GOTHLOLI OF THE WEEK #83: ALEXANDRA. FILM OF THE WEEK: MILO AND OTIS. LA CARMINA BOOK TOUR, BARNES & NOBLE TABLE DISPLAY NEWS.
† Name: Alexandra
† Age: 18
† Location: Marseille, France
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
I began to be interested in Japan 5 years ago, and it all first came from the music: I fell in love with Visual Kei. This was so new for me, the sounds, the atmosphere and the appearance! That underground fashion was exactly what I needed to satisfy my thirst of eccentric styles. So, all along, I bought Japanese Punk clothes such as SEX POT ReVeNGe, Gothic Lolita clothes such as Black Peace Now or Algonquins, and I still try hard to buy only Japanese brands, to make my little tribute to them.
† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
What I really like about GL style is the possibility to escape classic styles, to be eccentric, even if, contrary to Japan, here in France, I can’t be dressed like the in the streets without being taken as a foolish girl. All the Goth Loli culture is deeply inspired of European old styles so Europeans who don’t know Goth Loli fashion find it ridiculous to wear today.
† What are your favorite GL clothing brands?
For the Goth Loli style, definitely Black Peace Now! And Algonquins too, even if it’s cuter ^.^
† Any other comments (inspiration, tips, favorites)?
Goth Loli fashion is very huge and kind of endless, you are certain to find the style that will fit you! From the Punk Loli to the Sweet Loli, passing through the Classical Loli or the EGA, it’s so beautiful to see!
Film of the Week #33: The Adventures of Milo and Otis (dir. Masanori Hata). A sweet Japanese live-action film about an orange tabby and pug. The cat climbs in a box and drifts down a river; the dog chases after him, leading to harrowing escapades with woodland creatures. Milo and Otis was the very first movie I saw in theaters (in Hong Kong, circa 1986)! I learned later that it was embroiled in animal abuse allegations, but none of the claims were ever verified, so it’s hard to say what really went on…
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MARVELOUS news, darklings… in Octorber, Cute Yummy Time will be displayed prominently on a “featured books” table at Barnes & Noble! Soon, you’ll be able to get a copy of the book anywhere in the world. Two book tour dates have been confirmed so far… I’ll keep you posted on everything.
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Wahhh, I love Milo and Otis! I have a baby pug, so our entire family loves this movie.
I love Milo and Otis! I used to watch it all the time when I was younger. I'm glad you love it too. =)
Wahhh, I love Milo and Otis! I have a baby pug, so our entire family loves this movie.
Have you seen this??? Video of a puppy pug who can’t get up! http://dlisted.com/node/33744
Oh my goodness, that was adorable! *dies* Our whole family loves this video, because our pug Sophie does this all the time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uuqXXT7VYo Definately a pug thing!
I love Milo and Otis! I used to watch it all the time when I was younger. I’m glad you love it too. =)
I haven’t seen it in years, but I still remember the landscape vividly…
awww…milo and otis!
i loved that movie when i was little!
and i have a cat too, so it always makes me miss her.
but yay! milo and otis! :)
Congrats on the display! I can't wait to see the book at Barnes & Noble (they get way too much of my patronage anyway)…And also congrats on the book tour–I'm still holding you to that glass of absinthe! ;)
OMG T-This movie… I think I now it! I didn't know it was from Japan… I looove it, so cute and awesome! I saw it as a little child and I still have to cry today when I watch it x).
awww…milo and otis!
i loved that movie when i was little!
and i have a cat too, so it always makes me miss her.
but yay! milo and otis! :)
Congrats on the display! I can’t wait to see the book at Barnes & Noble (they get way too much of my patronage anyway)…And also congrats on the book tour–I’m still holding you to that glass of absinthe! ;)
Most certainly. ;) It looks promising that there will be a LA Weekly interview and book signing in LA….
OMG T-This movie… I think I now it! I didn’t know it was from Japan… I looove it, so cute and awesome! I saw it as a little child and I still have to cry today when I watch it x).
Haha I think the sweetness of the movie makes it distinctively Japanese… It’s not one of those American smart-talking, wise-cracking animal films like Space Puppies or whatever it’s called… horrible!
… i feel inspired :D
I can't wait 'til Cute Yummy Time comes out! I showed my boyfriend a preview you had on your blog, and, well… let's just say he'll be even more excited than me. ^_^
thanks so much again for featuring !
I like to see myself on your page 8D
x3
kisses
Wow! Alexandra can pull of both sweet & punk Lolita.
Very good! Love it!
Milo & Otis!
I used to watch that all the time!!!!
Maybe where my love for pugs came about….
Although I still love kitties more.
Yesh!
This means soon I will be able to post pics in my album of my sad attemped at following ur recipies!
Oh she is beautiful lol Her and I think almost exactly alike ya~
OMG Is she cosplay DJ SiSeN with those silver falls? I love it <3333
thanks for the kind words ^o^
In fact, I'm not cosplaying Sisen, I'm also a cyber so I went to a Tokyo Decadence dressed like one ! Sisen is also a cyber so we found each other alike xD we took a photo to immortalize it x3
I love cyber style too n.n
I really like eccentric styles <3333
hugs !
Ooh yeah me too hahaha If I could gather everything, I would wear it in the street because it's fun to wear something either everyone or not a lot of people wear xD
YOU ARE AWESOME <3 *glomp*
wow Alexandra is beautiful! & inspiring…
Haha! I remember Milo & Otis!! I loved that movie when I was little! ^-^
& can't wait to pick up a copy of Cute Yummy Time.
Most certainly. ;) It looks promising that there will be a LA Weekly interview and book signing in LA….
Have you seen this??? Video of a puppy pug who can't get up! http://dlisted.com/node/33744
I haven't seen it in years, but I still remember the landscape vividly…
Haha I think the sweetness of the movie makes it distinctively Japanese… It's not one of those American smart-talking, wise-cracking animal films like Space Puppies or whatever it's called… horrible!
Thank YOU — you look lovely!
hahah looking forward to photos!
I should rent it again…
… i feel inspired :D
I can’t wait ’til Cute Yummy Time comes out! I showed my boyfriend a preview you had on your blog, and, well… let’s just say he’ll be even more excited than me. ^_^
thanks so much again for featuring !
I like to see myself on your page 8D
x3
kisses
Thank YOU — you look lovely!
:D
Wow! Alexandra can pull of both sweet & punk Lolita.
Very good! Love it!
Milo & Otis!
I used to watch that all the time!!!!
Maybe where my love for pugs came about….
Although I still love kitties more.
Yesh!
This means soon I will be able to post pics in my album of my sad attemped at following ur recipies!
hahah looking forward to photos!
Oh she is beautiful lol Her and I think almost exactly alike ya~
OMG Is she cosplay DJ SiSeN with those silver falls? I love it <3333
thanks for the kind words ^o^
In fact, I’m not cosplaying Sisen, I’m also a cyber so I went to a Tokyo Decadence dressed like one ! Sisen is also a cyber so we found each other alike xD we took a photo to immortalize it x3
I love cyber style too n.n
I really like eccentric styles <3333
hugs !
Ooh yeah me too hahaha If I could gather everything, I would wear it in the street because it’s fun to wear something either everyone or not a lot of people wear xD
YOU ARE AWESOME <3 *glomp*
wow Alexandra is beautiful! & inspiring…
Haha! I remember Milo & Otis!! I loved that movie when I was little! ^-^
& can’t wait to pick up a copy of Cute Yummy Time.
I should rent it again…
Oh my goodness, that was adorable! *dies* Our whole family loves this video, because our pug Sophie does this all the time: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uuqXXT7VYo Definately a pug thing!
Very attractive photos of
GOTHLOLI OF THE WEEK #83: ALEXANDRA
Very attractive photos of
GOTHLOLI OF THE WEEK #83: ALEXANDRA
Oh my ! The loli one's really cute <3 xD
Oh my ! The loli one’s really cute <3 xD
:D
I'm not sure if it's the time or place, but considering it's the internet, I don't care.
Milo and Otis is an AWFUL movie. It's just horrid what they did to those poor animals. It isn't cute or sweet, it's torture. I used to love it as well, and then I found out what was really happening during and after filming. So many animals died just to make it. It makes me sick to even think about it.
I’m not sure if it’s the time or place, but considering it’s the internet, I don’t care.
Milo and Otis is an AWFUL movie. It’s just horrid what they did to those poor animals. It isn’t cute or sweet, it’s torture. I used to love it as well, and then I found out what was really happening during and after filming. So many animals died just to make it. It makes me sick to even think about it.
I'm not sure if it's the time or place, but considering it's the internet, I don't care.
Milo and Otis is an AWFUL movie. It's just horrid what they did to those poor animals. It isn't cute or sweet, it's torture. I used to love it as well, and then I found out what was really happening during and after filming. So many animals died just to make it. It makes me sick to even think about it.