Machine Gun Stockings

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In love with these machine gun stockings.

A Fashionable Gathering

Above are some of my favourite photos from Grimoire's 2nd anniversary party. I would love to raid these girls wardrobes. They are just soo dreamy. Beautiful head pieces, lace, layers, flowers and fur. Dainty darlings with rose coloured cheeks.

Photos sourced from Tokyo Fashion. Click to view in more detail.

Grimoire

Grimoire is the pioneering store behind Japan's Dolly kei fashion scene. A treasure trove of antiques sourced from around the globe. It's name is taken from an old book of magic. The shop has a strong atmosphere to it, decorated to appear like a girls home in the forest. Filled with such beautiful and eerie objects I believe I could get lost for hours.
Oh how I dream of going to Japan.

I recommend clicking on the pictures to view them in more detail.

 Pictures and information sourced from Style Arena and Tokyo Fashion.

Dolly Girls

The Japanese Dolly Kei fashion scene is my latest obsession. 

Such expression through fashion is just not present in the western world.

This style plays off the look of antique dolls. Old faded cloth, white porcelain, feminine yet a little creepy.

I imagine a beautiful young mystic living in the woods. Their home is an old cottage covered with vines, time and nature have reclaimed it. Draped in lace, cotton, leather and fur. She surrounds herself with dreams, books, antique dolls and mother nature.

Dolly Girls tend to exclusively wear antique and vintage clothing. Damaged pieces do not matter. Tears, fading, stains and imperfections are the markings of its past life and are therefore cherished. There is strong emphasis put on each and every detail. Beautiful and intricate. Layer upon layer of clothing and mementos. Each piece is special and full of meaning.

Inspiration is drawn from Eastern Europe during the middle ages, folk stories, fantasy, wizards, witchcraft, Renaissance, Marie Antoinette, Harry Potter, Narnia and fairy tales.

Images sourced from aliceetpeterpunk.blogspot.com

I Love Bento Boxes

Bento are Japanese home packaged or takeaway meals. They generally consist of rice, fish, meat and vegetables. There are many different varieties but favourite ones are those that are arranged to look like cute little animals and characters. I really wish that my school lunches had looked as yummy and adorable. There are so many cute little bento boxes that you can buy to package these lunches as well as adorable tools to create and decorate them.

I myself have not had the pleasure of eating one but I have been very tempted to buy my own bento box and tools so as I can create my own. Today I came across this awesome book called 'Yum-yum Bento Box' on Modcloth,  want it soo much.

Have you had a bento box before?