Tokyo winter 2015: Arrival, Shibuya and Harajuku

The past vacation to Tokyo was AMAZING.

I went together with Amber, Jojo and Isabelle and I could not have wished for better travel companions <3 Last year with my bf was very different, so it was fun to see another side of Tokyo and meet more with friends! This post will be about the first three days (Otherwise I will have to many pictures xD)

Day 1: Arrival

We had the worst flight ever, but when we arrived at our apartment it all did not matter anymore! It was in Shibuya, only a 5-10 minute walk from the station (depends on how high your heels are) and super spatious and nice:

In the hallway we also found something terrible... A nailmonster was living there as well! So you can imagine we were very scared it would come for us at night xD

After putting down our stuff and freshing up a bit, we decided to go out for dinner and explore a little. This was my outfit for day 1:

I did not have the energy yet to do my makeup and hair, so I felt a bit shabby xD Especially when seeing Shibuya 109 lit up for christmas <3

Our dinner this first night was not great, as we were to tired to look around for long, it was good though ^^

After dinner we were to tired to go out, so we had an early evening. I don't think I have ever slept as well!

Day 2: First day of shopping at Shibuya 109

Our first real day in Tokyo we as the shopaholics we are of course had to spend shopping at 109 \(^o^)/ Even though I had been there before, it still felt like a magical place. Especially when walking around seeing all the cool clothes, I normally admire from afar, in real life and being able to try them on... HEAVEN <3 Amber and Isabelle had never been there before so for them it must have been even more amazing! This was my look for our shopping trip: 

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One of the most surprising things to me this trip was that I really liked the clothes at stores like Datura and Rienda, as I normally do not really look at these stores much. But especially Datura's clothes were so nice and soft *^.^* We took a picture with one of the shopstaff, she was super cute.

As you can see I was the only one not in white xD

We did not manage to go through all the stores at 109 in this one day, and as it was already getting pretty late without us having had lunch yet, we decided to go eat pasta in the restaurant on one of the highest floors of the mall. It was surprisingly good ^^

I had a pasta with loads of veggies <3 And we had a really cool view over the streets from there:

After 'lunch' we decided to continue shopping a bit more  at MA*RS and Glad News, but then something really awful happened.. Jojo's wallet got stolen out of her bag! T^T It was so bad and e all were so sad.. 'Luckily' the person who stole it only took the money and then left it in an elevator, so she did not loose her passes or we would have been a lot further from home! After that we decided to make it an early day and go home to relax and get our bearings.

After some time, we headed out anyway, as the culprit should not ruin our trip or even our day! So it was karaoke time \(^o^)/ I love karaoke even when I am not very good at it (I can't hear myself so I sing verrrry badly.. Sorry for the others who have to hear it -.^) It was so much fun!

My haul of this day:

Day 3: Harajuku & meeting Miku and Marta

This day we went to meet the sweet Miku in Harajuku. It was so great to see her again <3 and to be in Harajuku again as well! In my opinion Harajuku is even better than Shibuya. Not for shopping of course, but for people watching which is just about my favourite thing to do ^^ In Harajuku you can see so many amazing different styles and even more stylish people than in Shibuya or any other district. Being there always gives me such a rush \(^o^)/ This was my outfit for that day:

 Harajuku <3

I went to the Etude House store for the first time, last time I somehow missed it.. It was so lovely! I took a sneak picture of the magical mirror in the store:

Of course a visit to Harajuku is not complete without eating crêpes and this is my favourite crêpe stand (they have soooo many flavours!):

After some more shopping we decided to head back to Shibuya to put our stuff away and meet with Marta and her friend for dinner and drinks in an izakaya, but not after we made some purikura together!

First with Miku in Harajuku:

And later also with Jojo and Marta in Shibuya:

It was great seeing Marta again as well and meeting her friend Jordi who was staying with her! No haul for me this day (except for some jewelry, but I did not take pictures so I can't remember what I bought that day -.-)

I am done typing for now, so I will post later this week with the next days! I hope you liked reading about our adventures. I am still a little bit the opposite of homesick and really want to go back, especially when seeing all the pictures again.. Well I suppose it will pass -.^

Much Love!

Outfit week

Last week I spend some time getting to know my closet better. I challenged myself to dress up every day even if I was just going to lectures ^^ It was a lot of fun even with the small amount of time I had each morning making it harder to be inspired, especially since I am not really a morning person...As a result I felt super cute all week *^.^* Let's go!

