Alice Café

Quick colour change

2012-02-11T03:42:00.006+09:00

So I had some issues with choosing what colour to dye my hair so I've ended up getting both a couple of boxes of milky tea and a couple of maple doughnut so I intend to try them both eventually. First up I tried milky tea brown!
I quite like it, I'm not sure how long I'll keep it but for now I'm happy, even though I've gotten a couple of peopel who are confused by the shade and has been asking me why I've dyed my hair gray...

It was kind of harsh on my hair though, it lost quite a bit of shine so I'm going to have to spoil it this week.

Look vinter chocolate

2012-02-04T06:54:00.004+09:00

Best coffe chocolate ever!

New shoes

2012-02-03T01:03:00.002+09:00

My findings from the Vivienne Westwood sales! I was really lucky that exactley the shoes I wanted showed up on the sale and that I was able to get them in my size too. They make my entire apartment smell like bubblegum and I've felt a need for a pair of outrageously pink pumps for a long time.

New in town

2012-01-30T01:29:00.003+09:00

So I said I was going to start a tumblr some time back but I never got around to figuring out the design all that well, I figured I'll drop that for now and use it as is, peopel tend to follow through the dashboard anyway so it's quite unnecessary.

Anyway, I've started two of them!

Ma petite patisserie - Companion blog to Alice café, just tumblring everything and anything I like.

That Magnanimous look - My sketch blog, I'm pretty bad at finishing things so it doesn't feel as if my doodles belong among everything else so here I'll try to post most things I do. If you just want the Crème de la Crème that will still be rebloged/posted here and on Ma petite Patisserie so this is just if you want the extra.

I'm still kind of new and fumly on tumblr, currently working on uploading my collection of randome saved pictures I have accumulated on the computer but feel free to follow and if you have a tumblr you think would be of interest to me then post your link here! I'm looking for peopel to follow!

Box of....

2012-01-26T23:39:00.008+09:00

My latest shopping came with the mail today, it's nothing extra special in it, I'm sort of shopping without a plan latley, but then again that's probably more often then not the case.

A lot of new accessories, spot a pair of my dream shoes in the back, the Jeasus Diamante pumps with gigantic ribbons are finaly mine! Also really exited for a couple of new candy border socks, I haven't bought any in a while but they're always soooo cute, makes me want to eat my legs.Tiny mini skirts!

Cropped jackets, both Cecil McBee.

I can't wait for it to get a bit warmer, I love the look of short jackets over a tight fitting outfit, but as I tried the blue one out today my belly was freezing. The Napoleon jacket is truly gorgeous but I was so sure it was black but in reality it's more a dark brown, I guess that's the downside of online shopping...

In with the new, out with the old

2012-01-16T06:50:00.003+09:00

I've lost my camera again, I had it back for maybe a week or two so good job me! As a compensation I've purchased the remaning effects for the vintage cam app, the Iphone is still not as great as a real digital camera but it holds me over. I've tweeted theese pictures on new years but here they are again with the "rainbow" filter. I'm very pleased with the coat but I wish I would have worn a muffler because watching the fireworks I was freezing and I've caught a cold that's been going strong for TWO WEEKS now!I'm having something of an early spring cleaning and selling quite a few items on Gothloli, just click here!

As long as you've got paypal I'll sell/ship worldwide. Info is all in Swedish but if you see anything of interest just send me an e-mail and we'll work something out! I'll continue updating with new stuff throughout the week.

Tea or Doughnut?

2012-01-08T05:36:00.002+09:00

I feel like I want to take another swing at turning my hair a bit more brown but rather then putting myself through another traumatising visit to the hairdressers I think I'll just handle it in my sink. I've narrowed down the selection to Milky tea brown or Maple doughnut but wich one should I choose?

Happy new year!

2012-01-01T02:52:00.003+09:00

See you guys on the other side of celebrations!

Otona concept

2011-12-31T06:56:00.002+09:00

A Trifecta of beige

2011-12-29T20:03:00.003+09:00

This years accumulation of new outerwear, I don't know how I ended up getting everything in beige this season, is this a sign of me getting old?

Long Murua coat
Military inspiered cape by Vecca Vecca
Mary Magdalene furtrimmed jacket in Milk Tea Beige

Whimsical winter wonderland

2011-12-23T04:32:00.003+09:00

Two days left to christmas and we finaly get snow, just in time. I'll be going home to see my family tomorrow and I'm pretty excited since I had to work last year, and it sucked. I did have a good time with friends but it really feels like this holiday truly needs the presence of my brothers and my fathers Christmas cooking.

Snowball fights, sauna, gingerbread and an open fireplace ahead.

I'm not sure if I'll bring myself to blog while I'm away since I've been sort of bad at it overall latley but I would like to say thank you all for your support, patience and kind words!Merry Christmas everyone!

Unfinished works

2011-12-20T19:39:00.016+09:00

An assemblance of broken bones

2011-12-02T02:32:00.002+09:00

Escape

2011-11-17T17:30:00.005+09:00

I've had a little bit of a rough time latley, I quit my job and a bad breakup caused me to loose both my partner and most of the friends we shared so after that I've moved to a new apartment and a new town. I don't really know anyone here so it's definetley been lonley. Although I manage quite well on my own I do miss being able to talk to someone, wich is why I'm looking forward to a weekend in Stockholm even more then usual. We'll be celebrating the five year aniversery of ouer Lolita forum aswell, unfortunaly we wont be joined by as many members as I would have hoped for but its always fun to finaly meet people in the flesh, regardless the headcount.

Dragon's Crown

2011-11-13T04:48:00.002+09:00

And the PS3 paid it's due

Pretty much...

2011-11-12T04:23:00.002+09:00

Yep.

Rassle tassle

2011-10-14T23:17:00.003+09:00

This style of earring seems rather fashionable this autumn, since ordering them I've even found them in some Swedish shops but I'm still glad I went with EMODA since the quality is a lot better, I definetley want to get them in a bunch of different colours now.

