I’m a firm believer in the concept of a “kawaii lifestyle” – that even mediocre tasks you do and that mundane homeware items around your living space can be made cute, even if for no other reason than to make you smile as you go through the day.  It’s not even as if it’s expensive to infuse cuteness into your everyday life – here are five saccharine items to affordably indulge in to sweeten your life.

Cute Hot Beverage Mug Cover (19 Styles)

Some of these designs are soooo dainty and pretty~
And the concept is so simple: Cover your hot beverage,
and the silicone cover keeps the heat in!
(and looks pretty, too)

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Pretty Woodland Animal Lace Doily Coaster (4 Colors)

And since you’ve got your hot beverage out,
naturally you need a cute little coaster to place it down on!
Okay, I am in love with that lacy pink bunny.

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Kawaii Emoji Mug (4 Styles)

Speaking of mugs, if you’re shopping for a new one,
there probably isn’t anything cuter than these little guys.
I’m really close to picking up that mischievous kitty-faced one for myself…

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Cute Mushroom Toothbrush Holder (2 Colors)

I don’t like the idea of my toothbrushes touching surfaces,
and these cute polka-dotted mushy-mushes bring Super Mario to mind~
In fact, they come in red, too!

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Sweet Bunny or Bear Cushion (2 Styles)

I am pretty much always in need of a lumbar cushion,
and a polka-dotted bunny wearing this serene expression
would make my back ever so happy!
There’s a stripey Mr. Bear to choose from, too.

When I’m shopping for a new swimsuit, I kind of hate digging through so, so many bikinis, looking for something skirted… n_n;  Well, shopping around today, I discovered an entirely new option – swimdresses!  Some of these are SO PRETTY, I can hardly believe they’re swimwear!  Well – see for yourself!

Unicorn Print Swimdress

ARE YOU SERIOUS W/ THIS RIGHT NOW IT’S A SWIMDRESS
WITH UNICORNS ON IT

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Frilled Floral Swimdress

This is on my wishlist, for sure!
It would look classy and elegant on the poolside.

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Set: Dotted Swimsuit + Lace Cover-Up

I can’t believe how pretty this is as a swimsuit!!!!!!!
Pretty polka dots AND sheer lace?!??

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Heart Print Lace Trim Swimdress

At a glance, I thought that this was fluffy white clouds against a blue sky,
but they are actually chunky white hearts~
THAT’S CUTE, TOO!!

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Strawberry Print Swimdress

Um, it just coincidentally turned out that most of the swimsuits
featured this time are blue…
Don’t you usually see green associated with strawberries?
It’s cool and refreshing to see them on blue!

Today’s selection combines a few different items from the TaoBao brands Bobon21 and Candy Rain!  Btw, I always want to type “BoBon” as “BonBon”… for perhaps obvious reasons.

Soft & Lovely Sheer Chiffon Wrap Skirt

This skirt is long and sheer, making it light & fluffy like something an angel would wear!

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Lace Shoulder Drape Chiffon Dress

That soft fabric over the shoulders is among the most gorgeous touches
I’ve seen anytime recently.  I’m so inspired to sew something like that!

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Kawaii Schoolgirl Sailor Collar Blouse

This comes in three colors!
A good and simple piece to have in your wardrobe,
versatile for making lots of cute outfits out of!

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Princess Floral Jumper Pumpkin Pants

The bloomer-like shape of the shorts is the absolute cutest!!
The rose print is an elegant and mature upgrade to the traditional jumper look.

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Sweet Pink Plaid Suspender Skirt

The soft sheer overlay for the skirt adds a layer of dreaminess!!
I really need to get some suspender skirts in my wardrobe,
their shape is so precious.

I feel like I haven’t featured Dream Vision in ages!!

Like many gyaru brands, DreamV has toned it down quite a bit in recent years.  But if you dig through a bit, you can still find some soft and sweet items that fit that ideal look for dreamy princesses.  Here is what I found to save you some of that digging!

Pink & White Kitty or Bunny Short Bolero

Both styles of this bolero – bunny ears or kitty ears –
are available in both colors, pink and white!

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Ribbon Puff Sleeve Top

The criss-crossing ribbons on the sleeves of this top are so precious!
You know, I bet it wouldn’t be too hard to DIY this to a shirt you already own…
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Ruffle Tiered Bikini + Shorts

You are officially allowed to think about Summer, my friend!!
Ruffles are the frilliest possible thing you can adorn yourself with,
and I adore the cute modesty of including shorts with this bikini set.

