[News] Calendar 2012 (11/16/2011)

[jbrat2219]

^ Wasn't her AT10 dress like... 80 pounds or something? They probably need a crane for those dresses lol.

[chu-lips]

i dont really like this new calender
too random..
even i can see a member of shojojidai on july august
lol

[AyUmIXx]

we have not yet even gotten the HQ pics.. can we wait for that.
and also the desk calender too! it sure has different poses.

[brener]

i usually dont like calendar pictures at all =\

[Suteisi]

I like this calendar half and half. I really like the Jan-Feb OUTFIT, but her hair and face are kind of boring. May-June looks cool! Nov-Dec is really odd... I don't understand why they would take such a picture for a calendar...

I bought last year's and didn't even hung it cause it was too big, so I'm passing on the calendars from now on.

I wish they had western style calendars with a picture and the days underneath with space to write things... :S Oh well~

[MissElin_]

I always buy the desk calendars!~ They are perfect in size. ^^

[letter]

^That's a lot of hatred, my friend.

[love in music]

Originally Posted by PoetGirl

um, you obviously dont, see?

How is FIVE and calendar any different from everything else. Its just music and couple of pictures which we value with SUBJECTIVE TASTE. We can argue about beauty all day long, but at the end of the day we see different. And thats beautiful, too.

you're so sweet

[PoetGirl]

Originally Posted by love in music

you're so sweet

aw, thank you

[Misa-chan]

Originally Posted by artcika

dude, exactly, make-up, styling and clothes are not nescessary to make you look younger either xD It's called being in a character, and Ayu is clearly not trying to look young, she's portraying a diva with confidence and healthy ageing I could give you an interpretation of ecvery single photo in those calendars, but you wouldn't undertsand cuz u're just basing everything on the OPINION and zero knowledge & a bunch of stereotipes stuck in your head...

Sorry to step into your argument like this, but I for one would love to hear about your interpretations of these photos. They're just a bunch of random photos to me, so it's interesting to hear that someone can read some meaning into them.

[Andrenekoi]

Originally Posted by Misa-chan

Sorry to step into your argument like this, but I for one would love to hear about your interpretations of these photos. They're just a bunch of random photos to me, so it's interesting to hear that someone can read some meaning into them.

I 2nd this^^

[BlackSilence]

Originally Posted by Tom Punks

@artcika: What are you on about? lol Makeup, styling, and clothes aren't necessary to look younger? Did someone say "makeup, styling, and clothes are necessary to make you look younger?" Because unless I did say that, you're just putting words into my mouth like allll of you guys keep doing. Holy crap, you guys are amazing at misinterpreting every little thing I say and twisting my words around.

This is incredibly hypocritical and nonsensical. Not to mention you're saying my opinion is based on "zero knowledge" when I could say the same damn thing about your opinion, whatever the **** it is. "Oh hai I could give you my opinion on the photos but you wouldn't understand cause it's not your opinion and your opinion is totally based on zero knowledge but the fact that I'm saying that means my opinion is very insightful and based on REAL knowledge gaiz trololol!!!"

aghem QUOTE "The styling and makeup, which is supposed to make her look younger"

*sigh* you said about the natural look not just being applied to make-up, clothes and what not, and that's true. So why do you think that make-up and all that jazz in the photos are being used to make her look younger? None of us have any idea what they actually had in mind with all the styling.

as for the second part, I finished fashion design studies and I had to meet the stuff I'm talking about, so trust me I have an idea what's going on. and t unless u are in the industry at least a little bit or u have some sort of artistic abilities, or at least an idea of what fashiopn photography is u won't undertsand how it all works, however most of the people here realize that this is a PHOTOSHOOT. And with this the main thing is MAKING AN EFFECT, MAKING AN IMPRESSION on the audience, high fashion or editorial photoshoots have CRAZY stuff, they have to shock u, make you have odd feeling or whatever, That's exactly what I see in those photos. They styled her in a way to make you wonder WTF or whatever is in your head. And obviously they did a great job, because you're here throwing crap all over at how you don't like them xD

