GOTHLOLI OF THE WEEK #92: HOWL. FILM OF WEEK: OBAYASHI’S HAUSU. CUTE DESSERT, WINKING GELATIN ON CNNGO.
† Name: Lindsay Jensen (various characters/outfits have their own names)
† Age: 20
† Location: Los Angeles, CA
† How were you introduced to Gothic Lolita fashion?
I first saw a picture of Mana in 7th or 8th grade, and immediately was attracted to the sheer beauty of the style.
† What do you find appealing about GL style and culture?
It can be very ethereal to me, even with sub-styles that are darker, and I appreciate the hard work that goes into looking the way they do.
† What are your favorite Gothic Lolita clothing brands?
Moi-meme-moitie, h.NAOTO.
† Any other comments (inspiration, tips, favorites)?
If you haven’t been to an actual GL store in Japan, get your butt over there right now. There is nothing like walking into a department store full of gorgeous dresses and shoes. PS: The pink dress is from a music video I worked on a few years ago for an artist called Judamang who does frequent shows all over Los Angeles, especially in Hollywood. The dress was actually designed by me, and we went in to pick out the fabric and patterns ourselves, then headed to a seamstress! The doll seen briefly in the video is my BJD, Ariel, who is actually a boy.
Film of the Week #42: Hausu (directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. Thank you to New York’s IFC Center for sending me the DVD.) Hausu or House was co-written by Obayashi’s seven year old daughter, which is why it plays out like an acid trip. (Remember my LSD-like childhood drawings? Why do children have psychedelic imaginations?) The dreamy rainbow “horror-dorama” centers on a group of teen schoolgirls named after their dominant traits: Gorgeous, Melody, Kung Fu, Fantasy, Prof, and Mack (the one who loves to eat). They visit Gorgeous’s spinster aunt who rolls around in a wheelchair while stroking her white cat. Suddenly, the acid kicks in: a watermelon turns into a floating head in a well, mattresses and pianos attack… Those of you with a twisted sense of humor and love of strong visuals, you’ve got to watch Hausu. If you’ve seen it, who was your favorite girl? Kung Fu was mine. As someone on IMDB commented, “She was hot and she kicked haunted house @$$ all over the place, so naturally I was like wtf when she got killed/eaten by that lamp.” Wahh!
CNNGO published an exclusive, original cute recipe of mine: Winking Coconut Gelatin. Healthy and refreshing — and adorable. Also from the 4-part series: Penguin Onigiri and Tiger Chicken Tikka Masala. There’s info about my cute cookbook on this page — please consider checking it out, so that I can continue to put out books for you!
Other recent articles on CNNGo (all of them are found here)
† Unconventional conventions: Asia’s most intriguing trade shows of 2010. Our wonderful “I Am Sebastien” is quoted.
† Take five for Asia’s jazz festivals in 2010. Bill Evans, Christian McBride and others are coming…
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February 5th, 2010 at 11:02
Morbidich1g0 says:OMG Hausu i love how Kung Fu's Chest was randomly Floating inside of a lampshade and how her legs still managed to Kung Fu the Cat Poster
February 5th, 2010 at 15:18
AngryBroomstick says:never heard of Hausu! I'm gonna look for a copy of that dvd.
Loved Lindsay's pictures, she looks cute with blue hair and blue lipstick!
February 5th, 2010 at 16:01
stillprince says:O0o0oh that girl is so gorgeous~ See, I hope to be like this in the future ;D
That penguin onigiri is soooo cute~ T_T You know what, I'm gonna get off my lazy arse and finally buy the cute yummy time book… I WANT CUTE DAILY BENTO LUNCHES!! T_T
February 5th, 2010 at 19:37
Lady Ari says:the blue outfit is stunning
February 5th, 2010 at 19:38
anime dancer says:haha…I love those last photos so much. I'm a bear lover though, so I'd feel guilty scooping out a portion. Only downer to cute food–looks too pretty to eat. Though, I do eventually get over it…hahaha.
February 5th, 2010 at 20:07
lacarmina says:ahahah I think once you smell the delicious flavors, you won't have any qualms about biting the cute animal's head off… :)
February 5th, 2010 at 20:07
lacarmina says:Yeah!! I want the wig!
February 5th, 2010 at 20:09
lacarmina says:Thank you darling!! I think it's only $11.38 on Amazon (if you buy through there, please click the link on my site so I get a referral!) ^__~
February 5th, 2010 at 20:13
lacarmina says:I think the Criterion Collection just released it… it's SUCH a trip. Oh my gosh. There's no movie like it!
February 5th, 2010 at 20:13
lacarmina says:Yeah!! She had her own fighting soundtrack too! Go Kung Fu!
February 5th, 2010 at 21:35
Lady Ari says:Me toooo
February 6th, 2010 at 00:15
☆風ぶしのかみ☆ says:Very Cool! Sugoii!
February 6th, 2010 at 01:08
lovingtokyofashion says:I always love to see who the next Gothic lolita of the week, and how they interpret the style :]] hoepfully one day Ill be it. Well first I either have to learn to sew, combine parts of out fits or save up my money to get the loli clothes! ;D By the way have a nice weekend!
February 6th, 2010 at 01:24
murbela says:I actually saw Hausu with some friends 2 weekends ago for Bad Movie Night. We decided it was a great movie XD
February 6th, 2010 at 01:24
murbela says:Kung Fu was ridiculous with her flying kicks “I must've imagined it” lol I liked Gari too. All girls had their twists. The scene where Melody gets eaten by the piano was memorable. And the dad's gf with a fan attached to her =ridiculous! T'was fun.
February 6th, 2010 at 03:04
Justin says:Loved it! Too bad we didn't get to see it. They are running it for a fourth week. I'm jealous of your dvd btw!
February 6th, 2010 at 03:05
lacarmina says:You too! Have a great one!
February 6th, 2010 at 03:05
lacarmina says:Such a good film!! You should stop by the new Gothic Lolita store Tokyorebel – I'm posting shop photos soon
February 9th, 2010 at 05:11
All Women Stalker says:Looking at those bentos make me hungry. I want me some of that coconut gelatin!
February 10th, 2010 at 04:50
Howl says:I am so honored to have been chosen! Thanks again, La Carmina. I'll hopefully be at the event on the 13th!
P.S. The character with blue hair is named Blue Suzu! She was created especially for Judamang's music video and his live shows when I make an appearance. :)
February 10th, 2010 at 22:04
lacarmina says:YAY I hope to see you there!