aimeekitty

hey folks! I got a formspring:
http://www.formspring.me/aimeemajor

Really, you can ask me questions on FB, Email, LJ and Twitter as you like, too. I'll usually answer. Don't be afraid! I'm not something worth being intimidated about. Sometimes I get busy and forget to answer, sorry...! I do try to reply though. You can always try to email me or message me again if I don't respond.

I'm still planning on doing some video tutorials. Maybe I'll do some video recordings while I work on my Kaguya-hime drawings.

I've been thinking a lot lately about redesigning my webpage. I want to integrate all the stuff I do more. I'd really love to get some kind of coding that allows me to integrate all the social media type stuff into the front page of my website... and also allows me to update/upload images and artwork to the website without having to hand-code everything. That would be SWEET.

Regarding content, though... is there something that you'd like to see me do more of on my website or blog? (Ie, what kind of content do you enjoy the most from me?) Do you like seeing photos of places I go,... do you like seeing in progress drawings, etc...?) Do you want more Q&A? ... more about animation or cosplay...? Is there something you'd want to see less of... or something I don't do that you'd like to see me do? Mostly, I'm going to do what I think is right for me, but I'm curious what you guys feel.
Remember, that you can post anonymous comments to this blog, too. I see them all. As long as they aren't crazy, I unscreen them. Give me some constructive feedback, please! <3

Thanks for all the help, inspiration and support!

Current Mood: contemplative

Click for larger on DA. Done as random gifts for participators in nyanko-chan's DA goodwill campaign.

By the way, just a reminder, I also post my art on DeviantArt, if you're a member, please watch me and fave things you like!

I also have a Twitter, which is mainly random things.
If you @aimeekitty on twitter, I'll almost always reply.

I also have a Facebook fanpage which I basically use for when I post art or "important things". It's great because anyone can add it. I don't have time to keep up with watching all the Facebook stuff, so this makes it easy for me to share stuff with FB users.

Livejournal is still my preferred method of "blogging", so I always update here first (and with the most detail) with things that require thought and are pretty. <3
Thanks guys!

Current Mood: busy

I know a lot of people who aren't into lolita fashion read my journal. Sometimes it's hard to explain the fashion... or explain why people like it (other than "it's cute, it's pretty...")

Because really it is in it's purest form an esthetic. And people can add lifestyles and meanings to it but it's about a look, first. USUALLY when mainstream media picks up something, it's just off. But this music video by Paramore really FEELS like lolita. The lead singer is may be wearing Bodyline (a knockoff brand, and I hate ankle socks) but she chose a simple elegant piece, and she looks good in it, and the combined effect of the video (the lighting, the fairytale theme,... even dark fairytale) FEELS like lolita.
Just so I'm not misunderstood... while the themes in this video definitely go with the feel of lolita... I don't think that lolita is -necessarily- an escape ("Because your real life is tragic, You built up a world of magic"), it's something different to different people. (I have nothing to escape, I'm not wearing it as a reaction to men, I'm not trying to be a princess.) Often people try to analyze why girls wear it. I'm not saying that's not interesting,... but sometimes it's just, "because I like it." Thanks to ~ Carousel of Crowns.

(from Spoon March 09)
I've been reading more about Mori Girl style (more and more ... WonderRocket, and mori books on amazon.jp) and Dolly/Antique Doll (grimoire blog (shop)). Overall the style is not something that I'd want to adopt, because bag dresses are NOT flattering on me, nor are all those layers on layers. And I'm not Hagu. But I think parts of it are inspiring. It's not dependent on brand, perfection, or being young/thin. The details and colors and feeling of the clothes as a "big picture" is charming. I could see people taking stuff from Anthropologie, Pink House or even lolita items and wearing them inspired by this style. I really want a faux fur fox stole in brown. :)