Panic! At The Disco: The Ballad of Mona Lisa (CLIP)

Panic! At the Disco have finally released a clip of one of their new songs. Listen above and let me know what you think. It's only 31 seconds but I love it and can't wait to hear more.

New BTSSB- Twinkle Dreaming

So Btssb have new items up for grabs. I think they are quite adorable as per usual but what do you think??

http://www.babyssb.co.jp/reserve/twinkle-dreaming/index.html

The reservation is starting this month, the 14th at 5pm. I'm not quite sure what timeline that means but I have a check.

The above is the jumperskirt to the left with the bow removed. Thankfully it is removable as I would have placed it in the centre, but it looks quite cute without it too.

From the Baby blog

"The princess's palace of dreams sits atop the highest peak in the realm, blanketed by puffs of cotton candy colored clouds. ♥ She enjoys sweet treats while soaking in idyllic views of the kingdom from her tower with her feline and canine companions."

It's available in the following colour schemes

* Cream x Cream Lace

* Pink x Off White Lace

* Navy x Navy Lace

* Black x Black Lace

 I think some of the darker prints might look nicer but I haven't found a ful picture yet (I need to download the new Kera)

Let me know what you think :)

Farewell

Aimee Absinthe

xoxo

60's are back!

With the popularity of Mad Men soaring it's no surprise to see the 60's back on the runway.

When we talk about this trend however we refer to the ladylike aspect of the early 60s and the late 50s.

So what to wear for this trend?

Full Skirts, the 60s Housewife.

As the 50s drew to a close the overflow of the prom dress into day wear became apparent.

The Granny Skirt

Okay I kow what you're thinking but I assure you that's what they called them in the 60s and done right will look cool :)

The key points in getting this look right are as follows:

• Pair the skirt with a fitted top or a sheer blouse to avoid looking frumpy, also it'll make the outfit a bit sexier.
• If you are going for a more authentic look wear with kitten heels or flats, fro a modern twist heels are a must.
• If you want to sweeten it up do a Marc Jacobs (Fall 2010) and add a cute pair of bobby socks.

Sheath Skirts and Dresses.

For this it's more about the figure hugging aspect. For example the pencil skirt, which is one of the best ways in creating a 1960s hourglass shape as it cinches in the waist and clings to the hips.

Top Tips

• Look for skirts that are straight, high waisted and below the knee with a kick pleat or slit at the back.

So on to accessorising!

• Kitten Heels
• Bold Red Lipstick (60s sex kitten) or Soft Pink for a more vintage look.
• A wide, waist-cinching belt; a leather clutch in candy-store pastels; gloves; a classic headscarf.
• Beehives or just a sexy sultry look.

So how would your take on this classic look be? I know I want to try it but add a bit of a twist. My twist would definetly involve of a romance and Hime, what about you?



Farewell and I hope to hear from you

Aimee Absinthe

xoxo

A bit of Anarchy for 2011!

Punk Influence!

This is a continuation from what we saw last year. However instead of being a full trend this year it influences others. Punk has an ability toimpact on other trends e.g. Motorcycle Chic for 2011.

For 2011 instead of going full blown out with punk (in which you have a very high risk of looking like your cospalying Sid Vicious rather than being a rebel) try to incorporate it with other trends.


So what to wear then?

Try to use key points of the fashion and try not to over do them.

Studs!

If worn correctly and not almost like you could hurt someone with your clothing then in my eyes you've got it right.

Heavy Boots

Another part of punk that is quite important.

Doc Martens!

I feel that if you customise some part of your outfit to me that's what punk was all about when it came out.

And finally we reach the Safety Pins! Another major punk component. Although more so DIY back in the day.

Although many of the people from the first wave of punk disagree with safety pins being part of the fashion.

Johnny Rotton is one of them, who insists that safety pins were originally incorporated for more practical reasons, for example, to remedy "the arse of your pants falling out". It was then taken on by fans of the band and people getting into the fashion and now is seen as a staple of punk.

And thats Punk for 2011. Although I would like to see more of it coming back.

So Farewell for now

Aimee Absinthe

xoxo

Mini Question Time!

I found this on LiveJournal and thought you might like to give it a try!

If it were up to you, what trend would you:

1.  Perpetuate forever:
2.  Kill off immediately:
3.  Raise like a zombie:
4.  Dance on the grave of:
5.  Jump on in a heartbeat:
((Or, if that's unclear:

1.  What current trend is your favorite?
2.  What current trend would you kill off?
3.  What past trend would you bring back?
4.  What old trend were you glad to see die?
5.  If you could start a trend, what would it be?))
1.  Perpetuate forever:
Dolly Kei and Mori Kei

I just love this style and love how you can bring them into Lolita.


