Liz Lisa frill embroidery blouson [TOM purchase] & Liz Lisa heart check jumperskirt [eBay purchase]

I purchased these items at the same time in support of doing a comparison between buying Liz Lisa items from Tokyo Otaku Mode versus the new Liz Lisa official eBay store. If you haven't seen it yet, please check out my previous blog post in which I compare/contrast the two venues in addition to TKL. I identified differences in language, convenience, payment method, shipping, and price and will not be discussing those factors in this post which will focus only on the items themselves. I wanted to share my TOM/eBay experience ASAP, but I didn't get a chance to properly showcase the items I had purchased as I've had a lot of competing priorities throughout the month of September. As such, they're getting their own post, and I am happy to have the opportunity to let them shine independent of the TOM/eBay review.

Liz Lisa frill embroidery blouson in white (175-7005-0) - purchased from Tokyo Otaku Mode (TOM)
フリル刺繍ブルゾン

This is a zip-down bomber-style jacket with classic high neck, tight cuffs and waist defining attributes. There is a contrasting lace trim at the neckline, pockets and bottom hem. The zipper pull has a ribbon+pom pom combination removable charm and "Love" is embroidered into the upper left chest area. The back features "Royal Sweets Labyrinth" and heart embroidery along with diagonal corset details. The inside of the jacket is quilted!
I made these orders at the beginning of September and was determined to start WEARING ALL THE BORDEAUX. However, I didn't feel like I had the adequate outerwear to wear in combination with my existing pieces. This blouson really wasn't on my radar when it was first released because I have the pink spring version that I love so much and I didn't feel the need to get another so quickly. However, over the weeks that passed, I realized I totally had enough in my current wardrobe to justify getting a bordeaux-accented outer like this, and it would be perfect + different enough from the pink! I told myself to watch and wait for a sale, but the opportunity presented itself with TOM, and I jumped at the chance to get it sooner rather than later, especially to help with the review/comparison post.
with Liz Lisa pleats tulle sukapan, Liz Lisa big ribbon cameo barrette, Liz Lisa quilting pouchette and Liz Lisa lace up pom pom pumps -

with Liz Lisa ballet shoes OP, Liz Lisa x Yui Kanno collab pom pom ribbon barrette and Liz Lisa 3D flower pumps + Liz Lisa heart frill pouchette -

with Liz Lisa pleats puff OP, Liz Lisa cherry ribbon barrette and Liz Lisa glitter pumps + Michael Kors purse -

with Liz Lisa bow tie blouse, Liz Lisa check winding wind sukapan, Liz Lisa big ribbon berete and Liz Lisa ankle boots -

This jacket is so similar to the spring version in so many ways, but the color is just absolutely perfect for autumn. It does add a bit of a casual vibe to the outfit, but it's not always a bad thing and I love incorporating this kind of outer into my girly coordinates. With the primary color of the jacket being ivory/light beige, it's easy to match it with my existing bordeaux pieces even if the tone of accents is slightly off compared to the main piece because there's a bit of a buffer color, if that makes sense. One of my biggest gripes is that the "bordeaux" items that Liz Lisa releases aren't all in the same color family, but I am very happy with what I can match with this piece.

Liz Lisa heart check jumperskirt in bordeaux (175-6013-0) - purchased from Liz Lisa official eBay
ハートチェックジャンスカ

 

This is more of a full coverage style jumperskirt with a 2-layer style skirt. The outer layer has heart cut outs on the hem with ribbons at the points and contrasting embroidery of the names of sweets "Cookies" and "Pudding". (Note: only the hearts on the front of the hem have the little ribbon detail. The hearts on the back do not.) The inner layer is a ruffle hemmed check print which can be seen through the heart cut outs and just below the outer hem. The embroidery at the sweetheart neckline says "Charlotte ❤ BonBon". The straps have a lace up detail that continues down the back of the dress and ends in pom poms (for each strap).
The stock photos really didn't sell me on this jumperskirt, but the shop staff DID. I really liked the deeper red color I saw in the staff photos and the length and fit on them as well. The pom poms on the back lacing was another small detail that wasn't sitting perfectly with me, but it's a small thing and it's not like I don't already own pom pom pumps...so there's no reason I should discriminate against this piece for having them. The cut out design on the hem just seems really special, and I'm also a sucker for check/tartan prints (especially in the details of an item), so I eventually caved to buy this when I realized it was stocked at the eBay store.
with Egoist beret and Flag J sandals + Samantha Thavasa purse -

with Liz Lisa color collar blouse, Liz Lisa big ribbon beret and Liz Lisa pom pom pumps + Coach small purse -

with Liz Lisa fur collar cardigan, Liz Lisa x Yui Kanno collab pom pom ribbon barrette, Liz Lisa pom pom pumps and Liz Lisa heart frill purse -