Day 1: Sweet memories 

With this sunday outfit I was revisiting my sweet style, which I favored up until a few years ago. It was fun to dress up this way, but a bit weird when looking into the mirror xD I do really love this style, just not really on me anymore. I guess I grew out of it -.^

Day 2: Monochrome

This day I wasn't really feeling like colours! The funny thing was though I didn't expect it, a lot of people actually complemented my outfit (usually people just look at me weirdly xD)

Day 3: Killer bunny

This look is a bit more old-fashioned with the high closing dress and ribbon boots, which you don't see very well because of the low lighting. This look made me feel very cute and girly ^^

Day 4: Ready for church

  

I got asked by quite a few people whether I was religious that day. I still don't know how to answer that question xD It may have been the big, glittery cross..

Day 5: Time for school

The last day before the holidays! I had to visit my tutor to discuss my planning for work during the christmas break -.- Let's just say I am not bringing it to Tokyo!

I had a very strange week outfit wise, now that I am looking back at it. Normally I like to dress more like the first two looks, plus I did not wear as much agejo as I normally do (forgot to do laundry -.^) Today I am leaving for Tokyo!!! So excited ^^

Much Love!

Dutch gal meet!

Lately all communities have seemed kind of quiet, even the Dutch one were still so many gals are active! The thing is that most meets recently have only been with the gyaru circles. So we decided to finally have another meet-up again with all the gals together ^^ I think the last meet like that was before summer, so it really was about time! This was my look for the occasion (a bit casual, as I had been to university the whole day before the meet):

When wee met up, everybody was super hungry so as usual we first had to get a bite to eat together. I really loved my food, the fish was so good and they even had sesame ice cream <3 \(^o^)/

 

They gave us so much food, even the strongest of us couldn't eat it all xD

Afterwards we went somewhere else to drink cocktails. Normally we almost never really go somewhere anymore after dinner, because people have to leave early so this was super nice for a change ^^ I had my favourite Piña Colada!

And of course a little selfie spam:

Derping with Sharon and Jojo

Part of our table, Roos wasn't really in a picture mood xD

The beautiful Jen and me

Sharon and me

We actually made many more even, but I don't have them all yet sadly -.^ We stayed in the cocktail place for so long they eventually practically had to kick us out. Unfortunately by than I really had to leave in order to still make it to my last bus. Another a bit tipsy selfie of me waiting for it to arrive:

I actually like myself better on photos when a bit tipsy xD

It was really nice to have a meet like this again. Meeting with the other gals always makes me feel like I can share one of the most important parts of me with people who really get it <3 I can't wait until after christmas break when there will be many other meets! I hope you liked my post -.^

Much love!

Little Japan themed date

Today my bf and I are on a Japan themed date \(^o^)/ In our busy life we rarely really spent quality time together, despite living together! You know that feeling of always being just a bit too tired and having to finish that last homework assignment before going to bad right? Well today we decided to just forget about all that and head out together ^^ I love getting dolled up for my bf. Some gals tell stories about how their partners don't like their gal make or clothes and would rather see them as natural as possible.. I think that is such a shame! Although my bf too likes me best with as little make-up (and clothes xD) as possible, but he also really likes the gyaru me, for which I am very glad and thankful <3 Anyways here are my make and comfy outfit for the day:

We decided to go to The Hague as there is not really anything Japan themed in our city. Except for really expensive sushi places, but what student has the money for that right? xD We headed for our regular spot, the SET café and sat to my delight in the Hello Kitty section, which is so super cute! Seriously if you can you should visit it \(^o^)/ Plus they have the best food:

Not sure if I was allowed to take pics of the menu, but well ^^ 

I even found this cute book with everything about Kitty White after whom the café is named. Including her profile (sorry for being unable to take good pictures in low lighting -.-)

I had the best drink in the world: Matcha with cream :3 Made by a sweet girl named Jennifer, who said she reads my blog. It sounds weird, but I never realised people actually read my blog @.@ It was so nice to meet her, she was super nice and I can't wait to see her again at a meeting!

As the weather was super bad today with lots of rain and wind we stayed inside the café for quite some time just talking, which was nice ^^ Afterwards we went shopping at the Oriental market for ingredients for home made sushi! Since my bf doesn't eat fish, we made it vegan. I normally always miss the fish and especially the salmon, but this time I didn't and it was just really good <3

Jup, whenever we go on dates we usually just eat and drink a lot. It's a good thing we both love food otherwise I would feel like such a glutton xD Anyways I have to go back as the date is not yet over. We still have to watch the anime Paprika -.^ I hope you all had a nice weekend too!

Much Love!