Just a little Kawaii Goth

Last week I got this little gem from my craft friend Erina of Tragic Stitches. I had cleaned out an assortment of anime and kawaii keychains and trinkets from my years of working at SHOCC Comix back in high school and college. She was kind enough to do a trade for all my knick knacks and I love this necklace!  Kuromi is one of my favorite newer Sanrio Characters. She is like the evil twin version of My Melody.

The close up shows it's Hello Kitty pretending to be Kuromi which I find cute but also slightly creepy since it looks a little like she killed Kuromi and put on her skin. It directly reminded me of when I met famous traveling Gothic Lolita blogger La Carmina!

I met La Carmina when she was in town for the PRSA conference as a guest speaker on the panel about Travel Blogging. I've been following her blog off and on for a couple years. I found her off of Doe Deer I believe.  Please excuse the terrible picture it was far too dark outside and my flash just wasn't going off. She is just as cute in person as the pictures on her Blog.

 It was really excellent to meet her and also get some solid conversational time in. I feel a bit shy when I meet other more well renowned bloggers, because I blog but I'm not in the same dynamic that they are and don't have the audience that they do. I get a bit self conscious or that whole "I'm not worthy feeling". Carmina was amazing and very down to earth. We had a good bit of things in common and coo'd at cute kitty photos on our smart phones. It also goes to show once again how small the world is. She had recently taken a trip to Prague with Kat of Rock n Roll Bride whom I was a featured bride for last August! By the end of the night I made some great impressions to get her team to come out to Columbus for a visit to witness our Goth and Subculture in the city so hopefully I'll get play hostess in the near future. If you look for it we have a pretty great and long running Goth/subculture scene that people frequently travel to be a part of.

Do you have any secret Goth or Lolita fashion you wish you could wear everyday?
I'm a huge fan of sweet Lolita styles but I feel too old to wear them or Cosplay anywhere but a Con.

Cheers!

SBB Gala & What I wore to it

Wednesday night I went the first SBB Gala event where they celebrated their clients and customers and the great things that we have going on in Columbus, Ohio.  It was simply lovely, I was thrilled to see Columbus out and about in their finery with our own quirky indie flavors and artists personalities, even the average joe brought it that night in terms of dressing up.  There was a great crowd and so much local love and support going around.  It is always amazing to me how many people I know in Columbus when I go to events such as this.  I never think about it till my friends point out that I seem to know everyone there. 

Walker Evans and his wife Ann representing their amazing website Columbus Underground presenting an award.

Then we had Adam Brouillette of little Industries, Couchfire Collective, Junctionview Studios and lastly Wonderland Columbus.  He is a force of support for local artists and arts groups which he presented an award for.

Some of my Favorite Ladies from the Crafty Cotillion were there in High Spirits both presenting and receiving awards!
What the Rock?! Mike and Heather got Best gift store and Olivera from Wholly Craft was supposed to be presenting with Jen but she got lost somewhere

Wolf did his best girly voice and tried to fill in.
My Lady friend Rogue Magnolia aka Texas Chainsaw Sasskicker was presenting with her fellow OHRG's (Ohio Roller Girls)

There was a ton of great music, one of the bands of the night was The Wet Darlings.  Whom I had seen one other time and really enjoyed them. I know they've been around awhile but I'm not not in tune with the Local music scene as I should be.

This is what I wore! I'm being so narcisstic with the camera remote.  I tried to look elegant here on the eight foot cat tree.

BAM! headpiece from Janine Basil on Etsy (rhinestones done by me)

Lilo & Stitch necklace by Tragic Stitches

Toki Doki "I Love LA" Watch

ABS Champagne Strapless Silk Organza Dress
Vivienne Westwood X Melissa Wing shoes
Rosary Ring from Vatican City Rome
Rhinestone Octopus ring NYC Garment District

A better close up of my makeup and necklace with a little bit of coverup since I apparently wanted to just show off the goods in this photo.

This photo is when I was super sad and realized I lost my single white mink fur earring from my best friend in Korea.  I miss it so much but I have already ordered some new supplies via Etsy to make myself  a new one or ten.........