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Post by Yachiru on Dec 3, 2009 3:00:18 GMT -5
Okay~ I don't work so I'll definitely be there
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alice
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Post by alice on Dec 3, 2009 16:37:18 GMT -5
Seriously everyone we need you there. I don't have everyone's contacts yet so Sharon I'm counting on you and Aya to make sure EVERYONE knows. Aya could you please contact Nikki and them?
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Post by bloodysyren on Dec 3, 2009 18:29:35 GMT -5
HEY!! I was wondering if there was anyone who wanted to buy their own petticoat! Buying your own not only gets you great quality at a descent price, it also saves our amazing costumers so much time and effort, giving them the ability to make your actual skirt or dress that much cooler! They're fairly cheap and a great investment if you are going to be wearing your costume again! This is the site: www.inthestarlight.com/underthings.htmlSo, please, try and buy your own and think of our seamstresses!
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Post by Aya on Dec 3, 2009 23:07:43 GMT -5
Okay those who show up, just remember what style you will be doing. I doubt *any* of you have a full outfit yet other than like.. me, Sharon, Cait, and Alice. Do try to have your footwear though, I suppose if we simply must have what we are wearing with us. We will sort out the final measurements, and styles then and for all the dresses and skirts I can probably calculate rough costs then. I'm going to go shopping this week and get that out of the way probably.
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Post by flyingwind66 on Dec 6, 2009 18:03:12 GMT -5
alright! first (dress) rehearsal! Everyone did very well!
Shame on everyone who didn't show up! We picked your songs for you since you weren't there.
Our next rehearsal will be the last one before January! See you all next Sunday! (I'll make it later this time since everyone is so against 10 AM ... me too actually, it's early) Let's say we meet at 12.
In January is when we will be doing the dry run and that will be when we show adam.
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Post by RuBBa_cHiKN on Dec 6, 2009 18:17:24 GMT -5
I think it went quite well, from what I saw. It was quite interesting to see how everything came together. Hope more people are able to make it out next week!
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Post by cheshirecat on Dec 7, 2009 1:48:52 GMT -5
Hooray, later meeting time XD
I actually woke up right when the meeting was supposed to START o__o;; Sorry I was a bit late this morning.
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Post by RuBBa_cHiKN on Dec 7, 2009 2:01:55 GMT -5
See if you can stay later next time, too.
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Post by cheshirecat on Dec 7, 2009 9:36:46 GMT -5
I'll tryyy
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Post by flyingwind66 on Dec 7, 2009 21:19:43 GMT -5
This is Brock's first draft, I think it's rather well done. Now our idea is that our models will walk down the stairs, first pose, around to the stage, music goes down and Brock talks about the style, then music goes back up as they walk off stage, pose, then back up... cue next model/music.
Lolita Fashion: An Introduction Hello, all, and thanks for joining us for Tsukino-Con's Lolita Fashion Show! Today, we're going to talk about what Lolita is and isn't, the history of the style, the different looks and substyles that have sprung from Lolita, and how one can go about collecting Lolita. We're also going to see some fine examples of the style in action here on the runway. We can trace the origins of Lolita to mid-1980s Harajuku, Tokyo. On the streets of Omotesando and Takeshita-dori, young men and women gathered on weekends to meet, shop, and hear live music. There, scenesters and street performers dressed in unconventional outfits which developed into many recognizable styles, including Lolita. The nascent scene was captured by the photographer Shoichi Aoki, and through his 1986 magazine STREET and his 1997 magazine FRUiTS, the fashion spread. For the first decade of the style's existence, Lolita was worn almost exclusively in urban areas of Japan. At that time, few Lolita brands existed, and Lolita clothes were by default handmade. The style developed, and grew in popularity in the first half of the 1990s, as it was adopted by Japanese visual kei bands such as Malice Mizer. Mana, Malice Mizer's lead guitarist and creative director, has become the most important figure in Lolita fashion, founding his own Lolita brand Moi-Meme-Moitie, as well as the influential Gothic Lolita Bible, the style's quarterly fashion magazine. In the early 1990s, the style was referred to as Gothic Lolita. As Lolita has developed, that name is no longer appropriate. Gothic Lolita still exists, as a darker substyle of Lolita proper. We'll learn more about Gothic, and Lolita's many other permuations later. For now, we'll discuss the style as a whole. The basic Lolita look consists of a knee length skirt or dress, headdress, blouse, petticoat, knee high socks or stockings and rocking horse or high heel/platform shoes. Lolita draws its inspiration from many disparate sources. The style of the Victorian era runs deep in Lolita, although Lolita is far more likely to refer to the era's baroque children's clothing, and not styles worn by Victorian adults. Lolita quotes Rococo, an 18th century French art and interior design style. Like the work of the Rococo period, Lolita emphasizes the ornate and the beautiful. Rococo design emphasizes curves, warmth, and playfulness. 