Dark Lolita outfit for Meeting.

Happy belated Valentine's! This was from last weekend, but I wanted to share. ♥

Since I had a few hours to drive, I opted for a comfortable pink and black lolita coordinate. The dress is fully shirred and stretchy. It lacks the big back bow common to lolita dresses, allowing me to sit back. 

One thing I enjoy about meetings in San Jose is easy access to Philz Coffee. Pricey, at almost 5 dollars a large cup, but the Mint Mojito is definitely a good value, since they use a ton of fresh mint leaves.

Refreshing.

That which I most enjoy at meetings is the people. Ashley & I selfie~> I regret not capturing a full body image of her outfit. It was most adorable.

Sac Anime 2014: Day 1, Visual Kei Lolita~>

Day one of SacAnime 2014! I went to help my sponsor PipStarPop, and was ready for a Visual Kei group photoshoot with Ying and Darla. If you've seen my previous blogs, I'm not very experienced when it comes to Visual Kei style, but I just dive into it my own way. (Thanks Darla for taking outfit shots!)

Top: Sixh

Skirt: hNaoto

Shoes: Y.R.U.

Hoodie: Glavil by tutuha

Necklace: 6% dokidoki

Black roses: Black Peace Now

Feather Fascinators and bow clip: PipStarPop

Bag: hNaoto Frill

Make up: Sugarpill

For a base of Visual Kei and Lolita, I started with the Sixh shirt and hNaoto skirt. I then added the Glavil hoodie, for a punkier twist, and then the red and black tights and spike shoes. To continue the devilish look, I used the Frill winged backpack. To draw out a bit more white, the neckrope. Let's just say the make up and hair accessories were sprinkles on this Visual Cupcake.

The lovely Dalek bedecked lady below was just so cute, I had to capture her. Also, you get a peek at PipStarPop's booth.

Fanime 2013 Day 2: Lolita, Dolldelight Model, & Tea for Two

On day 3 of Fanime 2013, I had the honour of modeling for Dolldelight. Here's a sample of what I wore, more details on my Modeling Blog.

For the rest of the day, I wore a Macaron Lolita outfit, since it suited the Hair and Make from modeling.

After modeling, I headed over to Clockwork Alchemy's Tea Room to meet my brother. 

Clockwork Alchemy is a Steampunk convention in its 2nd year put on in conjunction with Fanime. So one membership gets you into two conventions.

More on my Food Blog.

After drinking our fill of Tea, we wandered around Clockwork Alchemy, to see what was left to see.

There was a Stage which I did not recognize, but it looked Cool, so we took photos.

Fanime 2013 Day 0: Minimalist Lolita

Dear Friends & Lovers,

   This past weekend was the annual Fanime Convention in San Jose, CA. It was a lot of work, yet I managed to dress up each day, at least a bit.

I recently made a Legendary Ten Shirt Purchase from Uniqlo.

Since Thursday involved Travel, I wanted something simple. Excitedly, I wore the Laduree x Uniqlo shirt for the first time. (I'd been wearing the Sanrio x Uniqlo shirts from this haul for a while. These shirts are on sale right now!)

Laduree is a world famous macaron & confection shop. My first taste of Laduree was thanks to Christina Winkelmann, I thank her for enriching my Tastes. I apologize the photos are not great, but you get the idea.

Shirt: Laduree x Uniqlo

Bloomers: Frill by hNaoto

Shoes: ellie

Bag: Juicy Couture

Urban Mori Gyaru

Mori gyaru is a Japanese street fashion with a very natural look. The main idea is 'a girl from the forest.'

SacAnime: Day 2

Day 2 of SacAnime in January 2013. I took the bus to the Convention Center. At the bus stop, a gentleman told me I looked great, and that I 'Brightened' up his day. I smiled for the pun, and thanked him for the compliment. On the bus, the happy passengers asked each other if they'd seen the 'freak show' that's happening at the Convention Center. I giggled on the inside. 

My Brother's Birthday Bash

My brother's birthday in November 2012, we went to eat Hot Pot. That is all you can eat, Chinese-style fondue. I cherish the times my whole family can be together.

Over 4000 views!

Kawaii eto Kowai has over 4000 views now, wow!

Thank you so much for visiting, I hope you continue Adventuring with me.

To celebrate, I've started a Tumblr. The page is linked on the right.
Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.

