Many Lolita fashionistas consider Kamikaze Girls (aka Shimotsuma Monogatari) the ultimate Lolita movie. A bit odd since although one of the main characters takes Lolita fashion very (arguably too) seriously the movie is moreso about her unlikely friendship with a female gang member. Whether you love this movie or have never had the opportunity to [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: entertainment for the lolita, Events, new people, san francisco
Filed under: Entertainment, Events, Film, New People news

Yesterday, I blogged about Courtney’s adorable pom-pom adorned outfit. The other bit of wonderful craftiness I spotted at Angelic Pretty’s mini party was this sweets-laden whipped cream cell phone cover, made by Rebecca. Here is Rebecca on the left using her phone, and the rest of the early birds waiting for Angelic Pretty SF to [...]

posted by Lydia
Tags: Angelic Pretty, crafting, deco, Events, real people style, san francisco, sweet lolita
Filed under: Hobbies

I have been wanting a set of Clover pom-pom makers for a few months now. Yes, I know how to make them with cardboard rings, and you can get cheap durable plastic rings at craft stores as well, but Clover’s Pon Pon Maker tutorial video fills me with crafty joy. I saw Courtney at Angelic [...]

posted by Lydia
Tags: Angelic Pretty, Anthropologie, Clover, crafting, fashion snap, Mori-girl, pom pom, real people style, san francisco, shoes
Filed under: Fashion, Hobbies

6% DOKIDOKI founder and designer, Sebastian Masuda, has created a project called Mighty Harajuku in the wake of the 8.9 earthquake in Japan, followed by the devastating tsunami and nuclear crisis. The goal of the project is to report how Harajuku is faring in the days and weeks following – in part to counteract the [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: 6% dokidoki, Events, harajuku, japan, japanese brands, san francisco, tokyo
Filed under: Events, News

BABY, The Stars Shine Bright news in for both San Francisco, New York and beyond. Firstly, an announcement went out on Sunday, February 6th from japanese lolita, gothic and punk clothing reseller, Tokyo Rebel, that they will  be carrying clothing from BABY, The Stars Shine Bright and Alice and the Pirates. This applies to their retail store [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: aatp, Alice and the Pirates, baby the stars shine bright, btssb, new york, san francisco
Filed under: News

On January 30, 2011, Angelic Pretty San Francisco hosted a mini tea party at the Angelic Pretty/Harajuku Hearts store location. All in all, there were 35 Angelic Pretty customers and about six shop staff and volunteers in attendance. The afternoon started off with mingling over beverages (water, hot milk tea or lemonade) and snacks (Pocky, cookies [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: Angelic Pretty, Events, japanese brands, real people style, san francisco, sweet lolita
Filed under: Events

Went on a mini-shopping trip to BABY, The Stars Shine Bright, Black Peace Now and Ichiban Kan yesterday. Here’s a quick video to show off what I got.

posted by Umi
Tags: Alice and the Pirates, baby the stars shine bright, black peace now, bpn, btssb, new people, san francisco, what's in my shopping bag?
Filed under: Fashion, Lifestyle

Angelic Pretty USA, otherwise known as the store in San Francisco, recently announced a new shop blog and mini-party on January 30th. To score tickets to the mini-party, customers must spend $25 in-store or online (remember to go to angelicpretty-usa.com and not the other English language AP online store) by January 29th. The first 35 [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: Angelic Pretty, san francisco
Filed under: Events, News

Wishing all our readers a wonderful new year of frills and fashion adventures. Enjoy the rest of the photos from the AP/Harajuku Hearts opening in San Francisco!

posted by Lydia
Tags: Angelic Pretty, fashion snap, Harajuku Hearts, japanese brands, san francisco, sweet lolita
Filed under: Events, Fashion

Name: Alex From: San Francisco When did you arrive? Around 10 or 11 AM. Have you already been inside? We haven’t been inside yet, but just don’t want to stand in line. What are you most looking forward to seeing inside? Harajuku Hearts Is there any particular brand that they sell that you’re most looking [...]

posted by Umi
Tags: Angelic Pretty, Events, Harajuku Hearts, japanese brands, san francisco
Filed under: Events, Fashion