Category Archives: Clothing

What was originally critical for protection from the elements has grown to be what I think is the most accessible art form on the planet. Society demands we have it, so why not flaunt it.

Baby the Stars Shine Bright Fashion Show – Part 2

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Sheri

“Since I was a child, I was always genuinely happy to see girls wearing clothes with frills and lace, looking like princesses and feeling cute and pretty. I developed BABY, THE STARS SHINE BRIGHT to make clothes with that at … Continue reading →

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Baby the Stars Shine Bright Fashion Show – Part 1

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Sheri

The ever lovely Grace braved a 3 hour train ride then joined me for another hour and half by car to make it down to AnimeNext on Saturday. We were determined to see the Baby the Stars Shine Bright fashion … Continue reading →

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A Cup of Tea with Isobe-sama and the BTSSB Designers

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Sheri

This weekend was the crescendo to an exhilarating spring. I’ve been to Tokyo, San Francisco, St. Louis and spent a week in Manhattan. Enjoyed a lovely sail in the Hudson, started my 5th semester of Japanese, and attended my first … Continue reading →

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Bonus Trip: San Francisco Frill Stop

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Sheri

Sometimes having a “corporate” job and being a “creative” type is challenging. But every now and then it rewards you with an incredible treat. Last week I was urgently sent to San Francisco for meetings at a new branch of … Continue reading →

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Saturday Style: International Lolita Day Sail

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Sheri

I had the most amazing weekend. To celebrate International Lolita Day I joined the NYC girls on a sail around the Hudson in NYC! Petrina organized the event and it was just perfect. The heat vanished the minute the ship … Continue reading →

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Sewing & Alterations: Angelic Pretty Decoration Dream

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Sheri

decoration dream apron skirt illustration

Next weekend is International Lolita Day. This weekend is, OMG what am I going to wear day. Finally settled on wanting to wear Angelic Pretty’s Decoration Dream from 2011. Found it at Closet Child in Harajuku when I was on … Continue reading →

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Saturday Style: Does it come in pink?

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Sheri

Outfit rundown: skirt and wristcuffs by Baby the Stars Shine Bright; socks, necklace and purse by Angelic Pretty; shoes by Bodyline; cardigan from Asos, cutsew blouse made by me; baret deco’d by me. Hooray! Finally found glasses that are pink … Continue reading →

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Saturday Style: Muji Maiden

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Sheri

The gaggle of shoppers on Greenwich Avenue had no idea what hit them today. Had my fringe trimmed at Hopscotch and then made my way up to Starbucks to meet my buddy. All this in my red, white and blue … Continue reading →

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Saturday Style: Mori Girl

Posted on May 11, 2013 by Sheri

Taking a minor detour from my vacation photo log. But not really. Here we are back home and our first weekend “to do” is a trip to Mitsuwa the Japanese market in NJ. It isn’t the same, but is the … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Day 3: Harajuku

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Sheri

After visiting Tsukiji we came back to the apato to freshen up. Then were off again to meet Asumi in Harajuku for a some fun before dinner. Adi was smart and his first stop was Starbuck’s across from the Takeshita-Dori … Continue reading →