So, it's kind of chaotic for me again. I'm reporting in from the lovely isle of Taua'i (Kaua'i), in the ever-gorgeous Island State of Hawai'i, out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean... six hours away from the mainland...
Anyways, I've placed an order to Rose Melody through Qutieland to get their Rose Crucifix JSK - I'll let you know how that goes in a couple of months!
ANYWHO... on to today's post!
My brother has recently discovered the magic that is the musical "The Phantom of the Opera". So we have rewatched the 25th Anniversary show something like twelve times. That got me thinking of different lolita coords that would compliment some of the more prominent characters. The ones on today's focus: Christine Daae, Carlotta Giudicelli, and Erik (The Phantom).
A simple coord inspired by Christine Daae. Many people, I think, would put her in white. But I think that is an overglorification of her "pure"-type character. This coord draws mostly from her "Notes/Twisted Every Way" costume, where I think we see Christine's mentally-weaker side, where she completely loses it, just before she goes into "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again". I didn't giver her any real jewelry because she is, in all honesty, a simple girl, who doesn't need to be showered in luxury.
Carlotta Giudicelli - Christine's loud-mouthed, sassy, Prima-Donna rival as leading soprano at the Opera Populaire - and for whatever reason, she is one of my favorite characters. Possibly because she is everything I'm not: spoiled, gaudy, attention-seeking, elaborate. Choosing AatP's Masquerade Theater print for this is a no-brainer - it is a busy print inspired by The Phantom of the Opera!
And finally, we come to Erik - the Phantom of the Opera. Darn, I forgot to include a mask with this. Bust is it necessary? Not really. A unisex Gothic Aristocrat look, accented with the classical rose motif that he loves. And what is a Phantom without his cape? The frilled blouse with removable neck ties is a great piece of detail.
So, what should I do up next? How about... Madame Giry, Meg Giry, and the Music Box?
So, I've been terrible and have stayed off of the EGL LiveJournal page for a bit (Actually, I have been offline quite a bit, sorry lovelies), and I was surprised to see this giant banner when I got back:
ANNOUNCING THE BAN OF ILLEGAL COUNTERFEIT ITEMS ON EGL
In Layman's terms: The ban of all Print Replica Discussion on the EGL LiveJournal
1) EGL admins had been contacted by an undisclosed brand 's representative. The brand asked that all discussion and sales of replica items be banned on the EGL LiveJournal. This is happening.
2) All print replicas are banned from both sales and discussion. No Silent Moon, no Masquerade Theater, No Pastel A La Mode, no Sugary Carnival, no original print replicas. No selling and no buying replicas over the EGL sales comm.
3) Want to have a photoshoot with a replica? That's okay, just don't bring it up.
4) This ban does NOT include any non-or-generic-prints, shoes, bags, etc, that do not have a brand's logo on them. Just because a floral-print a-line dress was released by JetJ does not mean you cannot sell a floral print a-line on EGL sales.
The point about easily-identifiable shoes and bags has been brought up, like the common knockoff of Angelic Pretty tea party shoes. The admins have clarified that as long as it doesn't have a faux-Brand logo, and it has no characters of the brands, it is okay. MEANING: no AP Pony, no Usakumya, etc.
My Take On It:
This is the sort of thing I have mixed feelings about. I am a "larger" girl - marginally - so certain brands are hard for me to fit in. For example, MmM is completely out of the equation for me, as are JetJ and AATP is hit-or-miss (thank you, bust). The perk of replicas is that, though I do respect the artists, I can fit in a replica and at least feel as though I am owning a dream print.
But I also stand strongly for the artists and brands that put so much into their prints. I don't know - I don't buy prints often enough, nor do I particularly care. But I've toyed with the idea of buying replica.
I'm sorry about my hiatus once again. This past month has been a living hell for me (between projects, planning for Fanime, midterms, and the like) and this blog is much lower on my priority list than before. BUT TODAY, I FIX THAT.
DAY 5, LOLITA MEME:
Day 5 – items from your wishlist.