2.  Kill off immediately:
Ita. I know it may never happen but omg do some people get it wrong.

Here's a link from one of my favourite blogs FYeahLolita. She shows you how not to be an ita.

http://www.fyeahlolita.com/2009/10/how-to-avoid-being-ita.html

3.  Raise like a zombie:
Mary Janes! I love them and own a pair that I love very much.

From the english brand T.U.K.

4.  Dance on the grave of:
Lolita and certain trends. Again I do reference FYeahLolita but she's awesome.

http://www.fyeahlolita.com/2009/10/lolitas-many-trends.html

But omg Lolita and Visual Kei? So many people get both wrong but when together its just a mess waiting to happen. The one that scared me the most was manba and Lolita. I love Hime Lolita but manba and lolita is wrong. (This is an old post on daily lolita and not to be taken seriously but if it ever fully happened... lets think happy thought eh? :) http://community.livejournal.com/daily_lolita/2359215.html#cutid1)

5.  Jump on in a heartbeat:
More pirate style. There is just something about Pirate Lolta that I love. Go Pirates of the Caribbean!

This is defo the best Pirate Lolita I've seen. (http://lunie-chan.livejournal.com/11467.html)

http://gurololi.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d1umw87

 http://gurololi.deviantart.com/art/Happy-New-Year-108078482

http://gurololi.deviantart.com/gallery/#/d1r91bm

http://chuckduck.deviantart.com/gallery/26642934#/d2z93fc

http://chuckduck.deviantart.com/gallery/26642934

Wow I found a lot more Pirate Lolita but there still needs to be more. Along with a bit of Steampunk of course :)


So what about you? I want to hear what you have to think about Lolita you like or hate.


So till next time Farewell

Aimee Absinthe

xoxo

Another Replica

So Dream of Lolita has a replica of Fantasic Dolly. I don't care what people say I'm happy. I do plan on buying the brand version but I would like to try the replica to see whether I would like to wear it. Also it may fit me better.

Here are the pictures. Though take note they plan on changing the lace for the actual one.

I really want to buy one now.

What do you think of it? I know the lace is awful but they will change it. And at only around 58 dollars you can't do wrong.


Farewell

Aimee Absinthe

xoxo

Question time

1. Please tell us your Hand Name (name that’s used ONLY in internet.) and hometown.

I use the name Aimee Absinthe a lot when I'm online. My hometown: Limerick, Ireland 

2. About how long is your history as a Lolita?

I became interested in the the fashion a while back. I'm not exactly how. I think it was when I discovered Street Fashion. And Lolita was the one that stuck with me.

3. What first motivated you to do Lolita fashion?

I went through many phases - emo, goth, skater, scene, etc But I with lolita that was something I felt could go beyond a phase. I just simply love most things about it.

4. After knowing Lolita fashion, have you had any time-gap or resistance till you actually started to be Lolita?

I went through many phases as listed above. Thankfully I don't have photos from those phases. I recently got my first lolita dress (JSK Angelic Pretty Replica Wonder Cookie)

5. Please define your Lolita style as much as possible. (eg. gothic Lolita, sweet Lolita, white Lolita…. Etc).

I'm really into Sweet, Classic, Punk, Hime and a bit of Country.

6. About how many Lolita friends do you have?

I haven't got many. Only one other girl in Clonmel wears Lolita and outside of that we try to go to meet ups in Dublin.

7. What is the best thing about doing Lolita?

I love the clothes and I tend to follow at bit of the lifestyle. Though I think that could be my love for tea getting out of hand.

8. Conversely, what's the worst thing?

For me it would be living in a small minded town but I guess that's how the whole world is too. Even Japan hasn't accepted Lolita (yes they don't like it either). And I can't imagine the day when people don't judge one another.

9. Which Lolita Brands do you like?

Baby the Stars Shine Bright (Alice and the Pirates), Angelic Pretty, Victorian Maiden, Innocent World, Metamorphose, Putumayo.

10. What was the first Lolita item that you’ve owned?

An Angelic Pretty Replica Wonder Cookie. I'm hoping to get more soon.

11. What is the “must have!” Lolita item?

I guess a good petticoat can change your outfit. You don't want a deflated one or it would look wrong.

12. Do you wear drawers?

Of course especially now it's hit winter.

13. Do you have any favorite Japanese music?

Miyavi, Dir en grey, Ayumi Hamasaki, Utada Hikaru, Nana Kitade, etc.

14. Where do you particularly visit as Lolita?

Shopping and on our meet-ups

15. About how many times per week do you dress as Lolita?

Not much as I only recently got my first piece and still need to invest in a petticoat.

16. Please tell us about one embarrassing episode from the time when you were just beginning Lolita.

Since I've only really started wearing Lolita I haven't really. But I do own a few pieces that I wore as a goth that if I wore as Lolita may be considered ita. 

