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

At BABY, The Stars Shine Bright’s tea party held December 19, the attendees came dressed in their finest BtSSB outfits that fit the tea party theme of “Winter Forest Friends.” Bunny bear bags, animal ears, fur and Friend Usakumya print dresses were just some of the items tea party attendees donned on a chilly San [...]

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Tags: aatp, Alice and the Pirates, baby the stars shine bright, btssb, Events, fashion snap, japanese brands, new people, real lolita style, san francisco, sweet lolita
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Despite the early hour some Lucky Pack hopefuls woke up in order to secure a spot in line, the daze didn’t affect the prep time they put into their looks for the day. Here’s some fashion photos by Lydia.

posted by Umi
Tags: Alice and the Pirates, aristocrat, baby the stars shine bright, black peace now, boystyle, bpn, btssb, fashion snap, japanese brands, new people, real people style, san francisco, sweet lolita
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A new year means Fukubukuro (Lucky Packs.) Lolita in Japan have to brave the New Year’s shopping hordes to grab lucky packs while other groups of Lolita around the world have and will stalk the various’ brands online Lucky Pack sales. In San Francisco, the BABY, The Stars Shine Bright store had heir own set [...]

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Tags: Alice and the Pirates, baby the stars shine bright, btssb, japanese brands, new people, san francisco
Filed under: Fashion, New People news

I bought a BABY, The Stars Shine Bright New Year’s Lucky Pack today. More on that later, but my other shopping find today was equally exciting. Black Peace Now is finishing up it’s 70% off sale this weekend. I scored this cute, long cut-sew cardigan on the cheap. It was originally $120 and I walked [...]

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Tags: black peace now, bpn, casual lolita, japanese brands, new people, san francisco
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On November 20, Lydia and I attended a private party at San Francisco’s NEW PEOPLE complex to celebrate the opening of the Tokyo Creators Market exhibit in the art gallery. One of the artists featured in the gallery is Kim Songhe who transforms kitschy knicknacks into artistic chandeliers and other pieces of home decor. Our [...]

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Tags: Events, furniture/decor, new people, san francisco, Viz
Filed under: Events, Hobbies, Home Decor, Lifestyle

San Francisco’s BABY, The Stars Shine Bright has only been open a month, but it’s already featured two sets of Lucky Packs and now has its incentives program well under way. The store has just announced its first free gift with purchase – a plush tissue box cover of Milky-chan the bunny. The damage? Spend [...]

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Tags: baby the stars shine bright, btssb, furniture/decor, goods, japanese brands, new people, san francisco, Viz
Filed under: Home Decor, Lifestyle, New People news, News

The time has finally come for 6% DOKIDOKI to leave its temporary home at Viz’ San Francisco NEW PEOPLE centerc and return to Harajuku. The store officially closes on Tuesday, September 15th, however they will be going out with a bang by holding a store closing sale starting on Sunday, September 13th. The “THANK YOU” [...]

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Tags: 6% dokidoki, accessories, baby the stars shine bright, btssb, japanese brands, new people, san francisco, Viz
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In San Francisco and need something to do this weekend? Why not attend the 6% DOKIDOKI Fan Night event on Saturday, September 5? In a little less than two weeks, 6% DOKIDOKI will be closing up it’s doors and leaving it’s temporary shop in San Francisco. Before the stores closes on Tuesday, September 15 and [...]

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Tags: 6% dokidoki, celebrities, japanese brands, new people, san francisco, Viz
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The day after their grand opening, Baby, the Stars Shine Bright held an invite-only tea party for the first 50 people who spent $200 or more at the store. Festivities were held in the Superfrog Gallery, just upstairs from Baby, and was catered by Miette and the Secret Garden Tea House. Hit the jump for [...]

posted by Lydia
Tags: baby the stars shine bright, btssb, japanese brands, new people, san francisco, sweet lolita, Tea, Viz
Filed under: Events, Fashion, Lifestyle, New People news, Tea