with Liz Lisa peplum cardigan, Liz Lisa pom pom pumps and Ank Rouge heart quilted purse -

with Liz Lisa frill embroidery blouson and Liz Lisa 3-strap pumps -

This jumper skirt does have a matching top with a tartan collar and pom pom neck tie detail, but I definitely had other plans for this. I knew that the color collar blouse that I bought during my summer Japan trip would be a very decent replacement and that I could use the jumperskirt on its own or layered under a cardigan easily. I love wearing it in all the different ways and white outers are an especially nice contrast while still matching with the embroidery. The waist fit and length are great, but, no joke, there is a HUGE amount of space in the bust area (at least 2 inches extra under the arms on each side), plus shirring in the back. It doesn't bother me a lot, especially with a cardigan over or a blouse under, but it is a lot more obvious when worn solo.

Aside from the fit issue with the jumperskirt, I love both of these bordeaux items, and I'm so glad to have them. They're each special in their own way and also look great together! As much as I think pom poms look silly in Hawaii, I still have quite a few pom pom items...and I love creating coordinates using them as a unifying theme. Although bordeaux seems like a true autumn color, I do think some of the darker red-type items will translate well into Christmas-y outfits as well!

If you are interested in making a purchase from TOM, Use code EMICHAN2018 for $5 off a minimum $5 order. Valid until Feb 9, 2018! [Go directly to the Liz Lisa page] [TOM general Jfashion page]

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OOTD - September 2017

I'm finally following through with a single month OOTD post! September marked the beginning of going ham over autumn colors for me, and while I was still wearing my favorite spring/summer items occasionally due to the weather, I tried to take the opportunity to wear more "seasonally-appropriate" colors at least once a week. I'm happy to be wearing more of my bordeaux items and incorporating a lot more gold as well.

Outfit 1 (for work) -

Secret Honey back ribbon cross cutsew, Liz Lisa 3D flower cut cardigan, Evelyn frill tight skirt, Samantha Thavasa purse and Liz Lisa ribbon platform sandals

Outfit 2 (for work) -

Liz Lisa ice cream OP, Liz Lisa watermark knit cardigan, Liz Lisa round flower pouchette, Liz Lisa clear pearl sandals

Outfit 3 (for work) -

Liz Lisa ballet shoes OP, Liz Lisa scoop neck cardigan, Liz Lisa 17th anniversary cameo big ribbon barrette, Liz Lisa rabbit motif necklace, Liz Lisa quilting pouchette, Liz Lisa 3D flower pumps

Outfit 4 (for work) -

DreamV check open back top, off brand skinny pants, Nine West velour platform sandals, Kate Spade New York purse

Outfit 5 (for class and shopping) -

 Liz Lisa smocking frill top, Liz Lisa wagon skirt, Liz Lisa stripped can can hat, Michael Kors purse (need big purse to fit school materials inside, so you'll be seeing this a lot more often over the next couple month), Liz Lisa flower lace-up back wedge sandals

Outfit 6 (for church) -

Liz Lisa My Melody special set music print OP, Liz Lisa x Yui Kanno collab rose drop cardigan, Liz Lisa embroidery ribbon beret, Samantha Thavasa purse, Liz Lisa heart organza pumps

Outfit 7 (for work) -

 Liz Lisa check top, Liz Lisa check skirt, Liz Lisa frill ribbon cardigan, Liz Lisa cameo big ribbon barrette, Coach small purse, Liz Lisa suede ribbon pumps

Outfit 8 (for class) -

Liz Lisa (AKB48 modeled) gingham floral OP, Liz Lisa batwing cardigan, Liz Lisa sweet latte necklace, Michael Kors purse, Liz Lisa 3-strap pumps

Outfit 9 (for OT at work and meeting with Amby) -

Liz Lisa open shoulder knit top, Liz Lisa check winding wind sukapan, Liz Lisa frill blouson, Liz Lisa big ribbon beret, Michael Kors purse, Liz Lisa ankle boots

Outfit 10 (for work) -

 Liz Lisa ribbon shoulder blouse, GAP cardigan, Liz Lisa check tight skirt, Liz Lisa scalloped ribbon shoulder bag, Liz Lisa 3D flower pumps

Outfit 11 (for work) -

 Liz Lisa x My Melody 11th collab vol 2 OP, Liz Lisa lace cardigan, Liz Lisa gingham ribbon barrette, Samantha Thavasa purse with Liz Lisa x My Melody 11 collab vol 2 charm, Liz Lisa flower wedge heel sandals

Outfit 12 (for work) -

Liz Lisa pleats OP, Liz Lisa lace cardigan, Coach small purse, Liz Lisa glitter pumps

