Girl ever after

Hey-ho an update, with a video!!

2012-01-13T06:18:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, the hugest drama blew up on the danish lolita community, and although I don't want to get into all the details (because this is a horror story of 3 pages so far, and so much of it could be avoided if people just calmed down, and stopped playing the victims or the righteous defenders) I went and did this video this morning, as a sort of reply to all the bitching, and also with a few simple pointers as to how to avoid too much drama when it comes to posting and commenting on coordinations.

~Be good~

Photoshoot - Elverhøj

2011-08-14T15:16:00.000-07:00

As I’ve mentioned before, I joined the staff of the only current danish lolita oriented magazine; Starlight Magazine.
Last edition I did the cover art, and two editions ago, I modelled with friends for the Red Riding Hood shoot. This time I modelled with three other models, wrote and article and did a tutorial, designed final logo from scratch and did the layout for most of the magazine, this last bit wasn’t too bad, since a lot of the magazine consists of photoshoots, as well as five articles written and layouted by Sabrina, as well as having both a make-up tutorial, a recipe page and a page with recent brand.
Most of the work consisted in waiting for people to finish their works, figuring out who made what, if they planned on finishing things before deadline and so on (two didn’t meet deadline).

Check out the magazine here!

The photoshoot itself was planned ages ago, by Sabrina who really wanted to make this shoot happen. She made one dress and two skirts, bought extensions, jewellery and make-up, and we went location scouting one weekend, and she tried getting dry ice, which fell through, so she got smoke bombs instead, and when Stine, who was to be our soldier for the shoot, got really ill at the last minute, we advertised for a model on facebook, and our friend Rikke agreed. This was a major save, and Rikke did so well!! She didn’t have much clothes, but she and Sabrina managed to scrape a really convincing outfit together by combing things from their wardrobes.

We all met up at Sabrina’s at 10, and spent the next four hours to get ready, then we packed provisions, photography gear etc. and got on our way.

The trip to the location took some 30 minutes plus the 20 minutes it took to walk from the station to the final location. We passed through a major deer herd in the idyllic forest, and the deer just ignored us. It was magical! Sadly none of us took any photos.

The shoot took around three hours I think, and then the skies suddenly opened up and water poured down!! We all scrambled to save the gear and the make-up. Since I’d been barefooted for the shoot, and my shoes had gotten wet, I simply walked back in the pouring rain without shoes, stepping in puddles and mud. It was great!
The day ended with Supernatural and pizza. A great ending to an eventful and fun day!

If you just want to see the photos from the shoot, and not the whole magazine, check out Sabrina's photoblog over at Flights of Fancy.

Genki con

2011-08-11T15:32:00.000-07:00

Once upon a time, there was only one Japanese pop culture oriented convention in the small kingdom of Denmark. I joined the staff and attended it for four years, but then the con just got too big for it’s own, too little space, too many people, too many unannounced schedule changes, gossip and so on. At least for my own liking. A lot of people still believe in J-popcon and love going, and they plan their cosplay for most of the year.
By this time other conventions had sprung up in the rest of the country, to cater to the many people who wished to share and celebrate their love for anime, manga, cosplay and so on, And many were too young to travel to the other end of the country, or couldn’t afford the very expensive trip, or even just wanted to attend more than one con a year, as well as be able to cosplay without freezing to death (J-popcon was always held in winter).
I had by this time lost the interest almost completely, and only attended J-popcon to participate in the fashion show (where others planned co splays, I planned and made a new dress), but I didn’t really get into the con spirit, most people there seemed very young, annoying and so on. However I now think that you get what you give, and I had a lot of negativity and so only saw the bad things.
Last year however, I attended a new con called Genki (this was only their second year) as I was participating in the fashion show, and was very surprised to discover that I wanted to stay after the show, to hang out with my friends and talk. So, this year, as our great leader Sascha advertised for participants in the lolita show for Genki, I joined, after finding out if I had favourable working hours. And since a lot of friends were coming too, I planned on spending Saturday at the con.
The fashion show was Friday, so I dragged my outfit with me to work, then with me back to Roskilde (which seems silly, but I didn’t want to waste time swinging by the apartment to get the outfit). Keon was a hero, and picked me up at the station so that I didn’t have to bother with busses or walking.
I hung out with Keon, Cecil, Eri and her baby girl Emma for some 15 minutes, and then I had to meet up with the rest of the frill cult to go to a changing room, which had been reserved for us (really cool) It was all back stage, so no one saw our outfits before the show. This was a problem at last years J-popcon).

My outfit was inspired by the newest upcoming craze; OTT classic, and even though I was unsure if you could call black and off white classic, I went for it. My friend Stine joined us as well this year, and dressed in aristocratic boys style. We totally matched 8D

Photo by Ariellah

Rundown

Bonnet - Homemade
Roses - Accessorize + H&M
Blouse - Market (cannot recall the brand)
Dress - Homemade
Stockings - H&M
Shoes - Bianco
Bling - A mix of homemade, H&M and vintage

The bonnet turned out SO well! I’m very pleased with it. I based it on a floppy hat from H&M and then just went crazy with scissors, needle and thread, chiffon and ribbons. The material of the bonnet is wool/felt, and it sits very nicely on the head, so much so that it didn’t need any combs.

As said, I paid a one day ticket for Saturday and it was so much fun! I didn’t attend that many events, but just hung out a lot. It was actually so much fun that I went on Sunday as well. This wasn’t planned as I had a deadline on an E-zine, but I just really needed the weekend to be a little longer, and so I went.

Here’s some mood photos.

My outfit saturday. I was head over heels for those storm troopers! Sigh

I also brought my LE Identity Disc, which I made people pose with.

My friends, Stine and Casper in their DOGS cosplay.

Sunday's outfit. Photo by Ariellah

Sassy shot. Photo by Ariellah

I'm a Marvel girl by heart, so you can imagine how obscenely pleased I was with this group, not to mention the mask-thing XD

Spiderman was SO awsum! I love this shot!

The aforementioned E-zine will be the topic of my next update

Dress making

2011-08-11T15:05:00.000-07:00

Since the last time I updated about my endeavours in the land of homemade clothing, a lot has happened!
But let me just show you an old modification, which was my old winter coat.
I loved the design, but it wasn’t really made for a girl with the hips I have, so since I needed a short lolita jacket, I jumped into it and cut it up.

I really like how it turned out. It’s very, very cute, doesn’t really sit that close to the body and I always loved red. I’m not sure if I want to do something with the collar yet, but I’m always happy to get suggestions.

I realized that I really needed another black dress in my closet. I have the deer jsk, but it’s high waisted and in chiffon, and these days I’m completely in love with velvet. Also, I wanted something with a more classic, and detailed bust, so I did this design sketch.

And here is the finished result. Crappy phone shot XD As you can see it came pretty darn close. I only decided to drop the bow belt.
This dress is sooo easy to wear! And I loved how the details ended up. So much so, that I’ve decided to make it in at least one more colorway. But I’m sure I’ll need it in more colors. My local fabric pusher carries velvet in sax blue, a peachy sort of baby pink, lavender, brown etc. (they also stock hot Barbie pink, which I HAVE to use on some kind of dress, just not sure what design yet).

While shopping for the black velvet dress, I stumbled across this satin weaved curtain fabric with a black and white house print. I instantly thought of Emikyu, and I took a quick snap of it with my phone, so I could find it later.
I got a gift certificate for the fabric store for birthday present, so the house fabric was then mine!
I didn’t do a design sketch this time, but I knew I wanted it simple, and with focus on the print, so I made the bust with black velvet, and stitched on five bows in the same fabric at the neckline (this is, btw, my new favourite shape for necklines. It’s cute).

The finished result. I made the skirt a bit longer than I normally do, and it’s just the perfect length for me! I prefer the hem to reach to the knees. I just bought some black velvet ribbon that I plan to sew onto the dress just above the hem, just to pull in the velvet of the bust more. This dress, like the black dress, is fully lined.

I also bought lavender colored fabric as well as blue velvet and a navy blue fabric printed with ropes, keys and locks, but these haven’t been made into dresses yet, so you’ll have to wait.

I’ve also taken up making jewellery again. Here’s some of what I’ve made so far. I've something like three necklaces more, since this was taken XD

Other than that I made a bonnet!! But you can see that in the next post, which is about the convention I attended last week!

The End of an Era. Long live Harry Potter

2011-08-11T14:46:00.000-07:00

So, the day came, when the final Harry Potter movie had it’s premiere. As much as I had looked forward to watch it, I was sad to see it end. This series of movies has been so fantastic! No matter how much I’ve been nitpicking about changes in the story, I still love it very much, and it will be movies that I’ll watch time and time again, by myself, or at Harry Potter themed movie nights with friends, dressing up and eating house colour sorted candy, waving wands and repeating spells.
The books are very magical to me, and I can’t wait till my friend Eri’s daughter is old enough for me to read them aloud to her, or when I get a kid of my own. Be it a boy, or a girl, they’ll be introduced to Harry, Ron, Hermione, and all the rest, and it will be like greeting old friends.

Originally the plan was for Sabrina and I to join a lot of friends and watch part 2 on premiere night, but there was a lot of confusion about the tickets, and the friend who ordered the tickets got them for another night than premiere night.
Sabrina and I were somewhat disappointed, as we had planned and spent many hours on making house crest themed dresses. Sabrina is in Gryffindor, and I’m in Slytherin.
We decided that I’d go down to the cinema three days before the big night, late after work, and see if I couldn’t get tickets for just the two of us. And it was a success! The guy selling me them told me that the girl in front of me had actually just returned two tickets, so I snatched them up at once, and told him that he’d made my day!

On the big night, we went to Sabrina’s after work and got ready, and went to Imperial (the only right cinema to attend premieres at. It has a very long tradition of being the place to go, for most people). Imperial almost always puts a lot of effort into decorating the hall to fit the mood of the movie, and this time was no exception! Dementors hung from the ceiling, giant spiders prowled the staircase, chests with potions and ingredients and magical books were there as well, and a big 3D billboard of the movie stood as background for a large table overflowing with crucibles, cauldrons, weird colourful fluids and more.

So many people had dressed up! We actually ran into Liv and Kristine, and a few more, who’d just come out from watching the movie. Liv makes one amazing Luna!!
We were also interviewed by a news reporter, but sadly I’ve been unable to find the footage. It was a long interview, so I’m sure I’ve been very herpa derp derp, but still, it’d been fun to see.

Our dresses. They’re made from the same pattern, but Sabrina’s has lace on the shoulderstraps and a black chiffon bustle.

The crests were done by me with silver and gold paint, and I designed the look for the crests as well.

My dress turned out a little on the short side, so I'm planning a black underskirt, and also lengthening the shoulderstraps a little. Check out Sabrina's outfit

5 books I've read, that I think you should read 8D

2011-07-03T07:48:00.000-07:00

Inspired by Sachan and her recommending 5 books to read this summer, I thought I'd do the same. I loved all these greatly, and I'm sure you'll quickly realize that they all have elements of magic and the supernatural. These are all available at amazon :3

Storm Front - The Dresden Files 1 by Jim Butcher

Lost items found. Paranormal Investigations. Consulting. Reasonable rates. No Love Potions, Endless Purses, or Other Entertainment.Harry Dresden is the best and technically the ‘only’ at what he does. So when the Chicago P.D. has a case that transcends mortal capabilities, they come to him for answers. For the ‘everyday’ world is actually full of strange and magical things - and most of them don’t play well with humans. That’s where Harry comes in. Takes a wizard to catch a - well, whatever.

The Heart-shaped Box - Joe Hill

Jude, an ageing rockstar and hoarder of the macabre, receives an email alerting him to an online auction in which a young woman is selling the ghost of her stepfather. Jude pays the `buy now' price and adds the ghost to his collection, but soon discovers that the young woman had more on her mind than offloading an old ghost.

Border Princes - Torchwood novels by Dan Abnett

The End of the World began on a Thursday night in October, just after eight in the evening...
The Amok is driving people out of their minds, turning them into zombies and causing riots in the streets. Captain Jack Harkness has something else to worry about: an alarm, an early warning, given to mankind and held - inert - by Torchwood for 108 years. And now it's flashing. Something is coming. Or something is already here.

Howl's Moving Castle - Diana Wynne Jones

In the land of Ingary, where seven league boots and cloaks of invisibility do exist, Sophie Hatter catches the unwelcome attention of the Witch of the Waste and is put under a spell. Deciding she has nothing more to lose, she makes her way to the moving castle that hovers on the hills above Market Chipping. But the castle belongs to the dreaded Wizard Howl whose appetite, they say, is satisfied only by the souls of young girls! There she meets Michael, Howl's apprentice, and Calcifer the Fire Demon, with whom she agrees a pact. But Sophie isn't the only one under a curse.

The Lazurus Heart - The Crow novel by Poppy Z. Brite

The man who wears the names of rivers knows that he is no longer like other men, that some part of his fearful work has changed him forever and he can never return to the simple, painless life he lived before.... The invaders are everywhere, and Their agents are everywhere.... In [his] dreams They walk the streets without fear, spreading the androgyne contagion, and the sky burns with the roaring engines of Their warships.
Jared Poe counts the days on Louisiana's Death Row. He has been condemned to die for killing his lover. We are in the dark realm of The Crow, and Jared must feel the cold shudder of Death before proving his innocence.

~Be good~

30 days of lolita. Day 2 - 10 things you love in lolita

2011-06-16T13:28:00.000-07:00

Trust me, I haven't been lazy, at all... well, ok, with posting, yes. But while I've been away, I've been, other than working in the bookstore, working on new dresses, drawings, hanging out with my best friend and her babygirl Emma. I've also joined the staff of a danish lolita magazine and I've been running around with my Frill Cult friend, Sabrina.

Last weekend we went to a park near her place, which is just the most beautiful place! You can see elephants if you're lucky (since the zoo has it's elephant pasture built out into the park.) We went twinning, her in her plum colored IW dress, and I in my dusty green one. Hers is the short version, and I've got the long one, but with our hight difference, the hem of the skirts are almost level to eachother XD
I wanted to go all nature girl-ish, so I had bare feet in the park... not that loli, but it felt very nice ^_^ Photos are, of course, by Sabrina from Savage Lilly

Rundown
Blouse - Bik Bok
JSK - Christina of Innocent World
Parasol - Borrowed from Sabrina
Bling - Accessorize's teacup set

So what's your opion on going bare footed?

However I also need to get out of this blogging slum!! I don't want to loose readers. So let's go for a meme!!

10 things I love in lolita

1. The core of lolita fashion; the delicate fabrics, fantastical color combos, or muted tones, pretty lace and attention to details.

2. The siluette of lolita. It’s so intensely feminine and flattering, when done right.

3. Surfing my favorite lolita blogs and reading about others experiences.

4. The visual aspect. Most lolitas put a lot of effort into taking photos and sharing them with others, and I love that! I love pretty pictures to look at.

5. Brand blogs! So much inspiration!

6. Hanging out with Sabrina, talking prints, dresses, drama, photoshoots, and watching Supernatural while crafting :3

7. Spending hours on getting ready, taking care to take things slow and enjoy all the preening, watching a movie while doing my nails or make-up.

8. The international aspect. Connecting with girls from all over the world, sharing the frills :3

9. Creating things. Dresses, skirts, accessories… HATS! I love being creative, not to mention drawing up all my designs.

10. the dream. Or should it be THE Dream: Of looking as perfect as I can, getting everything just right and stepping outside, looking how I want to look, for my sake, and no one elses.

