Beatrice, Innocent World

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This is my new baby! :D I'm so happy...

Me, Lolita

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Classic Lolita

Why do I love Lolita? (What's lolita here)

I love Lolita Fashion because after years feeling like I was an Anachronic Doll (One of my nicknames), lost in a world with no manners and no interest in history and elegant fashion, I found it. There were those beautiful girls having tea in their fancy beautiful dresses. I was staring and I was deeply happy. i just observed for some years then I got one Mary Magdalene St. Claire One-Piece dress but when I moved to Colombia I lost it.

Punk Lolita

Punk Lolita @Harajuku

I didn't notice there was a Lolita community in Colombia until 2009, I was really shy and I didn't have any dresses so I just attended the meetings well-dressed, but I missed Lolita. I had a lot of color in my hair (because I love dying my hair) And there was a lot of people saying Lolita wouldn't fit me because of my messy hair. So I decided to go back to Lolita and make a good wardrobe... I discovered or found out about a legend in Colombia, she was the first Lolita there, she is really PRO and amazing (Zui). She also had a professional brand of Lolita Clothes all around Latinoamerica. So I asked her to make me some clothes.

Punk Lolita avec Gloomy Bear @Harajuku

Akari, Ness, Me @S.O.F.A.

Then I joined 'Dolce Carnival' The one and only Lolita community in Colombia, we made some Lolidays, we had a web with tips, our pics and everything, I was pretty happy with it, I continued buying Zui's clothes because she could really make wonderful Lolita clothes with personality.



Then Dolce Carnival closed and we had to create another site and community so we created 'Porcelain Caroucel' We have planned Lolidays, runways and some events to help girls who want to became Lolitas without failing n the attempt. (I know it sounds wrooong but its true).

Classic Lolita @SOFA's Runway

I do not have pics of all my cords, I wish I did though... But I'm going to post some pics.

Classic Lolita for my cousin's sweet 16

Steampunk Twin Lolita

I am the 3rd :)

Pic By: Ness Link

Loliday

And my last pic...

Photography and Modeling Stuff

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I'm really sick about people trying to get a job and not making any effort to do it. I must confess that I use a lot of cellphone pictures in this blog, but it is because it is not part of my photographic work, I mean, I like to share with you some experiences but I'm not using this to introduce myself into the Photographic World. 

 So, I really think some new models should try to sell themselves without nude photos at first, because really, if someone thinks they can only sell themselves with their nude body they're wrong. They should at least present themselves first with other pictures showing their strongest points. 

Don't be tacky, I must confess I have meet really tacky wanna be models in my country and that bothers me, I think one should be the best for the things one love, and if you love modeling, then go to an agency or STUDY and practice.  

Having a professional camera does not make you a qualified photographer! I'm not saying that being in a College makes you one either... Just try to study, to learn and investigate about what you're trying to do. 

Be ambitious!  Even if you're starting, try to get pictures with good photographers with talent and fame, that will help you a lot! Not only because of the portfolio, but because they have the knowledge about modeling too :)

"You don’t need professional photos to start modeling, but that doesn’t mean you should use just any picture in your portfolio. Even some photos taken by professional photographers should never see the inside of your portfolio.

Note: This is not advice about how to get signed by an agency. Different agencies will prefer to see different styles of photos in applications. For example, commercial model agencies will often prefer to see well developed comp cards, while many editorial fashion agencies will want to see simple snapshots. If you’re unsure, call the agency and ask.
What’s wrong with cell phone pics?
They make you look like you’re not serious about modeling. If you can’t be bothered to spend 15 minutes taking a halfway decent set of photos to show what you look like, why would anyone think you would bother to, say, show up to a shoot on time? Modeling is all about appearances. If you don’t appear serious, people will assume you are not.

Throw away these photos*

1. Photos you took with your cell phone
2. Photos you took in the bathroom mirror
3. Photos you took by holding a camera at arm’s length
4. Photos from a night out with your friends
5. Photos where you had to crop out another person
6. Photos from a wedding, even if the photographer was a professional

Okay, don’t throw them away, but don’t use them for modeling. Put them on Facebook. Your friends like seeing all kinds of pictures of you.
Get a clean space
Yes, I know you live in a tiny apartment and you throw your clothes everywhere. Spend a few minutes clearing a small area so we don’t have to see your mess. Clutter is ugly. You don’t want your photos to be ugly, do you?
Let there be light
If possible, shoot these photos during the day, in a place where there’s a lot of indirect sunlight. When you’re standing in direct sunlight, you’ll probably be too bright in some places and too dark in others. If you must shoot at night, turn on all the lights. If possible, don’t use the flash on the camera. That usually flattens features and is notorious for causing red eye.
Wash your face
Don’t wear makeup. Think of your face as a blank canvas. People want to know what they’re working with. Don’t worry, though. Everyone has blemishes. That’s why makeup and Photoshop were invented.  Also, keep your hair simple and natural.  If you want to play with makeup, do so after you have the basic photos finished.
Wear simple clothes
These photos are about you, not your credit card statement. Jeans and a t-shirt or tank top are excellent. Swimwear is also good, especially if you expect to be modeling in that (or less). People need to know your body type, and bulky sweaters, puffy jackets, and hoop skirts prevent that from happening.
Take these four shots:

• Head and shoulders, straight on
• Head and shoulders, turned at an angle
• Full length, head to toe
• Something to show your personality. Smiling, brooding, laughing, whatever. Show us who you are. No duckface. People will make fun of you for duckface."

Vivienne Westwood

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"The most amazing thing about this partnership was to be able to create modern products, with very high quality, for affordable prices"
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD-

 This is Vivienne Westwood one of my favourite designers as you know. I'm happy about this alliance between Vivienne and Melissa because now its easier to get some of her designs. My latest acquisition are these babes:

The sweet thing about this shoes is that one of my friends gave 'em to me as a present. It was completely unexpected and I was speechless when she said: "Okay, we want to buy 'em... Happy b-day, Merry x-mas, etc....." It felt good, I felt happy and I still am, not because only I LOOOOOVED these shoes since I saw 'em, because someone gave me something thinking in my happiness and didn't expect anything in exchange, because she really wanted me to feel happy about it.

You can check out some runway pics from the fabulous shoes collection during her Red Collection Spring 2010 show at London Fashion Week.: