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Dost thou recall my blog post about Horror High School, the Gothic Lolita horror-comedy film made by Professor Fearstone? (The sallow-cheeked ghoul above?)
There’s now a Facebook page for the movie, which we invite you to join. And the dear Professor — who also cavorts as The Candyman — posted these mahhhvelous concept sketches of the characters!
That’s Fearstone on the top left, Dravarious on the right and a soon-to-be-corrupted student in between. Below is the set-up for the classroom scene.
The movie is populated with bloody Sweet Lolitas and Japanese Goth girls.
You wouldn’t want these youngsters to show up on your doorstep selling raffle tickets.
Come see how the concepts and outfits came to life by watching Horror High School here! There’s now a Pause button, so you can take a matcha break in between.
Laura of Askew Magazine told me about a heart-breaking situation… Takumi, a young man near Osaka, has three holes in his heart and desperately needs surgery. His dad kicked him out for being gay and won’t support his medical care, and the situation is desperate. Reading about his daily struggles — nosebleeds, vision problems, heart attacks — is simply heartbreaking. I urge you to find out more on Takumi’s website and Twitter; please let others know and consider helping him out. (I checked it out and it’s legit.)
Required reading: my new CNNGO article about the rise of vintage stores in Asia. I interview green-haired Tavuchi (of fairy kei fame) and two Singapore secondhand boutique owners. And I mention my mom’s odd phobia of used garments…
When I was a teen, vintage shops were my salvation from cookie-cutter mall clothes. My Hong Kong-bred mother, however, couldn’t comprehend why I wanted to wear “smelly old rags.” Every time I brought home a treasure from the 1970s, she’d make a face and send it straight to the dry cleaner. (Read the rest here.)
Any Asians out there who have had a similar experience? What do your parents think of the way you dress? Thanks to all of you for helping Takumi.
Song of the Day #336: Gina T – Tokyo by Night (I wish I had gelato in my house. All I got is my Italo Discooo.)
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SUGARPILL MAKEUP BY SHRINKLE REVIEW VIDEO! EVIL QUEEN EYESHADOW TUTORIAL, BRIGHT GLITTER THEATRICAL CLUB MAKEUP.
What a sweet treat: I received a box of Sugarpill makeup from Shrinkle! Yukiro and I couldn’t wait to plaster the radiant colors on our faces — but we wanted to include you in the fun. So we created what is probably the most ridiculous makeup tutorial video in the blog-o-sphere!
Muahaha! La Carmina is captured by The Evil Queen (Yukiro Dravarious), who uses Sugarpill eyeshadows and glitters to transform her into a wicked witch.
1) Start with a base of white foundation or pressed powder for that pallid look.
2) Using red pressed Sugarpill eyeshadow, cover the eyebrows.
3) With a black eye pencil, draw evil eyebrows above.
4) Apply pink… no… yellow Sugarpill… above the red.
5) Apply orange Sugarpill to the outer eyelids.
6) Dot the inner eyelids with white Sugarpill eyeshadow.
7) With the black pressed Sugarpill, sweep a black line outward above the eyelids.
8) Add silver Sugarpill glitter under the eyes and gold glitter above for that royal look.
9) Sweep a black and red line down the cheeks with Sugarpill pressed eye shadows.
Here’s a closeup of the Evil Queen’s makeup. I love the space alien-like triangle on her forehead: it’s purple eyeshadow covered with glitter. Thumbs up to Sugarpill makeup by Shrinkle, which can be purchased here.
Please take a moment to watch our eyeshadow tutorial video. There’s a narrative, character development, and non-stop WTF laughs! If you are itching to see more, please check out my YouTube channel and subscribe (there are TOKYO videos on the way).
What do you think of Sugarpill eyeshadows? Have you given them a try?
Song of the Day #335: The tracks used in the video are Malice Mizer – Gekka no Yasokyoku and Hakai no Hate.
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