tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post1341883922510186801..comments2024-03-27T22:16:27.700-10:00Comments on Emiiichan Blog ☆ : Wearing Liz Lisa in public & self-confidence with (Japanese) fashionEmiiichanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14871064363368800113noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-46751195537521799252023-09-07T11:45:41.441-10:002023-09-07T11:45:41.441-10:00Thank you for your kind words!Thank you for your kind words!Emiiichanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871064363368800113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-76026938103486322672023-09-03T19:32:22.933-10:002023-09-03T19:32:22.933-10:00Hi Emiiichan, it's 2023 but your words are ver...Hi Emiiichan, it's 2023 but your words are very helpful to me as a Liz Lisa loverLinglingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-15324352995483863422017-05-22T14:31:44.123-10:002017-05-22T14:31:44.123-10:00Thank you for commenting!Thank you for commenting!Emiiichanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871064363368800113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-78114174672975566852017-05-22T11:53:37.190-10:002017-05-22T11:53:37.190-10:00I understand, I'm from Chile and in 2016 I spe...I understand, I'm from Chile and in 2016 I spent two months in Japan where I bought lots of Liz Lisa's clothes.<br />And, as you say, I did not see many people using it (although I saw many Japanese very well dressed).<br />I arrived in Chile and, although most of the Liz Lisa clothes I bought do not look strange, I still stare bizarre on the street. Even the girls try to touch my dresses! XD<br />But you do not have to be taken by the looks, you just have to use that which makes us feel beautiful.Verónicahttp://www.bitacorarosa.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-46456053115414316142017-02-18T07:59:30.946-10:002017-02-18T07:59:30.946-10:00I've lived here for 6 years and 4-5 years ago ...I've lived here for 6 years and 4-5 years ago I saw dozens of girls wearing Liz Lisa every day, just like I saw lolitas almost every day. Now I see zero lolitas, even in Harajuku, and I see Liz Lisa only when I go to visual kei lives or very very rarely in Shinjuku. Japan has fallen to the "casual" aka lazy and boring trend, like the rest of the world. Let's hope it's a phase.xPaperdollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13041421500992525802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-25815586121080061422016-11-18T06:42:38.017-10:002016-11-18T06:42:38.017-10:00Yes, having support from your friends and family c...Yes, having support from your friends and family can be so important! Emiiichanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871064363368800113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-19329575027798118622016-11-17T17:58:59.703-10:002016-11-17T17:58:59.703-10:00Thanks for sharing your story and tips.
I too, w...Thanks for sharing your story and tips. <br /><br />I too, was nervous and self conscious when I first started wearing Liz Lisa. I was in a similar situation when people asked why I was "dressed up." <br />I really love your straight forward response when someone asked why you're "dress up." I use those too before, and it works. <br /><br />What really built my confidence was that my boyfriend and close friends would tell me how cute I looked in Liz Lisa, and how they love the prints. Even my former classmates back in school and current coworkers likes the way I dress, they find it weird when I'm not wearing pink. lol<br /><br />Although I haven't worn LL in awhile, I'd still rock LL with confidence. At the end of the day wear what makes you happy. :)Wendy K. ^.^https://www.blogger.com/profile/07342803305131008060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-31602287778548080202016-04-25T07:47:08.152-10:002016-04-25T07:47:08.152-10:00Thank you for sharing your story as well!Thank you for sharing your story as well!Emiiichanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871064363368800113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-89524788146514486662016-04-24T22:32:46.061-10:002016-04-24T22:32:46.061-10:00"If you’re alone and feeling a bit nervous, i..."If you’re alone and feeling a bit nervous, if it helps, you can imagine that I’m walking with you. In fact, I’m sure that many of us from all different parts of the world would gladly walk beside you in confidence while you’re wearing Liz Lisa – or really, whatever you’re wearing."<br /><br />This is such a beautiful message. Thank you for this blog article, Emi, I think it is very important and uplifting. <3<br /><br /><br />I hope I could help with my insight of what my everyday life in Liz Lisa can look like on some days. I think Emi did a wonderful job at giving advice here, many answers to weird reactions she gives here are good ideas to remember!