Tea Time with Ying~>

Recently, although not recently enough, I finally had Afternoon Tea with Ying!

The first time we had tea and snacks at Crown & Crumpet, Ying saw their High Tea and said, "Next time we need to do that."

Well, we finally did that at Tealist, one of my favorite Tea places.
We were both dressed up rather casually, considering another time when we hung out at SacAnime.

We ordered Strawberry Green Tea & Ceylon. They were good. Everything was good. Tealist is very precise about tea steeping times and temperatures.

Day Out with Sheila!

That day before Christmas, I spent a day with Sheila!! She's so cool and nice.

We went to Royal Cup Cafe, because they had good tea, and you could sit and chat for hours, comfortably.

Royal Tea, good good.

This salad was huge. My cell phone for size.

Comfy couch.

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.)

New Phone?

Been wanting a Smartphone, but there are a few things holding me back.

I like keyboards, I don't want a phone that easily cracks, but I want cute cases.

Particularly this case in point:

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This case is so Wonderful! (Get it?) It's Little Twin Stars, Sanrio characters I love, having a Tea Party, but also, it's Alice in Wonderland with the Mad Hatter~>

Maybe I'll just collect cute cases.

T's Halloween Party and Tea with Oniko

The Saturday after Halloween was a busy day. I started off going to the Farmer's Market for some much needed supplies, and costume gear.

This is the only part of my costume I didn't already own.

New York, Day 7. Tea-time!

This Monday was my last full day in New York. So, of course, I had to live it to the fullest! Fuel up with Amy's sandwich and Xin's coffee, yum.

Monte Cristo & Coffee

I wanted to wear something cute but comfortable.

Hat, tights, socks: Uniqlo

Dress: Liz Lisa

Parfait charm: Minty Mix

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~>