Okay, this will be a hard one for me,I chopped it down from 10 to 5 items, because I don't have specific items I want. Maybe a couple, but these are going to be generic.
1) Atelier Pierrot Corset Dress - Alright, although I will never fit in one of these unless I get a breast reduction, I love their corset dresses. As long as it is in a bold, dark colour, I will love it. With a black blouse under it, I would feel absolutely sublime. Without a doubt, my dream style.
2) A Black Bonnet - Bonnets are another pleasure of mine. I have one AaTP one in Navy, which is absolutely beautiful, but I have great difficulty getting my hands on a black one (locally - I actually can't buy things online). I really really want one... Whah!
3) A Decent Black Blouse - Alright, I'm going to take the laughs. Yes, this is a Lolita staple. Yes, I don't have one. It is impossible to get a brand blouse in my size (105 cm バスト, anyone?) and buying online is unavailable to me at the moment.
4) A simple MmM OP or JSK - once again, never going to fit due to sizing, but I love MmM's older designs (the new prints spin me into "WTH?!" mode) and I would love one of the simple, lovely dresses.
5) MmM cross jewelry - Yeah, their cross jewelry pieces are amazing. Not a fan of their coloured cross pendants, but the black/metal/small pieces are beautiful, in design and execution. I really enjoy the Swarovski crystal choker.
Sorry, only one entry today. I've been very very busy. So, here's today's post. Not sure how Lolita-like it is, but eh. It's part of the meme:
Day 4 – 10 different kinds of food you like.
1) Red Velvet Anything - cakes, cupcakes, cheesecake... I love it all!
2) Raspberries... kind of going back to #1...
3) Cucumbers. They are so light and refreshing!
4) Fruit tarts - particularly the little ones that they well at The Farm in Soquel. So delicious!
5) Dark Chocolate ~ <3
6) Soba - I don't know what I like about it. But I do.
7) New England Clam Chowder - GIFT FROM THE GODS
8) French Onion Soup - with Gruyère cheese is the best. That's what my mother, father, and I have agreed upon. We usually do half-Gruyère, half Swiss.
9) Salmon. An amazing fish. I typically get smoked salmon nigiri at my local sushi place.
10) Roy's Chocolate Souffle - the Chocolate souffle at Roy's Hawai'ian Fusion restaurants are AMAZING. You seriously can only have one every FIVE YEARS with house delectibly rich they are!
What about you? What are some of your most delicious delights?
It's Monday - another double-whammy, let's-knock-out-two-days-worth-of-meme-posting day.
Day 2 is "10 Things I Love In Lolita", so here is my list -
1) Petticoats (at least the one I have) are so very comfortable! I can make myself a next and be very very comfortable. Hence why I tend to play videogames while wearing it XD
2) While it has set guidelines, it is incredibly versatile, with a lot of room for creativity.
3) It is teaching me how to sew.
4) I feel absolutely beautiful in it.
5) The attention to detail is impeccable.
6) LACE! I love lace. So delicate and elegant... <3
7) It's not costume-y (at least my style isn't) so i can wear it to virtually any kind of event - one of my favorites being the San Francisco Symphony!
8) It's conservative. I really enjoy this, as I am self-conscious of my 95-70-100 figure. Curvy isn't all it's cracked up to be. My busty-ness tends to be a problem though.
9) It really does bring up a lot of compliments. As people comment, I genuinely like the fact that people aren't afraid to comment on what I am wearing.
10) It can flatter all body shapes and types, unlike most mainstream fashions.
Day 3 is "10 Things I Hate In Lolita"
1) Vladimir Nabokov. Brilliant writer, but we're trying to hard to separate Lolita from Lolita.
2) The target consumer audience for most brands are young Japanese women. The rest of the world is kind of screwed, because this audience has a very particular body type.
3) It's expensive. The detail and high quality really rack up the price tag.
4) I cannot walk through tiny aisles in Chinatown gift shops while wearing lolita. Too many breakable objects, and I take up too much room.
