GOTHLOLI OF THE WEEK #52: CONOR.
† Name/URL: Conor MacLeod Keenan.
† Age: 28 (*^_^*)
† Location:I’m loath to choose just one (>_^) I’m currently in LA for grad-school. Originally from upstate NY, and prior to grad school, lived in Tokyo for four years, where I’m tentatively planning to return after finishing school.
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
On the streets of Harajuku when I was living in Tokyo after college. I didn’t really fall totally in love with it as something i might try though until I saw “Kamikaze Girls” and connected more with some of the personality behind it. More generally, I was first introduced to some of the breadth of Japanese fashion when working on a student film shoot in college directed by a Japanese friend of mine. And as for doing drag, I got my start at the tender age of 14 in a talent show. I’ve done it regularly since, including in at least one of my own short films, and in a few others. Sadly I have yet to try strutting the streets of Tokyo in full “new half” (drag/ transgendered) regalia. (ToT)
† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
That cuteness as a way of life doesn’t have to be shallow or self-indulgent; it’s quite open and giving in a way! In the U.S. there tends to be, if subconsciously, the puritanical notion that high fashion = vanity. When I was living in Tokyo I quickly realized that being well dressed was simply a courtesy to the thousands of people that have to look at you every day. I also love that in Japanese fashion, while clothes are definitely an expression of your interests and who you are, there’s much less social baggage and “meaning” behind what people wear. Outfits tend to be worn in the light hearted way a costume is, rather than the robes of some religion, and GL fashion is *the* prime example of this.
† What are your favorite GL clothing brands?
Of course, I have to say Baby… but I’m so indecisive, I tend to find something to like in just about everything. And of course, there are no major brands that I can afford. (ToT) For drag I’ve gotten the occasional designer stuff gifted, but usually I mix and match – anything from cheap costume shops etc. to Victoria’s Secret. The actual maid dress I wore to Rococo Rendezvous the other night I had a friend of mine pick up at a Don Quixote in Tokyo, and the rest (shoes, petticoat etc.) I got on line. I’m totally hooked on GL now though, and am eager to find more stuff!
† Any other comments?
Well, besides what I just mentioned, I guess for me the key has always been to feel attractive, feminine (and preferably hot (>_^) ) in whatever I wear. I always try to push the boundaries of my comfort zones, but when doing drag – and I think any time anyone puts on a dress – it’s either pure elation or absolute terror. If I like it though, if I think it’s hot/ cute, I know that it will translate to those around me – even if it’s not what they were expecting. (>_^)
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LA CARMINA
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Congrats!
she's cute -_^
What a hottie! And so well spoken too!
Congrats!
she’s cute -_^
What a hottie! And so well spoken too!
(*^_^*)
That's cosplay.
Not lolita.
That’s cosplay.
Not lolita.
“I quickly realized that being well dressed was simply a courtesy to the thousands of people that have to look at you every day. “
I absolutely love how you put things :-D
the two on the wall..?…behind you in pink remind me a bit of Puffy AmiYumi
Agreed – very well expressed!
“I quickly realized that being well dressed was simply a courtesy to the thousands of people that have to look at you every day. ”
I absolutely love how you put things :-D
the two on the wall..?…behind you in pink remind me a bit of Puffy AmiYumi
Agreed – very well expressed!
(*^_^*) x2!
those shoes are too die for!!!
those shoes are too die for!!!
… sometimes literally after one has had a few too many drinks :-p thanks! ;-)
Love the shoes *___*
Love the shoes *___*
She's really cute.. and she's my son, what can I say! ;-)
hahah love it! Someone made the same male/female boo-boo in this post:
http://www.carmenyuen.com/blog/post/index/371/N…
;)
She’s really cute.. and she’s my son, what can I say! ;-)
hahah love it! Someone made the same male/female boo-boo in this post:
http://www.carmenyuen.com/blog/post/index/371/NEW-PINK-HAIRSTYLE-VISUAL-KEI–JROCK-HAIR-GOTHIC-LOLITA-MAKEUP-HOWTO#disqus_thread
;)
lol i love it! – but i’m pretty sure she was choosing her words carefully in this case ;-p
personally, i don't think that is rori.. > <;;.. looks more… cosplay-ish..?
Gomen ne..
personally, i don’t think that is rori.. > <;;.. looks more… cosplay-ish..?
Gomen ne..
まー そうだね いいよ！ (^_<)
o(>▽<)o
めちゃくちゃセクシーですよ～
The maid costume is cute! Wish you'd sent in some of your lolita pictures though! Betcha look just as cute.
o(>▽<)o
めちゃくちゃセクシーですよ～
そのことないけど、やさしい！
絶対あるよ～！
The maid costume is cute! Wish you’d sent in some of your lolita pictures though! Betcha look just as cute.
ありがとうね！ you're all very kind.. and of course those whom have pointed out this is not lolita fashion in the strictest sense are no doubt perfectly right. I guess i've never been very good at fitting into labels, ;-p but if it's good enough for Carmina, it's good enough for me! That said, i'd love to try my hand at some more main-line GL stuff too, so if anybody can help me out… ;-p
みなよろしく！
そのことないけど、やさしい！
(*^_^*)
lol i love it! – but i'm pretty sure she was choosing her words carefully in this case ;-p
まー そうだね いいよ！ (^_<)
(*^_^*) x2!
… sometimes literally after one has had a few too many drinks :-p thanks! ;-)
ありがとうね！ you’re all very kind.. and of course those whom have pointed out this is not lolita fashion in the strictest sense are no doubt perfectly right. I guess i’ve never been very good at fitting into labels, ;-p but if it’s good enough for Carmina, it’s good enough for me! That said, i’d love to try my hand at some more main-line GL stuff too, so if anybody can help me out… ;-p
みなよろしく！
You are so great!!! I loved your interview!
You are so great!!! I loved your interview!
絶対あるよ～！
i should say the type your wearing looks more like ero and maid loli together, nice! Lobe your shoes! ^^
i should say the type your wearing looks more like ero and maid loli together, nice! Lobe your shoes! ^^
i should say the type your wearing looks more like ero and maid loli together, nice! Lobe your shoes! ^^