A Few New Closet Items
Friday, May. 18, 2012 | 33 Comments
Compared to my last trip to Japan, I bought way fewer clothes this time. It’s a little hard to explain the reasoning(s.) Though I suppose it’s an incredibly simple overall theme. I’ve changed. 
And I’m quite happy. 
I know it had a lot to do with why I enjoyed this trip even more than previous ones.
So shopping.
I knew the shops I wanted to visit. But I was also trying to avoid a “mission-plan” style agenda this time too. So I could relax and enjoy myself better. Well on the first day I did go shopping. But after a few stores, and trying on many, many things at Lepsim, Apart by Lowrys, etc. I got a bit bored with clothes shopping. First & foremost, I got swallowed up in a lot of things I tried on. To say, most free sizes were a little too loose for my liking right now.
Secondly, anything I did try on & liked a lot …
I already owned something too similar! Ha! 
Lastly though, and this one was probably the biggest reason, I was happy with what I had at home already. So if I didn’t love something to bits I didn’t stress to buy it. 
That’s not to say I came home without any new clothes. 
I picked up a few things I really loved. And buying less also let me spend more on what I really did want. Like this sweater from Cher that was a bit ridiculously priced. I also got a skirt and earrings from Kastane that I wore immediately.
So I picked up the spring sweater from Cher, their new waterproof eco bag, a skirt and earrings at Kastane, room wear from Tutuanna, and dresses from UNIQLO and Shimamura.
The Kastane skirt is actually a little big but has a drawstring tie on the inside for sizing. It’s just a great neutral shade and the layers are really soft for summer. It catches wind like a freakin’ kite though! Bicycle shorts or opaque tights underneath are a must! Ha!
The earrings come with clip-on additions which I thought was really clever. The clip-ons can hold any french-hoop earrings. My ears are pierced so I didn’t need the clip on portions but my friend’s aren’t so I gave them to her to use. Win-Win! 
This dress (on the left) was something I was hoping to buy at Lowrys Farm, however I liked the fit of the UNIQLO version better. I’ve already worn it more times than I can recall. Actually I’m wearing it right now with my Cher black cardigan from my 2008 trip to Japan. lol
Went to Shimamura with my friend looking for S-Leg tights and inexpensive room wear. I saw this dress though. (on the right.) I thought it was a bit too sweet for me but she encouraged me to get it saying “some days you just feel you want to be really sweet!” It was more than affordable so I figured why not. 
I’ve already worn it a few times with a sweater. If I’m feeling the need for extra sweet look I can pop the collar out from underneath! Also, yeah, it’s been cold here a lot lately since getting back.
Tutuanna room wear. Just some nice lounging clothes to wear when home and comfortable but not going to bed.
Also I got this really silly but cute shirt as a gift!…
Duck in bright red frames! It’s a really comfortable 3/4 sleeve tee. A gift from a friend’s mother after I pointed out she always wore cute shirts like this. It reminds me of my old Happy Market one I had to toss because I got it badly stained. It’s so comfortable I wear it around the house a lot since the weather is so hot then cold lately.
Scarf and belt. The scarf is from Wachifield and features a baby Dayan.
Tights from Tutuanna, Shimamura (S-Leg) and various shops. I bought a few more pairs not shown; “cooling” versions for summer. I regret not buying more from Tutuanna because they’re incredibly comfortable for 8+ hours of wear.
Photos of the above items I while still on vacation…
These were all the same day actually.
The day I visited Kamakura.
I wore my mint blazer because it was chilly in the morning but it got very hot by the afternoon. I wore nude tights that had nude dots on them. I got them from Target but saw the exact same pair at Tutuanna. Same dot size, shade, seams and everything.
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Jenny @ 3:30 pm; Friday (3 days ago) [url]
tags: japan trip, clothing, cher, kastane, uniqlo, shimamura, tutuanna, shopping, outfits
whilst feeling 
Apprehensive
Shinzi Katoh Series Crossbody Bag
Saturday, Apr. 7, 2012 | 40 Comments
Recently received this Shinzi Katoh purse from iswas on Yesstyle. I was looking for an easy little summer bag. Sometimes when I go out I only want to bring my phone + wallet. In winter I just use coat pockets and leave my larger bags at home. But in summer I don’t always have large pocket options. So I wanted something small and no-fuss.
I’ve already used this bag a ton of times. It’s perfect. It’s extremely light and moves easily with you. I chose a color that would work with just about anything. Beige. Though the brown and navy were really appealing too. It comes with two strap lengths. I choose to use the longer strap for the crossbody option.
I love how simple this design is compared to my other bags which are covered in vintage style buckles, straps and clasp details. This one is so simple and sweet. It fits my iPhone, wallet, and often a few other things like tubes of lipstick, another small pouch, etc. It has a zip pouch on the inside as well. I love it.
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Jenny @ 8:39 pm; Saturday [url]
tags: outfits, yesstyle
whilst feeling 
Genuine
