♥~ Prayers for Japan ~♥

Created by Victoria of Lolita Charm. Reblog! Repost! Repray!

How devastating. And I was going to meet family over there, finally meet my Japanese relatives, speak to them in the language, have some fun... now this madness ruined all of that. I hope they are okay.
It feels terrible to see such tragedies and trouble all the way over there, and not being able to help! I wish I could do something. America could, anyways. Japan shouldn't have to deal with this on their own.
Well, I am praying for everyone in Japan. Every lolita, every gyaru, every fairy, every businessman! I pray no lolita dress dare get dirty in this catastrophe! Stay strong, everyone! > ^ <!

Plagiarists: Pretenders of the Universe

Aah, copy-cats. Or, if you want to be fancy, plagiarists. These pretty little things make up the "speshul" people in this world. You know, the stupid ones.
Some are sneaky about it. Just an "inspiration" here, a "motivation" there. A little copying won't hurt. It's not like nobody will ever know, right?
Then there are the others.

Others.

The ones that completely believe that nobody'll know if they rip off of anything. Maybe they get carried away. Perhaps they were dropped by their mothers when they were young. Possibly, they are old men still living in their mother's basement. Copying each and every last ornate, intricate detail, then changing it up a bit by removing the gun from his hands or putting flowers in the basket she's holding. Those people out there who just aren't bright enough to make a simple picture up by themselves, who most likely can't take a crap by themselves, so copy the amazing people who can.

There are many plagiarists out there. Lots n lots. But, I've only found a few. So I shall show the few that deserve a mighty "Hurp Durp" award.

Joustar: Stop Pretending You Are CLAMP.

This beautiful little manga-making publisher comes from China! Possibly the dumbest plagiarist I have ever seen in my life. Applause!
Welp, Maria-chan showed me this article here, posted by Existence Proof, about an idiot plagiarizing good ol' CLAMP. I thought it would just be a picture or two with poses of Sakura that look identical to another girl. Yeah, no. Oh my goodness, was I wrong.

Well over thirty comparisons that look basically the exact same as CLAMP's original pictures.

I'm not talking about "she has the same hair style", "he has the same outfit". I'm talking FULL-ON, "Hai world, I'm an idiot who can't make up ANYTHING for myself!" replicas. Some literally copied background items from CLAMP's pictures and pasted them onto "their" pictures exactly.
Why, oh why, Joustar, would you even DARE mess with CLAMP? You know, the most popular mangaka group in the world with probably thousands of fans in every country? That's more fans than the sweatdrops in your armpits! Crazy, I know!
At first I didn't know who was this idiot, but then Maria-chan showed me this link here.
My favorite was the one where they copied Syaoran, him posing holding a pistol in the air, and just took the gun out of his hand. That'll save us for sure!
While Existence Proof has plenty of pictures (and there must be more) copying CLAMP, I'll show you two that just left me stunned. Stupidity is golden. The capitons will read what Joustar was saying during the creation of their dog doo.

Okay gaiz, if we make him not wink, nobody'll suspect anyfin. Give her a ponytail, tew. And pink stuff, on, on her clothes.

Oh man. You guys are so original. Not only is that guy posing the EXACT SAME WAY, the cake, teacup, and outfit-maid-theme is so MYSTERIOUSLY similar. Bravo, guys, at least that dotted background is something.

Close up, gaiz. Close up and give her some pink sockz. And turn that stuffed-thing brown n stuff.

You make me wonder, Joustar, why you even try. This is beyond plagiarism. This is just brutal. You've managed to copy everything and just slightly change the things original about the manga. Congratulations, you're not good at anything.

Jigoku Shoujo: No, Ai-chan! Whyyyyyy!

