Weekend Thrift Haul!

Small haul this weekend. We spent Saturday at a festival here in town, and Sunday we went to our usual weekend spots. 

I got these at a re-sale shop in Hachinohe. 

My favorite has to be that lace crop top. As usual, I saw it as I was leaving. I always find the best stuff when I'm not looking for it.

Happy shopping!

Thrifted!

So cute right? I found these at a thrift/re-sale shop this weekend. I fell in love.

Gotta love the shopping in Japan.

Happy shopping and thrifting to you!

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Rilakkuma Watches Now in My Store!

While out and about this weekend I came across a vending machine with the cutest watches!

Rilakkuma!

Rilakkuma is a cute little bear character that is huge in Japan. (I'm sure you've seen him somewhere.) Rilakkuma translates to "relax bear", he loves to just chill. My kind of bear friend.

The summer collection this year is Rilakkuma Aloha, and it is so adorable. I've gotten quite a few items from this collection so far. You can find it it stores, vending machines, and in ufo catchers in arcades here.

When I saw these, I got extras. This is the kind of stuff I've always loved, but never really found anywhere. Things from arcade machines and vending machines aren't things you usually find outside of Japan, so I love bringing fans something different.

 If you're a Rilakkuma fan and you want one, go check out my store!

Just some quick inspiration...

"Dress like you're going to meet you're worst enemy today." -Kimora Lee Simmons

That is sound advice. Because I could. (Okay so not likely here in Japan, but who knows?) If I did, I would want to be lookin' fabulous.

Sometimes I need a little push in the morning to really get into getting ready and looking my best. I'm sure that happens to everyone. No one wants to go all out, all the time. But you know what? I feel better when I put some effort into looking put together. If I feel better, I'm more confident, and that makes all the difference some days...

❤

New Jeffrey Campbell Pointe Platforms! Yay!

I just got these in the mail a few days ago, and I am so excited!

These are leather with a Velcro strap, and super comfy. There's cushion there for sure, so it makes all that platform a little better.

I wobbled around in them for a bit around the house to get a feel for walking in them. I'm alright in heels, but these were a little difficult at first. I'll need some practice, truth-be-told. (If you trip in these babies, I fear for your ankles.)

I got mine in a size 8, and for me they were pretty true to size. I usually wear 7.5-8. My feet are slightly wide, and these fit comfortably.

I found these on Ebay here. Please check this seller out if you're interested in some Jeffrey Campbell. She's so sweet and it was an overall great shopping experience. I'm all about customer service having worked in retail for a long time, and they really appreciate their customers.

All in all, I'm so glad I found these. I've wanted a pair of Jeffrey Campbell for a while. Can't wait to use them in an Ootd!

Happy shopping!

Redheads have more fun?

I got tired of the black. As you know from this earlier post, I tried unsuccessfully to get my hair to a lighter color.

I finally broke down and bleached it. I was terrified. My hair has already been colored more than once in the last few months, and I didn't even know if the black would lift enough not to look really awful.

But I did it anyway. The first time, it was bad. Really bad. I missed spots, and what wasn't still black was a really awful color. So. I bleached it again. The next day. I DO NOT advise you to do this. My hair is resilient, but I had to take a chance to find that out.

After the 2nd bleaching, it was at least all one color. It wasn't blonde, and it wasn't red. It was still bad. I decided to try and see if a pink color would stick to it. I used Special Effects Cupcake Pink. I used a little pink just straight out of the bottle I realized I wouldn't have enough for all my hair. I cut it with conditioner. Half dye, half conditioner.

It turned a more red color, with subtle pink highlights. And I'm perfectly okay with that.

Mission accomplished.