Call for Models!

Hello darlings!

Again, it's been awhile. Summer was...well, let's not go there. xD Anywho, work promotion means better hours and I'll finally have more time to work on this poor blog. Now let's get to the good stuff!

I snagged an artist alley table at Kikori Con and am participating in the JFashion show which means...I need models!

Kikori Con is in Flagstaff, Arizona. It will be held at the Little America Hotel. Here are the details and requirments...

• Must be 18 or older to participate.
• No modeling experience needed! I can teach you how to walk if need be. However, if you do have modeling or cosplay photos or a portfolio I'd love to see your work! 
• Please have reliable transportation to and from the con. You will also need to be available for two fittings. These can be scheduled at your convenience. :) 
• Kikori Con runs from November 6th to 8th. The fashion show is usually on Saturday night(which would be the 7th) at around 7pm. You will need to show up at LEAST two hours before the show starts(5pm, tentatively) for hair, makeup, and final tweaks. 
• PLEASE conduct yourself in a professional and classy manner! Leave all drama at the door. We don't do that here. 
• Depending on whether or not I have an assistant you may need to do your own hair and/or makeup. I will bring brushes, cleaner, and eyeshadow pallets, but you will need to bring your own base, foundation, mascara, eyeliner, and lip color. 

If you live in or around the area and would like to participate please shoot an email to candygraffitishop@gmail.com! 

Saboten Con 2014 Writeup and Pics!

Hello darlings!

Saboten was a BLAST this year! We had so much fun!!!

There were a ton of awesome cosplayers and great panels, and the staff announced next year it was moving to a bigger venue! :D 

Roughly half the Etsy inventory was sold this weekend along with lots of new pieces we didn't get a chance to post yet. We will be starting an archive to feature these pieces, but that's another post. :P 

In addition to the cosplays there were lots of adorable and amazing street fashion outfits! We didn't get many pictures because we were busy manning the booth but we did get a few, and they can be found in the album below, and also on our Facebook page. Please note that a couple photos are not posted because a couple attendees were under the age of 18.

Also, I cosplayed as a delphox. Team Rocket tried to recruit me, but failed. :3

Also...here is the video for the Jfashion show! Our Visual Kei outfit is at 4:34 and the pop kei outfit is at 17:10. Many thanks to Studio 2 for recording the show!

Here are a few photo galleries showcasing the awesome cosplayers: 

Cynagen's Saboten Con Gallery 8/29/14

Alvin Johnson Photography Saboten Gallery

Eurobeat Kasumi Photography: Friday Vol 1
Eurobeat Kasumi Photography: Friday Vol. 2
Eurobeat Kasumi Photography: Saturday Vol. 1

There will be more links as I find them/as they are posted, and also more videos to post that would make this blog entry quite long. xD Time to get cracking on the next post! 

Stay fabulous!
-Vik 

Shojono Tomo Live Art and Fashion Show

Tokyo Fashion was on hand at Shojono Tomo's live art and fashion show. They made a video covering the event, and it was awesome!

Tomo's outfits were a more literal take on pop kei. The garments themselves were white, with pop art illustrations painted onto them in bright neon colors with bold black outlines and graphics. Models walked the runway with flamboyant props including large baby bottles containing Barbies and blow-up dolls. 

To cap off the show, she painted a T-shirt that had been altered to fit two people. Using spray paint, paint bottles, and brushes, she painted an abstract design on the shirt while the models were wearing it, in a mock wedding ceremony.

An exhibition following the show displayed more of Tomo's artwork, including sculptures, illustrations, and large canvases.

It was definitely an inspration. :) I can't wait to see what she does next! 

-Vik