Making use of my bus pass ;D

Since the closing of Borders...& the start of my new temp/part-time job...I didn't have time to use my bus pass...so...last week I decided to use it before the month is over XD  & where did i go...the mall of course ;)  The one I used to work @...sigh...but, I actually went to the other side, so i didn't have time to be depressed w/ the old borders being turned into an Inspiration express :/

Anyways, when I got to the mall i was fine...but then...after shopping a bit...my stomach decided to give me problems...so, a bunch of the stores was me going in & out :(  

But, in the end, I got some AWESOME loot ^_^  & i probably spent a bit more than I intended to ;D

 Not including my 2 "shopping bags" in the back...Spencers had an amazing deal on clearance items: buy 1 get 1 free...so, i got the nightmare before xmas bag...& then got the red punky one for free XD  

Then, the cute socks were from Sears, manga from Bookoff & purple shoes were from Ross' ^^

Shopping @ Ross' was VERY successful & I also got my first animal print top ^^ & an awesome purple jacket to match (it was Steve Madden)   Then, I decided to wear ALL my new items & see how it looks...& actually, it sort of looks like one of those Tokyo Fashion snaps...maybe ;)

Haha, but the other interesting I thought of when looking @ my loot is how all these items represent a side of me: Artsy, Girly, Punky, Goth, & Otaku ^_^   

But, next up is HEXXP weekend, so there'll be LOTS of pics from that...hopefully ;D

Random fashions & purchases of the day ;)

Today, like usual, was nice, hot & humid XP  So, I decided to wear a sort of "casual fairy kei" outfit XD

The theme was: Winnie the pooh...& Eeyore too ^_^

 The white "Top" I got from goodwill (see thrifting posts) & I found it in the children's section XD

It was probably some little girl's dress...that i've now made into a top for me ;D

 & of course, I also found during the same trip, a cute Eeyore backpack to match ^^  I didn't really know how I was gonna wear the pieces, but as a last minute thought, I paired up the white top w/ my purple striped one...& I like how it came out ^_^  It's still not crazy/authentic fairy kei, but if I was into this fashion during school, i totally would have worn this outfit...sigh...but that's why now i'm having fun dressing up XD

So, I wore the outfit to Best Buy & ended up buying 2 cds :)

I found my Florence & the Machine album I wanted ever since I heard her song on SYTYCD ^^

& a Third Three Days Grace album I never knew existed...apparently it came out in '09, but that was when i was mainly listening to my ipod(jpop, anime music, etc), so i didn't even know what was going on in American music...& then, the best buy worker ringing the items up pointed to the tdc album & said "that's a very good album" hehehe ^_^

Okinawan Festival in Hawaii ^^

I hadn't gone in Years...but I finally got to go to the festival this year w/ my mom, my sister & her family & it was just as wonderful as I remember XD  Lots of good food...fun kids games...& even a crafts tent ^^  There was also entertainment, but we were too busy walking around...then, we sat down & ate ;D  Alright, here are the pics:

 My nephew, Joseph Jr. playing Fish Pond ^^ He's 4yrs old ;)

 Some of the inflatable bouncers they had...

 Even more bouncers...there were quite a bit O_O

 The main stage in the background...showing how crowded this festival can get...

 More crowds by the Food booths XD

 My sister prepping food for Jr.

 Joseph Sr. relaxing after lunch ;D

 Me chowing down on a humongous Andagi...soooo yummy ^_^

 My loot from the Festival: Pretty embellished hair clip & cute shirt that says "Okinawan Kokeshi" I had to get it ^^

 What I wore to the festival ^^

My prize from playing a kids game called Snake Hunt...was WAY harder than it looks O_O  Imagine digging through a gigantic mound of strips of paper...to find not 1, but 3 plastic toy snakes...sigh...my arm was so sore afterwards XP  but I got a cute bear out of it, so it was worth it ^^

P.S. In case you were curious, I am half Okinawan, half Japanese...my mom's side is Okinawan...& we actually have a club & i grew up going to the festival every year...& even helping sometimes...in the Andadog booth XD  it's always good to experience some of my heritage & I really hope i can go again next year...if anything, just for the amazing food: Andagi, Andadog, Yakisoba, Yakitori, Shave Ice, etc etc...  ;D

Thrifting...again?? XD

Hehe, YES! it seems like I go to Goodwill @ least 2 times a month...but i can't resist all those bargains...sigh... ;D  Heh, anyways, this is my latest Loot:

 Mainly clothes this time...with one AMAZING find by my friends...who were nice enough to let me have it ^_^  This Wonderful Jacket:

 Blue Fur!!! How could I resist XD  & the collar is detachable ^_^  Of course I "modeled" it w/ my Octopus ring & Q-pot cream ring ;)

There's another thrifting day coming up, but i've got lots of things already...just maybe more blouses to wear under stuff this time...or maybe...a white coat?  i seriously want one even though i'll melt here :/  

P.S. the clutter in the above pic is no longer there...I was cleaning ALL DAY Sunday >_<  but now it's all nice, clean & organized, so i guess it was a good thing ^^

Latest (Lolita) obsessions, goodwill, etc...

My latest "Lolita" obsession is: Cinderella ^^

It was actually my very first disney movie...& i was so obsessed w/ Roger's & Hammersteins version, i wrote down practically the whole movie & i would memorize it XD

Needless to say, I saw the Cinderella Lolita prints, but I was into different things at the time, i didn't think about it...until...i got the most awesomeness necklace ;)

It was @ Forever21 & I just couldn't resist...I also got a Teddy Bear necklace, but that's an ongoing obsession ;)  

So, after I got the necklace, I became determined to find a Lolita print that would match...& my absolute fave is the Baby Cinderella Jewelry print in Cream x Sax...I think the necklace would compliment it very nicely...but, i'll have to save up a lot for it...XP

My other choice was the AP Cinderella print, but I only liked the skirt in that...& i've never gotten anything AP before :/

Haha, but that'll be an ongoing quest until i save up enough money for it XD

In the meantime, I'm happy just going to Goodwill...I find so many awesome things ^^

 These were from my latest Thrifting day ^_^  The vintage dress fits absolutely perfectly ^^ & the winnie the pooh items are for a future fairy kei outfit XD  Then, I found the cutest stuffed sheep & light blue bear.  The silver thing is an awesome belt...&, the most surprising find...the CD...it's Orange Range!! Only a single, but it's the * one, so it's all good ;D

I even found a couple of presents for friends (so those aren't in the pic...just in case...)  

But, the main reason for going to goodwill was to find items for an upcoming AIW steampunk tea party...& I did ^^  I found a bag, white skirt which i fashioned into an "apron" & a belt to bring it all together ;)  

& here's the result:

& now i'm really into makeup, so...i experimented a little today...mainly to try out my gold liquid liner XD

 it's a little messy, & i had to take it w/out flash otherwise u can't see the gold, but...i still had fun doing it & i was inspired by the butterfly clip in my hair XD

*side note* I'm SO SUPER DUPER behind on the Tokyo Fashion Express episodes, so I have no idea when i'll get around to those...sigh...it's hard now b/c i started working on Mondays again :/  But, I will try my best to update this more often...especially if i get into a new fashion ;D

Latest purchases & playing dress-up ^_^

So, BEFORE I found out about my work situation...i did some shopping ;D

First up, from Ebay...another GLB vol 40 XD  I couldn't resist...someone did a review of it on their blog & I HAD to have it ^^ 

 2nd, a Wig from the egl comm sales...I always wanted a long-curly brown one & this one actually matches me (according to my mom ;D )

 Then, on the side, i did a group order of contacts & got a new blue pair...since my other ones were giving me problems :/  & she gave me one of the contact holders too...sooo cute ^^

 I was planning to use these contacts for my Alice...can u tell?

i can't really tell they're blue, but my mom can, so that's good enough for me XD

But, now i gotta save, save save...sigh...so less shopping from me...guess i should sew more or something XP

Sewing project: Part 2

Most was done by Monday, but straps & pocket were added Tues night...& then i washed & wore it out on Wed...probably the fastest outfit i've ever made ;P

Anyways, here are the progress pics i promised :)

After making base dress, the top was gathered w/ elastic (like a tube top)

Then, I made a ruffle & sewed it on...along with sewing down a doily to the top (half on the front, half on the back).

 Then, I added on straps & sewed down a smaller doily to make a pocket ^^

 And there u have it, my Doily Dress :D

A quick coord using a top I got from a friend, some lace ankle socks & white eyelet cork sandals ^^

I'm really happy w/ how this dress came out b/c it can be worn like this...or it can be belted to create a different look (other coords to come) XD