Pure

2011-10-07T20:14:00.010+09:00

I usualy wear quite a lot of make up, even on a daily basis as you might have noticed, but latley I'm obsessing over glossy, foundationfree skin and a more natural look. I've always thought that skin with any kind of shine looks kind of sweaty or greasy so I tend to wear a lot of powder for a really eaven, matte look but out of the blue I've changed my mind. I've been painting a lot with oil latley and I think that's what got me. Classical paintings really show the beauty of skin with natural shine and shifting nuances. Since my skin is naturaly bone dry it doesn't have that kind of glow on it's own I'm currently faking it with my new favourite makeup product, my chapstick! What do you prefer for everyday wear? Natural or heavier make up?

Autumn and time for coats

2011-09-26T16:38:00.007+09:00

Autumn is my favourite season, nature is slowly turning golden and the temprature is just right for fabulous fashion. Thick stockings, short boots, scarfs and coats, above all coats. It's probably my favourite clothing item, I never get enough! I've alredy decided on ordering a short Mary Magdalene coat new but I'd still like to get one or two more. I've been looking for one in a slight 60´s style, A-lined, ending above the knee and with three quarter length sleeves and also one with a little bit of military flare. What autumn additions are you guys doing to your closet this year?

Bad blogger, no biscuit

2011-09-23T02:54:00.002+09:00

So I've definetley been a little bit crap at this latley, I guess I just loose focus sometimes, when a lot of things demand your attention everything tends to get done in a sloppy fashion or not at all. I've been all over the place but I think I'm about to get it together again and I'm grateful that I've managed to keep my readers over this unannounced hiatus, I'll get back to business as soon as possible with the usual shopping updates, some reviews and a couple of doodles. In the meantime I've done a little bit of expanding, as you may or may not have noticed I now have a twitter account as part of the sidebar and you can follow me @milkteabiscuit, I've also added a small playlistat the bottom of the page and I'm working on a tumblr account so hopefully I'll be on a much more frequent schedule for updating in the future.

Eldorado

2011-08-26T17:21:00.001+09:00

Gaily bedight,
A gallant knight,
In sunshine and in shadow,
Had journeyed long,
Singing a song,
In search of Eldorado.

But he grew old -
This knight so bold -
And o'er his heart a shadow
Fell as he found
No spot of ground
That looked like Eldorado.

And, as his strength
Failed him at length,
He met a pilgrim shadow -
"Shadow," said he,
"Where can it be -
This land of Eldorado?"

"Over the mountains
Of the Moon,
Down the Valley of the Shadow,
Ride, boldly ride,"
The shade replied -
"If you seek for Eldorado!"

Perfect world

2011-07-26T03:20:00.002+09:00

In a perfect world, the events in Oslo would have never taken place. I know it's naive but even after the attempts of terror in Stockholm this winter I still thought that something like this was so remote and could never be successfully carried out here. We don't live in a perfect world but my wish is that we will not let theese actions of evil change us.

Acquisition means life to miserable mortals

2011-07-07T22:52:00.006+09:00

New package, I was so worried about this one, lazy summer interns at the post office almost lost it (again?!), but I can't belive how expensive it was when there was almost nothing in it! I need to turn this trend around, I can't keep spendig more and more on things or I don't know what's going to happen. Maybe I'm allowed two more expensive things? A large Vivienne Westwood orb and a Jesus Diamante coat and then it's back to "budget"?

Will I be able to stop?It all depends on whether you have things, or they have you.

Outfit inspiration

2011-06-29T21:47:00.009+09:00

I really love theese outfits, I want a skirt like that so bad now, anyone know a place where I can get one? I don't know if it's the heat, the buggs or what but I can't stop longing for autumn.

Less is... More?

2011-06-27T02:05:00.010+09:00

I'm really loving this new phone, it's simple design makes it so versitile! I love customizing before I go out every morning. It reminds me of something I saw from Japansese fashion gigant UNIQLO's website some time ago. I remeber that when I lived in Japan, everyone loved that store even though I always thought it was sort of plain. I couldn't belive how the founder of it could be one of the richest men in Japan! But then I read this:

Rather than dictate a look, UNIQLO provides people everywhere with the piece they need to create their own style. And style comes from within, wich is why the UNIQLO logo is nearly invisible, tucked away inside the garment. This concept, along with an unwavering focus on quality and value, has guided UNIQLO's actions since the establishment of its first store in 1984 Hiroshima, Japan.

I feel like I understand it now, the phone is the same, just a blank slate, great quality and a tousand options, so inspirational! I'm such a slave to labels that it's easy to loose yourself, I should probably take a shopping hiatus and think over future purchases.

For now here are my two favourite phone looks!

Nature is lovley

Real wood Iphone cover with a lovley flower strap. When I first saw this I thought no way that's actually wood, but it is! So smooth and light and such an unusual concept, I think I'm in love. This is my "mature" shelf, I use it at work and other places when I need to be a little more adult.

Sweet as Candy

Disneys Iphone series wich I belive is called Mupods, such a funny word, with a Rilakuma cookie strap.

This looks so good on the white model, I've only ever seen it on black ones before and the top part where the chocolate is melted looks gray, yuck. It's perfect on the white though, looks so much like Q-pot style!

New phone

2011-06-24T07:41:00.003+09:00

I was complaining so much earlier how I wanted an Iphone but they didn't come in white so when they finaly did release it I sort of had to buy it. I got it yesterday but it's alredy proving to be a lot of fun!

Bunny days

2011-06-18T21:36:00.001+09:00

Candy doll comercial with a tiny taste of Tsubasas debut singe in the background wich will be out in a couple of days.

