Milk-chan and Snow Strawberry

A while ago, I've got two new JSKs, which I've bought from Qutieland. The first one is a rather simple orange checked one, that I'm going to wear a lot during autumn (yes, it's wearable outside). But the second one is another BtSSB Replica of the Milch-chan and Snow Strawberry print.
I've actually wanted a real cool shooting outside, but it was raining the entire afternoon, so that had to be canceled. I just took some pics at my balcony...

Hanami 2012 and more

Yay!
So last week, college's 2nd semester started and this time I'm taking classes in modern history. I'm really happy. I'm learning stuff about the civil rights movement and about pirates and about Europe's international relations during the 19th century. Quite some interesting stuff. Actually, I was supposed to study this weekend (or rather not study, but carefully read some texts, because the one prof seems strict), but I just didn't do it. Instead, I was spending Saturday by doing nothing and today was Hanami.
I went there with Lau.chan and we tried to pull off Lolita for a whole day for the first time! I'm going to use pics from her blog, because I'm too lazy, to load them myself.^^""

It was Lau.chan first time to actually wear Sweet Lolita and she did a great job! She never wore the shoes before, a big headpiece and she's not a wig-person (unsolved mystery...)

I've completely dressed her up as my own little doll,^^"" but from now on, she can surely pull off Lolita herself.

Rrrrr, my petticoat was always showing, damn it! >_<
Some other Renai girl's were there, too.

Mina as maid

 

and Giny as the handicaped pokemon Teddiursa, which lost its moon...
Yumi was there too, she was being Misty from Pokemon, but we didn't take any pictures with her. >_<
At the end, I was just really tired and my feet are killing me!! But it was really fun and we were invited to a Lolita group (can you believe it, they invited us!), I've met an old friend from school (gotta write her an e-mail soon!) and people've been taking our picture all the time, so now there are quite some pictures of us circling around ... kinda weird ... but kinda awesome.

Shoes Shoes Shoes

Lately I've been getting lots of shoes - basically every single pair not suitable for everyday. Actually a bit stupid, but what you begin with Lolita, you "need" more and more stuff to get a good coordination, right? So I just can't only own a pair of white shoes! Because sometimes I want to wear white stockings or socks and that would look totally weird! So I "need" a pair of pink shoes for the pink clothes ... but then I have a lot of blue too... and I can't wear the pink shoes with my blue OPs and such ... so I "need" blue shoes! Of course I do! And then my white shoes aren't really comfortable ... I can't walk with them the whole day ... so yeah, I "need" another pair of more comfortable white shoes...

and in the end I'm calling another few pairs my own ... plus another one, that I got from my boss for a shooting and although they aren't Lolita at all, still not wearable...

Well, they're cute and I'm happy I have them now... but now I've got another problem!! Because I can't always wear white stockings ... sometimes I need to wear something else ... like socks or something ... well, I guess you already know it ... today I bought like 3 pairs of new socks in different styles ... I even can't tell my mom about it anymore, because she's already like "You already have so many skirts, dresses, blouses and shoes ... why do you need more? Do you have some kind of shopping addiction? Do you?!"

What can I say? Maybe she's right ... I always shop, when my world's falling apart (how pathetic)... and lately I've been shopping a lot.

Shopping

Lately, I've been a little depressed and I didn't feel like posting at all.
So today I'm writing an easy article to lighten the mood.

A few days ago, I've gone shopping with my mom, who actually forced me. She told me, if I wasn't getting rid of some of the old, wornout clothes in my closet and get new ones, she would burn down the whole thing herself.
Maybe it's hard to believe, because I'm a girl and everything ... but I just don't like shopping very much. You need a while to find something good, have to find the right size (which isn't easy at all!), see you in the unflattering light of a changing room, work your butt off to get out and in the clothes and in the end you actually have to pay for the whole torture!

Anyway ... I've gotten some really cute things! I was going for some clothes, that I could combine with normal clothes, Lolita and everything else! So this is, what I've bought:

Two white cardigans (or more creme? hard to tell!). The first one is from Zero, the other second from Street One. They look so similar, but there are some differences, e.g. the neckline:

I really like them! I've also got this anthracite cardigan, it's Street One as well. At first I thought it looked like for a funeral, but the clothing is so soft! I had to have it!

And finally the skirt is from Zero, too. I've got this, because I don't have a black skirt! Well ... actually, I have two, but the one is a tight mini and the other one is a long corduroy one ... this one has the perfect length AND it's really flattering. I like it. :)

Well, then BYE BYE! I hope I can post some more soon.

