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Friday shopping – bangles

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My coworker and I went to Eternity again. It is on 15th and Chestnut sts in Philadelphia. I found a black pair of sandals that I really wanted, but I decided not to buy them. Why? Because I don’t want to have a lot of “stuff” in my place at this point in life…. since we are moving. We are moving to Japan in August. We found out about it during our June trip to Japan. A lot of details need to be worked out, but for now, we will say good by to Philly in a couple of months… sad.

Anyway, that’s why I shouldn’t buy much stuff now. But I did buy these bangles there, for $1.99 each! I like them a lot.

For those who can’t get to Eternity, GoJane has very similar stuff to what Eternity has. Check out their site here. Free shipping over $50 of purchase!

fabulous place to shop fabric in japan

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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:)

already summer

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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.