Lolita fashion was probably one of the first instances when I really, whole-heartedly embraced fashion and understood that this subculture was not merely a means of self-expression--but more deeply, a way of life. My hunger for porcelain skin and an Angelic Pretty wardrobe died down after a year or so, sadly putting these cake-sweet fantasies to an end. However, I did choose to paint my entire room a shade of bubblegum pink though--which was probably the greatest effort I've made to incorporate an element of the loli subculture into my life outside the online world.
I recently stumbled upon subversive kawaii when I revisited a blog I used to frequent all the time in high school for old times' sake. I think my best attempt to describe this new phenomenon is: ultra badass-ness hidden beneath a generous layer of pink sprinkles and buttercream frosting. However, what intrigued me most was the seemingly all frills and pink facade enshrouding a darker message. At first glance, you might completely miss the strikingly obvious nuances--but that's what I love about it: the subtle juxtaposition between the two contrasting entities is refreshing because it gets you thinking. Subversive kawaii is weird and new and exciting all the the same time--and as a result, far more challenging to immediately understand and label. Has girl power and new-wave feminism reached a new platform? As she presents herself in total deception, she still remains true to self, uncompromising her values for nobody.
yours truly,
goodwillgrrl
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