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VALENTINE’S DAY DIY: LOLITA RIBBON HAIR ACCESSORY, MOI-MEME-MOITIE DRESS.


Purdy's dark chocolate, cute valentine's day chocolate box with red and white striped ribbon, secret garden key. Old fashioned brass key pendant. Scottish Fold cat, Gothic Lolita hair accessories.

Basil Farrow and I got a box of Purdy’s dark chocolates for Valentine’s Day. However, we were more interested in the ribbon and key that held the wrapping paper together! Most people would throw away the decoration, but we turned it into two ribbon hair accessories.

Moi-meme-moitie Elegant Gothic Lolita dress by Mana Sama of Malice Mizer. Zipper Magazine, Japanese fashion spread. Cute hair bows by Innocent World, sweet loli brand.

The look is inspired by Innocent World’s cameo and bow. I found two plastic hair combs at a drugstore for $2, tied a bow and strung the ribbon through each, and sewed it in place. A photo from the April 2007 edition of Zipper Magazine gave me an asymmetrical hairdo idea.

gothic lolita and decora hair, accessories from Tokyo Japan. Moi Meme Moitie dress, goth crucifix, Victorian mourning costume.
Et voila. Photo by Rony’s Photobooth, taken at Glory Days Valentine’s party featuring DJ Skeet Skeet.

Dress: Moi-meme-Moitie by Mana Sama (one of my best finds from Closet Child Harajuku)
Makeup: Aromaleigh “I See Red” and “Vive Le Rock” from the Rocks! Sonic Eyes collection
Playing card stickers: from Tokyu Hands, Shibuya.

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  1. nign
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 3:32 am | Permalink

    Ernest question: Did you use a stencil to draw the poker designs? They look so neat!

    The subtle shading around the eyes is ingenious!

    Very different from your usual style and very, very cute, with a very sexy kind of innocence I think.. :)

  2. Olga
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 4:26 am | Permalink

    That dress looks fantastic on you!

  3. Teefie
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 5:53 am | Permalink

    I looooveeee the key-bow. So classy and pretty. >w< I love your makeup in this too.

  4. nign
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 11:32 am | Permalink

    Ernest question: Did you use stencils to draw the poker designs? They look so neat!

    The subtle shading around the eyes is ingenious.

    Very different from your usual style and very, very cute, with a very sexy kind of innocence I think.. :)

    • Cheyanne
      Posted February 16, 2009 at 8:33 pm | Permalink

      They are stickers she bought in Tokyo,
      If your read:
      “Playing card stickers: from Tokyu Hands, Shibuya.”

      :)

      • nign
        Posted February 17, 2009 at 2:50 am | Permalink

        No I didn’t read — I skimmed. Yaks. :p

        Thanks for pointing that out. :)

        I thought Carmina painted them herself because Emilie Autumn is always painting neat heart-shapes on her face, and I’ve always wondered how she does that. Have been thinking that Aromaleigh should carry an EA stencil series…

  5. karmaneko
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 6:38 am | Permalink

    Wow!? Beautiful outfit! The ribbon looks beautiful in your hair. The poker designs – love them! Did you do them yourself or did someone do them for you?
    Very creative. Love it.

  6. Olga
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 12:26 pm | Permalink

    That dress looks fantastic on you!

  7. Teefie
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 1:53 pm | Permalink

    I looooveeee the key-bow. So classy and pretty. >w< I love your makeup in this too.

  8. neko
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 9:32 am | Permalink

    i wud like to say this =)
    i like reading ur blog..u serve good tips and correct and gud information to others =)
    thnx for having the passion in japan culture *X3
    oo..liz lisa is reali popular =3

  9. Anonymous
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 2:38 pm | Permalink

    Wow!? Beautiful outfit! The ribbon looks beautiful in your hair. The poker designs – love them! Did you do them yourself or did someone do them for you?
    Very creative. Love it.

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 16, 2009 at 8:48 pm | Permalink

      They’re stickers from Tokyo :)

      • Anonymous
        Posted February 17, 2009 at 12:56 am | Permalink

        Ooooh stickers! =3 I luffs them. Reusable?

