Raicon Spring 2019

Past those two years, when I was absent from blog, there were many things I wanted to wtite about, many topics that took my intetest and I wanted to share with You. But I couldn't focus enough, to write, to deliver anything the way I wanted.I figured out, that instead of thinking too much and trying to create/ write content, that will be a 'blast' and will be 'perfect in every inch', I will just...do the best I can, to share my passion for this or that with You. That said, let's start from something that kinda unites my hobbies- a convention, oriented on japanese pop culture- Raicon.

Last time I've been on a con...well, fair amount of time ago. That is one of the reasons, that I bought one day (Saturday) ticket for Spring edition of local manga & anime convention, called Raicon. It's an event orginised twice a year, around May and November. It may not be the biggest party in the town, but it has faithful fans, who enjoy every aspect of being a part of it. From possibility to buy plenty of great things from both; officially settled stores, offering variety of gadgets and artists, who sell all sorts of items. Followed by cosplay, photo studio, maid cafe etc. 

On the day of the con, I made myself look decent, wearing my Magic Tea Party Bedtime Stories jumperskirt. I am not a big fan of the animal ears in lolita coord, but I think that they looked pretty cute here.

I took the train to Queen Streen Station (which is located at the very city centre of Glasgow) and after arriving there, within minutes, I rushed to Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, where Raicon was held. It was hard to miss the place, because of what could be seen beside entrance; quite a long line of enthusiastic people, many in costumes or really cool outfits. 

Despite crowd, accreditation went nice and smoothly (I got in within 15 minutes).

First thing I checked was a markeplace with loads of goods. Yet, just recently, I had to spend quite an amount on something else, so I just looked around a bit and took a note of some interesting shops. One of them was Grumpy Bunny (also on DEPOP) A British based shop with Kawaii brands like ACDC Rag or Axes Femme. If You like this kind of style, typical for Harajuku streets, visit and support their shop. Their prices are reasonable.  

There were many shops with comic books, artbooks, figurines and other goodies.

 plus, obviously a booth with japanese snacks (who dosn't love them!)

I ended up just drooling a bit, because of my never ending diet, hahaha. 

After I finished exploring that part of con, I went to check out Artist Aisle and board games area. 

Ah, how I miss the times, when I was selling my drawings! I think that returning to that busines might be good idea? What do You think? Do I still have it in me? Hmm? We will see. Meantime I just take inspiration, looking at other amazing people.

While I wanted to see as much as possible, I wondered to a panel about steampunk style/fashion, kindly run by Glasgow Ubiquitous E. Steampunk Society Absolutely awesome and super friendly group! I am a member of their facebook group for ages (literally), just never had courage to join their meetup. I am working on that though!

As always, in middle of things, I met so many beautifuly dressed people. Starting from cosplayers. Capitan Marvel was one of my favs *_* 

 That beauty, Jennifer, dressed as character from BNHA is also a lolita fashion enthusiast, yay!

Oh, since Raicon was on 4th of May, which is international STAR WARS day, it was just apropriate to dress as characters from the saga.

This...this is...not a cosplay. Or is it? Does it really matter? This is genius! Sending You love Kim-chan and Trump-chan, may You be always kawaii-desu desu desu...

(seriously, whoever You are, You made my day!)

Now time for some seriously beautiful people. 

Very cute lolita, which Raicon was first convention ever, as far as I understood. 

Hope You enjoyed it! 

 Rockin' Takeshita-dori style outfit! 

 Beautiful and etheric elf girl.

 Emily in her stunning AP dress, which name I so not remember, because me and japanese names for dresses do NOT go in pair, sorry. Either way, You looked great, as always, my dear.

And that's just only a VERY SMALL percent of people, who generally been smashing Harajuku style in best way possible. 

Closer to lunch time, I went to the vintage game room, to get the 'I am so old, I remember Nintendo64' vibe (yes, I AM THAT OLD, lol). 

But got so hungry, that decided to grab something to eat. Went out of the building, where I saw cosplay and dance groups, which were organising their own activities (it was nice and sunny that day, so obviously You would do that).

Anyway, my plan was to go home for a moment, change chlothes and return to Raicon, to enjoy following attractions of the con, through the day. Yet I got a bit sick, so that did not happen... Double regret, because I wanted to visit Marshmallow Maid Cafe and yet again I was not able to. It will happen someday, it WILL. 

Raicon (well, the part I attended), was fun, altho it's not like it is anything new. It's same old, but good old. With bunch of amazing people and positive vibes. So if anyone is interested in manga, anime, fashion, japanese pop culture in general, Raicon may be a good idea to spend the day at and enjoy company of others, like you. 

