London~

So on a more personal note.... I am going to LONDON with my school. I think its pretty neat... though I will probably leave my camera at home, [the thing is to big to carry around] and stick to making pictures with my iphone. :]
I can't wait for it to start... though it does mean i have to go a week with out internet.... and video games are put on halt too... D:

But luckly i found my Copic marker again <3

 

I have missed them.

This will ensure I have enough to do over the next week... next to sight seeing and meeting old friends and such. 

I will return with street art, video games and more~ 

for now i leave you with Gakupo.

N e W - G a M e : Demon's Souls

 

First Impression: WTFFFFFF~!!?? [O3O;]

Question: Is it just me or is this game Brutal from the start???
In the first 2 hrs of playing it i already lost count of how often I died by getting jumped, running into opponents and just generally getting my as kicked by mindless insane knights with OP defense. It's the first time since a while I have actually had the urge to throw my Controller into my TV. [Which is a good thing. ;D]
Tough I miss being able to jump [normally it's what i do... .a.lot.] The Graphics and game play are awesome and after finally getting a hang of all the controls I finally stopped dying more -i think...-. PLUS the being able to roll and jump backwards seems to make up for it.
Personally I think it's probably one of the best games that came out, or even will come out this year.
And even though I fear that there will be a LOT more dying [or instant death in case of boss battles], futile attempts to run away from high level opponents before being unceremoniously massacred and  fight my way back through the entire level to reach my blood stain [to collect all the souls i lost when dying in the first place], I think this game is a over all upgrade for my collection.

Though a little side note: I think this game will be the end of my sanity...

2 must see movies for 2010~! *trailers*

BOth are awesome and literally kick ass. Comic book haters beware cause this is the shitz~ <3

Ghibli Favorites~?

For me it's really hard to choose but I do have my favorites. It is safe to say all of Hayao Miyazaki's & Ghibli's creations count amongst the cutest on this planet and if you were not already a fan of (or didn't know about) studio ghibli's work in 2009, you were after seeing ponyo (which happend to a lot of the kids in my class).
My first studio Ghibli was "Princess Mononoke" it was even in cinemas and one of the best experiences I had with my Drea (bestie). I immediately fell in love with with the Kodama~

I think out of all the ghibli movies it is my favorite. I must say I especially the the soundtrack. *got it on ipod* 

Yes all of my favorites in one post... well nearly. ^^ 

  Its

[I really can't wait to get my Ghibli sleeve.]

Girly Backflash #1: Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon

I used to be obsessed with this show. Why? Because it was so cute, girly and awesome I can't believe it is not showing on tv anymore. I guess you can say I still love reminiscing watching the show. Further more you cant help but love Naoko Takeuchi's character designs. And you may definitely not forget her amazing shoujo manga. (I have always envied her talent for drawing cute magical girls.)
A few days ago one of my lovely besties sent me a hilarious you tube videos that brought back memories.

Cute tattoos~

I am in love with tattoos~ Especially colorful ones.

I myself only have one. (the other three being traditional black and white.) I did want to share some of the tattoos I found online though. I think they are wonderful. (makes me want to go right back to planning my ghibli sleeve.)

new find~ Kazuko Taniguchi

Kazuko Taniguchi achieved her illustration carrier by designing CD sleeves, fliers, cut illustrations for magazines, and postcard designs. She likes to draw cute and slim girl dressed in traditional Japanese Kimono clothes as well as anything shiny or floral. Her detailed illustration are highly original, and always manage to stand out amongst the vast amount of “cute” illustrations by other talented artists like herself.
Personally the colors and her way bringing a curtain feeling into the painting attract me the most.

Cute meets Creepy, Deranged and Sexually Provocative

Junko Mizuno (it's a link to her blog since her website is under construction) is one of my favorite artists. I have been DIEING to post her. Her works are unique, spicy and absolutely adorable. I love it how they are so very disturbing at the same time. I got hooked on her works a few years ago when my aunt bought me her book 'Pure Trance'. (I think i was about 16 at the time)
Let me warn you now it is nothing for people that are easily offended.

