Karaoke Meet

Ohh new post!

So this is long overdue but who cares. I've been thinking about posting my "backlog" like Sei but on the other hand, if I haven't already posted publicly about something then that means I don't actually feel like sharing it with everyone and that's ok ww

I went to lunch and karaoke with some people I met at the kogyaru meet back in May (and one person I already knew ww)

We just sort of hung out and talked at a food court, looked around in the shops, then we went to a new-ish bar nearby for karaoke. 

We sang a lot of old songs but it was really nice to find some Malice Mizer and Gackt listings. 

As I've gotten older, I've learned that my karaoke power is at 100% after 3 shots of a clear liquor, but it will sharply drop off after 5.

My outfit that day was pretty simple because it was really hot!

Top: d.i.a.

Shorts: offbrand

Accessories: d.i.a., offbrand

Bag: Michael Kors

Shoes: OK Kiko x Esperanza

I haven't had a gyaru meet since then so perhaps it's time for another but planning them is always annoying... so many variables when it comes to attendance!

My gyaru-sa BLACKOUT is basically dead, and really... that happened in like late 2021 (iykyk). So because of that my gyaru life has also been dead cuz no matter what anyone says, it's way easier to stay active if you have a strong, reliable, local group. Meetups become a super casual and commonplace event and the whole gyaru lifestyle is much easier to maintain when that's the case.

I've been thinking about being serious about reviving my circle but in my old age I have become very wary of new people. So maybe my next role should be something similar to Mipochi's role in Black Diamond which was as an adviser. Who knows?

Anyway, I have something solo planned for the end of the year/the holidays so I'll post about that in a day or two.

Make Details ☆

Lashes - DollyWink no.2 & no.5

Lenses - Loveil Ash Greige 

Buckle Bunny ♫♪♪

So, I went to my first country concert!

I actually quite like country music but I am not much of a concert goer in general and you'd never find me at the venues that normally book country talents because the people that attend just aren't my kind of people...

However! This particular artist is one that I LOVE and she's recently been getting a lot of well deserved buzz after appearing on Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" album! Her name is Tanner Adell and she's most known for her viral song "Buckle Bunny".

I bought two tickets hoping that my partner would be able to come with but he was traveling for work that week so my friend Q decided she would tag along with me so I wouldn't be lonely, even though she doesn't like this genre of music -- that's true love!

It was a really nice time and there were themed drinks at the bar, we met a few different people who were there alone as well and ended up having quite a few nice conversations/interactions. The vibes were immaculate!

I was worried that she wouldn't play my actual favorite songs so imagine my surprise when she opened with one of them! I knew then that I would be having a great time, and I was right! She has a great stage presence and her vocal skill is top tier. 

She even played my very favorite song of her's "Love You A Little Bit" and I was in heaven, omg!!!

After the concert we were just kind of milling around, chatting with people and taking pictures when to our surprise, she came from backstage to sign merch! I got to chat with her for a few minutes as she signed my shirt and omg she's so sweet and kind! She complimented my top and I was able to share with her the Gospel of d.i.a. 

I had such a huge fangirl moment after our conversation was over, but please, I couldn't have been happier in the moment!

Can't wait 'til she returns to Chicago, and if she doesn't well I'll go to whatever festivals she decides to play!

CODE NOTES:

Earrings are gifts 🩷

Top & Belt are d.i.a.

Cardigan & Hat are secondhand 

Boots are from Altar'd State

All night, people had been telling me that I looked like her and I brushed it off but then after seeing some pics, I kinda see why they said that lol.

Next blog, I think I'll tell you guys about my trip to NYC

Kogyaru Meet

✨🍀posting on 8/8, so lucky 🍀✨

In May, I had a ko-gyaru themed meet that I organized with my friend Sandy. We didn't really give people a long heads up about it but a good number of people showed up and we had a good time 🤙🏽

We met up in the city and even though we had planned to do some shopping, we all just ended up getting bubble tea and chatting/getting to know each other. The workers at the bubble tea cafe we ended up at, Uni Uni, thought everyone looked so cute and they took pictures of us for their social media and also gave us a super cute pin souvenir! 🧋

My main reason for wanting to do a ko-gyaru theme was to begin the process of feeling like a kid again - back when I was able to express myself visually without barriers and there was an excitement for new experiences and relationships. 

So I think in that regard, the meet was a success 🤓

Getting ready for the meet was pretty easy because after however many years of being gyaru, I definitely have all the pieces needed for a basic kogal coord. I am not the kind of gal to wear loose socks and I hate tan school cardigans so my look ended up being very "normal" school uniform looking which honestly I think is the cutest look anyway 🙃🙃

I didn't have loafers at the time of the meet so I had to wear my work shoes lol but it looked cute anyway 🌞

I had another meet in July and I'll talk about that in the next post, but I had a great time at the kogal meet and I only have Sandy to thank, cuz lately I'm not feeling the gyaru community over all and I wouldn't have hosted a meet on my own. I am grateful for their enthusiasm! 

Also, tbh Sandy has the most striking, stunning manba style of makeup I have ever seen!! I feel like the art of their make style can't be fully appreciated in pictures, but we can try. 🥰❤️

I have a lot more pictures from this meet but I think from this point on, I only want to post pictures taken with my flip phone on this blog, for no other reason than the 2011 aesthetic of it all. I don't use my public instagram anymore so if I post the non-flip phone photos, it'll most likely be on twitter... maybe I'll also post on tumblr! We will see 🤔