~Be good~

Lolitaloppis - The magical journey to Sweden

2011-05-09T11:42:00.001-07:00

So yup, I went to Stockholm together with Savage Lilly on the first of May. We both had shifts the previous saturday, so I slept at her place. We got up at five, since we needed to catch the train around 6.00 in the morning *shudder* And after getting dressed and so, Sabrina's mom was so sweet as to drive us to the station.
The train ride was quite long, and we changed trains in Lund. We talked, slept and ate stuff on the train and applied make-up while trying our best not to apply it crooked, since the ride, though not bad, wasn't completely without bumps.

This was the outfit I had planned on wearing

I even worked on a hat for the coord.
But then I tried it all on, and it was just overwhelming! I couldn't imagine myself on the train, sitting for so many hours.

So in the elleventh hour, I decided on this coord instead. It's my favorite dress, and it's so easy to wear. Also, I love that hat so so much!!

I also got these gorgeous shoes for the coord, they're from Bullboxer, and originally had powder colored chiffon bows, but I changed them to these homemade bows instead.

Sabrina and I both made business cards, but didn't get a chance to use them

Sabrina on the train, listening to... I dunno, probably A Very Potter Musical
We had just crossed the bridge to Sweden.

We arrived in Stockholm a few minutes past 12 (if I remember correctly) and then Sabrina got out the map we had printed out. However, as we had forgotten to specify the exact house number, the route we'd gotten only led us to the right street, not the right place XD So after some walking in the wrong direction, we turned around and finally arrived at Tokyostop around 12.40.
What we saw was a looooooong line of people! And so we just tried our best to get into the right mindset of waiting :3 There was many very pretty lolitas, but also a lot of regulars, scenekids and such. Two girls in front of us were very noisy and squeed a LOT, all the time, tumbling around and saying a few japanese words to eachother. They did get on our nerves quite a lot, but we did our best to ignore them and reason that they were very young and probably very overly excited about the loppis.
We stood in line for more than two hours, and at one point we were so scared that we wouldn't get a chance to get inside at all. The line was still very long, and the hands of the clock crept closer and closer to 16.00 were the loppis would close! What if we didn't get in at all?! Then we'd spent 1104 dkr. on getting to stand in line!! Oh the angst XD We actually made a pagt to leave at 15.45 and hit H&M and Lindex if all else failed, but then the line suddenly moved, and we got inside around 15.00! And OOOOOOOOOOH SO MUCH BRAND!! I know I've already been to Japan and visited plenty of shops, but it's been a while, and there were so much pretty stuff!! Both brand, original designs, homemade accessories (both sweet, classic and goth) and some things that looked vintage to me.

I got quite starstruck as I saw both Katja and Maria, amazing awesome bloggers who've got so much sass and talent, and whose blogs I've followed for a long time!
After much oohing and aaahing, I decided on getting the long version of Innocent World's Christina dress in green, as well as getting one of Katja's rings (forgot to take a photo of it for this entry tho'). Sabrina also her hands on some brand, but she'll post about herself, I'm sure.
We spend around 20 minutes inside, and then left. The line was still very long, when we got outside, so I hope everyone left got a chance to get inside.

On our way back, we passed this store and I used the chance to snap a shot.
Nobody at the loppis actually saw what we were wearing under our coats as it was so very cold standing in line ( I tell you, sandals looked good, but was a bad idea really).

We also went to H&M and Lindex, where we fell in love with summerdresses and Sabrina got a fancy hat. On our way to the loppis, we'd passed a church which is very close to the station, and we agreed on doing outfit shots there.

Sabrina was so nice as to lend me a matching bag, and I now know I need one just like it!!

Rundown
Hat - H&M (modified)
Cardi - Gmarket shop (modified)
JSK - Homemade
Tights - H&M (they're white lace tights)
Sandals - Bullboxer (modified)

We took the train home at 18.00 and were pretty busted, but we were in great spirits and listened to A Very Potter Musical ("I take my foot *dudidudidoodoo* My tiny foot!") and slept etc. Again we had to change trains in Lund, but everything went smooth.

Close-up of the print of Sabrina's gorgeous dress ( the one she wore for this trip)

Soooooo sleeepy!!

Sabrina is NOT amused to be NOT sleeping

My new dress! I love it so much!! It's SO soft and pretty!
I paid 1200 for it, and I think it was SO worth the trip!!

I hope that next year the new venue will be a lot bigger, and that maybe there'll be some events, like fashion show, music etc. I dream of small tables where girls can sit down and talk. I dunno XD I'll go again for sure!!

See some gorgeous photos from the venue here, there's some very beautiful girls and lots of pretty stuff to see!

Short post

2011-05-06T14:43:00.000-07:00

Hey guys! This is just a short messy entry filled with smalltalk and images. I'm saving writing about the trip to Stockholm and attending Lolitaloppis with Savage Lilly till sunday.

A quick shot of me in my new and most beloved hat, before joining my homie Cecil for a trip to the park, the previous weekend.

The weather was great, and I had brought my sketch book with me

Copenhagen has a lot of parks, and even tho' Frederiksberg Garden is my favorite, I always end up in the King's Garden. You can juust see Rosenborg Castle :3 It's a fairly small castle, but very pretty.

Cecil got a few calls from work that day, so I spend the time playing artsy paparazzi

The following sunday, I joined Savage Lilly for a day of sewing and watching Supernatural.

I opted for yellow and summer-y but played it safe by wearing my Metamorphose alphabet socks.

Again with the hat XD I LOVE it so much!

Crappy overly photoshopped, but I still kinda like it

Sabrina wore her pretty Red Ridinghood dress from btssb.

Her project for the day was making a dress out of some stretchy material... it was hard work!
We derp around a lot, so I didn't finish that much... so I've got nothing to show XD

In other news...

I BOUGHT TRON LEGACY!! 8D

PARTY TIME!!!

This is my face all the way through that movie!

The epic journey to magical Sweden

2011-04-25T01:36:00.000-07:00

Savage Lilly and I have been talking about going to Sweden for some time now. One day at work Sabrina mentioned that she really wanted to attend Lolita Loppis in Stockholm, and I joined in saying that I had thought of the same, but never more than that, since I didn't know anyone with whom I could go with.
EPIPHANY TIME!!! So, we agreed that this year, we'd go!
Last saturday, we bought the train tickets (ashhfffghhhrr!! OMG so expensive! F you, danish transport... F YOU!!!!) and then we went home to Sabrina and got crafty!
So now we have them tickets, and I can't wait to go!! I'm sure it'll be awesome! And I really hope to meet a lot of Lolitas!

Now the only problem is... WHAT TO WEAR!!???!!! O_O''

~Be good~

A maze of photos

2011-04-22T02:54:00.000-07:00

Ok, so maybe a liitle bit later posted than promised, but I've had a couple of very loong days.
Here's the major photo dump :3

Sabrina getting Emilie ready for the Red Ridinghood photoshoot.

More of the same, Stine is chosing eyeshadow, methinks.

The fabulous decapitaded German Sheppard wannabe-wolf hat, lounging after the shoot.

How it looked before I furred it up XD Yep, it's all cardboard and masking tape.

Betty 2.0 modelling like a pro

My initial bolero test, sewn with red thread.

I also managed to give Betty a manicure.

As if she cares

My Tron Legacy figures and DVD's (which I've been bitching about, since the color mashup annoys me....)

So, my newest project has been making new spines for them, handwriting each title.
Looks way better, don't it? And lookit the fly Identity Discs *heart*

Organized bling.

I also finally finished this bracelet, throwing in some glitter and putting a proper clasp on (originally you had to tie the ribbons, which looked messy).

I also organized my beads. There's so many things I want to make.

And the other side of the case, sporting even more beads of all shapes.

Now, I have to get done since I'm visiting my homie Eri, and then hopefully I'll do the tiny tutorial on modifying a cardi into a bolero :3

~Be good~

Sky blues and mint greens

2011-04-19T14:18:00.000-07:00

This sunday was all about the frills!! I packed my schtuurf and headed to Savage Lilly's house on Frederiksberg, arriving at her doorstep at 11.
My plan was a tad too elaborate for 7 hours of work, but I did manage to finish most of a jumperskirt and modifying a cardigan into a bolero (and taking photos for a simple tutorial).

Of course, I also took photos of everything else, cuz you know the phrase "Pictures, or it didn't happen!" is so true!

She totally saw what I did there!
Sabrina measuring up chiffon for her skirt.

How gorgeous is Sabrina's outfit? I squeed when I saw her, in her glorious Meta Swanlake skirt and lavender cardi. I don't have any full shots of her, but I'm sure she'll post on her blog.

Here's what I managed to finish before wanting to try my hand at the bolero

I spent some time on the front here, but clever me, I did the work the night before, so I only had to sew everything together :3

You might notice that the waist ribbon is only pinned on.
This is because I haven't decided how to fastened it to the back.

I'll probably end up just letting it follow the shirring, but I just like how this looks.
But seeing as there is no zipper, only shirring in the back, I don't see how that can be done.

Sabrina, toiling away on the skirt. Chiffon is tricky material, so I didn't envy her.

CARDI TAAAIIIIME!!!

Standard, boring H&M cardigan, which, as I think everyone knows, is a bit too long to work super well with lolita.

But then magic happened and....

drumrole....

tapadappadappadaaaappp

Tadaaaaaa!!

It turned out just as I had hoped!! I'm going to find a cute button for the closure, but I could also just put in ribbons instead (I think I'll do that with the next cardi I modify)

Sabrina in her fabulous outfit, sewing yards and yards of cream colored chiffon!

At lunch, we watched an episode of Supernatural se. 1 which I introduced Sabrina to some time ago, and we ended up watching more on her mac after we continued work.

Sorry, no outfit photos. What I wore was boring and black :/
Tomorrow, I'll do a photodump since I've snapped a few around my room while cleaning.

For now, I'll leave you with L.O.C. the best danish rapper... ever!

~Be good~

Beware of the wolf!

2011-04-16T14:28:00.000-07:00

My best friend just gave birth to a little girl. This is so extremely crazy, insane and wonderful!! I visited the little family at the hospital thursday, and she's just so tiny and cute and wonderful!! I'm not feeling all baby crazy, but I do think she's the most precious little thing ever!!

The danish magazine that Sabrina did photos for (Starlight Magazine), was realeased some days ago, which means I can finally share the pictures! As previously mentioned, the theme was fairytales, and Sabrina had chosen Little Red Ridinghood. We were three models in total, and funnily enough we all work together at the book store XD
Sabrina made a cape for Emilie who posed as "Red", as well lent her her beautiful Btssb dress. Stine who posed as the hunter had put together an outfit in greys n' greens (very stylish), and I did a sort of gothic inspired Wolf. The girls looked so amazing, and fitted their roles so well! Sabrina had found a gorgeous location, and the light and weather was just perfect!
Let me tell you right away; Sabrina is one amazing photographer! I think she's developing her skills insanely fast, and she has such a good grasp of lighting and all that technical jazz! But, don't take my word for it, just lookit the photos!!

Here's two of me

This hat has to be the silliest thing I EVER made XD I made it the night before out of stuff I had lying around, since I had no money to buy materials (don't you hate when that happens?) It's built out of cardboard and faux fur, mounted on a miniature hat. I decapitated an old plush animal and used the head for it. Even kept the silly tufts of grey on the ears. I'll share some close-ups and process pics with you soon.

The collar was actually a miniskirt, which I decided on at the last second, since there was just something missing. I think it turned out ok, reminding me of a 'wolfy' fur mane.

Go here to see all 15 amazing photos!!

Tomorrow I'm heading over to Sabrina for a day of making fabulous frills, and hopefully I'll end up with a dress, a bolero and such. I'm going to try and make a tutorial too, since I have had this idea for a while.

Let's end this entry with a song from Nordland's Elvis XD Ok, his name is Brolle and he's from Sweden. I think his voice is amazing, but sadly most of his songs are so-and-so :( His swedish songs are definitely better than his english ones.... and damn he's easy on the eyes! Even if the video is somewhat silly XD

~Be good~

Nostalgic Perfume preview

2011-04-06T14:20:00.000-07:00

Greetings fellow frill fighters!! Here's a preview of Nostalgic Perfume. As I post it, I realize that I need to make some blue tints to the heart shaped and the tall cylinder shaped bottles, but that will have to wait, as it is quite late here in Denmark.

I must admit that I'm very partial to the lavender colorway :3

Some of the colorways I've considered. The yellow one is really cute too! I tried a dusty green one which looked cute, as well as one in red, which was horrible!!! So I'm thinking the mint one should be all dusty green instead ^_^
I cannot tell you how proud I am of this print. Even though I realize that it's not so original, I just think it turned out so perfectly cute and girly!! Just what I like in a border print, and lets face it, all lolitas like border prints <3

On another note, I got myself a Tumblr account: Girl Ever After
Any of you got a Tumblr that you'd like to share?

~Be good~

Artsy fartsy return

2011-04-03T14:55:00.000-07:00

Hellooooo!!

I've been very much absent :3 Mostly because of being away on vacation for a week. I went with most of my family, except my sister who stayed home taking care of her horses and the family pets. We went to Ebeltoft which is some 4 hours and a ferry ride away from where I live. Not far, but it was exactly what I needed. I brought my laptop and my wacom tablet, and finished 3 pieces in between going to various sights (such as Randers Rainforest) and getting lost in a forest (I clearly found my way back eventually).
Another reason for my absence is that I've been modelling together with three colleagues for a fairytale themed photoshoot, captured by the awsum Savage Lilly, and I made the most crazy hat in my crafting career. But I can't share any of it with you just yet, as it's for a danish online lolita magazine.
I have been wearing lolita as much as possible, even brought nothing BUT lolita fashion with me on vacation, but nothing special, as there was limited luggage space, so no photos (yeah yeah, pictures or it didn't happen. But you'll have to live without).

But what I CAN show you, is the drawing I finished while being away.

Rainbow Melodies by *leechy on deviant ART

Pick a card... by *leechy on deviant ART

This still reminds me a lot of one of the danish lolitas, which got me thinking, maybe I should do portraits of some of the girls I know and admire :3

Sweet scents and pretty views by *leechy on deviant ART

I'm SO proud of this last one. The perspective is fun, and I worked hard on the print details on the dress. I actually have this print ready for production, if I want to make the dress for real.
Any of you Angelic Pretty suave people out there will recognize the inspiration for this, as one of my dream prints is Rose Toilette (don't you just wince at that name? I know the meaning, but still) and I wanted to make my own interpretation. Not sure about the stripes yet, but the rest is pretty final. I can even easily switch out the base colour.
I'll do a post on that later.

~Be good~

Inspired by Haute Macabre...

2011-03-10T14:51:00.000-08:00

Why is it that I don't own any chunky shoes? (Lolita doesn't count, you guys!)
Inspired by my newest drug: Haute Macabre, I decided to scope out some shoes on Nelly.com, and here are my top 6:

1. Serpa 2. Yvonne 3. Space Shoe
4. Matsumoto 3 5. Stockholm 6. Exclusive Sandy

The Space Shoe from Miny For Many is way out of my usual price range, but I think it's really fascinating, and reminds me of Vivienne Westwood :3 The clear Exclusive Sandy looks a bit blah here, but I've seen it in commercials, and it looks wicked! #2 and #5 are on my wishlist now, since I think I can use them with what I already have in my closet, but dang, that Matsumoto! It's gorgeous XD I really love them all!