Latest pickup

2011-06-18T15:52:00.005+09:00

This week has been crammed full of packages, I guess it's all my tax refund shopping that's been rolling in with the mailman...
The Topshop trench coat I recently blogged about and I also got the Angelic Pretty Dream sky skirt. I see a lot of people obsessing over this print but I haven't been that excited but a girl on Gothloli was selling it so I decided to pick it up anyway. I'm not that in to fairy kei but this really reminds me of shows I watched as a kid for some reason, like Sailor Moon, My little pony and Lady Lovelilocks. The model of the skirt is also really cute!

The coat is maybe a little bit darker then I originaly planned on getting but the shape is so beautiful and the quality is great. The fit is a bit tight, so I guess I need to go easy on that American candy!
I'm really happy anyway, I saw this one snap in Popteen and I just fell in love with the outfit! Looking forward to putting something similar together.

Awsome gift and future stomach ache

2011-06-18T02:39:00.004+09:00

I got this package of assorted American candy and chocolate bars in the mail today! I guess it's because we have so much American TV and movies here that I recognize a lot of them, like the Oh Henry bar! I remember that from Seinfeld when Kramer tried to sue the heiress to the candy bar fortune for walking around in a bra and Hershey from when Project Runway made outfits out of candy wrapper. If feels iconic somehow so I'm exited to try them out for the first time. There are a lot of them so maybe I wont do a post for each and every bar, a best and worst of might be a little bit more interesting.There is a LOT of peanut and peanutbutter in theese! Is peanut the Sakura of America? Must suck to have a nut allergy...

It had my name on it!

2011-06-14T20:24:00.003+09:00

The postman woke me up today with a little suprise, my new shades! They're called Josephine and are just so cool, how could I resist?... and of course it's raining today.

Seasonally appropriate

2011-06-10T18:29:00.008+09:00

It's the middle of the summer and hotter then ever, so naturally I just had to go get a coat. Sometimes I just get it in my head that I need something and can't let it go, it's usualy a real pain because I have the perfect picture of what I want in mind but it's not always easy to find it when I'm so fixated on details. I was lucky Sara knew pretty much exactly what I wanted as soon as I mentioned I wanted a trench coat and set me on the right track to the one I got, by TopShop.

I can't wait untill I get it even though I'll probably haveto wait another month or two before I wear it...*_*

Why don't you love me when I make me so damn easy to love?

2011-06-09T00:27:00.001+09:00

Pink and gray

2011-06-05T21:32:00.010+09:00

Continuing to try out some of my new makeup although this is a litte closer to what I usualy wear, maybe because the gray eyeshadow isn't really popping. Unfortunaly it's kind of ashy but I think maybe it's because I'm using the golden primer, there is one in gunmetal gray that I probably should get aswell, I think that might do the trick.Eyeshadow: Dolly Wink No. 02 Monotone Mode

Cheek: Candy Doll cheek colour Peachy pink & Strawberry pink

Lipstick: Candy Doll Ramune Pink

Gloss: Candy Doll Macaroon Pink

(Haha I wore my pink & black union jack sweater for the photo because I thought it looked good with the makeup but the weather is so hot now I almost melted!)

Bunbrella

2011-06-03T02:41:00.001+09:00

Candy Doll Carrot orange

2011-05-24T03:58:00.006+09:00

I was asked to take a better picture of the Carrot coloured blush from Candy Doll that I recently got and give a brief review of it. I actually really like it even though I have had peopel commenting on that my cheeks are orange, I think it looks cute though!It doesn't look too good with tints of pink or red so I use a BB cream as base since it gives good coverage and the one I got balances out my naturaly pink-ish hue perfectly. It goes well with lip colours in peach, apricot or nude.

Mermaid dreams

2011-05-18T04:53:00.004+09:00

I've slowly fallen in love with this dress, it's pretty but it's also so... Prom-y? Not really what I usualy like so I don't know where this fantasy came from but all of the sudden I want to be the little mermaid for a night and go dancing on a moonlit bridge in this dress.

Maybe it's the colour? I'm loving turquoise and aqua green for this summer.

Clutches of reality

2011-05-15T01:31:00.003+09:00

Today I had my first burst of inspirations since I don't even remember. I sketched better then I have since I left for Japan and it felt like I could have kept going for houers on end just like I used to. But then I'm hit with reality. Clean up the kitchen and go to work in thirty minutes. The walk to my job is pretty short but I cried every step of the way, I never knew it would make me so miserable to repress my creativity.

New products and a new pallet

2011-05-14T04:04:00.002+09:00

I alredy wrote this post once but I guess blogger decided to erase it? Things like this makes me think that maybe I should move to my own domain and not get affected by things like this but it seems like such a hassle to move all the old enteries.

I got some new products anyway, decided to try something different with my make up. I'm really fond of the nude lip, I never thought I could pull it off but I really think it suits me.

What do you guys think?

Eyeshadow: Dolly Wink No. 03 Country Retro

Lenses: Tsubasa Bambi series Chocolate Brown

Lashes top: Dolly Wink No. 03 Naturaly Girly

Lashes bottom: Dolly Wink No. 05 Real Nude

Cheek: Candy Doll Cheek colour in Carrot orange

Lip: Yves Saint Laurent in Nudy Pink

Fast food fashion report

2011-05-12T02:23:00.003+09:00

How cute are those kids, seriously? And Tsubasa is adoreble too, as per usual.

The piano has been shopping (not me)

2011-05-08T21:30:00.009+09:00

Wow this last package was massive! I was thinking I might have to split it up but that's just too much of a hassle, I'll justthrow everything in at once.

Traded in my JSK of this series for the OP, I love the print but the shirring in the back of the JSK wasn't doing anything for me. I bought a set so I got the bow and the socks aswell.

Some extra socks, Angelic Pretty, Emily temple cute and Angelic Pretty again.

One of my last dream dresses to cross of the list! I originaly wanted the darker gray one, the one that's the same tartan as my trenchcoat, but you can't be too picky with colour if you want it in nice condition. It's quite old and the print is the kind of plastic print wich easily cracks (I don't think any lolita brand prints like that anymore). I have the same issue with my final dream dress, Puppet Circus.

Not a single crack! I was so relieved.

