January 01, 2023

♡ Visiting a bunny themed shrine in Kyoto! | Okazaki Shrine 2023 ♡

 Good morning everybun…!

I know I’ve posted this photo everywhere at this point… but I really loved this shrine and wearing a bunny kimono there!

As you probably already know, this year is the zodiac year of the rabbit…!

As I’m hoping that it’ll be a special year, I decided to write a little blog post about this beautiful shrine, as well as discussing my future dreams and goals. I actually wrote a similar blog to this in the past, and some of my dreams actually came true… so maybe it’s lucky?


This is Okazaki shrine in Kyoto, also known as the bunny shrine! I’ve dreamed of going here for years, and finally managed to visit in time for the year of the rabbit. I know that I’ve posted a lot about this shrine, but it really is so beautiful. Rabbits are pretty well known in Shintoism for representing fertility, good luck and intelligence, but they are also known for symbolising the ability to move forward. For this year, I’m hoping that this will be a good sign to keep working hard, and moving towards becoming the best version of myself


This bunny statue was probably my favourite! It reminded me a lot of my late bunny Arthur, who was also lop-eared. I actually brought a photo of him with me to this shrine♡ There were a lot of other rabbit lovers there, it was so sweet…! I’d really love to visit again in the future, and would definitely recommend this shrine to other bunny lovers; it was just too adorable~


When you visit a shrine, there’s always omamori for sale that have various good-luck affects. I ended up choosing quite a few goodies, but my favourite is this adorable pink bunny charm, which is supposed to bring happiness, and also came in a white colour too…! 


During our walk to and from the shrine, it was so wonderful to just take in all the beautiful (albeit a little old and dirty!) sights around Kyoto. I love how in autumn, all the green and orange shades are so vivid and pretty… I felt like I was in a forest sometimes, despite this being a big city! There was so much beautiful nature~


This shrine was also a twenty minute walk away from philosophers walk, one of the loveliest spots to visit in Kyoto I’d visited this exact spot before four years ago, and although it was so beautiful during that springtime with the pink sakura, the autumn colours were still lovely!

Please ignore the trash can… lol

I hope that for 2023, there will be many more happy moments like this. It’s so easy to get caught up in the stresses and worries of life, that (at least for me) I easily forget that even the simple things can bring a lot of joy.Of course, it's not every day that I'm able to rent a bunny themed kimono and then visit a bunny themed shrine, but I want to grow to appreciate even the small things that can bring joy, such as my own bunny shrine at home, or even just seeing cute bunny gifs online, hehe~


Another goal of mine is to try taking a proficiency exam for my Japanese language. I’ve been studying for years, and even will be starting a language course in Tokyo next year, but never took a formal exam…! The reason I'd love to take an exam (and, hopefully, pass!) is because it feels like a huge achievement, and looks great on your cv hehe!
Because of my dyslexia, I struggle with retaining information, and reading text that isn’t broken up into small chunks is difficult for me. I also learn words very slowly, and make lots of spelling mistakes… and that’s just in English…! Despite this, I've worked really hard to improve my Japanese, and I'm determined to become fluent one day.


My final goal for 2023 is to find a job that I really love, and work on building my little online world, especially this blog. I tend to get swept up in my own imagination a little too much, but it would be amazing to have a dreamy and cute life too… I want to work hard to make content that you enjoy viewing, and have a job that is fulfilling and fun…! Hopefully that will be possible in Tokyo; maybe the next time I write a New Years resolution list, it’ll come true?


Thank you so much for reading angel, and I hope your New Years was wonderful. Do you have any resolutions?