I don't blame the Jigoku Shoujo Project for this, nor Ai-chan (please don't send me to hell). I blame whoever thought it was a great idea to make a live-action drama. ;-;
This I found by myself. I AM ASHAMED. My FAVORITE anime (second fav now- Go Umineko!) copying my FAVORITE video game-- Fatal Frame. I don't think anyone found out yet ;-; But I know, in my heart, that it is WRONG. *Tears*
Check this out:

This is a picture of Fatal Frame 2: Crimson Butterfly, if you didn't know. Place close attention to those butterflies. Now look at this picture of the Jigoku Shoujo Drama:

The butterfly to the right of Ai-chan is an exact, reversed-replica of the butterfly swirling to the right of Mayu (the twin in the back). *Sniffle* I thought I trusted you...
Someone, tell me I'm wrong. Tell me this is a lie!!!

Last but not least...
Give a big hand for Angel Beats!

Angel Beats! is really cute, but c'mon now. Copy HARUHI? Who on earth would do such a thing? I would expect that from Joustar, not Key.

Someone needs common sense now.  You added all the essentials to making a Haruhi, people are going to find out. Hairstyle, school uniform, hair bow... it just looks like an abstract-colored version of Haruhi! Just cuz you made so many awesome visual novals and animes, doesn't mean you can get away with that.

There you have it people! See ya next time on Plagiarists: Pretenders of the Universe! >w<

Getting Him to Notice You: Dokidoki Crisis!

Strawberry Red Love!

My BFF Nancy (I call her Koi-chan) gave me this email because I was feeling down today, thinking some chic was stealing my beloved purinsu (crush in Paulina language). It was so brilliant I thought I'd share it with everyone else T^T *Tears of joy* You make me proud, Koi-chan.

~Koi-chan's Guide to Getting You Purinsu~

1. Know that every man is the same in one aspect.

When he first sees or meets a girl, he will undoubtedly be interested no matter what. You have to ask him to hang out quickly before his attention is lost, though. 

 

2. Smile.

Smiling is contagious. If he sees you smiling, most guys will have the reaction to do it back.

Key: Keep eye-contact, while smiling. This keeps the tension in the air flirty and fun. <3

 

3. Approach him.

Don't run up to him .. just casually get closer to him and be friendly.

Start out with a simple greeting. (:

 

4. Take a deep breath before you talk to him.

Seems pointless, but it does help calm down the nerves.

 

5. Joke and be fun, but don't try too hard, or you'll make a fool out of yourself.

Just act like he's your friend. (I think I tried too hard.) ~**Note: She means with her ex-boyfriend. Meh, he was a douche anyway. =3

 

6. Don't act weird unless that is your personality.

Laugh occasionally at what the guy says, he'll be happy to know that you find him funny. If he enjoys the attention, he'll be more likely to hang out with you again.  

 

7. Make eye contact.

Sure, it may be scary, but this will help him know how you feel. Make sure you are smiling while you do it, and do not do it for too long. It's not a staring contest, just a quick look. >W<

 

8. Be nice to him.

Guys don't like it when you're mean. (I bet your puwinsu doesn't like Usa, cause' she's mean.) ~**Note: Usa's the good ol' purinsu-snatcher at my school. If you have one of these, don't fret. You can be better than them with all these tips.~

Be pleasant and don't pick at him. If he's not the shy type, you can kind of tease him in a friendly, funny way if they are pretty silly themselves.

 

9. Be yourself
Don't pretend to be someone you are not for the guy. You want him to like you for you, right?

 

10. If you are out with a group, make sure you also talk to your other friends.

He may find it uncomfortable.

 

11. Let him do some of the chasing too. 

Guys enjoy a challenge, so don't make it too easy to be with you, but don't make it too hard.

Just be casual. :3

 

12. Remember, you are an awesome girl, who will make an awesome guy be proud being with you.

If you get rejected, do not be upset, just move on. (Like Koi - chii)

 

13. Try asking him if he knows someone you do know.

It's a simple thing, and fairly easy to do if you sum up the courage. (Don't try Usa, or me! Lol. xD)

Try to bend it into a light conversation, but don't make it obvious. If he seems uninterested, 

 

14. Think about what you want to say to him before you talk to him, practice your expressions and sentences to mold it into a friendly manner.

