Happy End of 2012 Year, Happy New Year's Eve & Happy New Year's 2013!

M-hoshi~> Dreaming of Sentimental Circus Lolita.

Happy New Year's! I hope everyone is Celebrating safely and warmly tonight. My outfit for New Year's Eve is inspired by Sentimental Circus. (The Tralala bag's charms are by Sentimental Circus, and in fact contain a tote bag.)

Last day of Heavenly Snowboarding

The 3rd and last day of our snowboard trip, boy, was I sore. That just made the view more beautiful though. Behind me is Lake Tahoe.

I was a Snow Bunny Kitten that day.

Second day of Heavenly Snowboarding

My first Snow of the Season and my first time at Heavenly. As the name implies, this resort is certainly Huge and Covered in Snow. Behind me is Lake Tahoe.

Merry Christmas Eve's Eve's Eve's Eve!

Via was 50% off

On the night of Dec 20, 2012, as I drifted to sleep, a strange outfit came. I wanted to wear this Angelic Pretty Salopette with my cream Gloomy x Baby, the Stars Shine Bright shirt. But in order to show the shirt's design, I had to pin the top of the salopette on backwards. Resulting in a suspender style.

Christmas Eve's Eve

The day before Christmas Eve, I arrived at my friend's family's home. I brought some Choya to share. Choya is a popular plum wine. It's very sweet, like dessert wine. I especially love the plums at the bottom, soaked in wine.

-_- happy Asian face

Hello Kitty Forever~>

Hello Kitty Forever is not only my motto, but also Forever 21's new collaboration with Hello Kitty. I was excited to plaster more Kitty on my body.

Each Forever 21 shop has slightly different inventory. For Christmas, I received these Hello Kitty Forever leg warmers and i.d. tag from Tessa W. They are not currently sold at my local Forever 21, or online.

[future update: photo of gifts]

During my Pre-Christmas shopping spree at Forever 21, not only did I buy items to complete this outfit, but I got some casual Hello Kitty Forever.

I thought one of the shirt Hello Kitties looked like me.

lol watermark...

Merry Christmas Eve

I went to Winkeland's Christina-Marie's family Christmas Eve Party. She suggested the green coat. She's a great photographer, and took these photos.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas Friends and Lovers! I hope everyone is having a Happy Holiday. This is my first attempt at deco collage via Gimp. I'm learning new imaging techniques.

I will blog about my Christmas Eve's outfit soon, I'm very excited to work on it.

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

Pre-Holiday Gathering

Before the holidays, my old co-workers and their families were visiting, so we all went out to dinner. My brothers came too.

Selca: Self Camera

When I have free moments, I often practice Selca. Selca is Self Camera, or the art of taking photographs of yourself. I took about 30 shots to get this one. I need more practice.

I'm wearing a Muff from Baby, the Stars Shine Bright lucky pack. The clothes under the coat are also from Baby, the Stars Shine Bright. The Coat is eco-friendly garb I bought from the Renegade Craft fair in L.A. a few years back. I went with Christina of Winkeland , who recently had a booth there selling these Wreaths she made from Vintage Ornaments. I need to look up the Coat Crafter, updates when I get home from Holiday.

Wintertime means don't skimp on fruit. This drink is made of a Filipino Citrus fruit called Calamansi. It's good. Something between a lemon and a mandarin. Of course fresh fruit is best. Happy Holidays!

Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow.

Because I have long hair, and it's in the way at work, I often put it up. But it can be fun too.

This one's called the Cinnamon Bun. It's like a normal hair bun, except if I were to roll a normal bun, it would tower upwards and often fall over. This one stays nice and flat on the top of my head, and no balance issues.

Victory bun's like Dot from Animaniacs. It's what a normal bun'd look like on my head except split like a two headed serpent.

This Antennae style buns remind me of Dot from Pixar's A Bug's Life. It makes me feel justified when I Bug people. It's like two normal buns, except you start rolling it around itself at the top rather than the base. An elongated bun.

All these styles took less than 5 minutes to do and last an entire work day. Thank you for reading, it's bun fun.