On a different note, I've made a temporary banner, until I come up with something more permanent. I have a photo in mind, but I juust need to take it first XD

~Be good~

Not quite love

2011-03-08T14:38:00.001-08:00

But this is one utterly fascinating and eerily beautiful being. I just keep looking at these pictures and looking at all the details and his very intense eyes. I think he's simply stunning! I can understand why designers want him to walk for their shows.

~Rick Genest aka. Zombie boy~

O__O

Video taim!!

Warning: Put your PC on mute, if you don't like Lady Gaga :3

If you don't like Lady Gaga, watch the next one, with music of your own choice, since the maker just collected the parts with Ricco, and didn't throw any tunes in.

~Be good~

Style inspiration

2011-03-05T05:19:00.000-08:00

As much as I love Lolita, I love so many other styles, and whenever I see something I really like, I save it in my inspiration folder.
Here are some of the pictures I've saved. I've forgot where I got the majority, so there won't be that many credits, but I'll try my best, and if you recognise anything, feel free to let me know, so I can credit ^_^
You might notice that there's a lot of head decoration/gear going on. I'll confess, I'm loving head accessories more and more. I won't limit myself to saying hats, because a lot of these clearly aren't XD.

Enjoy!

Amato Haute Couture

The same

I love Zhivago inspired fashion! Not keen on the use of real fur though.

From Givenchy. Always good with the bling!

From Gareth Pugh

Daphne Guinness! This woman is AMAZING! (this is from Alexander McQueen's funeral)

More Gareth Pugh, I believe

I've had this images for ages! It's SO amazing!

Guo Pei

Guo Pei! Insanely talented designer! I love the golden head gear!

Chanel. This whole collection was just amazing! But the styling really nailed it!

~Be good~

Just to keep updating

2011-02-24T11:30:00.000-08:00

Today I finished a three day course about work enviroment safety. It's been pretty hard, as I haven't been "in school" for more than six years. I've never been good at keeping my concentration and focusing on the teacher. Even so, the course has been pretty interesting, and I look forward to using my newly gained knowledge to help my colleagues, better the daily routine and make sure safety and health is in focus.

No work in the shop + No work uniform= LOLITA

One of the other attendees also told me today that she greatly appreciated the effort I put into my clothes ^___^ She said they were very lovely and made her smile. It made me very happy and I thanked her, telling her that mostly when people comment on the way I dress, it's negative.

Without the silly pose and with the cardi fastened

I LURVE this coat! I'm planning to alter it some day,
but it fit's great and has plenty of room for a poofy skirt!

I'm working on a few drawings, and now
that I'm finished with the course, I can work on them
with a guilt free conscience (no longer knowing I
should be working on my assignment)

~Be good~

Photoshoot

2011-02-22T03:46:00.000-08:00

This sunday, I packed up my things and went to Copenhagen to visit Sabrina. The reason for the visit (other than her being awesome and fun company) was that we'd talked about doing a photoshoot with my Deerest Dark JSK.
It was freezing cold, even with lots of sunshine and wearing black. My hands started turning pink and numb after a while, so we left the park and stopped for hot cocoa on the way at 7/11.
I looked really derpy in a lot of the shots, and one of my eyes did this odd squint thing... I dunno. BUT there were some very pretty shots between as well.

Go to Sabrina's photo-blog Flight of Fancy to see the rest and please remember to comment! She's very talented, so remember to check out some of her other work!

SHOPPIIIIIIING! :3

2011-02-20T11:46:00.000-08:00

Ok, so I said I'd post on thursday, but, I was delayed. Sorry about that.
At least I have even more random stuff to share.
Some time ago(read: looong time) I ordered three Bodyline skirts, and while it took them a long (read: loooooooooooooooooong) time to arrive, they finally did (after I had to send info to Customs about my purchase of "3 baby dresses" as the called them XD ).

The boooooooox

They arrived, to my astonishment, in a box! According to Savage Lily, this might be pure chance, but I thought that it might be because I used EMS and not DHL... but I really don't know XD

Heart chocolate & sweet bisquit in mint

I already own this in blue, but I really love mint, and decided to get this version as well.
I don't really wear the detachable bow, you get with the Bodyline skirts. I find it a bit too stiff and, it sits really huge.

Close-up of the print

I think it's very cute and girly, without being childish :3

Soft cream in black

Aaah, the best of the three skirts! This is just so over the top, delicious and cute!!
You can coordinate it with so many colors, and there's plenty of inspiration for accessories in the print ^___^

Close-up of the print

You see? You can match it up with yellow, pink, blue, lavender, black, white, mint, and even brown, if you wanted to :3

Carousel in pink

This was a bit of an experiment. I knew it was available in tall, so to see how that length would look, I ordered it. Aaaand, uuuuhm...

Length comparison

This thing is SO looong XD The dark skirt reaches to just above my knees, and the pink one reaches to way past them. Thing is, I don't think they've added more fabric to the circumference, so it gets an odd shape with the type of petticoat I wear.
I don't know if I'll just alter it, or sell it. I'm definitely not tall/long-legged enough for it.

Here's how it looks in a quick coordination. It looks awkward, right?

A girl from the danish lolita community recently decided to leave lolita, and put up a sales post. Among the items for sale, she had an Angelic Pretty Magic Etoile skirt in black. This is one of my dream prints! I love it in all colorways, and have always lamented that I probably wouldn't find one in a reasonable price range. But there it was! I contacted her and offered a combination of purchase and swap (my Btssb bear bolero) and she accepted.

The bow didn't come with, but I didn't mind.

Now, seeing as this is Angelic Pretty, and I'm neither japanese or small framed (right use of word?) This is not a skirt I fit into, but... when has that ever stopped me? So, this gorgeous thing needs to be altered slightly. A scaaaary job, but I'll manage. I hope.

Oh gawd! The print!!!
There's a necklace from Accessorize that'll fit it perfectly!

Yesterdays coordination, chosen very fast, worn at a party

This was today's main outfit, which I wore for a impromptu photoshoot with Savage Lily.
It was SO cold on the hands, but otherwise not too bad. I wore black patent Bodyline shoes with it.

It's so much harder to model than one thinks! It's one thing to stand at home taking a few pictures, but it's a whole nother kettle of fish ( XD ) to pose for a photographer. I never knew what to do with my hands, getting awfully self concious and therefore goofing around more than normally XD. I have so much respect for professional models! We did get a few good shots, and talked a lot of ideas for future photoshoots (with more than one model).

End of the day make-up shot

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NERD ALERT!!!
Sick of Tron rants? Then look away!

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As you may know, I kind of, kiiiind of, like Tron Legacy (ok, who am I kidding here??). After watching the movie the first time, I kind went into a... frenzy, and looked for merchandise. In the mall where I work, there's also a Toys R' Us, and they had some of the things that Spinmaster created for Tron Legacy.

Rinzler, Clu and a Black Guard (complete with oreos on his legs XD )

It started off with me juuust buying the Sam Flynn action figure (it was more than half price off!) and then I needed Clu... and then... well you get the picture! I wanted all the cool guys!!

Sam Flynn, and my Identity Disc!!

The figures of Sam and Clu has something called impulse projection; When you push a small button, the helmet lits up, showing the characters face, and it moves as he says various lines from the movie (and some that's not "So... you like bikes?" WTF, mate???). It's pretty spiffy!

Iron cast light cycles

Then there was another reduction in price at Toys R' Us, and I bought these three too. Kevin Flynn's retro cycle, Clu's and Sam's.

And then I went and got the insanely awesome Identity Disc (this one is the Sam Flynn version). It lights up and makes sounds! And has a pretty display stand too. I'm going to get the Kevin Flynn Identity Disc too, as it comes in white, and I think they'd look awesome next to eachother!! XD
I guess I collect figurines now??

*squeeeel*

Yes, I'm verging on complete insanity XD But I lurve it!

~Be good~

Party with chocolate in your hair

2011-02-15T13:04:00.000-08:00

As I mentioned in my previous entry, I went to another round of Copenhagen Burlesque, and in the spirit of Valentine's I went crazy with the bows n' chocolate.

The evening held such wonders as a fire-eater, a burlesque striptease performed by a dragqueen, a small theater group hired to insult everyone they came across (hilarious) and "grannies" mingling with the crowd, more burlesque striptease, live music, silly jesters, body painters and more. Also, there was a girl who thought coming in completely naked was a costume. She was just so gross. I don't want to see your pierced nipples and shaved crotch, gurl!! i hope that will be banned for the next event. I'm just fine with sequined nipple-covers and tassels etc. It falls in with the dresscode. But... no! It's a themed event nightclub, not a fetish sex club.

Not my photo, obviously
"She" was made of pure gold, I tell you. Acting more feminin and alluring than any woman I've ever seen!

Not my photo, obviously
These guys threw off their granny wear, revealing spandex sportswear and danced to "She's a maniac". It was epic!!

This sums up the evening pretty well, happy people in fancy dress and masks. (except for that very unhappy bloke that sneaked into the corner XD )

A quick dancefloor shot. Yes, the swing hangs beneath the perverted angels (they're totally grabbing eachother XD )

Stine and I posing for a close-up :3 Stine really brightened up the place with her look! She did get aLOT of attention, albeit from all the creepy guys XD

My make-up held SO well! I used a mix of Make-up Store, MAC and Inglot, and used Bodyline falsies. I need to tell you, Stine has the BEST eyelash adhesive evah! I didn't need to check ONCE, and it held really tight when I had to remove them (I think I'll use some warm water next time).

Of course, for such an event, I want to wear something unique (any excuse to make something, right?)

Here's the pillbox hat I mentioned, shaped like a box of chocolate.
It's mounted on a transparent hair comb.

And a glimpse of the "chocolate" which I made from tinfoil covered in Fimo clay, painted with acrylics (for the gold and "nougat" decorations).

I had planned to wear a skirt I had ordered from Bodyline, but customs were ridiculously slow, procession my shipment for almost two weeks! So I had to improvise and make a skirt. I had 4 hours to make an adequite skirt, so I was a tad stressed you could say.

I realize I'm repeating myself here, but I made a replica of this AP skirt, but had to go for a different type of fabric to get the right color (I tell you, getting a proper quality fabric in perfect pastel pink is quite the undertaking!).

I didn't have enough time to make a proper waist, and had to settle for a simple elastic solution DX Which isn't great, but what can you do when you have an unmoveable deadline?
I'll fix it next time I have a date with the sewing machine :3

For the limited time I had to measure, cut and so on, I think it turned out really well! (except for the waist DX Which looks ridiculously small here, because I made it to fit a corseted waist)

However, I didn't have time to really play with the trimming, so the bow will need some redoing too. I want to get the right tiny net lace and ad either pearls or rhinestones, like on the original.
A tip for the crafty lolita. When doing this kind of bow, to make it keep that lovely shape, remember to fasten it in places, otherwise washing and brushing up against things will quickly warp it and it'll droop.

Also made this double brooch, to fasten on the corset and blouse. It's made of plastic and glass, and it just fitted what I had in mind so well!

It's really late, so I'll finish for now, but on thursday I'll post my most recent buys, and talk Bodyline sizes (warning: And Tron merchandise XD )

~Be good~

Is it already that time again?

2011-02-10T12:38:00.000-08:00

On saturday night, I'm attending Copenhagen Burlesque, I can't believe it's been that long since last event already! And OMG what to wear?! I'm working on a pillbox hat for my outfit, which is going to look like an opened box of valentine's day chocolate.
I was hoping that my skirts from Bodyline had arrived by now, but customs are being annoyingly slow this time ;_;
So, today, just in case I don't get them in time, I bought pink velvet and pink silk ribbon to make a replica of this gorgeous AP skirt (one of my dream skirts :3 ) So, the fabric choice is different, but I think making the difference in textures greater will look smashing!!

So, thinking through what I have in my closet to coordinate with, I made this mock-up to give myself a clearer picture of what I'm going to look like.

I tell you, listening to Daft Punk while drawing cutesy lolita coords is a really weird combination XD

Been on a bit of a shopping spree this month :3

List of things I've bought online this month
3 Bodyline skirts (not received yet)
Sherlock DVD
Torchwood Book (Something in the water)
Angelic Pretty Magic Etoile skirt (black colorway)
Tron Legacy Sam Flynn Identity Disc (not received yet)

If you don't know this british modern take on Sherlock Holmes, you're missing out!!

~Be good~

Closet vomit! Image heavy!

2011-02-01T14:15:00.000-08:00

Inspired by last month's theme post at EGL on Livejournal, I celebrated the re-discovery of my cam-charger by taking photos of pretty much all of my lolita wear (there's some I didn't get around to photograph, but I'll make a note of that when I get to it.

Tops, shirts and blouses

Both off-brand. I don't know what I'll do when the black one finally dies.
I use it all the time underneath cardigans.

Both from H&M. They both work really well under my Deerest Black JSK.

The offwhite is from Bikbok, the other one is a modified H&M blouse.

Angelic Pretty and modified H&M.

Both are from H&M, and the first one is modified.

Another round of H&M

Cardigans and boleros

H&M and Zara.
I almost wear cardis with every outfit. So I need many.

Both are from Putumayo.
The white one was an impulse-buy, and I never wear it.

One from a Gmarket seller, and two from H&M.

Pieces, and a modifed H&M faux fur bolero.

Skirts

Homemade.
My first lolita skirt. It's been through many transformations, but still has the original lace.

Homemade pinstripe skirt.
I made this six years ago or so, and I've only worn it... 3 times or so.
It's one of my first creations, and the choice of fabric is so bad!

Homemade punk/goth skirt.

Homemade 3-tiered skirt.
I need to redo some of this.

Homemade kitten applique skirt.

Metamorphose luckypack skirt.
I also own this in red with white lace and dots.

Metamorphose Swan Embroidery skirt.
I'm making a bustle for this, so it's actually been taken apart.
Scariest thing ever, taking apart brand.

Bodyline replica.
This one is also being redone with a bustle. I was thinking of using pale blue tulle.

Bodyline Heart chocolate & sweet biscuit.

Jumperskirts

Homemade pink princess dot JSK.

Homemade Mint Paris Love JSK.

Homemade Summer flowers JSK.

Homemade Eat Me Cookie JSK.

Homemade Classic Brocade.
My very first JSK. This thing really need an overhaul.

H&M rose dress.
I'm making it into a JSK, and it already has a black tulle bustle.

Bodyline Lovely Poodle JSK.
I had to remove the straps as they were extremely short. Also removed the heart tulle from the
bottom ruffle, as the pink in it didn't match the rest of the skirt.

Bodyline Melody Note
(Betty 2.0 is also wearing a Meta blouse that I have in pink as well, a headbow from Atalier Pierrot, and Betty 1.0 is wearing a black blouse from H&M that I also kinda forgot).

Headbows and Accessories

Everything is homemade, except for the black one with pink pearls,
which was a christmas present from Savage Lilly.

Mini hats are all from H&M, the white headbow that snug in is from AP (forgot it in the previous photo).
There's a pair of btssb hair combs and the rest is homemade.

I have SO much bling XD One day I'll do an entry dedicated to that.
You'll have to do with a few shots of jewelry stands.

A few earrings and rings.

More bling and blingbling.

Shoes, bags, hats and protection from the cold

BronX, Bodyline, BronX, Bianco, Bodyline and Riis (not really visable).

Meta and Happy Girl (from Gmarket).

H&M.
I think I have more bags, but they're in the basement XD.

Yes, I quite like berets. All are from H&M, and modified by moi.
Still need to find out what I want to do with the grey, black and leopard.

