Keiko's TanPoPo

Happy Mother's Day!!

2013-05-12T11:36:00.002-07:00

My daughter made me breakfast this morning!!

Pancake with strawberry jam (She made it at school) and chopped fresh strawberries, mini cupcake(pancake) with sausage and cheese!! yum!!

Lunch and outfits

2013-05-10T10:34:00.000-07:00

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School is almost over!! My mind is already in Japan...

I picked outfits for my trip already. I'll be there for 3 months! I need half of my closet but my husband said I can only bring one big luggage. boooo!

Let me share some of the outfits I picked!

Closet Sale!!

2013-05-07T08:32:00.005-07:00

Closet Sale!! Price reduced!!

I'm still trying to clear my closet before going to Japan! Probably this is the final round!!
Email me if you are interested in something! keiko.week@gmail.com

I'm also trying to find...

Striped Spinnaker Blazer XS or S

Pip Knit Blazer S

Miss Little Fashionista

2013-05-05T10:41:00.000-07:00

Today.. I want to share my daughter's outfits!!

She doesn't let me dress her anymore. She picks something and it has to be all over!!

Enjoy!

Stripe Day

Flower Day

Blue Day

Pink Day

Polka Dot Day

She even said it has to be "white" polka dot.. lol

I didn't take photos but she also had Yellow Day and "Light Blue Day"

It's Friday! Lunch + Pattern Collage Crops& Hexprint Maxi Skirt Review!

2013-05-03T09:58:00.000-07:00

Another week is over! Yay!!

This week's lunch!

It's been super hot like summer this week!

I tried the Pattern Collage Crops. These are very comfy, light weighted and for me it fits TTS. (Online review says it runs big?) The print is beautiful!

I was just playing with outfits and noticed something...

Isn't the right outfit look more slim?

I think it's the length of the tank under the Lace Medallions Tank.

Just couple inches but it makes you look fatter or more slim!

In this outfits, I am wearing Cost Plus necklace, Caramelo Necklace, Lace Medallions Tank.

Pattern Collage Crops. Jones Wide-Legs, Muted Turns Wedges.

And a quick review for Hexprint Maxi Skirt.

It's polyester and washable! It is stretchy waist, so I sized down to XS and it fits perfect.

I am 5'7" and length is perfect too! Love the pattern and love maxi!

I want to get the blue one when it goes on sale!

Anthropologie Mika Gladiators Brinjal Pendant Necklace review

2013-05-01T15:27:00.003-07:00

OMG

I just received these beauty...

They are gorgeous! Fits TTS, comfortable. Leather look fabulous and yummy.

If you are a shoe lover.. get them! Worth every penny!!

Mika Gladiators & Brinjal Pendant Necklace

And this necklace is chunky and love the volume of it. It was shipped from a store, and the person who packed it didn't know how to pack jewelry obviously, when I moved the box, it was making sound. I thought it was so sure it'd be broken when I opened it, but it was perfectly fine.
So it's well made, and beautiful!

I'll have Infinite Glisten Belt, Tic Glitz Belt, Mini Supernova Purse, Hexprint Maxi Skirt and Pattern Collage Crops review soon!

OOTD

2013-04-27T10:25:00.000-07:00

Sliced Shapes Tank, Fresh Cut Skirt

Charlie fatigue jacket (J Crew), Amethyst Necklace (similar here),

Cowboy boots

Happy Saturday!

It's been really hot in CA but last two days, it was windy and kind of chilly.

In the sun, it's hot! Especially in the car, but in the shade, it's freeeeezing! (well, maybe not but I'm dressed like I'm in summer, so the wind is just too cold without the sun!

Anyways, my new jackets from J Crew has been great help for this season! They are offering 25%off right now!!

Lunch

2013-04-26T10:12:00.001-07:00

It hasn't been easy since spring break is over..

We still have hard time getting up early in the morning!! I love my bed sooo much! Don't wanna leave my bed if I didn't have to!

Here are this week's lunch for my daughter.

I had to pick her up early yesterday (she had tummy ache), and she ended up eating this lunch at home with me and I discovered something..
I always thought this cheese and ham roll was small enough for one bite. But not really.. She would put it in her mouth but she had it mouth full..
I think I need to make it somehow smaller. I don't want her to choke!

And this is today's. I cut the ham half, so she won't have hard time! Inside is chedder and mashed potato!!

Hope she is having fun with her friends at school now :) :) xoxo

20%off bottoms promo!

2013-04-25T14:12:00.001-07:00

Yes!! Thank you Anthropologie!

This morning, I woke up and received exciting email from Anthropologie <3 <3

20% off full priced pants, shirts, skirts, Now through Sunday!!

Remember I said I have some cute stuff in my shopping bag already??

Well, today.. I had to purchase them!

With 20%off and my birthday coupon code, 15%off..

Here are what I bought today!

Infinite Glisten Belt

I tried this at my local store this morning. I ordered S but I might have to exchange it to M..

