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Just some witch stuff
Dress: favorite
Coat: Atelier Boz
Hat and brooch: Vintage
Shoes: Yosuke
Tights: Verum by Grimoire
Bag: Métamorphose, temps de fille
Wand: USJ
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There is this new book I need to buy
“Make, Sew and Mend: Traditional Techniques to Sustainably Maintain and Refashion Your Clothes”
Forthcoming publication from Page Street Publishing, now available for pre-order via Amazon, Book Depository, and most large book retailers.
“As people learn the environmental and economic toll of fast fashion, they are turning toward more sustainable fashion practices like mending. From running and herringbone stitches to basting, pleats and buttonholes, Bernadette breaks down techniques with step-by-step photos to show people with any level of sewing skill how to achieve the most lasting results for every stitch.
Whether readers are looking to build and maintain a vintage wardrobe or merely want to phase out fast fashion in favor of more sustainable practices, Bernadette has the basics covered for every kind of seamster.”
COMING MAY 17 2022
Kissa menu series: 珈琲フロート (coffee float) and ウィンナコーヒー(Wiener coffee)
Coffee floats are normally iced black coffee topped with ice-cream, but depending on the kissa, the coffee already has milk and sugar in it. I definitely prefer the black version, since the ice-cream already adds cream and sugar. I often go for coffee float in summer because I know ice cream should be a real milk product, unlike the creamers they normally give you.
Wiener coffee in kissatens is rarely made the way it is made in Europe. Instead of espresso, it is often dripped coffee served with whipped cream. I used to order it more when I started my kissa hunt a few years ago, but I rarely order it now, so here are only two pictures of it (the whipped cream melts fast, sorry!).
Btw, sorry for the bad lighting on the outfit pictures; it was too sunny that day, and I had to draw the curtains. I was really dark against the very light background, so I had to fix that in Photoshop, but it’s far from perfect haha
Outfit rundown
Skirt: second-hand Mary Magdalene
Blouse: thrifted
Hat: vintage
Bag: Axes Femme
Gloves: second-hand Victorian Maiden
Boots: Sperry topsider
Nut earrings: made by a friend
Brooches: thrifted and Design Festa
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Kissa series menu: 珈琲 (coffee)
Now that we are in the drink section of the menu, let’s start with the most important element of any kissaten: the coffee. Some kissa only have one or two variations of coffee, while some have pages of different grains, blends and brewing methods. The latter tend to call themselves 珈琲店 (coffee shop) more, while still fitting in the kissa category. They also offer much better coffee than standard kissa.
Kissaten coffee is almost never espresso based. Before moving to Japan and going on my kissa hunt, I barely drank any coffee that wasn’t espresso-based, and would normally go for latte or cappuccino. Espresso is a relatively new concept in Japan, so if you go to a 純喫茶 (traditional kissa), coffee will normally be brewed by the hand-drip method or the syphon method. It can be served hot or iced, but ice coffee usually has less choice.
In kissa, but also in any coffee grain shop (I make my own coffee at home every morning), they categorise grain by mildness, roasting level and acidity/bitterness balance. Most people like balanced coffee leaning on bitter, while I am a sour coffee fan (for drip coffee). At home, I normally drink coffee first thing in the morning, so I put cream in it for my poor stomach, but if my stomach is not empty, I prefer drinking my coffee black, like you’ll see on my coffee pictures collection (reblog). Also, beware of the “milk” or “cream” they give you in cafés here, as it is almost always liquid creamer (not cream!). That’s why my outfit is all brown with touches of cream, because I usually do not put it in.
Outfit:
Jacket, skirt and blouse: second-hand Innocent World
Gloves: second-hand Victorian Maiden
Bag: second-hand Angelic Pretty
Hat: thrifted
Boots: Sperry topsider
Brooch: vintage
Book earrings: Design Festa
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Kissa menu series: プリン (pudding)
A popular dessert in Japan, プリン or custard pudding is actually a flan or a crème caramel. I tried to know who imported it in Asia first, but it seems most Asian countries have their own version that came from Spain, France or Portugal. Since it’s a dessert that has been around for a long time, it is often associated with kissaten and nostalgia.
The classic kissaten way to serve it is whipped “cream” and a cherry. Another kissa speciality is the プリンアラモード (pudding à la mode), a flan served with whipped “cream” and varied fruits (and sometimes ice cream). It is said Hotel New Grand in Yokohama is its creator (like most kissa menu items).
Outfit rundown
Dress: second-hand Mary Magdalene
Apron: thrifted Pink House
Bag: second-hand Angelic Pretty
Shoes: second-hand Queen Bee
Socks: Innocent World
Bonnet: thrifted (no brand, most likely handmade by its previous owner)
Bolero: thrifted (no brand)
Blouse: Boutique 1861 (old)
Cherry earrings: Wego
Spoon brooch: thrifted
Pudding badge: a gift
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Another ridiculously long 20 km walk from east Suginami to Mitaka, visiting Namisuke’s new module, 喫茶Lisbon (est. 1958) and 珈琲松井商店 (an old café dedicated to Dazai), all the way back home by Tamagawa Aqueduct, where Dazai died in 1948. Pictures for all of that on my Instragram.
