B-b-but... You're Black!!!

Every so often, after however many months float by, similar questions always pop up in groups dedicated to gyaru fashion. These questions and concerns are not even limited to that niche group either. Even til this day, and maybe even for many years, it will still be a concern for Black people or POC who choose to express themselves beyond what is deemed "normal" for us. Even beyond hobbies and fashion.

Yes, people will wonder why you are into something that is not Afrocentric or considered "Black" or appropriate for Black people to do.
There is a huge world with a lot of things in it. Why limit yourself?

Yes, even our own people will wonder why we aren't acting or dressing "Black".
Being "loud" and or "ghetto" are the only ways we can be in this day and age?

Yes, people will probably think that you are ghetto for dressing differently or having unnatural shades in your hair.
Black people just can't win sometimes with some people!

Yes, people will think that Black people cannot be cute or kawaii, listen to things outside of rap or hip hop. Or shouldn't do anything beyond what is expected of us.
See above.

It sucks, it really does. But, are you going to let a few people and their shitty comments keep you from dressing like a Kawaii Cutie or Fabulous Gal? This even extends to the Cosplay community, or any community where Black people or POC want to branch off into.

Brittany-Chicago

Junko and Junji-Los Angeles

Kamilah-Chicago

Erica

Amira-Chicago

Miyabi-North Carolina

Amber-New York

So, gal, lolita, cosplay n00b$, if people try to mock you or say mean things to you because you are black and trying to do your thing, you get those doubts playing in your head over and over, pay them no mind, and rock your shit!

Go check out the tags with Black Lolita/Cosplayers/Gyaru and be inspired. 

Much thanks to those who submitted their pictures or let me use them!

Acen2014 Minicap

Acen season has made its way and has passed like the fleeting winds~
I got acquainted with Naoto and Ibi from h.naoto and Sixh. , the super adorbs Wake Up Girls group, and had laughs with the members of angela, a Japanese rock duo .


Here are some slightly behind the scene's pix!

Acen 2013 Recap

This year was Acen's Sweet Sixteenth! For this year, and on behalf of Sugar Gamers,  I mostly cruised around, looking for cute loli's or gyaru,  interesting things to buy or look at, and to meet up with some of my friends.

Sam and Ashley A. Woods made their cosplays. I only got to see little snippets on their instagram, but I was so shocked at how great it came out!! Um, help me next year gaiz?

I met up with Sam, Naota, and Ash!

I met Rote (left pic) this year, and she was dressed in Lolita gear. SO CUTE. The first time I met her, she as cosplaying as Yuffie from FF7.

 I also do not meet gals who are outside of my circle of friends, but I spotted this cute Hime checking out the booths! She was very sweet, and I hope to meet her again someday!

 ^Checked up with Tori who helped run a Kpop booth, And ran into a cute girl who was donning some Co*lu clothes!

A lolita and dress maker/designer, and her mother. I love seeing things like this at conventions!

 A few people know this, but I was wayyyy too OBSESSED with Lolita fashion before I got into Gyaru style. So, I always look at what the Loli's are wearing, and check the Lolita fashion booths too!

oh yeaaa....

I love talking to cute girls at Acen. Sooo not

being a creepo.

Did press work. Yuu Asakawa is a beautiful lady who did voice work for A vocaloid. Shes so elegant and had pretty nails. 

Cosplay Renji wearing a  "cosplay doesn't equal consent" Shirt.

Brad Swaile is a pretty cool Canadian and has done voice work for a few Gundam Characters, and other characters in animation. He was a pretty chill and fun guy. 

Purin and I at the Press Room goofin around,

Bought this patches for a gift, and for myself too. moohahaha I guess these

kitties have used up all their lives??

I also bought a black Gloomy Bear kigu too. 

I didnt get to hang out and go to the rave, Soap Bubble, like how I usually do because I had to wake up early to be on a music video set for Ms. Nikki Lynette. 

( I will blog about that soon!)

So... You Want to Wear Something Short?

I sometimes see gals post  about clothes being too short, usually skirt or dress wise.
I know you don't want a panty slip, or have your dress rise up when you are dancing or getting up from sitting down, or any other situation that can be embarrassing.

So what is the the best thing to do?
You can do one of two things:

1. Buy shorts or shorts like items that are skin tight.
like black spanks or shorts, or something that can be concealed and also give you coverage!
2. Make quick 'shorts' out of leggings.
All you have to do is cut the legs off and you are good to go(they might roll up a bit though, so keep that in mind if they are really tight.)

Now, unless you are just insecure about your legs, this is helpful. You dont have to worry about creepers trying to catch a glimpse of your boo-thang or your cooter, and you don't have to worry about showing off your undies to strangers!! (Just make sure you do neaten your skirt or dress though!)

Easy way to wear your skirts! And also being modest in a way.
:D

I wore shorts under the skirt because it was hella short.

Skirt isn't that long, but thin shorts for just in case.

Not alot of examples.... but I hope that helps any gals out if they are worried about panty flashing!

またね！

ACen Photos

image heavy*
FINALLY posting these pix from late May lol.
Please enjoy.
I didnt get a lot of shots, but there wasnt a lot of great cosplays this year in my opinion. I did gyaru style as usual lol and I met up with Dino and Alan to dance Koi Shita Ano Natsu with a group of his friends too.
Second day, Saturday, met up with Kira*Kira and Krystal plus Moga and Juli and Kevi.

Also drank with Alan, Dino, their friends plus my old friend Crys from highschool. good times lol. I missed the rave though because I was pretty out of it lol

my outfit for the para event with ALan and Dino <3

that belt makes my waist super tiny! :D