Bel Says:

It’s Valentine’s Day. A day synonymous with images of fat babies wielding a bow and arrow. If you know what’s good for you though, you’d remove those images from your mind. I’m sure in actual fact it is more like a guy who’s so buff he washes in turtle wax.

10 – Your parents probably have some knowledge of Greek mythology. Might be an idea to introduce Cupid aka Eros as ‘Ross’ to begin with. The last thing you need is to have your Dad feel the need to be watching your every move while you’re getting to know each other.

9 – He’s going to be popping in and out a fair bit around this time of year. Be understanding. If people could get over themselves he’d be out of a job. An unemployed and unhappy guy makes for a difficult relationship.

8 – His wings are his pride and joy. Stock up on skin and feather lotion. The tea tree oil will keep away mites and keep a nice sheen to them. Gives you an excuse to give him a back rub, and any touching of hunky guys is good news.

7 – Learn archery. He’ll want to get some practice in for the rest of the year, so his arrows will fly true. Friendly competition will give him the incentive to put in more hours. Just let him win or you’ll crush his fragile ego.

6 – Never touch his quiver… of arrows, especially if he’s not around. The last thing you need to happen is to prick your finger and fall in love with Mr. Whiskers.

5 – Don’t get frustrated with him if he sits there with you while you’re watching Perfect Match together and scoffs every time the screen slides back. He’s the man in the know. If he says it’ll never work out, then odds are, he’ll be right.

4 – His parents are the one and only Aphrodite and Ares. Gods. Your parents may feel a little over whelmed. A getting to know you dinner might be a good chance for each respective parental unit to break the ice. Tip: Ambrosia should NOT be on the menu. I’m sure the caterers at their place do it better.

3 – Don’t accept jewellery from his brothers or sisters, especially Harmonia. There’s some seriously bad juju connected with certain family heirlooms.

2 – Avoid starting arguments with his sister Adrestia. She’s not one to lose a battle. It’s just easier to not start something you can’t finish.

1 – If things don’t work out, remember, there’s only one word that rhymes with Cupid. Good Luck!

Bel Says:

Visual Kei is, in my opinion, like a cross between Glam Rock and Emo, with a smidge of punk thrown in for good measure.
Told you I’d be looking for hair and makeup tips for guys, so here’s one from Hkisame:

The  final product is quite the eye candy, don’t you think?
Then we have a girly version of Visual Kei by Eemeraude:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64tlmaluzPc&feature=more_related

You’ll need some appropriate clothing.
Here are some really good ideas from Mangafairy:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpAcAifmtMI

And we need some tunes.
So we have the top ten Visual Kei bands as according to gazetteprojectUS:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpTykH6OeK8&feature=related

So I hope some of you will venture into the world of Visual Kei for Supanova.
We’d love to see pictures!

Bel Says:

Has she gone too far?

I am a HUGE fan of P!nk. Probably one of the biggest moments of my life was having her reach out to me and make hand contact at the last concert I attended. It didn’t change my life or anything, but to me it’s a nice moment to reflect on.

She’s not afraid to sing about the elephant in the room. To confront us with issues most of us would rather sweep under the carpet than actually deal with. Her latest video and song release is breaking all her previous records for creating controversy.

The clip for F**ing Perfect shows us the poignant moments in a life that may not be too far from the truth for far too many teens. Drug use, shop lifting, bullying, self-harm and self-esteem issues are all put under the spotlight.

It is really quite graphic. Not something I would want to be shown on Video Hits at 9am on a Saturday. Or something I would be letting my 9-year-old daughter view any time in the near future. On the other hand, if it makes parents take a look at their kids, helps one kid to reach out for help, triggers a friend to intervene in a situation they can see may turn into something more, then it’s worth all the noses out of joint.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qSwpHXVigY
You know it must be controversial when the artist herself felt the need to put a statement on her website on the day of the video release.

