Thanks to the DNR family for welcoming Seba to the Euro-Visual band, and giving me a shout-out. More news about their upcoming tour to come. Stay dreamer!

My Cherry Bomb Killer Perfume giveaway ends tomorrow… hurry and get your entries in. Here’s my second look, inspired by the Truth or Dare scent. Peach blossom is mixed with soft floral and bakery notes in this fragrance.

To me, wearing a metaphorical mask (whether it’s a person’s strong styling, fashion, or image) can be negatively seen as hiding the Truth — as if you’re putting on a false front. But I’d rather think of masks as glamorous embellishments that give you the courage to step out there, and live out your dreams. Personally, I know I feel more Daring when I’m decked out.

I love how Cherry Bomb’s scents are formulated for alternative girls, who aren’t keen on schmaltzy “rolling around on the beach” image of mainstream perfumes. Best of all, the heart bottles are a fashion statement: you can wear them as a keychain, necklace, or even a headband dangle.

I’m wearing blue sparkle nailpolish, and a sample coat from my Hong Kong uncle’s garment factory.

Oh! How I love the nautical baby doll heels, gifted from T.U.K. Shoes. The whole Anchors Aweigh collection is made for sailor girls and pirates.

In addition to alternative-Goth-punk shoes, T.U.K. sent me several stacks of skull stickers. I stuck them onto my laptop — instant pirate vessel.

Stickers are one of my favorite (and easiest) ways to customize items. I skulled up my passport holder, and covered a notebook with Hello Kitty stickers. (Yes, I’ll be using it for my travel reporting.)

The perfume giveaway ends soon… quick, enter now! Two lucky winners will receive bottles of Cherry Bomb Killer scents.

TO ENTER: It’s prom season… tell us, who would be your dream date to prom, and why? You get 1 point for each method of entry:

1) Comment on La Carmina’s Facebook, sharing your answer.
2) Tweet the following: “My dream date to the prom is XXX. How bout you? Tell @lacarmina + you can WIN cute Cherry Bomb Killer Perfume! LINK”
3) Spread the word about the giveaway via a blog post, Tumblr, forum, etc… Then, leave a comment with a link to your post. The more ways you promote the contest, the more chances you have to win.

Open internationally. Contest ends XXX at midnight Pacific Time. Winner will be picked at random. Prizes are gifted from Cherry Bomb Killer Perfume; La Carmina is not responsible for lost or undelivered items. If you have questions, send an email.

Want to see more photos of Venetian carnival masks? I did a post about the festival’s history, with photos of the masked revelers.

Have you ever been to Venice? Or worn one of these masks? (I’ll be in Venice soon with Seba.) You can buy Cherry Bomb’s Truth or Dare and Rebel Angel perfumes from Indie Scents.

Song of the Day: Savage – Only You. “Don’t leave me to die (you will survive) You hold me so tight (turn off the light)”