GOTHLOLI OF THE WEEK #47: KAREN.
† Name/URL: Karen O’Keeffe.
† Age: I’m 39 years OLD (40 on January 30th).
† Location: I live in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
I was introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion in February 2006. I was on MySpace, clicking around when I found a page that had many Malice Mizer videos. I had never heard of them before. Their way of presenting music was completly facinating to me. I am part of the Gothic community here in Toronto and was dressing goth and although I liked the clothes there was something about sporting the trad-goth look that didn’t sit right with me. When I saw how Mana was dressed I thought “perfect-this is ME” and I made the transition. Dressing Gothic Lolita is just a very comfortable place for me to be.
† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
I have always liked dressing in a way that is “well put together” and this ethic is simply able to thrive within the realm of Gothic Lolita! The same can be said for the culture. There are so many rude, pushy and inconsiderate people out there and I want nothing to do with that. I do believe it is part of GL culture to be above that-to present ourselves as decent ladies. I believe that when you adopt the GL style one should adopt this attitude as well.
† What are your favorite GL clothing brands?
My favouite brand is Moi Meme Moitie. But I suppose I am an equal opportunity brand lover! I like Metamorphose and there are some black dresses from Baby and Alice and the Pirates that I would really love to own!
† Any other comments?
I wear Lolita pretty much on a daily basis but my favourire place to wear it is onstage! I wear the look with pride and hope that I am being a good ambassador for our scene.
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Grim greetz from VOLKMAR in Australia.
Sin and dark regards.
Wow, she's awesome! I love the top 4th dress!
39 years old????? are you kidding me? IMPOSSIBLE!!!
This was a slap in my face, i'm just 25 yo and used to feel old to Lolita.
But you look gorgeous!!!
kisses
She's been in the English version of the Gothic & Lolita Bible, right? I think I've seen the top right picture before, I'm almost sure it was there!
i absolutely adore her style! <3
Karen Darlin you are a star and really do make the perfect Lolita you so deserve to be Loli of the week Big Hugs to you..you are an inspiration to all Lolis..Cheers Georgie Gal :)
like your photos so much ! *hugs*
Good eye! Yes, there's a pic of her in there (in front of tombstones).
Grim greetz from VOLKMAR in Australia.
Sin and dark regards.
Wow, she’s awesome! I love the top 4th dress!
ah, me too!
and i must say she’s absolutely adorable
10 million kudos!!!
:gushes over shoes: i need some of those shoes
very adorable and very purty
39 years old????? are you kidding me? IMPOSSIBLE!!!
This was a slap in my face, i’m just 25 yo and used to feel old to Lolita.
But you look gorgeous!!!
kisses
She’s been in the English version of the Gothic & Lolita Bible, right? I think I’ve seen the top right picture before, I’m almost sure it was there!
Good eye! Yes, there’s a pic of her in there (in front of tombstones).
i absolutely adore her style! <3
Karen Darlin you are a star and really do make the perfect Lolita you so deserve to be Loli of the week Big Hugs to you..you are an inspiration to all Lolis..Cheers Georgie Gal :)
like your photos so much ! *hugs*
39 and still absolutely beautiful in lolita – she is definitely an inspiration. ^^
Ooh, I saw Karen in the latest english language GLB! I loved her comment that “Lolita is a speck of beauty floating on a sea of the mundane”. Perfectly put, deary! ^o^/
:gushes over shoes: i need some of those shoes
very adorable and very purty
39 and still absolutely beautiful in lolita – she is definitely an inspiration. ^^
Ooh, I saw Karen in the latest english language GLB! I loved her comment that “Lolita is a speck of beauty floating on a sea of the mundane”. Perfectly put, deary! ^o^/
Woah. I seriously thought she was 20 y.o or something. Karen, You really look young (:
And I love your dresses, Seriously too pretty ^o^
wow she looks good for her age!