“JANUARY 20, 2011, 2:51 pm
A Personal Note From P!nk:
I’m sure my newest video for “F**kin’ Perfect” will be much like some of my other videos, which basically means I expect it will ruffle some feathers.
My favorite books, art pieces, films, and music, always have something jarring about them. I want art to make me think.
In order to do that, it may piss me off, or make me uncomfortable. That promotes awareness and change, or at least some discussion.
That is my intention.
You can’t move mountains by whispering at them.
Cutting, and suicide, two very different symptoms of the same problem, are gaining on us. (the problem being; alienation and depression. the symptoms; cutting and suicide). I personally don’t know a single person who doesn’t know at least two of these victims personally. A lot of us have seen certain starlets showing off their latest scars on a red carpet somewhere, usually right before they head back to their favorite rehab.
Its a problem, and its something we should talk about.
We can choose to ignore the problem, and therefore ignore this video, but that won’t make it go away.
I don’t support or encourage suicide or cutting.
I support the kids out there that feel so desperate/numb/powerless, that feel unseen and unheard, and can’t see another way.. I want them to know I’m aware. I have been there. I see them.
Sometimes that’s all it takes.
Making this video was a very emotional experience for me, as was writing this song. I have a life inside of me, and I want her or him to know that I will accept him or her with open and loving and welcoming arms. And though I will prepare this little munchkin for a sometimes cruel world, I will also equip this kid to see all the beauty in it as well. There are good people in this world that are open-minded, and loving. There are those that accept us with all of our flaws. I do that with my fans/friends, and I will do that with my child, whoever they decide to be.

If you or someone you know needs help, please visit TWLOHA. In Australia, we generally turn to Lifeline, Kids Helpline, or Beyond Blue. Our message is the same though. If you, or someone you know needs help, please contact one of the outlets above.

You are all special. You are all worth it. You are all perfect. Nobody has the right to make you believe otherwise.
So did P!nk go too far this time? No, I don’t think so.

Bel Says:

Ten Tips for dating a Merman.
10 – Water. Not a problem lately, if you live in South East Queensland.
If you don’t live in the ‘Sunshine State’, then you’ll want to invest in a spa, an above ground pool, or a really good bathtub.

9 – Diet. You may want to rehome your goldfish. Flipper may be the
dish of the day, if  your man’s left to his own devices. What? You thought your new
man only ate seaweed?

8 – Language. You may want to avoid saying things like ‘something smells fishy’; they don’t usually have a  need for deodorant in the under-sea cities. You don’t want to make him self-conscious.

7 – Moisturise. He’s going to age much slower than you due to his lifestyle. (Have you ever seen a wrinkly fish?). So be sure to up your water consumption and stick to a beauty regime.

6 – Comedic value. If you really want to make him giggle, put on the Disney classic The Little Mermaid. I doubt his BFF’s are a seagull, a lobster, and a fish.

5 – The perfect date. Speaking of dates, you may want to buy a yearly pass to Underwater World or your nearest aquarium. Just for those days when he’s feeling homesick. Might be the ideal time to get your Scuba licence.

4 – The in-laws. Be aware that, unless you have that licence, you’ll be
dooming him to only spend time with your folks. Not fair. You should
at least get to know his parents, and his friends… a Shark, a Stingray
and a Sea Eagle.

3 – Inability. When attending family functions without your finned boyfriend, and asked where he is, don’t tell them where he actually is: ~sleeping with the fishes~. They may misconstrue this to mean he’s cheating on you, or
that you’ve had him whacked. Either way, not thoughts you want to plant in their minds.

2 – Music. His taste in music may run more into the whale calls in a relaxation CD than to Paramore or Yanyu. Look on the bright side: at least you’ll finally find out what the whales are saying about the research boats and scientists collecting the data. Who knows, Migaloo may be a swim-by comedian.

1 – Gifts. Looking for the perfect birthday present? A season of Ocean Girl on DVD may be just the thing, but only if you’re not the jealous type. Merzena Godecki isn’t exactly the ugliest fish in the ocean.

Bel Says:

It’s now the lead up to Supanova. What in the world will you be
wearing, and, for those of you willing to tackle a costume, who will
you be dressing as? No, don’t panic just yet–there’s still time.

I’m going to trawl YouTube to pick out cool looks, even some for guys
(why do some guys fear makeup?), keeping Supanova in mind.

I’ll start today with a girly one. The Geisha look. Not sure if this
would be under any cosplay category, I don’t watch THAT much anime.
~Okay I do, but I blame the other members of my household~. I have no
idea if there’s a character who looks like this. Sometimes it’s just
great to stand out at Supanova.

This look is designed by HuabVajRocks1:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gShU35Pb5lQ

Then there’s the drama of how in the hell you put on a traditional
Kimono. Never fear, AshNight1214 is here to demonstrate how to put one
on in this clip:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXb3EiM0Bhs

Pulling out your hair? You’ll need it to do this beautiful style from
Jaguilar81:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBbV-MWuMuk&feature=fvw

*tip: watch the clip in full screen mode so you’ll be able to see it a little better*

Last, but not least, you will need an internal soundtrack to play when
the doofuses are humming the Indiana Jones theme song on the bus:

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD5IOA8fTHQ&feature=related

Kouun wo ornori shite imasu!!!