What's in my purse?

This is my bag. 

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And here are the things I keep in it. The bag itself is Longchamp and can magically carry my groceries if it needs to. In it I have my glasses and sunglasses, a notebook I got from Carmilla, my almanac and a pen, my wallet which is from Baby the stars shine bright and my mobile phone in pochette I embroidered myself and of course my keys but they aren't very pretty so I'm not showing them. During summer I usually add a fan, to keep cool and during winter I carry a thermos of tea to keep warm.

Madame Parapluie

If I were a goddess

Kaino challenged me to tell you what kind of goddess I would be so here comes!

"If I Were A God..." -challenge!

Rules are as follows:

1. Tag back to the person who tagged you.

2. Answer the questions.

3. Add a question if you come up with a good one.

4. Challenge five other bloggers.

Mari got it pretty right when she said I would be the Epic Vampire Goddess of Night, Moon and Starry Skies. I would also add that if you suffer from insomnia that's probably my doing. Why should I an All powerful goddess be the only one who can't sleep? I am also a bit mischievous so all sorts of pranks will be something my followers have expect. 

As a goddess I would ride a huge black unicorn with bat wings to battle every night to overpower the hateful sun and give my followers the calm coolness and soothing darkness of the night. I would also have a flock of bats as pets and messengers to carry out my holy orders. If I were heavenly pissed of I probably would stop the sun coming up (What? It's a star too and thusly a part of my domain.) 

1. The global warming thingy will kill lots of stuff. You get to save one species and have to kill another. Which ones and why?

I would save dogs because puppies are adorable and kill those nasty little bug thingies that bite you and make nasty itchy bumps everywhere. I think the English term is Black flies. I hate those buggers. 

 2. Ok, since you are playing god, make a prayer your worshipers would have to pray every evening.

"Oh queen of darkness 

Silent and swift

Slay the sun 

and raise the night

so those who oppose thee

will fall to dreams. 

Of queen of darkness
merciful and kind
My blood I offer thee
so thine essence will inspire me"

I don't know if it would do much help to you mortals though but no one can blame you for trying.I would. Latin might work better though. I am a bit fancy that way.

3. Nice and poetic that one. Now, any sacraments you would want to have?

The giving of the beautiful virgins to nourish thine goddess.

Making sure thou art wearing clothes of good quality and fit. I will not have shabby looking followers.

Wearing of the night sky. (It makes a very sparkly dress) 

Bringing of the night eternal and the end of the world

4. I like this theme. Three annual ceremonies that would be held to celebrate you?

The hateful day of the undying sun

This celebration would take the place of midsummer as it is the only day your goddess can not overpower the sun. It would be celebrated by staying indoors locking every window and putting on thick heavy curtains to keep out the noise of the foolish who celebrate the sun. 

On this day your goddess expects to be given beautiful parasols to fend of the hateful sun. 

Night of horrors and love

Set on october 31st  this is the most romantic celebration in the schelude as this is the day your goddess deigned to marry one of her most loyal followers (from now on known as the Darling one). Gentle mischief would be expected to take place but your goddess will be too busy celebrating her anniversary to notice much off it.  

On this day it would be good to sacrifice black silk dresses and other black shiny items to your goddess. And make sure their quality is impressive or else I might go back to my old habit of dining from Beautiful virgins. 

The undisturbed night of starry skies

The longest night of the year which I personally would decorate with the  most wonderful array of stars, comets and perfect moonlight to shine with the pure white snow.
This is the only night of the year that I would expect the sacrament of giving of the Beautiful virgins all though it is appreciated on other nights as well. If any virgins aren't available I will accept any nice gothy boots, shiny sparkly black purses and black lace dresses given that the items meet my expectations of quality.

5. Just in case you become a god, what sacrifices we mortals should offer for you for a good weather and such benefits?

I will accept Beautiful virgins, black silk, lace or velvet dresses, bejeweled purses, super nice shoes (black), puppies and kittens and books. Books are good but if you dare give me Twilight I will personally rip out your jugular. 