17. What's hairstyle and color that you think Lolita would suit the most?

I quite like straight with bangs but the OTT Sweet wigs are really cute too. 

18. Have you ever thought of stopping Lolita? The reason?

Once when I kept focusing far too much on my size but not once since then.

19. Please tell us your heart's bible as a Lolita. (anything like a book, magazine, CD, idol...)

GLB. I own the first copy of the english version. Along with Kera and Popteen.

20. Do you own a doll? Tell us your feelings about her intensely!

Not yet. I do one day want to own a BJD. I think they are beautiful but very expensive.

21. What kind of make-up do you wear when you wear Lolita clothes?

I like simple make-up, sometimes fake eye-lashes. My lips are quite small so I tend to blot them with concealer.

22. Have you ever secretly changed clothes in a train station bathroom on Lolita day-out?

No. I go proud through public places. If I don’t want anyone to look, I can stay at home. Sometimes it’s a bit difficult in the small town where I live, though. But I mainly ignore the people there.

23. Are you composed when doing Lolita all by yourself?

Yeah.

24. How much do you spend in your Lolita clothes& accessory monthly?

I've only got into Lolita when it comes to buying the clothing recently so not much yet. I do own many accesories that are Lolita related. I'm planning on buying a petticoat and hopefully Milky Chan soon.

25. What is the most expensive Lolita thing you've bought so far? How much was it?

I am hoping to buy Milky Chna soon and that will probably be the most expensive...yet.

26. So far about how much has the expense been for Lolita goods?

So far I only own a replica but I'm hoping to buy some brand soon.

27. Lolita outfit really costs money. How do you raise money to cover the cost of Lolita?

I save it. I'm hoping to get a part time job soon.

28. Have you ever bought from an online store? If so, please tell us its good and bad points and some advice for the future. If not, please tell us why not.

Not yet. But I do plan to.

29. Even if you sort of want to keep it a secret, please clandestinely tell us about a private manufacturer that is the best.

I don't know any of yet.

30. Is there a brand and/or an item that you think, "I could never get it! But I unreasonably want it!"?

Baby’s Red Ridding Hood in red.

31. What do you think about people who only do Lolita at music-lives or cosplay?

It’s the same with punks who do it only for concerts: as long as they don’t criticize how I do it and wear the fashion correctly, I don’t mind.

32. From what age to what age is it acceptable to do Lolita? Do you think that there's a state in which someone must graduate from Lolita?

Well, I wouldn’t recommend Lolita to a 65-year-old granny XD But I actually guess, Lolita is ageless. You just have to choose the right style.

33. Is there a Lolita fashion or behavior that you think "I don't want Lolitas to do this!" about?

I guess I don't think many people care for this aspect. I do. I would prefer if Lolitas would at least refrain from being crash and rude o certain communites.

34. Is there something you think "Lolita has to be this way!" about?

Girly, I guess. If it’s not Kodona. Or Aristocrat.

35. While doing Lolita, has something changed from earlier than you did Lolita?

I’ve become more interested (and advanced! XD) in fashion! And I’ve improved tolerating others. I’ve also become more self-confident, so… yeah, a lot has changed XD

36. Do you go to school/work as Lolita?

No. Not yet. But hopefully when I get my pettocoat I'm going to try it once to see what it would be like.

37. Do you wear Lolita clothes as casual wear?

Sometimes.^^

38. Do you have a boyfriend (or husband)? Do you understand each other?

No I don’t. But honestly, I don’t know if I could accept someone who doesn’t like my lifestyle. It’s not only about Lolita, it’s about fashion as a whole thing which defines my lifestyle.

39. What do the people around you think of your doing Lolita? Do they accept it?

My family haven't seen me in Lolita and untill I get some classic items they never will. I don't know how they'd react but then again they've seen me wear some crazy stuff. My freind Rebecca seems to really like it. So she's like my positve side, rooting me on.

40. What kind of Lolita is who has impressed you the most up until now?

Lolitas who have a difficult life (such as a child to raise or so) and have find the power, money, etc to wear it.

41. Have you ever made your own Lolita clothing or/and accessories? If so, what was the best item that you’ve made?

I want to get into sewing so I can make a few things.

42. If you have an ideal Lolita outfit or coordination, please tell us.

I have a cute pair of brown high heel brogues that would go so well with Milky Chan.

43. Is there a motif that you think “this is a simple of Lolita”?

Lace

44. Would you want to dress your children as Lolita?

If it suits them, why not? But I don’t want to force them X

45. What's your image of the ideal Lolita?

A girl who has fun wearing Lolita and doesn’t care about bitching & drama.

So that's me. Why don't you give it it a go. And send me a link when you're done. I'd love to see how you would have answered the above questions.

Farewell

Aimee Absinthe

xoxo