        • lacarmina
          Posted February 17, 2009 at 1:00 am | Permalink

          Sadly, no… but they’re cheap enough, and I only use a few at a time!

  10. thestreetsareempty
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 10:00 am | Permalink

    I love your shoes!

    Illuminati is one of my all-time favorites too. So great!

  11. Living Breathing
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 12:16 pm | Permalink

    You look adorable! A dress by Mana-sama, and Illuminati ta boot?! <3 lol

  12. Yueh
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 12:16 pm | Permalink

    OMG!! you are pretty! x3

  13. Visual Rose
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 12:16 pm | Permalink

    You look great in that Moitié dress :D I have finally bought one too!

  14. ♥かおり♥
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 12:16 pm | Permalink

    really pretty!

  15. Yukiro
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 12:17 pm | Permalink

    LOVE IT!

  16. Cheyanne
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 12:31 pm | Permalink

    You looked great! Loved the stickers!

    I was in awe of the purdy chocolate boxes when I seen them in my local shop!
    Along with the key, there was also a heart-vine one that I thought would make a Beautiful broach – to bad I didn't have any cash at the time. T_T

  17. neko
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 5:32 pm | Permalink

    i wud like to say this =)
    i like reading ur blog..u serve good tips and correct and gud information to others =)
    thnx for having the passion in japan culture *X3
    oo..liz lisa is reali popular =3

  18. Cheyanne
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 12:33 pm | Permalink

    They are stickers she bought in Tokyo,
    If your read:
    “Playing card stickers: from Tokyu Hands, Shibuya.”

    :)

  19. lacarmina
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 12:48 pm | Permalink

    They're stickers from Tokyo :)

  20. Anonymous
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 6:00 pm | Permalink

    I love your shoes!

    Illuminati is one of my all-time favorites too. So great!

  21. xXsoymilk4everXx
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 3:12 pm | Permalink

    imma buy ur book when it comes out!!!!!!!!!!! xD
    i love your cat and your hairrrrrr plus wardrobe tooooo!!!! X]

  22. Living Breathing
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 8:16 pm | Permalink

    You look adorable! A dress by Mana-sama, and Illuminati ta boot?! <3 lol

  23. Yueh
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 8:16 pm | Permalink

    OMG!! you are pretty! x3

  24. Visual Rose
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 8:16 pm | Permalink

    You look great in that Moitié dress :D I have finally bought one too!

  25. ♥かおり♥
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 8:16 pm | Permalink

    really pretty!

  26. Yukiro
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 8:17 pm | Permalink

    LOVE IT!

  27. Cheyanne
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 8:31 pm | Permalink

    You looked great! Loved the stickers!

    I was in awe of the purdy chocolate boxes when I seen them in my local shop!
    Along with the key, there was also a heart-vine one that I thought would make a Beautiful broach – to bad I didn’t have any cash at the time. T_T

  28. karmaneko
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 4:56 pm | Permalink

    Ooooh stickers! =3 I luffs them. Reusable?

  29. lacarmina
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 5:00 pm | Permalink

    Sadly, no… but they're cheap enough, and I only use a few at a time!

  30. xXsoymilk4everXx
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 11:12 pm | Permalink

    imma buy ur book when it comes out!!!!!!!!!!! xD
    i love your cat and your hairrrrrr plus wardrobe tooooo!!!! X]

  31. nign
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 6:50 pm | Permalink

    No I didn't read — I skimmed. Yaks. :p

    Thanks for pointing that out. :)

    I thought Carmina painted them herself because Emilie Autumn is always painting neat heart-shapes on her face, and I've always wondered how she does that. Have been thinking that Aromaleigh should carry an EA stencil series…

  32. annthy [kawaii]™
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 8:56 pm | Permalink

    the bows are really cute!

  33. lacarmina
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 8:58 pm | Permalink

    <3 thanks! Hope everyone had a great V-day!

  34. lacarmina
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 8:58 pm | Permalink

    Looks amazing!

