GOTH FEATHER EYELASHES, STEAMPUNK LIP SERVICE SKIRT, GREEN LIPSTICK, FEATHERED BOA. D'ESPAIRSRAY VISUAL KEI CONCERT OUTFIT.
Rose and I made an epic road trip to Seattle for the D’espairsRay concert (full report and exclusive photos by yours truly coming right up). It was great meeting many of you there! We did dramatique makeup for the occasion…
Hair: I gathered the hair in the back and tied it over the front. The bottom is secured with a skull hair tie, gifted from Hellcatpunks. I put black and gold flower clips from Daiso on the side.
Eye makeup: I applied green sparkly eyeshadow with a wet brush (gifted from Sugarpill) over the lids. My feathered eyelashes are from Don Quixote in Tokyo: they cost way less than similar ones than Shu Uemura or Make Up Forever Professional. The bottom lashes are also from a Japanese dollar store, as are the gem stickers on the inside corners.
Lips: Outlined with a dark green eye pencil from Japan, and filled with light green Limette Smudgeliner gifted from Annabelle Cosmetics. Finished with a fake mole.
The Visual Kei concert took place at the Showbox, right by Pike Place Market. The bouncers were a little brusque, but we were saved by James of Sword Records. (A million thank yous for the tickets, photo passes and general awesomeness.)
Rose looks like she stepped out of a Goth Jungle Book: leopard print boots, taxidermied mouse headband and fox purse. She made both of the animal accessories herself! The best part: she put gems on the eyes to make the faces cute rather than creepy. Before you freak out, rest assured that Rose is an avid supporter of animal rights and makes sure all her materials are from cruelty-free sources… If you have questions for her, feel free to leave a comment in this post.
Vivienne Westwood jewelry always pairs well with Gothic Lolita dresses. Can you read the tattoo on her arm? Do you know where the song lyric is from?
We spent quite a bit of time tearing and pinning materials while dressing up…
Top: Muji
Lace mini-corset: Spider, a Hong Kong Lolita brand
Steampunk gathered skirt: gifted from Lip Service (buy it here.) Amazing “old newspaper” print and buckle/rivet detail.
Black feather boa: got it for next to nothing at a Paramount movie wardrobe sale.
Gold bead bracelet: made it myself
Tights: Vivienne Westwood, from Marui Shinjuku
Shoes: Leche by Yosuke, from Marui One Shinjuku
We’re standing behind the Gum Wall at Pike Place Market. Now that’s what I call a sticky situation. (Sorry, couldn’t resist…)
PS: please read my new CNNGo article – 72 hours in Osaka: an alternative and traditional “greatest hits” of the city. I included Fu-ki’s heavy metal Bar Midian, DJ Taiki’s Black Veil Goth party, and quotes by Takumi’s Heart. And cute panda bears!
What do you think of our extreme concert outfits and Rose’s fox bag? Have you ever tried feathered eyelashes? D’espairsRay coverage and Seattle Goth / absinthe adventures still to come!
Japanese Word of the Day: Ke = Fur
Song of the Day: reach up to the universe – S.T.A.R.S (Available from Hearjapan.)
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where did rose get the boots?! they are awesome! lol and i clearly don’t have enough shoes/boots!
ahah I know, I want those!! And a lot of things in her collection! I’ll ask her…
wow, awesome outfits!
Rose’s accessories look so real ! O_O I’d believe they were real animals, if you hadn’t said they weren’t. About the tattoo, I don’t know many kanji, so… ^^”
Ohh they ARE real… sorry about the confusion! I just meant they aren’t from cruel sources… the mouse died in a pet store and the fox is from an estate…
wow. i really love your look. :)
Thanks, Kath!
where did rose get the boots?! they are awesome! lol and i clearly don't have enough shoes/boots!
I am not so fond on having a dead animal anywhere near me.. or as a bag etc.. >.>
We have a similair sticky wall in Alkmaar too! XD
Hahaha I guess gum is popular everywhere… this could NEVER happen in Singapore ;)
They are real animals, taxidermy is stuffing or using the fur of dead animals. She only said they were from cruelty-free sources, not that they were fake, haha. DAT MOUSE HEADBAND, I want it so bad.
The mouse has a heart gem on his butt. :)
wow, awesome outfits!
Rose's accessories look so real ! O_O I'd believe they were real animals, if you hadn't said they weren't. About the tattoo, I don't know many kanji, so… ^^”
Those eyelashes look amazing on you!
And that gum wall is really awesome! :D
<3 Thanks! Miss you!
wow. i really love your look. :)
I am not so fond on having a dead animal anywhere near me.. or as a bag etc.. >.>
We have a similair sticky wall in Alkmaar too! XD
They are real animals, taxidermy is stuffing or using the fur of dead animals. She only said they were from cruelty-free sources, not that they were fake, haha. DAT MOUSE HEADBAND, I want it so bad.
gorgeous~ <3
Wahhh, you look like a doll. Can I put you on my shelf?
This is such a hot look~ XD
no offense but the critters r creepy…they still have faces o_0
i like prada bags. what about you ?
that skirt is amazing <3
Lip Service FTW.
aha indeed! ^_^
awesome! Couldn’t go but will see Dir En Grey!
