Skirt from Sakuragaoka High School Uniform (K-On!)

03月24日2010年 — Seren 古心弦

From k-on.wikia.com: Sakura-gaoka (High School) is the main setting of the K-ON! series. It is the school of Yui, Ritsu, Mio and Tsumugi, and later on Ui and Azusa.

k-on! girls in their uniform

k-on! girls in their uniform

And I think, I have just found a store which sells a skirt like theirs.

Blue-ish Grey Skirt, Pleated in one direction

Blue-ish Grey Skirt, Pleated in one direction

You can see from their 2nd season Promo Banner, that the pleats are pleated in one direction only, rather than the “double direction inner pleat” kind.
K-On!! 2nd Season Promo

K-On!! 2nd Season Promo

Depending on your camera settings, this skirt can actually let off a bluish-vibe, rather than the grey it actually is.
Bluish Tinge when using indoor lighting

Bluish Tinge when using indoor lighting

So if you think you are gonna cosplay a uniformed K-on character anytime, I think the skirt is one of the more important elements.

Sometimes, their skirts give off a bluish vibe too.

K-on! Casual Uniform

K-on! Casual Uniform. If you are gonna cosplay a uniformed K-on character anytime, I think the skirt is one of the more important elements. :-)

But I prefer the grey look rather than blue. But I guess with an adjustment of camera settings, I can get either. :-)

The Sakura High School Skirt look-alike costs SG$29 which is about USD $21

The Sakura High School Skirt look-alike costs SG$29 which is about USD $21

I spotted and bought this skirt from a huge fashion chain store called “This Fashion”, and it comes in sizes S, M and L. I fitted both M and L, but somehow I felt that M was too short for my liking, I wouldn’t wear such a short skirt if I were a school-girl. Yes yes I know anime skirts are supposed to be short, but I don’t think my husband would be comfortable with it. ;-D

Here's the tag. Enlarge the picture and copy down the tag seriel number. The store would be able to track down the skirt for you.

Here's the tag. Enlarge the picture and copy down the tag seriel number. The store would be able to track down the skirt for you.

So yeah, I thought I would just share my discovery with you. I would try on a full Sakuragaoka look someday. Soon. :-)

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Teardrops by Massive Attack

03月12日2010年 — Seren 古心弦

This is Dream2breakaway‘s favourite song. =) Watch us duet.

Love, Seren

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Collaboration Weekend!

03月07日2010年 — Seren 古心弦

Teahouse rocks! WOO!

This has been a great weekend for me. As you would have known so far, I’ve started small, and have been working alone for all my music pieces. After publishing a few solo vids onto youtube, I found some GREAT people to collaborate with, and met them for the first time this weekend! But the pressure is on me, to finish recording a good piece before returning to New York. *bites nails*

First I met YZ, and I contacted her while I was still in NY. Gosh, she is really good! She picked up really fast, and is able to play the full song, even though she has not heard of the song before! I wrote her a score, but believe me, my score is terrible. There are no lines to indicate duration of each note, and no dots to indicate which octave to play at. But she got it. That was so cool..

The best thing about her is that she was really kind. I mean, who am I for her to help me? She really didn’t have to. Best of all, she even introduced me to another guy to collaborate a second song with! And do you know who she introduced me to?

It’s coligar the PRO. *gasp* I’ll do a duet video with him, we’ll see how that goes.

Anyway I’m gonna meet YZ again on Wednesday to do a recording for a Michael Jackson Tribute in June. And perhaps, I will try to produce a score for her favorite song as a gift for her. Hmmm… :-)

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Next, I met a new bunch of guys for Band Practice, first time ever in my life!

It’s been a great weekend, mostly so because it’s feels good meeting people who are really serious about music. I can’t wait for the next collaboration and band practice. :-)

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British Property Named After Me.

03月05日2010年 — Seren 古心弦

I noticed something really interesting in the newspapers today.

Seren Park, private real estate for sale

Wow, someone decided to name the condominiums in a prime London location after me! Weeee! Wouldn’t it be cool if I could own one of the units? … :-D

Artist's Impression of Seren Park (exterior)

Property Address:

Greenwich, Restell Close, London SE3, z -

Description:

Seren Park is one of the most desirable residential developments in London, situated in close proximity to the cultural Greenwich/Blackheath Village. Steeped in History, Greenwich has retained its authenticity with Georgian architecture, antique markets and traditional shops, all nestled discreetly in amongst the charm and antiquity that only this area of London SE3 can offer.

Artist's Impression of Seren Park (Interior)

Features

  • On site 24/7 concierge
  • Secured undercroft carparking
  • Landscaped courtyard garden
  • Communcal roof terrace
  • Cycle & Cage Storage

Specifications

Developer Urban Solutions
Tenure 125-year leasehold
Anticipated Completion Phase 1 : Completed Phase 2 (Blocks B2/C1) : Aug 2010 Phase 3 (Blocks B1/A1) : Oct 2010
Projected Rental Return 4.5% – 5.0% (estimated)
Ground Rent (p.a.) 1 bed : £200 2 bed : £250 3 bed : £500
Floor Area 513 to 1,270 sq ft

Artist's Impression of the Courtyard

Well, Seren is a Welsh name (or at least babynames.com claims it is of Welsh origin) so it is not altogether surprising that this private complex is in the UK. It amuses me nonetheless. Btw the meaning of the name Seren is Star. :”>

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After spending 3 hours with my friend who helped me correct my broken and incomplete Chinese Lyrics, here’s 2 Haikus to describe how I feel.

03月03日2010年 — Seren 古心弦

Hànzì! Kanji! Words!

Why did my mind reject you

Only to yearn now?

—-

I hated Chinese Class

When I was forced to study

Now I want you back.

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