  35. megan
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 9:58 pm | Permalink

    Cute (the bow and your look)! And I would make a necklace with the key…

    Oh, and I was going to ask this on the last post but didn't, so I'll ask here as you may be more likely to respond:

    In the last entry you quoted [maybe quoted isn't the right word?] David Marx, “W. David Marx adds that the Western media often confuses “hime gyaru” of the Koakuma Ageha stripe, “princess-y” Oneekei girls from Ray and CanCam, and hime-esque gothloli.”
    Did you find this in a blog entry of his, or did it just come up in conversation? I'm interested to know more about the difference.
    Oh, and are there any other books like Macias's/Ever's Schoolgirl Inferno? Most books about Japanese fashion seem to be just pictures (from what I've seen so far). But perhaps there really isn't that much to say about, things just are that way because they are? Hm….

  36. lacarmina
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 10:02 pm | Permalink

    Ohh a necklace! Great idea. The key could work as a pendant.

    The words I quoted are from his comment in this blog entry: https://lacarmina.com/2009/02/hime-kei-

    He links to a Japanese fashion site that explains the distinction in more detail. :)

  37. seed
    Posted February 16, 2009 at 10:07 pm | Permalink

    soooooo excited! ^-^!
    i will most def try that rippon idea!

  38. annthy [kawaii]™
    Posted February 17, 2009 at 4:56 am | Permalink

    the bows are really cute!

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 17, 2009 at 4:58 am | Permalink

      <3 thanks! Hope everyone had a great V-day!

  39. megan
    Posted February 17, 2009 at 5:58 am | Permalink

    Cute (the bow and your look)! And I would make a necklace with the key…

    Oh, and I was going to ask this on the last post but didn’t, so I’ll ask here as you may be more likely to respond:

    In the last entry you quoted [maybe quoted isn’t the right word?] David Marx, “W. David Marx adds that the Western media often confuses “hime gyaru” of the Koakuma Ageha stripe, “princess-y” Oneekei girls from Ray and CanCam, and hime-esque gothloli.”
    Did you find this in a blog entry of his, or did it just come up in conversation? I’m interested to know more about the difference.
    Oh, and are there any other books like Macias’s/Ever’s Schoolgirl Inferno? Most books about Japanese fashion seem to be just pictures (from what I’ve seen so far). But perhaps there really isn’t that much to say about, things just are that way because they are? Hm….

  40. Anonymous
    Posted February 17, 2009 at 6:07 am | Permalink

    soooooo excited! ^-^!
    i will most def try that rippon idea!

  41. Dragonswyng
    Posted February 18, 2009 at 12:32 pm | Permalink

    o m g those shoes are fabulous. I really like this look on you!

  42. lacarmina
    Posted February 18, 2009 at 12:32 pm | Permalink

    thanks! They're Leche by Yosuke.

  43. Dragonswyng
    Posted February 18, 2009 at 8:32 pm | Permalink

    o m g those shoes are fabulous. I really like this look on you!

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 18, 2009 at 8:32 pm | Permalink

      thanks! They’re Leche by Yosuke.

  44. Scheharazade
    Posted February 19, 2009 at 1:57 am | Permalink

    You're absolutely wonderful !^^

  45. Scheharazade
    Posted February 19, 2009 at 9:57 am | Permalink

    You’re absolutely wonderful !^^

  46. lacarmina
    Posted February 20, 2009 at 12:31 am | Permalink

    <3 You are!

  47. Tokki
    Posted February 25, 2009 at 4:49 pm | Permalink

    What an ingenious idea! Where are those chocolates from?

  48. lacarmina
    Posted February 25, 2009 at 4:51 pm | Permalink

    Purdy's, a Canadian brand :D

  49. Tokki
    Posted February 26, 2009 at 12:49 am | Permalink

    What an ingenious idea! Where are those chocolates from?

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 26, 2009 at 12:51 am | Permalink

      Purdy’s, a Canadian brand :D

  50. Tokki
    Posted February 26, 2009 at 12:49 am | Permalink

    What an ingenious idea! Where are those chocolates from?

  51. lacarmina
    Posted February 26, 2009 at 12:51 am | Permalink

    Purdy's, a Canadian brand :D