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.)

Mini Tea Pancake Party, Angelic Pretty San Francisco, June 5th, 2011

Photograph by Angelic Pretty SF

Let's travel back in time, to Angelic Pretty's Mini Tea Party in San Francisco on June 5th, 2011. The Pancake print release led to pancake themed Tea Party!

Angelic Pretty's Album

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.

 

Angelic Pretty San Francisco 2nd Anniversary Tea Party with Maki & Asuka~>

Since I missed the First Anniversary party, I was most excited to attend the Second Anniversary Tea Party of San Francisco's Angelic Pretty! Mari and I traveled together, so we snapped some shots during bus stops.

The fluffy ears are my favorite!

Hair & Make: Me
Cutsew, Dress, Bags, Shoes, Wrist Cuffs, Pin: Angelic Pretty
Star pin: Minty Mix
Cinnamaroll: Sanrio's Cinnamon Magazine
Bells: Craft store

Angelic Pretty 2nd Anniversary Lucky Pack sale

It'd been a while since I'd lined up for lucky packs, and this time the content t'was a mystery. At the same time, they were releasing Misty Sky, too. I wanted Lucky Packs and a Tea Party Ticket.

Since it was predicted to rain all weekend, I chose my darkest Angelic Pretty dress, and slapped on my rain boots.

Outfit outline

Hat: Uniqlo

Blouse: Alice & the Pirates

Dress and socks: Angelic Pretty

Shoes: Rockport

Rainboots: Roma

Coat: Unknown origins from Mom

In line, I kept my hair braided, but later in the day, I let it down.

To mimic the dresses check pattern, I used fishnets over the strawberry socks.

I arrived around 6:10am, and there were already 5 ladies in front of me, all from out-of-town. It was raining before the sun came up, so once the sun came out we snapped some photos.

Even with Coats on, everyone's so cute.

Lindsay H.

Kari C.

Amber C.

Angela C.

She was #1 in line, all the way from Michigan!

We got really excited once they put out the signs. Trying to peek at the merchandise. Earlier we'd seen Asuka and Maki walking in and shop girls too.

Pink Misty Sky! The Navy is Gorgeous.

I want to Celebrate with you!

Asuka and Maki stepped out for some Photo Ops! Their outfits were So Perfect, and lovely for the Fall Lolita.

I was in a rush so I was in and out of the store in 15 minutes! I got what I wanted.

Yes, I was tired.

The Haul.

Bunny Cutsew part of Toy March, I love it.

Special Anniversary gift for spending 150+

Inside the Lucky Pack!

Cute  Tape

Luckily, I have nothing like this. I can't wait to wear it.

I thought the Sax ring with the Gingham dress was very cutely coordinated. I love Drips and wear this ring all the time. I dream of doing Country style or Dorothy inspired lolita outfits!

Baby, the Stars Shine Bright event with Masumi Kano~>

This Wednesday, Baby, the Stars Shine Bright, San Francisco had a party with designer Masumi Kano!

The shop's Facebook album of this event.

My Perspective:

You're Invited!

This event was special for many reasons. It was a spur-of-the-moment decision to go on a Wednesday night. But, I was excited to meet Masumi Kano. Also, it was catered by Crown and Crumpet, which is transitioning to its new location, so eating their food is a much rarer treat until Spring 2013.

I rushed to Baby*s shop after work and quickly shopped. I bought these lovely earmuffs, the fur pattern for which I have been Fawning over for a while now. I want to buy all the Fawned items!

I used them immediately.

(Kano-san noted my Gloomy hat! I replied, yes it's from the Apron Set, but she probably already knew.)

The no photography restriction was lifted for one night only, so I got some snaps of the shop. As expected, the decorations and food were all quite lovely, and pink!

Teacups match my dress!

Three types of Tea were served: Paris black, Green something and Fruit Tea...I forgot the names,  but the tastes are unforgettable~

And yes, the food was as good as it looks! I usually post food on my food blog, but in this case the food was a major portion of the ambiance.

I was too slow for a nibble of the Macarons...o the Madness!

I Savored it all!

My Savories~

Desserts, unafraid of my Mouth!

The Pink and Green layered Petit Four is new, raspberry and green tea pouf of yum.

I tread carefully with the tea, so many beautiful clothes.

I saw many familiar faces, which I hadn't seen in a while. I also met new friends, whom I hope to get to know better.

Sweet Gwendy.

Masumi Kano was very nice. She milled around and spoke with the attendees.

We had an autograph and photo session, and afterwards an informal Question and Answer session.

She also handed us the Necklace Gift for attending. I was thinking of this Limited gift the entire drive...

Yes, Baby*s has the key to my Heart...

Of course, put it on right away.

Group photo! I am sad I didn't meet every lady. Soon.

Photograph: Angie Lyons

Here are more shots of my outfit that evening:

Hat: Gloomy x Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Earmuffs, Scarf, Outer Dress: Baby, the Stars Shine Bright
Under Dress: Liz Lisa
Stockings, Bag: Angelic Pretty
Shoes: Steve Madden

Close up of Autographed postcard:

Love that Hair

Thank you for reading!

Obligatory weird pose

Check back soon, I might find more photographs~>