Stop And Shop

There’s always time for shopping, right? After taking in the sights of Tokyo, I couldn’t miss dropping by Harajuku street for a quick fashion fix. It was less chilly that day so I was able to wear lighter clothes. I whipped out my florals and set aside my plaids to match the lovely spring weather. You know me, I love my florals. I love it so much one floral print wasn’t enough for my outfit. The print on print action isn’t that obvious though. I guess it’s because my sweater’s floral pattern looks similar to that of my skirt’s and they both have black outlines that kinda make the two prints look continuous. What do you think?

Unlike last year, I didn’t take much photos of Harajuku and Takeshita street. They’re still as colorful and full of life as always though.

Aside from Harajuku, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Omotesando and the other usual shopping areas, I discovered another hidden gem for you shopaholics! This one isn’t as mainstream though but I spent hours here because the items in these stores are just fascinating. The place I’m talking about is Kitakore in Koenji. Walking around Koenji, one wouldn’t think there’s anything to find here for fashionistas. The houses and establishments here look like this.

But just off the side of the street, you’ll find these unique stores that look like no professional carpenter ever had the chance to lay their hands on them. There’s no mistaking that these stores are indie, both inside and out.

I went to Kitakore around 11am so most of the stores were still closed when I arrived. I was lucky enough to find Garter, Ilil and Dog open though. In just this building alone, I was already more than satisfied! There were so many cool finds!

My guide said Lady Gaga shops here. I can see why! Look at these headpieces! It’s a costume stylist’s heaven!

There sell a lot of  exclusive designs but they also sell vintage luxury clothes and jewelry from brands like Versace, Chanel, Moschino and more.

I couldn’t help but stare at the embellishments on these!

I was this close to buying that seashell hat.

Can you see the PVC clothing in front? The transparent ones? The workmanship on those are just something else!!! As a designer, I can just imagine how hard they must be to conceptualize and make. WOW.

Want some unique eyewear? How about these?

I wish I was able to see the other stores here in Kitakore. Oh well, there’s always next time. Hopefully, more indie/non-mainstream stores will be discovered on my next trips!

Chanel earrings | EMODA sweater | iSwag Shop sweater | Topshop skirt | LUMO silver midi ring, gold knot ring and silver vertical bar ring | Pretty Little Blings paperplane necklace, ribbon ring, diamond ring and infinity ring | Chanel bag | Kurt Geiger shoes

71 Responses to “Stop And Shop”
  1. emi

    What area in Tokyo did you stay? Can you recommend places to visit to someone who’ll visit Japan for the first time? :)
    Thanks. I love your shoes! :)

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    • Camille Co

      Thanks Emi! I didn’t book my hotel but our sponsors got Prince Shinagawa :)

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  4. stephy macasaet

    i love this outfit ate camille! The prints looks so chic and pretty and sobrang bagay sayo and sa skin tone mo yung gantong baby blue color :)

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  5. Leanne

    WOW stunning photographs and lovely place, I really want to go x
    Your outfit is so cute and girly, I love the double print x

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  7. Genevieve Anne Diocos

    Oh how I love how you always make two separates look like a terno (my fave was your Opulence post). I’ve been mixing up with my style lately and I’m always inspired by your looks.

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    • Camille Co

      You remember that post! :) Thanks Genevieve! Glad you’re mixing and matching now too!

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  11. Chantel :)

    I admire you always,i don’t know what kind of spell did you have…All of the clothes that you wearing, is definently eye catchy for all of us.Everything looks so nice and colorful! LOVE IT!!! XOXO

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  13. Joy Dianne Gumatay

    Those sunglasses are more than amazing! Shopping malls in Japan are full of super fun and adventurous pieces!

    Have you bought a lot of clothes and accessories? If you do, good thing you were not mistaken as a fashion pieces hoarder. Hihi. :”>

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    • Camille Co

      Haha! I tried my best to limit my purchases :) So yay for me!

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  14. Kaye Alid

    ohmygosh your outfit is sooo soo cuuute!! :)) The floral prints are simple yet so fashionable. I would surely visit that stores when I have enough money tho. Haha by the way I also had my bangscut off haha my bangs now is actually a “Camille Co inspired bangs”haha except for the hair color. :))) had to share it with youuu! You keep inspiring me everyday as in haha! Take care ate camille! :))) xx

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    • Camille Co

      But you can also window shop! Sometimes, it’s fun to just look at the stores, their interior and the stuff they sell :) Nakaka-inspire :)

      So you have full bangs now? Or my new side-swept bangs? :)

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      • Kaye Alid

        Yuuuh that exactly is what I do when i don’t have enough money, but I easily get jealous of the things they sell augh haha, but lucky me I can control myself. Uh it’s your side swept bangs ü :))) and my aunt said that It goods look on me so double yay!

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  16. Kyle Rodriguez

    Oh wow!! That’s one amazing store, Camille! I’m seriously considering booking a short trip to Japan next month just to go to that store. My personal style is very flambuoyant and extravagant, and I can already see so many pieces I want just from your photos alone! Those unique headpieces are calling out to me! I love that they’re so unique and it’s always fun to “shock” some people with crazy trends once in a while… Ahhhhh I can’t wait to goooo :(

    http://itsthekyliebabii.blogspot.com

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    • Camille Co

      Oh if that’s the case, then you will love this store for sure! :)

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  18. Katrin Tuano

    I love your outfit. It looks so calm and chill! I love the patterns. Haha I love everything about this post! I seriously want to visit Japan already! :))

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  20. gherilicious

    kitakore makes me wanna go to japan even more! *jealous*
    your legs are amazing! i thought you are wearing stockings.

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  23. Tasha D.

    I looove how the color of your hair pops! And you always wear the “it” hair color before it even becomes “it”! Just like when you were once a red head! Now, everyone craves for that color!

    Your shoes reminded me of those Celine Slip On Sneakers! Have you tried those too? This oh: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BG5DgyVCEAAhbCf.jpg I love the Black Pony Haired!

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    • Camille Co

      I didn’t know my hair color was “it” Good guessing on my part then haha! Thanks Tasha! :) And yes, I was this close to buying a pair of those Celines in Tokyo! :)

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  26. Rich

    There’s some pretty cutting edge stuff there. I’ll bet you would look amazing in a lot of those clothes. And you always accessorize your hands so well…they’re beautiful !!!

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    • Camille Co

      Thank you Rich! If I were a popstar, I’d definitely wear those! :)

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  29. Don Calloway

    What a lovely outfit. Those flats are the perfect match too. And the accessories, well, very modern. I’m sure you could have spent several days shopping there.

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  30. Yana

    I really love your jacket!! <3 I wonder where I can buy something like that here in Manila… (?) Also, I really want to ask this Ms. Camille… hahahaha I was just wondering if you really wear all those rings the whole day? Or is it for the blog post only? Hahaha! I'm sorry, I'm just curious haha! 'Coz whenever I wear a ring, I always find myself playing with it and taking it off all the time haha! :))

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    • Camille Co

      I do :) I wear them the entire day, else I’ll lose them haha! Thanks Yana!

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  31. Ren

    I just can’t. Can I just take every item in there? They’re all for grabs ;)

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  32. Lourine

    The stores are so cool! Parang part siya ng theme park. And you are really good on prints-on-prints. No surprise about that naman. Hehe.

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    • Camille Co

      There are some that are but there are some affordable ones too! Overall, good mix :)

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