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Eve!

Typical outfit at work, and scouted some Mistletoe for gifts!

Jeans: Uniqlo

Vest: Sixh Ibi

Hoodie: Angelic Pretty

Hat: Handmade and Dolldelight bow

Shoes: Vans

Muffs: Korea

Hope to put something cuter together, soon. Stay tuned for Christmas Eve's lolita outfit.

Thanksgiving 2011 Black Friday

My casual Hangry & Angry outfit for Black Friday deals at hNaoto in New People Building on Thanksgiving 2011.

The hair was the most fun. A wild and comfortable outfit.

Everything is Hangry & Angry

Except
Backpack: Frill
Shoes: Rockport
Hat: Handmade

The T-shirt is actually autographed by Gashicon, the designer of Hangry & Angry. The socks were my first ever hNaoto purchase. Unfortunately, I recently messed them up in the wash, and am still trying to unfelt them. :_:

Farmer's Market a few Saturdays Ago

On November the 10th, 2012, I did something I love doing but rarely have time for anymore. I went to the local Farmer's Market. That day I really just threw stuff on and left.

I was wearing my Hobo jacket, so I didn't expect to turn any heads that morning.

Chocolate Reign

Mayuyu full of Christmas Cheer! Work coffee cup.

Recently, my work laptop died on me. So I got a new one with my credit card points. It's not super fancy tech, but it'll do, pig, it'll do.

Unwrapping

Dark Clown on November 14, 2012

I wanted to wear a Dark outfit with my Putumayo pants. This is what happened.

 

Vest: Sixh Ibi
Dress shirt: hNaoto
Pants: Putumayo
Backpack & Bunny bag: Frill by hNaoto
Tights: MaruQ
Necklace & Bracelet: Alice & the Pirates
Shoes: Simple Shoes

Hip Bunny Uniform Lolita, Getting Dressed

Getting into the Holiday Spirit, I imagined what a Lolita Snow Bunny might wear to school. Also, recently got Square Frames.

1st Layer: Gloomy x Baby, the Stars Shine Bright

Put on your Thinking Glasses.

Shanghai Dumplings Saturday

That day I saw Sweet Loulita, and received my Tralala lucky pack from MaruQ. I put on the clothes right away, since they were more comfortable for traversing the city for eats. With my Super Limited wardrobe choices, I tossed this outfit on. I wanted to match my Hello Kitty Gnome bag.

Waiting outside ShangHai Dumplings.

Had: Handmade except Dolldelight bow
Glasses: 59 Seconds
Shirt: Putumayo
Hoodie & Skirt: Tralala
Stockings: MaruQ
Belt Bracelets, Purple Socks: Sweet Loulita gifts
Muffs: Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Leg Warmers: Uniqlo
Shoes: Rockport
Bag: Sanrio

Work appropriate Lunch outfit

Soon after buying these Baby, the Stars Shine Bright ear muffs for the Masumi Kano event, I wanted to wear them all the time. That day there was a Guest Lunch so I needed to look extra Work Appropriate.

Hoppy 12 12 12 Outfit

Happy hoppy 12th day of the 12th month of the 12th year after 2000! This is the casual outfit I wore on 12-12-12. I wanted to wear the Toy March cutsew, and the Bears Cafe skirt from Angelic Pretty. This was a bit of a challenge.

(FYI: I bought Toy March recently at Angelic Pretty San Francisco 2nd Anniversary weekend, and Bears Cafe at Angelic Pretty San Francisco's Grand Opening.)

Top, Socks, Ring & Skirt: Angelic Pretty
Scarf/Wrap: Uniqlo
Shoes: Vans
Ribbons: Handmade

Tralala Dolce Collection Berry Casual Coordinate

I couldn't wait to wear my new Tralala shirts from MaruQ grand opening party, so the next day I threw this together. A Casual Country Gyaru outfit.