Modified earmuffs from Accessoriez.
Added bow and bling.

Bear hat. Modified from a simple faux fur hat from H&M.

Faux fur muff. Made from a big fur collar from H&M.

Homemade kitty scarfs.
I realize they kinda look like girl and boy XD.

Thats' it for now. I won't even leave you with a youtube link 8D

Question taim!

2011-01-23T14:19:00.000-08:00

Random photos make boring entries more fun

Should I go back to the old comment/reply-system? I have no idea if it causes any problems for you guys...

Photodump

2011-01-23T07:50:00.001-08:00

Dude! Get writing already!!
I've been neglecting my blog to the max!! Sorry you guys!! I blame work, Tron (ok, only joking) and mainly the fact that I seem to have misplaced my cam-charger! Oh gawd the angst, I have no clue where it is, and that means I only have my phone to take shots with ;__;
That seriously throws a stick in the wheel of my video plans DX
But, fret not, my fellow frillbutts!! I came up with a plan B (until I find that dang cam-charger!!)
I have plenty of outfit shots (albeit a tad blurry. F U phone cam!)

In december, I met up with Savage Lilly and Pallas for a trip to Tivoli, to see their christmas exhibition. After that, we felt pretty chilly, so we opted for hot cocoa at the nearest café, aand then we spontaniously decided to watch HP7 pt.1 (Ooooooh it's a Snaaaaape!)

I spent the night at Savage Lilly's place, and I did my hair in a bun the next day, as the pigtails the previous day had felt a bit too childlike for my comfort.

Make-up and hair shot from New Years Eve. I spent it with some of my best friends, eating Fondue and ending the night with some Mighty Boosh.

Betty and Betty 2.0 sporting blue, which is my fave loli color at the moment (tho mint is sneaking in here and there)

My most recent outfit. My sister salvaged this cardigan from one of her friends, and I've been searching high and low for one to match the Bodyline skirt (have had it lying around for a long time, but this was the first time I had something to wear it with).

I've been eyeing that bear hat from Chocomint for a while now, but I don't really have anything brown to match it with. So I bought a fur hat from H&M and made the front flap into ears. Changed the buckle with a pair of silk ribbons too. It's really warm and cute, so I'm very pleased with it. It matches my homemade faux fur muff as well ^__^

Deviant Art link

I did this piece for the christmas contest at EGL on Livejournal. The theme was Christmas Sweets. I guess I focused more on the "sweet" than the "christmas", huh? I didn't win. A girl who made a whipped cream cake ring won. I sound a little bitter XD

Herp derp!! He's sooo nice!! *swoon*

And to top it all off, I give you some 80'tastic music!!
I sing this song all the time atm!

~Be good~

TRON-tastic!!

2011-01-13T13:14:00.000-08:00

I'll be back when I can actually write about more than just TRON Legacy!!

But, I'll at least leave you with this, which just dominates my imagination at the moment ( I even bought the darn action figures, in deluxe edition XD )

I seriously need an Identity Disc too!

Oh man! Garrett Hedlund... in a tight TIGHT suit... sigh!

I bought the soundtrack the day after I saw Tron Legacy the first time (seen it twice now).
It's SO extremely amazing, like one long make-out session, I tell you!!

That is one SEXY toga!!

Funny thing really, I was born the same year that the original Tron premiered :3

Respect my extreme editing skillz!

Just watched the old movie, and spazzed about the fact that Bruce Boxleitner in Tron looks like Alex O'loughlin XD

Anywho, I'll try to get back on track soon, and stop talking about this flick XD My friends are on the verge of barfing from all the fangirling!!

Jeg vil meget gerne invitere dig ind og se Tron engang. Så kan jeg også få gået i mine fine loli kjoler for en gangs skyld! VIL DU PÅ DATE MED MIG? (Fra en fan. Who likes everyones butt in tight suits.)

2011-01-04T13:19:00.001-08:00

Mmmm tron butts! XD Hmmmmmm I wonder who you can be!! I'm thinking a certain fan of that... Harajuku Jugend Herberge?

Ask me anything

Formspring Q

2010-12-19T04:39:00.001-08:00

Q: Do you consider yourself to be attractive?

Answer: Dude! I'm a totally bodascious BABE!!!
*cough*

To be frank (or even johnny) The answer is: From time to time, yes. But not all the time.
I think I know what to accentuate about my appearance, when I dress up. But definitely also feel like an ogre sometimes.
I don't consider myself some kind of stunning beauty, but I do realize that I have symmetric, and fairly well balanced features.

Ask me anything

Ask and you shall know...

2010-12-09T11:25:00.000-08:00

So I've been wanting to make a video for sooome time now. I've been thinking of various topics, like:
From dull to overdone - How I get ready for a lolita event
Putting together a coord - With my lovely assistent Betty v.1.0
DIY bows - Various styles

But what I'd mostly like to make at the moment is a sort of interview thingy. And that's where I need you guys, my readers, to help me.
Write whatever questions you'd like me to reply concerning lolita, and I'll put it together in a video.
I know I've already done an actual video interview, but that was in danish, and forced short, as it had to keep within a very tight time frame :/
Hopefully there's actually something somebody would like to know? I don't mind if they're the classic/standard question at all. Anything lolita related would be fun to reply, if I can.

To spread the christmas spirit, I'll share my favorite christmas song.
The Christmas Song ( I prefer Sinatra's version, but I think this one is very nice too :3 )

Slytherins unite, coords & Betty(?)

2010-11-29T14:32:00.000-08:00

This post is pretty much just a photo dump XD I've gathered some random photos from the past couple of weeks, and finally managed to time good connection with actually being home XD

Slytherin :3

Snazzy!!

Sorry, but the lack of quality keeps this small XD

What I wore when I went to see HP7. I absolutely adored the movie! The feeling of desperation and uncertainty was very strong throughout most of the movie, and that was something I never really felt when I read the final book. As much as I luuurve Harry, I want to scratch out my eyes when I think about the horrors Ron saw when fighting the horcrux! DX

I can't even remember when I wore this XD

Yes, I do in fact have a weakness for this skirt atm. Wore it at Mia's christmassy evening.
Where we made decorations, drank hot cocoa and listened to christmas albums.

So... about Betty v.2.0... Should she really keep that name? XD Got any good idea? I considered making it into a give-away, but what if I didn't like any of the ideas, or only two people entered? XD

I promised you some photos of her, so here they are.

The mannequin as she was when I got her

...

~How she looks now~

I still need to get her some bottom lashes, and give her eyes more shine.
But she looks great. And she even has freckles!

I want a nose like that ;c;

Resting a hand on the imaginary chair

She has the oddest pose. But that's how it is, until I stumble across better posed, discarded mannequin arms. If I give her the other relaxed arm, it pushes in the skirt really oddly. Meh...

Chicken legs!

Don't get me started on her feet XD Hahaha, she stands like a sailor! But at least that means she can stand un-aided! I'll hopefully find better posed lower body, and a stand for her too.

I realize this sounds completely ridiculous, but I'm used to weird talk when it comes to dolls XD Talking of bodyparts and getting better eyes for that and that character XD

Christmas gift swap

2010-11-24T13:19:00.000-08:00

Just for the record, it seems I read so quickly through the rules info on the J-popcon fashion show that I missed out on the fact that it actually WAS free to participate DX Either that, or I simply forgot it, since I only read it once. Argh! I even checked the bloody J-popcon website about free areas, but alas. But of course I didn't re-read the rules in the original post. Classy me!
So, basically I could've saved 350 dkr. but didn't *sadface*.

Aaaaanywho, back to the real reason for posting. J-fashion.dk is hosting a Christmas swap. Something I lurve the idea of. I think it's a really great concept and lovely to get something lolita themed.
However, I'm a bit unsure of whether or not to actually join in.
See I was in a valentines swap two years ago. I made my partner a brooch and matching bow comb in white grossgrain ribbon with a golden crown pendant and pearls if I remember correctly. What I got in return was a heart shaped candle, a pretty sad heart shaped pendant and a pink/purpleish shawl. Everything, something I saw in the local Tiger (a 10 kr. store in denmark). It seemed very random, not something anyone had put any thought in choosing. I only kept the candle. H&M keeps better quality jewelry than that pendant.
It's not that I mind that not a lot of money was spent. This was not supposed to be a crazy expensive swap. But I put effort and care in making my part of the swap, and even though I know that not everyone has the creative streak, I didn't feel that my partner had put any effort in it. It felt very 'at the last minute' like.
If you're not creative, there are other possibilities; buying some handmade chocolates (in DK there's some great shops, like Frellsens, who has good prices), and then wrap it nicely, put it in a pretty box etc.
I never expressed my disappointment to my partner, since I felt that was in poor taste and I feared, that if she was a lot younger than me, she'd get upset by my telling her my feeling a bit cheated.
I wonder if she'll be reading this. Somehow I hope not, but if she do, I hope she doesn't think I still harbour ill will towards her.

So yes, I realize that I sound a bit snobbish, but I fear that I'll get a less than eager partner again, or even worse, one of those who never sends their gift (everyone must have heard of the swap horror stories).
I want to put a lot of effort into whatever I make. I guess it's a matter of pride as well as the wish to give away something the receiver will cherish. But I'd like to receive something I will cherish as well and use frequently, you see. Like a pretty necklace, a cute ring, lots of ribbons and so on, and so forth.

Betty v2.0?

I found a mannequin in the basement of the building where I work. I actually found three, all of them thrown out because of various defects (some more severe than others). And I decided to adopt one of them! I carried her home over two days. The first day taking home a torso, three arms and four hands (so that she can pose in more way than one) and then the second day, taking home her lower body (hips and legs). Waiting for the bus with a pair of legs standing freely next to me was hilarious (especially to the two policemen who stopped their car next to me, to ask about it XD ). She was very heavy, but she's SO pretty!!
I'll take pictures of her this weekend. She's wearing my outfit from the fashion show, antlers and all. But no shoes! She's standing on flat foot, so she can't wear heels for now. But I'm keeping my eye out for a second pair of legs XD

My internet is acting up, so you'll have to wait till next time, to get a new youtube video.

J-popcon fashion show

2010-11-18T14:01:00.001-08:00

J-popcon is over. The biggest anime & manga event of the year was held this weekend, and I attended for one single purpose.
Flaunt my STUFF!!
Like last year, there was a fashion show, and I had applied to model my own creation. I've made it my personal goal never to wear anything but homemade clothes when being in a fashion show.
This year, I went for a different style. I normally wear sweet/bittersweet, but this year I wanted to make a elegant gothic coord. Inspired by the season and my recent jewelry purchase from H&M, I wanted to do a deer coord. Sounds odd, I know. I wanted black, empire waistline, rich textured fabrics and a feel of luxury. Oh, and I wanted antlers XD

My coord application photo

After the fashion show. I originally had black painted hands,
but had washed them when this was taken.

The dress (JSK) is made of this gorgeous woven patterned cotton, with organza across the chest and the skirt. I used 4m(!) for the skirt, so it really moves ^_^ The sheer blouse and stockings are from H&M. The shoes from Bianco. I'll do some detail shots of all of this when I have daylight.

I carved the antlers from balsa wood, and felt very crafty while doing so XD
The necklace was made from fimo clay and then covered with leaf 'gold'.

I met up with Eri outside the venue, where we had to wait in line in the bleeding cold for more than an hour before getting inside and get our prepaid armbands. Most ridiculous thing was that people who hadn't paid in advance could just stroll directly inside and buy their ticket at once.
Inside we ran into various friends, before heading for the big hall to relax and catch a glimpse of the panel with Vic Mignogna and Haruko Momoi who were taking questions about voice acting. It was surprisingly funny, and I enjoyed it (even with the many horribly embarressing questions from fangirls (you do not ask someone if you can lick their face!!!!)) After that I realized that I had still not changed into my lolita gear, so Eri and I hurried to the nearest bathroom where I stressed about contact lenses, falsies, fake hair and so on. Eri was very patient with me, and helped me with packing everything when I was done with it. She even carried stuff for me, when we hurried back to the big hall. Thanks babe!!

The light and bright army on stage! Liv and Mie, I heart you guys so bad!

We were 32 models in total. I as on the stage alone twice, once in winter coat with muff and earmuffs (no pictures though ;_; ) and once without the coat, showing my new dress and wearing the antler headbow.
We were all seated beside the stage, and went up one at a time, where Sascha (who'd planned everything) introduced us and our clothes. Then we went up on stage in pairs, and then all the dark dressed models, and then the brightly dressed models. So I was on stage 4 times XD

Astrid and I

I wish I'd gotten my hands even darker than this ;_; Oh well, I'll do that for an upcoming shoot. Astrid made her dress as well (or was it two dresses in one? This girl has the most awesome ideas!)

On stage with Ari. She was so nervous, but did perfectly!

The antlers held up really well, and wasn't heavy at all! So all in all I'm very satisfied with this, even though it's not my normal style.

My complaints about the show. J-popcon had done nothing to help Sascha with the arrangement, so she had to stress about finding a changing room, and then put up seats for the models to sit on while waiting for their turn in the spotlight. There hadn't even been put up a screen so that the audience couldn't see the models before time either. Typical J-popcon, so I'm not surprised. They're so depressingly not interested in the whole fashion aspect of japanese popculture.

After the show, I met up with Stine, Kasper and Casper, and was introduced to Alex (aka. Fashion Jesus (don't ask me why)) awesome guy!! I was invited to go drinking with them, but seing as I had work saturday, I had to decline (grudgingly!).
However, I returned after work the next day, and did nothing but hang out with Stine, Casper and Alex, who talked Stine and I into go drinking. We were both extremely tired, but he paid for the drinks, and how can you say no to that? Around 4-5 ish in the morning, we ended up in our friend Allan's place where we fell asleep to Iron Man 2.

Sunday I spent at my parents' house sleeping plenty!
One huge complaint I have is that there was no info about free areas on the con, and since I wanted to participate in the fashion show, I paid the ticket (350 dkr.) but I only experienced 2 events and the dealer room, and afterwards I heard of so many people who'd just strolled right in, and hung out.
I mean. It's not like there was anything like the possibility of winning anything by modelling. We all did an event for the con, and so, I think that if anything, the con should have offered free entrance, just for that evening for the models who were there only for that.

This was my last J-popcon. I'll probably model again, since I love it, but nothing more. I have had so many crappy experiences with this thing. It might just be my history with the con, or that I'm not really into the whole anime and manga scene any more. I dunno. I know lots of people had an amazing time. I just think it's time for me to move on. I'll go with Allan and his crew to UppCon next year, since it sounds like a blast, and I love the swedish nerds!!

I want to dance to this track so hard!!!

Lolita documentary

2010-11-17T14:59:00.000-08:00

This is the loveliest, and most aqcurate piece on lolita that I've seen for a long while!
I'm all smiles after watching this. It's very very lovely!!

I will be posting about J-popcon and what I created for the fashion show, but not right now. You'll have to be patient with me ^__^

~Be good~

Outfit post and rant about weekend

2010-10-31T13:02:00.000-07:00

This will be a somewhat short update, since it's pretty late here in DK.
I spent first half of saturday with my loli homie; Sabrina, and we went to this fabric store in the middle of nowhere. Bought NOTHING! XD But the trip was cozy. Then we stopped at Panduro and stocked up on some lace and other things. Then we, more importantly, stocked up on cake 8D And theeeen, we went home to Sabrina and saw Beauty & the Beast and ate cake and tried to make accessories. We were pretty tired, so we didn't really make anything much. I made two plastic star bracelets and then stuffed my face with candy.
Had fun none the less, and we did laugh at "A Very Potter Musical" and read G&L Bibles too.

