing this email in your inbox on Friday, April 9 at 4:20 PM PT. Our Substack will stay up so our links stay intact, but all further email updates will come from our Buttondown.

Hey folks! I hope you’re all hanging in there. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the long, dark winter feels like it’s going to be over soon. And we’re hearing that some of you may even be vaccinated already! Is it too soon to dream of our shared vacation in the desert? We’re still cautiously optimistic.

This week in our validating content for newcomers series, I’m here to talk about, well, coords I made and didn’t like! Real clunkers, honestly!

Before we get started, we’d like to draw your attention to the organization Red Canary Song which provides advocacy and mutual aid for the intersection of Asian migrant and sex worker communities. If you have the ability to donate them, or to individuals who were affected by the mass shooting in Atlanta this week, we encourage you to do so.

Content note: this post mentions shopping, addiction, alcoholism, cigarette smoking, and elitism.

Hey everyone! Welcome to our newest content series, unofficially titled "Validating Content for Newcomers." For the next several weeks, we're going to focus on new Lolitas and J-fashionistas, and how the Lolita fashion community can welcome them in with open arms.

We took a brief pause last week, but we’re back! Thanks for your patience.

Hello once again, friends! I hope you had a romantic Valentine’s day, and that you’re making time to enjoy Hello!Galaxy this weekend. Before you buy that new dress, take a moment to find out which mutual aid funds in Texas are still accepting donations, or find a local organization that is helping people affected by extreme weather.

We’re starting to spend more time on Substack recently. And if you’re coming here from our Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter pages, or even from our website, you might be wondering - really, you’re asking me to sign up for yet another platform? What is Substack, anyway?

Step into our office and find out!

Hey everyone! Nif here. Another week has gone by, we’re still living in a pandemic, time is a flat circle, etc. One thing that has given me something to look forward to is Marinakei’s Frill Talk: Listen to Real Voices series on YouTube.

Happy February, folks! We hope you’re spending this weekend enjoying Garnet Gateau by Bay Area Kei. But if you can’t make it, the awesome folks of Finnish convention Hellocon will be holding Hello!Galaxy from February 19 - 21.

Good afternoon again, friends. I hope you’re making it through this dreary winter. Our fabulous pals at Bay Area Kei have come up with something truly special to beat the winter blues.

Bay Area Kei’s event Garnet Gateau, running February 5th - 7th online via and , is a valentine for you and J-Fashionistas worldwide.

I hope you all are hanging in there! Today we say hello to Ruthie (she/they), the newest addition to our staff. You can see all of our Royal Vegas Retreat 2021 core staff members at https://prettyprincess.club/about.html

Ruthie is in charge of our swap meet and other con content surprises. You may remember them from our "Altering Brand" panel at !

Hey, friends. It’s been a rough few weeks already in 2021, in the US and for the Lolita Fashion community. Behind the cute picture we’re using to appease various social media algorithms, here is what we at PPC are doing to be accountable for the safety of our future events.

Welcome to a whole new year. We know there are huge, important, terrible, draining things happening in the US right now - namely, white supremacist violence in DC and beyond; as Black organizers, radicals, and leftists predicted months ago. Stay as safe as you can. Treat the media with skepticism. Give to those in need. Wear a mask and wash your hands.

We wanted to give you an update on our 2021 plans for Royal Vegas Retreat. Unfortunately, a whole lot of uncertainty still remains for in-person events. So what does this mean for #RoyalVegasRetreat2021?

Nif is back with another DIY Mix-Along cocktail panel at Rosé Forêt's Winter in the Woodlands. This is your reminder to order any ingredients in advance so you can follow along live. Now, are you ready for some...hot wassail?

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Thank you all who attended our Royal Vegas Online event - hosted in collaboration with JFashion on Demand and Bay Area Kei. We had an awesome time with you all.

What’s next for PPC? We’re sponsoring and cohosting a couple of wonderful events in December, including and . Please join us there!