Of course its impossible if you have nothing to talk about, but  you have to think of something!

Like, Japan ~ >w< ~**Note: Mai purinsu's Japanese. No, I don't like him just cuz of that xD It's just a nice bonus >w</

 

15. Gently brush his arm or something while passing.

Not too hard, just like it was an accident. It'll get him thinking. Try brushing off pretend fuzz or picking off a pretend hair. Make him comfortable with contact gradually.

 

16. Remember not to laugh at everything he says.

It'll annoy him.

 

17. Compliment him.

Make him feel good but don't compliment him too much ; He might get annoyed.

 

18. Try to talk to him about things he likes that makes small talk easier, and he'll catch on and will be more involved in the conversation.

 

19. Don't annoy him.
It is a possible way that he won't want to talk to you anymore. Don't stalk him, no one likes someone following their every move.

 

20. Almost every guy will fall at the look of a pretty girl.

Give him this chance. Be open with him and let him fall. After all, you like him right?

 

There you have it guys! Koi-chan, you're the best! =D

Nerds Can Be Kawaii, Too!

Hot.

We all know the pain. Whether going out in public with a mom framed with cat eye glasses older than dirt, having to comfort a friend as tears roll down her newly spectacled face, or being the one sobbing over new goggles yourself, we've all felt the despair. It's in all the TV shows; four-eyes is always the one getting bullied and called a nerd, of all things. Well, get shoved into lockers no more! For here comes-- DORK-B-GONE!
Just kidding. It's just a blog post about how to look cute with glasses.

In case you're still skeptic, BOOM:

It is very much possible to look kawaii in a pair of specs. If you're wondering: How is this possible?! Welp, without further adew...here's how!

Make your hair curly/wavy. Glasses make you look kind of bland unless you do something to dazzle yourself up. If you curl your hair, or if it's long, give it some soft waves, it will soften the effects the straightness and hardness of the glasses and make you look more feminine and girly. If your hair is shorter, give it cute ringlets all over. If it's longer, soft waves work best. Curled/waved hair + Glasses = Instant kawaiiness, as shown above, and here:

 

 Other styles that would look good are deeply parted side bangs, or heavy straight fringe along with loose pigtails or loose braids. The key is to try to make your hair look soft, contrasting with the hardness of the glasses.

Feminize your face, if that's a word. Again with contrasting with the glasses, strawberry lip gloss, black mascara, golden eyeshadow anyone? Anything to make you look kawaii! I don't wear glasses, but if I ever put them on for fun, my eyelashes are so long that they brush against the glass and annoy me! So I don't know if you can wear falsies D= But there are other options! This helps in many different ways. It softens your look, makes you ultra-kawaii, and makes you not look plain and...dare we say it...dorky. No jerk's gunna make fun of you now!

If you absolutely HATE THEM, get some good ol contacts. People wear them all the time -- don't be afraid that they'll hurt. If you move your pupil to the side of your eye before putting them on, they won't hurt at first, and then afterwards they won't hurt at all as you wear em around. Make sure the contacts are good though, otherwise they will hurt.

There you have it! Anyone can be kawaii!!~<3

                                        



Circle Lenses

first of all harro :3 this here is maria~

okidoke so this is a topic about circle lenses~~ if you have not heard  about them they are contact lenses that come in marious sizes they make your eyes seem bigger and cuter ..

 look how big her eyes look it gives her the cute dolly eyes look :D perfect for lolitas!~~

good and bad contact lenses: good would be if it makes you look really cute desu~~ and if it does not look too fake that would be bad if you wnt to make it look like real eyes dont get the weird colors like pink or orange or purple etc. k? but if ur trying to get them noticed go ritght shead they are also very cute *A*
bad would be like if the lenses are way too big and make you look like a freak or maniac , it cant be super huge or else itll look really fake alright?