<br /><br />And yes: I, too, would gladly walk beside each and everyone of you in my Liz Lisa and other 'unusual' fashion in spirit, as support.<br /><br />Remember: Wear what you want, you will look beautiful in it if you feel good in it! Wear what brings a smile to your face, always. But learn to expect and accept strong reactions to unusual attire. It's just normal, it -is- going to happen. People react all sorts of ways to the unknown.<br />Never do we have to accept rudeness or insults, though. No matter how much it tickles others, they have no right to invade our privacy or damage our self esteem.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610746070659735887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-23058927992669490112016-04-24T22:32:20.962-10:002016-04-24T22:32:20.962-10:00I, too, get all kinds of reactions to me wearing L...I, too, get all kinds of reactions to me wearing Liz Lisa (or other less conservative and often Asian fashion choices).<br />Even though I do live and work in a bigger European city, it is very uncommon here to wear Japanese fashion. Even some other more commonly known things like hats or overly boho styles or even some street styles are not often seen around here. Basically everything that's not business attire or jeans and t-shirt will most likely stand out. Let's face it, himekaji is so special, it will -definitely- stand out, no matter where you go. It even stands out in Tokyo.<br /><br />The funny thing is, I dress like I feel and what I love to look at and like on me. My wardrobe ranges from street to boho to festival to edgy to himekaji to fairy kei to even some lolita-ish pieces. I have no 'just-this' wardrobe. Never will have.<br />I actually don't even -want- to stand out! You can see me in jeans or a shift dress just as likely as you can see me in himekaji or Korean street fashion. there's just as much black and white in my closet as there is pink and floral. ^^<br />I don't know about you folks, but I pretty much just wear what I am drawn to aesthetically.<br /><br />To tell you a little secret: I'd much prefer if my taste wouldn't draw so much attention, but oftentimes, it does. I realize bit by bit that this is to be expected, whether I intended for it or not. I am learning to accept this, but slowly.<br /><br />Some reactions to my style choices have been negative, some positive. Depending on my own mood, situation and 'bravery' state at the moment I received feedback, wanted or unwanted, or was confronted with those reactions, I react differently. But with every incident of a person- especially strangers who I don't know what to expect from yet- telling me what they think or asking me something about my clothes and accessoires, I get a little bit more used to default answers. Don't get me wrong, as I said, if someone negative catches me off guard, I might still be lost or embarassed or insecure on how to react back to them.<br /><br />The most positive reactions were probably other interested people asking where one can get such clothing or little girls staring whispering to their mothers that "she looks like a princess". Even some guys have been gentlemen commenting on "such a pretty dress" or "lovely outfit" or "this suits you". <br /><br />My least favourite reactions would be other girls laughing at me to overcome their own insecurity like "look at HER, I'd NEVER go out in public like that HAHAHAH" or lewd comments and wolf whistles from men. I'd gladly live without having to endure that! Depending on my mood, I might react in a way that shuts them up, but often, I'll just ignore them and try to remove myself from the situation as quickly as possible. >_< Call me a coward, but I am not always self confident or fit enough to fight mean idiots. Or sometimes, I just can't be bothered to care, hehe.<br />It is also important to remember that, no matter how pissed you might sometimes be at snide remarks or weird reactions, most of the times, people are just unsure themselves and might not even realize they're rude in the first place.