I then went home to Eri, who's "date" had cancelled, and we talked children, made dinner (stegt flæsk med persillesovs. Hell yeah!) and saw "Hurra for de blå husarer" (danish flick) while I stuffed my face with candy (can you see a pattern forming?). We had to most cozy evening to our selves and I saw childhood pictures and we fawned over baby clothes and Ebbe Langberg XD.
I got home around midnight, very happy, and extremely tired.

Saturday's outfit

And... because I'm a total goof

.~oOo~.

Today I did nothing much but procrastinated and cleaned the apartment.

I thought I'd share a preview of Sea Angel with you. It's nowhere near finished, and I'll probably work on other things while working on this, since this takes a lot of patience, which I rarely have a lot of XD.

Tonight's video: Part one of A Very Potter Musical

The Spoonflower adventure begins

2010-10-28T16:33:00.000-07:00

I just ordered a test swatch of "Dream Bakery" at Spoonflower!
It should arrive in seven days or so *glee!*

I've also started working on "Sea Angels", which is basically sea monsters/old renditions of sea horses :3

~Be good~

One down, plenty to go...

2010-10-26T14:49:00.000-07:00

Dream Bakery is done! I need to find out how big I want it, and on what type of fabric. It's very exciting!!

Yes, the girl on the left is carrying a bag from "Girl Ever After" :3 I thought it'd be cute like that. Isn't this how many lolitas view themselves? Dressed pretty, shopping or sitting down at a cite café, daintily drinking tea? At least that's how I spend a lot of my lolita time ^_^
I turned down the opacity of the pink stripes, which seems more pleasing to me. I might make the lamp posts taller, to avoid the clashing with the horizontal "ribbon", but that's a minor flaw.

Here's how it looks tiled

~~oO0Oo~~

I go to a lot of cafés actually, and I usually bring my camera. I thought it'd be nice to share some of my snap shots with you. The places I go usually has a lot of atmosphere, which is something you don't really get with your typical chainstore cafés.

~Mormors~

This place doesn't have a lot of space for sitting down, so they've gone for selling lots of vintage style gift items.

~Perch's Thehandel~

This place reeks of style, history and expensive menu items. Perch is one of Copenhagen's oldest establishments, and it shows. But they've managed to keep everything simplistic, but exclusive, with an eye for details.

~Tante T~

I love Tante T. They have the most wonderful range of teas. From classic roibos and herbal teas, to fruits over delicate sweet flower teas, tasting of summer and elegance. When you go there, it's like visiting you grandmother, when you visit Tante T, with old worn, but pretty wing backed chairs and pretty couches. Black and white photographs of people from long ago, adorn the walls framed in elaborate frames.

~Tetemplet~

This japanese inspired café has an area with tatami mats, where you sit on cushions on the flower by the low tables. Their teas are various herbal and spiced teas, and there's just a very nice calm feel to this place. Sadly it's placed on a small street that not everyone passes, even though it's just next to the very busy high street; Strøget. The place changed owners about a year ago, so I haven't been following up on it lately.

I forgot the music video, last entry, but today it's all back on track.
I'll leave you with this wonder!

~Be good~

Dancing with the stars rant, and designing lolita dress prints

2010-10-24T11:03:00.000-07:00

Yees! Silas is still going strong in Dancing with the stars (danish edition). He's such a fantastic dancer, charismatic and GORGEOUS!! ...totally gay too, but there's no way of telling, when he dances those romantic, intense steps with his celebrity partner.
I remember last season just flipping through the channels and stumbling across this show. I'd never seen it before, and it was well through the second half of the season, and I was just floored by a beautiful performance. Since then I sat there each friday and cheered for Silas and his partner. They came 2nd place, though I felt they should've won that season.

You can check out his and Laura (his partner this season)'s most recent performance here:
Silas & Laura dancing to Kings of Leon

Anywho, I think I mentioned working on fabric prints? Well I have this little preview for you. I need to add details and I'm thinking a lolita silhouette too, like the retro style AP did once upon a time (I lurve those!). It needs work definitely, but I'm pretty happy with it so far. I think it's going in the right direction.

VOILA!

Cute, huh? With one of those ridiculous tiny pillbox/beret hat-thingmeys :3

Dunno if I'll decide on one colorway or make it in more. More = more expensive at the printers.
I'm thinking that it'd be amazing in grey :3

Other prints I'm planning/working on:

Vanity tables
Chandelier Shop (sketched out)
Perfumes and trinkets (sketched out)
Heavens Gate (sketch almost done)
Sea Monsters
Sleeping Beauty's Castle
Birdcages

Yes, fun fun. I'm looking into Spoonflower for the printing.

~Be good~

Lolita meetup, accessories and Scott Pilgrim

2010-10-17T06:54:00.000-07:00

Attended my first Lolita Circle meetup, yesterday. It was very cozy!
I was also so happy to see so many girls, having a very good grasp of how to make a great loli outfit!!
We meet at 12.00 and all went to Konditori Antoinette, a very cute café with enough room to house bigger groups (normally a bit of a problem in Copenhagen).
We were 11 in total and I knew 4 of the girls from before, but had a great talk with Anna of Looney Lolita, whom I shared a table with.
I took fewer pictures than I had intended, but I just didn't get the photo vibe. But, there's still some to share:

Merve and Ariellah talking menues with Anya.
These girls are just so sweet! I lurve Ariellah!
She's just so fun and sweet, and almost as crazy as I.

What's a proper café if it doesn't have a pretty chandelier?

Anna, deciding on Latté Almande and Fruit Salad. I had the same.

See? Totally delish!!

After the café we decided to head out, to mingle. We went to Thorvaldsen's Museum, which houses the collection of statues that the danish artist Bertel Thorvaldsen made, as well as his collection of paintings, drawings and greek, egyptian and roman antiquities ( canope jars, signet rings and more). I was very occupied with the painted ceilings, which I thought would make great inspiration for a lolita dress print!!

I also fell for this young lad. He's just gorgeous!!

This would make a great print too, I think.
It was just the thing I needed to finish my sketch for a print idea I've been working on.

I had been in two minds about what to wear the whole week, but ended up choosing my "Eat Me Cookie" JSK, even though I was a bit "scared" of the big contrast between the colors in the dress.
I decided to pair it with black pieces, and pink bling. I wanted to go for a more grown up and "expensive" feel. And I think I succeeded!

~Rundown~
Starry Glitter headbow - Homemade
Faux fur bolero - H&M (kids department)
JSK - Homemade
Cable stockings - H&M
Patent pleather shoes - Bodyline

STOP! CAMWHORE TIME!! Duuunununuh! Duuhnuuh!

I wore black circle lenses and fake lashes from Bodyline ( LURVE them! They held all day)

The amount of bling I wore, except for my homemade AP replica necklace,
and my heart pony necklace from Accessorize (where I also got those cute carousel earrings).

~So, I figured I'd show pictures of what I've made and modified lately~

Gross Grain headbow with Swarovski crystals,
silver lace and chubby star pendants (in two sizes).

Cream white gross grain headbow with white lace and "gold" heart studs.
This one still needs the right pendant. I like pendants on my bows :3

My latest pride and joy! A pair of earmuffs with a gross grain headbow,

Swarovski crystals and a tear pendant.

Other side, with plated ribbon, to make it less boring. More crystals, of course XD
I've been contemplating adding pearls to the fur as well. But maybe that' d be too much?

The AWESOME bolero I stumbled across in H&M.
I added (of course) a bow and a sprinkle of pearls.
Are you sick of pearls and bows yet? It seems my solution to anything is to throw pearls and ribbons on it XD

I ended the day with Keon, checking out the Halloween decorations at Tivoli (forgot to take pictures.) and then hit the movies and saw Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.
It's. Awesome.ly.WEIRD!

Check it out if you like crazy comics and fighting games!

Today's video is from this movie. Envy, vocalist of The Clash at Demonhead is Scott's Big Breakup. I just loved the song :3

~Be good~

A princess, a woman and two daydreamers

2010-10-12T11:03:00.000-07:00

My best friend got married Thursday! Eri looked like out of a fairytale, so beautiful and she just, glowed. Everything went perfectly, and I held the bouquet as they said their "I do"s and signed the papers. After chocolate and drinks, they fled from the wedding guests, to go on a wedding cruise :3
I'm not sure I can show you pictures, so I'll just post my outfit for the day.

Everything is actually H&M, except the shoes

Mmm, I lurve these, but they murder my ankles.

Lolita weekend. Was. Awesome!

I'm loving this outfit, really, I'm just wondering why my cardi looks so small? XD

I was somewhat delayed, but met up with Sabrina around 11.00 and we went to stock up on materials at Handler. But disaster stroke, and it turned out that Handler's now open only on specific dates, which it says nothing about on their website! But we were still in high spirits, glad to be all dolled up, and we went to La Glace, a fantastic and very old café in Copenhagen (very near Jorcks Passage, for those of you who're familiar with Copenhagen). The prices are outrages, but their cakes and service is sooo good.
We then continued and went to check out City Sycenter, which is now closed, for good. XD I think we were unnecessarily unlucky, but this couldn't get our spirits down either. So we just went to Stof2000 and then Panduro Hobby were we found all sorts of stuff.
On a bit of a whim, I remembered this small eccentric shop called Bead House, and it's all about the name. Every nook and cranny is filled to the brim with all sorts of pearls, pendants and chains. Absolutely love that place!!

Here's my swag from the shopping spree

We went home to Sabrina's house and started crafting, making headbows. Sabrina's never made one before, but hers turned out perfectly! You can go check it out at her blog.
I made two bows, but stupidly I never got around to take photos DX
Around 19.00 we went out and got pizza and then we spend the evening watching Penelope, eating and ordering from Bodyline. I went home at 23.00, tired but feeling awesome!

We met up Sunday as well, since I'd heard of this flea market at KB Hallen, so we went and looked at plenty of things. Some wonderful, some EXPENSIVE and some completely hilarious!
I only bought a small silver butter knife, but Sabrina got a whole tea set! She'll post about that too, I'm sure! We ended the day at Baresso drinking coffee and talking lolita.
I convinced Sabrina that we need outfit shots that day, soooooooo we found a sunlit spot and snapped some, even if people stared some (but I think we're pretty used to that now).

Simple, but cute, I find.

We'll check out another flea market next weekend, and I hope I can find something lovely (or maybe even a head for Betty).

CLASSY SHOT!!

I also just finished moving all my travel entries from when I went to Japan two years ago, to blogspot. I've decided to make a blog for travelling, and since I'm going to Japan next year, I might as well do it right away. It's nice to have everything in one place. Also, it's was so much fun to read all the entries again, and looking through the pictures 8D
You can check it out at: Sugar Trippin' Excuse the lack of layout design, but I'm too tired for now.

I'll end this days entry with a man in chains. I love love LOVE this musical with all my heart. Le Roi Soleil is such a gorgeous production, the songs are wonderful, the actors great and the costumes to die for!

Poor Duc de Beaufort. I don't think he deserves the punishment ;_;

Lolita activities.. FINALLY!

2010-10-07T15:10:00.000-07:00

Oh gawd! I feel like I've been starved from my favorite food for ages, or something!
I haven't worn lolita in... months! And just last year I wore it almost every day. I guess that's what happens when you get a full-time job XD At least I fill my hair with bows and always wear bracelets, earrings and even necklaces.
But, one thing that does make the days better is my colleague and lolita homie; Sabrina. We talk lolita almost every chance we get. We also crimp, but that's a different story 8D

On saturday, Sabrina and I are going to hang out! We're gonna dress pretty, go to my favorite ribbon store Handler and shop materials for lolita accessories like headbows etc. then go to a café, and THEN head home to Sabrina and get all creative :3
I can't wait!

She asked me what I'm going to wear, and I figured it'd be about time to wear a modified bodyline JSK that's hiding in my closet. I did this Polyvore to figure out how I'd coordinate it:

Wear this or wear that? by Girleverafter featuring chain jewelry

I don't own everything in this, but I do have some things similar. Like the knit shirt, I have one with short sleeves, in a very metamorphose-ish pink, which'll go well with the pink in the poodle print on on the skirt, I think. I'm a sucker for top+cardi coords, but maybe I should try something different for once? XD I dunno.

I reeeeeaally want to make a high half bonnet. In black.. with lots of trim!!! I need to find a pattern though :3
So far I've only found pretty crappy ones DX

Now, I must go to bed. I have a long day at work tomorrow.

Bodyline swag, painting and mood shots

2010-10-03T11:34:00.000-07:00

They won't keep us apart by *leechy on deviant ART

A commission I finished some time ago. The customer is yet to reply to my message about the completion. I hope to hear from her soon.

So, Wednesday I recieved my first solo Bodyline order (only participated in one group order beforehand), and I'm quite pleased :3 I'm not an avid user of the EGL comm, on LJ, and I don't really want to make this into a review, since there seems to be PLENTY out there already (I read every single one, none the less XD ).
However, I figured it'd be nice to show what I got, and use it as an excuse for a post.

Black patent shoes :3

I've been looking a lot more at darker coordinates online lately, but only found pink lolita shoes in my closet. So, I bought these, and I luckily fit them! I have the same model in mat pink, so I knew that I'd love them ^^

Grey music note JSK
I love this dress, I do. It might not be lined, but it's still very nice! The lace is very pretty and soft, and the shape is flattering. However, it's very tight in the arm holes DX But I was expecting that. This present a problem with the side zipper, as it pinches my skin XD. I'm figuring out how to fix this, so it's hopefully no biggy.
I personally prefer skirts that reach to the knees, so I'm planning to make one black, and one white button-in underskirt, so I can switch between the two, depending on the overall coordinate.

Fawn necklace
I wanted to try some of BL's bling, and decided on this cutie. I don't think their "gold" items look very good, but this "aged" brass looked pertty good online, and I wasn't disappointed when I held it in my hands.

8 pairs of fake lashes
I hate the prices on fake lashes in Denmark, and BL's are so cheap, so why not try them out? If they suck, then not much was wasted. I chose four types of lashes and ordered two of each. They're very cute, and I'm looking forward to use them.

I'm getting around to decorating my room. It's a slow process, but it's getting there.
Friday I took a few close-ups of some of the things that brighten up my room.

My perfume shelf includes Kylie Minoque's Darling, Ferragamo's Incanto, Elisabeth Arden's Pretty, Naomi Cambell's Cat Deluxe, Gwen Stefani's Lamb, and my favorite Juicy Couture, and JC Couture Couture (although this is the shower gel ^-^ ).

My silver shelf also contains a tad of my bling.

A small amount of my hair accessories. Do I love bows? Why yes, I do!

I lurve this mini make-up table! I'm still looking for a big version for myself!
You can juuuust see the jewelry stand to the left. I actully need another stand, as I have too many necklaces for the one I have now.

Today's music video is an old one by Bush. I had SUCH a star crush on Gavin Rossdale when I was in 10th grade, and this album had just been released. I listened to this song over and over again!! I'm reliving my music love from back then, especially Bush, and so, I thought I'd share this great song with you all.

Damn... Gavin was SO fine with that red, straight hair. But he's a natural curl guy, so I guess it was too much hassle?

