Tokyo Sky Tree Uniforms by Mina Perhonen

First mt tape and now uniforms for the soon-to-be-opened Tokyo Sky Tree! Mina Perhonen has been busy!

Aren't they adorable!

(via twitter - Mogu and Soen)

GIRL Houyhnhnm

Sandwiches! I designed my first Japanese website! This is it...GIRL Houyhnhnm! I designed their new logo too :)

At the moment I'm also Art Directing a book for Editions de Paris! So much fun!

Love Love
Hello Sandwich
xoxo

Misaki Kawai New Tote Collection

Oh my! Be quick to snap up one of Misaki Kawai's new canvas tote bags!
Each スーパーかわいい tote has a fabric design stitched on both sides and includes her new zine!



The hard part is deciding on which one!

Love Love
Sandwich
xoxo

The Streethearts

Oh my this girl is cute!

Hello Sandwich Garage Sale #2 (Fabric Pack Special!)

If you missed the first Hello Sandwich Garage Sale (see more here) then you might like to come along to the second Hello Sandwich Garage Sale this Sat! This time the sale is at a very special location...out the back of my mums shop! (Thanks mum!xxx)

I will be selling more of the pre-loved packs but this time I cleaned out my fabric cupboard and have boxes full of lovely little fabric and craft packs! Did you know I used to have my own fashion label and also stocked a range under a 'diffusion' label to chain store Dotti? Needless to say I have a LOT of fabric and sewing supplies so if you are in need of buttons, thread, fabric, trims, wool, patterns etc...then you might like to pop on over.



And, you may have noticed I adore Gift Wrapping? Well, I have put together some little Gift Wrapping Packs containing everything you need to create beautifully wrapped presents. The packs I have put together for the Garage Sale are slightly different (and slightly cheaper) than the packs on my online store!

Remember my pretty tanabata installation? I'm also selling some of the unique elements from this artwork which would look so pretty hanging in any room.

Other items for sale are: Art books, design books, magazines, lots of cute accessories, clothes, shoes, handbags, homewares, pretty rolls of wallpaper, knick-knacks, bikes, furniture, BBQs, CD's, sporting equipment and lots of the usual garage sale stuff!

And...this time Mr Y also got involved with the spring cleaning and has some great Japanese clothes and shoes to sell so bring your boyfriend!

Do come along and say hello and snap up a Pre-loved by Hello Sandwich bargain!

Love Love
Hello Sandwich
xxx

Mori (Forest) Girls

I would love to be a Mori Girl.




Have you heard of Mori Girls?
Here is a little description from Mori Girls blog:

The mori girls (森ガール) belong to a subculture which began in Japan. 'Mori' means forest in Japanese, and if you're looking for the simplest description of mori girls, they are girls who look like they live in the forest. Indeed, the unique appearance of the mori girls is what attracts most people to join in their adventures.

Mori girls are often seen in loose dresses or smocks, vintage blouses, puffed sleeves, A-line skirts tights and leggings and many-layered ensembles. They delight in beautiful fabrics and textures, preferring natural to synthetic materials, and are impartial to autumnal shades reminiscent of forest glades such as deep reds, greens, blues and browns. They keep warm with knits and furs in winter, and ponchos and leather boleros in the fall.

The childlike nature of mori girls sets them apart from the more aggressive and carnivorous women in the city. They shun stiletto heels for flat shoes and prefer to keep their fingernails short and skin fair. Mori girls are also drawn to animal, candy, checked, floral, vintage or polka-dotted prints. However, they avoid looking overly cute. They wear little makeup, but when they do use it some like to draw pick circles in the centre of their cheeks as a homage to the dolls they played with when they were younger. While every mori girl is a child at heart, they are endlessly fascinated by objects with a history. Vintage items such as pocket watches, small gold pendants and analogue cameras captivate mori girls.

Mori girls are also characterised by certain attitudes to life. While most mori girls really live in the city, they maintain a pace of life that may be considered slow by others, preferring to stop and savour the tiny delights that many deem insignificant. Mori girls like to explore old neighbourhoods, discover hole-in-the-wall shops and read in cafes. Many mori girls enjoy expressing their creativity, never mind if nobody will see or applaud their efforts, for instance through photography or journalling. Scandinavia is for many mori girls a dream destination, and Scandinavian design influences often appear in mori girls' style.