Raicon Spring Edition 2017

March already, which means that I have not posted for a whole month. This and that happened. Some changes at my workplace, which may be considered as 'good' (temporarily moved to accounting section). Also college, which I enjoy. Unfortunatelly it leaves me with less time for writing notes for a blog and other similiar, more creative activities. But justbetween us, I have to tell ya, that I've prepared a note about Valentine lolita meetup before this one, but somehow managed to delete it (kids, don't be like Meshya, don't be so clumsy like me, haha), thus silence. I will rewrite it, so you will eventually get it (meantime you can check the >>>>VLOG<<<< from that event), but today I give ya a short photo relation from Raicon. It's manga & anime convention, that takes place in Glasgow's Royal Concert Hall, two times a year. The one I was part of yesterday, was a Spring edition. It brought together few hundreds people (unfortunately I have no official numbers, will update when they will appear), with passion for japanesse pop culture, who appeared to enjoy every bit of it. Take a look!

Venue

 Line to the entrance. Dosn't look that bad, eh? 

Well, let me just tell ya, it was loooooooonnngggg!

After my ticket got checked, I got a flashy, yellow wristband and...went to see what is goin on.

That's how main stage looked like.

One of the halls with shops. Whatever the time- full. 

 Vintage game room

Artists alley. One of the places I always visit several times, because that's where you can find most interesting things IMO. Some people have a tallent, that's what I can tell ya. 

Board games corner at the begining of Raicon...

...and in mid day. Packed!

There were many attractions and interesting things, but what I love the most are people (yes, I know I repeat myself). First- cosplay. 

 Hey, can You spot me on this picture? *hint- I have 'puff''*

And some cute lolitas! 

Heeeey! What's this Usagi doin' here? :P 

Few words to sum it up~~

Conventions are not my thing anymore (which I wrote about before), but I still liked it. Maybe because of melancholy. It's so nice to see so many people, who gathered in one place to just celebrate the passion and love for something. Seeing their creativity and approach on the topic, makes me remember how I was in the past. 

Now, said that, we can all confirm that I just belong to dinosaurs generation, hahaha :D And with this positive accent, I finish this note. Until next time!

Lolita meetup at MOCAK- Museum of Contemporary Art

Woohoo, back in Edinburgh, people! It was so hard to leave my doggie (yes, I am sorry but he is and always will be my number one) parents and sis back at Poland but I had to fly back to Scotland- to work and other 'normal life' related 'things'. Not that I don't like it here- just the oposite! But after spending so much time in my hometown, having maybe the best Christmass ever (even if I am not religious), meeting with several friends... pretty sure you get the idea. Anyway, what I have for you today is a photo documentation of my last lolita meetup in Cracow. Along with the team that I've been with in Prague and Kutna Hora, we went to >>>MOCAK<<<. 

This place took my interest earlier but I never had chance to visit it, cuz it's in kinda less popular district. Yet this time, besides usual expositions, there was one that was inspired by Andy Warhol's person, so we all got extra motivated. 

On 8th of January, despite very low temperature (it was minus 9 celcius....even Vistula river froze....)

we met at MOCAK's entrance.

Me (sorry for color difference on this pic, I dunno what I did with original file and I used some strange filter on this one..)

 Elluin

 and Mysza were little bit earlier

Kaha and Keczup joined us few minutes after. It was getting late, so we rushed to buy tickets and quickly jumped onto 'modern art' world.

 'What author wanted to say thru his work' was one of the most frequent questions I had in mind, while exploring wild drawings

 or compositions

 like this one for example.

 Suddenly we found a light room (literally I'd say). Every visitor was making a selfie or pictures in this room, so we couldn't be worse, right?

 Milions of pics been done, even group photo, so we could continue our tour. We saw talking crow with leather jacket,

 black dots on floor

 'stuff' in general.

 Then we realized what time it is and that we have to run to restaurant if we don't want to loose our reservation for table. Luckly, we got there quite fast. 

 Orders started from drinks. Everybody got something warm. Obviously.

 Oh, at the place we also met Menoa, who did not manage to get to MOCAK. Pretty as ever, with sparkling makeup.

 They made us wait for food but it was quite delicious!

 Because earlier I had no chance to take picture of Kaha and Keczup, I did it in restaurant. Lightning wasn't best but it's still better than nothing.

 And one more group picture. 

It was such a great meeting. I enjoyed every bit of it and I will surely go to MOCAK again in summer, maybe the girls will join me again? Let's hope so!

Now, as an extra, a short vlog from the MOCAK: