† Name: Strecy
† Age: 19 years
† Location: Paris, France
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
It was in 2004. I saw a pic of Kana, and I fell in love! She was so cute and lovely in her Lolita dress… I tried to know more about this fashion. After, I saw Shimototsuma, and again, fell in love…
Some months after, I bought my first Lolita dress. It was like a dream!!
† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
I love Lolita culture and fashion… It’s sooo girly and lovely.
† What are your favorite GL clothing brands?
Angelic Pretty, Baby the Stars Shine Bright.
† Any other comments (inspiration, tips, favorites)?
Always be yourself!!

Film of the Week #19: Karmina (a Canadian vampire-horror spoof about a girl with my name!)

† Name: KrazEELegaL
† Age: 28 years
† Location: Los Angeles, CA
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
About a year and a half ago, my sister started dressing me up in Lolita fashion against my will XD Although I was hesitant at first, I grew to love the style and now wear it at every opportunity.
† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
I enjoy being feminine and it makes me happy to express myself through lovely Lolita fashions. ♪ Working as an attorney, I come across a lot of women who become more masculine to try to gain some semblance of respect from the “good old boys.” I refuse to give up any part of my identity and Lolita fashion helps me stay firm to my resolve to always be true to myself.
† What are your favorite GL clothing brands?
Baby The Stars Shine Bright, Alice and the Pirates, and of course my sister’s Megwa Designs.
† Any other comments (inspiration, tips, favorites)?
Don’t live your life according to other people’s expectations. You should always be yourself, because then you can make yourself stronger rather than the person you’re pretending to be. Finally, remember that every day is a chance to be better – fight on beautifully~!

Film of the Week #18: The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
(dir. Werner Krauss)