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Thursday, November 7, 2013

Muse for a Weekend



UPDATE 11/15/2013: ENTRY PERIOD EXTENDED BY TWO WEEKS! All entries for the first round must be received by November 30, 2013 at 11:59 pm CST.


A new contest! YEAH!

We’re excited to announce the details of our upcoming “Muse for a Weekend” at Anime Matsuri 2014. Anime Matsuri is an annual Japanese culture convention held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, Texas.  We have loved collaborating with them for the past few years on their J-Fashion show.  Baby, the Stars Shine Bright and Alice & The Pirates have released their new line at the AM J-Fashion Show for the past two years, and this year the J-Fashion Show is adding another Japanese fashion designer and a very esteemed designer to do all of the make-up for the models.  We are so pumped about the upcoming show, that we wanted to share our excitement with one lucky fan.  The winner of the contest will receive a chance to be a GLW Muse for a Weekend at Anime Matsuri 2014.


What all does that entail?  Well first of all, you get to be in the J-Fashion show!  Secondly, you get to hang out with the muses in attendance and the GLW booth.  You will receive a Superpass to Anime Matsuri.  You get a photo shoot with the GLW muses and special guests from Japan.  You get to eat dinners and lunches with the GLW crew.  You get to take home the entire Dolluxe collection and three wigs of your choice!  


For the first round, we want to see two (2) recent and awesome photos of you.  Please include a headshot and full body shot, which must have been taken within the last 6 months.  We’d also like a short paragraph about you and why you would like to be a muse for the weekend.  Please do not write more than a paragraph.  The twenty-five (25) contestants with the most votes will go onto the next round.  Entries must be received by 11/30/2013 (updated 11/15/2013). If you are using professional photographs, you must obtain permission from the photographer and credit properly.


For the second round, the finalists will need to submit two (2) different photos, which will also need to be a full body and head shot from within the past six months.  You will also be submitting a YouTube video and answering some questions which will be provided to the finalists when that time comes.  


This is the first contest that we are holding of this type, and we’re hoping we can hold more fun and unique contests like this in the future.  I can’t wait to see all of your new photos, and I especially can’t wait to meet the winner!!


Wigfully yours,
Jenn

UPDATE: This is an open contest. You do not need to be a Lolita to enter.


To enter the contest, please submit your two photos, your name, country, and a brief paragraph to AM2014@gothiclolitawigs.com. Your photos must be current (from the last 6 months) and on a single postcard-style graphic. You do not need to be wearing a wig from Gothic Lolita Wigs in your photos (though it is preferred). Photos must include one (1) full-body image and one (1) close-up. Postcard-style graphic must be at least 800x600px. Please read the fine print. Entries that do not follow the rules will be disqualified.

Example of postcard-style graphic



Important dates:
November 30, 2013 11:59pm CST - all first round entries MUST be received
December 22, 2013 11:59pm CST - voting ends for first round
January 2, 2014 - first round finalists announced
January 31, 2014 11:59pm CST - first round finalists must have new requirements submitted
February 16, 2014 - Winner announced
March 13-17 - Winner must be available to attend Anime Matsuri in Houston, Texas

The fine print:


