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Hello my lovelies! I meant to update much earlier but I'm a dolt and forgot that I had news! Yes, I went to the Baby The Stars Shine Bright store in San Fransico! We managed to squeeze in an afternoon for me to check out the store. It was such a dream come true!
Unfortunately, as you probably know, there is no picture taking allowed in the store so I couldn't snap a pic of how cute I looked in a dress. I will buy a brand dress one day. I have a goal! The dresses are a thicker, nicer material than I expected. It's nice though.
I didn't have enough money to buy anything big obviously but I did manage to get enough money together to buy a head eating bow and a pair of Alice and the Pirates socks! I can't wait to get a co-ord together and have a photoshoot. I'm so proud of these items.
The staff was very kind and patient with me. The girl at the cashier was dressed in Fairie Kei which I thought was adorable! She helped me with fitting rooms and didn't mind that I was taking so long to decide what to get (But my parents on the other hand weren't so understanding. Next time I go to San Franscico it'll be with girlfriends.) I'd give my shopping experience there five stars! With my only critic being the store is a little hard to find. It's on the upper level of an art gallery.
After Baby, we went to a really cool hippie district. The artistic grunginess contrasted well with my cute and polished lolita experience, but I'll be damned if I didn't enjoy every second! Diversity for the win.
San Franscico is a beautiful city for so many reasons. They've lead so many movements (The gay rights movement, the hippie movement... Ect.) and the city is just so cutting edge! I can't wait to go back, and it's somewhere I would love to live. Well Pixar studios is in California, and that's where I want to work.
Maybe all my dreams can come true? All I know is that Baby, the stars are shining bright.
Hey everyone! Long time no blog!
My new laptop is AMAZING! Happy 16th to me? (Though it is a little early. I'm asking for a hamster for my actual sixteenth though because it's inexpensive.) The computer runs like a dream and I'm really a big fan of the track pad. Apple has amazed me again! (I'm such a geek.) One feature I'm particularly enjoying is the webcam. It's nice to be able to see who I'm chatting to.
In other news, SPRING HAS ARRIVED! (Sort of.) It's recently gotten a lot warmer here so I've been taking full advantage of this by wearing lighter jackets and flouncy summer dresses. After a long, cold, Canadian winter there's nothing better.
I've also used this weather improvement as motivation to clean up my room a little. Yesterday I tackled my shelf which was begging for organization! It's nice to have access to things again, like my books/manga.
It was a weekend full of fancy parties, bowling, setting things on fire, driving around aimlessly and cleaning. A great way to spend my last weekend before San Franscico! (I'm leaving on Saturday! EEEP!)
School is calling though, stay lovely.
Good evening lovelies.
I'm sorry I haven't posted this weekend with updates about mah co
ncert experiences but my computer decided it wanted to be mean and I haven't been able to turn it on since. It's currently in the shop and I'm using mom's laptop.
Anyways down to business, the concert was amazing! I've never been in mosh pits as incredible! And I only fell over once, and that was mostly because there was a domino affect. I discovered that the best way to not fall over is to latch onto total strangers. Foolproof.
It must seem sort of strange, a girl who's into fashion, lolita, photography, poetry and art to be in mosh pits and head banging but honestly I think it's important to have a wide range of interests, not just what we feel we should be interested in because it's part of our subculture or label. Example (And I'm using lolita because there seems to be a lot of wank over this) lolitas are sort of known for having tea parties, but what if you're not into tea? Sure, it's tasty or whatever, but honestly to you it's not that big of a deal, but does that make you less lolita?
Of course not! Just because you don't follow the rules of a subculture perfectly doesn't mean you don't belong. I think we should all do what makes us happy first and worry about weather or not we fit in second. That's my take on the subject.
Anyways I had a great time at the concert and I can't wait for the summer to start so I can go to more! (I have too many things that require money in the winter/spring.)
Stay lovely and true all six of my readers.
P.S I really love the pictures from this... The first one is from on our way to the concert and the second I took a while back but I found it fitting. <3
Last time I composed a list what NOT to wear to a rock concert, inspired by my weekend plans to see Abandon all Ships. Now it's time for my list of what TO wear to a concert! ヾ(´ρ`)ﾉ (Because I know all six of you readers have been anticipating it right?)
Here's what's practical and cute to wear if you're planning on....
•Moshing. If you're planning on getting your mosh pit on then you'll want to wear something comfy and cute of course. You can't go wrong with t-shirts (Like this perhaps?) and colorful jeans. (Protip: if it's an outdoor concert be prepared to get muddy and grass stained.)Of course comfy shoes are a must! Chances are if there's going to be mosh pitting the crowd will probably be into black band tees and ripped jeans, but that doesn't mean you have to if you don't want to. In my opinion girls who wear pink but can still kick ass in a mosh pit are freaking awesome! (Protip: If you absolutely MUST wear a skirt for some reason, though I advise against it, make sure to wear thick leggings, tights or shorts underneath it to avoid unwanted undie peeking.)