Lots of love,

Evie xox♡ 

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December 28, 2021

Princess winter decor & outfit inspiration! ♡ | a cosy and girly New Years…

 Good morning sugarplum fairies!~


For this winter, I also wanted to share a few pieces that I’ve put together for inspiration. Regardless of if, or when you are celebrating this festive season, it can be so exciting to organise what you will wear for colder weather, whilst staying cute and cosy! All the links for each item will be included if you feel like treating yourself, and i really hope you enjoy reading this post whilst I work on my Liz Lisa cupcake bunny print review…! ଘ(੭ˊᵕˋ)੭* ੈ✩‧₊˚


blush princess coordinate 



For the first coordinate, I wanted to put together something glamorous, girly and fun♡ 

This blush princess coordinate reminds me of something you’d wear for a lovely evening out, especially with this breathtaking dress from Nana Jacqueline’s ‘Hopeless Romantic’ collection…!


‘Angel baby’ in pink

Featuring a soft faux fur collar and light pink satin bodycon silhouette, I can’t get over how beautiful this piece is! Whilst it looks quite simple at first, the off-shoulder sleeves and fitted shape are so elegant. This definitely is the dress for a glamorous winter evening, without getting too cold…! You can find more photos and the listing for this lovely dress here.


The second piece to this outfit is a gorgeous faux fur coat by new look! Since i saw the Jacquie fur trim wrap jacket, i have been looking for a cruelty free version, and this seems so perfect…! Not only do I love the neckline of this jacket (perfect for wearing with a delicate necklace) but the ribbon waist-tie is lovely, and just makes this piece so much more feminine and cute ꒰。 › ·̮ ‹ 。꒱ 


The faux fur details are also removable, which is great for versatility. I also can’t get over how soft and fluffy this looks, perfect for staying warm but stylish. I actually received this coat as an early Christmas present, and it feels like wearing a soft blanket! The ribbon waist tie also allows a variety of styles, depending on the occasion…!~♪ You can purchase this piece here ♡ 


And of course, I had to include this stunning 50’s inspired baby pink handbag! I’ve been searching for the pink colourway of this handbag for quite some time, and had almost given up until finally finding it on this site. I just know that many of the angels who read my blog would love something like this, it’s so beautiful! Perfect for himekaji, larme girl, vintage and any other feminine styles, i can see this piece being used for so many different coordinates in my wardrobe~  ꒰⑅ˊ͈ ˙̫ ˋ͈⑅꒱


My second thought upon seeing this bag (after ’I need it’ of course!) was that this is such a practical and fun design. The handbag comes with a removable cross-body strap for if your arm gets tired, and multiple pockets inside. It’s also quite big, so could easily fit a lot…! You can find this lovely piece here 



I decided to accessorise mine with this sweet Ladurée macaron charm…! I feel like the gold coloured hardware looks so pretty with this detailed keyring! 

One of my favourite finds for putting together this coordinate are these gorgeous kitten heels, which reminded me so much of the Dior slingback pumps…!~ These are available in pink, black and neutral shades, all of which are so cute with the little ribbon and polka dot details. 


Kitten heels have to be one of my favourite style of shoe, they just look so effortlessly elegant and stylish, whilst being so much easier to walk in then other styles…! If you don’t own a pair already, I’d really recommend them if like me you find stiletto heels a little challenging to walk in! The link for these pretty heels is here U・ᴥ・U


And no outfit would be complete without accessories, of course…! ꒰⑅ˊ͈ ˙̫ ˋ͈⑅꒱

The first pretty pink piece that i found is this stunning satin ribbon matching the gorgeous pink dress from Nana Jacqueline ♡

I adore the pretty crystal logo embellished across this ribbon so much…! This piece is so sweet for dressing up your hairstyle a little, and would look so cute with all the other sweet ribbon details of this coordinate… this dreamy piece is available in multiple other colours here

And if you know me, you’ll also know that my favourite jewellery brand has to be Tiffany’s…! So I couldn’t resist including a few of their pieces here. The first are these stunning silver heart earrings, with the iconic ‘return to Tiffany’s’ logo. I love the little diamonds included in the centre, how romantic and sweet? They are just too elegant, especially with the matching necklace! You can find them here

The second Tiffany’s piece that I couldn’t resist including is their ‘return to Tiffany’s’ pendant! I’ve actually already talked about this piece on my blog here, but could not resist including it in this coordinate. 