Wrapping ribbon, this print just screams MILK to me, not like that's a bad thing though. I got a tule MILK bow with little pink rhinestones on it to match, too cute!

Beige part of the package!

Big chunky wooden cross is by current crush EGOIST (note to self get more of this seasons crosses)

Brown higwaisted skirt from Innocent World

High heeled loafers in two colours from Esperanza

High heeled oxfords by Randa

Big floppy hat is an offbrand find

Anglomania!

Another JSG shirt, I love my blue one to death so I got the pink/black one aswell

LDS red bowler hat

Vivienne Westwood gingham ascott

Union jack skinny tie is an ebay find

Self-supplied treat

2011-05-06T01:22:00.005+09:00

How could I resist? I might not have made as much money as I was hoping to on the flee market but I'll still treat myself to a little something-something, after all, it's my birthday soon and I can never have too much of Alice!

"Drink me" perfume necklace by Disney Couture.

Another picture post

2011-05-03T04:31:00.012+09:00

Awsome cookies although I wish there where sugar bows on them or something.

Slippers on! It's important to be comfortable.

Maria posing at ouer table.

Katjas brand The pink fairies along with a bunch of second hand Angelic Pretty items, sweet enough to eat!

Patrick provided the fabulous refreshments just like last year.

Love this pic, everyone is super exited to get in to see the clohes and get warm!

Chowing down on a Megaman cookie, I wasn't in lolita since I spilled my breakfast on my planned outfit, it felt kind of strange! I also think I probably won't wear that much lashes again anytime soon, my eyes looks almost too big.

Johannes, rocking that double layer denim!

Lolitaloppis 2011 video footage

2011-05-03T03:23:00.003+09:00

First in line this year! Anastasia from Lund traveled to Stockholm with her boyfriend for the weekend. They had been waiting in line since 06:50 that morning and we didn't open untill 12:00! She says she's really cold but it looking forward to meeting some nice peopel and buying some yellow socks. Her boyfriend says he wasn't super happy with the early start but he wants to support his girlfriend, so sweet!

Amazing line-up just as previous year!

Counting down to opening time!

Lolitaloppis 2011

2011-05-02T13:27:00.015+09:00

A gothic table, manned by Victoria and Teppo, I always love their extravagant outfits! They sew and customize a lot themselfs so their decadent ensembles are one of a kind and practically haute couture.Such lovley visitors! I know I always say this but the Swedish lolita comunity really makes me proud, so many beautiful and kind girls and boys with great style!Artist Ulrika Minami-Wärmling who famously does alot of Gothic lolita portraits stopped by with her son Dexter, both insanly cute!

Checking in

2011-05-01T03:22:00.009+09:00

After a long day of work and traveling without sleep and food I can finaly check in to my hotel and rewind. When celebrating the holliday of last April & first of May the Swedes really loose it when it comes to their drinking (wich is saying something considering how much we drink on a regular basis), I won't be partying quite as hard! I'm looking forward to digging in on my pizza hut slize and going to bed early, I got a feeling I'll need my energy in the morning.

My post pony tail hair and a little outfit snap in the mirror, the union jack tie is an ebay find that I'm really pleased with.

The room is really nice for a budget single, it's small but got everything but a bathtub and the location is about as good as it gets, right outside the train station. Internet access and breakfast are included aswell.

Final call

2011-04-30T16:10:00.002+09:00

I'm leaving after work today to go up to Stockholm to help out and of course sell on the now annual lolita fleemarket! I hope to see you all there, it's not to late to catch a train there yet!

Let's get some shoes!

2011-04-30T00:53:00.005+09:00

Looking forward to a elevated spring in my new Jeffrey Campbell heels.

Almond brown

2011-04-28T16:42:00.003+09:00

I really love the Bambi series so far so I was quite dissapointed with the almond brown, they clearly aren't made for someone with light eyes like me. They don't have much gradiation in the colour so for me the contrast is too sharp and they sure don't turn my eyes brown as you can see, it just looks like a dark circle around my iris. It's a shame since dark or brown eyes are my favourites but it's hard for me to fake it. I guess I still have to try the chocolate brown ones aswell, maybe they will do the trick.Just like the others the size is just right in my oppinion, they enlarge without making you look like an alien and they are comfortable.

On someone with brown or black eyes I'm sure they look great.

Package preview

2011-04-27T20:20:00.007+09:00

So exited, I can't wait! But I have too, I won't be able to pick it up untill the fleemarket this weekend, what torture! Can you spy what I've been shopping?

Apple green

2011-04-26T02:21:00.003+09:00

Bambi series in Apple green, theese are my new favourite lenses, unlike gray lenses they actually change my eye colour but they still blend beautifuly unlike brown ones. Green eyes looks pretty nice with my new haircolour too, don't you think?

By the way, a belated happy easter everyone! I'll pretend my obnoxiously yellow WC shirt is my easter outfit. I didn't really do anything since I couldn't afford to go home to my family again, it's a little bit sad to miss out on all of theese holidays, I hope all of you had the chance to meet your loved ones.

Let's try it: Chocolate on chocolate Pocky ~ Praline

2011-04-25T00:44:00.005+09:00

No surprise the chocolate x chocolate pocky are my favourite, more chocolate is always better!Praline is a little bit bitter, I guess to emulate more expensive chocolate with a high cocoa percentage, but really yummy!

EGOIST inspiration

2011-04-23T06:04:00.008+09:00

I just love the big hats, the loose shirts, knits and cardigans with the cross necklaces and the chunky heels and platforms. It's definetley a lot less cute then my usual style so I'm not sure it would fit me but I would like to try it out all the same.

A plee

2011-04-20T19:58:00.004+09:00

For help from my dear readers, I really, really want this Vivienne Westwood scarf, it's so perfect! You where great at finding the heeled loafers all around the interweb so if you happen to come by this knit anywhere, please comment or send me a mail about it and I'll be forever thankful! I'll give you a link or a thank you entery if you like.(Why do I obsess over a knitted scarf when it's finaly spring?!)