20th century styles also appear in Lolita's DNA, the style is enamoured with the elegance of 1950s Chistian Dior, and the shocking lines of 1970s Vivienne Westwood. Culturally, the name “Lolita” seems a bit of a misnomer. The name comes from Vladimir Nabokov's 1955 novel, wherein the title character, a pubescent girl, becomes entangled in a love affair with a middle-aged man. Since the book's publication, the term “Lolita” is used in pop culture to refer to a sexualized female child. Despite this, Lolita fashion is not overtly sexual. The goals of Lolita include beauty and elegance, as well as art, cuteness, and anachronism. Lolita does not count fetish wear or BDSM attire among its influences, although those styles may be influenced by Lolita. Further, Lolita is not considered cosplay. Cosplay is worn to represent a specific character or idea, and, unlike Lolita, is not worn day to day. Lolita is a style, a scene, a movement, and to some, a lifestyle. Lolitas desire to live, and look beautiful. Now, we're going to have a look at some different Lolita styles. Gothic Lolita: Gothic Lolita takes its cues from goth fashion, but refers exclusively to Victorian goth, not cyber goth or gothic-punk. Like the other Lolita styles, Gothic Lolita outfits are typically modest, with bell skirts, petticoats and puff-sleeves. Gothic Lolita outfits are composed of black, or darker shades such as burgundy or navy. Gothic Lolita prizes contrast – black and red, and black and white are common. Makeup may be light and natural or heavy and theatrical, but always elegant. Makeup choices reminiscent of Marilyn Manson are not Gothic Lolita. Sweet Lolita: Sweet Lolita is the most ornate, and one of the most commonly worn Lolita styles. It is the most overtly childlike – bows, ruffles, and light colours are the style's distinguishing traits. Modesty is emphasized – Sweet Lolita is not a style for a fetishist. Pink, white, and powder blue are commonly worn by Sweet Lolitas, and accessories such as toys and candies are often employed. Sweet Lolitas wear light, natural makeup, a subtle complement to the style's baroque outfits. Hime Lolita: Hime Lolita means “Princess Lolita,” and is an elegant, aristocratic offshoot of Sweet Lolita. Rather than toys or candies, Hime Lolita accessorizes with crowns, tiaras, and other marks of nobility. Hairstyles may be extravagant or simple, but are always immaculate. Lolita's Rococo influence is most present in Hime styles. Guro Lolita: Guro Lolita means “gore lolita,” and is gory indeed. Guro Lolita walks a line between the innocent and the macabre, with the style's typical frilly dresses marked by slashes, bandages, or even blood splatters. Guro Lolita may reference the medical realm – face masks, slings, and fake stitches are all acceptable components of a Guro Lolita outfit. The style intends to portray a “broken-dolly” sort of look, it is at once elegant, witty, and a little frightening. Guro Lolita is subversive, and best done subtly. One can only get away with looking like a zombie or burn victim at Halloween. Classic Lolita: Classic Lolita is the subtlest of Lolita styles; its looks would fit in well at a garden party, or even at church. Classic Lolita is more classic than cute, and references Victorian fashion directly. Floral patterns and muted colours are the hallmarks of this style. Classic Lolita skirts may be A-lined, not bell shaped. With a few exceptions, light makeup is recommended. Kuro Lolita: Kuro Lolita means “Black Lolita,” and its guidelines run no deeper. Kuro Lolita uses all the typical style hallmarks of the other Lolita styles, it just does it all in black. Shiro Lolita: By contrast, Shiro Lolita is done all in white. It's not uncommon for Shiro Lolitas to pair themselves with Kuro Lolitas as contrasting twins. I feel compelled to mention that black shoes with a Shiro Lolita outfit look terrible, and may get you killed. Punk Lolita: The Punk Lolita style presents a challenge to its wearer – successfully blending shocking, modern punk fashion with demure, anachronistic lolita is a hard task indeed. Punk Lolita may conform to the general shape of Lolita, but without the style's usual clean lines. Unlike with the other styles, deconstructed fabrics and fishnets are valuable accessories to