Tops  & Skirt: Tralala
Hat, Hair Pin, Ring: Metamorphose
Stockings: Forever 21
Cuffs and Blue Ring: Angelic Pretty
Birds Nest Ring: MaruQ
Scrunchie: Gramm
Necklace: Hangry & Angry

MaruQ Grand Opening Party, featuring Tralala lucky pack outfit and Liz Lisa Grandma Style

The morning of December 15th, 2012, I headed to San Francisco for MaruQ's Grand Opening Party. I wanted to be comfortable while driving, so I wore this Tralala lucky pack outfit.

Vest: Sixh Ibi
Hoodie & Skirt: Tralala
Shirt: Angelic Pretty
Earmuffs: Korea
Necklaces: Thrift belts
Hat: Handmade including bow from Dolldelight
Stockings & Knit Boots: Forever 21

MaruQ Lucky Pack & Sweet Loulita Lucky Pack

My friend and 'fan' Sweet Loulita helped me buy a Lucky Pack from MaruQ when the physical store opened. It was only $75 and inside was an entire outfit.

The bag the pack came in is rather sturdy. The plastic makes it easy to keep clean and cloth handles allow easy hanging from any hook without damaging it.

Sweet Loulita created her own Lucky Pack for me, and stuffed it in, making this pack extra Lucky!

Anime Expo 2012, Blue Exorcist, and Prinny, o, my! Last day to play.

On the last day of AX, I wandered with my brother. He was catching all the posters and autographs during AX. There were lots of huge and cool anime posters like this Blue Exorcist one. There's someone I want to cosplay in Blue Exorcist, can you guess who?

It's like I'm their friend...

Anime Expo 2012 and My Idol, Misako Aoki! Take 2, and Action.

The morning of my Day 2, I grabbed some quick food. The motel we stayed at had free coffee and doughnut breakfast. The coffee was surprisingly decent, and the doughnuts were fresh, sweet. My cupcake for the day is pictured also. I made the cupcake portion, and the top black and white rose is formed from an hNaoto bandanna which came in a magazine. I added some Hangry & Angry charms and safety pins.

That morning I rushed to get Misako Aoki's autograph at the Angelic Pretty/Harajuku Hearts booth. Misako-san also models for Putumayo, which she is wearing pictured below. 

At the booth, the shopgirl, Yuri, said that in Japan Putumayo recently had a Tea Party with Misako-san as a guest. Film of the Putumayo fashion show from AM2 was shown to the lolita attendees. Yuri pointed out to Misako-san that I was part of that Putumayo show, and then Misako-san said I had 'Attained Kawaii.' (Internal, Kya!) I thanked her profusely. 

Idol Blessings, such a lovely way to start a Conventional morning.

For her to sign on, I purchased a postcard calendar she made for 2012 from the booth. Although the year was almost done, the photographic cards are easily re-usable. (Photos coming soon.)

We were allowed to take photos with her, too.

Cupcake: Handmade with hNaoto rose, Hangry & Angry charms
Black roses: Black Peace Now
Scrunchie: Gramm
Bunny Cuffs: Angelic Pretty
Black Cuffs: Chantilly
Pocket watch: Gift from M-ko
Dress: Frill
Stockings: Holley Tea Time
Shoes: Payless
Hair, nails, makeup: Me

Anime Expo 2012 and Misako Aoki!

This was my second time at AX and I was pleasantly surprised; they had several Fashion Guests. I bought the tickets a year before, gambling on a good show. 

I missed the first couple of days due to work, so here is my Day 1.

Mostly the outfit is Baby, the Stars Shine Bright, and their collaboration with Gloomy.

Exceptions

Socks: Angelic Pretty

Scrunchie: Gramm

Shoe ribbons: Walmart

Bracelet: Gift from Laurel E.

Hair, nails, make up: Me

MaruQ Grand Opening plans

MaruQ

This Saturday, Dec the 15th, MaruQ is having its Grand Opening events. Congratulations, Kim!

MaruQ is the only distributor of LizLisa outside of Asia. They specialize in Gyaru brands. I want to line up for scratchers, but am unsure of the Photo contest. I have a Twinkle of a neat Winter Gyaru outfit, but it's yet a glimmer. Contests are fun though. What should I wear?