6. Since there are the five of you playing gods, check each others blogs and tell us what kind of gods you think the others would be like according to their blogs.

Caramea: I have nothing to say against her own ideas. I would just add the powers of taking away good lace if you heavenly piss her of and the ability to walk in any heels no matter how high. 

Rinna: She would be the goddess of antique lace, ethical garments and spending money rationally. Her  powers would be giving that little voice of ration when you are thinking of buying something you do not need, being the little voice that says that buying antique lace is truly reasonable and reminding you of the almost exactly the same dress in your wardrobe.

Asio otus: The lady of impeccable make up and super nice wigs ruling over the domain of poofy petticoats guarded by her guard turtles and the cat Baisy. Her power would be to always succeed in putting on makeup and poofing up the petticoats. She rides a giant turtle. 

Elfie: The high queen of the faerie, and the flower growing ballerina. Where ever she dances during spring flowers will grow and where ever she dancing during autumn you will see fairy rings of mushrooms appear. She is the kind goddess of growth and daintyness. 

7. With which god of the other four would you most likely ally yourself with if needed?

With Caramea of course. Our combined powers would wreck such glorious mischief and sometimes it's nice to look when the world burns. 

8. Since there are five to choose from to worship, why would your supporters choose you?

I'm easy to please and you get to stay up late. Also glittery black things and vampire fiction. I would also be willing to give you ride on my black bat winged unicorn if you asked nicely enough. 

9. Tempting! What rules should the followers of your cult follow?

1. Thou shalt stay up at night so thine goddess has someone to talk to.
2. Thou shalt carry a parasol at all times during the hateful day to shield thine self from the even more hateful sun.

3. Thou shalt not make sexual advances when they are not wanted or We thine goddess shalt become very unpleasant. 

4. Thou shalt wear garments and accessories of good quality and proper fit. We shalt not have shabby followers.

5. Thou shalt drink the absinthe the darling one offers thee for it is an honour. 

6. Thou shalt not bully thine fellow worshipers or We shalt become very unpleasant. 

7. Thou shalt engage in mischief against thine enemies.

8. Thou shalt keep our holy days and sacraments

9. Thou shalt not were a more beautiful silk dress than we or more sparkly black accessories. 

10. Thou shalt stargaze every week to appreciate our work.

10. How would you end the World when the time comes? Your take on the apocalypse?

I would wrap the world into the night eternal and look as everyone freezes to death with some amusement. Then I would swiftly judge the people to find out if they belong in heaven or hell.

11. Ok, the World is ending, what will you offer as the after life?

Oh it would be so beautiful. Everyone would look stylish and classy and wear clothes of impeccable quality and have proper manners. There would be nice things to consume and peace all around. Naturally the hateful sun would be gone and we would always have calming moonlight or serene starlight and it would never be too cold to enjoy it. Everyone would have moonlit picnics and midnight tea parties. 

Unless of course you ended up in hell where the sun will eternally scorch you wearing the coarsest polyester garments and scratchy underwear. The only drink allowed would be dismally over brewed tea and sleep would be nonexistent. My little demons would beat those fallen to hell with parasols and laugh as they do it. The Hell is of course for those people who managed to piss me of. 

And I shall tag the following people: Shena, Amy, Redtonic, ShaDow and Karakuri. Have fun. I won't add any questions. because I can't think of good one right now. 

Kaikkein rakkaimmat lolitavaatteeni/asusteeni:

Moi-meme-moitie: Cathedral-liivimekko

Ensimmäinen unelmamekkoni. Ja ensimmäinen ulkomaan ostokseni jos muistini palvelee minua oikein.Rakastin printtiä heti kun näin sen enkä usko että koskaan pystyn myymään sitä. Käytän cathedralia edelleen silloin tällöin mutta se ei ole enää varsinaisen ybersuosikkivaatteen asemassa.

Cathedral jumperskirt

My first dream dress. And my first overseas purchase if I can trust my memory. I loved this print as soon as I saw it and don't think I'll ever be able to let it go. I still use it from time to time but it is no longer a favourite piece in my wardrobe.

