This time last year Viz launched the New People building in San Francisco, establishing a home for the BABY, The Stars Shine Bright and Black Peace Now stores in the United States. To celebrate the building’s first anniversary, all the building tenants are holding specials. For the Gothic & Lolita fashion fans, this means: BABY [...]

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Tags: 6% dokidoki, baby the stars shine bright, black peace now, bpn, btssb, Events, japanese brands, new people, san francisco, Viz
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If you’ve been on vacation or have simply spent more time outside enjoying the summer weather and need a round-up of Lolita news and events from the past few weeks or so… BABY, The Stars Shine Bright  San Francisco Gets a New Blog The staff from BTSSB’s San Francisco Store have discontinued their first blog [...]

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As mentioned in yesterday’s post, it’s Carousel of Crown’s 1-year anniversary, so it’s the perfect time to look back at some of our posts and share our personal favorites. Best Fashion Snap Real Lolita Style Lydia’s pick for her favorite fashion snap is Kaydie’s Circus-themed Angelic Pretty outfit, taken at San Francisco’s NEW PEOPLE building [...]

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A few weeks ago, Lydia took this photo of me wearing a yellow BABY JSK, mint green cardigan from Wonder Rocket and a pink polka dot ribbon belt I obtained in a random shop in Japan. I paired it with antique white shoes, socks, blouse and bonnet. It was my attempt at merging my classical and [...]

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Tags: baby the stars shine bright, japanese brands, real people style, tips
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It looks like most brands are turning to chiffon for breezy spring/summer clothing. Chiffon has been used by most all Lolita brands in the past but the sheer (get it?) amount of chiffon that’s showing this season is a certifiable trend. Not only is the fabric light and breathable and perfect for warm weather, but [...]

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Tags: baby the stars shine bright, black peace now, bpn, btssb, Emily Temple Cute, Innocent World, japanese brands, Metamorphose
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West Coast: The folks at Cosplay Oneesan continue to add activities to the Fantaisies dans le Monde des Rêves event at Fanime (May 28-31, San Jose, CA). Most recently, they announced a Miss Gothic and Lolita USA 2010 competition that we imagine will be hotly contested, not only for bragging rights but the coveted prize of appearing [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: Angelic Pretty, baby the stars shine bright, Baltimore, btssb, Emily Temple Cute, Events, h.Naoto, japanese brands, Metamorphose, san francisco
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A few weeks ago, Umi and I were approached by Sarah Han of The Bold Italic, a blog about San Francisco culture and events, for an article she was working on about Lolita fashion and culture. To supplement her the crash course she received at BABY, The Stars Shine Bright’s San Francisco store about various [...]

posted by Lydia
Tags: baby the stars shine bright, btssb, san francisco, Tea
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How many of you San Francisco lolis wore your Baby the Stars Shine Bright bunny earmuffs today? Umi and I decided the day we got them in our winter lucky packs that we’d don ours on Easter. Here’s a quick photo taken before brunch at Samovar Tea Lounge this morning.

posted by Lydia
Tags: baby the stars shine bright, btssb, real people style, san francisco
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Sure enough, not long after our first post on the topic, NEW PEOPLE has posted details on their Gothic & Lolita Fashion Contest at Japantown’s Cherry Blossom Festival. NEW PEOPLE is currently accepting photo entries for the contest in the style of Gothic Girl, Gothic Boy, Gothic Lolita and Sweet Lolita. Ten people will then [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: baby the stars shine bright, black peace now, bpn, btssb, Events, new people, san francisco
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The Black Peace Now store in San Francisco now has their very own blog. Even if you’re not in the San Francisco area, this mean you’ll be able to follow the blog for English-language updates on the brand. For example, in their first entry they offer a photo of a limited-edition bracelet designed by jrocker, [...]

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Tags: Alice and the Pirates, baby the stars shine bright, black peace now, bpn, btssb, Events, japanese brands, new people, san francisco
Filed under: New People news, News