Be good.
Leechy

Betty & bending the rules

2010-09-28T12:33:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I read The Weekend Lolita, where Andrea talked about bending/or breaking the unwritten rules of Lolita. This got me thinking, and I realise, that whenever I wear lolita, I bend some of the rules as well. Funnily enough, they're almost the same ones that Andrea bends/breaks.

1. Wear bloomers!
I don't, or rather, I rarely do. I think they make my butt look weird, and they always end up creeping up and gathering uncomfortably between my thighs. I hate it. I think it's more to the length of the bloomers vs. my body shape, than anything else. But, I just can't be bothered with buying/making some that fit better, when I don't really like them anyway.
I do wear a pair of hotpants with a bit of frills though, in case the wind throws my skirt, or I stumble and fall.

2. No Lolita w/o petti!
Generally I tend to agree on this, when unlined skirts/dresses are worn. But I do own skirts with small built-in petticoats, and one of my homemade dresses has a full lining inside, which makes it just poofy enough. Petticoats are a bit of a hassle, I'm sure my fellow Lolitas agree, so with some outfits I choose to avoid them.

3. Wear a blouse at all times!
Under JSKs. I don't, I simply refuse. Especially in the summer! Some dresses are made to be worn without any blouse, and I think it gives the outfit a more mature air, which is sometimes needed to avoid the whole "child-play" risk. If you peruse Victorian Maiden, or Innocent World, you'll see dresses that cover enough of the shoulders, for you to leave the blouse that wrinkles and roles under the dress, in the closet.
I even think that some of the more summery JSKs would look perfectly acceptable without any blouse or cover. Just add the right amount of accessories to avoid the outfit looking bare and lacking.
I personally rarely show shoulders, because I'm not comfortable with my skin, so I turn to cardigans and boleros to cover up a little. There's so many layers going on in Lolita, that I get too hot, even in the winter (maybe not when outside, but as soon as I get inside where they've cranked up the heat, I melt DX )

4. No heels in my Lolita!
Well, this is not something I've seen anyone write directly, but it seems that very tall heels are frown upon. Unless it's platforms meant for gothic lolita. If you want high heeled lolita shoes, they tend to be chunky heeled.
Don't get me wrong, I love the flat tea party shoes, but they are very childish in their appearance, and the don't "shorten" the look of the foot, and since I have a big size feet (european 41) and that means I think flat shoes make me look like a clown or a duck (doesn't mean I wouldn't one day like to own a pair XD ). I'm a curvy girl (not heavy at all, just curvy) and that means my legs look SO much better in high heels.
I like narrow heels. They give the shoe a daintier look, and I only remember one or two brands that have released that type of design (which is not avaiable in my size sadly)
My favorite non-lolita shoes are my red patent leather sandals, and my black leather buckled shoes.
I think high heeled, non-lolita shoes gives my lolita outfit a much needed mature air (a theme with me?). Let's face it, I'm 28, so I'm no kid anymore XD Lolita is already a silly fashion ( although I love it). There's no need to make me look even sillier by trying to look like a kid.

I don't think I break other rules, or at least I don't remember any :3
Haha. I think I sound a bit whiney/rant-y, but I think you need to do what you can to make Lolita not only fun for you, but suit you as well.

Last Christmas, my parents gave me a dressform, and she (I named her Betty :3 ) now resides in the corner of my room.
I redress her every now and then, about once or twice a month, and I do actually take photos of her. Which is a nice way to feed my love for Lolita, now that I have a full time job, where I can't wear it.
The best thing is that I, some time ago, found a pair of discarded mannequin legs in the basement of Field's (where I work). So now Betty has legs and can show of socks and shoes too ^____,^ . I think I'll try and use her for modeling more often, seeing as she does it so well! (I'd love to get her a head too, so she could rock the wigs and head accessories! ).

Today I changed Betty's outfit and went with a geek theme, inspired by this cool sweater I bought on sale in H&M's kids department.

I need to get a hold of a pair of light grey stockings! These are houndstooth.

Beret - H&M
Corsage - Homemade
Sweater - H&M kids (boys department)
Skirt - Homemade
Stockings - H&M
Bling - H&M and Friis & Co,.
Bag - H&M
Shoes - Jette Riis

As a final note for tonight's entry; Inspired by Caro's wonderful post about lolita-blogging, I will try harder at posting an entry at least once a week.

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2010-09-22T15:51:00.001-07:00

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Would you take "All over the place" for an answer? XD
I tend to dress sweet style, when it comes to lolita, but at the same time I do have some gothic outfits in my collection as well. I daily dress inspired by gal and korean fashion, but I don't follow any specific style only.
I guess you could say my style is romantic, since I do love the girlish, softer styles with emphasis on flowers, pastel colours and girly motifs.
This is not to say that I don't have plenty of edgy things in my closet as well XD
As said, all over the place, depending on my mood when I get out of bed <3

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2010-09-22T15:46:00.001-07:00

Q: If you were to date (just teoretically) a girl - could be a real boyish one too - who would it be?

A: Not sure I understand the question. Would you be willing to elaborate?

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Freaky Friday Copenhagen Burlesque

2010-08-31T13:26:00.000-07:00

Hey guys!! Work and firends keep me busy, but I recently attended an amazing party, and I've been meaning to do an update about it.
Last year, one of my friends send me a link on Facebook about this event, and I remember being very disappointed that I couldn't attend Copenhagen Burlesque. So this year I was ready, got in touch with a bunch of friends and we all met up at Marie and Anja's place where we got ready.
Being a Burlesque themed event, there were of course a strict dresscode. No sneakers or jeans allowed, but lots of corsets and more. The code said vintage, burlesque, steampunk, fantasy etc. So I planned on taking a mix of romantic fantasy and burlesque, and collected all sorts of things from my closet. I don't think I've ever had that much extensions in my hair XD 5 pieces to boost up my hair to epic proportions (at least to me). I also incorporated flowers and a pair of white fawn horns with gold dust sprayed in my hair (this, is the hair of a killer!!" *glittery angst*)

Stine, Cecil and I. Those shoes make me SO tall (187 cm!), so I had to crouch a tad.

The party was epic!! There were so many fantastically dressed people, and the music was a cool mix of 20's, 50's, 60's and recent music. And don't even get me started on the DJ! He was so awesome, dancing russian folk dance on stage, wearing a uniform. He mouthed along to each song he played, and sometimes strode into the dancing crowds with a megafone, commanding people to dance more! I loved him!

Mmm! Lookit that DJ!! He'd taken of his jacket by then.

I also ran into an old friend from the gothic scene, so we reminisced and took photos with Stine.
She and I always danced together, and she's quite the creature still!

Cecil and I. Looking quite the Gackt here. I know Cecil hates me
when I say that, but I mean it as a big compliment (Gackt is hawt)

There were also live acts. The weirdest circus freak act, silent movie live act, burlesque striptease, a girl playing with whipped cream on the bar and more. I didn't see much of it though, taking the opportunity to rest my feet and chatting with my crew.

Who were looking amazing!!

I only had one drink, as the prices were RIDICULOUS! (my only complaint)

Marie and I, veeeery serious, because Burlesque is srs bsns.

Crowd shot from the sideline, The dancefloor was huge, and the same was the lounge area, as
the venue is normally a restaurant with entertainment.

My darlings!

We stayed until closing time, which was around five in the morning, and barely managed to catch the last bus. I crashed at M and A's place, together with Cecil, Momo and Stine. The whole of saturday was spend getting back to "health" watching The Mighty Boosh (I do love me some Vince!).

And now, to that part you all know comes last. The songs I've listening to the most lately.

Taeyang's (of Bigbang) latest solo track: I'll be there

I lurve this! Great beat, awesome dancing and flawless vocals ( even behind all the autotune).

2PM's Heartbeat

Except for the silly ponytails, this is a cool video, and if you read the translation, this is probably some of the most wangsty lyrics ever.

That's it for tonight.Be good!

Post Genki Con

2010-08-11T14:41:00.000-07:00

Ok, for some time J-popcon has been the only thing for danes to attend when it comes to japanese pop culture conventions. And I lost my faith in that con long ago (let's leave it at that). But a new con emerged not that long ago, but I didn't attend it last year. I was not too keen on conventions and big crowds, and later I heard that the crowds had been very young and hyper.
This year however, I was very surprised. Sascha and Astrid had arranged a lolita fashion show, a lolita panel and a tea party, of which I only attended the fashion show.

I had volunteered to model for the show thinking I'd just leave right after, not feeling keen on a lot of young cosplayers bouncing on sugar. But after the show, lo and behold, I stayed around! I saw lots of friends and the weather was great!! It was great fun. So much so, that I turned up the next day and hung out with Stine, Cilje and more people, even though I didn't pay for entrance, so I didn't get to see any of the closed area events (like lolita panel). I also got to talk with some of the members of The Lillith (a danish band influenced by j-rock) They're nice, and have so much fire and love for their music, which I admire.

I ended up not attending Genki on sunday, as I had to get up very early and the weather was extremely crappy. So I missed out on the J-fashion tea party, which I regret, but such is life. It looks like they had an awesome time.

So, I have pictures to share, some of my own, and some I have collected from other people.

Behind the scene. I love this shot really, it says so much about the mood I was in!
Credit goes to Sorteblomst

Pulling on Miki for our second appearance on stage
Credit goes to Sorteblomst

My dress was the mint green Paris Love JSK, which I do not wear often enough
Credit goes to Zarsu

So many pretty girls!

Gigglesnort. Classy shot!
Credit goes to Sorteblomst

Sascha wore the most amazing red outfit! She brought everyone upstairs for a shoot
Credit goes to Sorteblomst

Hardcore love for this shot!! Miki and I goofing around
Credit goes to Zarsu

My outfit for the second day. My point of fashion was my patent leather sandals.

The con also had a pretty pro photographer stalking around. His photos are so kick ass!
Genki should really exhibit some large scale prints of the portraits from this year, at next year's Genki Con!
Sadly I never got the guy's name DX

My bro Keon also got in touch with his inner Lolita XD
Isn't he just precious?!

Ok... I haven't fan girled over cosplay for years... but the Doctor was there!!
Yes, THE Doctor (Doctor Who,version 10) And he was awesome! Stine and I stalked him around!

Close-up of my hair that day
I really love asymetrical up-do's these days!

And since it's become my thing to end entries with a music video, here's what's stuck in my head lately

I really dig some of the recent cover versions korean stars have made :3

Massive entry (with very little to say)

2010-08-02T14:49:00.000-07:00

I got the job!

I can't even begin to explain how much this means to me, how much this will change my life!! I worked my butt off for two months, to prove, not only to the boss, but also to myself, that I have what it takes to be part of the team, taking extra hours and helping out when colleagues called in sick.
I'm working a minimum of 37 hours a week, and I have responsibility for the whole office supply section, meaning I assist customers and order home goods so we don't run out.
This is just so cool! After little over a year, of trying to cope with the system, I'm now out of it!

So, this post will be quite a mix, as there are plenty of things to tell about, so bare with me. I promise, there's pictures!

Some weeks ago, I went to the annual, fabulous doll get-together at my friend Stine's childhood home in Dragør. I attended it last year, and it was fun and creative. This year was no different, although we were just the old crowd, with no new ones attending.
That was actually ok, as this meant that we didn't have to be careful not to exclude anyone when talking :3
And, if last year was creative, then this year was insane! I did 5! face-ups!!

This one was actually just an experiment, as the newly acquired head was much smaller than I had thought, meaning it wouldn't fit the character I had in mind for it.

I did this one for Stine, as she had gotten stuck in the work-process with it.

I painted this one for Anja, as the head has had extensive mods around the eyes, and that had to be covered.

This one was actually painted before Dragør, but I never got a good shot of it. The head belongs to me, and is a modified Leeke Mihael

Another one of my boys, this one hasn't got name nor personality, but I wanted to practice natural styles, and I think he turned out extremely well, especially his eyebrows!

Yet another paintjob done for a friend, this time Louise, who've been wanting to sell her heavily modified Soom Spinel. I had a lot of fun painting him, as I had to come up with a lot of his facial features myself, as they've been sanded down (ie. lip shape).

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It takes at least three people to put together an uncooperative doll.

A shot of my unnamed Luts Howl. He is very snobby and cute looking.

So, other than working most of my time away, I've been hanging with Eri (audience gasps with surprise!) And as she had paid for a trip to the movies last month, where we watched A-team (the biggest load of testosterone... ever. But! Surprisingly fun!) last sunday it was my treat. We first went shopping! I love shopping, but I can't afford that much on government support, so I haven't done much of that lately. It was nice to browse the sales in H&M and talk clothes and try on dresses, but I had already set my heart on finding the perfect maxi dress, which has been eluding me for so long. However, I'd noticed that Only sold a perfect dress for my shape (I look fat in the ones from H&M which is way too tube-y). And so, I tried it on, and it was GORGEOUS!! So I bought it!

I've misplaced my cam-cable, so you'll have to make due with crappy phone shots
The dress is actually grey, with wild roses in pinkish, red and yellow hues. It's light and sooo pretty!
I can't wait to wear it!

This was what I wore the day. Sorry, no face shots XD

Shirt - Gina Tricot
Skirt - H&M
Belt - Gina Tricot
Sandals - Din Sko

So, what did we see, you might be wondering... Inception!!! It rawks!! Go watch it right now!! The depth is so cool!!
It also has eyecandy, not only mind blowing CGI, but also Cillian Murphy and this:
YUM! I remember him from when he was a kid, and I never thought much of him, but dang! He's so fine, arrogant and smooth in Inception.

So... let's end this entry with something cute, and something cool.
First of, my obsession every time I visit my parents: Peanut and Troldepus, better known as Tullefjæs! My mom's two adopted cats.

And... Horatio... He turned up some months ago. At first he just came onto the porch to steal food. Then he started to sleep there... and now he's there pretty much every day, and he comes inside to make sure we feed him.

No one knows where he comes from, but he seems to have decided to adopt my mom and dad, and he never fights with the other four cats... so it's all good. I named him Horatio, because he looks like he's pouting all the time, like Horatio Caine in CSI Miami.

Here he is, sans glasses
CUUUUUTE!! And cool, with his photoshop shades!

I like it, but what the hell is up with the mittens!!???

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2010-08-01T12:27:00.001-07:00

Q: To the age question: I asked because I think your personality is in the beginning of the twenties! I was just curious how you see yourself.. How do you stay so young?

A:Honestly, I don't know. I think it's simply a question of "you're only as old as you percieve yourself". I don't know how to act any different than I do. Perhaps it's also a question of who I'm with... But I dunno.
Thanks for replying ^__^ I'm now very curious as to who you are :3

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2010-08-01T11:54:00.001-07:00

Q: Which sort of food do you eat, eventhough you know, that your body is going to react a certain undesirable way? (gas, uncomfort, burps, etc)

A: I pretty much eat anything I want to, regardless of the side effects. I actually wish I had more self control, since I have extremely sensitive skin, that reacts to anything I eat.. DX

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2010-08-01T11:52:00.001-07:00

Q: Do you feel old or young?

A: I definitely feel young. I still feel 18... ok, so sometimes I do feel my age, or older, usually when I scoff at teenagers or kids when they behave awfully DX When that happens, I feel very grown up XD
Interesting question though, I wonder why you, the questioner, ask me this. Do you have a certain perception of me...

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Hair Inspiration post

2010-07-23T14:31:00.000-07:00

You can kinda tell what I'm going for lately... can't you? My work is extremely hot these days, since the AC in the shop isn't great, and there's a lot of lifting and moving around, ie. it get's hot, and loose hanging hair gets in the way and is just annoying. So I always have it up in various hair-do's, like various ponytails (like to the side over the shoulder, or high on the head with lots of curls) or in a messy bun. Today, for example, I twisted it up in the neck, and had a few curls loose in front with a big baby blue hair bow.
This means that I really want to have it loose when I'm not working, but can't really, since my hair is in dire need of a hair cut, and I can't afford it till next month (which I've said for the past 3 months XD ) And so I'm playing around with the idea of getting a long, messy bop, like in the first photo, which can still take extensions, if I decide to get some. I'd also love to tell the hair dresser to play around with colors, if U have enough cash.
Only worry is that bangs would be way too hot this summer, and also, if I do get that do, I can't really braid them either (I know it's possible, but I'm not too good at braid shorter hair, it's hard enough as it is, with the length it is now).

^^

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2010-07-18T11:10:00.001-07:00

Q: Describe a perfect evening with or without friends!

A: With friends: We'd get together, eat some good food and watch a good movie, or just talk and play games. I think the company is most important, really.

Alone: I'd take a long bath, do my nails and watch some tv-series while drawing. I rarely have perfect evenings alone, since I'm usually only ever alone in the evening if I'm totally beat from work or whatnot, and so I'm probably just tired and looking forward to go to bed.

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2010-07-16T15:18:00.001-07:00

Q: Lækreste mandsling som findes i den virkelige verden. Ehh Dvs som du kender eller har kendt. Whatever you get my point.

A: Den eneste jeg lige kan vælge, from the top of my head, må være Eri's forlovede; Hiro... Han er pretty sweet, med flotte øjne og et perfekt smil.... og buff >:3 De er et ekstremt smukt par :3

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Dayum, them boys know how to dance!

2010-07-16T13:23:00.000-07:00

I spent the rest of the day yesterday(after getting off from work) together with Eriness. I love hanging out with her, she's just so much fun! She always has some crazy show to show me, or puts on some amazing music that makes me go all squee!

We watched 2 episodes of " 풀하우스" starring korean pop star Rain. It was pretty good, so I'd definitely want to see more. We also watched the completely creepy and OTP "メイちゃんの執事" about a bording school for girls, where each girl brings their own butler. Pretty ridiculous and the supposed-to-be-hot butler (Rihito) of the leading character is just sooooo creepy! I'm also certain that he studied at the school of Gackt Facial Control. Yikes!

And he talks like that ALL the time!!! *shudder*

We then took a break from the box, and went shopping, and then Eri made delish foodstuffs! I tell you, that girl can make amazing meals out of anything... she's like... the MacGuyver of food!
We then got all nostalgic and watched Gackt - Secret Garden, and some old school Dir en Grey... aaaand then, Eri put on videos with Bigbang, and a group I haven't heard before; Mblaq, and because this was one HAWT, and pretty good video, I'll share the goodness with you!

And it just makes the whole thing even better, that the song starts with gasping *mrrrrreeeeooow!" I love the beat, the song and the design of the video, not to mention the story. Nice acting guys!

You guys also need to see this, it's not new at ALL, but funnily enough, I've never actually watched the video, even though I've had the track for ages. It has such a sad story, and at the same time the group is just so awesome, moving around the characters of the video unseen.

;______________;

We then watched The Princes & the Frog, which we agreed on, is a bit too spooky for a Disney flick. I mean, I can just imagine little kids crying while watching this. There's a damn heart wrenching death scene in it too! But it's an ok movie. Not my fave Disney (that's beauty & the Beast) and I could have done with just two less songs.

Eri then had to start on a dish for today (she had a big dinner to prepare) so she put on "Ninja Assassin" for me to watch. It's SO bloody. Almost no plot, but entertaining if you like looong fight scenes. It was pretty impressive in the choreography, so I liked it ok (probably because of the amount of half naked, bleeding Rain. I'm a sicko, I know). Not anything that kickstarts the brain cells, but yeah :3

...Wait.. is that... why yes, he IS bleeding.. mwehedr hedr!

We fell asleep on the floor of her living room, and I woke up this morning in the sunlight, ate some yoghurt while talking with Eri, and then headed to work.

Dude, I have a shift tomorrow.... From 11.00 till 18.00 (stupid Field's and their great idea to prolong opening hours with 1 hour) But I think I'll see if some of the friends are up for some hanging out in town. Nothing big, since I can't afford that, but it'd be nice to be all social n such.

You guys have a fantastic weekend!

I'll do my best to update something more visual next time, since I was in Dragør last weekend for three days of doll get-together. Plenty of photos n' such. But I also want to do more about clothes and style :3 Since I'm really feeling the style bug biting these days!

New layout, new age

2010-07-04T13:42:00.000-07:00

So, I turned 28 last friday! Well, dayum, and here I still feel 17!
I was home from work around seven, and my family came around for coffee and icecream.
I got an external hard drive, 1000 dkr. and a paper bag filled with bath bombs, bubble bath soap and bath salt, all in pink. Pretty nifty, I'd say.
Sunday Keon was a total sweetheart and hosted my birthday party for some of my friends. He even made a birthday cake, which was just yummy! I hadn't asked for any gifts, but Eri and Mia gave me a years subscribtion to Deviant Art, and a Naomi Campbell Cat Deluxe, With kisses perfume!
Great times were had, and we played Ego and talked for hours.
I still have another round of gifts waiting, but that'll have to wait till next weekend, where I'm going to Dragør for a doll meet-up at Stine's mom's house. Last year was a blast, so I'm looking forward to seeing all my favorite dolls and their owners (even if I see most of them every week X3 ) There's just something extremely awesome about doll gatherings.

I saw The Three Musketeers this weekend together with Eri. No, not the movie. The play ( performed in Dyrehaven (gigantic park and woodland north of Copenhagen)) It was SO funny, and amazing and awesome! There were explosions, wild horse rides, sword fights and duels! Just awesome! We had great seats and sat there eating sweet potato, chocolate and drank cola and Somersby under the blanket I brought along. Perfect evening, all thanks to Eri.

I re-did my blog layout. I liked the colors and all, but it was just getting too much with the PINK!OMG!!! So I toned it down a tad, as well as went for a simpler header image.
I might re-do the whole thing again soon, but it was fun to play around with the new design template generator thingy.

So, I saw Prince of Persia (some time ago), aaand Twilight: Eclipse(yesterday).

I effing HATE sand in my underwear! Can you say chafe?

Prince of Persia verdict: Oh YUM!! When did Gyllenhall get so hawt?
The ending had a great twist, and I thought I had figured out what would happen, when it turned out I didn't at all. I love when I can't guess the plot (doesn't happen that often).

Yes, we too, photoshop our faces on every morning

Eclipse verdict: Oh YUM! When did Jasper get...... XD ok ok, so no that's not the verdict (but Jasper is yum. Who cares about Edward "Oh god kill me, I'm sparkly" Cullens, or Jacob "I like being naked, so you don't notice my nose" Black.)
The movie was waaaaaay better than I had anticipated, but I'm not sure if that's because it was actually pretty good, or if it's because the previous two where so bad? None the less, I was entertained all the way, I had some great unintentional laughs, and a single "oh god, no no no don't let Edward see" moment. Almost no akward acting was involved (as opposed to the first movie, which was one loooooong akward conversation) I would have liked more action, because what there was, was pretty good. I would have liked more Jasper too, but that might just have been me.

Which would I watch again right away: Prince of Persia, definitely. It has, at least to me, a much longer lasting effect. I think I'd get tired muuuuuch faster of Eclipse (and Bella's rapid blinking!).

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2010-06-26T13:00:00.001-07:00

Q: Do you ever wanna have children?

A: I truly don't know.
If you'd asked me the same question 4 years ago, the answer would've been a flat out "NO", but now I'm not so sure. I have a really big fear of pregnancy and birth (mostly birth... oh gawd!) but I just don't know.
It'd really depend on wether I meet the right guy. I'm single at the moment (have been so for a while) and unless I find a great guy, that I can see a future with, I won't have children. I'm not going to be a single mom, and put a child into the world where I have to struggle to make ends meet, and I'd have to have the kid in all sorts of daycare etc. because I would have to work so much more to be able to live on a relatively comfortable level.
So, yeah... the future is definitely not set in stone, as of yet :3

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2010-06-26T12:56:00.001-07:00

Q: Which is worse, when a good friend moves away, or losing touch with a good friend who lives right near you?

A: I think the second choice. Since there's really no excuse for losing touch with someone who's so easy to get in touch with. If you get my drift? Moving away can be such a strain on a friendship, so it's understandable if you loose touch. The one moving has to start so many new things, meet new people and so on.

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Open your eyes, put the brain on pause

2010-06-22T14:12:00.001-07:00

I've had a shitty, shitty day. I don't want to go into details as to why, it involves friends and is a bit too private to just talk about on a public blog :/
So, to end an otherwise crappy day on a high note, I'll post a list of 10 shows I enjoy watching these days. (there's a lot more shows that I like, but then 10 is such a nice round number :3 )

There's no particular order in this ^____,^

#1 Torchwood trailer
The series is set in Cardiff and follows the Welsh branch of a covert agency called the Torchwood Institute which investigates extraterrestrial incidents on Earth and scavenges alien technology for its own use. To paraphrase Torchwood Three's commander-in-chief, Captn. Jack Harkness, the organisation is separate from the government, outside the police, and beyond the United Nations. Their public perception is as merely a 'special ops' group.

#2 True Blood trailer
Following the creation of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed from legendary monsters to fellow citizens overnight. Sookie Stackhouse is a telepath and waitress at Merlotte's in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps. One night, Sookie meets Bill Compton, a handsome 173-year-old vampire who has returned to Bon Temps following the death of his last remaining relative. As she cannot hear his thoughts, she finds it easy to be in his company. This, of course, brings her into a whole world of trouble.

#3 Grey's Anatomy trailer
Grey's Anatomy is an American medical drama tv series. It follows the lives of interns, residents and their mentors in the fictional Seattle Grace-Mercy West Hospital in Seattle, Washington.

#4 Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends trailer
In the Foster's Home For Imaginary Friends universe, imaginary friends become physical beings the instant a child imagines them; unlike how the concept often works on other shows, an Imaginary Friend takes physical and emotional form after a child creates specific details about that character. Unfortunately for them, the children eventually outgrow them around ages 7–8. When this happens, the friends are left to fend for themselves. Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends was founded by the elderly Madame Foster to provide a foster home for abandoned imaginary friends.

#5 The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack trailer
Flapjack is a good natured boy raised by a talking whale named Bubbie. He leads a peaceful life until the duo rescues a pirate by the name of Captain K'nuckles, who tells Flapjack of a place called Candied Island, which is made completely of candy. Inspired by the adventurous pirate, Flapjack, Captain K'nuckles and Bubbie get into strange predicaments and "misadventures" in search of candy, Candied Island and the coveted title of "Adventurer". The three spend most of their time in Stormalong Harbor, their place of residence, and home to many strange characters.

#6 Doctor Who trailer
Doctor Who depicts the adventures of a mysterious and eccentric humanoid alien known as the Doctor who travels through time and space in his spacecraft, the TARDIS (an acronym for Time And Relative Dimension In Space), which normally appears from the exterior to be a blue 1950s British police box. With his companions, he explores time and space, faces a variety of foes and rights wrongs.

#7 Criminal Minds trailer

An elite group of profilers analyze the nation's most dangerous criminal minds in an effort to anticipate their next moves before they strike again.

#8 The Mighty Boosh trailer
Vince Noir and Howard Moon have surreal adventures while working at a Zoo run by the deranged Bob Fossil (in series 1) and pursuing a career as musicians and living with the mystic Naboo the Enigma and his ape familiar Bollo (in series 2 and 3).

#9 Supernatural trailer
This television drama is about two brothers, Sam and Dean, who were raised by their father, John, to hunt and kill all things that go "bump in the night" after his wife, Mary, was murdered by something supernaturally evil when the boys were young. 22 years later the brothers set out on a journey, fighting evil along the way.

#10 Spooks trailer
the series follows the work of a group of MI5 Officers (spooks/spies) based at the service's Thames House headquarters, in a highly secure suite of offices known as The Grid.

One of life's funny little jokes (named Burn Gorman)

2010-06-17T14:01:00.000-07:00

Squinty McSquinty Pants

I will never be fully able to explain why I fancy this actor. He's clearly not a hansom guy... but... urgh, he just makes me squeel! XD
I'm watching an episode of The Inspector Lynley Mysteries, and he plays this troubled orphan who's suspected of committing murder.

2.03 minutes into this video, might have played a very big part in my fascination X3 At least I think that's when it started.

Oh british Sci-Fi. Torchwood is so corny. Just lookit Capt. Jack

"Yep... She clearly digs me. Sweet!"

On a side note.... when I write "Burn" on my laptop, the font is so small it looks like I write "Bum". I find that awfully funny!!

Formspring

2010-06-16T11:41:00.001-07:00

Q: Do you consider yourself "elite"?

A: Haha, not really... it depends.
I do sometimes use the phrase for fun, when talking dolls :3 Most because I'm a bit obsessive when it comes to making my dolls look right, and even the smallest kink in their hair, face-up, outfit etc. makes me freak out at want to correct it instantly, and then I don't understand when other people do not do the same.
Hmm, I really think that it depends on how you weigh the word, really.
I guess you could call me elitist, at least when it comes to myself. If we talk lolita, I can't do the outfits halfway any longer (I could once upon a time, even if it was unintentional. I thought I was all that, and more XD ) and I fuss and fuss over every detail in my outfit.

I personally don't care whether you wear brand, homemade or offbrand. The ONLY thing I care about is that it looks right, and that when you wear it, you go all the way. If it doesn't look lolita, don't call it lolita (but you COULD call it lolita inspired :3 )

Is that a proper answer?

Ask me anything

Formspring

2010-06-15T12:49:00.001-07:00

Q: Why don't you cosplay anymore?

A: Cosplay costs a lot of money. Or rather, it doesn't have to, but if I have to cosplay, it has to be elaborate, rich in detail cosplays, since I like the challenge. But that means that it'll cost a lot of money, and time... aaaand the one I'd consider cosplaying with too, already has a cosplaying partner... soooooo I dunno. I don't think I'm done with the cosplay world yet. I think it's a great hobby and so very inspirering.... so who knows. I might return sooner than you think

Ask me anything

Formspring

2010-06-15T12:42:00.001-07:00

Q: findes der nogle lolitaer i danmark der går i lolita 24/7?

A: Hmmm, jeg gjorde det i et halvt års tid sidste år. Det var nemt, jeg havde tiden og lysten. Jeg gør det ikke for tiden, men hvem ved. Dog er der mange der ikke kan have det på 24/7 pgr. af dress code på job eller i skolen.
Jeg tror lolitaer i DK er interesseret i mere en én tøjstil, og derfor går de i andet end lolita. Sådan har jeg det selv for tiden.

Ask me anything

Formspring

2010-06-14T12:47:00.001-07:00

Q: tror du måske sascha har overtaget din rolle som "lolita princess"? jeg mener man hører ikke så meget til dig længere, det er en skam, du er rigtig køn og smuk.

A: Sascha har nu altid været en lolita princess :3
Jeg har ikke været så aktiv det sidste lange stykke tid, da det virkelige liv kom i vejen med flytning, panisk søgning af job, financielle bekymringer, vrængbilleder af min egen krop osv.
Men det sker bare også at mine hobbyer skiftes til at være på toppen af mit interesse-barometer. I øjeblikket er det mest tegning og dukker der bestemmer over den smule fritid jeg har, og så får lolita lov til at luske rundt i baggrunden og surmule. Det sker...
Men jeg regner med at som vejret bliver varmere og der dukker meet-up's op på j-fashion.dk, så skal jeg da også ud og lufte skørterne XD

Ask me anything

Let's update 8D

2010-06-06T02:18:00.000-07:00

Gawd, I'm still lacking in updates, but I tell you, I've been very busy!!

Last month, I officially moved to Roskilde (when I say officially, I mean I registered my new adress) I also had to register as unemployed. I've been in the system for a year, both when I lived in Copenhagen, and when I moved to Vallensbæk. Neither places did much to activate their unemployed really, you had to show up once a month to talk with your contact, let them know what you were doing to get the job, and then go home again, feeling very fail.
Roskilde, however, has a system that makes you show up everyday at 8.00 am at a course they call pathfinder, and they help you look into what options are available for you (also help you make a CV etc. if you don't know how to do such things) and so on.
I spent some days figuring out what options I had, which included the possibillity of working, financed by Roskilde. So after getting in contact with a book store where a friend of mine works, writing up a 2 month long contract, I'm now working. Finally!

If all goes well, and I turn out to be an excellent co-worker, they'll hire me, and I'll finally be out of the damn system!
I started working at the store last thursday, and it's going pretty well (my feet are a bit sorethough). And tomorrow comes the big test, as I have a 10 hour shift. Dunduuuuuun!
But I'm happy. Really happy. The job is not boring, you have plenty of contact with the customers, which are always in a good mood, and my potential future co-workers seem really cool and nice :3 So I'm good, even if my feet whine a little.

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So did anyone else watch Eurovision Song Contest??? Hohoho! I did. I set up camp with some friends in Frank's couch in his apartment, with candy, coffee and Asti and saw it all. It was horrible, pretty good, and hilarious, all depending on what act was on stage. Gawd there was some seriously cheesy ones in between. I voted for quite a few, but I cant remember all of them right now (I do remember voting for Israel and Turkey).

But, as Eri pointed out to me, Milan Stankovic from Serbia must have been a korean spy.... just look at him! Serbian G-Dragon XD

And if that's not enough, here's his entry in the contest.

It's.... interesting, but as a danish girl, it's hard for me to listen to the song and not register his singing as off-tune. There's some cultural differences there. But he IS cute :3 I totally dig his hair.

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Last night, Eri had invited me to come with her to asian night at Cinemateket, were we saw The Good. The Bad. The Weird. A korean western, of all things.
I had no expectations, but DAMN I loved it. It was crazy paced, well produced and just cool. The plot was pretty much "Those guys have the map. We want to have the map. Kill them!" So one long chase movie, really. And it worked.

Here's the trailer

Cool movie, with Ennio Morricone soundtrack too!! I recommend it to anyone who wants action and laughs!

Also, if you haven't seen Prince of Persia yet, go see it. It pretty, and has a lot of Jake Gyllenhal with scruffy long hair, which I like :3

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I'll be back online regularly soon, as I've finally ordered mobile internet 8D Seeya around!

I'm not dead

2010-05-23T03:15:00.000-07:00

Gawd, I'm sorry I'm a lousy blogger XD It's kind of pathetic, really :3
Just posting so that the few readers I have, get a sign of life from yours truly.

This weekend has been spent taking care of the family dog; Rufus (my parents are on a weekend trip). I stopped by Komiks.dk yesterday with Keon, since I missed the event last year. Ran into an old colleague from Carlsen, and she gave me a copy of The Brothers Grimm Manga for free (woo!)

Today I've finished 3 face-ups on my Soom Lazule, Iplehouse Freesia and MigiDoll Ryu. Aaaaaand, now I'm going to get ready for Frost's birthday party which I'm attending in 2 hours, so I'm actually already a little pressed with time, which is very typical of me DX

Here's a few things I've done lately. Because we all know picture posts are better!!

2 illustrations from a story arc I'm working on for Monochrome World.

Reach for the sky by ~leechy on deviant ART

You have no allies by ~leechy on deviant ART

2 out of a series of photos I did of my dolls. These are the two best ones.

Hear them whisper I by ~leechy on deviant ART

Hear them whisper II by ~leechy on deviant ART

Guys of the past

2010-03-31T14:42:00.000-07:00

So, this is the sequel to my post "Lovely, lovely men". Today will be more fun, since it will be about guys that I fancied as a fourteen year old XD hahahahaha! That's more than 10 years ago O__o
Since this was something like work for a detective, I'm listening to the soundtrack of Sherlock Holmes. 8B *puts on detective hat and dons tweet pants*

As always, there is no apparent order to the list. It's just ten guys, I remember having posted on my wall at some point. And, to make it even more fun, I also found pictures of how they look now, and I'll see if I find them hawt-stick-hitting worthy (as in "I'd hit it" .... it's a stupid thing I say whenever hotness is in view).

Come, follow me down memory lane
...

#1 Tom Cruise

I had to include two, because I couldn't find a proper one that showed boh his face and his shaggy hair :(

Yes, indeed. This was before having his teeth done, before scientology, before Top Gun.
He was a messy haired teenager, in miniskirt and golden chainmail, saving the princess, unicorns and the world. I was so in love with his character in Legend, the boy who talked all the languages of the animals and fought the darkness for his love. (Random info: You think Twillight was glittery, wait till you see Legend! It's out of this world).

Tom Cruise now

Verdict: HELL NO! I'd never hit that!

#2 Mark Hamill

Luke Skywalker indeed. XD I just loooooved him (I remember finding him so awesome even when I first watched it as... I dunno. I think I was 6 years old perhaps). He was just a hero!

Mark Hamill now:

Verdict: NOOO AAAARGH! Luke! What happened to you!??? *sobs*

#3 Mark Dacascos

*Fawns* Oh man! This guy turned up just as I discovered anime and manga, and this movie adaption of Crying Freeman hit me hard. He was just so pretty and tattooed and angsty (and not japanese at all, it turned out). I still pull out this movie from time to time, and fawn over his elegance, and eyes... and then I laugh at the silly movie, and the obnoxious heroine.

Mark Dacascos now:

Verdict: NO!

Somehow he lost every ounce of bodyfat, and became creepy looking! And what's up with the hair?!! (also, sellout, he ended up as the boss in cooking show Iron Chef... or something)

#4 Keanu Reeves

D'aaaaaaw! I remember my childhood best friend and I, giggling over Keanu in Bill & Ted's exellent Adventure!! And then I just kind of stuck with him, all through the 90's :3

Keanu Reeves now:

Verdict: No... I don't think so. Clean yourself up, look like you did in Constantine, and then we can talk about it ^_^

#5 Jonathan Brandis

*sad face* I luuurved this boy! He was my childhood crush, and I fawned over him, when he turned up as a regular on the cast of Seaquest, talking to a dolphin, and looking cute in a wetsuit.

Jonathan Brandis now:
... Jonathan took his own life some years ago. I totally remember being in shock about it. So, no verdict on this one ;_;

#6 Johnny Depp

*__* Oh my!! He was gorgeous in 21 Jump Street, and haven't stopped since then XD
I totally watched Don Juan De Marco, just for this guy XD

Johnny Depp now (duh!):

Verdict: Hell YES!!!! (As if you were in any doubt XD )

#7 Devon Sawa

"Who?" you may be saying, but I swooned over this boy XD First as the human version of Casper, in Casper, The Friendly Ghost, and then in Robin of Locksley aaaaand then.... late teen's turned him into a potato ;_; And I forgot all about him!

Devon Sawa now:

Verdict: I think I would totally hit that... XD I need to see it in action first (googles recent tv appearances)

#8 Christian Slater

Be still my heart! How I lurved this boy back then. He played Will Scarlett in Robin Hood (remember Kevin Costner, and his mullet. ew!) And then he played so wonderfully in the sad Untamed Heart, and wickedly awesome in True Romance.

Christian Slater now:

Verdict: Sadly, no, I just wouldn't hit that. (this isn't even that recent)

#9 Christian Bale

This is indeed Mr. Bale. Aaaaaaw, lookit that cute face!
I loved him in Little Women, and then later I realized that he played my personal childhood hero JumJum, in the movie adaption of Mio, my Mio (Mio, min Mio). A lovely book, if you haven't read it.

Christian Bale now:

Verdict: Yes, please :3 I still find this guy hawt (though, depending on the role he's playing, he sometimes are extremely ew (The Machinist, anyone??!))

#10 Gavin Rossdale

Oh, this guy changed my world. His band; Bush, opened my eyes to rock music, and on top of that, he was totally gorgeous!!

Gavin Rossdale now:

Verdict: Hell yeah, I'd hit it! This guy is still hawt me thinks, and he's married to Gwen Stefani! Their kid has sooooo many pretty genes that it might bring about the apocalypse!!!

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So, yes. That was my guys of the past. I laughed quite a few times, and cringed some too (Mark Hamill, hello!?). I wonder if I can take this guy list thing any further? Like... I dunno, masked men I fancy (I totally have a mask fetisch. The trouble with that is that I mostly get very disappointed when they take off the mask DX ). Or maybe... weird things I like about guys on the screen. Making lists is fun :3 You should totally try it

Monochromatic Ghost

2010-03-29T10:12:00.001-07:00

I'm working on moving my old livejournal account, Ghostsjournal (a fictional journal by one of my original characters) to blogspot. I've created this journal for him:

Ghostly Monochrome

But DAMN this takes time. I'm putting them up with the same posting dates, and also reading them through, correcting spelling and editing other things.

This journal was mostly created for my own, and my friend Marie's sake. The story behind Ghost is something like this:

Monochrome World is the nickname of the collective of first-person narratives that was started in the autumn of 2004 by the character G.R.A.E. a daywalking vampire character, created by my friend Marie. His story started shortly after his escape from a laboratory.
Months later, the laboratory, refered to as "Inside", sends Ghost (a genetically modified clone of G.R.A.E. ) to capture G.R.A.E. This is where Ghost's journal starts.
Ghost starts out loyal to the lab, but due to unexpected events, he is suddenly on his own and he starts to change very much.

I stuff my deviantart gallery with Ghost related art. I also own a doll version of him. This is the most recent shot I've got of him.

Squee, I love dollies XD

Men. Lovely, lovely men

2010-03-23T12:53:00.000-07:00

Yesh, because I don't have anything sensible to write about. I had an awesome night celebrating Cilje with friends, and I'm sure those who hadn't experienced the boys of Cilje's social circle, was very surprise (I don't think I'll ever get too old to appreciate pretty boys kissing XD ) After spending 5 hours sleeping on one side, not able to move because of the bed being full of people (sleeping!) I woke up sunday with a completely immobile neck DX Hurrah. Now two days later, I still can't turn my head to the left, but at least I can move it some :3

Anywho, back to the more important things, namely MEN THAT I FANCY XD (I love that word!)
There is no particular order, I'm simply naming them as they come up.

#1 Rupert Penry-Jones. Stars in BBC mega hit: Spooks
I have a BIG soft spot for british men, and this guy is just so YUM! Watch the show, it's AWESOME. He's just SO aggressive

#2 Craig Horner. Stars in fantasy show; Legend of the Seeker
He's just cute. Just lookit that smile, and those big brown eyes!! Imagine how I felt when I innocenctly tested out this show that I knew nothing about, and 10 minutes into it, they show him all scruffy and flashing plenty of skin. Mreeeooow!

Look! i dare you!!

#3 Burn Gorman. Stars in BBC's Doctor Who spin-off Torchwood
Asschcfff! I still can't truly explain why this guy is hawt!
He has narrow placed eyes, a frog mouth and a weird hairline. And I giggle like a schoolgirl everytime he shows up on screen. He's just so ugly-pretty (as Tyra would say) and I lurve him.
I cried my heart out in the season 2 final. WHYYY OWEN!!!?

#4 Paul Bettany. If you don't know him, shame on you!
I first really noticed him in A Knights Tale, and then cried like a child when I saw him in the Reckoning (he's amazing!!).
I just love gingers, and he has this strawberry blond hair, pale eyes and he's TALL!!
I recommend Wimbledon, if you like romantic flicks.

#5 John Barrowman. Stars as Capt. Jack Harkness in Doctor Who and Torchwood
Hahaha, this is somewhat wrong. Mr. Barrowman is just so camp and over-the-top. But he's a great musical star, and as Capt. Jack Harkness he has so much sass and charme, but he's just brilliant in Torchwood, where he shows both humor as well as a scary, centuries old, cold hidden side of the character.

#6 Jensen Ackles. Stars in hit show Supernatural
DEEEEEAAAAN!!! Gawds, I'm such a SN fan! This guy is the only one who's ever made me sit up and exclaim: "ØV! Hvor er han lækker! Øøøøv altså!" (translates into something like "This sucks! He's just so hawt! Fuck!") I just love his charm, glittering eyes, pouty lips and pretty-princess-eyelashes. He plays Dean amazingly and juggles the who devil-may-care attitude and tortured soul better than no one else.

#7 Matthew Goode. Stars in the movie Watchmen
Gorgeous and just so elegant to look at. I've seen him in plenty of things, and he's such a talented actor!! Mmmmmmm Brits!

#8 James McAvoy. Stars in Atonement
Another hot british guy. I first noticed him in The Narnia Chronicles, wondering why I kinda found the dude with the hairy back hot (hahah, Mr. Tumnus), but then I saw him in Penelope and I swooned. He's just so cute and talented and charming, and if you've seen him in Wanted, then you know he can kick ass too.

#9 Robert Downey Jr. Stars in Sherlock Holmes
MEGA RANT!!! He's one of those actors I didn't find remotely hot at all when he was younger. Talented, but NOT hot. And then I saw Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and Iron Man, and DUDE!!
Looking a bit worn around the edges suits him so well!
He's always been one hell of an actor, and he just gets better and hotter (except in Tropical Thunder, where he's just hilarious!!) Gawd, I never found Sherlock Holmes sexy until this guy took up the magnifying glass.

#10 Aidan Turner. Stars in BBCs Being Human
Oh my, was I happy that they cast this guy as Mitchell the vampire!! He's a very good actor and VEEEEEEERY fiiiiiiiiine!! If you haven't seen Being Human, check it out! It's a show about a vampire, a werewolf and a ghost that lives together, trying to live a normal(ish) life and stay unseen by the regular people. A bit of an underdog that proved to be a mega hit!

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Hope you enjoyed this XD If not, then at least I did 8D

There's SO many more guys that I lurve to look at (including asian guys), but these are the guys that I stare at a lot lately (as in the last 5 months or so). I'm single, so that's my wonderful excuse for doing this XD Besides, I love eyecandy!

Come on people, do this list, it's fun!! I'm actually considering doing a second one, but with guys that I fancied in my early teens (there's some extremely hilarious in between XD )

What a relief

2010-03-19T08:43:00.000-07:00

Found at weheartit, here

I just checked, and replied, all the messages, PM's and mails that's been waiting for me on various communities (J-fashion.dk, Resin Garden, Facebook etc.)
I have a horrible tendency to get stressed about messages if my head is already full of worries, and then I just stop checking out the sites, even though I know something might be of some importance.
But, now I've checked it all, replied to what needs replying, and I feel sooo much better. No guilt trips anymore 8D

Next post will be the 10 Men that I'm fancying lately (and the crowd goes wild)
You might not find it fascinating, but I'm single, so bear with me XD