Long time..

No speak you guys! It's already two weeks in July and I haven't updated in quite a while. So what have I been up to? A lot of adventures and A LOT of splurging. Here's what I've been up to!

In June I went to the NorCal Cosplay Gathering just merely to stop by and say hello to everyone. I minorly did a 'mode' style gyaru look with blue contacts, black wig, and a couple trendy pieces. I was due for a photoshoot that day as well and went from blinged out collars to elegant gothic lolita.

I was a lolita at the beach! Well technically the beach had a forest but you get my point. It was pretty cold and dreary up that way. It was quite the location though! I love how it made such a cute outfit look crazy creepy. I'll be honest and say despite repping a ton of Black Peace/Peace now items, I was totally inspired by Nana Kitade with this look. 

After the photoshoot I hit up the Art Institute graduating student's 'Style Wow' fashion show. Crazy enough  didn't get to CHANGE out of my lolita like intended after the shoot so I really stood out crazily in my lolita garb! haha

It was super interesting getting to see everyone's hard work up on the runway. The models were equally as gorgeous as the clothes. It's kind of crazy honestly. I've seen tons and tons of Japanese fashion shows whether it be in person or online. Western Fashion is a totally different concept in a sense. The one thing that brings all fashion together is the love for clothing and creativity. It was still a crazy amazing show, I definitely learnt about people's different perceptions of beauty that night.  Despite feeling out of place it was a great time. haha NEXT TIME I show up to a western style fashion show hopefully I can tone shit down or not be in gothic lolita. 

Before the trip to the fashion show, Dennis and I hit Japan Town for dinner and this was my haul! I FINALLY picked up an Ageha magazine. I've been into gyaru fashion since forever and yet my lame face still hadn't bought one. The Ank Rouge accessory case also lured me. Because I'm also a lolita I bought a Kera magazine as well. I swear it wasn't to oogle over how GORGEOUS Akira is... But I highly suggest for lolitas that even though Kera is punk oriented, to pick up the magazine. Especially if you can't afford a Gothic Lolita Bible, Kera magazine is a great alternative. They also feature lolita brands in there as well! 

The next couple weeks later, Anime Expo had hit. I had made the cut for the 'Shibuya Rocks' fashion show and it was huge dream of mine not only to model for Liz Lisa but to also walk the stage in ma*rs wear. Unfortunately due to last minute circumstances and a couple of issues that went on, I wasn't able to attend. However, that weekend I decided to treat myself with my current pay check and not like not going to LA stop me from not hitting San Francisco for the morning.

I totally did a really cute Liz Lisa coordination with my only dress of theirs. I had style Dennis' wig he intended to use for a shoot and just rocked it for the day. The day was pretty lonely but the ride up and back to SF via BART/Bus was crazy smooth and my outfit got a lot of compliments. I was only there in the city until three honestly and I was by myself but I really got to enjoy the peace and quiet. People probably think I'm crazy for saying that but I really feel at home in San Francisco. Yes there's hustle and bustle because it's a city but there's something crazy serene about it. It's crazy enjoyable. Especially Japan Town.

I felt so bad but so good at the same time for splurging so much. It feels really great to buy things with my own money. My first purchase other than Benkyodo mochi for breakfast (which I HIGHLY recommend by the way) was an EGG magazine. Ashley sent me a really gorgeous one for Christmas but I really wanted to purchase one for myself. Yet again,, the magazine goodies lured me. There was a DIA make-up bag that now holds all of my lipsticks/lip wear. 

I ran into my cute friend who was working when I made my second purchase and didn't want to get her in trouble but it was nice seeing her. I was so happy to see a familiar face. Anyway, second purchase was Dollywink eyelashes. I felt so guilty for busting bank on expensive eye lashes. These were 20.00 a pop but oh my god Tsubasa Masuwaka you could sell utter shit and I would buy it. I'll probably do a video review on the lashes. I will say I am super pleased and you'll see why in a bit.

I invaded Hotel Kabuki for an outlet because the mall in Japan Town didn't have an outlets and my iPhone was DYING. I totally didn't belong there. I think there was a bonsai seminar going on. There were really cute Japanese women talking about not being able to drive and about things to see in San Francisco and such. It was funny to listen to while I was sticking out like a sore thumb in gyaru feeling horribly out of place. I was a total hermit on my phone the whole time eavesdropping. heh.. 

I had lunch at Izumiya at my 'forever alone' table while texting Jett and Dennis who were at Anime Expo trolling around. I got my Okonomiyaki fix on while poking at those two. 

Soon after I headed downtown to hit West Field. I went into Bloomingdales to examine a MAC counter and ended up buying a lipstick. Unfortunately when I was really wanting to get 'Tsubasa' lips to go with my 'Tsubasa-esque' eyes, the counter lady did not understand what I meant when I meant 'baby pink'. I should have went with my own instinct. The lip color isn't anything of a baby pink honestly and looks like my regular lip color with a frost sheen. Argh! Oh well better luck next time.

Anyway I headed back home soon after but here was my haul!

YESTERDAY I went out see a couple of friends through Dennis. It was super nice chilling with everyone without the need to do a photoshoot or scurry everywhere to see people or doing something. We literally just went out to troll around and eat. My look for that day was super agejyo meets Popteen gal inspired. I tested out the Dollywink lashes and curled my hair for the first time in months. It was pretty neat. I was honestly testing out my make-up for J-Pop Summit (this is definitely not the hair or make-up I'll be rocking at the festival) because Dennis and Jett (THANK YOU GUYS FOR ALL YOU DO..<3 <3 from the bottom of my heart I appreciate it. You always make me feel like a very happy princess and you both don't HAVE to but do anyway >3< <3) had accomplished the mission of acquiring some ma*rs items for me at Anime Expo!  Since I wasn't able to model for the brand, I am able to own pieces of the brand. I'm SUPER thrilled to wear these out.

We hit Snowflake and I met up with my friend Ashley and we all bought goodies! I had TWO Thai Milk Teas. They were so delicious! I was addicted. The glass was so tall that little me had to sit on my knees so I could drink it. We got two different types of shaved ice to beat the heat too.

It was so nice talking and catching up and just all out relaxing with my kouhai/little sister figure. Ashley is such an ambitious girl. I can't wait to see her future cosplays and see her do fashion stuff. For those of you interested, she's eventually launching an accessories line called SWEET✰RICE very soon. I'm hopefully going to be rocking her accessories with my ma*rs coordinations for J-Pop Summit in a couple of weekends if time permits for her! Once she gets things up and running, for sure check her out! She deserves the love. 

After we parted ways we picked up Vale and went to go have more food and boba elsewhere and eventually raided WestField Mall in San Jose. IT'S SUCH A HUGE MALL YOU GUYS! Seriously, it's crazy huge. I looked at Sephora and didn't see much. Forever 21 has interesting clothes but Japanese fashion has me always wanting to keep an eye out for detail so it makes me question if the clothes are worth the price. However while at the mall I did purchase yet again another set of Dollywink lashes. Now I had sets 1 and 2. I'm officially hooked and not believing I busted this much money on a couple pairs of eyelashes.

After leaving the mall we yet again ate out (we're such fatties) and ended off the night playing on a GameCube until way too late in the morning. In all it was a nice chill day out.

And now I'm back to working and looking forward to (if work permits) attending J-Pop Summit in a couple weekends. Both days I will be rocking agejyo gyaru fashion. I can't wait to see everyone and check out the new brands and models that are arriving in San Francisco especially for the event. Hope to see everyone there!