New layout, and long time no post ^^

Ahh it's been a while since i blogged, I've been busy handing in resumes, sowing whatever i can get my hands on drawing designs, yadda yadda yadda,  pretty much everything i wanted to do all last year but couldn't justify ^^
I've promised a Friend of mine a Lolita shoot, so that's on the table at the moment, but I'll leave  you with my most recent creation.

Do you like the new layout?? The background is a sketch of a lollita skirt i want to make ^^

I've loved pinstripes for a long time, and simple outfits with something small to bling them up. While I'm not good at doing that with my normal clothes, i seem to be getting the hang of it in kitsuke.

For this i chose a gold earring that has a chain tassel and a piece that clips around the top of your lobe (can't remember what it's called) unfortunately they don't often sell them in pairs, but i the same one the other day on sale and bought it so i had a pair ^^

The tateya musubi came out really nicely and crisp, so I'm quite happy with that ^^ This obi is truly one of my faves.

The kimono itself is unlined. I rarely line mine,
1: because I have trouble getting it to line up nicely
2: It's expensive ( i could be making more XP)
and last but not least,
3: I'm a snow Bunnie through and through, Australia being warmer most of the year, i prefer to not have the extra warmth so i can make more use out of my geometric kimono ^^

I think if when i get a job they'll let me, this would be a great kimono to wear during multicultural work. Business like, but definitely quirky and kimono.

If i ever made my own kimono brand, you'd probably see a lot of stuff like this,
I'd be curious to hear your thoughts.

Matta ne,
Siren
 

Japanese speaking exam

So, The Tuesday just gone, i had my  Jap speaking exam for my final year 12 exams.
It was hard going in since i was straight after lunch, and had to wait a bit outside for them to ask me to come in.  By that point i just wanted to get in their and get on with ^^
Surprisingly, i think i did well. Until your tested in a proper situation, you don't realise how much you've learnt.

Today, my Japanese sensei video my sister and i asking us for tips and about our experience so she could she the next years year 12 and so on, to help with their exam. I think it's a very good idea.
We may upload it to YouTube, if i do, I'll be sure to post a link.


I had planned on wearing kimono, but i decided after working out it would be a 1 hour drive, plus i would be hanging around for around 2 hours, on a hot Australian spring day waiting to go in, that it may not be my best plan
So on that, i didn't wear kimono, but i took lots of photos ^^
The examiners seemed impressed XP

My school is having a uniform free day tomorrow. I decided since it was my last day of formal school i would have a bit of fun.
I'm going to wear my year 6 primary school tshirt. I laughed so hard when i put it on tonight and i still fit, the only change, is I'm no longer washboard flat XD (quite the opposite actually)

This Friday is my Muck up day/ celebration day, whatever you wish to call it. I have a fantastic outfit planned for it, and I'm looking forward to sharing it.

Hope your all well.

Siren
 

Art exhibition

Yesterday, i spent most of my free periods helping  set up my schools year 12 art exhibition, I helped move across and display 90% of the photography works. Job well done XD
On the other hand, my right hand now has six large paper cuts, and my nails arn't looking much better XD

Tonight we made the opening and i decided to wear kimono.
I chose a very special obi as it was one i made especially for my photography class from a photo of a kookaburra transferred onto calico.

Me at the exhibition, please excuse the blurring, our VCE artworks shouldn't be online till December.

Just a shot so you can see the back ^^

 

What do you think???

 

The lollita inspired kitsuke !

So i bought a Friend of my a issue of the Gothic and Lolita bible for her birthday, and it inspired a Lolita inspired kitsuke.
But my hairs so long at the moment it would take hours to put curls in my hair. Enter sister! Shorter hair and twin resemblance XP
What do you think of our Lolita inspired kitsuke???
http://www.flickr.com/photos/49530345@N03/7821870564/in/photostream/

Hmm i seem to be getting better at creating interesting ensembles. If only i had some taisho pieces T_T

The CO-Ordination challenge tell all your freinds and join in the fun!!!

