Tokyo Addie: Shibuya

I don't think so.

I have to admit I'm feeling haute, haute, haute!

Oops, too far into the future.

I got my coveted Liberty Jane Tokyo Libby: Shibuya outfit yesterday and I am in love!

Shibuya Station began to emerge as a railway terminal for southwestern Tokyo in 1885. The name Shibuya also refers to the shopping district which surrounds Shibuya Station, an area known as one of the fashion centers of Japan.

(Click HERE if you want to read an excellent article on Japan's Vintage Railways.)

This is how Liberty Jane described my outfit in her blog:

The latest outfit is leaning toward the Gothic Lolita style. A simple color scheme of black and white and influences of Old English Style clothing.

I was frightfully worried about exposing so much skin on my lower limbs, but even that doesn't bother me.

I set out to Japan to see how I'd fit in and had some interesting adventures. First, I got some scandalized looks in 1885 Tokyo. Then I was scandalized when I stopped in present-day Shibuya and met some teens. Then I went too far into the future - oops!

Ahh, just right!

But I finally found my scene - ahh, the nightlife!

I must say I was enormously flattered when Liberty Jane's founder Cinnamon Miles herself told Momma,

"I'm so excited to know that this is going to Steampunk Addie! I had no idea :) That's perfect!"

Cinnamon

Thanks Cinnamon! I love it! I hope you approve of my addition of the tiny top hat.

Give me Liberty Jane or give me Death!

Swoon! I am in love with yet another designer outfit!

Talk about an outfit to die for.

Shibuya 109 is the fashion hub for Japanese teens. The trends that start here instantly spread across the country. All eyes are on you. Make a statement and stand out in the crowd with this simple yet striking steampunk inspired look.

Liberty Jane makes some of the most amazing outfits, although this one shows a frightful amount of skin. I suspect some of my other outfits are based upon her patterns.

Do you think this thing called eBay will let me buy it with my half dime?

A tip of the Tiny Top Hat

My dearest Steampunk Jess,

(Or Claire, depending on what you are calling yourself today.)

I take pen in hand (Thanks for the lovely Quick-Quotes Quill!) as I gaze upon your picture. And wear your Dress.

Mere words cannot Describe how I feel about this Dress. Momma and I have discovered  it is Hot in Arizona. Really Hot. Really, really Hot! 

Thankfully your Dress arrived before I Melted. 

Ahh, silk. Nothing beats the lovely feel of that deliciously cool Silk Skirt. And the sleeveless Cotton Shirtwaist! (Momma is a bit Scandalized but I have assured her it is Just the Thing.)

The lined jacket will feel Lovely in the evenings since I have been told that it gets Quite Chilly here at Night. It will also Protect my arms from the Nasty bugs buzzing around - mosquitos and a Really Ugly Beetle that keeps Annoying Me.
 

Do you like the Boots I found to go with it? I know you said the lining of the jacket was a Poison Green (and the Manufacturer called it Spinach!) but I think of it as Absinthe.

Sadly, I do have to Tell You that the Tiny Top Hat Suffered a Little in the Heat while in transit. I Know you will Recognize this quote, being a Fellow Time Traveler and all:

... And it blew the lovely, cream-colored ostrich feathers off Laura's hat.

She caught them with the very tips of her fingers as they were being whirled away. "Oh! Oh!" she exclaimed in vexation. "It must be they were not sewed on well."

"Miss Bell hasn't been in the west long enough yet," Almanzo said. "She is not used to prairie winds. Better let me put those feathers in my pocket before you lose them."

 

Do not despair though. I am respectably Hatted while Momma repairs the lovely Hat Your Momma made. 

Meanwhile, I remain yours,

Faithfully,

Steampunk Addie

P.S. I am Scouting for Places to Take You when you Arrive in the Cooler Fall Weather.

Thank you, Thank you very much

http://kindredthread.blogspot.com

I just want to publicly thank my Dear Friend, Steampunk Jess, for Literally giving Me the Clothes off her back.

Well, she didn't exactly Give them to Me, but with enough Bribery (and Threatening waves of my Stout Parasol) she Capitulated and Agreed they could be Mine. 

(Oh! And her Momma said she might come for a Visit sometime This Year! Any suggestions where We should Go?)

Now to decide on Accessories.

Do these Boots Clash?

My smelling salts please

Oh my! I have Been Mentioned in Two blogs in ONE day! I do declare this has gone to my head! (Where's that fainting couch when you need one?)

But consider yourself Duly Warned, anyone who comes between Me and that Kindred Thread outfit will face the wrath of my Stout Parasol!