5) Online drama.
6) Kind of going with #5, I don't like how judgemental Lolitas can be. It makes me want to avoid my community, especially since it is saturated in brand and Sweet (and I am the opposite.)
7) I can't play with my puppy when I am home and wearing Lolita. His muddy paws get on EVERYTHING :(
8) Prints are a pain in the bustle to clean. And expensive.
9) It seems like experimentation is less-okay in the USA, since the forefront of the fashion is across the globe. It's kind of like a "we'll take it if Japan approves" kind of mentality, like requesting permission from a parent to do something.
10) This is more a bother to my tastes... but PRINTS! EVERYWHERE! It seems like designs are on the decline, but as long as it has a nice print, it's going to be popular. I can't seem to get a nice solid-colour dress anymore :(
What about you? What are your loves/hates about Lolita?
Two updates in one day... WHAAAAA?!?! Yeah, to make up for my lack of attention on this blog, here is the FIRST INSTALLMENT of the 30-Day Lolita Meme.
1) I dress for myself and only myself. If someone is nitpicky about it, I will take their criticism into consideration, but I may or may not do anything about it.
2) Despite living in what may be the Lolita Mecca of the USA, I am rather a loner. I don't like going out to make friends - I feel like I'm being judged constantly by other lolitas. Which is why almost NONE of the friends I do have are lolitas XD
3) I discovered exactly how much extra room I take up when wearing a petticoat. It gets to the point where I have to readjust my mirrors in the car when I drive because I sit so much higher!
4) I kick a lot more butt when I'm playing video games while wearing lolita, for whatever reason.
5) I learned about Lolita through researching characters for my creative writing. Go figure.
6) I wore Lolita quite a bit during high school. No one really judged me, though, since I was a theatre kid. It was more or less, "Ah, there's Lunette... being WEIRD again."
7) It pains me that I don't fit into the styles I like. I don't like having to compromise on that.
8) I don't like prints. I find them to be a hassle, and to look somewhat tacky. But then again, I've never liked prints. IN ANY style, not just Lolita.
9) I consider myself a lifestyle lolita at heart, but there are certain times where other things must take priority, where the "lolita way" isn't the best way to go about doing things.
10) I hate it when people spend a lot of money on me. Particularly when it comes to recieving Lolita things as gifts.
Alright, I said this blog was going to be updated weekly, on Fridays... I understand that I have missed two weeks and I am now posting on a Sunday. My life has been rather hectic as of late, and I'm sorry for the unannounced hiatus. But, I AM BACK and READY FOR ACTION!
Two Fridays ago (the reason I didn't update my blog...) I was competing in a school-wide talent competition. The winner got 400USD, which got me drooling over all the clothes I could buy. But because I was the only act that didn't sing gospel/lounge music/Adele (rather, I sang a rock number ^.^;) I didn't place at all. But oh well, I had so much fun anyways! I got all loli-ed up for it, and the crowd moved with so much flaming energy that even the judges gave me a standing ovation. It was fantastic - the pest performance of my life thus far!
Yesterday (Saturday) was a photoshoot at the Conservatory of Flowers in Golden Gate Park, with an accompanying interview for the school magazine about the Lolitas of San Francisco. There were only four people total who posed in the shoot, and I got a lot (I mean, A LOT) of camera time. Which was actually really nice, because I've never really been in a photoshoot before. I'll be sure to post pictures and update you when the article comes out - I'm not supposed to really give anything away until it is published.
