Tokyo Kawaii Life Order 2 - Liz Lisa Cropped cambric puff blouse and Floral jumper skirt

So even though I was supposed to be saving money, I couldn't pass up this deal!

Especially when I saw that this top was part one of the top options!
Cropped cambric puff top in white (141-1033-0)
キャンブリックパフブラウス

I really like the set pictured in the stock photos (the white top with the navy high-waisted skirt). I was crossing my fingers that the skirt would be an option as part of the set price, but unfortunately not. I decided to keep the top in my cart though because I figured the price wasn't going to get too much better, and I only wanted it in white which usually sells out first of all the colors for tops like this.
Instead of the navy skirt, I decided to get
Floral jumper skirt in purple (141-6028-0)
花柄ジャンスカ

I really had a hard time deciding between the pink and the purple because I think I might like the pink one more based on the stock photos, but I've been meaning to get my hands on at least one lavender item from spring...so I just kind of went for it. I was never extremely keen on this jumper skirt for myself and actually told myself "NO MORE JUMPER SKIRTS" because I rarely wear them out because I feel like an old person in a young person's clothing (it's just a personal thing) but I liked this best of the choices for the second half of the set.

The reason I decided to go through with this purchase (so soon after my last one lol) was because I wanted two of the most expensive item choices, therefore making the set price extra worth it imo. The top retails for 7452yen (wtf) and the jumper skirt retails for 8964yen. Neither have gone on sale in the past as far as I remember beyond being able to use a 20% off coupon code on them. Getting both at the set price of 10800yen (tax in) instead of 16416yen, I'm getting them at around 35% off and saving about $56! Some of these set prices truly are deals if you want the more expensive options. I would definitely be getting something at these set prices (running 4/25 - 5/12) if I hadn't just made this purchase!

The two pieces look absolutely lovely as a set but they would both also work with different pieces as well. I don't have anything else besides jumper skirts to wear with the cropped top right now, but hopefully I'll find/buy a skirt to go with it soon, so I can achieve that silhouette that Liz Lisa has been hyping for Spring '14 (although they're already rolling out summer stock wtf).

with Liz Lisa pink lace-up back pumps -

with Tralala pink bow wedges -

with Liz Lisa pink wedges -

I love all the details on the top from the collar to the sleeves, the material itself and the flower-shaped buttons! The length is going to be a little harder to work with than your average button down, but even if you don't want to wear it untucked (as shown in the stock photos), it works really well with pretty much all of the jumper skirts I have so there's definitely alternatives.

The jumper skirt is quite a nice color, and I don't think it looks super horrible, although I admit it's not the best color for me. Still, I didn't want LL's spring to pass without giving it a try, and I'm glad I did. The pink in the floral print allows me to match it with my pink shoes without much issue. I wear the same Liz Lisa shoes over and over again with pretty much all of my Liz Lisa clothes, but it's because they're actually quite versatile even though the colors would be considered odd for American standards imo! 

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