EIGHTH FLOOR OF MARUI YOUNG: SWEET LOLI AND CLASSICAL LOLITA CONFECTIONS.
Jimi (aka Elec) and I had a brilliant conversational moment when a new word materialized: “confectious”. The portmanteau made perfect sense in the context; it combines “contagious” and “infectious” and sounds like “confection”: a sweet that has been crafted into a deliciously agonizing object of desire.
And that about sums up the eighth floor of Marui One Shinjuku. As soon as you step off the escalator, you’re surrounded by the ruffled concoctions of Baby, the Stars Shine Bright…
…but it’s hard to keep your eyes in one place. Angelic Pretty entices you with pink neo-Rococo furniture. (The escaping teddy bear is kawaii overload! )
Metamorphose temps de fille beckons from across. Are we beginning to understand the meaning of “confectiousness”?
As on floors 5-7, the shop girls were dressed to match the brand. Angelic Pretty’s clerks stole the show; they looked like pink cupcakes sprinkled with bows and hearts.
Emily Temple Cute had its own enclosed section at one end (you can see a map of the floor here.) This label has evolved from Country Lolita straw hats to 1950s pica-pica.
Arrrrrr! Alice and the Pirates tantalizes shoppers with a giant chest of Lolita treasure. Aren’t the purses darrrrrling?
Kera Shop Angel carried a variety of brands, including Innocent World and Victorian Maiden (two of my favorite Classical / Ama Loli brands). Pink roses and sweet treats hung from gold chains on the jewelry board.
I was tempted by the Gothic Lolita and Kodona clothes in this section. I have a soft spot for giant lace jabots and Victorian veiled hats.
The Sweet Lolita floor of Marui was by far the busiest, and many customers dressed to match the atmosphere. In my video, you can hear them squealing “kawaii!” as they run their hands over the gathered sleeves and skirts. Perhaps soon, we’ll be hearing choruses of “CONFECTIOUS!”
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You have just confirmed my resolution to go visit there very soon. *_*
And confectious is a great word – perfect to describe it.
Wow! I luv this store, especially the last picture with white and all the lace and the matching purse.(I wish to make a special order)The white dress with the black scarf is KAWAII! If only it came in my size and I shopping in Japan. Hopefully next year I will visit, unless you open a shop here in Vancouver!( smiling )
You have just confirmed my resolution to go visit there very soon. *_*
And confectious is a great word – perfect to describe it.
Wow! I luv this store, especially the last picture with white and all the lace and the matching purse.(I wish to make a special order)The white dress with the black scarf is KAWAII! If only it came in my size and I shopping in Japan. Hopefully next year I will visit, unless you open a shop here in Vancouver!( smiling )
I love your blogs ^^
Is my way to see beautiful things
thanks ^^ ♥
omg wow. It would be a dream to go here. :D
It DID seem like stepping into a sweet dream!
There IS a heaven.
I love your blogs ^^
Is my way to see beautiful things
thanks ^^ ♥
omg wow. It would be a dream to go here. :D
It DID seem like stepping into a sweet dream!
There IS a heaven.
It's so pretty….I do get a free day (or two) in Tokyo on that study abroad trip I plan on taking next year. I just might stop by…:D
Hey, carmina,
have you done a “carmina's guide to tokyo” yet? I think it would be interesting to know about the second-hand shops there too.
(do you have any guides or sites or books you can recommend?)
Hi Em,
You must stop by your trip next year! How exciting.
I'll be posting store photos and Tokyo favorites over the next few weeks. I'm starting at Marui and moving to Laforet and all the Harajuku Gothic Lolita Punk stores. There will be tons of vintage photos too, from both Closet Child locations! Everything will be under the Tokyo Gothic Lolita category, so you can look it up before your trip. At the end, I'll put together a summary and maybe a map, which will tie the guide together.
Hope that sounds good!
AH!
the clothes look so gorgourse!!!!!!!!
It’s so pretty….I do get a free day (or two) in Tokyo on that study abroad trip I plan on taking next year. I just might stop by…:D
Hey, carmina,
have you done a “carmina’s guide to tokyo” yet? I think it would be interesting to know about the second-hand shops there too.
(do you have any guides or sites or books you can recommend?)
Hi Em,
You must stop by your trip next year! How exciting.
I’ll be posting store photos and Tokyo favorites over the next few weeks. I’m starting at Marui and moving to Laforet and all the Harajuku Gothic Lolita Punk stores. There will be tons of vintage photos too, from both Closet Child locations! Everything will be under the Tokyo Gothic Lolita category, so you can look it up before your trip. At the end, I’ll put together a summary and maybe a map, which will tie the guide together.
Hope that sounds good!
Yeah, that sounds great!
I’ve said before that I don’t dress loli at all, but I love looking at it.
Thanks!
Oooohhh Carmina gets to spend a lot of time in Man Heaven AND in Lolita Heaven! You just have it all! ^.^ I'm jealous!
Indeed confectious is a VERY good description of this floor… I wonder if you could buy the entire Marui store and make a living out of dressing up every day? Now that would be a nice job.
AH!
the clothes look so gorgourse!!!!!!!!
They’re beautifully made!
Oooohhh Carmina gets to spend a lot of time in Man Heaven AND in Lolita Heaven! You just have it all! ^.^ I’m jealous!
Indeed confectious is a VERY good description of this floor… I wonder if you could buy the entire Marui store and make a living out of dressing up every day? Now that would be a nice job.
ahahah! Jimi and I are tickled pink at your wittiness over here in Tokyo, Sweet, Gothic, VK, shoe… and MAN Heaven!
What would Man Hell be? Castration? Man Purgatory is probably the status quo…
Perhaps having to live life as a maid, complete with lack of certain organs, a lovely short frilly maid outfit and a pretty little headdress (the frilly maid outfit is essential!) – while all the hot men in Man Heaven get swarmed over by lots of women. Oh, and of course everybody in Man Heaven has their own personal maid…
ahahah if that’s the case, then I’m about to descend into Man Hell. I’m shooting a male maid cafe event soon…
ahahah! Jimi and I are tickled pink at your wittiness over here in Tokyo, Sweet, Gothic, VK, shoe… and MAN Heaven!
What would Man Hell be? Castration? Man Purgatory is probably the status quo…
They're beautifully made!
That's so awesome. I could save money for my travel to japan all my life and the money would still never be enogh when I get there!!! Everything is just gorgeous! I could never decide what to buy!!
That must be heaven. Totally.
Perhaps having to live life as a maid, complete with lack of certain organs, a lovely short frilly maid outfit and a pretty little headdress (the frilly maid outfit is essential!) – while all the hot men in Man Heaven get swarmed over by lots of women. Oh, and of course everybody in Man Heaven has their own personal maid…
That’s so awesome. I could save money for my travel to japan all my life and the money would still never be enogh when I get there!!! Everything is just gorgeous! I could never decide what to buy!!
That must be heaven. Totally.
Yeah, that sounds great!
I've said before that I don't dress loli at all, but I love looking at it.
Thanks!
I wanna go shopping :D
I wanna go shopping :D
ahahah if that's the case, then I'm about to descend into Man Hell. I'm shooting a male maid cafe event soon…
ahahah if that's the case, then I'm about to descend into Man Hell. I'm shooting a male maid cafe event soon…