OKADAYA: WHERE TO BUY FABRIC, CLOTH & TRIMMINGS IN TOKYO, JAPAN. SHINJUKU FALSE EYELASHES, COSTUME MAKEUP.
Look what the cat dragged in… I found more photos from Okadaya, the infamous fabric and trimmings store in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
The wall of rainbow boas reminds of of the bus in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. (A must-see film. I hope I can catch the musical in NYC.)
There was a demo station for super-duper hairspray, which creates tall Visual Kei spikes. Aion would be proud…
Everything you need to be a Mad Hatter is in this store. Costume makeup, nail polish, gems, you name it.
The makeup floor has posters of Visual inspiration.
I haven’t tried this brand of neon hair dye, but if it’s Visual Kei approved, it can’t be bad right?
Eyelashes and feathers…
I’m tempted to roll around on the floor in Okadaya, laughing maniacally.
Wigs for Lolitas, cosplayers and host boys.
Halt! There are more photos from Okadaya in this post; come see.
Are you a crafty DIY person? Have you sewn or made accessories lately? If so, what?
Japanese Word of the Day: Kataru = Tell, talk
Song of the Day: Joy Division – Transmission (GothPhone! My iPhone ringtone is now this song.)
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LA CARMINA
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Oh my god. I want to just fly to Japan for this store!! Well… There are other things I’d like to go to as well. (*coughconcertsclothingstoresizakayascafes)
And I make things if I can and if it’s cheaper. I’ve made cosplays, sketchbooks, a wig, hair falls, etc.
Right now, I’m designing a line to sell on Etsy. If you’d like I can send sketches~ XD
Fantastic! For sure, send me sketches and I can feature items on my blog.
Oh, man, that hairspray looks awesome! Bring me in your suitcase next time! <3
cool new pic!
I am definitely going there this month! thanks for the tip. :)
Yeahh it’s near the station!
I am currently making a skirt, and the one I just finished was a suit on which I added stars: http://rockingdollmuseum.blogspot.com/2010/12/starry-suit-semi-results.html
They’re all under the DIY tag!
Oh mein gott, so cute!
Thank you ^^
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this is the only coherent thing I can say right now. OMFG!!! that store is awesome! I have to go to Japan again just to see it xDD
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That is way too fucking awesome!!! ♥
Thanks la La
xoxoxo
Just keep on doing what you do LaCarmina! Everytime I read your blog I’m more confident to go study Japanese next year <3. I could really need such stores and crazy life.
If I can find some (fake)fur I'm planning to make a short jacket out of it and to remake this bum-pocket thing http://www.peacenow.net/commodity/201011/mens/photo/003/006.jpg with lots of shiny zippers!
Aww thank you! I know it’s frustrating to keep at learning Japanese but you can do it!
I wish I could have one of those lolita wigs!! >.< Soo cutE!!
I can never wear wigs… my head = too big >_<
Yes, on the fact, making clothes is my full time job, hi hi… anything out of the common, on clothes, bijoux, accesories… by the way, I love to take a look to this blog from time to time to see the Japanese fashions.
(If anyone wants to see my blog, here it is:) http://www.creaciones-alraune.es/blog
Heaven <3
aaaaaaawwwwww. its so unfair! i wanna go to japan and see all the cool stores. T^T
I love the boas!
Right now I’m knitting a scarf for my girlfriend, but the things I’m most proud of having upcycled are a “Go vegetarian t-shirt” and a black mini-dress with the pride flag on the side.
And I’d totally go for the orange and black eyelashes!
Aww cute!!!
OMG. I could spends HOURS in that shop! :)
Kitties + feathers = insanity!
Awww nooooo!!! How could I have missed this place when I was in TKY just recently!? I could live there, given the chance. ^^ Thanks for the tip though, will definitely make my way there next time!!! (Esp loving the lashes, the hairspray and that fantastic selection of make up! (drool))
Next time, you must check it out!! <3