Lolli Punks, Cult Party Kei and Evangelion store! 90s Goth Grunge: Leather jacket, plaid dress & platforms.
Many of you requested more Harajuku photos after this shopping post, so I’m here to deliver. Read on for a peek inside Fairy Kei / Cult Party Kei store Lolli Punks, the Evangelion shop, Sex Pot Revenge and more!
But first, a new outfit post with a retro Goth grungy vibe…
Plaid dress with corset back: Miho Matsuda, from Closet Child Tokyo. Similar to this grunge fairy slip dress
Hooded leather jacket: Danier Leather, Canada. Reminds me of this Rick Owens leather jacket
Goth boots: Kera Shop Tokyo (a bit like these black platform boots)
These gargantuan, glamorous Marc Jacobs Dot sunglasses are a gift from Seby! The ladybug polka dots cleverly fit the bug-eyed look.
My light pink hair was a bit hard to maintain, so I changed it to a purpler shade.
This dress is the first Miho Matsuda item I’ve owned. I like the soft detailing such as the gathers at the hem, and the cross-neck straps.
Details: these Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses have a butterfly on one side! This Hong Kong post has more images of my leather hoodie jacket.
Alright, let’s move on to Harajuku. The stores on and around Takeshita Doori are constantly changing. At the moment, Harajuku has less of a Goth Punk presence, and more pastel-gyaru girliness.
Lolli Punks is a popular new destination for lovers of lace, pastels and girly cuteness. Is it fairy kei? Cult party kei? Pastel goth? People overseas may stress over the categorization, but in Japan, these “style tribes” are fluid. Many girls wear a combination of styles, or mix it up from one day to the next (Goth to Mori to Lolita).
Instead on getting tied up with names and distinctions, I prefer to look at Harajuku fashion from a broader perspective. No matter what you call it, there’s currently a blossoming of light, sweet, 80s-influenced street style.
Don’t get me wrong: there’s still a good deal of striped, studded, kitty-cat punk wear.
And the shoes are still out of this world.
Panda bears, eyeballs and rainbow tutus.
Outside the Baby, the Stars Shine Bright (Sweet and Classic Lolita) shop. (For interior shots, see my BTSSB photos here.)
Hidden in a corner: the charming Jardin de Luseine, a spot for special celebrations.
Neon Genesis Evangelion fans, you’ll enjoy this special shop that has every type of memorabilia imaginable (I’m talking about egg rolls and pricey wine).
Listen Flavor maintains its characteristic poppy fashion.
I leave you with the glow of Sex Pot Revenge. For more Harajuku boutique photos, maps and info, read my Tokyo alternative shopping guide.
Which Harajuku style tribes currently intrigue you the most? What type of outfits are you planning for the summer? Let me know your favorite brands and designers, and I’ll check them out.
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Kawaii <3
ColorIntensity is definitely TRUE to COLOR!
Yay
kakkoii!!
I LOVE IT
purple power!
Woo!
love the hair color!
Those look a lot better on you
haha
so cute
Nice dress
It’s one of my favorite current ones!
Lovely! ^_^
Thanks!
adorable !
Yeahh I love that look too! So many fascinating style tribes.
uuuauu!!!!
Cool
Lovelly
Beautiful hair color!
^__^
<3
BWAH! the new hair color is fabulous! lots of character^^
I’m happy with the new color too – thank you dear!!!
Es la ropa y son las tiendas que quisiera ver en chile …. lamentablemente estamos tan lejos de todo … al menos me deleito viendolas en tus fotos Carmina
Gracias!!
cute!
I love the pictures of the stores!! There are so many cute things!
Your outfit is great and your hair color is so cool!! :)
Yayyy so happy!!
love your dress, hair sunglasses, all!! ^^
My favorite new sunglasses!!
Love your hair! I always love your hair! Sometime (soon?) make a blog about keeping your hair in such a wonderful condition. Beside that, your style rocks
I did a video & blog about how to keep dyed hair in good condition here: https://lacarmina.com/2012/07/colorful-dyed-hair-maintain-qwiki-video-karmin-g3-salon-professional-flat-iron-straightener/
Again, your awesomeness has no limits and your style is amazing as always :)
I love this look. You look awesome.
Thank you, I’m happy!!
One of my favorite looks from you :DD I love all this!!
Aww thank you!!
Sweet
kawaii la carmina!
I love your dress!! I have been trying to look for one like that for a while.
Was glad I found this one.
Your hair is out of this world amazing!! Do you have a blog post somewhere about the dying process? I would love to know more!
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Thanks dear!! I did a video & blog about how to keep dyed hair in good condition here: https://lacarmina.com/2012/07/colorful-dyed-hair-maintain-qwiki-video-karmin-g3-salon-professional-flat-iron-straightener/
I love the punk pink stripped kitty ear hoodie. What brand is it?
Ahh it’s just one of the random rock stores on Takeshita Doori.. not a brand name. It may be AC/DC or something around that shop!
Ok Thanks