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CLUBBING IN ROPPONGI TOKYO: NEW LEX EDO, JAPAN VIP MODELS NIGHTCLUB. ALICEANDTHECAT MANGA DESIGNER & ILLUSTRATOR.
Notice anything different about my blog? I have a new banner (look up!), designed by my ultra-talented friend Alice and the Cat.
Last month, Seba and I presented a party at Roppongi nightclub New Lex, where Alice exhibited her artwork.
When I’m in Tokyo, I get “hair sets” at Kabukicho hair salons (which cater to hostesses and gyaru). If you’re connected, prices are as low as $20 per style. The hairdressers use a ton of hairspray and are unbelievably fast-fingered — this up-do took less than 20 minutes.
Cyber Wa dress: Ozz On, from Closet Child.
Mary Jane shoes: Leche by Yosuke, from Marui One Shinjuku
Mistress Maya and I went to the party together. She’s hot in pink, and brought along a little riding crop to dole out punishment.
With the artist, Alice. A giant poster of her work hung outside the club.
She also designed my new landing page, found at www.lacarmina.com. Don’t you love how she drew my Scottish Fold cat Basil Farrow?
I love the energy of her Japanese manga-style drawings, especially the girls’ flowing hair and sparkling eyes.
Alice is from Milan but currently based in Tokyo. She’s open to projects and commissions; contact her if you have ideas!
Perhaps you remember these illustrations inspired by Seba and La Carmina.
With the lovely ImagePlay DJs, and New Lex owner Masuda.
New Lex is always busy and filled with models. It’s one of the most exclusive clubs in Roppongi.
We had a crazy time in the VIP section… can’t tell you exactly what happened, but boy-blood was shed.
Have you ever gone clubbing in Roppongi? What do you think of my new blog banner and landing page graphic? You can see more of Alice’s artwork on her website.
PS: Thanks Zagat for naming my Death Cookbook goth cooking show one of the best on YouTube. And to Anime.com for reviewing my cookbook Cute Yummy Time.
Song of the Day: Cher – Strong Enough (Why didn’t they have this song when we went to karaoke?)
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RENTING A CELL PHONE IN TOKYO, JAPAN: RENTAFONE. SHOPPING FOR CUTE JAPANESE GIRLS FASHION, HELLO KITTY SANRIO STORE.
Take my hand and let’s continue our tour of Laforet Harajuku. I previously posted photos of the Gothic Lolita Punk clothes.
Now, we’ll discover the sweeter, more casual (and wearable) side — and I’ll reveal the best cellphone rental service in Japan! Keep scrolling…
“mmts” is girly and simple — a contrast to the bells-and-whistles decora of a brand like Angelic Pretty.
Hats off to the basement level of Laforet, which houses street style.
Kawaii-decora accessories heaven.
Candy colored bags, fuzzy pastel hair clips.
The Nile Perch fairy kei store was packed.
Angelic Pretty shop. I prefer the more subdued Lolita prints, like the navy JSK on display, to bells-and-whistles frills.
Super Lovers is as bright and bold as ever.
A bonus snap from the Hello Kitty store in Shibuya 109.
Let’s talk travel. Many of you have asked — what’s the best way to rent a cell phone while in Japan? My favorite cellular rental service is Rentafone, which I’ve been using for years.
You order a keitai via their website, and it’s mailed to your Japan address. The cost is eminently reasonable (less than $40 a week), with discount calling charges and text messaging. (The Japanese number is even written on the back, lest you forget.) When you’re finished, simply put the rental in the pre-paid envelope and mail it back.
Japanese mobiles are always ahead of the curve — especially the cute emoticons! I always recommend that you have a cell in Tokyo (it makes contacting friends much easier), and Rentafone is the solution.
What’s your experience with cell phones and travel in Japan? Did anything catch your eye in the Harajuku store photos? You can drool over more street fashion in my Tokyo shopping guide.
Song of the Day: Savage – Twothousandandnine (Italo 80s dance party)
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