Little Spot of Sunshine

Not only is it infectiously catchy and cute (and Sia, what a voice!), but it really makes me appreciate that my junior high school years are behind me. Oh God.

Oh, and my friend just showed this to me. It's apparently a legit course from her college. That they teach. To students.

My favorite part is that "No previous experience in Chinese language is required."

Light & Dark

What's Lovely for Saturday, January 16, 2010: Writing silly and random messages on brightly-colored Post-It notes and sticking them around town. And that's precisely what I did with my friend Joey when we were in want of things to do. Others do shots and keg parties on Saturday nights; we do amateur hoodlum deeds.

Have you heard of pants? They're really awesome! Like the post-it says, you should try some today! Available at locations near you.

After looking like a couple of crazy people writing out masses of notes at our local coffeehouse, we looked even crazier when we tried to *surreptitiously* stick them around the popular hang-outs. Unfortunately, science worked against us: trying to stick post-its in cold weather is not that easy. Damn you, supposedly Super Sticky Post-Its!

"Go Home & FLOSS!" : "Look up." -- "Have you laughed today?" : "Hug a stranger today! (then wash)"

We almost got caught putting up the "Go home and FLOSS!" note when Joey told me that the woman inside stood up and saw us (we think?)-- then we freakin' hightailed it out of there for a full block. We went back later to check up on it; she took it down. We're probably never allowed in that restaurant again.

I wonder how successful our experiment went.

For today, Sunday...
What's Lovely for January 17, 2010: The Batman Animated Series and any of its successors up till Batman Beyond. Yes, I fully admit to geeking out hard over 90s-early 00s cartoon TV shows. You could say nostalgia had a little to do with it. But when I re-stumbled upon the old TV shows, I marveled not only at how much I remembered from my peewee days, but how purely awesome the multiple series were.

I can go on and on and on about why I think they really were groundbreaking and timeless and yaddayaddayadda. But I'll give some reasons, quiz-style.

a) it took itself seriously, nothing was too hokey or corny (though the Adam West version of Batman really does have its own ... special place in history), leading to some really dark stories

b) the animation and film noir 'Dark Deco' style that was successful the first time around only became better and slicker in the New Batman Series, then became this futuristic electronica-ness in Batman Beyond

c) it played like a mini-movie, complete with orchestral score and convoluted backstory

There are those three choices. Or there's answer (d): Batman is just the mofo superhero of the century.

OK so that was a lot of dreariness and darkness dumped on you. Here's a bit of surprisingly-light Batman loveliness that made me giggle.

Seriously though, what a voice.

This is the post that never ends it just goes on and on my friend

Awp! Eek! Agh! Other three-letter words of frustration! It's been more than two whopping days since I've last blogged. D: I was just so tired or so caught up in youtube (more on that in a future post), that I've relished in my three-day weekend too much.

Is it sad though? that this whole time I was thinking "gotta blog gotta blog"? I'm a weirdo.

So instead of blabbing on and on, I'll share my photos from The Day of Infamy aka The Day Gaga Never Came (the actual name I gave the album of all the photos I took this past Thursday, true story). I'll let the pictures do most of the talking. I'll also need to work triple-time for the What's Lovely...

I was going for dramatic eye make-up and the heart-lips that I've always wanted to try. I ended up looking like an Egyptian clown cat.

Shirt+Jacket+Boots- TJMaxx : Blouse- Donation? : Scarf- gift : Belt- Walmart : Tights- We Love Colors & magic : Bowler- Target

Thursday was a pretty hectic day. I had a messy and delicious lunch with Lizzie! and we felt totally rad for walking around in faux fur coats both bought at Amused and bowlers both bought at Target.

And Lizzie found a genuine 1904 penny! How ultra-super-rad is that?!

At the pre-show shindig, it was more of a "stand around awkwardly and drink mocktails" party. So to break the ice, I decided to take advantage of the Gaga in the air and take pictures of the costumes there. Here are some of my favorites...

This guy made that disco stick himself!

And of course, I had to share my favorite favorite of them all... this man. No introduction needed, he is a prime example of loving a look from head to toe.

Look at the back of his head! It's a work of art! It's dedication! It's Gagalicious!

Of course, I had to get a picture with him. Who wouldn't?

The two opening acts (that was what riled up a lot of people in hindsight-- why put out the two opening bands when the main act can't perform herself?) put on a great show. Semi Precious Weapons split my ears wide open with their raucous, vainglorious sound: the lead singer reminded me of a filthier, trashier version of that sweet transvestite from Transylvania, and I loved it. I mean, look at those heels he's rocking. Envy. Jason Derulo was in short, hot, but I couldn't help but be amused how he kept on working the "I'm a sensitive hot guy just looking for that one true love but I keep on getting knocked down" schtick for each and every song. But he called a random girl up onstage to serenade her and took his shirt off. The above photo is just gratuitous.

Jason then threw his sweaty rag of a torn-up wifebeater to a crowd of screaming girls. This girl is really proud of herself. :)

What's Lovely for Friday, January 15, 2010: This is lame, but TGIF and then realizing that it's a three-day weekend. Which brings us to all of this. The end.

Good & Terrible News

What's Lovely for January 14, 2010: Seeing a bunch of people get really enthused over something they all love. I mean, look at these costumes. And that's only scratching the crazy surface.

What's Clearly Not Lovely: Ringing ears and crushing disappointment.

I've been left Speechless

What's Lovely for January 13, 2010: Anticipation for something really great... something really huge... something Monster.

I apologize: not only am I sapped of energy, but it's been Gaga Central here for the past recent posts. I swear that I have other interests and concerns, really. Like... penguins. or Pokemon. or something.

Woah. I am tired.

I'm really nervous and excited for tomorrow, it's probably going to go so fast. But my unbridled giddiness is dampened by the tragedy in Haiti. Watch this video: it's hard to soak in the devastation when you're given numbers of death tolls, but seeing the damage and human suffering for yourself sucks your breath away.

How does one balance happiness with sadness?

There's nothing else I can say (that doesn't involve Gaga)

This article perfectly sums up the phenomenon of Lady Gaga. For me, it started off with admitting that "Just Dance" was catchy, then genuinely liking "Poker Face" ... finally, the fandom craziness started with the "Bad Romance" video. From there, all hell broke loose.

Remember that Bad Romance homage SWAK I did yesterday? It actually got featured on the amazing Fuck Yeah Lady Gaga site after I submitted it in a "what the hell, why not" moment yesterday! It's amazing because that site has Gaga paraphernalia up to the knees, and isn't helping appease my current addicted state in the slightest. (coughcough, woops)

What's Lovely for January 12, 2010: Spotting someone whose style you love from head to toe. I think this is very odd, but while I'm oot and aboot and observing others, I'd occasionally see someone who catches my attention. Not just a cute pair of boots or particularly shiny hair, but it would be the whole look I love. And it inspires me, in a tiny, persistent way.

My camera: the poor man's scanner.

I saw this young Asian woman while I was walking out from my morning class, and her presence struck me as demure yet mature (accidental rhyming?). She wasn't wearing anything that was especially noticeable, but her slender (but not gaunt) frame in simple, yet chic, clothing struck me as very confident in a quiet manner. I was inspired to pick up my long-since-used sketchbook and quickly scribble out this drawing. She probably doesn't look exactly like this in real life, but I drew her like I remembered in my mind's eye. (though I'm still annoyed at her right arm...dang)

Has anyone ever had a moment like this? Or am I just crazier than I already thought?

Speaking of crazy. I have to share my favorite Lady Gaga picture.

Our Lady Gaga thou art in disco ball crazy fashion arthouse heaven.



Gaga Countdown: 1 day till The Day.

I am as vain as I allow

The title of this post actually makes me cringe; modeling for your blog is more than slightly for your vanity. I have been, and still am, self conscious whenever I run back and forth setting the self-timer on the camera and posing to take an outfit picture. But I really have been inspired by all the other fashion blogs that I love, which is what got me jump started on this baby. And... I'm glad I did. Hell, it's even fun. Though I try to make this blog not just an outlet for my love for fashion. I also strive to be one out of the million voices out there proclaiming "unique" passion and silliness-- because we all need more of those. I'm just one drop, but it's my drop. :)

Also, the title is yet another homage to the Lady Gaga herself. I can't help it: Lady Gaga is performing here THIS WEEK and ... and... I'm just going nuts. I'm in that pre-Gaga stage, which will soon elevate to Gaga mode, then stay strong at post-Gaga level, then hopefully simmer to a perpetual Gaga state of mind.

Can you tell I'm a bit batshitcrazy? I'm sorry. I should go do a lotus position. Or breathe into a paper bag. Or go listen to "Bad Romance" for the millionth time. I feel like those who aren't as gaga over Gaga as I am (see what I did there) at least admit that the song is very. catchy.

Yes, I'm ridiculous and silly and odd. But just you watch-- one day, one day... I will learn that dance (one part Thriller, one part Russian bathhouse mental institution),
:Walk walk fashion baby:
Blouse- mom's : Vest- garage sale : Belt- hand-me-down : Skinnies- Gap : Boots- TJMaxx

What's Lovely for January 11, 2010: This bright yellow bag (ok I guess that's a bit redundant to say). During my first class today I was looking around the jam-packed, stifling room when I saw this bright halo of color. It was especially pretty because the girl wearing it was wearing neutral grays, making it pop. It was a nice distraction from my interesting sociology professor who talked about his love for lizards.

He was sorta cool, actually.

I ... survived my first day of the new semester! Thank Gaga!