Two weekends ago I was invited by Illamasqua to attend Circa Nocturna, Melbourne’s Premier Alternative Fashion Parade as part of the LMFF 2011~
The fashion was nothing short of amazing! I loved how non-conventional items and materials were used to create some of the most elegant dresses I have ever seen! I think all cosplayers can appreciate that side of fashion 😉
The most emotional part of the event was Trudi’s speech about S.O.P.H.I.E, which is a charity supported by Illasmaqua. In 2007, young British Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend were brutally beaten simply because they were Goth. Sophie later passed away, whilst her boyfriend Robert suffered permanent damage that he is still recovering
from. Sophie’s mother Sylvia created S.O.P.H.I.E “Stamp Out Prejudice, Hatred and Intolerance, Everywhere” in both honour of her daughter and to fight against prejudice.
As a cosplayer this part of the evening really got to me the most because I have been teased and made fun of for my hobby. I’ve been disregarded and treated poorly, even by people whom I thought were close to me because they thought I was weird for being a cosplayer. If you want to give your support online, you can either purchase a S.O.P.H.I.E black pencil liner from Illamasqua counters, every $5AU goes to the foundation. Or visit their website, where you can also view the heartbreaking video shown that night.
If you’ve got the time on Wednesday night (23rd of March after 5:30pm) Illamasqua at Myer in Melbourne CBD is hosting a book signing for Kelly Cutrone’s new book. If you head down then, and purchase 2 Illamasqua products you will receive a free signed copy of Kelly’s book and Illamasqua will donate the value of the book to the S.O.P.H.I.E foundation.
To end the post on a more light hearted note, this is what I wore to Circa Nocturna, I posted a photo of my outfit last week already!
I was so nervous stepping out of the house like this, little did I know that I’m really only a baby goth in comparison to some of the stunning fashion I saw that night!
You can view the rest of the photos here.
Jonathan, Trudi, Val and me~
Thank you kindly to both Circa Nocturna and of course Illamasqua for a most unforgettable evening.
*Jealous* Wow, looks like a really amazing event and super gorgeous clothes on show. I love Illamasqua and their over the top looks. If only I could wear OTT makeup like that all the time and not feel self-conscious every time I step out the door. Really like your look for the event too!
I think the fashion would totally suit your style, though I get what you mean about feeling self-conscious! I think that’s one of the reasons I cosplay lol, to get all that out of me so I can be boring Celina most of the time heh.
My fave part of your outfit has to be the little miffy bunny toy on your skirt! Too cute HT!! Looking forward to seeing you at Illamasqua tomorrow.
Hehe thank you HT! That was my own little addition to make the outfit more me 😀 See you tomorrow <3 <3
Love your jacket!
Aww! Thank you lovely 🙂