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Sweet Floral Chiffon Dress

That cute top and skirt are attached together, making this a one-piece dress!
There are several different colorways this is available in~

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Sweet Ruffled Apron

A cute and classical thing to wear over your coordinate for extra frill!

I first discovered and fell in love with Stephanie Pui-Mun Law’s beautiful watercolor art for the series of fantasy novels by Catherine Asaro, beginning with The Charmed Sphere.  I was hooked from there and had to find more of the paintings from that artist!  As I searched, I found that she also illustrated a few Magic: The Gathering cards that I’d marveled over when I was younger!  Crazy, how things circle around and come back to you.

Someday, I’d love to have a bookshelf filled with these gorgeous art books Pui-Mun Law has published, filled with fantastic watercolor faerie worlds.  Here is a selection of them (plus one deck of tarot cards)!

Dreamscapes Fantasy Worlds: Create Engaging Scenes and Landscapes in Watercolor

Breathe Life Into Your Fantasy Worlds!   Heroes and heroines seek their fortunes in mysterious forests. Towering castles are built into the sides of mountains. Dragons and fairies soar through the sky and among the stars. And bestselling author Stephanie Pui-Mun Law is here to lead you, step-by-step, through the process of creating the forests, mountains, skies, stars and vistas in which these grand fantasy adventures occur.

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Dreamscapes Magical Menagerie: Creating Fantasy Creatures and Animals with Watercolor

Create Fantasy Creatures & Animals with Watercolor! Dreamscapes artist Stephanie Pui-Mun Law weaves her spell once again, this time with a focus on winged, underwater and four-legged creatures that captivate with their grace and impossible beauty. Step by step, you’ll learn how to partner with watercolor to paint koi, the Phoenix, Pegasus and other fantastical creatures to inhabit your otherworlds. Bring life to beasts of water, sky and woods. Follow along, step by step, to create sea turtles, owls, earth dragons . . . more than 20 mythical and real-world creatures. Expand your watercolor techniques. This book covers everything from the basics of assembling your tools and selecting paper, to tips for making colors sing and techniques for evoking mysterious, underwater, woodland and celestial settings. Embrace the possibilities! Sparkling with a sense of whimsy and wonder, and peppered with bits of legend and lore to inform and inspire your art, Dreamscapes Magical Menagerie opens your eyes to the makings of fantasy all around you. If you can dream it, you can paint it!

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Dreamscapes: Creating Magical Angel, Faery & Mermaid Worlds In Watercolor

Bring a Fantasy World of Enchanting Beings to Life!  Angels, faeries and mermaids have engaged the imaginations and enchanted the brushes of artists for centuries. Now you can evoke the spirit of these mythical creatures and create fantastic works of ethereal art in watercolor. Step by inspired step, Stephanie Pui-Mun Law shows you how to paint the otherworlds’ most marvelous creatures and exquisite settings. Twenty step-by-step projects show you how to create fantastic scenes that are elegantly styled, brilliantly colored, and alive with a sense of wonder.

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DreamScapes Myth & Magic: Create Legendary Creatures and Characters in Watercolor

Open this book, and enter a realm where fantasy springs to life in dreamlike colors, luscious textures and graceful compositions. Continuing the journey of the original Dreamscapes, this second book by Stephanie Pui-Mun Law explores—in words and beautiful watercolor imagery—more legends of the sea, sky and earth. Learn Stephanie’s secrets for calling forth maidens, mermaids and bewitching moonlight, for evoking dragons, enchantresses and tricksters, for turning seeds of legend and lore into spellbinding characters, creatures and settings.

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Shadowscapes Tarot Cards

Surrender to the fantastical world of your deepest dreams . . . where butterflies float upon shifting mists set aglow by the rising sun. A place where twisting branches arc across shimmering skies, willowy fairies dance on air, and tree spirits sing from a hallowed oak. Delve into the shadows of your dreams–and awaken to truth. Weaving together Asian, Celtic, and fantasy styles of artwork, this breathtaking new Rider-Waite-Smith-based tarot deck by renowned artist Stephanie Pui-Mun Law is infused with universal symbols found in fairy tales, myths, and folklore from cultures around the world. A companion guidebook presents the artist’s evocative interpretations of each card’s significance. It also features an introduction by award-winning tarot expert Barbara Moore that includes tarot basics, instructions for giving insightful readings, and practical spreads.