Let's try it: Pocky ~ Salty cookie crunch

2011-04-16T18:28:00.004+09:00

I thought theese would be a lot more interesting in flavour, I think I got stuck on the salty part of the name and kind of expected a crushed saltine. They are actually not really salty at all, it's like regular cookie crunch. They remind me of something we used to do when we where kids, mixing cocoa, suger and butter together with corn flakes.

Opulence

2011-04-15T22:32:00.002+09:00

By Jeremy Scott for Swatch

New haircolour

2011-04-15T01:07:00.007+09:00

Jag jobbar för närvarande på att låta mitt uppklippta hår växa ut (den klippningen jag haft på sistone funkar bara inte på mig) och har därför försökt hålla mig undan blekning för att minimera slitage men nu när solen börjar kika fram och krokusarna blommar kunde jag inte motstå en mini makeover. Frisören blekte håret i slingor vilket jag vanligtvis är väldigt skeptiskt till men de är så små och täta att det inte ser så "randigt" ut. Ljust guldbrun passar så mycket bättre till våren och jag gick också tillbaka till att ha min raka lugg igen. Egentligen tycker jag nog att det är sötast så jag vet inte varför jag alltid får för mig att spara ut den, allt jobb med att hålla efter den kanske?Translation:

I went to the hairdresser last weekend and had a mini spring makeover, she bleached my hair in highlights wich I wasn't sure about at first but I think the colour turned out quite nice and not "stripey" as I feared. I really think warm gold brown makes me look a lot healthier, I also went back to having my bangs straight again. I don't know why I always get it into my head to save them out when straight is such a cute look, maybe it's the constant upkeep.

Cute looks

2011-04-14T04:56:00.004+09:00

I'm really in love with the combination of loose shirts, high waists on short skirts and overknee socks, the proportions are just too cute! I'd like to try it myself but it's still so cold here! Maybe it's for the best, it leaves me some time to work on my thighs.

Let's try it: Pocky ~ Sweet pumpkin

2011-04-12T17:22:00.003+09:00

My latest package not only contained a bunch of false lashes and the like, it was also stuffed to the brim with a bunch of new Pocky flavours. I'm not a huge fan of pocky but I miss my snack posts and since I don't have access to all the whacky KitKat flavours anymore I figured this will do.

First up is the Sweet pumpkin pocky, the smell is nice but the taste isn't unmistakably pumpkin, it's just a hint. It's less sweet then the regular pocky and a little buttery in flavour, overall I really like it.

It's not clothes but it's a package

2011-04-08T22:33:00.006+09:00

I've been waiting for my latest haul from my shopping service since forever, I'm getting starved for packages so thank god that this load showed up today! My kitchen table looks like an department store. I'll post some reviews later!

It's a tiny army of Tsubasa!

森の木琴

2011-04-05T07:35:00.001+09:00

Happy Girls

2011-04-04T18:26:00.010+09:00

Tsubasa X Sanrio for McDonalds

Funny thing is that last time I went to McDonalds here in Sweden the staff wouldn't even let you get the happy set because I was in my tweens and not a kid, they told me because the pricepoint is just for children. It's actually cheaper to get the set with the toy then to just buy a small burger and fries, so unfair!

A sunday to spare

2011-04-03T18:05:00.007+09:00

Om ni är som mig så är ni på jobbet med huvudvärk och en bad hair day och ser fram emot att spendera kvällen i soffan med katten, dålig TV och gärna en pizza. Är ni däremot inte som jag och har en söndag att slösa så hoppas jag att ni inte missat eller glömt att det anordnas en Lolitadag i Uppsala i samband med Ulrika Minami Wärmling's nya utställning. Tesalong, vackra målningar och föredrag av Maria från Paperlace, helt enkelt ett måste för alla som är intresserade av Lolita!

Translation:

If you're in the neighbourhood of Uppsala today, don't forget to attend the opening of Ulrika Minami Wärmling's latest artshow! There will be cupcakes and beautiful paintings galore.

Facebook page for the event!

Intolerably cute

2011-03-31T18:58:00.001+09:00

Hold your breath and count to ten...

2011-03-31T17:03:00.004+09:00

I'm pretty bad with updating theese days, I'm not feeling at ease with anything latley, I'm feeling physicaly ill and worn out to the point that I get sick almost daily and I'm not really happy with my living situation. I've been looking at, and thinking about actually buying, an apartment in another, larger, city as to have closer to friends and family and also get more job opportunitys or maybe even go back to school. However I'm sort of caught in a catch 22, if I want to leave my job and move I won't get the loan and if I don't quit my job I can't really move. I guess I could commute since it's about an houer away with the train but my work schedule is so irregular that I doubt it would be possible. The short of it is that I'm stuck, I guess there are things I could do,other opptions, but I don't feel like there is a way to improvment in the mix. I wish my life could feel less like a test of my endurance.

It's an Innocent World

2011-03-23T18:41:00.003+09:00

I was just going to order a couple of blouses to compliment my other IW dresses but I just couldn't help myself so here is what I got.Lauretta JSK

Antique rose blouse in beige and white

Rose line overknee socks in mocca x beige

Alisha ribbon headbow in black

Olivine headdress in beige

Gaga gloss

2011-03-17T19:35:00.001+09:00

I might not be one of Gaga's "little monster", but this lipgloss is just the perfectly baby Barbie pink that she might just win me over.

Shoegasm

2011-03-16T04:38:00.003+09:00

I found them, the perfect pair of shoes that I saw on that gorgeous Girls of town snap! I love the two tone versions and, of course, they're all sold out... I guess it's back to the auctions!

By Esperanza.