                                        bad use she looks like a freak nee? no offense u.u"

                                                    this are cute~~ she looks adorable :3

price ranges :  i think it ranges about 22$ to 50$ depends on the brand and site do.

links~~ :  lenscircle its good it has cheap ones and theyre all really cute :D look for the sales~~ and it comes with cute bag and animal lense carring case :3 , honeycolor also great and fast shipping for the us also comes with cute traceling contact case~~ and i found its cheaper than lenscircle but  pick wichever u want :D

those two up there are my favorite site. cricle lenses are really popular around the internet these days go ahead and get yourself a pair :D

Picking Out the Best Lolita Wig

As lolitas, we must look elegant, adorable, and like a million bucks. But sometimes our hair refuses to do so.



It happens.

That's when the almighty ~WIG~ comes in! Put it over that mass of chaos on your head and FLOOF *Dramatic action sounds*--

Mega-kawaiiness. Cause you know, that's a word. But some wigs either just look cheap and horrible or make you look like a cosplayer. And no lolita wants to be out on a stroll or going to a cafe, looking like a cosplayer. You want to look like a cosplayer when you're, dundundunnnn, cosplaying.

So, this is how to find the perfect wig.

It better not be shiny!  If your wig's too glossy, it is a dead give away. First thing to look at while buying a kawaii little wig is to make sure it actually looks like real hair. This is the number one screw up lolitas or others may accomplish that ends up placing them in the cosplay category. Because people will look at you and think, "Pink wig --> Costume --> Cosplay." And then even possibly think you're a maid, so watch out. Also, there is a difference between bad glossy and good glossy. Because a good shine looks natural while a bad one looks synthetic. Here are examples of good and bad.

Good
Now, just cause it's a cosplay wig doesn't mean you have to cosplay to wear it! This isn't too shiny, the soft, light color matches her light skin color, and it has different strands of color, which makes it look more real than just a solid color.

Bad
Sorry, but this is just bad. It shines in all the wrong places, it looks as though it'd feel horrible, and the color is off for her skin type.

Does it fit your needs? Do you want a short blonde bob, or long platinum curls? Do you  need raven hair to match your outfit, or will brunette look better? Think about this while buying a wig. If it only looks good on one outfit, avoid buying it. You might find something better that goes well with everything you have in your closet.

Make sure it's comfy. It would be horrible to be frying under a wig that feels like it's on fire. Or your face turning purple because it's so tight. Make sure, if you can, that it is comfortable to wear--heat resistant and fitting.

If you're buying online, always check the feedback. It will tell you whether or not the seller is just a complete a-hole who sells crappy wigs and makes them look good in the picture. =3

Low price isn't always a good thing. Most good wigs I've seen, while still not complete rip-offs over a hundred bucks, are around $30 to $70. $15 wigs might look nice, but think about how they might feel. Would they feel coarse and synthetic? Or maybe they'll fry your head off? The rule about wigs is that if you don't want to look cheap, don't buy cheap.

Don't be afraid to buy a cosplay wig. I put a Luka picture up there because it's not going to be Luka if you don't arrange an entire costume for Luka. Without all the other elements that make up her cosplay outfit, that wig is no longer Luka's hair, it's just pretty pink locks that would look really well with your French Cafe Angelic Pretty Jsk. You are not dishonoring the Lolita clan's pride. Don't worry about it!

There you have it! Keep these tips in mind while getting some lovely locks! This article here is by Victoria Suzanne, who made Lolita Charm, and it says what to do after buying the wig, so check that out too!

How to Get Over A Man

I'm writing this because my dear friend, Nancy's boyfriend (but we call em 'purinsu's if you know any Japanese [my friends'd never be able to say "watashi no ouji-sama" so I made it simple =3]) just recently broke up with her in the rudest way possible. I would have spared him if he was nice about it, I'd understand, he didn't like her for some reason and couldn't see how beautiful she was under all that shyness.But noooo. Check this out; Nancy-chan realizes her turd-face of a boyfriend is kinda sorta ignoring her in a way. Plus, he's always getting pretty goddamn close to all the prissy girls at our school that flock to him like pigeons to an old lady with birdie food. He keeps denying he's ignoring her, but even as he says he's not, he's harshly quiet and giving her the cold shoulder as she stands, helpless, confused, and oh so terribly timid.

