Just Cute #003 PriPara

What is on my cute radar right now? Pripara. As of two week ago, I had no knowledge of Pripara was. Now, I have some knowledge and at least one season fully watch.

Pripara is a very nice rythem arcade game that also has its own anime serise and 3DS game.
I only found out about this game/anime two weeks ago, but it has been strong in Japan for two year, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pripara. I stumbled on this after pouncing between the need for magical girl shows and cute video games.  Sadly, I will never get to play the game because it really only plays well in the arcade as you receive a special, just for you, ticket at the end of each game. This ticket has your save file, in form of a qr code and a ticket to snap off and give to a friend. (So your character can dance behind them.) There are other ways for me to enjoy the cute over load clothing and music filled game. Although this has an attended audience of 6-12 year old girls, just like My Little Pony, this is good enough to to capture a few people out side that target.

First is the anime. As of right now, I got though season one and starting season two. As an older viewer I can tell you I really enjoy the anime has characters of all ages that participate in the idol game. This seems more to life then some shows that only has a personal group of friends are only one age till you get over the age of 18. But all in all, it's cute and kinda kiddy.

Second part I can semi enjoy is the merchdice. They have toys that interact with the game. Although I  will not have the chance to play the game, they are still nice enough to on there own.

So, super cute serise and game that I will have to enjoy from a far. If only there was an app game like this that could connect to a fujifilm printer or Polaroid printer, that be awesome but...I don't think really possible. Dreamer going to dream.

Just Cute #002

TsumTsum has been in the US for now over a year and the Tsumt are everywhere. I had hear of the game before it hit the US and first chance I could get tsumtsum I did so. Funny is a co worker was collecting the plastic blind bags and didn't know it was a game. She now is hooked to the game. There are three parts of the Tsum Tsums I really enjoys.

The nature live actions are soooo sticky cute and silly.

Animated version is adorable and never needs too speak a words.

Last, is the soft minis that I love takes out for photos.

Just Cute #001

I saw Finding Dory and this...is...just so cute. -turns into cute goo

[By the Window] Strawberry Shortcake

Long time no blog. But I took almost all week to create something so here we go.

My Love of Strawberry Shortcake Art and Cartoon

As you may or may not know I am an 80s child. So I grew up with original Strawberry Shortcake, My Little Ponies, and Rainbow Brite. I didn't have any strawberry short cake dolls (I collected My Little Ponys instead) but anytime my family would go to the rental store, I would pick up one of the strawberry shortcake VHS 1 out of 3 times. ( Other girly cartoons or Troop Beverly Hills where my other picks.) When they re-did strawberry in 2003 (?) I was excited but disappointed. She just didn't seem that cute. And I love me cute stuff.  Of late they placed many of the 2003 episodes on Netflix. I really couldn't get past more then 10 minute. It felt like Strawberry Shortcake mixed with Candyland and babes in Toy land. In the past two years they have started a whole to look (see image above) and I totally love the new style. Strawberry is herself in all way, a leader and helper to all her friends. Product placing is just how I remembered it being in the first series. *I don't mind, it pays off the artist who work hard on something they love* I like the new character Cherry Jam and so happy they where able to bring Huckleberry Pie into the new series. So in celebration, here are some Lolita fashions that I think are suited to strawberry shortcake and some Animal Crossing QR codes I made for the new series. (will do old characters in the future)

And here are my Animal Crossing QR codes. 

Thanks So much. Will bring more cute blog soon. 

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[Frills and Grace] Music to Work By

Although this is music, this is heavily influenced by the Frilland Grace style.

 A few weeks back a video popped up on my YouTube subscription that got my interest.

More on the shot: Kawaii Girl - Classic Music Shoot

First, I love these models. Second, classical piano music, I dig that. Wait, Studio Ghibli and Disney melodies? Yes please. Wait, how am I to get the CD? First I found the face book page. KawaiiClassic Fanpage . It was nice to get information but it was looking like to import to the USA the CD, it be around $25. ;_; I did get wind of it being on itunes.Score...wait, Japanese itunes only works with Japanese payments. Then the greatest thing, it went to the US itunes store. SCORE! iTunes -Kawaii Classic Cute 

This is perfect timing as I am working on a set of drawing of Disney girl designs. Also, it was only $10, perfectly priced for classical music. I hope to get the gothic down the line but I don't have the budget right now. It doesn't have words so not distracting and the its just lovely. Note: I find it cute that is recommends the Piano Guy's CD on the itunes store when I bought that. I like them too.

Next week:

Also should be posting some of the art I am working on,

there is a preview on my FaceBook fanpage.

[Frills and Grace] Resorces

Here is a list of what might be helpful links

Japanese Kawaii Fashion Knowledge sits

Kawaii-i
   Really good site and up-to-date about Japanese Kawaii (cute) fashion. They also host a show the last Sat-Sun of the month. Kawaii-i Show

Kawaii Girl
   Another site decanted to Kawaii style but it lays heavy on music but has a great snap shots too.

Lolita Shops
  Here is a good link that has links almost all brand and Indy brand sites. I use it very often.

Lolita Community
    A very long standing community of Lolitas. They have a sub-branch for sales. I very good place to read up on everything and anything.

Hello Lace
   A amazing site that has back cataloged a lot of brand clothing. Its wonderful. Also has tips on many aspects of getting Lolita things.

YesStyle
   I nice Asian site to order from. I have enjoy the Tokyo Fashion brand but they are now selling Liz Lisa.