mercoledì 24 dicembre 2014

Christmas Eve

Thankfully things go a bit 'better.

I returned in Rome after many days of absence, I went to Piazza Navona (where I live... xD) they put the Christmas Market! Unfortunately not all those who were in the past, then, this year, no cotton candy or pancakes :( no loss, but it was a shame. At least for me xD
But there was the carousel, always nice to see. and to be photographed!

carousel!!!
Turning to make gifts I went to eat ikura gunkan, my beloved ikura *.* (for who doesn't know, years ago I had two sushi bar in the center of Rome, and I was very good at making Takoyaki, but I hated Ikura. Now they are the my favorites xDDD ironically...) This is just one of the portions that I took xD

Ikura Gunkaaaan *çç*


Then I went back to the Magnum Store for a ice cream (yes, I'm still on a diet xD by the way I lost 4 pounds, but for now it's Christmas, ice cream will not make me anything xD -I lost the pounds with the protein-shake!- )

white chocolate, mini macarons, mini gingerbread man and rose petals Magnum
I still have not opened Christmas gifts, this is a simple post so random on silly little things xD I will update you soon with the NEW projects for the new year... waiting...

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!

domenica 14 dicembre 2014

December

Absent again. I was expecting that the next post concerned the Christmas meeting, but sickbay for an unexpected event (which I didn't want to talk, I'm sorry) I didn't participate. Will be for the next time.

These days I have been in Tagliacozzo, and I went out with my friends. I haven't photographed the outfits... just once, and then I place one of the last.


International Lolita Day on December 6

Finally after months and months of waiting Krad Lanrete - Ecailles de Lune it's come, and I put it more than once... I can't wait to wear the Haenuli's Stained Glass!

I don't know if I had already written that I started Tailoring Theatre's school... well, whatever proceeds. And well! I recovered the work and I'm going ahead with the first dress. I will update you soon.
For my self-Christmas gift I bought the new Anne Rice's Book Prince Lestat who I was expecting a long, as soon as I finish reading the autobiography of Dario Argento, I will read it!



Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year

martedì 25 novembre 2014

Gothic Lolita's Meeting!


My computer is in assistance... I had promised myself that I would write this post the following day to the meeting, and instead BAM. The computer has been dropped from the table... for those who care is fine xD well, is alive, nothing broken hahaha xD and now I'm using another computer.
About this post... is better late than never. Right? (Only 11 days late, not bad for my standards)

We come to the topic of the post: on November 15th, I attended a Gothic Lolita's meeting.


This was my outfit: 
Head + Socks + Dress= Alice & The Pirates
Head= H&M
Shoes= Pas De Rouge
Bag= Custom made

After we met at the Termini Station, we went to Flaminio to take the tram up to Bakery House for the Tea Party. 
On the tram! 

we waited about thirty minutes before we can enter! we had a lot of hunger! (damn row)

However as soon as we enter, we get crazy; as a Tea Party-respecting, I left with an empty stomach so I'd eaten even the table xD so I ordered the white chocolate cake, a cinnamon roll (which I shared with Eleonora <3) and a tea apple and cinnamon... to start. 
white chocolate cake, cinnamon roll and apple tea!


Not feeling full yet, I thought a slice of cheese cake with fruit jelly would be a great ending... I was wrong. After three forkfuls I was bursting out. 

So as a good "Lolita" (hahahahah don't kill me is ironic xD) I thought I would "share" my cake... 

The weather forecast said it would rain all day but no, fortunately it was a really nice day, and I enjoyed it very much.
Unfortunately back home I have been taken by storm xD but not a normal storm, it came all together, the deluge! Thank goodness I had the umbrella, otherwise I don't know what I would do xD my legs are completely wet (poor new socks ;____; ) but never mind... I can not wait for the new meeting! And possibly without rain XD Thanks to everyone :)



domenica 2 novembre 2014

Deep Red Halloween!!!

Hello everyone, little freaks!!
I am not very present on the blog, I know, I'm sorry :( but I prefer to write only about topics that I cherish, rather than bore you with stupid post with the "outfit of the day ..." for that there is my instagram xD

Two days ago was one of my favorite holidays, Halloween *. * I think you all know where the name of it come from, right? 
The term is coined from "All-Hallows-Eve" (Eve of All Saints) but now it has become a celebration based more on consumerism than religion xD The tradition of: Trick or Treat? is (finally) got this far, then, at least for me, that day I can turn dressed in the worst ways without being attacked by anyone.

This year I had the opportunity to meet one of my idols: Dario Argento.