•Head-Banging. If standing around in big crowds and getting whiplash is your style (as it is mine ^◇^*) then make sure, above all else, that you wear comfy shoes! After ten minutes in a big crowd and in heels your feet will NOT be happy. If you're really against the idea of jeans then I'd suggest a cute pair of leggings and a classy dress. A big t-shirt or sweater over leggings are cute too! The important thing is to be comfy!
•Standing in the crowd. If you're just going to be standing around socializing as opposed to rocking out wear something really, really bitchin'! This is really the only situation at a concert where you can get away with heels, as long as you're used to wearing them I guess. If you really want you can wear a skirt, but in such big crowds it's possible for some creep to grab your rear unexpectedly. (Personal experience. Fortunately I was wearing jeans.) (Protip: If you're a sweaty, sweaty person then I'd advise against sweaters and stick to just short sleeved shirts. Concert halls can get incredibly hot.)
Anyways there's my suggestions on what to wear to a concert. Maybe someday I'll tell you the story of how I always end up getting grabbed inappropriately at every concert I go to! (And it is a tale to be heard.)
Stay lovely!
I'm going to a concert this weekend, a screamo/techno concert. Ever heard of Abandon all Ships? Well that's who I'll be rocking out to Saturday evening! I'm really, really excited, but of course I'm having a hard time deciding what to wear!
Of course I want to look cute and fashionable, but I want to be comfortable as well and I'm sure I'm not the only lady who has to deal with this sort of thing am I? Certainly there are lots of us girls who love elegance, but also can't pass up a good mosh pit, so I thought I'd write about it. Here's my guide for what not to wear if you're planning on going to a concert but you still want to look fabulous.
If you're planning on...
•Mosh pitting. If you just can't resist the allure of a bunch of crazy teenagers pushing and shoving in a big, wild crowd then you're not going to want to worry about ruining your favorite dress. Wear something comfortable that you won't mind getting dirty, that means no puffy skirts, no tea party shoes and NO BRAND! Chances are if you're reading these blog, you're not very bulky or big, which probably means you're going to get pushed down, quite a bit, so that obviously means wear something durable! No delicate lace, no white, floral prints, and no, no, NO BRAND! Leave it at home in your closet where it'll be safe of rips and grunge sweat. On another note, skirts in general are a BAD idea. Not only are they impractical, but in a big crowd it wouldn't be hard for someone to sneak a peek at your rear or grab something inappropriate. (Haha, based on experience. It's terribly awkward.)
•Head banging. If you're not planning on joining in on the moshing, but you still want to rock out make sure you consider the following:
- Updos. Leave your hair down, it'll make head banging so much more fun!
- No delicate white blouses.. It won't show sweat stains. This applies to mosh pitting as well.
- Uncomfy shoes. You can go ahead and wear a skirt if you'd like, but you'll be standing around for a long time so heels are a very bad idea.
•Standing in the crowd. Obviously you'll have a bit more freedom with your outfit if you're not planning on joining in on the mosh or rocking out, but there are still things to consider. Again, I urge you! LEAVE YOUR BRAND AT HOME! In big crowds it's far too easy to ruin your lovely and expensive dresses, so leave them at home! Looking fabulous isn't worth potentially ruining a $200+ dress by a drink stain or rocker sweat. Wear something cute and comfy and you won't have to worry about ruining.
Just remember, a concert is about enjoying music and having fun, so make sure you won't be worrying about your outfit the entire time! Tomorrow I'll post about what you SHOULD wear at a concert, well what I'd wear I guess... Haha.
Anyways stay fabulous and free of grunge sweat! (Unless that's your thing... I guess?)
I don't know about you lovelies but I find everything bad happens in February. Maybe it's because we're all sick a tired of winter and we're hoping for the summer to return, our we're bummed out about singles' awareness day (Valentine's day.) All I know is that everyone seems really bummed out right now.
I think we could all use some cheering up, so here's what I'd suggest to lighten the Febuweary-ness:
•Take a nice, looooong bath with lots of candles, bubbles and your favorite book. If you don't have a bathtub take a a nice long shower at sometime you wouldn't normally take one (The afternoon, before bed... ect.) I find a little TLC helps me feel much better.
•Indulge in something you love. It doesn't have to be anything crazy or big, just something that makes you happy. A pack of your favorite Jelly Beans? A deco pack to decorate your calculator? A new memo pad? If it'll give you a little extra happiness then why not!?
•Listen to happy music. To me, that's usually something with lots of piano. What lifts your mood when you need it? Weather it be Bethoven or Job for a Cowboy, make sure you spent a little time every once in a while listening to it.
•Take a sick day. If things are really starting to get crappy and you're under a lot of pressure take a day off to spend with yourself. Laze about in your PJs, catch up on homework, take pictures of something cute, read a magazine. Do something you wouldn't normally be able to do because of school/work/life.
•Plan a vacation. Even if you can't go on a vacation it'll still be nice to plan one. Where would you like to go? With who as your travel mates? What sites would you see, what things would you buy? Planning a dream vacation will get your mind off of the weariness of this drab month.
Remember, all the terrible things going on in your life are probably temporary. Things might suck now but by the end of February they could be a lot better.
Stay strong and lovely.
