Ahh!  I only knew of the shopping site Tokyo Otaku Mode for buying anime merch, but they actually have brand name Japanese fashions, too!!  Swankiss is one of the most desirable brands for cute styles like Larme-kei and modern soft/dolly-looking gyaru.  Here are some of the newest items listed!

Swankiss Sailor Mouton Coat

This looks super warm and cute!!
I love coats that are nice and long.
And the fur trim on this looks really fluffy!!

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Swankiss Xmas Dress

This looks like the kind of dresses that Candy Rain does all the time!!
Although, I guess it’s actually Candy Rain that copies Swankiss’ style.
I’d love to wear something romantic and dreamy like this for Christmas!

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Swankiss Rose Rococo Dresses

This adorable dress has the prettiest little rosebuds embroidered on it!
The detail pics of the embroidery are so pretty –
it’s worth clicking through to check out the detail pics just to see them!

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Swankiss Twinkle Star Shorts

Well, anything with “twinkle star” in its name is automatically sweet and dreamy.
I love the pretty ribbon details on either side of these shorts!

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Swankiss Fluffy Tulle Skirt

There’s pretty corset-style ribbon woven through the waistband
of this pretty, dreamy skirt!!
This iridescent type of fabric was called “lamé” at the fabric store where I worked,
and I always associate “Larme” with it because they look so similar!
So in my mind, a skirt from lamé material is the very essence of larme-kei!

I’m writing this near Christmas, so all I can think about is wearing one of these incredibly warm and comfy pajama sets on Christmas morning!!  But really these would be awesome all Winter, or would keep cute warm if you live anywhere cold!  And the designs are all sooooo cute!

Kawaii Bunny Girl Pajama Set

I believe that this is something that a Love Live girl wore,
and some manufacturers brought it to life~
AHHH BUNNIES!!
We already know that things with bunny ears are my favorite…

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Huge Selection of 22 Cute Kigurumi!!

This is a listing for 22 different styles of kigurumi!!
The pink Hello Kitty-looking one is my fave of these~
But if you have a favorite character that you want in kigu form,
or just any generic cute animal, you will probably find it here!

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Kawaii Cozy Pajama Night-dress in 17 styles

Another huge listing!!
If you’re the type that likes wearing oversized t-shirts to bed,
then this would be a cute alternative.
All of the styles are super cute – there are bunnies, pandas, kitties,
and the cutest bright green froggy one I have ever seen!

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Velvety Soft Bright Blue Kitty Hooded Pajama Set

That hue of blue is so pretty!!
This one won me over because of the kitty face and ears on the hood~
There’s a big kitty face printed on the front as well!!

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Soft, Warm, & Fleecy Kawaii Pajama Sets in 21 Styles

Another huge listing with a bamillion different designs!!
These all look sooooo warm…
Once again, the pink polka-dotted kitty design is my fave.
But so many of them are so cute – you have to click through to check out all of them!

Maybe you’ve been an admirer of Japanese fashions for a long time, and are feeling like it’s finally time to take the plunge and begin building up a wardrobe of your own.  Liz Lisa is one of the most accessible brands, and Tokyo Otaku Mode is stocked full with genuine articles, brand new with tags – and better yet, they are often available for sale prices!!  These are great “building block” pieces to begin building up a beautiful style for yourself. c:

LIZ LISA Starter Set

This is an AMAZING way to get your hands on your first pieces!!
The starter set is a random assortment, but you will always get
one top, two bottoms, and a bag!

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LIZ LISA Raspberry Pattern Sukapan Skirt

Pieces like these always remind me of the ornate designs on Lolita skirts.
If you want something more casual than Lolita while still conveying a similar elegance,
then a skirt like this from Liz Lisa might be perfect for your style!

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LIZ LISA Fairy Tale Print Dress

Well, anything with “fairy tale” in its name is an instant love for me!!
This navy blue is dramatic and elegant,
but you can get it in paler colors, too, if you want to stick with pastels~

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LIZ LISA Back Ribbon Pinafore Dress

Ahhhh I love this deep wine red!!!
And the floral illustrations along the border are so romantic!!
Dresses like this, which cut low under the bust, look beautiful to me.
By wearing them, you can still show off much of the details on your blouse.

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LIZ LISA Mocha Lace Blouse

Speaking of blouses!!  Here is a perfect one!!
(Actually the same on in the picture above, too!)
The lacy details on this are soooo cute.
And with roses surrounding you on the collar,
it’s like you’re walking around with permanent shoujo-vision.