Like every year, the night of Halloween, his shop Profondo Rosso, remained open to allow the Maestro to meet his fans; but this time there was one more thing. He also signed autographs for his  new autobiography, "Paura", which just came out this October 31.
I bought it and I rushed to the store shortly before the scheduled time, finding a huge line of people who came to the event. After about an hour and a half in a row it came my turn, the Maestro was very kind, made me a dedication on the book and also signed the dress of my doll that I had sewn (and bloodstained xD) for the 'occasion. Then we snapped the photos, what a thrill! 
After... I went home! xD Yes, no party. The doctor forced me to go to bed early. But I was happy anyway.
the autograph session ... his smile!


Grazie Maestro!

domenica 5 ottobre 2014

Romics day 4

As promised here is the new post on the last day of Romics! 

We ate (sitting on the ground because there was no place to sit at the tables, and the people who had finished eating or who had not taken anything was sitting at tables occupying chair in most with coats and shopping bags .-. it remembers me a lot Baby, The Stars Shine Bright Paris Tea Party xD... btw) Takoyaki, onigiri, yakitori and dorayaki, very very good and tasty!



Fortunately, we have made ​​the right choice these days, considering there was another booth that sold sushi out of the fridge (you cannot do at all, I had a sushi bar and the sushi must always be in the fridge and if not eaten the same day cannot be consumed the next day!) and felt sick a lot of people. There are several articles that testify... I'm sorry, but it makes me think... all the people who came to my shop to do the sushi's expert and then go at the exhibition to eat fish exposed under the fluorescent lamp. Lol.. ok. 



I met many friends, people I had not seen for so many years... I feel good! I didn't get many pictures, sadly the camera had dead batteries, but I will download all the videos made with I-phone of the two folk groups Futhark and Rota Temporis who played the bagpipes these days.

I do not have all the pictures but I will update the post as soon as they arrive. :-* Meanwhile, I'll put the videos on youtube!

sabato 4 ottobre 2014

Romics day 2-3

Hello everyone! I realize that it's been too long, I apologize but I had a lot to do these days <.<

Yesterday and today I went to Romics! Is the first time in eight years that I don't go on Thursday, it seems strange... XD but let's move on to the serious conversations.

The 1 first day for me was Friday, October 3; since the first two days there is a lot of people and having no other cosplay ready, I decided to go in Lolita. I focused all day to make purchases XD This was my outfit: 

Head&Dress: Alice&The Pirates & Moi-meme-moitié & GraveyardRose Shattered Memories
Shirt: Zara
Bag: Moi-meme-moitié 
Shoes: Pas De Rouge 
Accessories: GraveyardRose Shattered Memories & Alchemy Gothic
Wig: Gothic&Lolita Wigs



When I arrived, I immediately started to make purchases before things would end, in fact today some of the things that I bought were gone already. 
I found Peach's Pocky that are delicious... and thank goodness I had promised "nothing to eat!" And of course I ate Takoyaki. (For who didn't know... years ago I had a Takoyaki shop in Rome, -the original handmade on the plate by myself- the first in Italy!) It was great, they were yummy. (little tear)
Peach Pocky!!!! 
Takoyaki, Green Tea and Dorayaki!
I took pictures on the Throne of Game Of Thrones as a true queen u___u 
Among the purchases I've also got two shirts of my house Slytherin (For those who have Pottermore add me! (SnidgetFantasma28591)



The second day was today! and I wore my Hizaki Masquerade cosplay <3 for who didn't know I sewed by myself! 
I was with my friend Silvia and we went around the Romics. I got to take a picture from Cosmoviex green background and made ​​to overlap on a picture of Versailles is the result! 


Too bad it is not the whole picture but I love it! Anyway here is a picture of the whole costume, do you like? I know I can improve, I'm still a beginner but to be one of the first I quite satisfied! (even if they are already 8 years that I attend the Romics... how time flies!) 


I remember when I was only ever Mana, with Gothic Lolita outfits and later live version... that nostalgia. Anyway I'll just make Mana very soon! With a costume even more beautiful. Now I'm going because tomorrow is the last day and I will write here when I get back! :-*

domenica 14 settembre 2014

My favorite places in Rome, sweets : Le mie mete preferite a Roma


Did you expect a post on the Vogue Fashion Night Out? No. I didn't like it (as usual). Boring people, and badly dressed... I mean, not badly dressed (with the latest trends in fashion and shoes I would say that FINALLY I see original people) but they were all the same, nothing so wonderful and really "fashion".


Here I will talk of my favorite places in Rome (to eat !!! xD)

the first, of course, is Laduree
is the pastry par excellence, the biggest selling (and best) of Macarons. The macarons are two soft and flat meringues with cream or jam in various flavors, Laduree makes it different depending on the season. My favorites are: rose, caramel, tea Marie Antoinette, basil and peach. In Rome is quite small, they only have a few macarons and other sweet for the tea room but it's worth it.

