Hakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan Cosplay- Toudou Heisuke

If your a hardcore anime, cosplay, gaming, Japanese culture fan, then you probably know about MCM Expo... 

Expo is held in London during May and October and is probably the most anticipated convention in the UK, it is seriously any anime lovers dream

This year I went in May (as I always do) and cosplayed (of course!). I was determined to do a cosplay  completely different that no one else would do, I think I was successful (considering that hardly anyone knew who my character was (┳Д┳)...

I decided on cosplaying Todo Heisuke from the anime Hakuouki Shinsengumi Kitan which is a relatively lesser known anime about samurai     *coughs* really attractive samurai...

Apparently its a reverse harem, Otome, romantic tragedy (according to Wikipedia). I first saw the Nintendo 3DS game advertised and then did some research, only to find that there is in fact a series! great news for someone who is nintendo 3DS deprived! Thus, my obsession began and much fangirling happened ( ´͈ ॢꇴ `͈ॢ)･*♡

I highly recommend this anime but please oh please DO NOT watch the dubbed version, the voices are actually cringe worthy. The Japanese version (with English sub) have sexy voices are much more authentic sounding. 

So I hope you like my cosplay! It didn't take too long to make and it was super satisfying seeing all of it come together. I used a karate uniform sewing pattern for the clothing (apart from the leggings which were bought). The wig I bought off eBay, the shoes were my mum's that she got from Japan and the swords... my awesome Grandad made! and I can't take all the credit for the outfit, my Grandma is literally a seamstress Queen and helped me all the way (´ ▽｀).。ｏ♡

I met some fellow cosplayers from Norway (=^-ω-^=) they came up to me since they recognised my character (result!) 

Hyper Japan London 2014!

Hey everyone!

I'm super excited in sharing this post today. If your familiar with hyper japan then you can understand my excitement, but if your not, check out the link 〈(•ˇ‿ˇ•)-→ here - you will be overcome with all things kawaii.

I had never been to hyper japan before until Friday and to be completely honest it was a last minute decision, but I am so happy that I went in the end! Hyper Japan is at Earles court in London and it is a three day event from Friday to Sunday (perks of summer holidays means that I get to go on a Friday which means less queues (☝ ՞ਊ ՞)☝). 

But yeah, it was a brilliant day. I met lots of people, ate japanese food, looked at the stalls, bought stuff at the stalls, watched SIRO-A perform! ( ꒪Д꒪)ノ ♡ 

If you get a chance to go, I totally recommend it (and plus we could hang out ✧٩(･ิᴗ･ิ๑)۶*✲ﾟ)

Met famous Harajuku fashion designer who has collaborated with Kyary Pamyu Pamyu ٩꒰๑ ´∇`๑꒱۶

Met the beautiful Pixie Late at her stall PixieBunny! PixieBunny sells kawaii fashion, hair and beauty products. 

My OOTD

 Dress- Warehouse

Denim Waistcoat- Warehouse

Shoes- Vagabond

Hairband and Necklace from craft markets

The colourful fleck patterns in the dress 

 The actual outfit Kyary Pamyu Pamyu wore in her music video 'PONPONPON' ͛꒰ू ऀ•̥́ꈊ͒ੁ•ૅू॰˳ऀ꒱ ͟͟͞ ̊ ̥ ̥

Afterwards, we went to WholeFoods because my mum raved about how amazing it was and that I'd really like it... It is now my favourite place to eat and shop in London at the moment

look at dem' watermelons!

Dinner at Whole foods consisted of a burrito.  Mixed grains, beans, chicken, guacamole, salad... perfection (minus my pink lip stain marks)

My purchases from Hyper Japan (luckily I didn't do to overboard) Here is a pencil case, camera case and a super cute panda sticker book