Dear fairies,

I need to post more of my outfits! I’ve been wearing much much more fairy kei and never find the time to take a picture it seems. This coord doesn’t have any of my awesome vintage pieces I’ve bought of late, but it is definitely an outfit to wear in the extremely hot weather!

AND I cut my hair!

What I’m Wearing:

Pom Pom Bow: bought at an anime convention

Shirt: Urban Outfitters

Skirt: Gap

Socks: Target

Shoes: Keds

Pearl Bracelet: Claire’s

Necklaces: made by me

Buttons: one from Snog Yogurt in London and the other Hot Topic

~Sparkling Ga Eul

Faith, Trust and Fairy Kei Dust!

review #1: retro magic store popples t-shirt

Dear Fairies,


Again, it's been so long and I'm busier than ever! I had finals for a few weeks before summer and then I was working as a costume designer on a show in New York City about Tchaikovsky (www.tchaikovskyplay.com). I do have a life!
I've been wanting to do a review on a Popples shirt that I bought a while ago, so here it is ^_^

I found a wonderful little site that sells T-shirts with retro graphics on them called 
Retro Magic Store!
They have graphics from: 
My Little Pony, Barbie, Creamy Mami, Jem, Rainbow Brite, and more~

http://www.retromagicstore.com/

PRICE

It's pretty affordable
Everything is about 15.90€ or $20~$25
Also, Retro Magic Store only lets you pay with PayPal

PROS

The quality of the actual shirt is quite nice. The fabric isn't too thin, is very soft, and the size seems to be pretty standard. Actually, I ordered a size medium, which is a size up from what I usually get for a loose 80s style fit. The graphics are also very colorful and don't seem likely to fade anytime soon.

CONS

When I ordered the shirt online, the color I chose was described as "salmon pink." Looking at the photos online, I assumed that the color would be a sort of orange-y pink. Yet, when I received the shirt, it was really just a light baby pink. It wasn't a complete let down, but I would have liked it to be more "salmon-y." 

Posing with Prize Popple (took a picture in the mirror so the words are flipped)

Overall, I'm pleased!

 I've worn it many times already and I'll definitely be buying from Retro Magic Store in the future~

~Sparkling Ga Eul

Faith, Trust and Fairy Kei Dust!

nyc holiday post #7: mermaid shirts, french mousse and russian tea

Dear fairies,
I am continuing my accounts of my stay in New York City. This is my final post on New York City and I will then proceed to post as usual.

I decided to go to a famous vintage clothing store called Cheap Jack's to see what sort of things I could find. I was short on money at this point, so I bought one item which I think was the best I could find for fairy kei here!

I talked to some of the staff and the owners of Cheap Jack's while I was there and they said that this shop is one of the go-to places for vintage costumes for TV shows and films. They have vintage clothing from the 20s through the 80s. It is also a very navigable place, with labelled racks of what period each group of clothing is from. They even had a few sale racks at the front full of wonderful and inexpensive pieces. Again, like the other vintage shops I mentioned in my previous post, prices seem to range from about maybe $25 and up, depending on the year, the article, and design.

I was very excited to find a The Little Mermaid shirt from the 80s marked from $35 to only $10! The item has a few spots on it, but are not easy to detect because of the print. I have to say that I've searched the Internet for The Little Mermaid clothing from the 80s. I really couldn't find anything! So, of course, I would have bought it even if it was $35. The employees there probably thought I was weird trying on and buying a little girls' shirt, but it pretty much fits.

Basically, great place to check out for some vintage pieces for fairy kei and fairly inexpensive sale racks.

Afterward, Andrew and I had tickets to go see the Broadway play, Golden Boy. It's a play about a boy, in the 1930s, who becomes a boxing champion and the trials he faces with himself, his family, his friends, and his co-workers. Unfortunately the show will not be running for much longer, but it was definitely worth attending. Something about a classic play like this one onstage is just so much more intimate, possibly because it wasn't as showy as, say, Peter and the Starcatcher or a musical. It was a simply done show in which the actors carried the show practically by themselves with wonderful performances.

When the show was over, we tried to make a decision as to where to eat for dinner. Finally, after much walking around aimlessly in the cold in Hell's Kitchen, we decided to eat at a little French restaurant called Tout Va Bien. 

It is the oldest French bistro in the theatre district, open since 1948! The restaurant has won many awards and is, of course, delicious. For French cuisine in New York City, this restaurant is relatively inexpensive. 

I ordered a three course meal, which was about $44. I started off with yummy mussels, then my entree was coq au vin, followed by a yummy chocolate mousse topped with whipped cream and wafer. Tout Va Bien is a quaint and cozy restaurant complete with checkered table cloths and French art and signed portraits of celebrities on the walls. If you are on your way to a show or coming back from one, I'd suggest Tout Va Bien if you're looking for a good meal.

                                         

                                             

What I Wore

Bow: Hot Topic

Dress: Hello Kitty/ Sanrio

Cardigan: Old Navy

Lace Tights: Betsey Johnson

Legwarmers: Offbrand

Shoes:Charlotte Russe

The last day I spent in New York City was spent with my lolita friend, Alia. I tried to think of a place where we could hang out. One place came to mind called The Stone Flower, which was supposedly a lolita shopping hot spot in New York City. Unfortunately, the only Japanese fashion store in New York City, Tokyo Rebel, was temporarily closed.

The Stone Flower is located in a little shopping center on Pier 17. There are actually two parts of The Stone Flower in the center. One is located on the first floor, which sells clothing, and the other is located on the second floor, which sells jewelry and accessories. While The Stone Flower doesn't sell any Japanese brands, the clothing and accessories are still very kawaii. The prices are also much lower than brands, with simple JSKs at $50 with cute prints like macarons and strawberries.

Accessories consist of things like cute bows and headbands, little cameo earrings, and panda earmuffs. I'd recommend going here if you're looking for cute basic, and relatively inexpensive, Japanese fashion pieces. A word of caution is that the clothing comes in one size only. I wouldn't recommend you go shopping for clothes here if you're not a size small (or maybe medium). I tried on a few of the JSKs there and considered bu Also, if not to go to The Stone Flower, Pier 17 is lovely to just walk along and see the ocean and ships nearby.

After The Stone Flower, Alia and I said our goodbyes and Andrew surprised me by taking me to The Russian Tea Room. This was by far the priciest place we went to dine on my NYC trip, but it was definitely worth it. The restaurant is very nice and played classical music like Mozart and Tchaikovsky. Also, if you're sitting in a booth, the waiter will literally pull the entire table out for you to take your seat so you don't have to slide all the way into the booth!

We shared a delicious chicken kiev dish followed by lovely hot tea. There was a list of different teas to choose from. I chose the Russian Country tea, which had a hint of smokiness to it while Andrew had a delightful spiced chai. Along with our own pots of tea, we were given brown and white sugar cubes, sweetened cherries, and little Russian cookies. When I saw the cherries, I asked the waiter what they were for. Apparently, in some parts of Russia, they like to sweeten their tea with cherries! So, I went ahead and put two cherries in each cup of tea along with a brown sugar cube ^_^ This was a lovely ending to a wonderful trip to New York City.

What I Wore

Bow: H&M

Skirt: Offbrand

Green Skirt Overlay: Offbrand

Sweater: Disney

Tights: Offbrand

Legwarners: Offbrand

Lace Tights: Betsey Johnson

Legwarmers: Offbrand

I had a wonderful time in NYC and I really hope you fairies enjoyed reading! Maybe these posts could be helpful to decide what you might be doing on your trip to NYC? And I will be back again soon~

~Sparkling Ga Eul

Faith, Trust, and Fairy Kei Dust

nyc holiday post #6: new year's day and more fun

Dear fairies,

So, the highlight of New Year's Day was going to Harry Potter: The Exhibition. This is located in Discovery Times Square. It was an enchanting experience. Before you even see the exhibition, you get to take a picture in Gryffindor or Ravenclaw scarves in front of a green screen for later purchase and there a mini sorting ceremony. Then you are instantly transported into the Wizarding World complete with falling snow in the entrance.

The exhibition is comprised of props, costumes, set pieces, and models from the Harry Potter films along with a few interactive bits like getting to sit in the giant armchair from Hagrid's hut. Personally, I loved looking at the costumes and some of the props the most. I studied each costume as much as I could for my own inspiration.

As for the props, it is amazing what detail goes into them. Looking at just the Daily Prophet selections, you see that each article is written just as if it were a real newspaper. It truly was a work of magic to bring the world of Harry Potter to life. If you are as devoted a Harry Potter fan as I am, then this is something you simply cannot miss!