Laduree Via Borgognona 4 00187, Roma
Laduree Macarons in Rome pic by Me instagram: manabilliejean







The second is Bakery House.
is an American confectionery, from pancakes to Red velvet cake, from cupcakes with butter cream to the classic cheese cake with jam and red fruits. They are very friendly, there is free wi-fi, and the opportunity to order a personalized cake.
  Bakery House Corso Trieste 157 b/c 00198, Roma




  Do you like my Gothic themed birthday cupcakes? pic by Me instagram: manabilliejean



The third is Lindt.
not only chocolate and chocolates but also many good hot and cold desserts. I'm obsessed with chocolate! If you're like me, you must try their coffee! I love varesino, with whipped cream, chocolate, and small meringues on top. 
These are: on the left a white chocolate panna cotta with cream and chopped pistachios, and on the right a delicious Lindt chocolate cake.
   Lindt Via della Maddalena 12 00186, Roma

instagram: manabilliejean

See you soon with the new post on other places :D



mercoledì 27 agosto 2014

Gothic Lolita Advice (2): Dear Lenore review -negative

Dear Lenore is a Mexican brand that produces shoes (make-to-order) for Gothic Lolita.
Since some brand shoes are not up to 26 cm, I saw that Dear Lenore produced up to 28.5, and some models were very very nice, so December 6, 2013 I ordered a pair of shoes, the Charlotte model, price 35 USD.
Dear Lenore answered me the next day asking me more info on the model and tells me it will be 35 USD for shoes and 14 USD for shipment. Since we were at Christmas I kindly ask for delivery in January, and the company told me that they would have done the shoes in time.
The calculation of the final payment was USD 35 per shoes, 65 USD shipping, and 3,5 USD paypal fees = $ 103,5 by my calculations, but they have asked 103, 6 USD. I didn't do stories and I paid, it was not a substantial difference.

On December 21, I sent the money. (the confirmation was made on December 13)
I was reassured by "your shoes will be ready the beginning of January!" the rest is history.



I sent them many messages to find out the status of the shoes because I needed in an exact date but they NEVER responded. I paid for fast shipping (EMS or Fedex), and they told me they didn't find any suitable company to ship (and for what I paid?) I suggested to them these types of shipping, they told me that they would ship with EMS. 
At the end I'm pissed off and I asked for a refund.
So:

Product: 0/10
Shipping: 0/10
Communication: 1/10
if you don't want to have a bad experience I would recommend buying from those who have good rewiew and especially by those who immediately responds to private messages. Good luck!

martedì 5 agosto 2014

Some Small News

I'm so happy, after almost two years I came back to riding school, to my horse!
Then I did several auditions this period (movies, fiction and I.C. acting school), we will see how it goes (good... surely good, positive thoughts, first of all!)

I'm also deciding which dress to buy to crown it all, which should I choose? They are both from Baby, The Stars Shine Bright (and Alice and The Pirates) 


The first is Funeral Procession Of Rose - Aria Blooming In The Twilight Jumper Skirt

 the second is a JSK done in collaboration with the Disney theme Maleficent

I would buy both dresses, I like them a lot but if I couldn't? Which one should I choose? Keep in mind that I wear Lolita everyday xD

Let me know! Thank you <3

venerdì 11 luglio 2014

Putumayo Pop Store in Paris

Yeah I know... I arrived late xD
but for those who haven't known, the week of the Japan Expo in Paris, Putumayo opened his first pop up store. Since this news is not written in my book, I thought it would be nice to write it here, even if it is late and now the shop is closed. xD

Misako Aoki is coming from Japan to attend in person at the Tea Party Official and to make photo sets.

Misako Aoki's Blog Entry about Paris Photoshoot

surely there will be other similar occasions, so... enjoy! :-D

P.S. my book is in the process of accommodation, write here when it is ready, be patient, I want to do things properly :-P
I am attaching a video of an old photoshoot, to kill time...


mercoledì 25 giugno 2014

Jupiter contest ARCADIA

The band Jupiter has asked his fans to submit ideas on sketches via twitter, for their new costumes!
I did xD I had fun designing the costumes, though quite grotesque, but you know .. the important thing is not to win but to take part!
You can see them on my Twitter :-P

And you have participated? Which clothes would you suggest to them?
let me know your ideas :)

domenica 22 giugno 2014

Baby, The Stars Shine Bright Opening in New York!