I know it's really freaking late, but I've decided to go with the "30-Day-Lolita-Meme", which I will post almost daily, if not more than one a day, since it is 30 days of lolita drabbling and I'm sure I'll want to talk about other things over the course of the next month. I found it on Tumblr, and here is the list:
Day 1 – 10 things about your lolita bubble. Day 2 – 10 things you love in lolita. Day 3 – 10 things you hate in lolita. Day 4 – 10 different kinds of food you like. Day 5 – 10 items from your wishlist. Day 6 – 10 things you can’t live without in lolita. Day 7 – 10 people who inspire your lolita style. Day 8 – 10 songs that inspire you for lolita. Day 9 – 10 things you will never do in lolita. Day 10 – What’s in your bag? Day 11 – One day in your lolita life in pictures. Day 12 – A picture of yourself before lolita came in to your life. Day 13 – A picture of your favorite sweets. Day 14 – A picture of your dream item. Day 15 – A picture of your last lolita purchase. Day 16 – Your outfit for the day. Day 17 – What do you want more then anything right now? Day 18 – A picture of your favorite lolita style. Day 19 – What’s in your make-up bag? Day 20 – A picture of a lolita friend. Day 21 – Your favorite fictional lolita. Day 22 – A picture of your room. Day 23 – A picture of your handwriting. Day 24 – A picture of you from a meet. Day 25 – Your favorite lolita themed artwork. Day 26 – Your Facebook profile picture. Day 27 – One song that fits your favorite lolita style. Day 28 – A picture of the perfect lolita location. Day 29 – A picture of a lolita you would love to meet for real. Day 30 – A photo of yourself taken today and 3 good things that’s happened over the last 30 days.
... I'm back with something a bit more light-hearted! I get asked a lot by my non-loli friends about what inspires me, what keeps me going in this fashion that I envelope myself in. And, when I share this, some people seem to be surprised.
1) Music - music is my everything (hence why I wish to be a music teacher). This band in particular, Versailles, is one of the few things in my life that keeps me sane. While most Asian "musicians" are groomed and marketed based on appearance, not sound, Versailles is different. Their take on symphonic-metal really moves me. Unlike most genres of metal, their music is more harmonic, their guitar lines are more melodic, and there's an essence of beauty in it. These elements are some of what saved me from offing myself (see my last post) and to them, I am eternally grateful. They continue to help me search for beauty and peace in myself as well as in the world.
2) Fans - in both the Western and Eastern world, hand-held fans are the epitome of ladyship. Dainty and precious, they veil ladies behind a thin sheet of silk, lace, or paper, enough to give an air of mystery about them (whilst being practical in cooling one down. Ladies' clothing back in the day was very heavy). Which is why I am so crazy for them. I sort of want to start a collection, starting with the one my father brought me from Japan when I was rather little. It is the only thing I own that is acceptably pink, and it is gorgeous. Dainty silk, with a butterfly and tree painted on it in white and rose. It reminds me if the aesthetic I wish to pursue.
3) Grell Sutcliffe - okay, this is the one that really throws people off. But yes, one of my biggest inspirations in life, not just lolita, is Grell Sutcliffe. Why the hell is it Grell? Because she is FANTASTIC. Why use the feminine pronoun? Because she is MTF transgendered. She identifies as a woman, and therefore I call her as a woman. In the series Kuroshitsuji / Black Butler (manga, anime, and musicals), she is treated like absolute crap. She serves as comic relief because she gets so much physical and emotional abuse. Her colleagues refer to her as "that thing" and tell her to her face that everyone would be happier if she retired. However, despite this, she still stands tall and believes fully in herself and in her beauty. Someone calls her horrendous, and she
will do anything to prove otherwise. Her self-confidence is one of the greatest inspirations to me.
4) Religion- This one is touchy, but bear with me - no matter how I phrase it, people are going to be miffed at me. Motifs drawn from the religious have been rampant in lolita (looking at you, MmM). Crosses churches, stained-glass, angels, cherubim, seraphim, gravestones... they ultimately all have some sort of religious backing. FOR EXAMPLE, Moi-Meme-Moitie recently released a print (pictured above) featuring Archangels. Archangels have religious significance for Christians, Jews, and Muslims, as they are the highest of Angels. Considering that this is a fashion based on Western clothing, I can see why they are such common motifs - they are beautiful in art. It may just be the fact that I am a girl in faith. I don't know. I find them to be beautiful in design (mostly... that print doesn't sit well with me, MmM.) and reminds me of where I come from.
