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GOTHIC LOLITA SHOP SPIDER IN HONG KONG. SHOPPING IN MONGKOK: BEST CHEAP DISCOUNT CLOTHES, ANIME OTAKU MALLS.
Wanna know all about Gothic Lolita Punk shops in Hong Kong? With photos, access and more? I know you’ve been waiting for this post, and here it is.
Spider is one of my favorites Gothloli clothing brands. Two sweet sisters run the small Mongkok shop. They design all the fashion, with close attention to detailing, and produce in small runs.
The clothes tend to be on the Gothic Punk side, which suits me perfectly. I love the corset lacing, punk plaids, and frills.
Certain persons on the Internet complain that shorter skirts “aren’t proper Lolita.” I say — open your mind; the designs are wonderful and can be styled into a lovely Gothic Lolita look. Plus, Seba looks great in short skirts!
I bought these three items and the rose skirt, and wear them constantly (you’ve probably glimpsed them in my outfit posts). If you’re in Hong Kong and can only make it to one destination, I hope it’ll be Spider. Please say hi to owners Natalie and Queenie for me.
Spider is located at shop 130, King Wah Centre, 628 Nathan Road, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong (Map) Tel: (852) 2740 9366
Mongkok is our favorite Hong Kong district for shopping. (Take the subway there and explore the Nathan Road area). There are so many little malls that sell bright, alternative, trendy street style — at insanely low prices. Our favorite is:
Argyle Centre Mall, 688 Nathan Road in Hong Kong (map).
This “Gothic Lolita & Punk” store is located at Shop 67, 1F in Argyle Centre. However, Mongkok stalls move around constantly; they’re open one week and closed the next. Instead of worrying about finding specific stores, I recommend exploring at random. You’ll undoubtedly come across alternative fashions.
Mongkok’s clothes aren’t the highest quality (comparable to, say, Forever 21). However, the styles are way ahead of the curve, and prices are incredible: you’ll rarely pay more than $5-15 US for any clothing item.
Now you know why Hong Kong is shopping paradise! You can find items straight out of your favorite Japanese fashion magazines, but for a fraction of the price.
Such as Miffy the Rabbit plush goods, spooky artwork, and vintage snake-skin bags.
Or circle contacts, cyber fashion, patterned tights, cute stationery.
Hong Kong’s Goth scene is basically nonexistent (there are no club nights or gatherings). However, you can find Gothic/alternative items in the Mongkok mix — such as this jewelry, guarded by Edward Scissorhands.
Don’t you want it all? Amazingly, you can! The Rilakkuma bear top, for example, costs $8 US. Of course, it’s not an authentic product. We’re in China, after all.
Want to learn more about Hong Kong’s Gothloli and kawaii fashion? Check out my Hong Kong Gothic Lolita guide.
What do you think — is Mongkok shopping heaven? Which items in this post would you most like to own?
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HOSTELBOOKERS DISCOUNT HOTEL ROOMS IN ITALY: BOOK VENICE, ROME, MILAN BUDGET HOTELS & HOSTELS. YOUTH TRAVEL TIPS.
Venice! Milan! Rome! Seba and La Carmina’s Italian invasion wouldn’t have been possible without Hostelbookers, a well-established online booking company that put us in hotels all over Italy.
The term “hostel” or “discount accommodations” doesn’t have to mean lacking in value. We stayed in places full of color and character. Read on for a glimpse inside our Italy hotel rooms!
As you’ll recall from my Venice post, Hostelbookers put us in a charming hotel away from the tourist traffic.
Warm, classic decor — exactly how romantic Venice should be experienced. We could hear the soft sounds of water and a gondolier singing outside the window.
The room was surprisingly spacious.
A 4-star value, in my opinion, for a discount price. Hostelbookers lets you compare listings, with ratings and photos, which makes it easier to choose a place to stay.
Casanova, however, is not included with the rooms.
A big bathroom…
… and red carpet treatment from the staff.
In the mornings, a simple but delicious breakfast is laid out in this dining room.
A natural, “caught in the moment” pose!
Black sunhat from Hong Kong, red Goth dress gifted from Sourpuss. More photos of our outfits and Venice sightseeing in this post.
In Rome, we were given a stack of keys. Why? Because we had to unlock four doors in order to get to our room!
Naturally, we had a mad hatter time figuring out the correct keys and doors. That’s a memory you would never get from a cookie-cutter hotel!
Milan’s Hotel Demo was eccentric in a different way. The lobby was filled with marble statues, and every inch of the walls hung with paintings.
Tip: arrive for breakfast either early or late, to avoid the bustle. We were fans of the coffee machine.
Mr Orlando was very sweet, and helped us set up the Internet. (Seba and I are wearing t-shirts from our HOPE collection to help Japan.)
V-fingers to Hostelbookers for letting us experience their excellent service! The secure site lets you book discount hotels and hostels all over the world, particularly in Europe. A great option for young travelers and backpackers — give it a try, and pass it along.
Have you ever stayed in hostels or discount hotels? What were your experiences like, good and bad? What would you recommend to young people looking for budget rooms?
PS: Tonight at New Lex Tokyo: join me, Seba and talented manga artist Alice and the Cat — we’re hosting an art party at the Roppongi club! Full info here.
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