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japan trip haul (feb 2026)

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This month I was really lucky to visit Japan for the first time, and it was an absolutely incredible experience that I feel like I'm still coming down from! Getting to see so many places I'd watched in vlogs a hundred times—but now in real life!—was honestly indescribable. Because I love reading/watching these from others, and because I think it will be fun to look back on, I've documented the major things I bought below. Now, obviously this is not a normal amount of spending for me for a 2-week period, but I had budgeted a lot of money specifically for the trip and the novelty of getting to shop so many brands I love in person. (I'm also going to be on a no-buy for 6 months while my wallet recovers!) As well as the obligatory Laforet trip, one of my main goals was to pick up lots of unique accessories, especially ones made by independent creators I wouldn't have easy access in the UK. I also wanted to look for toys, figures and dolls that are easier to find in Japa...
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super-cute taobao accessory brands

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Recently I've been scrolling around on Taobao quite a lot.  I like to keep up with my favourite Chinese brands by checking out the app every so often, because  I find Taobao to be a great resource to help build out the smaller parts of my wardrobe, like wristcuffs, jewellery, and hair accessories . I think some lolitas disregard Taobao as a place to find these accessories because they associate it with cheap construction or  poor quality , and yet more lolitas find the site too difficult to navigate to discover new shops. So, in this blog post, I want to highlight some brands I've found on Taobao that offer accessories with super-cute and original designs from small brands with  a consistent, individual style. When I'm shopping for myself, I specifically look for  items that will: stand alone as unique pieces in my wardrobe, use little to  no mass-produced cabochons,  hopefully not disappoint in quality or construction (as much as it's possible to tell...
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