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SILVER GOTH CRUCIFIX CROSS RING, ALICE & THE PIRATES HIGH CORSET WAIST SKIRT, GOTHLOLI HAIR, DARK CABARET NEO-VICTORIANA STYLE.


I didn’t have to steal Lemon’s crucifix ring after all — I got my own silver/black knuckle jewelry. You’ll never guess the brand. Guess! I’m serious… it’s by Guess.

Shopping Lesson 1: Never pooh-pooh brands simply because they have an “undesirable” name or image. You never know what might find in the most unlikely of stores. (Recall these slick black gloves from Le Chateau?)

Shopping Lesson 2: Look around and ask for a discount. I found this ring in Canadian department store The Bay; it was in a gift box and listed at $25. Then I looked on the display counter and found the exact same item, without a fancy box, for $20. Finally, I asked the lady if there were any discounts. Lo and behold, she told me that if I picked up a flyer from a different counter, I’d get 15% off any purchase — so I wound up paying $17! If I hadn’t looked and asked around, I would have paid $8 more for the ring.

Black lace top: Two sheer, lacy tops worn over each other, for a layered effect.
High-waisted skirt with corset lacing: Alice and the Pirates, from Laforet Harajuku.
Kawaii rings: Nile Perch (fairy kei store in Laforet Harajuku) and Outlet in Ikebukuro.
Cute black rabbit plush charm: from a Harajuku store. I wear it on my purse or in my hair.
Yellow buckle boots: John Fluevog
Goth top with flowing sleeves: Metamorphose temps de fille, from Closet Child Shinjuku
Silver crown choker: Black Peace Now, from Closet Child Harajuku

Asia rock festivals, v-rock visual kei festival, rock festivals, Rock & Roll, Fuji Rock Festival, China rock music, Asia rock and punk concerts, heavy metal, Rock in India, Rockitt festival Hong Kong, Mima Macau, pentaport, jisan valley

I’m so very happy: my Asia Rock Festivals Guide for 2010 made CNN’s Travel main page… with a featured photo of Visual Kei masters Versailles! (Yukiro will have a front-row report of Jasmine You’s memorial for you in early January.)

Have you noticed my spanking new blog header? Basil Farrow and I were digitally illustrated by the talented Miss Angela Che. She’s an LA-based illustrator who works in a variety of media (fabrics patterns, packaging, 3D). Check out Angela’s site — you’ll be blown away by the kawaii.

Coming up: a glut of Basil Farrow photos and big announcements about 2010!

Song of the Day #272: Alphaville – Big In Japan

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50 Comments

  1. Michelle
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 5:38 am | Permalink

    LOVE IT! so cute!

  2. Katie
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 5:39 am | Permalink

    love the new header
    :D

  3. Wraith Mistress
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 5:40 am | Permalink

    Oh! I love it! So cute!

  4. Roel
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 6:33 am | Permalink

    It’s awesome!

  5. shichi
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 6:53 am | Permalink

    This is my new favorite thing.

  6. Michelle
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 5:38 am | Permalink

    LOVE IT! so cute!

  7. Katie
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 5:39 am | Permalink

    love the new header
    :D

  8. Wraith Mistress
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 5:40 am | Permalink

    Oh! I love it! So cute!

  9. Roel
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 6:33 am | Permalink

    It's awesome!

  10. shichi
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 6:53 am | Permalink

    This is my new favorite thing.

  11. lacarmina
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:00 am | Permalink

    You can borrow it ^^

  12. shichi
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 9:17 am | Permalink

    Hmm. Perhaps…

    I'll bring some femme boots.

  13. AngryBroomstick
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 3:05 pm | Permalink

    the new header is cool. congrats for making CNN’s website !

    • lacarmina
      Posted December 31, 2009 at 10:17 pm | Permalink

      Thanks! Currently working on another article that features Visual Kei…

  14. Ness
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    Wow thats Guess? Well I love it.

  15. Clare
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:44 pm | Permalink

    Happy new year to you, Basil and all your friends!!!! :) xxxxx

  16. Tofu4me
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:45 pm | Permalink

    AaTP skirt is beautiful and you’re looking great as usual! Btw, Happy New Year! ^^

  17. Dani
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:48 pm | Permalink

    GREAT NEW YEAR FOR YOU!!!
    with RED-HOT-KISSES,
    dani (vocal)

  18. Francisca Hagen
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:54 pm | Permalink

    Looking good in your outfit!!

    And your new header looks good :)

    • lacarmina
      Posted December 31, 2009 at 10:16 pm | Permalink

      I’m so pleased with the new header — and it was completely unexpected!