Great quake

2011-03-12T03:20:00.003+09:00

Both my facebook and twitter accounts are overflowing with everybodys updates on the earthquake in Japan, I'm glad to see that my friends and extended family are alright in Tokyo (I had to leave work and call around to make sure), but still the consequenses are devastating. I remember how scared I was everytime we had a quake when I lived there, taking cover under a table and not knowing what to do, and I only ever experienced smaler ones. I feel for everyone affected, natural disasters have never been a threat as I live in Sweden and watching the news reports on this it's something I'm really thankfull for.

New camera

2011-03-10T19:06:00.002+09:00

Finaly! I've wanted a newcamera ever since I lost mine, wich I worked really hard on to deco, on the plane home from Tokyo. I've had one on loan from my father ever since, he won it through a crossword puzzle contest in the newspaper so it wasn't too good. That's one of the reasons I've been sort of bad with picture posts for quite some time now.

I orignialy wanted to buy the same model I had in Japan since I know that model was really good and it isn't too pricy now either since it's almost a year old. However I decided on the newer model, not because it can shoot in HD, but because it comes in a much cuter shade of pink. The front surface is really flat and neat so it would be perfect to do deco on but I think it's really cute as it is so I don't think I'll touch it.

Showtime

2011-03-08T02:28:00.006+09:00

It's been a long time since my last post! I guess I've been so absorbed by work latley that the days just went by without me noticing. I was however fortunate enough to have the time over to watch some great films wich I would like to recomend!

As chance would have it, they both tell stories about the life of on stage entertainers.

Some week ago I finaly got to watch l'illusioniste, I've been really exited about it ever since I saw the first trailers for it. It's directed by Sylvain Chomet, who also directed one of my absolute favourite movies, Les triplettes de Belleville.
I will never get tiered of the animation in theese movies, it's so beautifuly detailed, quirky and smooth (fans of the Layton school of animation are sure to enjoy). The illusionist is not all as fun as the tripplet from Belleville was since the mood is quite melancolic but I would say it's just as good and definetley wort a watch.

The next film I had a look at was The Black Swan, there's been a lot of buzz around this movie so I would be suprised if there is anyone out there who haven't seen it yet, but if you by any chance missed it I would recomend you to get to the theatre while it's still playing. I saw it first on my computer and the other day in theatre and I will say it's always worth the extra money to se a film this visualy stunning on the big screen. I had much longer, rant filled, enteries for both of theese movies planned but after thinking about it for a couple of days I just don't feel like nitpicking and whining anymore. I don't want to ruin it! It's been such a long time ago since I saw something new, original and on top of that really, really good so I'll just leave you with my warmest recomendations and hope you'll enjoy them as much as I did.

Going on a hunt, wish me luck

2011-02-27T22:07:00.007+09:00

I'm still on the lookout for a pair of heeled loafers, I managed to find theese scattered about the internet but none of them are quite what I want and they are also pretty much sold out.

If I would go for the chunky heeled ones I would definetley have a lot more options but I think the extra bulk ages them and takes them from cute spring shoes perfect for the ridicilousness that is obakawa, into actuall old lady wear. The search for the perfect pair goes on!

Style cravings

2011-02-19T03:26:00.005+09:00

I'm getting super tiered of winter weather, I want new cute spring fashion! Tigh high socks and heels instead of tick tights and boots and I want to cut down on all the layers! Everyday I have like four layers on, I feel so bulky and uncomfortable. Theese are currently my most wanted items.

The red bowleer hat. I've seen it around on the blogs all winter but I don't know where it's from! It always looks so fabulous! I always love hats but the best time to use them is in the spring, it's not too hot like in the summer, not windy like autumn and not too cold like winter. I'll be honest, this whole outfit is pretty damn adoreble! It's another really cute hat and I'd actually wear all of it but my favourite point is the shoes, super high-heeled tassle loafers! Where did she get them, I want a pair for myself so bad.

I found similar pairs at Top shop that was cute but they had such a chunky heel, I prefer the ones in the picture, they look more delicate and more fitting for the comming season.

French Café

2011-02-17T17:30:00.006+09:00

I really want to love this print a lot more, it's so on point with my latest obsessions! Bright colours (especially blue and red together), biscuits and cutlery. It even has my permanent obsession of tea cups!

However I'm not in love. I looked over both the skirts and the dresses several times but they just feel sort of bland, I wonder if I've become so alergic to cotton lace that it's ruining the dress for me! A while back I decided that I'll only have dresses with frill or tule lace trimmings because I feel better in them, cotton lace is cute but I think it's a really young look and I'm starting to think it doesn't really suit me anymore.
The accessory line migh be more right for me this time I suppose, I wouldn't mind the adoreble jewlery and those socks are to die for!

A bright wednesday

2011-02-17T05:34:00.002+09:00

Today, suddenley, I felt as if my spirits had been lifted, maybe it's the sign of me starting to find balance in my life, or maybe it's just because I'm off work tomorrow.

Valentines

2011-02-16T06:14:00.002+09:00

A happy belated Valentines day to everyone of my sweet readers! I'm never on time with theese holliday greetings anymore, this time I'm having issues with my internet service. The line has been out for like two days straight and my phone is short on cash so I can't even check updates on that. Wah, it's like the 90's all over again!

To add to my misery I had to work on Valentines, I think that should pay extra just as Christmas and new years eve, atleast if youre dating! I only had 45 minutes after work to change and get redy for dinner, I felt like such a mess at the resturant. Atleast everything else was perfect so I hope you all had a great day!

Cutlery

2011-02-12T22:55:00.004+09:00

I found theese at a local interior design store, they are huge and ment to be hung on a wall. I'm actually a bit short on cash untill I get my salary the twentyfith but I couldn't risk someone else buying them, the store only had one set!

Besides I kind of like noodles.

Bisquit & Chocolate

2011-02-12T04:48:00.002+09:00

Two of my favourite things in one dress! I love this print a lot although I prefer it in blue and creme, but it's a pretty rare print so I'm happy to have it at all!

