Gothic Lolita Punk blog La Carmina

MY PINK CURLED GOTHIC LOLITA ROCOCO HAIR! NEW JAPANESE PRINCESS CURLS HAIRSTYLE, ALICE & THE PIRATES BONNET, INNOCENT WORLD DRESS AT BOOKOFF FILM SHOOT.


Bookoff Japanese bookstore, Rococo pink dyed curled hair, Gothic Lolita hairstyles, Japanese cool haircuts, Harajuku Fruits fashion photos, PRINCESS CURLS HAIRSTYLE, ALICE & THE PIRATES BONNET, INNOCENT WORLD DRESS AT BOOKOFF FILM SHOOT, hime kei

My new hair! Inspired by the manga ringlets in Rose of Versailles and Gothic Lolita Bible. Pink-ish, with punk-ish choppy pieces (you’ll see details in upcoming photos). My stylist curled the strands in several directions and used plenty of hairspray.

Bookoff Japanese bookstore, Rococo pink dyed curled hair, Gothic Lolita hairstyles, Japanese cool haircuts, Harajuku Fruits fashion photos, PRINCESS CURLS HAIRSTYLE, ALICE & THE PIRATES BONNET, INNOCENT WORLD DRESS AT BOOKOFF FILM SHOOT, hime kei

I am in Book Off, Japan’s largest chain of used bookstores and a prime source of Visual Kei and Gothic Lolita Punk fashion magazines. Lots of TV work coming my way recently… I took part in a demo shoot for a new subculture show that Random Pictures is developing. The camera crew filmed an intro and interview in the store, followed by a tea party in a Japanese garden — photos coming up.

Bookoff Japanese bookstore, Rococo pink dyed curled hair, Gothic Lolita hairstyles, Japanese cool haircuts, Harajuku Fruits fashion photos, PRINCESS CURLS HAIRSTYLE, ALICE & THE PIRATES BONNET, INNOCENT WORLD DRESS AT BOOKOFF FILM SHOOT, hime kei

Bonnet: Alice and the Pirates, from Lafore Harajuku
Lolita dress: Innocent World, from Closet Child Harajuku
Makeup: I can’t stop raving about Make Up Forever HD foundation, NARS Scarlet Empress lipstick, and of course, Aromaleigh’s Gothic Lolita eyeshadows.

Have you checked out CNNGo, which launched yesterday? More superb news… only one article from CNNGo was featured on CNN Asia’s Top Stories yesterday… and it was mine, Green Asia! High fives to my editor!

Song of the Day #208: Holly Valance – State of Mind (Ronan’s pick — he loves this track)


  • Jaliesa

    Love it

  • Kat

    love your new hair! we can never meet tho now as we would certainly clash :oP

  • Jaliesa

    Love it

  • Kat

    love your new hair! we can never meet tho now as we would certainly clash :oP

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Pink ladies!

  • Lashy

    Aw, your hair is so pretty curly! And I love that they have the Disney right next to Anpanman. X3 Both so cute.

  • Lashy

    Aw, your hair is so pretty curly! And I love that they have the Disney right next to Anpanman. X3 Both so cute.

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      I called it “the cute rack” haha, and immediately climbed on it. A girl recognized me in the store and was amused :P

      • Lashy

        Haha. I love how that’s your first reaction.

  • http://chimera.fragiled.net Ria

    So cute! And omg it's my fave foldable bonnet again! <3 <3 <3

    And cheers for letting me know about Book Off! I'm definitely gonna go check them out when I go to Tokyo!

  • Emma

    How did you find your hair dresser? I need to find somebody to do my hair, too… :P Your hair is amazing!!! I love the pink-ish colour!

  • Ichigo

    those curls are so cute!

  • Stephanie

    Very cute curls! And I knew right away that was Book Off! I live right near a Book Off! LOL!

  • Stephanie

    Very cute curls! And I knew right away that was Book Off! I live right near a Book Off! LOL!

