AX 2013 Last Days~>

This blog includes the outfits I wore on AX 2013 Day 4, and the next day, to fly home. I was so busy on day 4, I didn't take convention photographs. So Posing Practice shots, for your enjoyment purposes!

Spotted mirror gives me a White Iris, cool.

Am I cool yet?

Black Roses: Black Peace Now

Vest & Shirt: Sixh Ibi

Nekolace: Mint Neko

Pearls: Forever 21

Shorts: Honey by hNaoto

Safety Pin necklace & Scarf: hNaoto

Scrunchie: Gramm by hNaoto

Ring: Pinkhime

Bag: Juicy Couture

Boots: Demonia

I had no make up, and kind of threw this outfit together. The idea was 'Shirt look', but the back of the shirt was too short, so I added shorts. Surprisingly, people liked it and some still wanted my photograph.

Anime Expo 2013: Day 2 Gothic Gyaru, Magi daiyo!, Liz Lisa Fashion show, Starmarie, Kim Dao, Cosplay, & Hugs o my~>

Anime Expo Day 2! 

Continuing from the Aladdin theme of Day 1.

This is a cute cosplay of Aladdin from Magi. I love this anime, and the Porno Graffitti booth I was helping wrote the opening theme song for it. ( I'm so gonna cosplay this...) 

We hugged afterwards. I was Honoured! Good hug, too. (Note: No matter how Cute or Awesome someone's outfit is, ALWAYS ASK before touching it or them!!!)

Later that day, my Maid Sakana stopped by, what luck! I remembered to take photos. ( We didn't during Fanime.) Maid Sakana is also a Very Good Hugger.

One day she will be Lolita Maid Sakana~>

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.

Shopping Saturday hNaoto San Francisco Closing Sale

Sadly, it was announced earlier this month that hNaoto shop in San Francisco is closing. So of course I visited during the Closing sale when everything is 50% off to mourn the loss.

My friend Ying and I drove to San Francisco just to shop at hNaoto. But for me, I also wanted to check out the Tea at the new Crown & Crumpet Tea Stop in New People Building.

We headed straight to the hNaoto shop. Like most stores, there's a no photography policy, so I only have photos of my haul bag. ( I haven't had time to catalog the haul, but I may update later, and the items were worn for my L.A. trip.) We shopped for about 2 hours. Everything was 50% off and the sale items that were more off were still honored.

After the Drive and Shopping I needed some Tea. We headed to Crown & Crumpet Tea Stop. They were very busy. (That rhymed!)

lol @ the posing Lady

There were some very cute details in the shop, which I'd like to capture next time with a point-and-shoot camera at least. ( This day was ghetto cell phone photos.)

We ordered a Large Crown & Crumpet Special Blend black tea pot and scones to share. I love scones. And we sat in the 1/2 floor on level with the New People Store and MaruQ pop shop. ( I resisted the urge to pop shop, because I just broke my wallet at hNaoto.)

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.

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

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

Weekend in San Francisco

♪♫ San Francisco, open your Golden Gates, please let no Stranger Wait outside your door. ♪♫

Last month, I spent a weekend touring San Francisco with friends. Although I was born and raised there, I had new fun.

Tomatoes I packed for the ride.

Hairstyle for the day.

Shot during the drive to the Bay.

 

Nighto with Naoto

Last Monday, my brother, I and friends spent quality time with Hirooka Naoto, the creator and designer of hNAOTO. He was in San Francisco for a few hours after a week in Atlanta for AWA convention. Obviously, I was excited to see him, but it was 'hisashiburi,' it had been a while, since he was in SF. The SF Naoto shop, in New People building, held a miniature party in the evening. As usual they showcased the newest items, and buying $100+ gets an autographed photograph with Naoto-san. (Sometimes I refer to Naoto-san as Father Na because Na Otousan sounds similar.)

President of New People, Inc. & Naoto-san. Photograph: Raymond W. Doan

The evening began with a drive down to San Francisco. Amazingly we did not encounter much traffic although we drove between 4-5:30pm. But we passed 2 remnants of accidents as well as another huge just-happened accident. The police car and ambulance were trying to get past full lanes on the Bay Bridge. I tried to move right, but there was no where to go. I still remember years ago, we were stuck on the Bay Bridge with some terrible traffic wondering what was the matter. We passed by a smoked-out totally burnt, still-burning white van. It was awful.

Moving on, we arrived at Japantown ~5:30, and went to use the facilities. I had to pin in my headdress, and adjust my outfit. Met up with Crystal M. to have dinner before heading over to the Naoto party. (There was food at the party though!) We ate at Kushi Sushi.

More details on food blog.

Around 7pm, we headed to the facilities, again, and then to the Naoto shop. There were many familiar faces there, and I got caught up in chatting with friends and friend-clerks alike. Father Na came over, waved, and said, "Hi, Cupkeiki." Inside I Kya-ed. Outside I waved enthusiastically. As usual I checked out all the new items in the shop. There were many.

Dokuro-tions~> Photograph: Raymond W. Doan

Beautiful hat, Gramm?

Yes, Father Na himself often shops with you, like a good shop boy.

Photograph: Raymond W. Doan

My Outfit:

Hairpiece and Cardigan: Me

Hair bow: Dolldelight

Handbag: gouK

Dress: Frill

Scrunchie: Gramm

Necklaces: Frill, Hangry & Angry

Stockings: Forever 21

Shoes: Payless