LA CARMINA BLOG ANNIVERSARY COMING UP! DAY 1 OF MEMORIES, BEST OF GOTHIC LOLITA COOL JAPAN BLOG POSTS.
We’re getting old, darklings. On September 12, the La Carmina blog reaches the age of two. It’s unbelievable how I went from being a morose, direction-less, Basil-less law student to… a life of Harajuku madness! I’m currently in the midst of two exciting book launches, and a lot of crazy opportunities have arisen… things I couldn’t IMAGINE to be possible a year or two ago. Life is neat.
Like last year, let’s reflect on the fond times, beginning with September-December 2008. I spent most of this time in Tokyo, working on Theme Restaurants book. Of course, I indulged in plenty of Gothic Lolita Rococo Punk shopping and nightlife on the side. The Marui Fashion Expo was an eye-opening showcase of all the fashion brands you see in Kera. (If you missed it, you can read my review.)
And how could we forget Halloween? I celebrated it not once, not twice, but three times in Tokyo! Tokyo Decadance raged in the cathedral-themed Christon Cafe; The Fashion Ramone sucked us into a Horror Vacui; and Yukiro performed as a bloody nurse at the Tokyo Dark Castle Halloween special.
The tail end of 2008 was equally hectic… I dashed out my Theme Restaurants book (now out) and was flown to LA to cover some Gothic events: Ruin Hollywood, Perversion, M/R/X (my favorite), and Royal/T maid cafe. I’ll be back in Los Angeles soon for a book signing… can’t wait.
What were your favorite posts from last year? I’m already planning my Halloween costume for this year — how about you?
Song of the Day #197: Deathgaze – Dearest. The Visual Kei band’s new album, Continuation, was just released by HearJapan.
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