This is so MALICE :)
Thank you dolls! ♥
love the building yall picked :)
love the outfits! and i love the random person in the back! lol.
Ahaha the bouncer! I didn’t even realize!
♥ the eyelashes and the skirt!
p.s. does Rose have a blog? lol i have to admit i like her headband…
I think she’s tweaking her blog and it’ll be up soon… I really think she should sell her accessories online! Seems like there’s lots of interest!
i do have a blog~! i just deleted old entries and started using it again~!
pandasnacks.tumblr.com
Awww cute background! <3 <3 I'll link your name to your Tumblr from now on.
ah, or you could link my website~! its slowly getting done~
pandasnacks.com
Those eyelashes look amazing on you!
And that gum wall is really awesome! :D
I LOVE the taxidermy fox purse!!! :
OMG i love it.. and those eyelashes give the look an awesome touch ;)
exelente
Love It! Your Blog’s are so happening. Great outfits and fashion.
<2 Thanks babe.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! You and Rose look FANTASTIC <33~~♥♥♥ Can't wait for the concert review XD
woahh…. I love those feather kind of eyelashes. You guys look totally like super spooky porcelain dolls.
LOVEEEEEEEEEE it all. ALL of it. Everything. A lot.”
i want a fox purse!! XD
Hehe maybe she’ll make you one! XD
gorgeous~ <3
Wahhh, you look like a doll. Can I put you on my shelf?
This is such a hot look~ XD
no offense but the critters r creepy…they still have faces o_0
that skirt is amazing <3
awesome! Couldn't go but will see Dir En Grey!
This is so MALICE :)
love the building yall picked :)
love the outfits! and i love the random person in the back! lol.
Ahaha the bouncer! I didn't even realize!
Thank you dolls! ♥
ahah I know, I want those!! And a lot of things in her collection! I'll ask her…
Ohh they ARE real… sorry about the confusion! I just meant they aren't from cruel sources… the mouse died in a pet store and the fox is from an estate…
Thanks, Kath!
Hahaha I guess gum is popular everywhere… this could NEVER happen in Singapore ;)
The mouse has a heart gem on his butt. :)
<3 Thanks! Miss you!
Lip Service FTW.
♥ the eyelashes and the skirt!
p.s. does Rose have a blog? lol i have to admit i like her headband…
aha indeed! ^_^
I think she's tweaking her blog and it'll be up soon… I really think she should sell her accessories online! Seems like there's lots of interest!
OK, somehow I did not notice the mouse on her head. (Maybe because I’m short?) Anyway, needless to say – you guys looked awesome! <3
aha it was also dark in there. SO glad to have met you!
I LOVE the taxidermy fox purse!!! :
OMG I was in Seattle this weekend too! I was there for a wedding so unfortunately I couldn’t see D’espa. The outfits look like they would be hot and uncomfortable during the concert, but then again, I found Seattle weather to be chilly and perfect for wearing gothic aristocrat. ^^ The stars on the fox’s eyes do make it less creepy. Very clever idea.
Ahh no way… you could have joined us for some absinthe! ;)
Actually, it was not at all crowded inside… I felt bad, but the turnout wasn’t great. So we had a lot of space…
OMG i love it.. and those eyelashes give the look an awesome touch ;)
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DRay cancelled all Texas shows :( otherwise I would see them on the 16th.I hope it was amazing though! I will just wait till they hopefully decide to come see us.I have to admit your friend’s accessories scare me…but then again I’m a vegan XDI love your outfit though! The feather boa was a very nice touch! And I’m loving the skirt as well as the hairstyle!
I have good news… Askew Magazine will send you a free D’espairs booklet if you bought tickets for their cancelled show! Go to http://www.askewmagazine.com for details. xo
Love It! Your Blog's are so happening. Great outfits and fashion.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! You and Rose look FANTASTIC <33~~♥♥♥ Can't wait for the concert review XD
Omg I knew you looked familiar! I saw you at the concert but I couldn’t put my finger on who you were. ;_; I loved your skirt! The turnout wasn’t good at all sadly, but It was it was a fun concert for those of us who went~ xD And the bouncers there are scary. >.>
Ohh no kidding!! Next time, come say hi! :) I felt bad about the turnout… I hope there’s a good way to get the word out…
Forever love!
woahh…. I love those feather kind of eyelashes. You guys look totally like super spooky porcelain dolls.
LOVEEEEEEEEEE it all. ALL of it. Everything. A lot.”
i want a fox purse!! XD
The dead animals as accessories are spooky. I love the feather eyelashes. James looks different perhaps because he seems younger here than in say, DEATH POINT’s pv.
Whaaat James M was in the Death Point PV? Link!!