Panic Deluxe and some Sweet Lolita Things

Okay, the day after tomorrow (on the 7th of January) I'm going to be in a stage play! This is actually not the first time, I'm in a theater group for like 3 years now, starting my 4th and I've participated in 2 plays so far. Saturday will be the third and I'm nervous like hell! Today we the next-to-last rehearsal and everything went really wrong... no one knows where to stand, no one knows their lines, no one knows this, no one knows that. It's creeping me out!!

Anyway, we're still going to have the opening night like it was planned! The whole hall looks amazing, with great effects and awesome props. Who cares everything's chaos as long as there's coming vapour out of the deep-freezer, right?
Damn it...

So! Some nice things!! I've got some Christmas money and I've invested a part of it in fashion! I really needed some well fitting Lolita shoes! Since the last ones were kind of a flop (if someone asks you, if you really want the bigger size, you say YES!!!) and I can only wear them for shootings, I bought another pair.
I was going for these in pink:

but when I clicked "pay" the screen switched and told me, they were sold out and I took another pair. AND TODAY, THEY'RE AGAIN READY TO ORDER!!! Somebody please tell me what happened, I have no idea! Total bummer. -_-
These are the ones I got now:

They're pretty, too, but somehow... I'm already a quite tall Lolita (not as tall as some other girls, I've seen, but still), I don't need to be any taller. Well, I'm going to let everything the way it is and maybe buy the other ones in another color later.

I've also bought this one:

Haaaah ... pretty! I hope, I'll fit it well (stupid boobs...)

I'm always trying to find dresses, that I could also wear casually. I think this is one and I hope the bow is removable ...

You know what's funny?? Lolita is a fashion, that mostly girls of a certain age (sounds old^^) can afford ... but it makes us look so ... weird. I'm only into the fashion for like 1 year now and I'm not a teenager anymore... Thank God, I don't look my age at all (everybody asking me, if I'm already 18, thank you!), so I can wear Sweet Lolita a few more years.

Then it's going to be Classic, I guess.... hm, pretty as well. And maybe I won't be into it anymore...

New Year's resolutions

2012 is here! Am I happy? Not so sure 'bout that... Time is flying by and every new year, means one less for me...
Who cares, it's not like I can do anything about it!!

Do you made any pledges? I think New Year is the best time to start being the person you want to be. Maybe start a new hobby or set a goal or working on your character. In my opinion, people, who think they've build a good enough self, are just lazy or plain stupid!

Anyway, what are my resolutions?

01. Meet new people and make new friends! No, I don't mean to exchange my current friends, but in 2011 I've learned, that there is nothing more important than connections! Whenever you need something, it's best to know someone, "who can help you with it." Like why not meet people from all over the world or many different jobs?? Maybe someday you'll need a great lawyer and you're lucky and have one in your friend list? Who knows?

02. Sell a book. Sounds weird, but that's basically it. This year, for the mother of God, I'm going to finish a book and hopefully find a publisher. I know I can do it and I will do it! Even bought a net book and build some free periods in my schedule, so I'll work.
Damn it! I want something, I can be proud of!!!
Lots of people tell me, I've already reached a lot ... Got good A-levels, got into university, had a stay abroad, seen a big part of the world, founded an awesome group and fought my demons.
But is it enough? I don't feel it is, there gotta be more.

03. Survive the first semester and find some joy in studying. Currently it's not that clear. I kinda like going to college, but I'm not used to all the work, that I awaits me at home. I can't wait for next semester, cause then I'll finally learn something about New History ... Bye Bye Middle Ages!!

04. Bring Renai Revolution to a new level. 2011 was really good for us. I don't think many showgroups manage it to get a sponsor, appear in a magazine and have several performances in their debut year. 2012 will be even better, because we'll have more magazine appearances, make a CD and try to knock on some big doors.
Hopefully, we can get some more fans, that'll be great!!

05. Don't gain any weight. Most people try to loose weight, but I'm happy as long as I don't gain it! Sometimes holding your weight can be a challenge as well.

06. Read a lot more. Last year I've read only a few books, I'm a little sad.

07. Go out more often! I really like to meet my friends more often, but I'm so tired of always being the one, who asks them out. So maybe this year, why don't you invite me from time to time?

08. Go to Japan. Actually something I've wanted to achieve last year ... and I was so close, already had the tickets... but then ... oh my. Well this year is the year!

09. Wear Lolita more often and get some new things. Yeah ... explains itself, right?

10. Do something about that sleeping problem...

I think, that's enough for now. Wow, 10 pledes, I hope I can fulfill them! I'm going to do my best.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone! It's the evening of December, 25th and that means, Christmas is over for 2/3! Tommorrow is the 2nd Christmas Day and that's it for 2011.
Oh wait!! If we've got really bad luck, this was the very last Christmas EVER, because ... you know ... next year... 2012... oh my. I think I should drink some more Kahlua Milk...

So far, Christmas was quite nice. No one was crying, everybody liked their present and my grandma is as grumpy as always. Christmas in my family...

The 24th was really relaxing! Most years, usually almost one of us is freaking out, because he (yeah ... it's always my dad) forgot to buy presents. But this year he got them on the 22nd! Wow!

So yeah, my mum and I were cooking ... because for Christmas Eve we always make some special dinner, that's different every year. Last year we had Shabu Shabu, this year we had different things.

Nikuman, Saté-Picks, Potatoesalad, Filled Mushrooms and Crabcroquette! It was really delicious! The potatoesalad was made by my granny. I've told her like A WEEK ago, she shouldn't make too much, because we had lot of other things. She promised me, to make only a bit. Yesterday at lunch time, I've remembered her again und she said once again, yes she only made little bit.
Then she presented us with this big bowl of potatoe salad and I've asked her:
"Granny, why did you make that much?? I've told you, there'd be plenty of other things!"
And she said:
"Well, if I'm taking the time to make it, I'm also making a whole bowl!"
Like we've never had the conversation before! It's so typical of her and so annoying!!!! What's wrong with you old lady?!
Anyway, food was oishii.

By the way, this is our Christmas tree.
 

Isn't it beautiful!! The top is a bit leaning, but apart from that, it's perfect! Lots of the Christmas tree balls, I've brought from Japan, but some are really old and still made from glass. They're quite expensive and my mum won't let me handle them ... I don't know why, but she thinks, I'm a bit clumsy...

And this is the tree with it's lights on:

And these are the presents. Next year we need to get some fake big ones, to give the tree a more appealing look.

Today was the 25th! The actual CHRISTMAS!!! In Germany, we open our presents on Christmas Eve, so actually 25th, is not that special to us ... well, anyway, here's what I wore!

A little bit Lolita, but not perfect ... I'm only wearing Bodyline (gotta mix the "brands" more) and I was too lazy to actually make my hair, so I've just made a bun. I also don't have a white petticoat, although it should have arrived here ages ago! Damn it! 

And today we also had the real Christmas Dinner (well, lunch here), which is so complicated. I really hate rosting poultry, it never works the way I want it to. This year was duck... Next year we gotta get a goose again.

It's a Julia Child recipe for the duck, grandma's recipe for the cabbage, commercial dumblings and American cranberry sauce. It wasn't perfect, but really delicious.

Tomorrow, we're going for Chinese, what we do every year since I remember. It's a weird tradition, that I think, a lot German families are sharing with us.

I've also forgot to make pictures of the presents, I'll do that tomorrow!

But you can see one... a new camera! I'm SO HAPPY!!!!!

By the way, I've finished my book report a week early. I'm so proud of myself. T_T

A little ita

So, a few weeks ago, a new Subarashi package arrived ... you know ... the shop, I'm working for?

And usually the packages got some great stuff in it (too bad, I don't fit into the punk clothes, they're awesome!) but this time ... there was an Ita outfit for everyone ... like the classic: a black dress with white lace. So ugly!

I've already spoken to my boss and she said I could alter it any way I want to, but first I have to present it the way it is. I've really tried to explain to her how embarassing this kind of dress is, that nobody would wear it and that it's so old-fashioned ... but she said, that most dresses they sell are black. Oh my. I guess it can't be helped.

So this is the dress:

I really have to say ... we got so many of this black&white dresses, but mine is still the ugliest ... by far.

I still tried to rock the dress ... I mean, a pretty girl can wear anything, right?

Please don't judge me on this, I'm just doing my job here...

But I'm still going to alter it. Away with this white ribbons and lace and ruffles, yak!

In the first picture, you can see my very first Lolita shoes! They're a bit too small, so I guess they're going to be picture shoes and next time I'm going to buy a size bigger.

I've also bought this today:

Christmastime always means reading to me! I've wanted a book series and I had the choice between the Inkheart trilogy, the Narnia series and this one. Narnia was REALLY expensive and the other two were reduced to a payable price, so I only had to decide between them. I've seen the first Inkheart movie and so I kinda know, what it's about. I have no idea about Panem, I only know, there'll be a movie next year. So I've decided to read the books, before the movie ruins it for me (kinda like LOTR...)

I hope, I'll like it! First I have to finish this one:

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