Käsintehty bonnet

Tämä oli ensimmäinen kokonaan itse alusta lähtien tekemäni hattu. Tein kaavat itse, pohjan itse ja ompelin koko homman käsin. Tavallaan bonnet oli terapiaa dramaattisen koulunlopetukseni jälkeen, ompelua johon ompelukonetta ei tarvittu. Lopuksi vielä kirjailin nimikirjaimeni sen vuoriin. Harmi kyllä bonnetin käyttöön ei tarjoudu useinkaan mahdollisuutta. Yritän kuitenkin käyttää sitä mahdollisimman usein.

Handmade bonnet

Thsi was the first hat I made entirely by myself. Imade the patterns, I cut the fabrics, I hand stiched the entire thing with painstaking precicion. In a way it was a form of therapy after my dramatic leaving from school, some sewing that did not require a sewing machine. When finished I added my initials to the lining. Unfortunately there aren't very many opportunities to wear a bonnet but I'll try and find a chance everytime I got time.

Juliette & Justinen samettiliivimekko

Tämä mekko on erityinen siihen liittyvien muistojen takia. Se oli ylläni ensimmäisessä Princess Fairissä, joka on ensimmäinen tapahtuma jonka olen järjestänyt ja yksi parhaista kokemuksista koko elämässäni. Se oli myöskin ylläni viimeisimmän Traconin muotinäytöksessä joka oli aivan suunnattoman eeppinen tapaus. Lisäksi mekko on kaikkea sitä mitä lolitassa rakastan, ylellinen, vanhanaikainen ja kaunis.

Velvet jumperskirt by Juliette & Justine.

This dress is so important becaus of the memories tied to it. I wore it at the first Princess Fair which was one of the best experiences of my life. I also wore it to the Tracon fashion show last year and it was epic. Apart from this the dress represents everything I love in lolita, it is luxurious, elegant, beautifull and it has a spirit of old timey romance to it.

Mademoiselle Parapluie

Suosikkibrändini/ My favorite brands

Juliette & Justine

Juliette & Justine viehättää minua tietynlaisella aristokraattisuudellaan. Mekoissa ja paidoissa on vanhanaikaista, ylevää, eleganssia jota nähdään myös Victorian maidenin vaatteissa. Olen myös ihastunut tapaan jolla Juliette & Justine hyödyntää vanhoja taideteoksia mekoissaan, se on näyttävää mutta yksinkertaista. Ensimmäinen brändimekkoni oli myös Juliette & Justinea joten, brändillä on erityinen paikka sydämessäni.

I find Juliette & Justine attractive because its designs have a certain aristocratic air to them. Dresses, skirts and blouses emulate a gracefull, dignified elegance, which can also be seen on the designs of Victorian maiden. I find the way, Juliette & Justine utilizes classic art on their dresses and skirts, lovely. It is epic, yet simple and elegant. My first brand dress happened to be Juliette & Justine so this brand holds a special place in my heart.

Moi-même-Moitié

Moi-même-Moitié oli pitkään suosikkibrändini. Rakastin sen goottilaista eleganssia ja ihania kirkkoprinttejä. Ja vaikka nyt muut merkit ovat vieneet ensisijan, Moitiélla on edelleen asioita jotka ihastuttavat minua. Esimerkiksi merkin korut ovat hurmaavia, eritoten se blingattu risti sinisenä olisi kiva. Rakastan myös moitién aristokraattivaatteita vaikka itse pukeudunkin vain lolitaan.

Moi-même-Moitié was my favorite brand for a looong time. I used to love the gothic elegance and church prints of Moitié. And although other brands have now stolen the favorite spot, Moitié still has things that intrigue me. For example I just love the jewelery especially the jewel encrusted cross is gorgeus! I also love the aristocratic clothes although I wear only lolita.

