fabulous place to shop fabric in japan

ever since i read this blog post about fabric shop in japan, called "tomato" and other reviews about this shop, i've been dying to go. now that im in japan, i went there on my first day.

it was great!

they have tons of tons of fabric, they arrange them very well (1st floor print fabrics, 2nd floor knit fabrics, etc), they have great 100 yen a meter section (100 yen is about 95 cents in current exchange rate).
they have two or three different buildings, and you can find anything there... i was so excited.
it is in fabric district of tokyo, place called "nippori". you can get off at "nippori" JR station and walk from the station for about five minutes, then you'll start seeing the rows of fabric shops.

i got these two fabrics from 100 yen a meter section.
right: pink lutas flower cotton fabric with a bit of stretch
left: polyester fabric, kind of like kimono fabric

what should i make out of these...? im so tempted to just make a kimono dress with the fabric on the left, but i should probablly try something new. with the lotus fabric, im making a sun dress for my little sister:)

Blue twisted dress photoshoot

more pics from wedsnday's photo shoot...

model: bella
photographer: naoko masuda

leaving for japan on sunday!

kitty

some more photos from yesterday's photo shoot...
bella's kitty!

andy graduated today! im so relieved. it was long 4 years. im proud of him!

photoshoot in west philly

naoko and i did another photoshoot for the website near my house today.

model: bella
photographer: naoko masuda

she looks so cute in these pics! thanks bella - see more photos here.

vivi, july 2009

from one of my favorite japanese magazines, vivi, july 2009 issue. i love the flower dress on top right corner... !

lovely vintage stuff

all images from Spun Sugar Vintage.

i was so close to getting this pretty vintage dress on the right corner, but with just a second difference, someone else purchased it. i was sad because its vintage, which means its one of a kind.. i wished they had more than one!
i love this store, Spun Sugar Vintage.they have really lovely stuff for reasonable price. i like having a set price, rather than betting it like ebay. i usually miss the dead line, and end up not getting it. few of my favorites are the above..

Etsy upload today

i was finally able to update my etsy shop a bit today!

pink grapefruit maxi dress

stripe boyfriend shirt

i took these photos right outside of my apartment, all by myself... very silly and strange, if someone look at me. but andy was gone to Boston, and i had no choice! oh well.

photo shoot at kelly drive

naoko, greg and i went to art museum/kelly drive area to do a photo shoot for my website on sunday. it was hot but breezy and nice! you can see more photos here.

photographer: Greg Lytle

already summer

philadelphia weather decided to skip spring completely! it was so hot today.. in 80s. i like it hot though. i cant believe i was wearing tights, jacket and scarf last monday, and today, wearing shorts and tank top. 

i met with kaitlyn, who visited me from NY. check out the website she works for: beauty bliz

they have a daily giveaway too. 

tank top: h&m

shorts: good will, purchased years ago

vest: handmade by me!

sandals: eternity, local philly shop

 

we went shopping to antholopologies, h&m, urban outfitters and jucy couture... i didnt get anything, but this romper from urban was my favorite! this flower fabric is just too cute. 

boyfriend stripe shirt

made this boyfriend siluette stripe shirt last night for etsy shop upload. 

belt and khaki military pants are thrifted a while a go.

so sleeepy! ....will write more tomorrow:p