Help a newbie out?

[bleachykeen.livejournal.com]

Hello all!

First off, I'm going to start by saying that I'm new to Lolita (but super-interested!), and I'm trying to find one or two good, reliable, and affordable shops to buy things from. I really have no idea what I'm doing (or supposed to do) at this point, so any help I may receive from you all would be greatly appreciated. ^^ (Also, does anyone know why the busts in a lot of Lolita dresses are made so small, and if there are any stores that make dresses with a somewhat bigger bust?)

But onto my more specific (and imperative) question: I stumbled upon the Bodyline store recently, and they have really cute accessories! o///o I was wondering if any of you lovelies have ordered jewelry or accessories of any kind from them, and if so, are they durable? What I mean to say is, do they break/fall apart quickly? I admit I'm a bit wary since the prices are so low, so I'd like better knowledge before I actually make a purchase.

Also, how are their dresses? Are they well-made/made of durable materials as well?

Well, that's about all for now from me, and sorry if I asked a really simple question, or made an annoying déja-vù post. I looked through the community the best I could before making this post, believe me. ><