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TUNE IN TOKYO LOS ANGELES JPOP PARTY PHOTOS: COSPLAY, JROCK, PURIKURA, ANIME EVENT HOSTED BY LA CARMINA.


TUNE IN TOKYO LOS ANGELES JPOP PARTY PHOTOS: COSPLAY, JROCK, PURIKURA, ANIME EVENT HOSTED BY LA CARMINA. Gothic lolita meetups, club nights japanese music, kpop, la anime manga, PRETTY VISUAL KEI BOYS, harajuku fashion street style snaps, gothloli hair, sweet lolita dresses, teen emo boys, cute pretty teenage boy, emo kids, emo male hairstyles, visual kei hair and makeup, big goth hairdos for men, asymmetrical cool emo goth haircuts, japanese mullet, gothic lolita clothing wholesale, japanese clothes for sale

Last Saturday’s Lunar New Year party was one of the most successful Tune in Tokyo events to date! Harajuku fashion, Jpop and rock, Goth/Visual Kei giveaways and cuteness overload — ah, don’t you wish you were there with us?

Chiaki (top middle) was so kind to let us host the party at Kira Kira, her purikura shop just outside LA. Thank you to all my dear friends who came out to support. I wore red in honor of both Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year…

Carmina and Basil tshirt: from my fashion line with Akumu Ink (on sale here)
Flower clip in hair: from a fabric store discount bin
Red scarf: from the wonderful 99 cent store
Skull scarves: I found one hanging from a bus bench. The other is an old thing, worn as a skirt.
Tights with holes: an old thing I cut up
Spiky ankle boots: Tripp NYC, from Trash and Vaudeville

TUNE IN TOKYO LOS ANGELES JPOP PARTY PHOTOS: COSPLAY, JROCK, PURIKURA, ANIME EVENT HOSTED BY LA CARMINA. Gothic lolita meetups, club nights japanese music, kpop, la anime manga, PRETTY VISUAL KEI BOYS, harajuku fashion street style snaps, gothloli hair, sweet lolita dresses, teen emo boys, cute pretty teenage boy, emo kids, emo male hairstyles, visual kei hair and makeup, big goth hairdos for men, asymmetrical cool emo goth haircuts, japanese mullet, gothic lolita clothing wholesale, japanese clothes for sale

Gavin Hignight took the photo on the bottom left; HiHiCaro shot the Polaroid on the bottom right. How does Yukiro describe his outfit? “It’s a very classical Dravarious type of fashion. It’s something I’m never ashamed to wear. Muahahah!”

We had a stellar turnout! Yukiro and I called out Jpop trivia questions (such as name all the Sailor Scouts), and handed out prizes to the winners. Thank you to Gloomth (tailored Goth/Victorian/Lolita clothing), Lime Crime (bright, colorful lipsticks) and HearJapan (Visual Kei and Japanese digital music label) for the generous sponsorship — we gave out hundreds of dollars of goodies!

TUNE IN TOKYO LOS ANGELES JPOP PARTY PHOTOS: COSPLAY, JROCK, PURIKURA, ANIME EVENT HOSTED BY LA CARMINA. Gothic lolita meetups, club nights japanese music, kpop, la anime manga, PRETTY VISUAL KEI BOYS, harajuku fashion street style snaps, gothloli hair, sweet lolita dresses, teen emo boys, cute pretty teenage boy, emo kids, emo male hairstyles, visual kei hair and makeup, big goth hairdos for men, asymmetrical cool emo goth haircuts, japanese mullet, gothic lolita clothing wholesale, japanese clothes for sale

From Sweet Lolita to Atelier Pierrot to a traditional Vietnamese dress to cosplay…

TUNE IN TOKYO LOS ANGELES JPOP PARTY PHOTOS: COSPLAY, JROCK, PURIKURA, ANIME EVENT HOSTED BY LA CARMINA. Gothic lolita meetups, club nights japanese music, kpop, la anime manga, PRETTY VISUAL KEI BOYS, harajuku fashion street style snaps, gothloli hair, sweet lolita dresses, teen emo boys, cute pretty teenage boy, emo kids, emo male hairstyles, visual kei hair and makeup, big goth hairdos for men, asymmetrical cool emo goth haircuts, japanese mullet, gothic lolita clothing wholesale, japanese clothes for sale

… to Goth, gyaru and kawaii — the fashion was incredible! Yoshiki’s J-Rock Revolution team shot a video of the party, coming soon.

TUNE IN TOKYO LOS ANGELES JPOP PARTY PHOTOS: COSPLAY, JROCK, PURIKURA, ANIME EVENT HOSTED BY LA CARMINA. Gothic lolita meetups, club nights japanese music, kpop, la anime manga, PRETTY VISUAL KEI BOYS, harajuku fashion street style snaps, gothloli hair, sweet lolita dresses, teen emo boys, cute pretty teenage boy, emo kids, emo male hairstyles, visual kei hair and makeup, big goth hairdos for men, asymmetrical cool emo goth haircuts, japanese mullet, gothic lolita clothing wholesale, japanese clothes for sale

Dressing up, drama and dancing: that’s what we’re about.

 

If you’re sick and tired of the same old dance clubs, you’ve got to check out a Tune in Tokyo party in LA. The DJs spin Japanese and Korean dance, rock, pop… everything we go nuts over.

 

Huge hugs for everyone who came, and to the Tune in Tokyo crew for inviting me to host the party. Let’s do it again soon!

Song of the Day #308: RuPaul – Cover Girl feat. Bebe, Nina & Rebecca (The part where Bebe raps is too good… and we’re stealing some of Nina’s hammer-fist dance moves!)

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72 Comments

  1. John Hyperion
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:12 am | Permalink

    Can you DJ? If not I would totally teach you.

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:26 am | Permalink

      I can do some basic DJing using MP3s on a laptop… nothing special though!

  2. Stefania
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:27 am | Permalink

    yay! that was fun!

  3. K.
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:27 am | Permalink

    :D

  4. Gungirl
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:28 am | Permalink

    Congrats to you!

  5. Bridget
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:29 am | Permalink

    Hot. =P

  6. Howl
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:47 am | Permalink

    I had so so so much fun. I can’t wait to dress up for the next event. Thanks for getting me out of the house and back into dress-up mode. ;p

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:54 pm | Permalink

      heee hee I loved the blue hair!!

      • Howl
        Posted February 19, 2010 at 7:28 pm | Permalink

        Fufu. Hopefully at the next event, my pink counterpart can make it. ;p

  7. Anonymous
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 5:17 am | Permalink

    Ahhh! I had such a fun time dressing up, it was so fun~ :D

  8. Visualologist
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 5:34 am | Permalink

    ;o;

  9. abdul
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 5:44 am | Permalink

    awwwwwwwwesome!

  10. trashtastika
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 6:07 am | Permalink

    Fantastic outfits, make-up, hair etc in the partygoers – impressive!! It’s great when people make an effort :) Looks heaps fun too. I really like your boots – and Dravarious is amazing as usual :) What camera are you using in that close-up shot?

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:54 pm | Permalink

      We’re using the same old camera as usual… Sony DSLR 700 with Minolta lenses. xoxo

  11. John Hyperion
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:12 am | Permalink

    Can you DJ? If not I would totally teach you.

  12. lacarmina
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:26 am | Permalink

    I can do some basic DJing using MP3s on a laptop… nothing special though!

  13. Stefania
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:27 am | Permalink

    yay! that was fun!

  14. K.
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:27 am | Permalink

    :D

  15. Gungirl
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:28 am | Permalink

    Congrats to you!

  16. Bridget
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:29 am | Permalink

    Hot. =P

  17. Howl
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 4:47 am | Permalink

    I had so so so much fun. I can't wait to dress up for the next event. Thanks for getting me out of the house and back into dress-up mode. ;p

  18. Lauramb
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 5:17 am | Permalink

    Ahhh! I had such a fun time dressing up, it was so fun~ :D

  19. Visualologist
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 5:34 am | Permalink

    ;o;

  20. abdul
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 5:44 am | Permalink

    awwwwwwwwesome!

  21. trashtastika
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 6:07 am | Permalink

    Fantastic outfits, make-up, hair etc in the partygoers – impressive!! It's great when people make an effort :) Looks heaps fun too. I really like your boots – and Dravarious is amazing as usual :) What camera are you using in that close-up shot?

  22. SEb
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:49 pm | Permalink

    Nice work!

  23. Kane
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:49 pm | Permalink

    it’s like victoriangothic-glam-diva-Yukiro lol

  24. Seiran
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:52 pm | Permalink

    Tsk lucky that they were able to come lol You should hold one of these parties in NYC… definitely people would show up… I would xD You look like you had so much fun!
    And I really adore that “skirt” thing

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:55 pm | Permalink

      I’d love to host more parties! Fly me in, haaha!

      • Seiran
        Posted February 19, 2010 at 6:12 pm | Permalink

        No problem, dear! Any time any place ;D

    • Thomas
      Posted February 21, 2010 at 6:49 pm | Permalink

      I’d certainly be there for any NYC party. Carmina just has to remember not to bring underage guests if there is alcohol XD (reason she couldn’t get in last time she was here)

      • Seiran
        Posted February 21, 2010 at 6:49 pm | Permalink

        Yes!! No underage kittens! D:

  25. Moon Maiden 90
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 6:12 pm | Permalink

    looks like it went off smashingly. ^-^
    I hate how I can never go anywhere. *blah* lol
    but I guess I’ll have my day =)

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 19, 2010 at 6:13 pm | Permalink

      I have no doubt!! You’re already well on your way!

  26. SEb
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:49 pm | Permalink

    Nice work!

  27. Kane
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:49 pm | Permalink

    it's like victoriangothic-glam-diva-Yukiro lol

  28. Seiran
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:52 pm | Permalink

    Tsk lucky that they were able to come lol You should hold one of these parties in NYC… definitely people would show up… I would xD You look like you had so much fun!
    And I really adore that “skirt” thing

  29. lacarmina
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:54 pm | Permalink

    heee hee I loved the blue hair!!