      • Francisca Hagen
        Posted January 1, 2010 at 12:42 am | Permalink

        Yeah! Well I was curious, how did the people on your reunion react on your clothes? :) Positive? This was for your reunion, am I right?

        Well Happy New Year :D

        • lacarmina
          Posted January 1, 2010 at 9:54 pm | Permalink

          haha yeah, for a high school reunion. They thought it was great!

  19. AngryBroomstick
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 3:05 pm | Permalink

    the new header is cool. congrats for making CNN's website !

  20. Karly
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 10:15 pm | Permalink

    beautiful la carmina!!<3

  21. Moon Maiden 90
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 10:16 pm | Permalink

    good tips…I have also found that looking in collections that I would not normally look in can produce some pleasant surprises! so this is true!…
    I Luv your top & the Alice & pirates skirt!!!!!! I want it! lol

    Have A Very Happy New Years Eve! =)

  22. Purple Velvet
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 10:31 pm | Permalink

    ††† … WISHING U A MAGIKAL NEW YEAR BEAUTIFUL … XOXOXO … †††

  23. Ness
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:43 pm | Permalink

    Wow thats Guess? Well I love it.

  24. Clare
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:44 pm | Permalink

    Happy new year to you, Basil and all your friends!!!! :) xxxxx

  25. Tofu4me
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:45 pm | Permalink

    AaTP skirt is beautiful and you're looking great as usual! Btw, Happy New Year! ^^

  26. Dani
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:48 pm | Permalink

    GREAT NEW YEAR FOR YOU!!!
    with RED-HOT-KISSES,
    dani (vocal)

  27. Francisca Hagen
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 7:54 pm | Permalink

    Looking good in your outfit!!

    And your new header looks good :)

  28. Karly
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 10:15 pm | Permalink

    beautiful la carmina!!<3

  29. Moon Maiden 90
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 10:16 pm | Permalink

    good tips…I have also found that looking in collections that I would not normally look in can produce some pleasant surprises! so this is true!…
    I Luv your top & the Alice & pirates skirt!!!!!! I want it! lol

    Have A Very Happy New Years Eve! =)

  30. lacarmina
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 10:16 pm | Permalink

    Nyappy New Year!! :P

  31. lacarmina
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 10:16 pm | Permalink

    I'm so pleased with the new header — and it was completely unexpected!

  32. lacarmina
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 10:17 pm | Permalink

    Thanks! Currently working on another article that features Visual Kei…

  33. Purple Velvet
    Posted December 31, 2009 at 10:31 pm | Permalink

    ††† … WISHING U A MAGIKAL NEW YEAR BEAUTIFUL … XOXOXO … †††

  34. All Women Stalker
    Posted January 1, 2010 at 5:42 am | Permalink

    I love your outfit! It’s so pretty!

    • lacarmina
      Posted January 1, 2010 at 9:52 pm | Permalink

      Thanks! I’m going to edit the New Years outfit photos now..

  35. Francisca Hagen
    Posted January 1, 2010 at 12:42 am | Permalink

    Yeah! Well I was curious, how did the people on your reunion react on your clothes? :) Positive? This was for your reunion, am I right?

    Well Happy New Year :D

  36. All Women Stalker
    Posted January 1, 2010 at 5:42 am | Permalink

    I love your outfit! It's so pretty!

  37. lacarmina
    Posted January 1, 2010 at 9:52 pm | Permalink

    Thanks! I'm going to edit the New Years outfit photos now..

  38. lacarmina
    Posted January 1, 2010 at 9:54 pm | Permalink

    haha yeah, for a high school reunion. They thought it was great!

  39. Diabetic Lolita
    Posted July 25, 2010 at 7:07 pm | Permalink

    I looooooooove your outfit!

    I am no fan of yellow boots, but they add some nice contrast to your outfit!

    By the way, is there anyway I can follow your blog with blogspot.com ?

    • lacarmina
      Posted July 25, 2010 at 8:23 pm | Permalink

      Hi! I think you can follow via Google Connect — the box is on the right sidebar (scroll down). xoxo

  40. Diabetic Lolita
    Posted July 25, 2010 at 7:07 pm | Permalink

    I looooooooove your outfit!

    I am no fan of yellow boots, but they add some nice contrast to your outfit!

    By the way, is there anyway I can follow your blog with blogspot.com ?

  41. lacarmina
    Posted July 25, 2010 at 8:23 pm | Permalink

    Hi! I think you can follow via Google Connect — the box is on the right sidebar (scroll down). xoxo

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