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LA CARMINA ON URBAN RUSH TV, CANADA MORNING TALK SHOW. LEOPARD PRINT DRESS, RED VALENTINO, DIOR, DIEGO DOLCINI.
Pirates, I’m going to be appearing on a TV talk show: Urban Rush! On Feb 2nd, I’m the main guest for the Vancouver-based morning show. I’ll be talking about my upcoming New York fashion week trip and more, in a 10-minute interview.
If you’re in Canada, tune in to Shaw TV on Feb 2nd; it airs at 5pm, 7pm, 11pm. For those outside, I’ll put up the clip on YouTube — check back and subscribe to my channel, so you won’t miss it.
It’ll be fun to reminisce on my travel and fashion adventures. Here are bonus photos from Luisaviaroma 2011. I’m wearing a Dior dress, and inspecting the racks at the RED Valentino pop up store. The leopard print dress is similar to this one.
I like to step out of my usual Japanese street style brands, and play with something unexpected.
Such as… these scrumptious Diego Dolcini feather shoes! (The pumps are for sale here.)
Check back my blog for the TV clips, and you can view the previous ones here.
PS: Thank you to iFashion Magazine, By-Bo Hong Kong and the lovely Conversations with Bianca for interviewing me. All my press coverage is here.
What do you think I’ll wear on the TV show? If you could interview me, what would you ask?
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ALEXANDER MCQUEEN LEATHER JACKET, BALMAIN TUXEDO COAT, POP PHONES. GOTHIC MAKEUP & EYESHADOW. ASIA FASHION.
Hello, hello, baby, you called? I can’t hear a thing I have got no service, in the club, you see, you see.
Wha-Wha-What did you say, huh? You’re breaking up on me.
A fashion blogger’s paradise: LuisaViaRoma let me style and model clothing from their boutique. Here’s what I wore (it’s one of my favorites from my Styling Lab):
Black and white, wool cloth tuxedo jacket: Pierre Balmain (get it here)
Vintage printed crepe de chine skirt and top: Caterina Gatta
Blue belt, satin on leather: Fausto Puglisi (similar to this)
Woven neon bracelet: Carolina Bucci (buy it here)
Retro handset accessory: Pop Phones
My blue lips match my blue crepe-de-chine dress by Vionnet.
Il Duomo (Florence’s famous cathedral) has an eerie glow at night.
Ruffled leather jacket: Alexander McQueen
Neon peep-toe pumps: Casadei (get them here)
Gold nappa clutch: Rochas (they also have a tote)
Seba did a Gothic monk look — appropriate, for the dark cathedral. He’s wearing Rick Owens everything, and necklaces by Andrea Giunti.
Do you prefer my Firenze4Ever photos from this year, or 2011? You can see all my Italy and Europe coverage in this category.
A peek at what goes on behind the scenes. I’m grateful for my assistant Sara, who helped me in and out of high heels.
Thanks to Luisaviaroma, Sebastiano and I stayed in a 5-star hotel, the Savoy. The doorman wore a top hat!
Our window overlooked the antique carousel, near the Piazza della Repubblica. V-fingers to that.
PS: Thanks to We are Hype, a new community site for fashion lovers, for featuring me in an interview and Lookbook. And to Moov Magazine for interviewing me about fashion and business.
Also, major Chinese website Sohu featured me in an article about top fashion bloggers. If you spot me in press, can you kindly let me know? Send me an email or a tweet, thanks!
Do you like the Italian and international clothing brands that I’m wearing? How do they compare to the Japanese / Goth designers I usually feature?
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5 PACKING TIPS FROM KENT & VYXSIN, AMAZING RACE ALL-STAR GOTH TEAM! MY NEW HUFF POST VIDEO SERIES: TRAVEL SOS.
Ahh, ahh, ahh! Here it is — my new video series for Huffington Post, Travel SOS!
In each episode, I tackle a travel question or dilemma, with the help of my expert friends. In the debut episode, I team up with Kent Kaliber and Vyxsin Fiala — the Amazing Race Goth team!
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Kent and Vyxsin know all about packing light. On two seasons of the hit show, they raced around the world with their belongings in a single backpack — black eyeliner and glitter polish included.
In our video, they share five tips for minimizing luggage.
1) Be a space cadet.
Fill empty spaces, such as inside hats and shoes. Vyxsin protects a camera by stuffing it in a sneaker.
2) Multi-task.
The Goths demonstrate how a scarf and handkerchief can be used in many ways: a sarong, a headband, a washcloth.
3) Travel size it.
Vyxsin recommends buying toiletries in mini-size and refilling them. Instead of a bulky flat iron, she brings a tiny version.
4) Avoid panic packing.
Start early. Make lists so you won’t forget your passport and mobile charger.
5) Leave non-essentials at home.
Before you put something in your suitcase, consider whether you really need it. Keep out items you can easily get on the road.
Coming up: more episodes, filmed in different cities with celebrity guests. Keep your eyes peeled to the Huffington Post Travel Video page, and your favorite blog ever (this one, right??) for updates.