@Andrenekoi & MIsa-chan : lol seriously? xD

[Andrenekoi]

^ Yeap xD

I'm graduated on graphic design, so, I have my own impressions about this photoshot, and why her face, dressing and make up looks like this or that, but it would be really nice to know what someone who studies fashion design have to say about it^^

Even more cuz IMO Ayu is trying to look more and more mature since RNRC era, not the opposite... She is (successfully) aiming adult listeners now IMO

[PoetGirl]

Originally Posted by artcika

@Andrenekoi & MIsa-chan : lol seriously? xD

I want to read your interpretation, too. Please share!

[BlackSilence]

^ omg.... lol I'll do it if there are more people in demand for that

[Andrenekoi]

^I make u cookies if u do it!

[BlackSilence]

^hahah, omg that's sweet.. ♥

[pommy48]

^ I want to hear your interpretation too! I'll...reblog more of your half-naked GACKT pictures on Tumblr

[BlackSilence]

^lol please don't bring it here *looks around*
Anyone else in need for interpretations? xD I'm seriously going to do that xD tho i doubt it make things clear, since it's just an impression of mine and connections to other things

EDIT:

okay guys, here I go ZA INTERPRETATIONS... these are just my readings. lol

Spoiler:

PHOTOS

Jan-Feb (New Beginning)
It marks a new start, the photo can make a statement actually. Ayu’s pose if full of confidence and strength that to me ads to the background, I’d say the background could be held as a symbol of well….liberty (lol) the liberty of doing what you feel like too, we all know how much she got through over this year. The outfit is also a little punkish but quite on a mature side which say that she might be rebelliously making decisions that are RIGHT to HER, red and black is usally symbols of strength and power, plus showing the passion, maybe passion for all she’s doing? , she doesn’t look like herself to me (maybe just a bad frame lol) in the photo as if she’s saying I can be whomever I want cuz it my own life, and It’s ok if not everyone accepts me as I am.

March –April (Waiting to bloom)
This is probably the most obvious to me. She's in her mid 30's the most beautiful age for a woman (in my oppinion). The blooming of spring, of freshness, simplicity and natural, earth colors. She does wear make-up but just to highlight her naturally beautiful features, just like beautiful snow starts melting and showing off the newly grown grass. It’s the freshness. Even her pose reminds me of still not yet bloomed flower curled up waiting for the moment for the sun to come out. ^_^

May-June (Time to shine)
The photo is so rich in colors and contrasts, it’s like when in already deep summer everything is just so overwhelming, the flowers the trees, the sky - everything just shines in the whole of them. Ayu is fully bloomed flower saying it’s time to shine, do it while you still can. But she’s a city flower, city full of overwhelming things, colors and emotions, you have to be bolder than ever to be noticed, you have to shock, to be pompastic to make people look back at you, and she pulls that off wearing that huge like bloomed flower dress. You have to be as bright as possible to be the one attracting the most amount of bees.

July-Aug (Last days for fun)
This is the highlights of the summer, just enjoying the last days of the warmth and good weather, going and having fun with friends, being light and ready for the autumn to come.The colors little by little turn to pastels that will be back into the earth palete, and the light hearted attitude to more matured and thoughtful again. So, wearing a light dress ready to run around, she’s sharing the bright smile like the last glimpse of the yellow sun, inviting to enjoy the last days of sunshine.

Sept-Oct (Greet The Autumn)
The mood here changes from sparkly too more settle down. Wind suddenly appears in the surroundings and you need to hold onto your hat to not lose it. She’s looking a little wild here with the long hair and animal print like the strong autumn winds, still standing firm and assured of her own ground, and her face turned into more serious expression. As if saying “enough fooling around, time to get serious”. (School? College?? Anyone lol)

Nov-Dec (The Classic Winter)
Stepping into the colder weather soon turning into the glittering mirrors of ice. She’s standing there in a quite romantic scenery, in a classic dress and simple styling, the dress reminding of the snow, with a statuesque pose. Winter is always like that it comes quickly and turns everything into the sculptures of ice, let alone bringing the most beautiful celebrations of the year. Simplicity, coziness and romantic (in Japans case lol). Classic Ayu calling everyone for a heart warming celebrating and season full of hope and love (cheesy I know but isn’t that exactly what people are expecting in this season? )