  • Thomas

    I love the new hair and photos you posted. Congratulations on being in both the Travel Channel and on CNNGo! I had to question the eco-friendlyness of trucking snow around, but thankfully the links are all there to look into it! The fuel used in transporting it is probably nothing vs. what they save. Thanks for the interesting updates!

  • Dark musings

    I so olove the hair and the kitty dress!!!!!! :)

  • http://chimera.fragiled.com Ria

    So cute! And omg it’s my fave foldable bonnet again! <3 <3 <3

    And cheers for letting me know about Book Off! I'm definitely gonna go check them out when I go to Tokyo!

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      There’s one in Shinjuku… take the West exit and walk down a bit :)

  • Emma

    How did you find your hair dresser? I need to find somebody to do my hair, too… :P Your hair is amazing!!! I love the pink-ish colour!

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Thanks! I showed him some Kera magazine photos and he knew what to do. I think I did a post with suggestions about finding a hairdresser a while back… ask for someone who’s good with color. I think you can tell pretty quickly if the stylist is eager to do unconventional looks (as mine is).

  • ClaudiaV15

    one word:fantastic :) you look great…too bad in my country you don't see stuff like that too often

  • Kitty Lectro

    the kitties!!! !!! !

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Thanks!! Where are you located Hahah I don't think this look is found in the streets anywhere except Japan!

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    No problem! Japan summers are sweltering, and some buildings turn AC way way up… so I think the snow helps a lot.

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Heart Book Off!

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    I almost never get my hair curled… it's a nice change!

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Thanks! I showed him some Kera magazine photos and he knew what to do. I think I did a post with suggestions about finding a hairdresser a while back… ask for someone who's good with color. I think you can tell pretty quickly if the stylist is eager to do unconventional looks (as mine is).

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    There's one in Shinjuku… take the West exit and walk down a bit :)

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    I called it “the cute rack” haha, and immediately climbed on it. A girl recognized me in the store and was amused :P

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Pink ladies!

  • Ichigo

    those curls are so cute!

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      I almost never get my hair curled… it’s a nice change!

  • Stephanie

    Very cute curls! And I knew right away that was Book Off! I live right near a Book Off! LOL!

  • Stephanie

    Very cute curls! And I knew right away that was Book Off! I live right near a Book Off! LOL!

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Heart Book Off!

  • Thomas

    I love the new hair and photos you posted. Congratulations on being in both the Travel Channel and on CNNGo! I had to question the eco-friendlyness of trucking snow around, but thankfully the links are all there to look into it! The fuel used in transporting it is probably nothing vs. what they save. Thanks for the interesting updates!

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      No problem! Japan summers are sweltering, and some buildings turn AC way way up… so I think the snow helps a lot.

  • Dark musings

    I so olove the hair and the kitty dress!!!!!! :)

  • Heidi

    So cute!

  • Mel

    love the hair and bonnet

  • http://www.nakasnet.blogspot.com/ Naka

    i love!!!!!

    good luck in everything

  • Genie

    best hair everrrrrr so coool!!!

  • Anonymous

    one word:fantastic :) you look great…too bad in my country you don’t see stuff like that too often

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Thanks!! Where are you located Hahah I don’t think this look is found in the streets anywhere except Japan!

      • Anonymous

        I’m from Romania:) You’re right,that’s why I love Japan! :)

  • Summer

    purdy ^^

  • Cat-K

    I love your pink hair! ^_^

  • Liliana

    u look great

  • Kitty Lectro

    the kitties!!! !!! !

  • Heidi

    So cute!

  • Mel

    love the hair and bonnet

  • http://www.nakasnet.blogspot.com/ Naka

    i love!!!!!

    good luck in everything

  • Genie

    best hair everrrrrr so coool!!!

  • Summer

    purdy ^^

  • Cat-K

    I love your pink hair! ^_^

  • Liliana

    u look great

  • Migoto

    The curly hair is very beautiful n you! very nice dress as well!

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    <3 <3 Thanks everyone. More pics to come!

  • Migoto

    The curly hair is very beautiful n you! very nice dress as well!