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610746070659735887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-76719302541581551892016-04-21T06:46:43.179-10:002016-04-21T06:46:43.179-10:00Good luck to you! For most of us, it really isn...Good luck to you! For most of us, it really isn't just as easy as snapping your fingers and just instantly not caring (I envy the people who have the innate ability to do that), but I do feel like it gets easier with time. Hope for the best for you!Emiiichanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871064363368800113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-4223228485584083972016-04-21T06:44:00.293-10:002016-04-21T06:44:00.293-10:00Haha yes, I think sometimes some people might have...Haha yes, I think sometimes some people might have a screwed view of Japan. I'm sure they might be a little surprised if they visit themselves.Emiiichanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871064363368800113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-45496284022796591922016-04-21T01:47:51.039-10:002016-04-21T01:47:51.039-10:00Thank you for this. Even though it's a commonl...Thank you for this. Even though it's a commonly discussed topic, it makes me feel good to see someone whose fashion sense I identify with and admire so much talk about it. I buy hundreds of dollars worth of Liz Lisa and similar brands but I can never bring myself to actually wear it anywhere outside my own room. It seriously feels the worst to see my beautiful OPs and not have the confidence to wear them out -- instead putting on jeans, a tee, jacket, and old sneakers. I'm hoping that this year I can gain the confidence to wear them!!!Risahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02292232982598174786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-10899676239147591092016-04-20T17:31:55.709-10:002016-04-20T17:31:55.709-10:00You are right, even in Japan, unless you go to pla...You are right, even in Japan, unless you go to places like Harajuku, I find most people still wear rather neutral/normal kind of outfits. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16136586237207044587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-15862675014654296702016-04-20T07:20:54.664-10:002016-04-20T07:20:54.664-10:00I hope everyone will have the confidence to do thi...I hope everyone will have the confidence to do this!Emiiichanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871064363368800113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-72411162922830816712016-04-20T00:38:38.530-10:002016-04-20T00:38:38.530-10:00Lmao, I'm always over dressed but oh well. I t...Lmao, I'm always over dressed but oh well. I think as long as you're happy with what you're wearing then that's ultimately the most important thing. Berri.dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01124142784099064649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-86991483738312456792016-04-19T08:28:30.724-10:002016-04-19T08:28:30.724-10:00Yup, everyone deals with this kind of issue in a d...Yup, everyone deals with this kind of issue in a different way and I'm glad you were able to find what works for you! Emiiichanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871064363368800113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-72323593807832552782016-04-19T08:26:52.829-10:002016-04-19T08:26:52.829-10:00When I was visiting Japan, the only time I really ...When I was visiting Japan, the only time I really saw gyaru or people who were dressed up in gyaru style was during Halloween and when I spotted a BD member in 109 Men's buying shoes with some gyaru-o dude. I rarely saw Liz Lisa (which made me sad honestly since I think it's so lovely), but I definitely saw more of the "everyday" (as opposed to normal, like you said). Alternative fashions stick out, but again, they're not called alternative if they are the majority.<br />As for people giving looks, I've learned to ignore it! However, I do live in an area where alternative fashions are not out of the blue. But there are people who will be rude no matter what, no matter where :/ <br /><a href="http://mecchakawaii.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">めっちゃめっちゃ可愛い</a>Kassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560076135986391459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-28294160419839641912016-04-19T06:35:44.423-10:002016-04-19T06:35:44.423-10:00Glad that my few observations as a tourist weren&#...Glad that my few observations as a tourist weren't too off base! I'm also in a similar situation to you where I learned kind of early on so I figure, may as well try and pass some stuff on haha. I would hate for anyone to be discouraged by such meaningless BS!Emiiichanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871064363368800113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5341701356324537860.post-18210981844055322092016-04-19T06:24:39.532-10:002016-04-19T06:24:39.532-10:00LOL I definitely wear Liz Lisa everyday in Tokyo b...LOL I definitely wear Liz Lisa everyday in Tokyo but I am lucky if I see ONE OTHER GIRL wearing anything; it feels so rare! Everything you said was so spot on. I've been earring alternative fashion since middle school and have been through so much BS because of the things I wear. All your advice is good, and I also find listening to music to be an amazing escape from the harsh reality of other people's judgements. ebunnybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05270719601451547558noreply@blogger.com