Outfit rundown
Dress, bag: thrifted Fint
Belt: thrifted
Hat, gloves and cameo: vintage
Shoes: second-hand Queen Bee
Spice rack brooch: handmade from miniatures
Earrings: can’t remember the artist
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In early April, my friend Elle came to visit Tokyo, so I took her to Kokoromi, a quaint little kissaten and gallery operated in an old family home.
I know Elle’s favourite colour combo is wine and navy, so I went for that (though this dress is more framboise/plum). Btw, sorry for the lighting; it was really sunny that day and all of my pictures were a bit overexposed (didn’t realise it before I transferred them on my computer), but I did my best with Photoshop to salvage them the best I could.
Outfit rundown
Dress and jacket : second-hand Mary Magdalene (not acquired at the same time lol)
Hat: vintage
Bag: second-hand Jean Paul Gaultier
Belt: thrifted
Shoes: second-hand Yosuke
Necklace: self-modified Axes Femme
Earrings and brooch: thrifted
Book brooch: Design Festa
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Poison
Outfit rundown
Jacket: vintage
Skirt: second-hand Victorian Maiden
Underskirt: second-hand
Blouse: The Floral Notebook
Hat: vintage
Shoes: Yosuke
Wooden cat-mushroom brooch: present
Other brooches: thrifted/vintage
Candle earrings: Phantom Jewelry
Sunglasses: thrifted
Rings: thrifted
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All 12 kissa menu items in one collage
For outfit details and information about each item, here are the individual posts, from top to botton, left to right:
1. ロイヤルミルクティー (royal milk tea)
2. ミルクセーキ(milkshake)
3.レモンスカッシュ (lemon squash)
4.クリームソーダ (cream soda)
5.珈琲フロート (coffee float) and ウィンナコーヒー(Wiener coffee)
6.珈琲(coffee)
7.ホットケーキ(hotcakes)
8.プリン(pudding)
9.ピザトースト (pizza toast)
10.玉子サンド (egg sandwich)
11.オムライス(omurice)
12.ナポリタン(Napolitan)
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Kissa menu series: ロイヤルミルクティー (royal milk tea)
Royal milk tea is a popular drink in Japanese cafés, not just in kissaten. The difference between standard milk tea and royal milk tea is that the latter is brewed directly in milk in a pan, like chai (but without the spices). It is sometimes served with whipped cream, sometimes with cinnamon (called a cinnamon royal milk tea on the menu). It is normally served hot, but some kissatens offer an iced version.
The name and concept of royal milk tea was invented in 1965 by Lipton, as part of their “royal” series. It got really popular in Japan, and the name stayed.
This is finally the last post of this series! There are obviously more kissa menu items, but I think this series covers the most characteristic and unique items.
Outfit rundown
Skirt: second-hand Victorian Maiden
Cardigan: second-hand modified Juicy Couture (with added scarf)
Hat: vintage
Bag: second-hand Angelic Pretty
Shoes: Hotter shoes
Socks: old Grimoire
Gloves: vintage
Cameo: thrifted Wedgwood
Porcelain earrings used as clips on collar and spoon brooch: vintage
Tea cups spilling tea earrings: G&L market (can’t remember the artist)
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“Excuse Mrs author, when will the next one come out?” I recently read @bagusanja ’s stories Elmsfeuer part 1 and 2 and now I’m waiting for the next one. The Balloniade which I talked about in my last posts was the event accompanying the release of part 2 so it might take a while BUT all her Patreons get it, so if you understand German and like Steampunk, you should check her books out and especially these ones.
(Unbezahlte Werbung weil toll)
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#elmsfeuer #aetherwelt #aetherworld #edwardian #historybounding #victorian #steampunk #balloniade #homeshooting #handmade #AnjaBagus #vintagestyle #vintage
https://www.instagram.com/p/COxgncgDBXu/?igshid=pi17sw6pj6ou
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It’s quite windy outside and I managed to catch the wind in my little studio Well not quite but I’m a huge fan of flying skirt photos ❤️ they are a challenge especially when working completely alone but are totally worth it imho, what do you think?
I just like that dynamic
Skirt and underskirt are handmade
Blouse is altered 2nd hand
Brooch and earrings by @bloodybrilliants
Socks by @sockdreams
Shoes and hat are thrifted
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#historybounding #edwardian #historical #walkingskirt #gibsongirl #victorian #mysockdreams #vintage #vintagestyle #corset #handmade #sewing #seamstress #thrifted #bloodybrilliants (hier: Witten, Germany)
https://www.instagram.com/p/COnhol9jftC/?igshid=rz9kyouot7ck
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A look through my 1953 Sears, Roebuck and Co. vintage catalog
All the skirts and dresses I made in 2021 plus my apron.
The top of my to make list for the new year
My grandmother recently gave me her dress form and it’s so special to be able to draft on the same form she used.
Next projects
And the 1940s pinafore is done!
A peak into my current projects. Both original 1940s patterns.
Two done over the weekend and currently working on a matching pair of shorts for the top. All from 1940s sewing patterns.