I havce been running this for a month or so on my Da page and a thread on ig. But i would like to spread far and wide for interested partys ^^

well heres the thing, i'm not completly happy with the co-ordinations i have created with my kimono collection and i'd like to ask some of my fantastic wathcer and freinds.
And for anyone wanting to do this for a kimono fella, Hikari kun has decided to join in; http://www.immortalgeisha.com/ig_bb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=20240&p=255933#p255933 his da page is here ^^; http://hikari-evyon.deviantart.com/
I've posted 3 pictures on my flickr acount,
here; http://www.flickr.com/photos/49530345@N03/7695883474/in/photostream/
here; http://www.flickr.com/photos/49530345@N03/7695884324/in/photostream/
and here; http://www.flickr.com/photos/49530345@N03/7695885822/in/photostream/
the first with my kimono, the second my obi, the third my obiage, jime, and collars.
I would like you to pick the pieces as you would do for yourself. ( i have given each a number) and i will put them togethor and post a shot, if you have an idea in mind with a certain style (miniskirt/3 quarter length/trailing, certain musubi, way of tying obiage, wanted accesorie, hair or shoes. let me know that as well.
If you want to join in, send me a note or comment here.
If your on Immortal Geisha heres a link to the thread ; http://www.immortalgeisha.com/ig_bb/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=20220&p=255381#p255381
Let's see if we can come up with something awesome.
:iconfariskalin: co-ordinated one fantastic, i wouldnever have used these 2 togethor if you hadn't mentioned i, so thankyou ^^
http://siren10101.deviantart.com/#/d59v46v
And these 2 were co-ordinated by Rubiminki, of Immortal geisha forums.
http://siren10101.deviantart.com/art/co-ordinated-by-rubyminky-318900232?q=gallery%3Asiren10101&qo=0
http://siren10101.deviantart.com/art/co-ordinated-by-rubyminky-2-318900531?q=gallery%3Asiren10101&qo=0

Lyuba's outfit;
http://siren10101.deviantart.com/art/co-ordinated-by-lyuba-319272334
Jenki90's
http://siren10101.deviantart.com/art/co-ordinated-by-Jenki90-2-319269260
http://siren10101.deviantart.com/art/co-ordinated-by-jenki90-319268452
Seiryuu's
http://siren10101.deviantart.com/art/co-ordinated-by-seiryuu-319272789
Kaiyo's
http://siren10101.deviantart.com/art/Co-ordinated-by-Kaiyo-IG-324814893
Edrick's
http://siren10101.deviantart.com/art/co-ordinated-by-Edrick-324813466?q=gallery%3Asiren10101&qo=2
Dragon-Geisha's
http://siren10101.deviantart.com/art/co-ordianted-by-Dragon-Geisha-324813936?q=gallery%3Asiren10101&qo=1

 it's great to see all of the outfits people have been comming up for me, but what is making me even more happy is the discussion it's creating. People not wanting to contribute because they are worried about rule, or that they like me lack a sence of colour co-ordination, and like to chuck whatevor togethor before asking someone else if it looks ok. Or for those who are confident with there own styles and are giving me something of there own to create. It truly is fantastic to whatch. So i urge anyone who wants to whethor you know the kimono rules or not to have a go. This is experimentation, not critism, and the result is beutifull ^^

update ^^

ah the kimono from the last post now needs a new lining due to mildew, thanks for noticing mum before it went to far ^^

any way, looks like I'm in tired mode at the moment, i have 1 long sac this week and a folio check coming, as well as plans for another shoot, a need to finish the measurements for a speaker set I'm building and a general lack of time even when i seem to have some XD
On the bright side i finished the first disk of final fantasy 7. It's funny how when you only play that game the full renders just look mind blowing, (even though compared to now...) anyway i can see what others saw in it in 1997, and i like it XD

See you soon, maybe when i resurface next week ^^
Siren

washing kimono

Yesterday i did a photo shoot at the local gardens with my sister, 3 friends and 1 me.

It was fantastic fun but i may not post any pics since 99% are going into a folio, anyway, i managed to sit on something and I’ve had to wash my kimono. Scary stuff since i had just re sown the hem and was hoping that it wouldn't break any more thread. Luckily most of the stains came out with soap and elbow grease. now all i have to do is wait for it too dry and then iron it. Crossing my fingers i haven’t wrecked one of my favourites.

Siren out.