Woah. I seriously thought she was 20 y.o or something. Karen, You really look young (:
And I love your dresses, Seriously too pretty ^o^
she doesnt look like 40!
more like 20
I love her dresses =D
you look damn decadant for your age. lovely.
The cloth, text and lady are an amazing addition to the lolita of the week!
ah, me too!
and i must say she's absolutely adorable
10 million kudos!!!
wow she looks good for her age!
Awesome! She is a true inspiration to older lolitas and I applaud her for her wonderful style. Thank you La Carmina picking Karen and showing people that a lolita comes in all ages.
she doesnt look like 40!
more like 20
I love her dresses =D
you look damn decadant for your age. lovely.
The cloth, text and lady are an amazing addition to the lolita of the week!
Awesome! She is a true inspiration to older lolitas and I applaud her for her wonderful style. Thank you La Carmina picking Karen and showing people that a lolita comes in all ages.
She is so cute and I love her MmM dresses so much <3
She looks so young *_*
I was so surprised when I read she was 39 :o
Love all those pretty dresses <3
She is so cute and I love her MmM dresses so much <3
She looks so young *_*
I was so surprised when I read she was 39 :o
Love all those pretty dresses <3
Wow! I've never seen someone that old wearing lolita! And definitely not with such pride! You look great! I always thoght lolitas closed their wardrobe in an age of 25, but now I realize I don't have to be afraid of being to old! I will do just as you! Wear my clothes with pride and not care about age! (it's just a number anyway).
Wow! I’ve never seen someone that old wearing lolita! And definitely not with such pride! You look great! I always thoght lolitas closed their wardrobe in an age of 25, but now I realize I don’t have to be afraid of being to old! I will do just as you! Wear my clothes with pride and not care about age! (it’s just a number anyway).
I love her! So cute & the style really suits her!
I love her! So cute & the style really suits her!
I really have to thank everyone for writing all those nice things about me. I have to admit I'm a little teary eyed! Age really is a number! Although I'm a little freaked out that I've been around the sun 40 times! You have to do what is comfortable for you!
Thank you to LaCarmina for choosing me as Lolita of the Week!
Have a great week!
I really have to thank everyone for writing all those nice things about me. I have to admit I’m a little teary eyed! Age really is a number! Although I’m a little freaked out that I’ve been around the sun 40 times! You have to do what is comfortable for you!
Thank you to LaCarmina for choosing me as Lolita of the Week!
Have a great week!
Oh! so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remenber my lover named“Alice”……………….
Age isn't reration cuty!!
I love her style.
By the way, I wanna be freind of Aiko………
………………..sorry for my poor English……………………
Oh! so cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remenber my lover named“Alice”……………….
Age isn’t reration cuty!!
I love her style.
By the way, I wanna be freind of Aiko………
………………..sorry for my poor English……………………
She's simply amazing, living prouf that lolita ins'nt reserved for young persons. I adore her, simply stunning in every way!
She’s simply amazing, living prouf that lolita ins’nt reserved for young persons. I adore her, simply stunning in every way!
She is 39 and a Gothic Lolita? She still looks deceptivity young. So you can dress in this style and still look elegant. I only got into the fashion via the Tokyo Pop Gothic and Lolita bible released early in America this year. Some of the clothes looks casual enough to every day. I admit I haven't been in this style long and not brave enough to make a submisson maybe when I find my style I might submit. You Gothic Lolitas look so pretty.
She is 39 and a Gothic Lolita? She still looks deceptivity young. So you can dress in this style and still look elegant. I only got into the fashion via the Tokyo Pop Gothic and Lolita bible released early in America this year. Some of the clothes looks casual enough to every day. I admit I haven’t been in this style long and not brave enough to make a submisson maybe when I find my style I might submit. You Gothic Lolitas look so pretty.
oh Karen, you are so lovely.
oh Karen, you are so lovely.
oh Karen, you are so lovely.