Sunday's Song: Nana ♥

Today I went to a Japanese Market and while stopping at every stall marvelling at all the adorable (and delicious) things, my eye also caught some Nana manga. Unfortunately I couldn't get anything because I'm broker than broke, but I was instantly reminded of this beautiful song and have been listening to it  again non-stop ever since. It always makes me want to cry, not only because it reminds me of Nana itself but also because of the beautiful lyrics.

Travel to the moon
The dream where you first appeared fades out
The light of the star, I longed for is taken away
The smile I had to forget in order to be strong,
For sure if we're together, we can take it back 

Open your eyes
I'm here waiting for you
Even if the future is different from now
I'm here waiting for you
I keep on screaming
I'm sure all I have to do
Is pull in the thread that connects our hearts
So the person I was back then
Would open her eyes
No need to cry 

Travel in silence
I can reach you if I stretch out my hands
The only memory I have of you
Is so far away

Aaaah and look at these cute Nana cosplays! ♥

Oosaki Nana by Yabesuke

Photo by: Kazuya22.

Nana's cosplayed by Zerotaros and 小松奈々.

I want to go to Japan so badly again now (not like I usually don't feel like that..)! And I want to cosplay! And I want to make more friends who are interested in Japanese pop culture. Whenever I go to a Japanese themed event (markets, concerts etc.) everyone is always so nice. I was so jealous of everyone's awesome costumes and gorgeous dresses. There was actually someone who wanted to take a picture of me, but honestly, I felt super dull and uninteresting compared to all those cosplayers and lolita girls (ﾉ◕﹏◕)ﾉ

Japan, I love you.

Nana inspired wishlist

Ever since I watched Nana I've been dreaming of punky lolita outfits with Vivienne Westwood accessories... Here are some of my dream items put together. It's like a mixture of Nana Komatsu and Nana Osaki ♥

Black Bow Platform Lolita Boots, Milanoo ♥ Classic Orb Coconut Bag Black, Vievienne Westwood ♥ Love Orb Giant Necklace Rose, Vivienne Westwood

Black Bow Wool Lolita Coat, Milanoo ♥ Mini Bas Relief Bracelet Light Topaz, Vivienne Westwood ♥ Rocking Horse Shoes, Vivienne Westwood ♥ Pink and Black Lolita dress, Milanoo

I am actually in love with those boots.. Better start looking for a job.

♥♥ Nana ♥♥

I finally brought myself to watch the Nana live action movie! I am happy to say that I'm not disappointed. On the contrary. I loved it :3 Obviously they left some parts of the storyline out. If they hadn't this movie probably would've taken way too long anyway. But I think they really did the anime and manga justice by paying close attention to detail and of course: the amazing cast!

I remember an old friend of mine loved this series way back when, but at the time I guess it just wasn't for me. I'm thrilled watching it now though, especially since the characters are the same age as I am and go through similar experiences, emotions and other fun and/or complicated in life. It's good having something to relate to. Even though the storyline is most likely entirely fiction, the emotions and events in this series are so real. You won't be able to watch this without crying and laughing hysterically and even taking a couple of minutes to think about it all before moving on.

I have yet to finish reading the manga (which I'm currently doing online, so that's why it's going slow) but at least I can highly recommend both the anime and live action movie. And oh what the heck, go read the manga too! Since books are always better than movies. ♥

February 17, 2012.

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My Friday..

New fresh hot pink hair!

and finishing my big bow sparkly purple headband!
Obviously inspired by Tiny Tangerines' headbands <3

Grilled eggplant sandwiches with fresh basil. SO DELICIOUS!
(pic source)

Painting my favorite shoes for class  

Watching Nana

Hope you'll all have a great weekend!

xoxo