NEW MARUI ONE SHINJUKU STORE PHOTOS: FRUITS SHOP, HELLO KITTY CUTE STATIONERY & ACCESSORIES, KAWAII SOUVENIRS.
Pulsing lights, clustered crosswalks… you gotta love Tokyo! Here’s what the brand new 0101 department store, Marui One Shinjuku, looks like on the approach. Right inside is Quolomo, a t-shirt/casualwear brand that collaborates with Hello Kitty, Play Set Products, and Studio Pierrot (above right).
Further down, you’ll find Hello Kitty and her friends, including bags and toys from the h.NAOTO collaboration. Funky Street Star (below) is another addictive stop for kawaii souvenirs.
The FRUiTS MiX is on the second floor, and I wasn’t too impressed by the selection. Overpriced vintage (eg: faded Nintendo leggings), a few funky indie designer pieces, and a stack of magazines… it reminded me of the old saying, “style can’t be bought.” I did enjoy Spank’s cuddly pastel corner, where I picked up my black velvet “Goth Alice” headband for $15. I also liked the high-contrast art panels between each floor.
Over the next few days, we’ll keep going up the escalator to gawk at Blythe dolls, Jesus Diamante shoes, Lolita dresses, and more! Have you been to the new Marui One Shinjuku? Do you prefer it to the old one?
Okay, Marilyn Manson contest time! We had over 100 entries – thanks so much! Using random number generator, I narrowed the 3-word descriptions of Manson down to fifteen:
Unique Villain Model — aggressively fantastic dick — sexy little devil — ENIGMATIC CLEVER PERSONA! — UNABASHED WRITHING EVIL — 1-art 2-dark & 3-wow — Ghoulish Idea Monger — sweetest creep ever — Sadomasochistic aural bliss — Devil’s Beautiful Vampire — Ghoul-Eyed Guy — God’s Freak Show — Lucifer’s Eccentric Iniquity :) — gods private joke — “Indivisually Infinated Inspiry”
Then, the almighty Committee (Ronan, Basil Farrow and I) picked our favorite.
RONAN: Maybe UNABASHED WRITHING EVIL or Sadomasochistic aural bliss.
CARMINA: I kinda like the funny ones, like God’s private joke, Ghoul-Eyed Guy. Hm… or we can let Basil decide somehow.
RONAN: Yeah, I don’t have strong feelings. Let Basil pick.
CARMINA: Right side or left side of his face? I’ll count the whiskers and that’s the number.
RONAN: Left.
CARMINA: I only counted the long, thick ones. He has 13! So the winner is Lucifer’s Eccentric Iniquity :)
RONAN: Ahahah, I like that one! Basil is never wrong.
CARMINA: NEVER.
So congrats to Yana K (who also purchased something from my Online Garage Sale)! You’ll soon receive a 7-inch vinyl signed by Marilyn Manson and his band!
Song of the Day #135: Holly Valance – State Of Mind (The Committee loves this artist…)
29 Comments
LOL, I just laughed at the “Gods private joke” one, creative.
And congrats to the winner!
I just sat for a moment, soaking in the news, and then I screamed: HELL YEEEEAAAAHHHH!!!! Thank you very much :)
haha Basil says “you're welcome!” Maybe he plucked out some of his whiskers for you!
LOL, I just laughed at the “Gods private joke” one, creative.
And congrats to the winner!
I just sat for a moment, soaking in the news, and then I screamed: HELL YEEEEAAAAHHHH!!!! Thank you very much :)
haha Basil says “you’re welcome!” Maybe he plucked out some of his whiskers for you!
Wow that quolomo shop is really cute! Everytime I see Japanese fashion shops my eyes just go *__*
I really must visit all of these places you've listed when I go to Japan, hopefully by end of next year!
And congrats to the winner! ^__^
lolz can't believe Ronan mentioned my entry…I was that close to winning XD
anyways congrats to Yana K (^o^)/
Wow that quolomo shop is really cute! Everytime I see Japanese fashion shops my eyes just go *__*
I really must visit all of these places you’ve listed when I go to Japan, hopefully by end of next year!
And congrats to the winner! ^__^
hahah yes, the first floor is majorly *___* !
lolz can’t believe Ronan mentioned my entry…I was that close to winning XD
anyways congrats to Yana K (^o^)/
hahah yes, the first floor is majorly *___* !
the clothing is immaculate and you are very lovely! ;) i plan on moving to japan at some point. hopefully sooner than later!
love your blog, and basil farrow is just too cute!
I read your blog all the time and love the updates and info you give on goth loli fashion!
the clothing is immaculate and you are very lovely! ;) i plan on moving to japan at some point. hopefully sooner than later!
love your blog, and basil farrow is just too cute!
I sold 25 items today… hurry and reserve the items you want from my clothing/accessories sale before they're gone too!
I read your blog all the time and love the updates and info you give on goth loli fashion!
I sold 25 items today… hurry and reserve the items you want from my clothing/accessories sale before they’re gone too!
hahah yes, the first floor is majorly *___* !
the clothing is immaculate and you are very lovely! ;) i plan on moving to japan at some point. hopefully sooner than later!
love your blog, and basil farrow is just too cute!
I read your blog all the time and love the updates and info you give on goth loli fashion!
I sold 25 items today… hurry and reserve the items you want from my clothing/accessories sale before they're gone too!
what is the address of that maruione store in shinjuku?
I have no idea… you walk out the east exit, kind of go right and keep walking… hahaah
what is the address of that maruione store in shinjuku?
I have no idea… you walk out the east exit, kind of go right and keep walking… hahaah