Since the news came out after the publication of my book, (it will not be written in my book) I will write here :D

-BABY, the Stars Shine Bright is opening on the US east coast! The Baby, the Stars Shine Bright/Alice and the Pirates New York City store will open July 19!-

And they're searching shop assistant! 
https://www.facebook.com/bssbnyc

I am very happy! Karma wants (who knows why) that I must go there in my next trip to New York City and make a "quick tour" XD and of course spend a lot of money xD what do you think about?

venerdì 23 maggio 2014

So many things: books and Reckless Love concert

I had a lot to do and I just forgot to update the blog, I apologize. 
Firstly... the updating of the book. Yes, again. Sometimes I feel very insecure, and although I see a comma out of place makes me panic! So I fixed the manuscript for the third time... but now I will send it in print. I promise. In the meantime, I continued to write. I swear... No more short essays. They are too difficult, and there is always something that you have forgotten. But patience.

I was at the Reckless Love concert in Rome a few weeks ago, it was my third time; after time I felt great, I had the opportunity to interview Olli, the singer, who was very kind to me. The live show was amazing, just like the other times, I missed so much those days! Even if... I would never go back.

Here are some pictures I took during the concert!
Nicole Zuppardi x STEEL MUSIC Copyright © 2014 All rights reserved








Me and Jalle

Me and Hessu

Me and Olli


Unfortunately, after the concert I can't meet Pepe and take a picture with him :( maybe next time.

venerdì 14 marzo 2014

Have Pink Hair In Rome.

I want to say a big Thank You to Paolo Sorrentino for giving visibility to our wonderful city, for brought the light after so many years in the shadow. Rome is really "The Great Beauty", The Best Actress in the whole movie. But only as far as the city.
The Romans people worse by the day. Let me explain my situation;

I am a normal girl of 24 years old, I have only two things different from the others; pink hair and Gothic Lolita clothing.

I want to be an actress but I have a V.I.P. life without meaning to. Here it is really difficult to get a role in a movie if you aren't "a friend of" but I really would exchange this strange life of a VIP, to have a nice part in a major film. 
It's like I was the victim of the paparazzi every day. The problem is that there... I am nothing. None. I am just a unknown author for now. It's the people that photographs me in any place and any time that thinks that I am... a fucking pink monument. 
If I were Clint Eastwood and I went to the grocery store and a hidden guy makes me a photo there would be a reason.


The script is always the same. 
They pretend to photograph a monument / showcase / garbage can, but in reality they're taking photos to me. Sometimes the "accomplice" poses in my direction-in front of me or a few inches from me-planning to be smart enough to escape xD... We have to do with James Bond. Fuck.
Whenever you put yourself posing next to a traffic light, or a pharmacy? Unless you are a recent graduate proud of his work to take a souvenir photo to prove it to the world.

(them to me) snap the photo and run away satisfied. Most of the time I can be fast enough to cover my face with my hands, you never know, since I no longer have control of my image. And if I pissed what they tell me? "You have pink hair? You'll look for it."


A few days ago -one of many examples- someone pulled my hair... yeaaaah, very very well, so... because a person walking normally and pull the hair to the people because that asshole see for the frist  time something different and he wanted to do it. 
The next day, I was in a museum to see the exhibition of the Museum D'Orsay, and a guy instead of looking at the paintings was too busy to comment on my hair. You pay the ticket to the exhibition to look at my hair? Congratulations, you know how to manage your money well.

Guys seriously... ARE YOU OK??!!?!?
How do you evolve, grow economically, expand your resources, if you don't start from things like  accept something different?

My book is coming out where there is a chapter which treats these things, stay tuned.



My Flamingo Pink  Hair



domenica 16 febbraio 2014

Jupiter Live At Covent Garden 8.02.14 (Eragny-Sur-Oise)

Nice, St Paul de Vence, Antibe, Cannes, Lyon, Paris, Disneyland, Strasbourg, Germany... 
These were the stages of a wonderful 10-day trip, but here I will discuss the primary objective, the reason for this trip: to see Jupiter's concert!


Jupiter's is a J-rock band founded in 2013 by four former members of Versailles Philharmonic Quintet, after their pre-announced hiatus. 
The quintet is formed by ZIN (voice), TERU (guitar), HIZAKI (guitar), MASASHI (bass) and YUKI (drums), the band released their first single Blessing Of The Future and their first album Classical Element in the July 24 and August 28, 2013 with their respective video clips.


Let's start!
8th February.
There was a loots of traffic, I came from Italy with car, I was afraid of not arriving on time, I arrived half an hour late but to my surprise the concert had not yet begun. This was my outfit for the live! A girl I know only through facebook I took a picture and sent it to me.



