Harajuku girl's shopping diary in America: 2010

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Unique L.A. + OOTD

I went to "Unique LA" this weekend.

Unique LA
The largest independent design show in the country, attendees get the rare chance to meet and shop directly from over 300 hand-selected designers and artists. The exciting two-day shopping event makes it easy for you to buy local and support LA’s economy, discover great design and deals, join in community, and have a blast! Over 95% of the products at the show are proudly made right here in the USA!

I found out about the event because Eva Franco sent a newsletter stating she was attending the show.

Eva Franco is a designer who has her items at Anthropologie.
I fell in love with her "Cafe Creme Skirt" at Anthropologie back in Jan 2010 and made me want to start this blog.

I, of course, wore my Eva Franco Skirt hoping to meet the designer but the staff told me I just missed her :(
Her booth was great with all her pretty desses/skirts for about 1/3 of the original prices.

Top: Anthropologie "Headwaters Tee"
Belt: Anthropologie "Gift Bow Belt"
Skirt: Anthropologie Eva Franco "Cafe Creme Skirt"
Tights: Kate Spade
Shoes: mercibeaucoup

The event was filled with amazing crafts and arts.
Nice to see all the local artists and designers.
I found a booth which I noticed that many of the items looked very familier.
That is when I noticed that was a booth for an etsy artist that I liked and bookmarked.
The store is called "Hello,friend"
Her booth was so cute and I wanted to buy everything there.
I bought two packs of parts instead so I can figure out if I can make my own hair accessaries and necklaces.

I especially love these ones!

Saturday, December 11, 2010

"Where's Jun-jun?" + OOTD

Remember the book "Where's Waldo?"
That is the book you have to find this guy "Waldo" in the crowded area.
Now you get to try MY version!

I came home from work last night and at one point, I was looking for my cat Jun for few minutes and I could not find him.
Finally I found him... I hope you can find him too!

So... let's start the game!

"Where is Jun-Jun?"

"Jun-Jun!! Whrere are you?!?"

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"Jun-Jun, I need you on the couch with me!

I am too cold without you!!"

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"OH! Here he is!!"

"Jun, you look like part of the Xmas presents..."

Last weekend, I went to Crossroads Trading to sell some of my clothes.

I go through my entire closet every few months and go sell the items that I am not wearing.

It is good not only to make some money (to spend more at Anthro lol) but also good to make some rooms in my packed closet.

Crossroads determines how much they sell the items for in store, and gives you either 35% of that as cash, or 50% of that as a credit.

I took the cash as most of the part but foud this Nordic "look" cardigan.

The cardigan is from Gap.

I thought I would never own anything from Gap because they are not my style, however I really like this cardigan.

This cardigan was brand new with a tag that was for $59.99 and had a sale sticker over it for $29.99 and Crossroads was selling for $16.

I got it for FREE because of the store credit :)

I love looking at etsy.com to see all the creative handcrafts.

These two buttons are my first etsy purchase.

They are from Kiss Kiss Kiddo and there are so many cute and cheap items there!

They were $1 for two and came with a cute extra tiny button!

I put the hair ties on them so I can wear them on my hair.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Head-To-(Mistle)Toe: Anthropologie Contest!

Anthropologie and Polyvore have teamed up to have this fun contest!
I have used Polyvore for this blog but never for a contest.
It is pretty challenging but fun.
I have not felt this creative in a long time :)

Contest Guidelines
Why, aren't you the perfectly wrapped little present! It's time to flaunt your styling chops and create a day or evening holiday look featuring Anthropologie clothing and accessories. Whether you cobble together a cozy fireside weekend ensemble or mix-and-match glitzy party pieces, we want to see what head-to-toe look you find synonymous with the season.

Prizes
Five winning outfits, selected by our team of in-house stylists, will be featured on Facebook the week of December 20. Each winning entrant will also receive a $500 Anthropologie gift card.
Winning entries will be judged equally on creativity, positive representation of the brand, composition and style expertise.
Enter the contest HERE

You can see some amazing creations on the link above.
Very inspiring!!

Here are some of the looks I have created: