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CLUBBING IN ROPPONGI TOKYO: NEW LEX EDO, JAPAN VIP MODELS NIGHTCLUB. ALICEANDTHECAT MANGA DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR.
Notice anything different about my blog? I have a new banner (look up!), designed by my ultra-talented friend Alice and the Cat.
Last month, Seba and I presented a party at Roppongi nightclub New Lex, where Alice exhibited her artwork.
When I’m in Tokyo, I get “hair sets” at Kabukicho hair salons (which cater to hostesses and gyaru). If you’re connected, prices are as low as $20 per style. The hairdressers use a ton of hairspray and are unbelievably fast-fingered — this up-do took less than 20 minutes.
Cyber Wa dress: Ozz On, from Closet Child.
Mary Jane shoes: Leche by Yosuke, from Marui One Shinjuku
Mistress Maya and I went to the party together. She’s hot in pink, and brought along a little riding crop to dole out punishment.
With the artist, Alice. A giant poster of her work hung outside the club.
She also designed my new landing page, found at www.lacarmina.com. Don’t you love how she drew my Scottish Fold cat Basil Farrow?
I love the energy of her Japanese manga-style drawings, especially the girls’ flowing hair and sparkling eyes.
Alice is from Milan but currently based in Tokyo. She’s open to projects and commissions; contact her if you have ideas!
Perhaps you remember these illustrations inspired by Seba and La Carmina.
With the lovely ImagePlay DJs, and New Lex owner Masuda.
New Lex is always busy and filled with models. It’s one of the most exclusive clubs in Roppongi.
We had a crazy time in the VIP section… can’t tell you exactly what happened, but boy-blood was shed.
Have you ever gone clubbing in Roppongi? What do you think of my new blog banner and landing page graphic? You can see more of Alice’s artwork on her website.
PS: Thanks Zagat for naming my Death Cookbook goth cooking show one of the best on YouTube. And to Anime.com for reviewing my cookbook Cute Yummy Time.
Song of the Day: Cher – Strong Enough (Why didn’t they have this song when we went to karaoke?)
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PIRATE PIN-UP GIRL PHOTOSHOOT. PROFESSIONAL GOTHIC MAKEUP TUTORIAL, HEART-SHAPED GLITTER EYESHADOW.
As you likely know, I’m Captain of a TV hosting/fixing and coolhunting business called La Carmina & The Pirates. So I was doubly excited to shoot a Pirate Pin-Up Girl look for the pages of Alt Noir, a Gothic fashion and culture magazine that put me on their latest cover.
It was a marathon photoshoot, lasting from morning to night. None of this would be possible without the tireless work of my creative partners:
Makeup and Bodypaint by Jennifer Little of Glitter Machine
Photography by Lee Kembel of Glitter Machine
Wardrobe and styling by Tracy Rodger and Jenni Wong of Deadly Couture
Hair by Isolde Semple of Avant Garde Salon
I’m glad you liked the step-by-step Goth makeup tutorial in the latex space-queen post. Here’s how Jenn turned me into a lady-pirate.
She swept a black “banana line” over my crease for the retro look, and painted on a thick cat-eye with liquid eyeliner. Then she added false eyelashes, and highlighted with white eyeshadow.
Next: a black heart over one eye, outlined with strips of sparkle gems from a craft store. And red, pouty lips.
I loved my sailor dress with a pencil skirt and red corset, accessorized with a silver bird necklace and bracelet.
Topping off the look… a mini pirate hat, in my big pin-up curls!
A salute to everyone who made the photoshoot possible. You can buy Issue 12 of Alt Noir here; it includes a La Carmina interview and spread, as well as cover.
Are you fond of pinup or retro-vintage makeup and fashion? What do you think of these makeup tutorials — would you like to see more?
PS: the NHK Kawaii TV shoot went amazingly! We toured Goth/subculture shops, then hit Midnight Mess party. Photos and video clips soon.
Song of the Day: Chemical Brothers – Escape Wavefold (from the uber-stylish thriller film, Hanna)
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