GOTHIC LOLITA WIGS
MUSE FOR A WEEKEND
AT ANIME MATSURI 2014

OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
THESE OFFICIAL RULES ("RULES") ARE A LEGALLY BINDING AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN PARTICIPANT AND SPONSOR (DEFINED BELOW) AND GOVERN ENTRY IN THE CONTEST. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE CONTEST, PARTICIPANT AGREES TO ABIDE BY THESE RULES AND THE RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES LOCATED ON FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE RULES AND THE FACEBOOK AND YOUTUBE RULES, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WILL VOID A PARTICIPANT'S ENTRY.
This Contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Facebook or YouTube.
ENTRY PERIOD: Gothic Lolita Wigs 2014 Anime Matsuri Model Search ("Contest") ends at 11:59 pm (CST) on November 30, 2013 (updated 11/15/2013). The sponsor of the Contest is Gothic Lolita Wigs, LLC., 2328 Fannin St. Ste. 206, Houston, TX 77002 ("Gothic Lolita Wigs"). The Contest is subject to these Official Rules, and by entering, all participants agree to be bound by the terms and conditions herein. Certain restrictions may apply.
A PARTICIPANT'S ENTRY INTO THE CONTEST WILL BE DEEMED TO BE A REPRESENTATION THAT THE PARTICIPANT IS 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER.
ELIGIBILITY: Contest is void where prohibited or restricted by law. To be eligible, entrant must be at least eighteen (18) years of age or older as of the date of entry. Employees of Sponsor, their immediate family members and those living in the same household, and their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, parent and related companies, officers, directors, contractors and agents are not eligible. All federal, state and local rules and regulations apply.
HOW TO ENTER: Submit your two photos, your name, country, and a brief paragraph to AM2014@gothiclolitawigs.com. We will also need your full legal name, birth date, email address, and the best phone number to reach you. Your photos must be current (from the last 6 months) and on a single postcard-style graphic. You do not need to be wearing a wig from Gothic Lolita Wigs in your photos (though it is preferred). Photos must include one (1) full-body image and one (1) close-up. Postcard-style graphic must be at least 600x800px. . All entries must be submitted online by November 18, 2013 at 11:59 pm (CST) to be considered for this year's contest. Visit http://blog.gothiclolitawigs.com/2013/11/muse-for-weekend.html for complete details. One (1) entry per participant.
The photographs must be a participant's sole creative work and must not incorporate ideas or work of any other person or material that would require the consent of a third party in any jurisdiction or under any applicable law, other than Gothic Lolita Wigs product images. Without limitation, the photographs must not infringe or violate any trademark, copyright, publicity right, privacy or any other right of any other person or entity, under any applicable law.
2013 MODEL SEARCH RESTRICTIONS: Participant photographs may not contain, as determined by Sponsor, in its sole discretion, any content that:
  • Is sexually explicit or suggestive; unnecessarily violent or derogatory of any ethnic, racial, gender, religious, professional or age group; profane or pornographic; contains nudity;
  • Promotes alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing); promotes any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous;
  • Is obscene or offensive; endorses any form of hate or hate group;
  • Defames, misrepresents or contains disparaging remarks about Sponsor, or its products or other people, products or companies;
  • Contains trademarks, logos or trade dress (such as distinctive packaging or phraseology) owned by any entity other than Sponsor excluding only the Gothic Lolita Wigs product images;
  • Contains copyrighted materials owned by any entity (including photographs and other works of art or images) excluding only Gothic Lolita Wigs product images;
  • Advertises or promotes any brand or product of any kind other than Gothic Lolita Wigs, Rockstar Wigs or Dolluxe product images;
  • Contains any personal identification, such as personal names, street or email addresses, or phone numbers other than Gothic Lolita Wigs product images;
  • Violates or encourages the violation of any law, rule or regulation;
  • Contains materials embodying the names, likenesses or other indicia identifying any person other than Gothic Lolita Wigs product images, including, without limitation, celebrities and/or other public or private figures, living or dead;
  • Promotes any particular political party, agenda or message; and/or
  • Communicates messages or images inconsistent with the positive image and/or goodwill to which Sponsor wishes to associate.
Photographs must be taken within six (6) months prior to entry date. If taken by a professional photographer, entrants must obtain photographer permission and properly credit photographer.
Sponsor, Facebook, and YouTube and their affiliates, subsidiaries, parent corporations and advertising and promotional agencies, and all of their officers, directors, shareholders, employees and agents (collectively "Releasees") are not responsible for: any incorrect or inaccurate entry information provided by a participant; human error; alteration of entries; entries that are processed late or incorrectly or are incomplete or lost. Illegible and incomplete entries are disqualified. All participants agree to release and hold harmless the Releasees from and against any claim or cause of action resulting from or arising out of participation in the Contest or use of any prize as a condition of entry into the Contest. All entries become the property of Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned. False and/or deceptive entries or acts, including misrepresentation of age, shall render such entries ineligible. The laws of the State of Texas apply to and govern this Contest and any claims must be raised and resolved in the state or federal courts of Harris County, Texas. Any information collected by registering to enter the Contest shall be used only in a manner consistent with these Rules and with the Gothic Lolita Wigs Privacy Policy, which can be viewed at http://www.gothiclolitawigs.com/privacy-policy/.