Victorian maiden

Niin kuin mainitsin jo aiemmin, Victorian maiden viehättää minua aristokraattisuudellaan ja melkein kuninkaallisella eleganssillaan. Myös sen vanhanaikainen romanttisuus on ollut lähellä sydäntäni. Victorian maidenissä yhdistyvät monet asiat joita rakastan lolitassa: Vanhanaikaisuus, yksityiskohtainen mutta laadukas toteutus, tyylisilmä, klassisuus ja jonkinlainen synkkä romanttisuus (väristä riippuen luonnollisesti).

As I mentioned before I find Victorian maiden lovely because of it's aristocratic and almost regal elegance. I also love the oldtimey romantic aspect of the brands look. Victorian maiden combines many of my favorite things about lolita: Old fashioned femininety, attention to detail with high quality standard, sense of style, classiness and some sort of dark romantic style (depending on the colour of course).

Innocent World

Innocent World on uusi tulokas suosikkilistallani. Olen aina pitänyt sen pitkähihaisista mekoista, mutta useimmiten muut vaatteet eivät ole napanneet. Nyt olen kuitenkin aivan myyty. Innocent World tuo kaappiini uudenlaista suloisuutta jota, olen jo jonkinaikaa kaivannut. Lisäksi merkin paidat ovat upeita.

Innocent World is relatively new on my favorite list. I have always liked the long sleeved dresses they have but the other things haen't been that big of a thing for me. Now however I totally love them! Innocent World brings a new kind of cuteness to my wardrobe which it has been lacking for some time. I adore their shirts too!

Näiden lisäksi pidän luonnollisesti myös omista luomuksistani, tietyistä indiebrändeistä ja vintagesta.

Other than the above I naturally like my own creations, specific indie brands and vintage.

Mademoiselle Parapluie

Kun aloin kirjoittaa tätä en oikein tiennyt mitä sanoa. Omaa tyyliään on yllättävän vaikeaa kuvailla. Itse sanoisin että pukeudun synkkään classiciin voimakkailla goottivivahteilla mutta moni on varmaan erimieltä. Väripalettini rajoittuu lähinnä niihin synkempiin väreihin.Käytän paljon mustaa, jonkin verran tummanpunaista, hopeaa ja tummansinistä ja joskus valkoista. Asusteeni ovat usein hyvin makaabereja (Raakku ja kumppanit) ja perinteisin goottilaisia (ristit ja Alchemy gothicin korut). Pidän eeppisistä goottisaappaista ja hunnutetuista päähineistä. Mekkojeni leikkaukset ovat paria poikkeusta lukuunottamatta kuitenkin hyvin classisia ja suosikkibrändini ovat tällä hetkellä Juliette & Justine, Victorian maiden ja Innocent world.

When I started writing this I did not know what to say. It's very hard to describe one's personal style. I would say that my look is a dark classic with very strong gothic nyances, but there are those who surely disagree. My colour palette has ostly dark colours like black, some reds, greys and blues. My accessories are motly on the macabre side (Raakku & Co.) and traditionally gothic (Crosses, Alchemy gothic stuff). I like epic gothic boots and veiled headdresses. However, the designs and cuts of my dresses are rather classic and my favorite brands at the moment are Juliette & Justine, Victorian maiden and Innocent world.

Pidän historiallisista vaikutteista ja pyrinkin yhdistämään niitä omaan tyyliini. Eritoten viktoriaaninen aika kiehtoo minua, vaikka sydämessäni on aina paikka myllynkivikauluksille. Historia kiehtoo minua muutenkin joten linee luonnollista että se näkyy ajoittain myös vaatetuksessani. Soisin toisinaan näyttäväni hienon viktoriaanisen kartanon neidiltä surupuvussaan, luonnollisesti.

I do like historical influence in clothing and do try to add some to my personal style. Especially victorian era fascinates me although there is a place in my hearth for elizabethan collars. History is one of my grande passions so it is natural for it to show in my choices of clothing. I would very much like to look like a young lady of a victorian manor house in mourning of course.