5) Phantom of the Opera - In my opinion, this is the best gothic-lolita tale ever. Darkness, seduction, music, love, passion, mourning... this story has it all. Both the musical and the original book have my high praises ("Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" is a song I would kill to perform wearing lolita). The mystery and darkness is beautiful, and the story reminds me of the simple fact that we are all human. We all have our stories, our emotions... we are all human. Some of us are skilled beyond belief, but we are all still human. It is a story that moves me, and the music is basically my life soundtrack. It is the "Alice in Wonderland" equivalent for the Gothic Lolita. I think we need to see some more Phatom-inspired pieces! (Alice and the Pirates already did this with their Masquerade Theater print... still my dream OP!)
So, my friends... what inspires you? In Lolita, or in Life? Please share!
Alright. I am hoping that these "serious posts" are going to be few and far between, but I really felt like I needed to get this done. This may be a personal post for me, but I want to help as may lolita sisters and brothers as I can.
Let's face it - despite you being dressed to the nines in lace and frills, despite the sugary-sweet print you may adorn yourself in, you aren't always fantastically sugary-sweet in mood. Just as we gothic lolitas are not always depressed and bitter, sweet lolitas are not always cheery. Our fashion does not always reflect our mood or personality. Why is it that I am always dressed in as much black as I can possibly get? You will know why momentarily. Life is hard, that should go without saying. But, at times, it is too difficult to bear. And I really want to reach out to the Lolita community, to those who need help.
I was suicidal throughout high school. Stress from classes and parents, crumbling relationships (romantic and non), and being a social outcast, even before Lolita... I felt completely and utterly alone. There were three attempts, total, that I made on my own life through high school: once my freshman year, once my sophomore year, once my junior year. My senior year was the first time I sought professional help. It was a very painful time for me, and I still don't like talking about the details. I didn't seek help for long - after a couple of months, I stopped seeing the shrink. I began seeking other outlets in which to find myself.
A drawing from my depression... and no one figured it out.
I had already been interested in Lolita for a few years - I had been wearing it regularly through my sophomore and junior years, at least. I think that it is actually what served as the catalyst to my near-demise. I had (actually, I still have) major self-image and self-confidence issues. Between the sizing in brand pieces (I'm not overweight, mind you) and the pressure from the Lolita community to look perfect, it can all be too much.
Some comments, like on the loli_secret community page, can be hurtful.
Which is why I chose to focus on who I am, not who I wanted others to perceive me as. So I continue to develop myself as a person and as a member of the Lolita community. I develop my own sense of style, completely on my own, without the feedback of others in the Lolita community. I'm learning how to sew, so I can make and alter my own pieces. I sort of make my own niche in my style, and I still consider myself "Lolita", despite the mass amount of offbrand goodies I use, and my community members (who I am not particularly close to) don't really question it.
But I also found music as being therapeutic. The Japanese symphonic metal band Versailles is who I actually credit for turning my life around, for the better, as my last attempt was spoiled by their music. (THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!) I have re-discovered the joy of singing. I have been trying to study various vocal forms, mostly musical theatre and opera, and I'm venturing into getting a double-major in classical voice and music education.
But his voice filled my spirit with a strange, sweet sound. In that night, there was music in my mind... and through music my soul began to soar And I heard, as I've never heard before!
And now I feel like I've gotten a bit off-topic. My apologies, I have been writing this particular post over the span of a week in a journal, reflecting on who I was then and who I am now. So, let's rope it all together.
I suppose the base of my advice is this: find an outlet in which you can find comfort, or find a way to enrich your spirit. Do not turn to Lolita, unless it is in a self-enriching way. Many people like me have a love-hate relationship with Lolita.
My brother and I each found the keys of our lives in music (his in guitar, mine in voice). My darling friend Makena found hers in painting. One of my closest friends found his in poetry. And for those who aren't artistic, I know people who spend their days solving equations or seeking answers to the world's questions. Now, go find your key to your life. Who knows what you will unlock?
Remember, my little rufflebutted frineds... if you need someone to talk to, e-mail me at lune.x.noire@gmail.com. I will be there for you, even if you think no one else will.
In the Lolita fashion and subculture, it seems that absolutely everything revolves around brands. I cannot deny that it is nice being able to say that you own brand. My first brand piece was a black BABY skirt. I also have a headpiece from BABY and an AatP bonnet. I have a BLACK PEACE NOW skirt which, despite not being nearly as common as BABY, is one of my absolute favorite pieces and is incredibly versatile. It took two or three years of me being into Lolita until I finally bought a dress - the Alice and the Pirates Twilight Circus JSK II in Black.
Here it is in purple x black - I have black x black.
Honestly, though, looking back - brand has given me nothing but trouble! The pieces mentioned above are all the brand I own! And why do I have so much of it being BABY? Because I am lucky enough to go to school in San Francisco, where BABY has set up shop in our local Japantown (PEACE NOW was in the same building until recently - they moved to a downtown location, partnering in a shop with Angelic Pretty, Chantilly, and Atelier Pierrot, and was actually replaced by h.NAOTO). Most of my pieces that I use in my ensembles, though, are OFFBRAND! (gasp!) And here is why.
Money - oh, how I loathe thee. Basic rule of thumb with Lolita is that brand is expensive. One of the reasons I frequent BABY is because they are conveniently located, so paying for shipping and customs isn't an issue - nor is currency conversion, paypal or any of that mess! A big thing, though, is that (in my experience, anyway) BABY is fairly low-priced for brand. If I buy anything from them frequently, it's jewelry or accessories, because most of them I can get for less than $100. In fact, my favorite headdress I got for roughly $60. But even still, I only get the spend that once in a very great while. My style reaches more towards Atelier Pierrot and Moi-meme-Moitie, but those are so far out of my budget that they are but a dream.
Another thing - I never, EVER buy brand shoes. I am far too adventurous and clumsy - they would scuff up and break so easily. I have a pair of boots and flats that I wear, that is it. They cost far too much money for something that would be used so carefully.
Sizing - I can't lie - I am a rather larger girl, on the Lolita spectrum. My family is of Danish descent - being "big-boned" is in my genes. I have a curvaceous figure, at 95-75-100. And with a proportionately larger body, it is hard to fit into Lolita! Blouses and most OPs are completely out, thanks to my "ladies". Luckily my hips aren't a problem, but my waist... why is it that sweet lolita, the style I am least like, is best for my body shape? At least, brands that specialize in Sweet are more open to larger sizing. BABY and AP are the only brands I can really fit in. It is hard, knowing that if I have enough money to buy brand, I can only fit into brands I am not a huge fan of.
So, what is a a Lolita in more difficult situations to do? I have to admit, my pieces are few and far between. two skirts and a JSK aren't enough to really get me through the week. So, here is what I have done, and what I am doing, to build up my wardrobe:
Lose the extra weight. I am not overweight, but I'm also not going to be able to fit into Moitie, ever. I hate admitting that, but realistically my bust and waist sizes will never get that small. I do what I can to manage the cards given to me... even if that means discarding some.
Attack thrift stores and offbrand places! Seriously, I have a lot of pieces that I love that are offbrand. If you're busty and have issues finding blouses that fit well, just find a nice button-down in your size from a department or thrift store. My shoes are from Payless, and so I don't worry about scuffing them up. I'm sure you can find pieces and find ways to make them work.
Look into outside-of-Japan online shops. The best places I can think of are the brands through QutieLand.com and Fan+Friend. Their sizing can be more customized, and can be altered as you wish. I have yet to buy a chinese brand through QutieLand, but I have heard very good things about their services. Fan+Friend is really hit-or-miss, but as long as you choose a piece that isn't too busy (with lace, in particular) you should be alright. Their prices are good, too :)
Learn to sew. Honestly, this is a life-saver. I learned how to sew on my own, by playing around on my mom's machine. While I still kind of need help constructing original pieces, I am a whiz at mending and I'm fairly good at altering. I have made one skirt before, and it is fantastic. I get more compliments on my own pieces than I do on my brand!