  30. lacarmina
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:54 pm | Permalink

    Yayyyyyy! Arigato for coming!

  31. lacarmina
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:54 pm | Permalink

    We're using the same old camera as usual… Sony DSLR 700 with Minolta lenses. xoxo

  32. lacarmina
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 3:55 pm | Permalink

    I'd love to host more parties! Fly me in, haaha!

  33. Seiran
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 6:12 pm | Permalink

    No problem, dear! Any time any place ;D

  34. Moon Maiden 90
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 6:12 pm | Permalink

    looks like it went off smashingly. ^-^
    I hate how I can never go anywhere. *blah* lol
    but I guess I'll have my day =)

  35. lacarmina
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 6:13 pm | Permalink

    I have no doubt!! You're already well on your way!

  36. Howl
    Posted February 19, 2010 at 7:28 pm | Permalink

    Fufu. Hopefully at the next event, my pink counterpart can make it. ;p

  37. Yukiro
    Posted February 20, 2010 at 1:17 am | Permalink

    Thanks for a fantastic night<3

  38. Yukiro
    Posted February 20, 2010 at 1:17 am | Permalink

    Thanks for a fantastic night<3

  39. Anonymous
    Posted February 20, 2010 at 5:24 pm | Permalink

    It looks like you people had a LOT of fun! Wish I was there, but I live in New York… T_T Do you think you can host an evenr back here in NYC?

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 20, 2010 at 9:52 pm | Permalink

      I’d love to host a NYC event! Got any ideas? Fly me out and I’ll do it! ;)

  40. KiroinKirai
    Posted February 20, 2010 at 5:24 pm | Permalink

    It looks like you people had a LOT of fun! Wish I was there, but I live in New York… T_T Do you think you can host an evenr back here in NYC?

  41. lacarmina
    Posted February 20, 2010 at 9:52 pm | Permalink

    I'd love to host a NYC event! Got any ideas? Fly me out and I'll do it! ;)

  42. Guest
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 2:45 pm | Permalink

    Loved this blog! So many nice stuff! Wow, this event was great, I soo wish I can go to all of them in the future! Loved that girl with blue hair (that was a wig, wasn’t?), I was going to dye my hair like that…

    Congratulations for you participation! ^^ Eh, may I add this one in my personal blog? Is the one I putted on the Website box ^^’

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 21, 2010 at 7:19 pm | Permalink

      Thank you, dear! Yes, it’s a wig :) I love the color.
      Sure, please feel free to link to me on your blog.

  43. Thomas
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 6:43 pm | Permalink

    Amazing outfits, choosing a favorite would be the hardest part!

  44. Thomas
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 6:45 pm | Permalink

    Ahh you bats have given me a new riddle to ponder, how DID Yukiro get his hair like that? Something tells my any theory I come up with will be far to elaborate and unlikely lol.
    q

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 21, 2010 at 7:21 pm | Permalink

      haahah it’s something very simple and genius…

  45. bunnyban
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 2:45 pm | Permalink

    Loved this blog! So many nice stuff! Wow, this event was great, I soo wish I can go to all of them in the future! Loved that girl with blue hair (that was a wig, wasn't?), I was going to dye my hair like that…

    Congratulations for you participation! ^^ Eh, may I add this one in my personal blog? Is the one I putted on the Website box ^^'

  46. carbon
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 8:02 pm | Permalink

    lol I see my friends here, I’m dissapointed they didn’t punch you out like they said they would ;3;

    • lacarmina
      Posted February 21, 2010 at 8:05 pm | Permalink

      They should have!! We would have LOVED some S&M action! ;)

  47. Thomas
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 6:43 pm | Permalink

    Amazing outfits, choosing a favorite would be the hardest part!

  48. Thomas
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 6:45 pm | Permalink

    Ahh you bats have given me a new riddle to ponder, how DID Yukiro get his hair like that? Something tells my any theory I come up with will be far to elaborate and unlikely lol.
    q

  49. Thomas
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 6:49 pm | Permalink

    I'd certainly be there for any NYC party. Carmina just has to remember not to bring underage guests if there is alcohol XD (reason she couldn't get in last time she was here)

  50. Seiran
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 6:49 pm | Permalink

    Yes!! No underage kittens! D:

  51. All Women Stalker
    Posted February 22, 2010 at 12:02 am | Permalink

    Looks like a totally awesome event guys!

  52. lacarmina
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 7:19 pm | Permalink

    Thank you, dear! Yes, it's a wig :) I love the color.
    Sure, please feel free to link to me on your blog.

  53. lacarmina
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 7:19 pm | Permalink

    But all my dear ones are underage… ;__;

  54. lacarmina
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 7:21 pm | Permalink

    haahah it's something very simple and genius…

  55. carbon
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 8:02 pm | Permalink

    lol I see my friends here, I'm dissapointed they didn't punch you out like they said they would ;3;

  56. lacarmina
    Posted February 21, 2010 at 8:05 pm | Permalink

    They should have!! We would have LOVED some S&M action! ;)

  57. All Women Stalker
    Posted February 22, 2010 at 12:02 am | Permalink

    Looks like a totally awesome event guys!

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