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GOTHLOLI OF THE WEEK #61: MELISSA.

Los Angeles Japan LA store, Hello Kitty party. Gothic Lolitas EGL in Los Angeles California.

† Name/URL: Melissa
† Age: 28
† Location: San Dimas, CA.
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
I was introduced to Gothic Lolita Fashion in 2001. I studied abroad in Hiroshima and went to Tokyo for a week. After my trip to Japan, I started collecting Blythe Dolls and Pullip Dolls. I began dressing my dolls in Gothic Lolita fashion and wanted to dress up myself.
† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
I love the innocent little girl look, with a dark/provocative twist.
† What are your favorite GL clothing brands?
Japanese brands: Angelic Pretty and Baby The Stars Shine Bright. U.S. Brands: Blasphemina’s Closet and Candy Violet.
† Any other comments?
For inspiration I go to www.thisisblythe.com.

Fairytale and storybook villians, little red riding hood, lilliput, Snow White, Rapunzel. Lang Leav art, Goth spooky haunted paintings.

Two more days until the Reader Appreciation Week contest closes… Last chance to comment and win an Akina tuxedo top or Lime Crime makeup! Above are Lang’s haunting paintings of fairytale villains. Can you recognize them all?

Film of the Week #9: Dumplings (Mirium Yeung and Bai Ling, dir. Fruit Chan)

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  • http://generoushypocrisy.blogspot.com Laura

    I really really dig her paintings. SRSLY! XD

  • RED

    nice! the has a cute smile!

  • Black Bitten Nibblets

    awww she seems like such a cutie!

    I love that golden smile!

  • Sir Victor

    Congratulations! You are lovely!

  • Spinestealer

    aw, I love the light colored stripped tights ^^

  • http://generoushypocrisy.blogspot.com Laura

    I really really dig her paintings. SRSLY! XD

  • RED

    nice! the has a cute smile!

  • Black Bitten Nibblets

    awww she seems like such a cutie!

    I love that golden smile!

  • Sir Victor

    Congratulations! You are lovely!

  • Spinestealer

    aw, I love the light colored stripped tights ^^

  • http://cbardsley.blogspot.com/ Cheyanne

    Hmm Let see – I think I can guess the drawings traditional inspiration
    Rupunzle (spelling?), Little Red, Little Miss Tuffet
    Sleeping beauty, Thumblina, and Snow White!
    They are so adorable

    I love Melissa's first picture! The skirt looks amazing with that top! ♥

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Lang calls the Thumbelina one Little Miss Lilliput… but otherwise, A+!

  • http://cbardsley.blogspot.com/ Cheyanne

    Hmm Let see – I think I can guess the drawings traditional inspiration
    Rupunzle (spelling?), Little Red, Little Miss Tuffet
    Sleeping beauty, Thumblina, and Snow White!
    They are so adorable

    I love Melissa’s first picture! The skirt looks amazing with that top! ♥

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Lang calls the Thumbelina one Little Miss Lilliput… but otherwise, A+!

  • Dragonswyng

    a friend told me about that movie just the other day, planning on watching it next time I'm over at his house. I love that Bai Ling is all over the place. she's done tons of movies and yet noone knows who she is :-p

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Ronan and I are in awe of her! The chicken dancing, the nip slips, how she wants to be President… our hero!

  • Dragonswyng

    a friend told me about that movie just the other day, planning on watching it next time I’m over at his house. I love that Bai Ling is all over the place. she’s done tons of movies and yet noone knows who she is :-p

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Ronan and I are in awe of her! The chicken dancing, the nip slips, how she wants to be President… our hero!

  • Andie

    Your so pretty! I love your style!

  • Andie

    Your so pretty! I love your style!

  • Andie

    Your so pretty! I love your style!