Third Japan trip: Day 4: 22-03-2009

Today we went to the Volks Dolpa in Kyoto a Dollfie event.
There were so many people this could never happen in Europe.


The hall was full of stands of people who make their own accessories and clothings.
And Volks was there with also this but also with dolls.
I had a great time, in the end Hennie got a bit bored, but luckily we had a spot to sit down, 
so it wasn't that bad.
Hennie took some pictures of the most outstanding dolls and outfits.































This is amazing! All of the Rozen Maiden dolls!!


this girl was sitting like that for 30 minutes or more :s and those dolls, so cute!


Now on to the pictures of my doll.




Green tea ^^






It was fun to see that there also were a bunch of lolita girls walking around with their dolls.
I walked around with my girl and got lots of "Kawaii" comments on her haha!
At the end there was a bingo, I was only 1 number short, grrrrrr!! 
Oh well I was already lucky enough to buy the doll yesterday.


This day I bought not that much.
a small tatami mat and cushion, new wings, underpants, bloomers, shoes, 
hair clip and a bag thingy for my doll.
Also we made a stop at a small shop in Kyoto station where I bought some socks and pretty fake nails.




When we headed outside it was raining like crazy!!!!
All those people with their dolls :s
We only had 1 umbrella so I used that one and Hennie only had his cap on. 
Half way there was a shop where we bought another umbrella.
we got so wet :s I was soaking in my Angelic Pretty shoes and my coat was also wet on the bottom, 
luckily it dried pretty fast.

At Kyoto station we ate sushi!! Delicious!



Pictures by: Hennie Ummels

Third Japan trip: Day 3: 21-03-2009

Today we went to Volks tenshi no sato,
the main Volks store which also has a museum, lounge and garden.

At the station we first had some tea and coffee




I was lucky to go there because you needed an invitation that normally only people who live in Japan gets.
But when I emailed a week ago about it, they said they would be happy to welcome me and my boy friend.
So when we got there they made a new members card for us and then we could enter.
I asked right away about one of the dolls that were sold only today and yesterday,
I thought they probably would be sold out, but the YoSD (small size doll) was still for sale!!!
So I decided I wanted to buy her.
The staff of Volks is great, if someone couldn't explain something to me in English,
they would get someone else who could!
After paying for the doll I could pick her up in the building outside.
But first we took a look at the museum, Hennie took some pictures.













Here I am pointing out a doll I own, Volks Marrie.


Also Luna was there, I also have this doll back at home


So when we saw everything we headed to pick up my doll.
But on the way a man came up to us, he was the one who I emailed with
and his English was very good, we talked a lot about dolls.
I told him they should get a store somewhere in Europe and he will discuss that with the president.
He guided us to the pick up point, and I got 2 news books where my new doll also was in, so nice!
My new doll is so cute!!! 

before we took pictures of her we went for lunch at mr Donut, it was so good!


So we went back and bought her a outfit, I don't want pictures of a naked doll.
It matches the Sakura! 

The Sakura looks beautifull and I think we have been sitting 
in the warm sun for 30 minutes, just relaxing!






Hennie


In front of the Volks sign




Around 15:00 we went back to our hotel.
Doll in a bag.


I changed clothings and we went to Jesus Diamante,
I wanted to buy a ring but there was no ATM around there that took my card,
so we will go back there the 26th.

But OMG that shop is HUGE!


We did go to Liz Lisa where there was a ATM close by, I bought there a lot of stuff!
Also 1 lucky pack, which contains 3 items that I all like! As a gift I got a mirror and a hair scrunch.
And I also went to Anna Sui where I bought tights.
Lucky pack + tights


Other stuff


We had Noodle soup for dinner and then we went to our hotel.

Pictures by: Hennie Ummels

Third Japan trip: Day 2: 20-03-2009

Today we woke up at 6, we just couldn't sleep any more.
After breakfast we went to Shinsaibashi to get some drinks at Starbucks.



After we waited for a bit for the shops to open we went to
Baby the stars shine bright and a second hand shop.


The second hand shop had loads of good lolita items! 
(located on 2f in this building, in the evening the white boards are purple)


I bought Baby the stars shine bright shoes, Angelic pretty socks and a Qutie Frash top.

After this we went to the Hello Kitty shop where I bought a new wallet,
I buy there every time that I am in Japan at least 1.
Also I bought rain boots, you don't have them like that in The Netherlands.




After this we went back to the hotel and we went to the Nipponbashi Cosplay parade.


After having no clue where it was, we found it and my boyfriend took some pictures.
There were so many scary guys cosplaying as girls.
Luckily there were also a lot of girls who looked great!
After a while we got tired and went back to the hotel and slept for 2 hours.

 



















Then we went back to Shinsaibashi where we visited Innocent World and Atelier Pierrot.
OMG Atelier Pierrot has such pretty stuff, but so expensive, the staff there is great!

Also we went to Qutie Frash where I bought a skirt, corset and belt set.
Back home I already have a matching kimono top ^^ 

(you can see the skirt set in the picture, it is without the leg warmers)


In a book store I got 2 books, Gothic lolita bible and the new Alice a la mode.
And in a department store I got 3 tights from Vivienne Westwood and 1 from Burberry. 



We had dinner at the so called Italian place at the Big Step, the food is good there!!









Pictures by: Hennie Ummels