Now, if you ever met me, I'm always quite nice to everyone that's nice back. I'm actually kinda shy myself at times, but mostly just quiet and thoughtful. But if I was in Nancy-chan's place (I was actually a while before), I would be standing straight with a fist on my hip demanding the reason behind his rude avoidance and his bitter-cold shoulder. Nancy-chan's quite different. She's so painfully shy around her purinsu, only managing to give him a cute hug when they pass by in halls. She has been so afraid since the beginning that she wasn't "good enough for him" and she never could find anything to say.

To all those girlies out there who are timid around the boy they like, such as my kawaii friend Nancy-chan, don't worry about it! You're not going to look like an idiot just by saying a few words to him. That shyness however can easily turn into kawaii, anime girl-style sweetness if you just be a little more talkative. You don't need to go on an hour-long rant about potatoes, but just doing something so that he actually notices you would help. I kept telling Nancy this, but she was just too shy. And then...

Nancy, I know for a fact, never did anything to that scumbag. She truly truly TRULY had feelings for him, and what does he do? Throw her out. Even till the end, she never got mad. She told him through facebook: "I'll understand if you don't like me anymore. It's okay." and DOES he say "I'm sorry, but it just isn't working out." No. DOES he say "I don't mean to hurt you, but we're breaking up." No! DOES HE EVEN SAY "Sorry, but I like another girl." NO!!

HE ****ING SAYS "I really don't give a damn."

I'll let the boiling anger seep into your insides for a moment. Now...

Congratulations, dipshit, you are the dumbest man alive. Ladies, if you've ever had this kind of craphole for a "boyfriend" and you just want to get over him for good, here is a few tips.

Think of it this way. Every person on Earth has a purinsu or purinsesu, that one special person just for them. But first, they must find them. Realize that piece of steaming dog doo doo isn't you purinsu and keep moving on to find the right one.

Know you're better than him, and better off without him. Some girls cling to their exes, pleading them to come back, crying and crying. No, girl! You'll never move on if you keep that up. You're looking for love, but grabbing onto his leg while he's trying to shake your soaked face off is not the way to find it, and you never will find it if you keep that up. You'll just stay in misery!

Stay strong. It's okay to demolish a few tissue boxes after the break-up, and devour a tub of ice cream, it's fine to cry, just not infront of him. And don't text him/call him or reply to his texts/calls ever. You don't need him, please realize this. You will get over him in a bit, and find new men. He's not you purinsu! The key is to not give in and keep strong. Weakness gets you no where, my dear, and you won't be happy until you realize he's worthless. You gotta quit being helpless and start being strong, because that is when you will realize just how stupid he is!

Hang out with friends. The night after the break up and a few days following it, you might just want to be alone (or you want to flood your good friends' ears with your heartbreak through the phone, whichever you choose), but afterwords, you have to get with your friends and do something together. Preferably just the girls. Perhaps go looking for a new man to make that old rat jealous~ But really, your good ol pals will cheer you up, and you'll be back to being pretty little you in no time.

Smile. Listen to music, text your BFF, watch your favorite anime-- whatever you can do to cheer up. And in public, keep that frown upside-down. It is true that once you start smiling, you'll really feel happy and find something to truly smile about. Laugh a little, look yourself in the mirror and tell yourself you are beautiful and better off without that jerk. Dress up for a girl's night out and forget him. There are better men out there, a man for you who will truly care.

Understand that you won't be alone forever. I thought I was gonna be crushless for eternity, but your heart will start fluttering again, as mine did! Think realistically, you're gunna meet another guy one day that doesn't suck. So just stand up after that last a-hole kicked you down, and keep searching. ~

There you go. And keep smiling girls, you are gorgeous with or without him. <3