ROUND 1 WINNER SELECTION: Entries will be submitted to Gothic Lolita Wigs Corporate offices.  Once submitted, we will open votes on Facebook and the twenty-five (25) entrants with the most votes will continue to next round, up to five (5) additional contestants may be selected by Gothic Lolita Wigs and Anime Matsuri staff to continue to Round 2.  Voting for Round 1 ends on December 22, 2013 at 11:59pm CST.  Winners from Round 1 will be announced on or around January 2, 2014, and will be contacted by Gothic Lolita Wigs, LLC directly for details on submitting for ROUND 2.  By entering contest, contestant agrees that false entries, paid entries, or falsified entries will result in disqualification. Entrants agree to release Facebook from all responsibility for contest outcome. Prizes and rules are subject to change as determined by Gothic Lolita Wigs, LLC.  
FINAL WINNER SELECTION: Finalists will be contacted by Gothic Lolita Wigs, LLC on or around January 2, 2014. Each of the twenty-five (25) finalists will need to create a video not to exceed two (2) minutes in length and posted on Gothic Lolita Wigs's YouTube page at www.YouTube.com explaining why she should be the winner of the Gothic Lolita Wigs’ Muse for a Weekend at Anime Matsuri 2014.  Each finalists must also submit two (2) photos, a headshot and full body shot taken within six months.  These photos must be different than the first submission. Failure to submit items by January 31, 2014 at 11:59pm CST will result in disqualification from further consideration.  In the final round of the Contest, entries will be judged by a panel including representatives from Gothic Lolita Wigs, Anime Matsuri, and a guest judge from Japan.  Winner will be announced February 16, 2014 at Anime Matsuri LUV Day.  By entering and/or accepting the prize, Winner consents (except where prohibited) to the reasonable use by Sponsor of the Winner's photograph, voice, likeness and/or image, hometown address, contents of the entry form and the name and age of the Winner without any further compensation for any future promotional activity related to this Contest. Winners will be required to complete and return IRS Form W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) within this same time period. Failure to sign and return all required documents in this time period will result in forfeiture and disqualification of Winner and an alternate Winner will be selected.


PRIZES:

The Grand Prize shall include one (1) coach class airline ticket for Winner to Houston, Texas, one (1) hotel room for three (3) nights at a hotel in Houston, Texas and ground transportation. Winner will participate in the Anime Matsuri J-Fashion show, a Gothic Lolita Wigs fashion shoot and will be provided five (5) photographs from the shoot. Winner's photo will be featured at www.gothiclolitawigs.com. Winner will receive two (2) Gothic Lolita Wigs of choice and the entire Dolluxe collection. Approximate retail value of Grand Prize is Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). NOTE: Any concession item(s) and all other expenses not specified herein, including, but not limited to transportation to and from the airport, gratuities, insurance and all incidentals are the sole responsibility of the Winner and, if applicable, Winner's parent or legal guardian. All federal, state, local and any other taxes are the responsibility of the Winner. Grand Prize Winner must be able to attend travel between March 13, 2014 - March 17, 2014 or prize may be forfeited and an alternate winner selected. Air travel shall be from a major airport reasonably close to the Grand Prize Winner's home address as stated on the Winner's entry form, selected by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Airline and hotel will be selected by Sponsor at its sole discretion. Travel companions must travel on the same itinerary and at the same time as Grand Prize Winner. No transfer, substitution, or cash equivalent for the prize permitted, except by Sponsor at its sole discretion. If necessary due to unavailability of the Grand Prize, a prize of equal or greater value will be awarded at the discretion of the Promotion Parties. Prizes are provided by Gothic Lolita Wigs, Inc. All federal, state, local and any other taxes are the responsibility of the Winner.

ODDS OF WINNING: Odds of winning a prize depends upon the total number of eligible entries received for the Contest.

LIMITATIONS ON LIABILITY: Sponsor will not be liable to Winner or any other person for failure to supply any prize or any part thereof, by reason of any acts of God, any action(s), regulation(s), order(s), or request(s) by any governmental or quasi-governmental entity (whether or not the action(s), regulation(s), order(s) or request(s) prove(s) to be invalid), equipment failure, terrorist acts, earthquake, war, fire, flood, explosion, unusually severe weather, hurricane, embargo, labor dispute or strike (whether legal or illegal), labor or material shortage, transportation interruption of any kind, work slow-down, civil disturbance, insurrection, riot, or any other cause beyond Sponsor' control.

