30 AugHonest Unique Blog-Love #5 & #6

Okay, so I let a week lapse. I was working days straight without a day off and then I spent my few days off celebrating a birthday and saying Goodbye to some much loved coworkers. It’s been craaaaaaaaazy for the past few weeks. I hope you’ll forgive me!

So, here’s the deal. Every week, I read a ton of blog entries. Anything that stands out to me as useful to others, particularly original, or anything else verging on extraordinary will be featured the -following- week in a blog post. Here are the gems from August 15th through 29th!


My American Idols & I @ Work!

Blooomzy impressed me with some recent outfit photos!

Cherri shared some inspiring hair-photo-finds.

Mitsu made another “What were they thinking!?” post and though she’s made SO MANY USEFUL posts, lately… this is still my favorite. …and I admit I kinda want the “Robin Hood” hat that Moussy thinks girl scouts are fond of.

Samispoon became Chinatsu.

Violet in a fit of “horrorvacuii” assaulted a camera with glitter & cuteness!

Chouzuru shared some fabulous shopping finds.

Keikk talks about Fall Gal fashion & I feel so inspired!

A Coordinate post on Subliminal Code blew me away.

Milktea posted some recent shopping finds and about her sick laptop. I love my computers (yes, plural) so much and I like when fashionable girls lament about them being dead or sick. It makes me feel like I’m not so strange to care about my computers…

Rii talks about why she loves D.I.A. and I agree! D.I.A. reminds me of the styles that helped me transition from Yamanba into a more relatable look back in 2003 & 2004.

Ain posted new pics! I always love seeing her style <3

27 AugHUB-hopping Orlando #3 CPB & Bliss


This post isn’t just another Cast Party Bus & Nightclub review. This is a place for me to lay down my last partying memory w/ Laura D. She’s my friend from the Netherlands and I’m going to miss her so much! We’ll work together a few more days before she’s gone, but this was our last nightclub adventure.

She’s definitely one of the people that has made Orlando-life worthwhile. We don’t have many interests in common (other than dancing!) but we have compatible personalities. I love how easy-going she is and that she’s always wanting to run around and explore the place we live in. I’m not sure how things will be once she’s gone. On the bright side, I now have a valid excuse to hop a plane to Europe!

See you in the future, LauraD!

Oh, but as always… Outfit, first:


Dress: Forever 21
Shoes: Aerosoles
Necklace: Forever 21
Bracelets: Various places
Earrings: Forever 21

We went to Bliss UltraLounge on “Jersey Shore” night. I’ve never watched that show. Apparently, some girl named “Angelina” from the show was at the club. I heard her voice a few times on the DJ’s mic. I never saw her. Or maybe I did. I imagine she doesn’t stick-out much.

Okay, now for the rant. I swear I’m not hard to please. I know I’ve complained about every nightclub I’ve been to since getting to Orlando, but… really… I’m not a snob.

In fact, Bliss Ultralounge tries their absolute best to cater to snobs by making the layout of the building 70% VIP-section! The “nobodies” that aren’t willing to shell out $100+ for a cheap bottle of booze are shoved into the other 30%. THAT wouldn’t be a problem back home in Mississippi. We have BIG HONKIN’ nightclubs just like we have BIG HONKIN’ houses, cars, yards, children, bellies, etc. Here in Orlando, nightclubs are about as big as a shoebox. 30% of a shoebox can’t hold all those egos, trust me.

Why are all my pictures so crappy? I have a “nobody” digital camera that needs a bit of distance between subject & lense. I couldn’t get two inches away from anyone I was standing next to.

I admired the way that tube-dress didn’t fall off of me while I was dancing.
Now that I’m really thinking about it… the poor thing just didn’t have anywhere to go.

Bliss Ultralounge gets a big-fat “Thanks, but no-thanks” from me. I won’t be going back unless dragged, kicking and screaming.


Crystal Chandeliers. Fancy.


Lore & LauraD


New Friend: Michelle H!


The view from the VIP section.
Don’t ask how we got up there. *cough*


Accidental Artsy-fartsyness.
It’s cuz I’m an art major.


