The Kawaii PH Book

I went to Kawaii PH Book's launching event last June 17 2015 to get my hands on the amazing book. I've been following the Kawaii PH community especially their founder, Rainbowholic, along with their magical adventures as they fill our world with sweet, magical and kawaii things. :) 

The event was held at SM Megamall lower ground flower where a variety of activities were prepared and kawaii stuff were showcased. I came alone because my friends were not available during that day but I was content because I got my own copy of the inspiring book. :)

The Kawaii PH Book was born due to the collective efforts of its ever hard-working team, supporters, believers and enthusiasts. I'm in no way related/connected to any of the staff of this amazing movement but I merely want to share how I feel about them and their book.

Okay, so just to share.. here are some of my favorite reads/parts of the book. (Disclaimer: I only own my copy of this book and these photos that were taken by me. All content belong to its respective owners. :) )

Perfect quotes to remind us that just being ourselves is the "best" version of being "us." 

Kawaii PH gives us an insight about what Kawaii is and what it means to them. Kawaii is a lifestyle -- a way of seeing and perceiving things. Do you ever wonder why looking at kawaii things make you feel happy or good? Because they bring magic and color to our mundane lives. 

 I really love this piece of whimsical art here and its message. I'm still one of those people who can't/won't leave their comfort zones. But I'm trying my best to do that.. 

Here's a step-by-step guide by Kaila-san on how to create your kawaii-fied Dreamboard. This is a stepping stone to opening the path to your dreams. :)

Chichi-san talks about self-expression/creativity and how your own style boosts your esteem and confidence. Also. Kaila-san shares the secret in achieving your dreams/goals in life through this cycle. :)

Ashley-san's inspiring story on how she is chasing and living her kawaii dream~

How you express yourself through your style/looks reflect the kind of person that you are. 

And last but not the least.. I certainly love this poem made by Kaila-san. And for no real reason, It actually made me tear up.. Especially reading this part..

"Why hide your colorful self beneath the dull color that you aren't,

When you can be as happy as a vibrant rainbow in the sky everyday,

So what if they tell you to grow up and they force you to get rid of that big bow and dress made out of lace,

When you know in your heart that what matters most is that smile on your beautiful face.

Child-like is different from childish,

You can be unique but never lose touch of your long-time favorites,

And this is the message that we want to share and pass around,

Just because people are telling you things that are false and otherwise,

It does not mean that you have to remove the jewels from your crown."

This is a very, very motivational and inspirational poem. Just reading these words bring positive wonders to my thoughts. :')

Thank you Kawaii PH and the community for giving us this life-changing collection and proof of your hard-work. :) This book feels like reading a kawaii bible to soothe our troubled minds and souls. xD Your message definitely reached us. :) And if ever you'll be reading this, I hope there'd be a book 2 soon. :) 

Let us support this Kawaii community created by Kawaii enthusiasts for Kawaii enthusiasts. :)

http://kawaii.ph/

http://ourkawaii.tokyo/

http://the.rainbowholic.me/

http://rainbowholic-shop.com/

Trip to Quiapo: Accessory and Jewelry Haven

Yesterday, My mom and I went on our 2nd trip to Quiapo to get materials and supplies for our online accessory shop. I'm not sure about Divisoria but according to what I've researched, Quiapo is known as a shopping district for ready-made accessories and raw materials. During our first visit, we were so overwhelmed or rather, I was so overwhelmed with the amount of materials available at Wellmanson. Wellmanson is quite famous on the internet because of the the wide range of items it offers. All the items are in good quality and are also inexpensively and fairly priced too. The store is also unexpectedly big inside and the ambiance is like that of a mall's; the items were arranged and organized accordingly and there were attentive clerks at almost every corner of the item rack.

There are also a lot of other good bead and accessory shop that we failed to visit during our first trip there. I forgot the other name of the shops but there is also a shop called D.I.Y and they sell cheaper supplies like beads, ring connectors, bracelet locks and pendants. 

Anyway,here's what we got at Wellmanson yesterday:

We got chains of different sizes, some dangling beads for the bracelets but majority of the items here were from other shops.

We also got these chic and cute earrings from Wellmanson. My mom personally picked them. Look at that price, P35 a pair!

These key chains/phone straps were chosen by me. I thought I'd make the cute charms as pendants for necklaces or bracelets. 

These gift items are also available at Wellmanson. Since I'm a bunny and coffee lover, I bought myself a new kawaii rabbit mug! I've also taken a liking to these cute kimono doll mascara and phone charm~  The best thing about these items is I got them all only for P197! ;))

These necklaces with fancy resin charms were from a different accessory shop.(sorry, I could not remember the name~)They might look kinda dull and boring here but they're actually pretty and shiny. We got them for less than a hundred~ ;D

I got these from the same shop. They are cute pastel kiddie beads for my fairy kei/pop kei/pastel jewelry collection. The beads are made of plastic but they look pretty nice and are at least crafted  proportionally. My favs here are the roses and ribbons! ;)

If you're also planning to buy accessories and gift items, Quiapo is the place for you but be sure to check other shops there aside from Wellmanson because sometimes there are other items that Wellmanson doesn't have and are cheaper. Enjoy shopping and crafting! ;)

Cliche Accessories - Online Shop for Kawaii and Unique Fashion Accessories

Click here to visit Cliche Accessories

Where vanity is in the form of pastel beads and silver charms~

Kawaii. Pop Kei. Pastel. Punk Lolita

"Cliche offers a variety of uniquely handcrafted and ready-to-wear fashion accessories.

The ideas behind our items are inspired mostly by Korean and Japanese fashion."

Cliche is an online fashion accessories shop based here in the Philippines. It caters to people who are a fan of cute and one-of-a-kind fashion items. According to the web, cliche is defined as a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought. This may sound the opposite to our claim of uniquely made items but it is that irony that Cliche is aiming for.

At the moment, our items range from eye candy pastel stars to sweet punk cute skulls.

Please visit our shop for more irresistibly kawaii items! 

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DIY#1: Kawaii-fied Flip-flops/Slippers

Lately I've been fond of looking at cute, colorful and fancy things then I stumbled upon what they call Fairy Kei fashion. I know pretty much about gothic and sweet lolita but it's been only recently that I've taken the time to research about this wonderful world of Fairy Kei. ♥ Also, because of this I became a fan of the adorable and lovely Princess Peachie. ♥♥♥

Anyway, I wanted to do something about these flip-flops of mine then I thought of this idea to kawaii-fy them. :D 

Here are the things I used:

2 pairs of slippers

Yes, I used 2 pairs because I wanted it to make it like those platform sandals and it'll make me taller. lol xD ♥ You should have 2 pairs of the same size and kind to make it fit with each other. It's better if they are in different complimentary colors for a cuter look. Sorry for the LQ images.  I removed the rubber straps of one pair because it will be glued under the other pair. 

cute erasers and super glue

Super glue because I wasn't sure if glue gun or rugby would work. lol :)) And.. these cutie bite-sized erasers are the highlight of this DIY. I used them for decorating the flip flops. 

And this is my finished product. Tadaaan~

In the end, I decided to use the Cyan blue pair as the heels. xD

It doesn't really have to be erasers, you can also use beads, buttons, ribbons and anything you can find cutely appropriate. :D I already like the bright pink rubber straps but you can also wrap ribbon laces, fabric or yarn around the straps. 

I hope you enjoyed my first DIY. If you tried doing this lemme see too. :D