Awesome. I saw you guys earlier at the comic shop where I work — her purse is pretty unmistakeable — and thought you looked awesome. :D
No kidding!! Wait, which comic shop was it? The one in Pike Place Market?
ah, from the comments on the blog I understood that the animals were already dead when they were used for accesories. . . I was a little worried when I first saw the art she creates. My first thought was, “where do people sell poor animals like that?!?!” now i feel better! :D awsome outfits & love the eyelashes! looks great on you <3
OK, somehow I did not notice the mouse on her head. (Maybe because I'm short?) Anyway, needless to say – you guys looked awesome! <3
OMG I was in Seattle this weekend too! I was there for a wedding so unfortunately I couldn't see D'espa. The outfits look like they would be hot and uncomfortable during the concert, but then again, I found Seattle weather to be chilly and perfect for wearing gothic aristocrat. ^^ The stars on the fox's eyes do make it less creepy. Very clever idea.
DRay cancelled all Texas shows :( otherwise I would see them on the 16th.
I hope it was amazing though! I will just wait till they hopefully decide to come see us.
I have to admit your friend's accessories scare me…but then again I'm a vegan XD
I love your outfit though! The feather boa was a very nice touch! And I'm loving the skirt as well as the hairstyle!
<2 Thanks babe.
Hehe maybe she'll make you one! XD
aha it was also dark in there. SO glad to have met you!
Ahh no way… you could have joined us for some absinthe! ;)
Actually, it was not at all crowded inside… I felt bad, but the turnout wasn't great. So we had a lot of space…
I have good news… Askew Magazine will send you a free D'espairs booklet if you bought tickets for their cancelled show! Go to http://www.askewmagazine.com for details. xo
DUDE?!
since when are you in seattle?!?!?!
how long are you staying?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?
8D 8D 8D
Sad face… we’re already gone… but had a wonderful time! Seattle photos to come… absinthe and Goth clubbing!
Omg I knew you looked familiar! I saw you at the concert but I couldn't put my finger on who you were. ;_; I loved your skirt! The turnout wasn't good at all sadly, but It was it was a fun concert for those of us who went~ xD And the bouncers there are scary. >.>
Forever love!
Ohh no kidding!! Next time, come say hi! :) I felt bad about the turnout… I hope there's a good way to get the word out…
i do have a blog~! i just deleted old entries and started using it again~!
pandasnacks.tumblr.com
Awww cute background! <3 <3 I'll link your name to your Tumblr from now on.
The dead animals as accessories are spooky. I love the feather eyelashes. James looks different perhaps because he seems younger here than in say, DEATH POINT's pv.
Awesome. I saw you guys earlier at the comic shop where I work — her purse is pretty unmistakeable — and thought you looked awesome. :D
No kidding!! Wait, which comic shop was it? The one in Pike Place Market?
Whaaat James M was in the Death Point PV? Link!!
ダサい！最低！何これ？
ah, from the comments on the blog I understood that the animals were already dead when they were used for accesories. . . I was a little worried when I first saw the art she creates. My first thought was, “where do people sell poor animals like that?!?!” now i feel better! :D awsome outfits & love the eyelashes! looks great on you <3
DUDE?!
since when are you in seattle?!?!?!
how long are you staying?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?
8D 8D 8D
Sad face… we're already gone… but had a wonderful time! Seattle photos to come… absinthe and Goth clubbing!
ダサい！最低！何これ？
ah, or you could link my website~! its slowly getting done~
pandasnacks.com
you look like a dead-doll this is so B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L <3<3
Wonderfull!!!
You and Rose look amazing! What a trip her accessories are! I love what she does. We have a bubblegum alley in San Luis Obispo, CA. Its weird because the gum sorta absorbs sounds and makes the alley feel really dank and strange…hope yr doin gr8 Carmina! <3
you look like a dead-doll this is so B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L <3<3
Wonderfull!!!
You and Rose look amazing! What a trip her accessories are! I love what she does. We have a bubblegum alley in San Luis Obispo, CA. Its weird because the gum sorta absorbs sounds and makes the alley feel really dank and strange…hope yr doin gr8 Carmina! <3
I love the fur and feathers!n
I love the fur and feathers!
I love that purse!!!! How much would Rose charge for a purse like that to make for me? Please email me at atelieralchemy@hotmail.com. I am seriously interested in purchasing.
I love that purse!!!! How much would Rose charge for a purse like that to make for me? Please email me at atelieralchemy@hotmail.com. I am seriously interested in purchasing.
Ohh I’ll ask her! xoxo
You can also contact her through her site, http://www.pandasnacks.com xoxo
Ohh I’ll ask her! xoxo
You can also contact her through her site, http://www.pandasnacks.com xoxo
I am really shocked. How awesome photoes.
(for Rose) hi i was wondering if you’ve used insects at all especially a rhino beetle in jewelery? or know anyone that has. I’m looking to make a necklace out of a hollow preserved cell of a rhino beetle and was looking for advice or suggestions.
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how do you find a cruelty free resource?
Oh man, that fox bag is so awesome. I made a very similar backpack out of a cross fox. My neighbors’ friends found two foxes and an otter as roadkill and kept their skin in their freezer. Four years later they decided they didn’t want them. So I ended up taking them. I’m sure there’s an awesome story to go along with your bag and I’d love to hear it :D
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i hope someone wears ur carcass as a bag and headband one day :)
“I use animals as accessories but it’s from cruelty-free sources!” I’m sorry but… damn, what a hypocrite.