What I Wore

Pink Tulle Bow: made by me

Eiffel Tower Shirt: American Eagle

Petticoat Skirt: American Apparel

Glasses: Hello Kitty

Scrunchie: made by me

Button: vintage 80s

Tights: Forever 21

Legwarmers: Offbrand

Shoes: Asics

The next day began with the Broadway lottery for the Tony award-winning play, Peter and the Starcatcher. This was, of course, very exciting for me, because not only do I appreciate great theatre, I absolutely love Peter Pan. We did not win the lottery, but there are "lottery loser" tickets, which are only $40 (I suggest you have another person wait by the ticket window during the lottery to get these tickets before they are gone if you lose).  

Peter and the Starcatcher is based on the novel, Peter and the Starcatchers, which is a "love note" prequel to Peter Pan. It's a rather new novel that I, at one point, contemplated reading. Though the novel is meant to be as serious as its predecessor, the play is a sort of parody of the story with witty comedy. Although there are inconsistencies with the actual Peter Pan continuity, I was able to forgive because the play is so utterly charming. Sadly, it closes January 20th on Broadway, and I would suggest seeing it if you possibly can! Fly away to Neverland as a boy journeys to find himself as Peter Pan.

What I Wore

Pink and Purple Tulle Bow: made by me

Jacket: Thrifted

Skirt: J.Crew

Tights: Betsey Johnson

Legwarmers: Offbrand

Shoes: Asics

Also, while looking for a good and inexpensive place to eat for lunch, Siri suggested a Japanese curry chain called Go! Go! Curry. This restaurant is actually originated from Japan, but the only two locations in the US are in New York City, possibly due to the restaurants obsession with the New York Yankees. 

It's a wonderful place to go for both good taste and prices. The menu gives you a choice of different types of meat along with the amount of rice you would like in your dish, starting from $7 for a small amount of rice. You can also choose from a selection of toppings for extra charge. I chose the medium size (single), but I would recommend, depending on hunger levels, ordering the small (walk) just to save that 50 cents XD 

The curry is comprised of rice topped with yummy Japanese style curry, which is then topped with your meat of choice, which is topped with a slightly spicy red sauce. On the side there is shredded cabbage. Delicious and inexpensive meal at less than $10 per person! I'd consider going here a couple of times if you plan on staying long in NYC. You will thank me for the recommendation! (Another thing to point out is that for $5 you can get the curry without any meat, but the curry still contains pork!)

So, I should have my next post up sometime within the week! I've got two more shops to share with you that you should check out as well as a couple of outfit posts~ 

~Sparkling Ga Eul

Faith, Trust and Fairy Kei Dust

nyc holiday post #5: fairy's new year's eve

Dear fairies,

Finally, I'm able to share with you all about what I did for New Years.
New Years Eve, I wanted to check out some vintage stores I did some research on to add to my fairy wardrobe, so we left as soon as we could that morning.

First stop was East Village area. This is a part of New York City where there are just lots of lovely vintage and antique stores. Apparently St. Marks Place is a great place to look as well. We went to Metropolis, which was probably the best 60s-80s vintage store with lots of nice 80s street clothing. There were also tons of great retro graphic shirts with bands and even from movies like Batman Returns. Again, the clothing here is pretty pricey, with not much under $35, but it's definitely worth a look if you've got the money to buy real treasures at this store. Definitely a good place to buy more edgy 80s fairy kei pieces.

Next was AuH2O Goldwater Thriftique. This was, as its name suggested, a nice little thrift boutique with a nice selection of interesting pieces at good prices. While a lot of the clothing and accessories weren't necessarily vintage, each piece in this store was obviously chosen with care.
Also, bonus for this store is that there are permanent $5 and $10 racks. Upon arrival, I looked through the $5 rack outside the shop to find a cute Mickey and Minnie Mouse sweater, which I immediately decided to buy. I liked some of the other things on the $10 rack, but decided to go with a pair of pink 80s clip-on earrings on sale for $1. Great to take a look if you are looking for a good buy ^_^

On the way back to the apartment, we grabbed a bite to eat and looked around a bit. There was a comics store called Forbidden Planet that we decided to go into. It's a cool place to stop in. They have lots of fun little comic-y things like shirts, knick-knacks, figures, even cooking aprons, and, of course, comics and manga. It's a fun place to stop in if you're in the area. There are quite a few comic stores in New York City.

We also passed by a huge two-story costume shop, New York Costumes, which had Halloween costumes, Christmas costumes, costume props and accessories, makeup, magic tricks, Halloween decorations, and more. They had a George Clooney Batman statue, which I thought was just the coolest (would be cooler if it was Michael Keaton). This is definitely the place to stop if you're looking for a complete costume for Halloween. It's also cool just to go in to look at all the stuff they have. While the prices aren't exactly cheap here, they have a great selection. It's the Halloween super-store.