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      <3 <3 Thanks everyone. More pics to come!

  • superbrightled

    so cute

  • Moon Maiden 90

    ur hair is AMAZING! lol <3

  • efalcon

    Nice hair really, my friend Robert has green hair just on the top

  • Anonymous

    so cute

  • Moon Maiden 90

    ur hair is AMAZING! lol <3

  • efalcon

    Nice hair really, my friend Robert has green hair just on the top

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Thanks! More photos to be posted soon.

  • ceruleanthought

    What a gorgeous bonnet thing! And the hair is awesome =) I'd love to get my hair done like that but it's too short >.> and I don't like long hair. Do you have any suggestions for hairstyles for short hair? XD

  • Claire_L

    I love your new hairstyle! So elegant, and very sweet lolita! Not to mention, that Innocent World bonnet is sooo nice <33

    GL Bible = Loove~

    I was very happy when I saw the name “Rose of Versailles!”. I didn't become familiar with that manga until I learned that Kamijo (currently in the vk band Versailles – haha coincidence), wrote the opening and performed it when he was in Lareine. :]

    Congrats on CNNGo by the way, same with your gig with Travel Channel. ;D

  • Anonymous

    What a gorgeous bonnet thing! And the hair is awesome =) I’d love to get my hair done like that but it’s too short >.> and I don’t like long hair. Do you have any suggestions for hairstyles for short hair? XD

  • ClaudiaV15

    I'm from Romania:) You're right,that's why I love Japan! :)

  • Anonymous

    I love your new hairstyle! So elegant, and very sweet lolita! Not to mention, that Innocent World bonnet is sooo nice <33

    GL Bible = Loove~

    I was very happy when I saw the name "Rose of Versailles!". I didn't become familiar with that manga until I learned that Kamijo (currently in the vk band Versailles – haha coincidence), wrote the opening and performed it when he was in Lareine. :]

    Congrats on CNNGo by the way, same with your gig with Travel Channel. ;D

  • Ayakko

    Pretty bonnet~! ^_^
    This dress with cats is very sweet *.*

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Oooh, you can do some very fun Visual Kei spiky looks with short hair! Maybe push it to the side and backcomb it out…. height is a good thing. Here's a video tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilYS-ORLnZo&feat…

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Thanks! More photos to be posted soon.

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    One of my friends thinks the cats look demented, haha. But I love it!

  • gilimalili

    Yay for your article and adorable new hair! Also great bracelet ;p

  • Ayakko

    Pretty bonnet~! ^_^
    This dress with cats is very sweet *.*

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      One of my friends thinks the cats look demented, haha. But I love it!

  • Violet_Rimbaud

    I'm pretty positive this is the best I've seen your hair. It's beautiful! so classy:) ~ <3

  • Anonymous

    Yay for your article and adorable new hair! Also great bracelet ;p

  • Anonymous

    I’m pretty positive this is the best I’ve seen your hair. It’s beautiful! so classy:) ~ <3

  • Princess Morb

    haha i have to use my hair straightener to gt curls like that!! but it's so totally absolutely adorable =^.^=

  • Princess Morb

    haha i have to use my hair straightener to gt curls like that!! but it’s so totally absolutely adorable =^.^=

  • Lashy

    Haha. I love how that's your first reaction.

  • Lauren

    so cute! YOUR DRESS IS AMAZING!♥

  • Lauren

    so cute! YOUR DRESS IS AMAZING!♥

  • Captain Awesome

    wow, things have really taken off for you. m'so glad.

  • Captain Awesome

    wow, things have really taken off for you. m’so glad.

    • AngelB

      Princess Morb like you I had used my GHD Hair Straightener in order to achieve this cute hairstyle, Lolita when will the kurumi doll be available? I can’t find one anywhere.

  • Captain Awesome

    wow, things have really taken off for you. m'so glad.

  • AngelB

    Princess Morb like you I had used my GHD Hair Straightener in order to achieve this cute hairstyle, Lolita when will the kurumi doll be available? I can't find one anywhere.

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