Haikugirl's Japan

I was really lucky this Christmas and birthday and I received lots of great kawaii (cute) stuff. I’ve already told you about the gorgeous Hello Kitty Liberty Art Fabrics dinner set which I received for my birthday, but here are some of the other things I received…

Christmas looked promising from the start:

I got some kawaii Christmas decorations from John Lewis as gifts:

A cute Hello Kitty purse from my Mum:

More from the Hello Kitty Liberty Art Fabrics range – my friend got me this pretty mirror and pouch:

I was delighted to receive this fabulous My Neighbour Totoro wallet:

It’s so cute on the inside too:

A steampunk necklace from Pirates of Pendants (my friend’s Etsy shop):

I’m not sure if this really counts as ‘kawaii’, but it’s gorgeous and I think it would look great with Japanese fashion. I wonder if there is such a thing as ‘Steampunk Lolita’? If not, there should be.

One of my friends made me this lovely purse using Japanese-style fabric:

It’s perfect for all those little bits and bobs that float around in my handbag.

I was really excited when this arrived in the post from my Japanese friend:

And even more excited when I saw what was inside. A really soft blanket with a cute character pocket:

A Rilakkuma notepad:

And Rilakkuma post-its, which say on the outside “What’s your fun to make you relax? Let’s enjoy your happy life with Rilakkuma.” Yes, let’s!

Finally, the pièce de résistance of kawaii gifts… a Rilakkuma onesie, chosen by my 16-year-old cousin (who has a Pikachu one)!

Haha – that’s all you’re getting – I’m not posing in it! It does look a bit ridiculous when it’s on, but it’s very cosy and warm, and ever so cute!

I’m really pleased with all the wonderful gifts I received this year, and my friends and family clearly know me well! Thanks a lot everyone! ☆*:.｡. o(≧▽≦)o .｡.:*☆