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.

I’ve photographed all of Tokyo’s major alternative shopping centers (Laforet, Shibuya 109, Marui One etc) — but haven’t explored Yokohama Vivre until now. This department store is smaller and more relaxed (no frenetic music or clingy shop-clerks), but carries a number of Goth, Lolita and Punk brands.

Read on for a peek inside Baby the Stars Shine Bright, Putumayo, Angelic Pretty and more… plus a look at eyeball tattooing in my latest Huff Post article.

I laughed when I saw BTSSB’s “Baby Biscuit” purses. But I lusted over the Tim Burton Frankenweenie collaboration, which you can see in the first photo of this post.

Baby’s dresses are fabulously detailed, but for some reason, their shop spaces always look like a mess.

Mix and match: fluffy stuffed rabbits, bow-print pastel dresses, clock purses, pearl necklaces.

Next door is Kera Shop Angel. Unless you’re a character in Narcissus and Goldmund, I’m not sure where you’d wear this bizarre dress…

Ozz On and Ozz Croce maintain their striking signature look: dark cyber meets traditional Japan.

I like their distinctive designs, but they’re a bit hard to mix with other items.

Kera Rock Shop has punk messenger bags with silver chains, short military skirts…

… and clothes printed with Goth crosses.

Angelic Pretty twins. Note the retro kids toys at the bottom.

AP’s heart-shaped purses, with a big bow and pearl chain, are timeless.

I appreciate the casual direction of this new collection. The ribbons, lace and corset detail are classic Angelic Pretty, but the light fabrics are easier to wear in daily life.

As opposed to this JSK, which is better suited to special occasions. It’s not something I’d wear, but I do like the print and relatively sleek shape.

Putumayo, famous for their Gothic Lolita Punk fashion, gets kitty-crazy this season.

Putumayo did an Alice in Wonderland collaboration, featuring the grinning Cheshire Cat.

Nice how they incorporate Alice storybook symbols, like the stopwatch and teacups, in the pink print.

This cat doesn’t seem to fit the “playful” label… and why are clumsy bears captioned with “innocence is bold”?

Would you wear a schoolgirl uniform-inspired coordinate with a “Dark Bible” purse?

A wall of cute meets dark accessories.

Studded crown wallets, spiky bracelets, eyeball hair clips.

And a shimmery, flying unicorn lavender jacket!

See more photos of these brands and more in my Tokyo Gothloli shop guide.

Have you been to Yokohama’s Vivre? What do you think of Lolita and Goth clothing in this post? Which items would you wear?

PS: I have a new Huffington Post article about eyeball tattoos! I interviewed body modification artist Russ Foxx (based in Vancouver) about tattooing the whites of the eyes. What are the risks and effects? Read my article to find out, and don’t miss the slideshow of extreme body mods like split tongues and pointed ears.