I decided to treat myself a little bit (a lot) but I keep getting bonuses at work, so I figured I could do with a little retail therapy Ω©(｡•́‿•̀｡)ΫΆ My first treat was a new pair of silver Tom Ford glasses! I usually get a couple of free pairs from work each year, and I hadn't gotten a new daily pair in a couple of years. I also went out shopping. I used to really enjoy going to the mall and shopping browsing aimlessly, despite the crowding, but now I absolutely cannot stand the crowds and noise. It makes me very anxious and short-tempered. I make my list of stores I want to hit and what I want to buy ahead of time, get in, and get out. I think I'm just all peopled out.
Blouse: Infanta
Skirt: Moi-mΓͺme-MoitiΓ©
Socks: Moi-mΓͺme-MoitiΓ©
Accessories: Moi-mΓͺme-MoitiΓ©, Vivenne Westwood
Shoes: Yosuke
On my list was the department store because there was a bonus points event on perfume. I remember that Mugler Angel was really popular when I was a preteen, and I remember always wanting to have a bottle. I actually remember the print advert from reading my mom's magazines in the late 90s - it was so glamorous and beautiful. My mom wore it briefly (it's not her usual style) and that smell is permanently imprinted in my memory...so I decided I should go buy some.
Aaaand...I don't know if the formula has changed since the 90s or what...but it smelled super powdery and dusty on me! It just didn't agree with my skin chemistry at all. (｡•́︿•̀｡) It was not at all like the delicious smell I remembered from childhood. I was so completely taken aback. But there was also a sample bottle of Angel Nova, which I had heard of but initially dismissed because I usually don't like fruity scents. But I gave it a chance and...wow. It's soooo good! I ended up buying the refillable bottle on the spot. I also got a replacement bottle of Mugler Alien Fusion while I was at it.
I also went looking for a few bottles of Coke. Coke is my favourite pop drink, and I'm obsessed with Coca Cola Starlight but I can't find it anywhere. It's very hard to find the novelty Coke flavours in Canada, so I was happy to get my hands on some. Even Vanilla Coke and Cherry Coke are really hard to find. If anyone finds a secret cache in Canada...let me know!
After that I went in for my nail appointment. I said goodbye to my ultra-long nails. My nails are natural and I hate the feel of extensions, so I always feel a little bit stressed when I get them cut shorter, even though I know they'll grow back eventually. I love the look but they really get in the way when I'm working - my job is so tough on my hands.
I also did a bit of lolita-related shopping...
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| Midori wearing the Adenophora set. |
As an extra treat, I reserved the Atelier Pierrot Adenophora series! I ordered the OP and matching corset in navy; I already have an older Atelier Pierrot velvet corset in black, so I don't mind getting a navy one even if it'll match less of my clothing. I also ordered the choker in black since that will match pretty much everything I own. Lastly, I got the headdress in all three colours to match my other velveteen dresses. I'm very glad that I keep my closet's colour palette super limited!
I also pre-ordered the Pullip x Moi-mΓͺme-MoitiΓ© doll! I always considered Pullip Principessa to be the unofficial Mana doll...to be honest, I like Principessa better, but this doll is just so cute. I can't wait to twin with her. Maybe I can even host a doll twinning meetup, since I know a lot of my friends bought the doll too.
That's all for now, so good night...(´｡• α΅ •｡`) ♡
[Current Music: Traitrs - Lya]