Dress: Moi-même-Moitié
Headress: Alice And The Pirates
Wig: Gothic&Lolita wigs
Accessories: Alchemy Gothic
Coat: FanPlusFriend
Shoes etc: offbrand

The audience was divided into 3 categories; 
VIP (entrance two hours before the concert -frist row guarantee-, photo with the band, photo with a member of your choice, opportunity to ask two questions) 
Premium (entrance one hour before, a group photo with the band, handshake) 
Regular 

Since I had the VIP ticket (number 16) I rushed the entrance to buy merchandise but to my surprise the chekis (photos taken with the Polaroid) of Yuki had already ended. So I bought the towel and the official t-shirt and I entered in the hall for the interview.

We were greeted in French (I'll never forget the sweet "bonjurubonjuru" of Hizaki) and the first question was mine *o* Then I asked a question to Yuki. 
-I don't think I can write what I asked, I will inform you. If can I write it will report here the question and answer.-

Huge laughter during the interview. Hizaki was often distracted, the band waited for his answer that most often made ​​us laugh out loud <3

Then we took the group photo. On my turn I was so excited that Zin and Yuki sustained me to avoid my fainting xD 




In addition to the group photo, for the VIP people's it was also the photo with the favorite member. The first round was ZIN, who wanted to get a picture with him was lined up and one by one took professional pictures with him. Then TERU, HIZAKI,MASASHI and YUKI (with whom I took the photo).




After the pictures they leave us to prepare for the concert, so, we rushed to the front rows (I was in the second row! Yeah!), and after almost two interminable hours (too long), the concert finally started.




Even if Yuki is my favorite because of its incredible ability to play the drums, I couldn't take my eyes off Zin. His energy is amazing, and beware of anyone who says that is the twin brother of Kamijo! They're completely different. 
Zin has not stopped a second, continuously induced people to participate, headbanging, singing, dancing. A true Showman! 

--Setlist--
Intro
Blessing Of The Future
ARIA
Decadence
Allegory Cave
RYTHMOS
Nostalgie
Race Wish
SILENT KNIGHT
Heaven's Atlas
SHOUT YOUR DESIRE
LAST MOMENT
Scarlet
Classical Element

We could hear a preview of Last Moment Live!
Each member did a solo, Zin and Hizaki threw themselves between us 6-7 times (I would say threw themselves on me because I was in front, but then I would seem too exaggerated xD) then have "concluded" leaving us astonished.
We shouted the encore and after about twenty minutes they are back in t shirt for playing the latest songs.

encore--
Forever With You
Symmetry Breaking
Blessing Of The Future
conclusion

During Forever With You, we pulled out of some hearts made ​​of silver paper prepared in advance, and we waved them, it was very emotional... and so it was that the concert ended.
They threw picks and bottles, Yuki threw his drumsticks (I almost killed a guy to take them xD) but I couldn't get nothing <.< in return when Zin was on me during the live I dry his sweat with the towel xDDD *fangirl-mode-on*


They all went out so we start to go out but and at the end Hizaki, not satisfied, returns unexpectedly and throws again beetween us, but as expected it ended on the floor xD (like Rome...) if I had been a few inches to the right I would have caught him in time.




Thank You Jupiter!




-My towel, ticket and t-shirt :3-


-The autographed poster that they gave us at the entrance!!-

sabato 1 febbraio 2014

A night at Miss France in Rome... At my 24th birthday!

I spent midnight on my 24th birthday by doing something absolutely fantastic.
Behind my house there is a shop called Miss France, I have always wanted to visit but unfortunately I have always found it closed.




By accident or a stroke of luck, until one morning on Twitter I read a post that sent me to the official Barbie Xanax's Blog, who wrote an article about this store and discovered with astonishment that it's open only at night!


The owner is Maryse Fabre who was actually Miss France in 1956, and I talked with her for nearly three hours, while showing me the fifties clothes, jewelery, designer coats, handbags, swimwear, lovely hats and anything you can imagine find a store from the window so absurd and charming.





If you find yourself in Via Della Scrofa in Rome over the weekend and you suffer from insomnia... going to visit this store! 
But beware... don't go there if you are claustrophobic (the shop is really really tiny and full, in fact she allow to get a person once as written out of the door!), and despite it open only at night don't go if it rains. Maryse is terrified that his shop being flooded and prefers to keep it closed. 
Ironically I visited before the big rain that hit Rome a few weeks ago. Will it be flooded? :-/ 
If you happen to buy something do it, Maryse will captivate you with his ringing voice and her sweetness. You will surely find something special in his shop window. Good Luck!





















The opening window of Miss France.