a punk Lolita outfit, as are chains, studs, and safety pins. A punk Lolita outfit may be a girlier, lighter punk outfit – frills or bows brought into a typical punk look represent one option. Sailor Lolita: Sailor Lolita calls on the themes of Japanese Sailor uniforms. Dark blues and whites, and nautical motifs are important components of a Sailor Lolita outfit. The bell skirt common to most Lolita styles is appropriate here, though it is often pleated and worn with a short-sleeved blouse. Aristocrat: Aristocrat styles are a close cousin to Lolita styles, but not the same thing. Lolita's twee affectations are dispensed with in Aristocrat clothes, replaced by long skirts, corsets, cravats and tailcoats. While Lolita often references Victorian childrens' clothing, Aristocrat refers to clothing worn by the era's adults. Hairstyles are mature, as is makeup, although theatrical looks may be worn for special occasions. Darker colours are favoured. This style is much more accessible to men than Lolita. Wa Lolita: Wa Lolita takes as its inspiration the kimono, a Wa Lolita outfit includes a dress made of patterned silks, with long sode sleeves and obi sashes. Wa Lolita presents a highly stylized approach to traditional Japanese fashion; one imagines the Wa Lolita look fitting right into the late Victorian age, when Japanese-inspired styles became in vogue in English and French art, fashion, and design. Kodona: Kodona is often called boystyle, as it includes typically masculine clothing. Kodona is a western term, the Japanese equivalent is Ouji, meaning “prince.” Short capri pants are common, as are suspenders, ties, and caps. Boyishness is essential to this style, less it be confused with its older cousin, Aristocrat. Makeup is worn minimally, sometimes with kohl applied to the eyes. Casual Lolita: Casual Lolita represents a toned-down version of the style. The basic Lolita elements – puff sleeves, bell skirt, headdress – are retained, but with simplicity as the outfit's main focus. It is modest and elegant, but quite not 'dressed-up.' Cosplay Lolita: Cosplay Lolita is a caricature of the style – a Lolita costume, rather than a Lolita outfit. Cheap fabrics, costume elements such as cat ears, fetish gear, stripper heels and short skirts are all dead giveaways of a Cosplay Lolita outfit. It includes elements of the style done to the extreme, as well as items removed entirely from the typical Lolita look. Cosplay Lolita does not convey the elegance which Lolita strives for. As 4chan would say, you are doing it wrong. That's all we have for today, thanks very much for joining us. Yes, I'll write real closing remarks, I won't just say that. I just hate writing conclusions and intend to put it off until the bitter end – Brock.
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Post by bloodysyren on Dec 7, 2009 21:50:33 GMT -5
What about me
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Post by flyingwind66 on Dec 9, 2009 20:35:50 GMT -5
Fashion show time is 4PM Friday February 19th!!!
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Post by cheshirecat on Dec 10, 2009 1:55:52 GMT -5
Errgh...I have to RUSH over to the con then...
*gets out of school at like...1:40ish I think on Fridays, but I still need to drop all my stuff off at my friend's house (once I figure out who I'm staying with......ooor I drop my stuff off at her house beforehand....) and then bus to the con wearing my dress and with another cosplay in my bag, plus my sketchbook, wallet, etc....*
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Post by Aya on Dec 10, 2009 3:47:39 GMT -5
So what song do I have Arisu?? Sorry I couldn't make the meeting, I got called into work at the Langford Cobs that day. I'll pass on the date and time to my individual contacts and try to get them to one of the meetings GRR. If anyone needs rides the day of the con I have a car and will have my full license by then so I'll be able to drive up to 4 others. Then I have a trunk so people can store belongings.
Any of those who I am sewing dresses/ skirts / shirts for-- please contact me ASAP if I don't have you on msn yet. Make it clear which style you are doing too and we can work over designs. I'll be at the next meeting for sure. I won't make the meeting on the 20th until late though, I'm working for certain then, and its also the week of finals for me.
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Post by RuBBa_cHiKN on Dec 10, 2009 3:59:59 GMT -5
Errgh...I have to RUSH over to the con then... *gets out of school at like...1:40ish I think on Fridays, but I still need to drop all my stuff off at my friend's house (once I figure out who I'm staying with......ooor I drop my stuff off at her house beforehand....) and then bus to the con wearing my dress and with another cosplay in my bag, plus my sketchbook, wallet, etc....* Isn't that Friday a Pro-D day for you guys? Also, Elsa's part doesn't seem to be included in that presentation.
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