Gothic Lolita Meets Strawberry Shortcake

For those of you who have never actually come into contact with the mythic Lolitas of Tokyo, they are often shy and smell sweetly of strawberries and other treats.

Spring Uniform - Tokyo

This is great spring uniform. For one thing it keeps cherished boots out of their sleeper bags a bit longer. The shirt has fantastic detailing. The flipped up collar has a ruffled edge and all that great embroidery. What I really love is that it is all black so that the detail becomes part of the texture. Rocking the ethnic necklace on the outside feels really fresh. She layered on brass bracelets. (Brass is something to be on the look out for. Very chic again, but if you wear it be sure to keep it polished or it will rub all sorts of tarnish off onto your skin.) The nail art throws the balance off and makes a good case for either bold graphic nail art or none at all.

I can imagine this outfit in multiple varieties by swapping shorts and button downs, adding layers like a cardigan or snug blazer and a hand bag. The most important thing is to add your own flavor. This young lady's look is very earthy while also playing up her urban lifestyle. Good show!

-Maria G

Tokyo Nail Pop

A full set of acrylic nails cost no less than $100 US dollars in Tokyo. What the nail techs in Oakland and The Bronx could get paid for their airbrush skills is anyone's guess. However, the above 3-D designs are sculptured with acrylic. How do they do it?

Stoner Chic

Full lengths, hemp, afro puffs & hand-made baubles; these are the things Japanese hippies r-o-c-k.

What's black, white and red all over?

CUTENESS BURGERS!

More from the streets of Tokyo. Fashion sources are saying black and white is the latest trend to follow. These kids all prove that it's nothing new but something we can all work.

Note to the ladies: if you want to emulate the cuteness of the Japanese chicks, point your toes inward when posing. Some may say it's submissive but they might just be waiting to tie you up and whip you with their corsette strings.

Gothic New Wave Crush

These two kids have a look going on that exemplify the Gothic New Wave mash up happening in Tokyo right now. It's sweet, dark and dreamy. Colors are not a part of the look generally. I love the girl's tiny shoe purse. Her outfit would have been spot on without it, but with it...she wins the prize for best outfit of the day. And in Shibuya, that's saying something.

Over Fifty Hipster

CUTENESS BURGER!!!

This man was really cool, a reporter researching the historic beginnings of the Shibuya district of Tokyo. It's hard to believe he is over 50. Why do the Japanese age so well? His Nike's were SICK!