Right before we went onto the subway, we stopped by one of the few vendors which carried a good selection of Disney DVDs. We decided to buy Aladdin since it won't be on Blu-Ray anytime soon. When we got back to the apartment, we watched Aladdin and the nice documentary on the special features disc. I love watching these special features. It really shows the hard work, effort, and passion that goes into making these films. These classic Disney films aren't just "kid" films, but cross generation and gender lines. They are made to be for everyone to enjoy. Of course, after listening to the animation artists, I was inspired to sketch a costume design in my sketchbook ^_^

Later that night, we met with one of Andrew's friend's brother and we went out to a few interesting bars. The first was a karaoke bar where Andrew sang Under the Sea. He sang it in perfect Sebastian style and the whole bar joined in on the song. Good times.

We then went to a bar called Pieces. It's a gay bar which has a free coat check and usually holds great events like karaoke, costume contests, drag shows, movie showings, etc. There's even a little dance floor which is fun. Not that I'd eat them (germ-a-phobic), but instead of nuts to snack on at the bar, they have M&Ms, which I thought was cool.

Next, we went across the street to the historic Stonewall Inn where, in 1969, patrons of the bar started the gay pride movement. It's a great place to visit to be a part of history. They have a dance floor in the second floor and great people. They had the New York City New Year's Eve ball drop celebration on TV and we had the countdown and a drink with free noise makers at Stonewall Inn. After that, I was exhausted when we got back to the apartment...

 

What I Wore

Bow: made by me

Popples Shirt: from Retro Magic Store

Skirt: Offbrand

Scarf: thrifted offbrand

Tights: Forever 21

Legwarmers: Offbrand

Shoes: Creative Recreation

That's all for now. I'll be posting what fun things I did New Year's Day~ Stay tuned for more outfit posts, the Harry Potter exhibition, and more!

~Sparkling Ga Eul

Faith, Trust and Fairy Kei Dust

nyc holiday post #4: a new year, a new day~

Dear fairies,

Hello again! Haven't posted since last year! Happy New Year~

Now I'm finally done with my contributions with A Christmas Carol at 13th Street Repertory Company Theatre and I've been having more time to get around to a few things. In fact, I've been so busy, I won't get around to sharing what I did on New Year's until my next post!

It finally snowed four days after Christmas! Yet, it was the sort of snow which is only a couple of inches on the ground, which only lasts for about a day. Even so, Andrew and I went to Central Park and I got to see it covered in snow. It was freezing, though, and we decided it was time for a hot lunch, so we went over to a little Asian grocery store which also had a small cafe with ramen and Mongolian barbecue. I had some chicken and veggie udon as well as an ice green tea.

What I Wore

Head Scarf: Offbrand

Shirt: Billy Elliot the Musical

Skirt: J. Crew

Cardigan: 60s vintage

Floral Ivory Tights over Black Tights: Nordstrom/Offbrand

Slouch Socks: Tommy Hilfiger

Peace Sign Hippie Glasses: Icing

Bead Necklace: made by me

Tennis Shoes: Asics

Sunday, the day of the final performance, Andrew and I went for brunch at a great cafe called Vynl in Hell's Kitchen. When you walk in, there's one wall covered in little mirrors to look like a disco ball, inlaid with actual vinyl records. Inside, there are record lighting fixtures, album covers on the walls, glass skulls wearing headphones at the bar, and memorabilia dolls in cases on the wall. 

When I looked at the menu, I knew I had to order the only Korean dish on the brunch menu, bibimbap! It was wonderful, served in a small stone pan with two sunny side up eggs on top with rice and veggies. One of the things I love about New York City is the diversity of foods in general restaurants like this one. The menu and atmosphere are interesting and the prices are fair enough. There are even themed cocktails if you'd like to try a Phil Collins or a Sir Elton John. I definitely recommend stopping in Vynl for brunch, or any other time to grab a bite! 

I met some great and talented people while working on A Christmas Carol. The cast and crew were all so surprisingly friendly. I even met a girl, Alia, who was a costume assistant that turned out to be a lolita! No wonder her costume looked nice. She was wearing her own lolita pieces XD. If you're looking to see a quaint off-off-Broadway show, check out 13th Street Repertory Company.