Thanks to Kent and Vxysin, the Orlando Hotel in West Hollywood, Alice and the Cat for the intro graphic, and Lov/Recs for the music (“Human” by Trans-X).
If you want this series to continue, PLEASE visit this Huffington Post page and Like / Share / Tweet the video. Every little gesture of support makes a difference — thank you so much!
Did you enjoy Kent and Vyxsin’s “Travel SOS” advice? What are your favorite ways to save space when packing?
SUGIZO, LUNA SEA & X JAPAN GUITARIST: HONG KONG CONCERT, JROCK LIVE REVIEW. ANGELICA BRIGADE FLOWER HAIR CLIPS.
It’s a big week… my new travel video series debuts tomorrow. The first episode co-stars the Amazing Race Goth team, Kent and Vyxsin! Are you excited to see what we’ve come up with?
I’m pumped for New York Fashion Week, thanks for your big response. Can’t wait to cover runway shows for you: Vantan Tokyo, Leather Japan, Project Runway, Emilio Cavallini, Heart Truth Red Dress, Venexiana and more.
A few quick snaps from my secret filming project in Rome.
Flower hair fascinators: handmade for me by Angelica Brigade. Perfect for Gothic Lolita outfits, and made with fine materials like silk organza. She also makes necklaces and custom bouquets; check out her site!
Purple kitty scarf: got it in Tokyo
Jacket: h.NAOTO
Purple sweater top: Algonquins
Skirt: Spider, Hong Kong
Boots: Michael Kors
And now, for some Jrock coverage. My cousin, Ken Yuen, went to Sugizo’s Hong Kong concert in December. He wrote this in-the-moment review of the Luna Sea / X Japan guitarist’s live:
Sugizo comes out with a raised hand, everyone cheering! A steady bass drum beat. Heavy distortion and sustain. What a riff he is playing: classic Sugizo style sliding all over the neck. Everyone has their hands up keeping the beat.
Now everyone in the hall is up and waving the Sugizo 3-fingers gesture. He’s walking left and right, interacting with the audience. Just gave us the finger! And said he misses us, in Cantonese.
Five songs and he is still going. The band is tireless. The silver boy just went on stage: he shines.
6th song. And finally the drum beat has stopped. Sugizo alone on stage, playing a minor tune on the violin. A sea of cheers and shouts.
After 8 songs, Sugizo leaves the stage. Back on the guitar. The V of course. He plays a Chinese-y song, but in a very rock style.
After intermission, he speaks about Japan reviving after the Earthquake. “I really appreciate you supporting us… We are together… We are family… I really wanted to come back here… I love you so much.”
Last song. Acoustic clean sound from second guitar. He is playing the violin. The back wall has a feather flower and snow projected on it. Fits the song very well at the moment.
Taking a bow, the whole band now. Thank you thank you.
Sugizo threw a pick over this way and I almost got it. A guy and a gal was fighting for it over 5 minutes on the floor while everyone was leaving! The guy won in the end. I should’ve joined in.
Thank you, cousin, for the concert review! Don’t forget to read the rest of my Visual Kei live reports. And please join my mailing list (enter your info in the box above), so you won’t miss out on announcements, giveaways and more.
Are you a Sugizo fan? What was your favorite concert of 2011? What are you looking forward to this year?
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LA CARMINA & YUKIRO AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK! SPEAKING AT IFB CONFERENCE, ZOOLOOK APP, NYFW 2012 RUNWAY SHOWS.
Happy Chinese New Year! Ready for the big travel news I’ve been teasing you about? Well…
Yukiro Dravarious and I are guests at New York Fashion Week, Feb 7-17th! And we hope you can join us!
I’m honored to be a speaker at Independent Fashion Bloggers conference (IFB Con). This year, invitees include Glamour, Refinery 29, Style Scrapbook, and Bryanboy.
My panel takes place at Milk Studios NYC, Feb 8th at 9am. I’ll be speaking about “What Are Bloggers Worth?” — giving advice on brand relationships and negotiations.
For more info and to purchase tickets, visit the IFB conference page. It’s the biggest and best event to network, and learn about fashion blogging, so I hope to see you there!
And I’m thrilled to be partnering with a new fashion iPhone app, Zoolook. The well-designed application lets you post, tag, rate and share your outfits, with an emphasis on Japanese street style.
During NY Fashion Week, I’ll be snapping and posting my favorite looks. Stay tuned to Zoolook (it launches next month) and my Twitter to see the app in action.
What else do Yukiro and I have up our vampire sleeves? We’ll be attending runway shows, and will bring you full reports and photos (with an emphasis on Asia and alternative designers). We’ll also be hosting events and parties, and have a big video planned… I’ll let you know more as soon as everything’s confirmed.
I hope you can make it to IFB Conference, and please stay tuned to my blog for event announcements. We hope to party with you in New York!
PS: If you want to work with us on sponsorships, appearances, modeling, interviews etc, send me an email. We’re in NYC from Feb 7-17th.
PPS: Basil Farrow wishes you a very happy Lunar New Year. He got a red pocket, and did his best impression of a dragon roar!
Yukiro and La Carmina in NYC… got suggestions for places to visit? Are you excited to see what we’ll wear?
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