New techno toy

2011-02-11T06:52:00.003+09:00

I picked up my new computer today, such fast shipping but I guess I'm not used to ordering within Sweden. Since I was working today I haven't had alot of time with it yet but I think it will turn out to be a great computer for me. For those of you who asked it's a HP mini in pink tartan. I mostly use my laptop for blogging so I've been thinking about getting a smaller one for a while and now I'm really happy I did. It's super light weight and it fits into most of my purses, I'm sure I'll bring it with me alot more for blogging on the road

Protective plastic makes it look a wobbly but the colour is just gorgeous, I want a dress made in this pattern! I was choosing between this one and an Asus EEE 1015 PEM in baby pink, but after some discusion with friends more knowledgeable about computers than me I think that I made the right choice.

Wah, look even the touchpad is tartan, too cute!

Pink tartan technology

2011-02-10T06:24:00.004+09:00

My computer is on it's last legs, in a way I guess I'm happy because now I get a reason to buy this cutie!

Although I'll miss the money...

Progression of a poster

2011-02-03T04:56:00.009+09:00

From first rough sketch...

...to the finished product.

I'm glad I managed to accomplice something that looks like my style of art with a digital medium, remember this is basicaly my second picture made in photostop! I always imagined I would hate it but now I think it's just an acquired taste. Maybe someday I'll swear by it.

2011-02-01T23:44:00.001+09:00

I browsed, I saw, I came.

2011-01-31T05:02:00.002+09:00

Beautiful Angel-theemed items by Jane Marple.

You probably wouldn't know it from peeking in my closet but I'm such a fan 0f religious iconography. It's not because I'm particularly religious, I'm basicaly an atheist, I just really enjoy "the look". It's long been my plan to start collectiong dresses with religious prints, maybe now is a good time to start?

Melancholy eyes

2011-01-28T20:40:00.008+09:00

Theese yellow hig-htops where acctually suppose to be one of my presents from Christmas but the postal service was so slow, I can't belive it!

I'm not much of a sneaker person but I think it's always good to have a pair to throw on for errands and for days when your feet are hurting to get out of heels. I fell in love with them on the site because I think the girl is so pretty! I also love the bright colour, latley I'm a fan of bright blue, red and yellow. I think pastel colours probably suit me better but I need to get this out of my system.

Holy matrimony

2011-01-28T03:02:00.007+09:00

I was talking to my mom on the phone today, it looks like my brother and Reiko has decided on a date for their wedding. I'm so exited, I haven't been to a wedding since I was little and Henrik is the first of my brothers to tie the knot. I'm so happy they decided to marry, having Reiko as a sister in law and a part of ouer family is really exiting. The official wedding will be in my hometime and the'll have a smaller cermony for family in Tokyo.Me beeing me I had two things in mind, first of all: Reikos ring is so beautiful! According to Japanese "tradition" the ring costs three months salary, I hope that when I wed my man will follow this too. My mom says she thinks it's an unneccesary amount of money but I think it's quite romantic and shows comittment to the marrige. Hopefully you'll wear that ring for the rest of your life.
Secondly: What will I wear? Many lolitas will tell you that this is one of the hardest occasions to dress for. You want to feel like feel pretty and like yourself but without outstageing the bride or turning it into a freakshow. Dressing down is the key, I had a quick look around some of my favourite brands and I think I found the perfect dress alredy. A lovley Victorian Maiden piece in a kamel cream chiffong with a simple silhouette and chocolate brown accents. I think it will look both beautiful and approriate with some lacy white tights and brown pumps.

What do you think? Has anyone been to a wedding or even gotten married recently?

A longing for spring

2011-01-25T21:11:00.003+09:00

I love theese shoes, I love them so much that I might have to get them but if I did I would still have to wait a while to wear them because of the snow. I can't wait for it to melt away so I don't have to wear boots all the time anymore.

In keeping of beautiful things: A shopping tip

2011-01-25T07:19:00.007+09:00

UK based An angel at my table will not only offer great items for lovers of flamboyant french interior design with a quirky twist, their site is also full of stunning, inspirational photos well worth a look.

link

Doodeling

2011-01-22T15:28:00.007+09:00

I got myself a Wacom tablet so that I hopefully can keep on drawing even though I don't have a workspace for it in my apartment.

It feels weird to convert entierly to digital this late but I've just started and I'm getting used to it faster then I ever thought I would.

The opposite

2011-01-20T06:41:00.003+09:00

I just saw "The Opposite" episode of Seinfeld the other day in wich George gains great success in life by doing the opposite of what he would usualy do. Inspiered by this I too decided to go against my nature today and accept the offer to take on work full time instead of the 80% I'm currently working. I'm not quite sure how my own body works at times like theese but the other day I found myself in the mids of a panic attack, sleepless and vomiting at 3 am in the morning, just because I had to work the next day. My instinct is of course to rage quit (or whatever the wuss equivelent of that is) but in an attempt to attain happiness and great success in life, I will do the opposite.

Favourite fragrances II

2011-01-17T06:06:00.005+09:00

For Her by Lolita Lempicka

Scent: A mild and really fresh scent with hints of vanilla and liquorice. The fragrance is quite femenine and summery and since it's not particularly strong it's perfect for casual wear.

Price: Ranges from 229 sek
Type: EdP
Size: 30ml, 50 ml & 100ml "A woman's perfume tells more about her than her handwriting."
Christian Dior

Coke bottles

2011-01-14T17:50:00.005+09:00

Huge fau glasses by WC, I love how they come in what looks like a tupperware container.

The geek chic look with fake glasses was kind of trendy for a while here in Sweden, even in mainstreem fashion, but I don't ever see peopel wearing them anymore so I think it went out of style quite quckly. It's always like that for me, it takes a long time for me to grow fond of things. I guess I'm not really fashionably late, just late to fashion.

Amy Sol

2011-01-12T16:01:00.004+09:00

A womans scent: Favourite fragrances I

2011-01-12T01:46:00.013+09:00

I love perfume, along things like way too many bags, unpracticaly high heels and expensive jewlery I find it's the quickest way to put a sparkeling touch on a grey day. It's yet another oportunity to customize and express yourself. Because of this I thought I would start another miniseries of entries, introducing some of my favourite fragrances in short. First up is my recent favourite, latley I wear it all the time.

L by Lolita LempickaScent: A strong spicy fragrance with hints of orange and cinnamon that brings my thoughts to the beaches of egypt. It's quite bold but works great for daytime use and will last a long time.

Price: Ranges from 299 sek

Type: EdP

Size: 50 ml"A woman who doesn't wear perfume has no future"

Coco Chanel

Unsure on ice

2011-01-10T00:02:00.005+09:00

Today the whole town might as well have been a skating rink, the roads where so slippery! I remembered making an entery about different falls last winter I spent in Sweden and got inspiered. I saw some new falls today to add to my list.

4. "The dead spider"
This was the first thing I saw this morning, there is a young androgynous looking fellow who lives in the same apartment complex as me who went out the door right before me. He didn't manage to take more then a step outside before he fell ass over teakettle. This type of fall is quite common although it's usualy seen performed by senior citizens. Both feet slide away and for a split second one is levitating, then you hit the ground and lay there flat on your back with arms and legs in the air, like a dead spider.
5. "Timber!"
I encountered this man outside his house, at first he seemed unaware of the ice as he walked with hands in pockets towards his garage. His feet slipped a couple of times but without breaking his confidence, he continued untill the road started to slope ever so slightly and suddenley he fell to the side, back straight and hands still in pockets. His friend who stod at the end of the driveway shuffeling snow didn't even notice it.
6. "The show is over"
My only fall today, I belive my balance has improved since last time, I made it all the way to the parkinglot of my work before I fell. This fact must have given me some false confidence and naturally it went straight to my head. I came on too strong, I tried to make good time and increased my speed but it backfiered on me. My foot slipped and slided backwards with great force and my legs crossed like a scissor. I fought the fall with all my might since I didn't want to ruin the nice dress I was wearing so I never acctually landed on my behind, I just sluped over in a stupid bow-like movement as if to say: That is all folks!

Noodle soup

2011-01-09T03:38:00.004+09:00

I seem to have gotten myself a really bad cold, it happens about once a year, my annual punishment for refusing to wear pants and seasonaly appropriate shoes. This year it seems to be concentrated to my throat area, it also makes it really difficult to eat, just like when I had glandular fever, my throat gets really swollen, soar and stuffy. Since I'm working this weekend I don't have much energy to do anything else so I'm going to spend Saturday night in bed with noodle soup, my cat and old episodes of Seinfeld and Frasier.

What's everyone else doing this weekend?

The dress that almost wasn't

2011-01-05T06:20:00.005+09:00

Part two of the latest haul, I've been in sort of a hailstorm of packages theese past few days, I guess I ordered alot when I got my last salary. Long term followers might remeber that I got this dress for myself as a christmas present last year, so why did I get it again this year? It's a pretty embarrassing story so I havn't posted it yet but the thruth is that I wore this dress while out partying in Tokyo one night. Since I have a habit of smoking when I drink I accidentally burned a hole in the chiffong ribbon with my cigarett!

I was so upset, I was lucky to get the dress in the first place, it turned out to be a very popular series and the only reason I was able to get it was because someone had ordered it through my shopping service and not payed up.

However I can't stand clothes with imperfections like holes or stains on them, it makes me feel guilty because I didn't take care of my pretty things.I let my old one go to Sara and started to search for a new one for me.

It took me so long to find another one that I even bought a substitute but that just wasn't enough so when I saw this one on auction I just had to have it even though it was super expensive!

I feel like it doesn't really matter, I'm at peace now that the search is over and I have it in my closet again so it was worth the money.

So there you have it, the story of Spoon & Fork and how I learned my leason never to party in popular prints again.

Who's package is this?

2011-01-04T19:38:00.003+09:00

So weird to open a package and not have it be full of lolita stuff! I got this to wear at work, we don't have a dresscode but I'm at the computer for long periods at the time so I really wanted some extra comfortable stuff. Big baggy sweaters are perfect for cozying up in.

WC was one of those shops I really enjoyed in Tokyo even it it's not my typical style, they have super nice staff even if your not wearing their brand. I also have a week spot for brands that don't seem to take themselfs too serious.

The union jack onepiece is so big, I was planning to use it as a sweater but it scrunges up so mcuh that I might have to scratch that idea.

Haruna Tagawa

2011-01-03T20:28:00.004+09:00

新年あけましておめでとうございます

2011-01-02T22:11:00.008+09:00

A slightly belated happy new year everyone!

Yesterday I found something really fun, my newyears resolutions from 2003, such a long time ago! I don't remember if I fullfilled my promise that year but as I look at it now I have for sure. It makes me think that maybe I should always write down my promises and goals and not be so hard on myself if I don't make it in one year when it's what you accomplish in the long run that really matters. I think it's a common mistake to not recognize your own success, however small it might be, so I probably should work against that.I'm both proud and thankful for the fact that I've managed to become both happy and healthy on my own.

I would also like to say thankyou to everyone for reading and following my blog, when I started writing I never thought I would see 200+ followers!

I can't quite belive it and I'm very flattered.

Makeup inspiration for new year

2010-12-29T23:01:00.007+09:00

This year I decided not to join in with the stressed hoard of girls seaching for the perfect dress for the new years eve party. I knew that if I didn't get around buying MILK's aurora print I would stick to my other blue and sparkley MILK dress. I'll lose the cardigan and wear it with tigh-highs if I dare in this cold, othervise just some nice stockings and simple heels.My challenge will lie in altering myself. I like this make up, it's super dark and dramatic with a nude lip, wonder if I could pull it off, I feel like usualy only one style of make up suits me.

What are you guys doing on new years eve and what are you wearing doing it?

Fairytale fashion

2010-12-27T17:04:00.001+09:00

By Eugenio Recuenco.