After the final performance, we headed for Mary Ann's Mexican restaurant. Andrew and I shared a dish, which wasn't quite as good as it is down south, I must admit. Karaoke One 7 was our next stop. We were lucky enough to get an individual room for our party, but it did cost about $10 per person. Andrew started off with his rendition of Poor Unfortunate Souls from The Little Mermaid, which was extremely amusing to watch a boy perform. I sang Wouldn't It Be Loverly from My Fair Lady, which is one of my favorite musicals of all time ^_^

Afterward, Andrew and I decided to walk around a little and I got to look at the Christmas window displays at Macy's. They were these lovely moving displays of puppet looking animated characters and scenery with text on the windows which illustrated a brief history of Macy's, fashion, pop culture, etc. I absolutely loved a certain display which had a picture of a woman who could change her hair style, top, and bottoms from decades from Victorian to the 80s with an interactive set of buttons outside the window. Another display showed ballet The Nutcracker puppets and the last had a beautiful fairy.

I had a great New Years and will be telling you all about it in my next post, so stay tuned for shopping, and more outfit posts~
To be continued...

~Sparkling Ga Eul

Faith, Trust and Fairy Kei Dust

nyc holiday post #3: christmas and things

Dear fairies,

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and New Year's is approaching quickly!

So, the day before Christmas, I went with Andrew and his friends to a Jazz Club called Swing46. It was a cozy little place where a live jazz band played swing music and even gave swing lessons. Andrew and I shared some calamari and we ordered a couple bottles of Francis Coppola merlot which was very nice. Swing46 is a great place to go for a bite or drink if you love jazz and swing.

What I Wore

Scarf: made by my grandmother

Polka Dot Dress and Belt: Forever 21

Floral Ivory Tights: Nordstrom

Shoes: Charlotte Russe

Legwarmers: Off brand 

Gold Star Brooch: Off brand

Christmas Eve day, Andrew and I went to see, as one of my gifts, The Nutcracker with the New York City Ballet. It has been so long since I've seen this ballet. My parents used to take me to see it all the time when I was little and it has since been a great inspiration to me. It's a magical and utterly deliciously sweet show. Of course, it was a lovely performance which had contemporary choreography by George Balanchine. Not to mention, the David Koch Theater, where the ballet is performed, is all gold with beautiful lighting fixtures that look like diamonds! Definitely one of the things to put on your list when visiting New York City for the holidays!

After the ballet, we went walking around Times Square for a bit. We went into the Hershey's store and M&M's World. It was way too crowded for us to wait in line to buy anything, but I saw this shirt of Red as the Phantom of the Opera, which made me chuckle ^_^

 

We then decided to take a trip to the two-story Disney Store. It's a child's dream, but was a nightmare on Christmas Eve! People were everywhere and we attempted to find things to buy in the chaos (mainly Beauty and the Beast merch).

I have actually been very taken with Disney's recent Villain Designer Collection which is all of the Disney villainesses fabulously redesigned. They include limited edition dolls, purses, shirts, stationary, etc. I was looking at a lovely Evil Queen shirt from the collection which was on sale! I think I'll be back for it... Also, the place was decked out with Christmas-y decor, including the cute little Cinderella carriage upstairs. That is what I will be leaving in when I'm married ^_^

That night, we were invited by Andrew's friend, Isabel, to join her and her family for dinner. We made our way to Queens and had a proper family dinner with Spanish style side dishes called "tapas" including cheeses, meats, and olives, followed by a meal of fish and green beans. The desert was a delicious three layer chocolate cake. I ate so much and quickly crashed when we were back at the apartment!

What I Wore

Bow: H&M

Blouse: Off brand

Skirt: Off brand

Tights w/ Fur Trim: Betsey Johnson

Shoes: Franco Sarto

Necklace: Off brand

Christmas Day I woke up with lovely Christmas cheer and played holiday tunes as we got ready to go see the film Les Miserables as my third gift. I have never seen or read Les Miserables in any form before and this film was so lovely. I must say that I almost never cry in films, and while watching this, I cried about five times! Anne Hathaway's performance of I Dreamed A Dream was shot continuously without any cuts and was so powerful. The entire film was so powerful and, of course, I thought the costumes were brilliant. The wardrobe of the Thernardiers was a joy to look at ^_^

When the crying was over, Andrew and I went to have a bite to eat for lunch. We went into a small ramen shop called Terakawa Ramen. This was a treat and was so authentic, it made me think I was back in Tokyo again. You walk in and it's just a few chairs seated around a three sided bar and the waitress takes your orders in the middle. I had the miso ramen and Andrew had the shiro ramen. Both were very tasty and hit the spot.

Of course I wanted to see the big Christmas tree in Rockefeller Plaza as well. Unfortunately, it was too crowded and there was a long line to ice skate, so we left back to the apartment to make dinner and cookies.

 

Andrew made a wonderful steak meal with potatoes and asparagus and ate while we watched Dumbo on Netflix. We didn't have the proper baking tools, so we ended up using premade cookie dough and decorated them with pink and green dyed frosting and sprinkles I brought from home which I thought made them look adorable.

What I Wore

Bow: Hot Topic

Hello Kitty Christmas List Shirt: Sanrio

Skirt: Urban Outfitters

Tights: Nordstrom

Frill Cuff Socks: American Apparel

Shoes: Charlotte Russe

Hello Kitty Watch: Mc Donald's toy

Now that Christmas is over, I'm back to working on A Christmas Carol, which runs until the 30th! I'm hoping to see a few more shows, take a walk through Central Park, shop, and a bit more. Overall, this has been a wonderful Christmas and there's still more loveliness in store!

For now, I'm going to just chill while I clean the mess that is my suitcase with my digging through clothing to find the right outfit.

Faith, Trust and Fairy Kei Dust

~Sparkling Ga Eul

nyc holiday post #2: arrival in new york city ~

Dear fairies,

I'm on my official fifth day in New York City! I will be posting every few days or so. This time, I haven't had too much going on.

Basically, I arrived in New York in the afternoon a few days ago. My boyfriend, Andrew, and I decorated the 1 1/2 foot Christmas tree I brought while eating Chinese take-out and watching The Adventures of Tintin. Yes, That is a black Christmas tree with a peacock on top and teal, purple, emerald, and magenta colored decorations.

 

Andrew also got me a wonderful Beauty and the Beast snow globe that plays the title song when wound up. It will go so nicely on my bookshelf at home ^_^

 

Next day, went down to 13th Street Repertory Theatre to volunteer work to help with costumes on A Christmas Carol. It's a small and cramped theatre here in New York City, but just creating art with others like this is always lovely. The costume designer on the show is named Tom and everyone at the theatre is so nice and very much unlike some of my previous theatre experiences. So, for the past few days I've been assisting with costumes backstage while helping to make any repairs or steam any costumes that need to be de-wrinkled. What can I say, the costume designer and director love me!

Every day I've rode the subway to the theatre. It's simple, yet I only have to ride one line all the way down! It's becoming almost a habit with all the walking and the riding. I feel as if I'm beginning to blend in. Yet, I will admit, I've refrained from wearing fairy kei because I've been working, so I haven't taken any photos. Rest assured, my suitcase is filled with wonderful fairy kei-ness that I will be wearing on those most important days.

Also, no matter what people say, I think New Yorkers are some of the nicest people. It's as if everyone's a big family. Yet, many who live in New York City come from somewhere else, bringing their cultures of their place of origin with them to fulfill their dreams!

The night before last, Andrew met me at the theatre after the show and we decided to eat somewhere there in Greenwhich Village. There are so many choices in this area and I highly recommend checking out the restaurants around here!

So, we stumbled upon a fish and chips place which was right next door to a lovely tea shop and British sweets store (I imagine all three were of the same owners from England and I will be making a stop at the sweets store). It was called, A Salt and Battery, and was apparently the winner of a Bobby Flay throwdown! We ordered haddock as our fish of choice and enjoyed a yummy meal while we watched Hugo back at  Andrew's apartment.

At A Salt and Battery <3

It's getting colder every day and it should snow on Wednesday! Wonderful for fairy kei, yet I hope it doesn't get too cold! I will be working most of my days in New York City, but I will definitely be doing much more as I have days off coming up with Christmas and all.

Happy Holidays!

Faith, Trust and Fairy Kei Dust

~Sparkling Ga Eul

nyc holiday post #1: fairy in new york city

Dear fairies,

Start spreading the news...

I'm going to be going to New York City in a couple of weeks and I want to share with you all my adventures in this great city with my lovely significant other~

I'll be chronicling everything from seeing shows, eating at restaurants, cooking, and fashion!

Of course, New York City is one of my favorite cities in the entire world! I will be pursuing my aspirations of being a costume designer there in couple of years, as well. For now, I'm hoping to do a bit of volunteer work in the costume shop of a theatre there.

Stay tuned fairies for updates so you can perhaps get some ideas of what you might want to do while in New York!

Do you have any suggestions for lovely things to do in NYC? Let me know!

Faith, Trust and Fairy Kei Dust

~Sparkling Ga Eul