In conclusion, you don't need brand to be happy. It's nice. But, like most things that fall under the Lolita parasol, it is a luxury. Unlike the Lolitas that are in more ideal scenarios, we have to make do with what we have. Being resourceful is key. You can get really creative with non-brand items.
What is your favorite "resourceful" ensemble? On you, or one you have seen? Do you have any ideas as to what would make for a cute outfit regardless of size or how small a budget?
Alright, back in October of 2011... something magical happened. The improv comedy troupe I am a part of, IMPROV NATION, annually holds a Zombie Apocalypse to promote their Halloween Show. Freaking brilliant, right? Basically, dress up in blood and nastiness, meet at the Student Union, and chase kids who wanted to be attacked (marked by duct tape on their clothing) as well as Team WOMBAT, the anti-Zombie coalition. I don't have any good pictures of me in full gear, but I chose to wear a headpiece from BABY, the STARS SHINE BRIGHT and my skirt is BLACK PEACE NOW. All else - ripped up tights, scuffed up shoes, flowy black blouse - is offbrand.
Okay, I was going for a new take on Guro Loli, doing a kuro-guro scheme... basically worked, wasn't totally achieved. The silhouette looked like CRAP. But it was still awesome. And somebody cheered, "Oooh! We have a ZOMBIE LOLITA! :D " It was majestical nonetheless. I also got GREAT looks from my Japanese teacher before the event and my English teacher afterwards.
These signs were placed EVERYWHERE in the student union.
Yeah, right up front? That's me. I look absolutely terrifying.
There was a class going on inside. Somebody was antagonizing, so someone attacked, and it kind of turned into a mob attacking the window. I was amazed that I was able to get that close to the window to mess with people :D
This was pretty much a the peak of the OCCUPY protests. Brilliant.
Fallen blade of a Team WOMBAT member... after the battle.
It was so much fun. Also, to note, for any lolitas contemplating doing this: The blood we used was washable. I wore strictly black (no print, nothing but solid black) so it would be easiest to wash and would be harder to see if it didn't totally wash out. Luckily, it did totally wash out. Which was awesome.
Also, high school tours were going on at this time. We weaved out way through the crowd of high school juniors/seniors, not bothering them physically (but we did leer and growl and moan at them). One particular tour guide said the best thing: "All campuses have an atmosphere to them, and obviously ours is... different". That made my day so much better. Showering, to get all the makeup and (sticky!) blood off, was less than enchanting.
All photos were taken by the team from SWAG HARD Photography. Their Facebook page is here. They are local to the SF area, and most often hit up raves. Check out their photography. It's pretty amazing.
Greetings, and welcome to Lacrimosa Lolita, my quaint little blog. I author this blog under the pen name, Lunette Delacroix. True facts about me: I am nineteen years old, a gothic lolita, a student at San Francisco State University, and I *plan* on majoring in Music Education.
About the title... in Latin, the term "lacrimosa" translates into "weeping". A famous piece was written by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is most commonly associated with the term in the modern day. According to zenmoments.org: "The Requiem Mass in D minor by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was composed in
Vienna in 1791, during the last year of the composer’s life. ‘Lacrimosa’
is part of that Requiem Mass and reveals some of the deepest feelings
of human beings and one of mankind’s biggest fears: Death." I use the title "Lacrimosa Lolita" because of it's classically dark connotations, and I'll be frank - I really like it.
New to Lolita? Got questions? I have answers! Feel free to send me a comment here, a message on my Formspring or e-mail me at lune.x.noire@gmail.com. In my Dear Miss Lunette segments, I will most certainly answer any questions you may have, be them Lolita or something slightly relevant.
I will try to update my blog on Fridays, but I can't make any promises. Thank you, and I hope you continue reading my blog. Let's dance in this masquerade of life together.