LauraD, Des, Lore, and I!


Idol/Epic girls are beautiful!

27 AugGiving Galness!


Picture from Universal-Doll.com
Click here or the above image to enter Miss Mitsu’s Giveaway at Universal-Doll~!

The list of goodies includes:

  • D.U.P. Koakuma EYES – The ones many Ageha and Popteen models swear by. :up:
  • Murua x EDGE-S Atomizer in “Honey Amber”
  • Glad News rock-kei buttons
  • w♥c catalog
  • Cecil McBee bear sticker

    I’m super excited~!

  • 24 AugJellyroll-in with the homies!

    Last Night. Jellyrolls. Located at Walt Disney World’s Boardwalk. A Bar. With two pianos & a few performers. The last place on Earth you’d expect to find -me- …or anyone else under 35.

    Jellyrolls, the dueling pianos bar, (while not a place I think I’ll really sink my claws into for a weekend haunt) turned out to be good, semi-clean, cheesy fun. I liked it & it’s free for Disney cast-members.

    For lack of a better review or anything negative to say, ON WITH THE PICS!:

    As always, I’ll start you out with my outfit:




    Lace-top: Forever 21
    Black tank: Victoria’s Secret
    Jeans: Old Navy
    Necklace: N/A (I’ve had that necklace forever!)
    Earrings: Gift from Megan; purchased in Cordoba, Spain
    Bracelets: Various locations
    Ring (not visible): Lucky Brand
    Shoes (not visible: BCBG

    Weeeeeeeeeeell, Obviously, we had some fun up in Jellyrolls!


    Laura M! The girl that made me go out after work!


    The rest of the crew! Laura D, Andrew, Esther, and L.M. again!


    Pianos @ play.


    One of the pianists leading the room with a rousing rendition of “The Time Warp” from Rocky Horror Picture Show.

    23 AugTHE MOST NARCISSISTIC POST EVER.


    Pic not related

    I’m looking through my old tweets.
    Oh Twitter.

    I’m reading myself say random things. What kind of weirdo am I!?!?!?

    Anyway, These are my favorites in no particular order:
    (Yes, this is a real post and I am completely sober.)

    Dear April 2010, If you’re anywhere near as stressful as March 2010, I’m leaving you for May 2010. I fondly remember March 2006.

    Linkin Park is on & I’m suddenly pissed @ my mom and nobody understands me

    One day I’ll get tired of listening to “Bad Romance” by @ladygaga on infinite repeat and I’ll no idea what to do with my life.

    Hey Saints won superbowl… Maybe this freak-snow -is- hell freezing over!?!?!? OMG WE R ALL GONNA DIE!!!!!!!

    Yes, I believe in fashion. No, I don’t believe in removing my Slytherin scarf in order to show respect for fashion. #hogwarts

    Dear gamer boys:
    please designate 1 of U 2 distract me from the rest of U. I’m a
    carnivorous beast that loves glasses & callused thumbs

    Prior to youtube nobody would have ever answered the question “what’d u do last night?” w/ “watched squirrel videos for three hours.”

    PLEASE PASTE ONE OF YOUR TWEETS IN THE COMMENTS!
    I wanna know what things you say make you feel clever.
    Also… uh… link me to a more narcissistic blog post. Maybe I won’t feel like such a loser. haha

    15 AugHonest Unique Blog-Love #4

    Four weeks in a row!? FOUR? FOUR!?!?!?!

    I do believe we have ourselves a series.
    Hand.Clap.

    So, here’s the deal. Every week, I read a ton of blog entries. Anything that stands out to me as useful to others, particularly original, or anything else verging on extraordinary will be featured the -following- week in a blog post. Here are the gems from August 8th through 14th!


    The bulletin board on my otherwise bare wall. So looooonely!

    Bloomzy posted her twin-coordinate post that matches…

    Tori’s post! Make sure to check both out <3

    LucieLiu made a twin post with…

    Sami, whom I adore! I’m loving all these twin posts!

