Let's Get Dangerous

[rkold]

So.....

For those curious, I survived the baby shower thanks to the magic of mimosas! In some respects the shower was even worse than I expected. The couple is Italian, so I had naturally assumed the shower would be held in an Italian Restaurant, but nooooooo it was Irish. Now, I have nothing against Irish food, except it's not known for it's vegetarian options and I am a vegetarian. We're at the shower, nothing on the menu is vegetarian, we come 30 minutes late and the mother-to-be isn't there yet. No one talks to us and they move as far away from us as possible and the only thing that made it tolerable were the mimosas. *sighs* At least it is over...

In other news...

My darling husband has put his foot down. I was mentioning to him that several people requested I look for things in Japan and after the mishap from the last time, he has declared this unacceptable. As he so rightly pointed out, I am paying for my airfare, food, transportation etc. so....

*ANYONE* who wants me to buy them something in Japan, and this includes all anime and all doll people, I'm going to have to charge a commission to buy things. If you're still interested in me buying you something after learning this, please drop me an email (peach-fanta(at)penal-tea.net) or respond to this LJ post. He set the rates at $2 per item or 20% whichever is greater. (Many things, i.e. doujinshi, are MUCH cheaper in Japan.) I would carry all the items home from Japan and then mail them to you. (Unless you want really bulky things, i.e. dolls) I am going to Doll Show 12. I'm happy to look for things specifically for other people. I will *NOT* buy certain things that go against my sense of morals and anyone reading this LJ should know what those things are by now... If you have bought things from me before, I will not need deposit. If you have not... we can work out how a deposit will work. I'm sorry about doing this, but well, it does get expensive going to Japan...

Comments

[rkold.livejournal.com]

Just wanted to warn you, I think sometimes people here get sticker shock. ^^;; I've occasionally spent more than I should on doll clothes and it's very hard to re-sell things then.

I know Modern Tulip just updated with some male outfits recently. I think most of their separates are around 1300 yen earch with jackets being more like 2100 yen. They're REALLY nice. I'm very fond of Raspberry Angel also for modern separates.

I really like the WTG line. I think the pieces are very high quality for the price. I bought quite a few separates when I was in Japan last time. Some things don't wear quite as cute as in the pictures and others are even cuter. (I adore a pair of khaki pants and top I bought...)

[ladybrick.livejournal.com]

What I really need to do is get off my lazy kiester(sp) and get sewing with the tons of patterns and fabric I have. I'm decent at sewing, but since I have have to do it all by hand right now, it's herd for me to get up the energy to start and finish something. Actually have a cute top I was making for someone I need to finish ^^;;

[rkold.livejournal.com]

See, I can't actually sew, so I sort of have to buy. *laughs*

I'm in quite a bit of awe of those who can sew. I'm also rather fond of some of those victorian/antique style dresses and those are a royal pain to try and make.

[ladybrick.livejournal.com]

I'd definetly start off with simple seperates (which is what I usually like anyway) Fancy stuff would take so long I'd just give up on it.

I have some really nice vintage fabrics my great aunt gave me years ago... I've really wanted to do something nice with them ^^