Her art tends to be rather explicit BUT definitely addicting.

fixed fixed fixed~

So fun thing.... i managed to fix my commets... after AGES! wow I fail at technology. So sad. But its up and running and I hope it'll stay that way for a while. (It would be just my luck~)

Lol-Cats love~

Wini~ on Haarlemmer Straat

Yes! Another vintage store to love. The store Wini on Haarlemmerstraat is super cute and has tones of accessories to go with the clothes.
their website

Haarlemmerstraat 29
1013 EJ Amsterdam
T: 020 4279393

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New Game On Pre-Order!! //BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger\\

MORE GAMES FOR MARLEY~

I'm so exciteddddddd~ I got a new game on pre-order that will, hopefully, blow my mind! I'm talking about the new game: BlazBlue Calamity Trigger. You know what makes it even more exciting then just any plain ol' beat-em-up??? It's by the guys that brought us the kick ass game series Guilty Gear. Very hot, I know. Now for those of you that have not clue what I am talking about: Guilty Gear is one of the best 2D beat-em-up's (fighting games) that has ever been brought into exsistance. From the game play to the graphics the games have always been top notch. And the character designs are to die for. (No not cute... none of my games are I am afraid. They are more kick ass... literally. ;P)

[Guilty Gear 10 for ps2]

BlazBlue, expected to come out 2 April 2010 in the Netherlands (and I believe all of Europe) is a totally new, fresh addition towards the 2D beat-em-up gaming genre. Well that is UNLESS you are the boyfriend of a curtain best friend, and have the imported Japanese version at home since god knows how long. Yes I am Jealous.
Though I must say I haven't gotten to see it up close and personal yet I am already in love with the character designs and the in game screen shots. I'm all for the color, the fast flashes across the TV screen and of course the Guilty Gear styled music.

My favorite design?
Taokaka~ the weird psycho cat girl.
I am definitely debating about getting the cosplay costume. I love the sinister 'cuteness' of the character. The discription that is given her character on the BlazBlue blog (english) is:

Taokaka - A would-be 'vigilante', if she knew what that word meant, she has been sent by her village to capture 'Rawrgna' to get lots of money.

Rawrgna better known as Ragna the Bloodedge, who can probably be seen as the main protagonist of the game since all characters are in some way linked to him.

Well there isn't much more I can add to it seeing I havent played the game yet. However If you guys want to check out the websites I'll post them at the bottom of the post, right after the screens.

links:
official European site
official North American site

Amsterdam Store: The Darling

The Darling is a new shop-Valhalla in the middle of the Nine Streets in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. App-on entering feel like a kid in a candy store. And you literally won't know where to start looking!

The collection consists of a good mix of vintage & designer, while at the same time being unique and affordable. Consisting of cute clothing brands, shoes, jewelry and other accessories that will just make you want more.

To top off the candy store feeling and experience, there are sugary sweet cupcakes lead you into temptation even more.

If ever in Amsterdam don't miss out on a visit:

Runstraat 4
1016 GK Amsterdam
T: 020-5233423

the Darling Website

(all photos are property of The Darling.)

Mangaka of the Month:: Ai Yazawa

So first a little intro on the 'Manga-ka of the month' entry. This is where I want to share my favorite manga-ka with you guys. Some are cute, some just plain awesome (less cute) but for the sake of pretty shoujo girls and amazing character designs I will start with: AI YAZAWA!

(Miwako from Paradise Kiss)

This is one of the manga artists you should absolutely get to know if you haven't already. She wrote:
(with wiki links to the latest manga's)

• 15-nenme (1986)
• Love Letter (1987)
• Kaze ni Nare! (1988)
• Escape (1988)
• Ballad Made Soba ni Ite (1989, 2 volumes)
• Marine Blue no Kaze ni Dakarete (1990–1991, 4 volumes)
• Usubeni no Arashi (1992)
• Tenshi Nanka Ja Nai (1992–1995, 8 volumes)
• Gokinjo Monogatari (1995–1998, 7 volumes)
• Kagen no Tsuki (1998–1999, 3 volumes)
• Paradise Kiss (2000–2004, 5 volumes)
• Nana (2000–ongoing, 21 volumes in Japan so far)

She also did the character designs for the manga 'Princess Ai' (which is fully drawn by the lovely Misaho Kujiradou... her art = amazing as well)
My favorite Manga series by Yazawa is, by far, Paradise Kiss. It's cute, amazing art, great story and it brought my back to shoujo Mangas.

TV-less Glory and all the good things it brings

So here's the thing; my tv decided to go on strike to day... I have absolutely NO MORE channels. How ever on the up side that gives me time for other things. Such as surfing the net and looking for cute accessories for my Nintendo DS. (seeing that it looks plain and chewed up... especially on the picture.) I must say I found some really cute examples. <3
I really can not wait to decorate my ds-lite. There are so many options.

sites for decoration kits and ideas:
strapya world (jp)
Fancy Pocket