    Ain is super gorgeous and posted new pics from birthday festivities!

    Mitsu rocks my socks off, yet again, with clear, concise, and informative blogging ABOUT MURUA WHICH I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE.

    Monica, my Bulaklak Tribe sister, sparkles in whole new ways with her gorgeous, new nails! Much love, girl. Your style always dazzles me!!!!!!!!!

    Chouzuru makes my heart sing with Emoda “time-efficient scans”

    10 AugHUB-hopping Orlando #2 CPB & Mojitos


    The reflective DJ booth on Mojito’s stage

    Mondays at Mojitos in Orlando, FL are nothing less than spastic. Three DJs, three genres of music, and three hours before anyone starts dancing. Thankfully, we weren’t there when the club opened for the night, instead arriving a few minutes prior to midnight.

    Before I get into all that, it’s fashion fever time:
    08/09/10


    I felt like I was wearing a tutu D8

    Earrings Honora Collection
    Necklace Sears
    Dress -I have no idea- Mom got it
    Leggings Wal-mart’s George
    Shoes Aerosoles
    Bag Disney Couture (Alice)
    Bracelets Everywhere. I’m literally wearing 43 on one arm.
    Fascinator (barely visible) Icing

    Not to pass the blame (*cough*Lolita*cough*) but it was my friend’s, Lolita’s, last opportunity to go clubbing in America. She’d been to other clubs with friends. Mojito’s was the last on her list and she finally got to knock it out. This was one box on the “to-do” that would have been better left un-ticked.

    Yes, I had fun. Yes, for females that paid, it was only $5. No, I wouldn’t try it again. If not for the two free drinks (Thank you emo-kid & Kelvin!) and the arrival of some adorable dancing boys, I would have taken a nap at one of the tiny, cramped tables huddled between the dancefloor and the VIP door.

    And now, the GOOD parts of the story in pictures:



    Laura, my friend from Amsterdam, and I had the great idea to go clubbing.


    The sole purpose of this clubbing venture was the go out with Lolita one more time before her return to China. Her roomie, Nawara, joined us.


    A few minutes past our arrival, this guy offered to take our picture


    The result is the only picture of just the four of us.


    Then, this adorable fella asked me to dance.


    I met Kar, that night, too.


    This adorable guy from Hong Kong had an awesome camera. I forgot his name. :(


    The ladies & Lolita’s bling


    Kelvin Kardashian, the man behind the Cast Party Bus.


    They didn’t even have any drinks.
    They are just AWESOME.


    My gorgeous new friend.
    We love Gaga!


    New friends & Old.
    My amazing crew after an awesome night out!

    To see pics NOT posted on this website, be sure to follow my
    Twitter for live-posting from my phone and “like” Honest Unique Beautiful on Facebook for galleries of pics I don’t post, here.

    09 AugHonest Unique Blog-love #3

    Three weeks in a row!? I do believe I’ve set a record for being consistent in my blogging. Hooray!

    I’ll try to, every week, make a post with some of my favorite blog posts from around the web. So far, this is only the thirdpost! I think this is a lot of fun. I’m looking forward to next week!


    My little cousin and I enjoying Hollywood Stuidios during his visit to Orlando!

    Monica, one of my Bulaklak sisters, posted a video interview. It’s in English & very helpful. I think everyone should hear what she says about being gyaru.

    Cherri made a post-vacation update which made me smile from ear to ear.

    Chouzuru recaps part of her Japan life by writing about and posting photos of the Tokyo Metro Subway Museum. I really appreciate this post because I’ve never seen this kind of thing before. Thank you, beautiful Chouzuru!

    Shion a girl I found through Chouzuru’s blog welcomed new followers with adorable & funny pics.

    Shahana shared new fashion pics & I can’t wait to see more! She’s super fun & lovely.

    Mitsu keeps us up on current trends with a post featuring Jelly magazine!