In her own quiet way, the mori girl is an individualist. She does not care that the world may live differently from her. She lives consciously and chooses her own lifestyle. The mori girl often looks whimsical or quirky. When she shops, she buys something based on how it makes her feel, rather than on how fashionable or expensive it will appear to others. While she may enjoy the company of others, the mori girl loves her own company and indeed has embarked on many of her most memorable adventures alone.

How lovely! And the best news is these Mori Girls don't shy away from a bit of Mori-girl-meets-1960's-retro style action! Which suits me just perfectly!

Oh, and I am desperately wanting one of these winter coats (above) from Japanese store Franche Lippee seen on Mori Girls Blog. They would be just perfect for my Tokyo holiday next week.

You can find out more about the Mori Girls here.

Mina Perhonen and So-en Magazine

Mina Perhonen.

Completely. In. Love.

And that's why we should all buy a copy of the latest So-En Japanese magazine from Hiki-san's online store. It's all about textiles with a feature on Mina Perhonen's new spring summer collection. And did I mention Tsumori Chisato is in there too. It's a bit too much excitement for me!

Multicoloured Manicure - I'm Mod About You

Oh Lovely holidays! When you might just find yourself with enough time to paint your nails!

I stocked up on some glitter-meets-floral style false nails in Sungei Wang Shopping Centre in KL today. Tacky? Perhaps, but I couldn't resist! I tend to do silly things like this when I'm on holidays. Eeep! I won't even go into the three glitter eyeliners I bought!

Pretty glitter manicures can only be rivaled by multicoloured manicures don't you think? But be sure to include my ichi-ban favourite OPI colour 'Mod About You'- a pretty barbie doll pink.


Above image from little miss Lovelorn unicorn who loves OPI too!





Above images from this lovely little nail polish post on Little Lost Love blog.



Above image from this sweet multicoloured manicure post.





Don't have time to paint your own nails? Pop in to Sexy Nails (Surry Hills, Sydney). The name says it all. Or for a Japanese manicure stop by Koko nails (Wynyard, Sydney).

I Love You Luella

I bought these super cute Luella sunnies today after seeing them on Little Lost Love. How sweet is the little cut out love heart detail! eeeep! I hope they arrive before my holiday!
Have a nice weekend everyone!
Love Love
Hello Sandwich
xxx

Odango Hair

Oh how I love to do my hair in 'Odango' style of late! Which means that my hair is in a bun or dumpling! How sweet!

If You Could Have One Thing...

Vogue Girl Korea September 2009

I have a little secret.
I sometimes play a little game called 'If You Could Have One Thing...'
The rules are that you pick just one item that you most desire from each magazine page.
I started playing this game with my dear friend Lauren almost ten years ago when we would receive the VOGUE UK Accessory Supplement. Now days, Lauren and I work in different offices, so I play this game with my Art Director. I thought you might like to play too. Now, If you could have one thing...

P.S. I have circled my favourites (and yes the rules are that you are allowed to pick the same thing).

Juvenile? Perhaps.
Fun? Definitely.

Enjoy Little Sandwiches :)

Love Love
Hello Sandwich
xxx

Tsumori Chisato for Shu Uemura

The new Shu Uemura range by Tsumori Chisato is pretty cute don't you think?

Cutie Pie Fashion

Special thanks to Heleen db for this post about cute fashion house Vivetta. I am adding these to my wish list! P.S. They have a blog too!





I also recently spied this lovely dress collection by a sweet girl called Hannah on Little Lost Love blog.

Oh dear, what will I wear tomorrow when I have no little pussy cat outfits to step into :(

Love Love
Hello Sandwich
xxx

Ebony & Ivory

Ebony & Ivory is a lovely collection of handmade jewellery made by Ako-san, a UK based Japanese girl. Aren't they just gorgeous! Most Ebony & Ivory jewellery pieces are created using vintage materials from the 50's to the 70's.

So...if you ever want to buy me a present...ha ha ha! But don't you think it would be cute to wear jewellery that has your own name! Oh and Ako-san also has a blog! Check out Milk Tea.

I love this too!

Love Love
Hello Sandwich
xxx