GENERAL: By entering this Contest, entrants agree that neither Sponsor, Facebook nor YouTube shall not be liable for personal injuries, death, damages, expenses or costs or losses of any kind resulting from participation or inability to participate in this Contest or acceptance of or use of or inability to use the prize or parts thereof, including, without limitation, claims, suits, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light (whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory. Winner releases Sponsor from any and all liability and responsibility with respect to the prize (including any property loss, damage, personal injury or death). Winner acknowledges that the Sponsor has neither made nor is in any manner responsible for any warranty, representation or guarantee, expressed or implied, in fact or in law, related to the prize.

If for any reason, this Contest may not be conducted as planned by reason of any entry that, in Sponsor's sole opinion, corrupts or affects the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Contest, false and/or deceptive entries or acts, including the use of automated launching, voting or entry software shall render such entries ineligible and entrant will be disqualified. Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual implicated in such action, and/or to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend this Contest or any portion thereof. In the event this Contest is canceled, terminated, modified or suspended, Sponsor, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to select a Winner from remaining eligible entries or conduct a random drawing to award the prize from among all eligible, non-suspect entries received before the time of the action or event warranting such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension. If such cancellation, termination, modification or suspension occurs, notification will be posted at www.gothiclolitawigs.com.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A CONTESTANT TO DELIBERATELY UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE CONTEST IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND/OR CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES AND OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

A little introduction...



Greetings fans and friends,

For those that don’t know me, I’m Jennifer Reger, co-founder of Gothic Lolita Wigs, RockStar Wigs, and Dolluxe.  My brother, Charles Reger, and I started Gothic Lolita Wigs a few years ago and have been working extremely hard to bring Japanese street fashion to the mainstream in the western world.  Charles is chief designer of all of our products, and I am managing partner.  

Charles’ education at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles and a two-year stint teaching English in Japan are the foundation for everything we do.  He was fascinated by the Japanese for their food, fashion, and overall culture, and returned to the States with the idea of designing wigs to go with their street fashion.  We still incorporate a lot of Japanese fashion into Gothic Lolita Wigs’ designs, but for RockStar Wigs, he’s inspired by pop-culture (throughout the decades), Manhattan street fashion, and random ideas for hair he wishes he was brave enough to rock. Outside of work, you can probably find him trying new ethnic restaurants, walking his itty-bitty dog Duncan, or at home watching Homeland.

Prior to being able to work full-time at GLW, I ran a couple of film festivals and managed an independent film distributor.  Running a film festival is a lot like being managing partner of a start-up. You spend weeks without sleep; you get to meet a lot of new and amazing people; everyday is completely different; and it’s (almost) always fun.  I still haven’t reached a point where I know what’s coming next - everyday is its own adventure. For example, today I had lunch with John and Deneice Leigh from Anime Matsuri to discuss an upcoming contest, and tomorrow I am meeting with the designers of our new website.  It’s not all work though. In my free-time, I’m usually thirfting for vintage dresses and housewares, playing nap-time with my normal-sized dog Ichiban, seeking silliness, or dancing like a spastic monkey.  

Our company is still growing, and it feels like we are at the most exciting time yet.  Our brands are recognized by people who have never worn a wig or false eyelashes, which is the best endorsement we could wish for.  Charles is currently on an Asian tour seeking new ideas, and we have a new marketing chick starting in two weeks.   We have so many ideas, new products, and new designs coming out.  It feels like we’ve just hit a rebirth of sorts, and I couldn’t be more thrilled. I love everything we do.  I love talking with our amazing muses. I love working with different photographers. I love going through hundreds of photos.  I love interacting with our awesome customers.  I love traveling to new places.  I love playing with different cosmetic formulas as we try to get Dolluxe created.  I love getting to wear different hair daily.  It’s definitely a fun ride. I’m not sure where it’s going, but I’m happy to finally have a few moments to share some insight about us with you.  Thank you so much for your support.  We wouldn’t be anywhere without all of you.  Happy Halloween! 

Wigfully yours,
Jenn Reger
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