    08 AugHUB-hopping Orlando #1 CPB & Pulse

    Disclaimer: I am aware that I am fat. I am aware that I do not look gyaru in these images. If you feel the need to point these two points out to me, heaven forbid I keep you from indulging your natural urges. However, if you think that in pointing these two things out you would be helping or enlightening me in any way, I hope that I’ve done my best to save you the trouble.

    And NOW without further ado:

    ROBIN ACTUALLY LEAVES DISNEY WORLD FOR SOMETHING OTHER THAN GROCERIES!

    I know, I know. You thought I’d never take photos that didn’t have Goofy or Donald dancing around in the background. These photos aren’t the best quality and I definitely didn’t get a huge amount. However, it’s refreshing to be sitting at my computer doing something I’ve missed dearly: posting party photos!

    First, a little Fashion Fever:
    08/07/2010


    My make-up! I call the style “Lazy Rave” LOL
    This photo was snapped by Cast Party Bus’ Kelvin


    My outfit! With comfy shoes you can’t see. Boohoo :(

    Dress: DKNY
    Shoes (Not visible): Aerosoles
    Necklace: Chanel
    Tights: George @ Wal-mart
    Earrings: Handmade by Me!
    Paper wristbands Cast Party Bus & Pulse (hahaha)

    See, back in Mississippi, I went to mansion parties which are fine displays of everything that is right in Western society. I don’t say that sarcastically. Huge groups of people of every race and social background drinking whatever they want because it’s BYOB? Check. Listening to whatever they want because true democracy is only a slurred suggestion followed by the chants of the majority? Check. All for the great big price of $0.00 because charity is in high supply and the tip jar always fills up by the end of the night? Check.

    None of that happens in Orlando. Orlando is tourism. Orlando is “big city.” Orlando is… expensive, exclusive, and arrogant. Very few people that party in Orlando are from Orlando, so everyone decides they can be anything they want to be.

    Instead of fulfilling those childhood dreams of, I dunno, being their mommy or an astronaut, you find out anyone under the age of 29 REALLY just wants to be the next cast of Jersey Shore. They bring the drama. They also bring the last vestiges of their paychecks to the bars hoping to impress each other before they have to pretend to change their mind about that last shot of Patron to hide the fact that their card just got declined.

    Well, that’s what I thought before I hopped on a bus full of equally broke college students en route to Pulse which is -definitely- on the other side of the tracks (Whether or not it’s the “wrong” side is debatable.)


    Click for information on the Cast Party Bus
    This photo was also snapped by Kelvin of Cast Party Bus

    So, now that I’ve gotten my little rant out, I must lacquer on some praise.

    Pulse, at least on this past Saturday night, has a DJ that doesn’t need shout-outs and bullying. They just seemed to feel the flow of the crowd and adjusted accordingly. I distinctly remember when an unfamiliar tune with a hard to follow beat started to shoo half the crowd to their seats, the DJ valiantly scratched it in half and threw on a 90s crowd-pleaser. People more or less moonwalked back into position and re-commenced booty-shaking.


    I don’t know this guy, but wanted his picture because I LOVE his style. Love Rockers!


    Des, Myself, Lore, and Ros-A


    Ruben & the girls in one of the comfy booths Pulse has near the dancefloor. Great for people-watching & foot-relief


    The Juvies showing off their No-Booze marks


    Cast Party Bus Wristbands
    The status-item for trendy & hip CPers


    My amazing crew after an awesome night out!

    THANK YOU KELVIN! I’ll be seeing you once a week, from now on!

    01 AugHonest Unique Blog-love #2

    I’ll try to, every week, make a post with some of my favorite blog posts from around the web. So far, this is the second post! Will there be more? Tune in next week to find out.

    Violet cheers me with a gallery of pics from a recent blog meet up.

    Shawna, another one of my beautiful Bulaklak sisters, recommends three movies.

    Christina recaps part of the Young Fat & Fabulous Conference.

    Chouzuru shops and makes me want to drop… some serious cash.

    Shahana dazzled me with baby pics! <3

    Tori shares new pics and beautiful fashion inspiration pics.

    Sorry this post is a little shorter than the last one! My internet is being funky, tonight <3