JUNIE MOON, BLYTHE DOLL SHOP IN DAIKANYAMA, TOKYO. JAPANESE NAIL ART, CRAZY NAIL DESIGNS, CUSTOM BJD DOLLS.
Does the name “Daikanyama” ring a bell? A one-stop subway ride from Shibuya, this ritzy Tokyo shopping district is home to the first Baby, the Stars Shine Bright (immortalized in the novel Kamikaze Girls).
Daikanyama’s clothing boutiques aren’t my cup of tea — too pricey and Park Avenue. But I enjoyed poking my head into the designer doll shop, Junie Moon.
I confess I’m not a doll person; however, I appreciated the sweet designs and dress sets. In addition to Junie Moon, this store stocks Neo Blythe / Petite Blythe stationery and character goods.
The girly window display.
A huge assortment of doll accessories… and these things aren’t cheap.
The pink and black Gothic Lolita doll was one of my favorites. Skirt too short? Not by my books.
Big eyes and oversized heads are always a draw in Japan.
Daikanyama Junie Moon: 4-3, 1F, Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Map.
There is also a shop on the 4th floor of Marui One Shinjuku (this is the exterior). For more photos and info of the Marui department store, visit my Tokyo shopping guide.
What else can you find at Marui (and all over Tokyo, for that matter?) Nail art!
Flamboyant, tricked-out, ultra-decorated nails have spread from Japan. Now, you’ll often spot Western celebrities with crazy nail designs.
If you can’t afford a nail salon, or would rather DIY, you can pick up stickers, polish and fake nails from Odakaya. (This craft/design store is stupendous; see my store photos here and here.)
I’m sad that Halloween is over… had a riotous time in Mazatlan, Mexico. Photos of my costume to come!
PS: my Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern (Tokyo) episode aired again yesterday. On this page, you can watch all my TV hosting clips.
Are you fond of nail art? Designer dolls like Blythe and Junie Moon? If so, what draws you to them?
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LUISAVIAROMA: MODELING LUXURY DESIGNER COUTURE IN FLORENCE, ITALY. BURBERRY COAT, DIOR EVENING DRESS.
As winter descends, my thoughts hearken back to warmer days… memories of Florence, Italy. Seba and I were two of a handful of bloggers flown to Luisaviaroma Firenze4Ever, to model haute couture and take part in events. Here are photos from the second day, by Kristina Gi.
For the Styling Lab, Luisa let us choose any designer clothes we pleased, and model them in the streets of Florence. We were well-equipped with food, hair stylists and makeup artists. I did my own face Japanese-style, with gems and false eyelashes.
Funny story: the Italian makeup artists gathered around to examine my cosmetics and learn my techniques!
The clothing store had an “animalier” theme at the time. We decided to dress accordingly.
Don’t tell my Scottish Fold cat I was petting a deer, and a Great Pyrenees…
Sebastiano Serafini wears a Givenchy t-shirt, and Ma Ry Ya jacket. His trousers and shoes are by Rick Owens.
La Carmina wears a leopard-print dress by 2(4)1 (dig the black circle side-pockets). The shoes are Rene Caovilla, and the bracelet is Delfina Delettrez.
Posing with classic Florentine architecture. Life is a wonder.
On the famous bridge, Ponte Vecchio. My coat is by Burberry Prorsum. (As you can see, we choose outfits that stayed true to our Goth-alt-street style.)
Shirt: Tom Rebl. Jacket and trousers: Dior Himme. Shoes: Bruno Bordese. Hat: Rick Owens.
The fit and materials of my Dior evening dress were outstanding. I know you’re eyeing my flamboyant feathered shoes; they’re by Diego Dolcini.
Thank you to Luisaviaroma for the incredible experience; we hope we can come back soon! If you missed it, check out my coverage of the opening cocktail party, Alexander McQueen outfit, and Jeremy Scott tiger jacket. Luisa also features my photos on their site.
Which of our outfits did you enjoy the most? Would you like to see us at the next Luisa event? If so, please give the buttons below a Like — let’s make it happen!
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