♡ Sleepy bunny bedroom set 


The second coordinate and bedroom theme that i wanted to share is for staying cosy and comfy throughout winter…!~

The first adorable item is this beautiful pyjama set from Victoria’s Secret. Not only are their sleepwear items super comfy and warm, but they look so cute and stylish, which is perfect for if you’re spending the holidays with a special someone, or looking to feel glamorous for yourself
My favourite detail about these is the adorable little logo on the pocket, and iconic pink stripes…! These are available to purchase here
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I also had to include these beautiful striped fluffy pale pink slippers here too, also from vs! These are also so comfy, with a sweet matching ribbon bag for easy storage/travel~ ♡

I’m actually planning to use the bag from my pair for storing pyjamas, as it’s just too cute! The link for these beautiful slippers also can be found here.

This stunning candle set is also so perfect for the colder months, especially if you love soft floral scents for a cosy and softly lit room. Giselle’s shop sells so many different cute candles, my favourite little bunny candle made to look like Arthur was a gift from her…! She has also just released beautiful cocktail and princess inspired candles… ♪


I can’t wait until the new year to purchase some of these beautiful rose themed candles to display on my vanity, or desk…! if you’re also thinking of treating yourself (or someone else, of course!) the link to this enchanting store is here

The sweetest little Arthur candle on my vanity, in the bottom left corner…!~

And if you’re also a fan of sweet candles, what could be cuter than a themed stand to display them on? This one is such a favourite of mine, and you can find it here. I know this design looks a little silly, but at the same time it’s also so cute? I was so happy to find another bunny related display stand to match my trinket dish (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

This bunny stand is also pretty big, which is great for displaying perfumes, candles, figures, plushies and cosme.  I also think it would look so cute with a dome over the top!~

Something that I’ve been meaning to talk about (but never got round to it for years) is how cute the plushies are from bunniesbythebay…! I remember seeing this sweet little bun years ago in a shop during Easter time, and thinking to myself that he definitely needed a home ♡

 
Not only are their plushies so, so cute, they are also so soft to cuddle! Winter can be so cold, and having soft fluffy bunny plushies around makes it a little more bearable… I adore mine so much, and if you’re also interested in adopting this cutie, the link to do so is here! ꒰✩’ω`ૢ✩꒱


I also have been obsessed with finding cute pink themed sleepwear accessories like this eye mask…! I actually bought a silk eye mask secondhand from depop last year, and have been using it for quite some time. Silk is so great for keeping your skin soft and hydrated, so this is the perfect piece for a good nights sleep, without harming your skin in the process!

If you’re also interested in this pretty piece (and browsing the other colour variations) you can find it here!

And I couldn’t resist including one of my all time favourite designs, this gorgeous Royal Worcester Wrendale Designs Rabbit mug! The design is so adorable, and reminds me a little of my sweet angel Arthur. I have also found all the china from this company is so well made and matches with almost all my tableware! ♡

The link for this sweet design is here, although I'd also recommend viewing their other pieces as they are all too cute…!

And it couldn’t be an outfit post without at least a little mention of Liz Lisa…! I thought I'd include these sweet lace detail socks as they are so comfy, adorable and make any outfit even cuter than it was before. ꒰⑅ˊ͈ ˙̫ ˋ͈⑅꒱

Although their releases sell out quite quickly, I’ve included the link to Liz Lisa’s latest pink lace socks here…! 

Thank you so much for reading as always angels, and i hope this post was a little inspiring for cute coordinates for the New Years. I know its a little different from my usual content, but sometimes i love talking about other pieces or lifestyle items than my usual lizmelo content, although i can’t wait to talk about the latest release very soon~


Lots of love,

Evie xox

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