I'm working on photos but here's a sneak peak from SacAnime:

Below is a link to Sanrio's printable calendar.
Sanrio January 2013 Calendar

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.)

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.

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

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

J-Pop Festival 2011: hNaoto Fashion show & contest, etc

This blog will cover hNaoto related events during J-Pop Summit Festival in San Francisco Japantown 2011. My reason for attending was of course, fashion! I was excited to see hNaoto's fashion show that Heralded the opening of the San Francisco hNAOTO shop~>

Naoto-san & I

Got more excited when I saw this at Cinema Cafe that morning.

New York, Funning it, Day 5! Uniqlo & NYCC

The morning of Saturday October the 13th, had a final leg of work. But, the afternoon was Mine all Mine! It was a beautiful day, warmer than I expected and yet chillier too.

I took some shots of LGA departure area.

I saw a Harbor.

Harboring good thoughts.

And of course, the Infamous Taxis. Quite entertaining, one of the drivers was blasting his music and dancing out of his cab while he helped his passengers with their luggage.

That afternoon, my old chum and her husband, a.k.a. her Babeh, picked me up. I was excited to see them, since it had been a couple of years. After changing at their place, I headed out to Manhattan... on the train!

I'm on a Train!

This is some Neat art I saw decorating the trains.

Where was I headed? Fifth Avenue!

I was running an errand for a friend and of course, shopping. Right away, I saw the NY Uniqlo clerks, flyering.

I want the Uniqoat.

I thought it was odd, an old style church next door to a GAP.

Self Reflection on 5th Avenue.

There it is!

This is a New Uniqlo in New York. Apparently, it's the Global Flag-post store, which the Voice over the P.A. system repeated. This store is Massive. Uniqlo is a nice shop to get basics in many colors. Also, they have nice collaborations with Anime, Manga, Artists, Stars and more!

Although one just opened in San Francisco prior to my trip to New York, I didn't have time to see it, so I was excited to shop at this Uniqlo in NY.

Uniqlo boasts several innovative technologies in terms of clothing. Pictured here is their Ultralight down items. There was a sale, so this is the Awesome Feeding Frenzy.

Ticker lights drive the Pandamonium.

Took advantage of the mirrors:

A Uniqlo staffer said he liked my outfit.

Floral hat: Handmade, except for Dolldelight bow and MintyMix lollipop
Necklace: MintyMix
Shirt and socks: Gloomy X Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Skirt: Frill by hNaoto
Jacket: Banana Republic (Gift from Amy L.)
Tights: Holley Tea Time
Shoes: Rockport

Orla Kiely collection! I believe Christina W. inseminated this artist into my mind, because she mentioned the collaboration. But it's cute stuff, so I don't mind.

My haul is at the end of this post.

Onward to New York Comic Convention, special thanks to hNaoto booth USA for giving me a reason to go!

Hangry & Angry hat, at NYCC

I found a Wild Manli.

Manli is decked out in Sixh Ibi's Nine. We have the same tank top!

The main reason I went to Uniqlo first before rushing to NYCC was to grab an essential item for Manli's cosplay.

What, the L.

YEAH DARKSTALKERS, where's Felicia?

Nerds!

L wants to eat it.

Just going to pose nicely next to you...

Like L, get into my mouth!

My photo does not show the Sparkly awesome that is this Lady. Her lips were glitter.

Awesome outfit!

You may have noticed my shots are blurry, well I was very hungry at this point. So Manli and I left NYCC and got some grub. We ate at Tick Tock Diner, which neither of us had tried before, but a nice girl who we walked & talked to on the way out of NYCC highly recommended it.

Yay, food.

Nuu.

Portabelly & Sweet Potes 

After dinner, we wandered into a Sephora.

Resisted urge to rub tester all over my belly.

Then, since everything but food was closed, we got some drinks. My first time at Tim Horton's.

Cafe~>

This was my First Uniqlo haul of the trip.

Not only did I indulge in the Orla Kiely collection, but I also found on-sale Mizumori Ado shirts! And, bought my first pair of Skinny Jeans.

I got essentials, such as tanks, tights, and socks. These socks are Uniqlo's Heat Tech material, supposedly holds the heat against your body like no other comfortable material.

Thanks for reading, I still have a few more days of New York to blog about, so come back soon.