Outfit 13 (for work) -

Liz Lisa lace sleeveless bow tie blouse, Liz Lisa cinderella (suspender) skirt, Liz Lisa scoop neck cardigan, Coach small purse, Liz Lisa many ribbon pumps

Outfit 14 (for work) -

 Liz Lisa sailor blouse, Liz Lisa floral jumperskirt, Liz Lisa scoop neck cardigan, Liz Lisa sweet latte necklace, Samantha Thavasa purse, Liz Lisa knot wedge sandals

Outfit 15 (for work) - 

Liz Lisa cut x chiffon blouse, Ank Rouge watermark cardigan, Ank Rouge skirt, Samantha Thavasa purse, Liz Lisa ribbon pumps

Outfit 16 (for class) -

Liz Lisa ribbon OP, Liz Lisa frill blouson, Liz Lisa x Yui Kanno pom pom ribbon barrette, Michael Kors purse, Liz Lisa glitter pumps

Tbh, I'm a little annoyed because lately I haven't been able to take pictures of my outfits! I obviously got whatever was posted here (despite about 4 that I needed to take the time to "recreate" at a later time), but there's a number that I liked but wasn't able to capture. I either got home after the sun was going down or was just in a rush to change and go onto the next thing. Posts like this do encourage me a little bit to capture my outfits, but I guess I realize that I like wearing them either way, so that's probably what matters. However, I do struggle posting like this with so little content when there was actually more that *could* have been if I had just had a chance to take a photo or if the lighting in my room was actually not so yellow. Then again, they're just badly lit mirror pics to begin with, so it's not like these posts are full of HQ photography.

Let me know if you'd rather have slightly more content but with shitty lighting [potentially something as bad as this although ofc I'd try to lighten it a little], or if you'd rather not because you only want to see photos where the color and details are at least somewhat fairly represented despite there being less overall to see. Tbh if the lighting doesn't matter, I would love not to have to "recreate" outfits weeks after the fact just for this kind of post. Luckily I had time this month, but most of the time I don't.

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Emiiichan (BLOG ONLY!) small giveaway

This giveaway is currently: CLOSED.
winner has been confirmed and prize shipped!

Since it's my birthday, and I've really felt the love from you guys recently, I wanted to do a super small giveaway for just blog readers!
If you follow me on my other social media accounts, ofc I definitely appreciate that as well, but over the last couple of years, my focus has turned completely to this blog, with many of my other accounts basically just serving to support this. I wanted to do something casual for people who basically just come and visit the blog without needing extra prompting from every single other angle.
By "BLOG ONLY!", I basically mean that I won't be "advertising" the giveaway on any other platform to try and send traffic this way. If you come to read my blog and are interested in entering, you are eligible. Basically, you're at an advantage if you organically consume the content on this blog.

THE PRIZE:
   - (1) Sailor Moon x GU Artemis head shoulder bag pouchette

   - (1) Sailor Moon x GU Sailor Moon charm

HOW TO ENTER:
Since I don't think it's going to be a big hullabulloo since it's just two small items, please just leave me a comment on this post ONLY (yes this one you are reading right now) to let me know you want to enter by October 10, 2017 at 14:00 HST. The comment doesn't have to say anything special, but it would be nice if you left me some feedback or a question or anything to interact with you! Please only one comment per person.  
If you don't have a Google Accounts profile (or don't want to use yours), you can use the Anonymous or Name/URL function, but regardless, please leave a way for me to contact you in the comment. It can be an email address, IG username, Tumblog, Dayre, Twitter account, Facebook url, whatever - as long as I don't have to create an account just to message you. BUT please double check your settings so that you'll be able to accept messages or comments from me.

CHOOSING THE WINNER:
Once the deadline (10/10/2017, 14:00) has passed, I will print out the comments I receive and then cut them apart (such that one comment = one strip of paper) and pick one out of a hat/bowl/whatever.
If I do not have a way to contact the winner based on the comment or the winner does not reply within 24 hours of my message, I will pick again until there is a valid comment with contact info and response!
I will be shipping the prize at my own expense using the shipping method of my own choosing. If the winner wants to request a specific shipping method, I will ask that they cover any additional expenses beyond what I was willing to cover myself. Winner should request the shipping method when providing mailing address.

Thank you all for your support over the years! Blogging and sharing my purchases, trips and outfits has been a big part of this portion of my life, and I don't regret most of it. As I continue to organize and (re)prioritize based on my current situation, I know I will always have this to look back on and reminisce.

tl;dr (which I hope isn't happening but whatever): Enter by leaving me a comment below with a way to contact you if you win in it. Be sure to reply to my message within 24 hours if you are chosen.

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.

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