I hope these made at least some of you look with less hate at the photos lol I'M HOPING, tho it's just my point of view

[ohsixthirty]

Originally Posted by artcika

^lol please don't bring it here *looks around*
Anyone else in need for interpretations? xD I'm seriously going to do that xD tho i doubt it make things clear, since it's just an impression of mine and connections to other things

EDIT:

okay guys, here I go ZA INTERPRETATIONS... these are just my readings. lol

Spoiler:

PHOTOS

Jan-Feb (New Beginning)
It marks a new start, the photo can make a statement actually. Ayu’s pose if full of confidence and strength that to me ads to the background, I’d say the background could be held as a symbol of well….liberty (lol) the liberty of doing what you feel like too, we all know how much she got through over this year. The outfit is also a little punkish but quite on a mature side which say that she might be rebelliously making decisions that are RIGHT to HER, red and black is usally symbols of strength and power, plus showing the passion, maybe passion for all she’s doing? , she doesn’t look like herself to me (maybe just a bad frame lol) in the photo as if she’s saying I can be whomever I want cuz it my own life, and It’s ok if not everyone accepts me as I am.

March –April (Waiting to bloom)
This is probably the most obvious to me. She's in her mid 30's the most beautiful age for a woman (in my oppinion). The blooming of spring, of freshness, simplicity and natural, earth colors. She does wear make-up but just to highlight her naturally beautiful features, just like beautiful snow starts melting and showing off the newly grown grass. It’s the freshness. Even her pose reminds me of still not yet bloomed flower curled up waiting for the moment for the sun to come out. ^_^

May-June (Time to shine)
The photo is so rich in colors and contrasts, it’s like when in already deep summer everything is just so overwhelming, the flowers the trees, the sky - everything just shines in the whole of them. Ayu is fully bloomed flower saying it’s time to shine, do it while you still can. But she’s a city flower, city full of overwhelming things, colors and emotions, you have to be bolder than ever to be noticed, you have to shock, to be pompastic to make people look back at you, and she pulls that off wearing that huge like bloomed flower dress. You have to be as bright as possible to be the one attracting the most amount of bees.

July-Aug (Last days for fun)
This is the highlights of the summer, just enjoying the last days of the warmth and good weather, going and having fun with friends, being light and ready for the autumn to come.The colors little by little turn to pastels that will be back into the earth palete, and the light hearted attitude to more matured and thoughtful again. So, wearing a light dress ready to run around, she’s sharing the bright smile like the last glimpse of the yellow sun, inviting to enjoy the last days of sunshine.

Sept-Oct (Greet The Autumn)
The mood here changes from sparkly too more settle down. Wind suddenly appears in the surroundings and you need to hold onto your hat to not lose it. She’s looking a little wild here with the long hair and animal print like the strong autumn winds, still standing firm and assured of her own ground, and her face turned into more serious expression. As if saying “enough fooling around, time to get serious”. (School? College?? Anyone lol)

Nov-Dec (The Classic Winter)
Stepping into the colder weather soon turning into the glittering mirrors of ice. She’s standing there in a quite romantic scenery, in a classic dress and simple styling, the dress reminding of the snow, with a statuesque pose. Winter is always like that it comes quickly and turns everything into the sculptures of ice, let alone bringing the most beautiful celebrations of the year. Simplicity, coziness and romantic (in Japans case lol). Classic Ayu calling everyone for a heart warming celebrating and season full of hope and love (cheesy I know but isn’t that exactly what people are expecting in this season? )

I hope these made at least some of you look with less hate at the photos lol I'M HOPING, tho it's just my point of view

I love you! Seriously. Great interpretations!

I think regarding Nov/Dec that it also portrays a feeling of "cold" because of all the open cold night air.

Thanks for sharing this with us!