Tyyli-ikoneita/Style icons

Blair Waldorf

Blair Waldorfin tyyli on ihanan klassinen. Siinä on yläluokkaista tyttömaisyyttä jota toivon voivani yhdistää lolityyliini. Hänen vaatteensa istuvat poikkeuksetta lähes täydellisesti ja asuissa on mielenkiintoisia mutta kuitenkin huolella valittuja yksityiskohtia. Hänen hiuspantansa ja klassiset kenkänsä ja korunsa ovat inspiroineet minua jo pitkään. Vaikka Blairin tyyli on klassinen siinä on piristivää yllätyksellisyyttä. Hän tietää aina miten pukeutua tilanteen mukaan ja se on ehdottomasti tärkeää minullekin.

Blair Waldorf's style is classic in the loveliest way. It has a flair of high class girliness which I wish to incorporate on my lolistyle. Her clothes are almost always perfectly fitted and her outfits have interesting and well chosen details. Her headbands, classic shoes, jewlery and bags have inspired me for a long time. Although Blair's style is classic it has uplifting and surpirinsing spirit. She always knows what to wear regardless of the situation and that is definetly important to me.

Claudia de Lioncourt, Mina Harker, Lucy Westrenza

Tai kuka tahansa muu historiallisessa vampyyrielokuvassa tai kirjassa esiintynyt naishahmo. Vampyyrielokuvissa on usein yvin samantyyppinen tapa puvustaa. Puvut ovat ylellisiä, juhlavia ja ajoittain hyvin ylilyöviä. Tyyli on hyvin goottilainen ja hyvin romanttinen. En sano että nämä hahmot insiroivat jokapäiväistä tyyliäni (vaikka luksusta arkeen onkin hieno periaate) mutta koen heidät ehdottomasti tyyli-idoleikseni ja nautin tyylin ylellisyyden yhdistämisestä juhlavimpiin kokonaisuuksiini.

Or any other heroine in a historical vampire movie or book. In these kinds of movies they use a very similiar type of style. The clothes are opulent, festive and sometimes very over the top. The lok is very gothic and very much romantic. I'm not saying that these characters inspire my everyday look (Though everyday luxury is a fine principal) but I feel that they are my style idols and I do enjoy to combine this look to my more festive outfits.

Muut lolitat

Ja eritoten ystäväni. Vaikka en voikkaan kuvitella pukeutuvani kuin Caramea tai Halktia, ihailen heidän tyylejään suuresti. Molemmat ovat persoonallisia, upeita ja lahjakkaita ja eikös se ole tärkeintä.

And especially my friends. Although I couldn't imagine to wear stuff like Caramea of Halktia I admire styles greatly. They both are unique, faboulous and talente and is that not what style is all about.

Mademoiselle Parapluie.

Lolitameme1: Best lolita fashion advice you've ever received.

En ainakaan nyt muista koskaan saaneeni suoraan minulle suunnattua neuvoa. Paras yleisesti suunnattu neuvo kuitenkin löytyi gothic charm schoolista ja sen voisi tiivistää sanoihin ajattele rajojen ulkopuolelta. Gothic charm schoolin Lady of manners neuvoo käyttämään erikoisia ja omalaatuisia materiaaleja asusteisiin. Esimerkkinä voitaisiin mainita erinäiset joulu -tai halloweenkoristeet, kirpparilöydöt ja muut omituisen erikoiset ja kauniit asiat. Tätä filosofiaa voidaan varmasti soveltaa koko tyyliin eikä pelkästään asusteisiin. Jos jokin ei varsinaisesti ole lolitaa, tee siitä lolitaa. Toisin sanoen paras koskaan saamani vinkki kuuluu näin: Ole luova ja pane se toimimaan!

I can’t remember if anyone has ever offered me any personalized advice on style but the best general one I’ve ever had comes from the genius mind of Lady of the Manners from Gothic Charm School. She tells us to use creative thinking, when picking materials to accessories projects. Such materials are for example, Christmas and Halloween decorations, flea market finds and other objects of unusual beauty. I am sure this philosophy can be subjected to a whole style instead of just accessories. If something isn’t literally Lolita, make it Lolita. So basically the best advice I ever had is: Be creative and make it work!

Mademoiselle Parapluie