Tic Glitz Belt

Mini Supernova Purse

I saw this in store the other day, and thought it'd be cute to walk with this in Kyoto!

Hexprint Maxi Skirt

Oh, this was so perfect. I tried it on, and really wanted to get it right then. I'm glad I waited a bit.

Pattern Collage Crops & Mika Gladiators & Brinjal Pendant Necklace

These three items are love at first sight! I tried on the pants, fits TTS, never seen the necklace or the sandals in person, but I have a high hope!!

All of these are for my trip to Japan! I'm sooo excited!

Did you buy anything with this promo?? or your birthday coupon??

New creations

2013-04-22T19:29:00.000-07:00

Last Spring's Outfits

2013-04-19T15:46:00.000-07:00

Well, I haven't taken any outfit photos lately..

Maybe because I am trying not to pay attention to fashion (stay away from shopping) or I am simply busy being a mom.

I reeeeally really want to buy new clothes for summer vacation, though!!

I have found cute items online already. I have bunch of items in my shopping cart with my birthday coupon waiting.

What am I waiting for???

I am waiting for half year tag sale to come... or close enough to get PA!! (Most of the items are too new, though..)

I will share the cuties when I buy them!! Until then, it's a secret!!

So, here are the outfits I wore in last spring.

These outfits are from last year. I don't need any new clothes, don't I???

Left: Cissus Button-Up, Gingham, Tomato Picking Skirt, Trinket Flats, Knots

Right: Nepal Jacket, H&M Tank, Fantastic Field Skirt, Foxglove Boots

Left: Skewed Pullover, Vigoss Premium Collection,

Right: Tombolo Dress, Boutonniere Belt, Jeffrey Campbell Sandals

Left: Eva Dress by Darling

(Available on my blog sale. This photo was taken when I tried it on)

Finest Hour Heels

Right: Delicate Things Necklace, Emcee Tee, H&M tank, AG Farrah Skinny,

Masai Mary-Janes

Early Bird Chemise, Hand-Crocheted Mini-Dress,

Three Beacons Belt, Bowed Lacerta Mary-Janes

Last summer outfits post coming next!

Liebster Award + Latest news + Today's lunch

2013-04-18T21:29:00.004-07:00

Thank you for nominating my blog, Jenni the Gnome Lover!
Here are the answers for your questions!

1.) What is your favorite childhood memory?
hmmm... Is it weird I don't have any memory from my childhood? All I remember is some bad things..

2.) Where is the most amazing place you have traveled to?
Switzerland! It was beautiful.

3.) What is your least favorite household chore?\
Picking up hubby's laundry on the floor..

4.) What is your favorite meal?
Japanese Miso Tonkatsu

5.) Why did you start a blog?
Because I wanted to share my purchases and outfits with my friends in Japan. I stopped writing in Japanese though..

6.) What is your favorite movie?
It's a TV show, but all I can think is Game of Thrones

7.) Do you speak another language?
Yes

8.) What is the best deal you have gotten?
hmm... I got a $300 dress for $20. lol

9.) What advice would you have given your younger self?
Save money.

10.) Would you travel to outer space, given the opportunity?
No. I like staying on the earth. haha No. I don't even like hiking..

11.) Do you like camping?
No. I don't even like hiking..

Spring break is over.. and I can't wait for the summer vacation already!!

I've been busy with lots of things lately.

I started to play piano again. (I learned it for a bit when I was a kid)
I started to play tennis. (Just for fun and exercise)
I made some jewelry for myself and friends.

And latest news, I made a skirt and a dress for my daughter :)

Here is today's lunch.
My daughter asked me to make a face.. and this is what happened. lol It could be cuter but I wanted her to eat more meat... and did not know what to do this morning..

Don't forget to check my closet sale!! Here!

Summer Jewelry

2013-04-13T23:18:00.003-07:00

Oh, tomorrow is already Sunday! I missed EA's outfit again!

I've been sick and had no energy to do anything more than I had to...

I am still recovering, and I made another necklace and a pair of earrings that could go well with Maxi for the summer!!

Finally!! Zodiac Necklace

2013-04-11T08:19:00.000-07:00

I finally made the Zodiac Heirloom Pendant look alike!

I've been lazy and also was not easy to find beads that had perfect shapes and colors to match the necklace.

Anyways, here is the necklace I made!

I am Taurus!! YAY!

Here is what I thought..
If I ever fall in love with something in a store..
I should just buy it. lol

Not worth the time and energy to find the same thing somewhere or make something similar...

My little girl is learning to write!!

2013-04-10T00:58:00.000-07:00

Oh I had to share this on my blog..

When I was in the kitchen, she was making sound in her room, like..
Woo Woo Woo Ap Ap Ap..

I was wondering what she was doing but later, she gave me this letter.

It says..

"Miley (her name) Would you want some apple juice?"

xoxo

Jenni from Gnome lover is having a sweet give away! Enter here!!

Closet Sale! Updated!

2013-04-09T17:46:00.000-07:00

~~New Pointelle Diamond Sweater Tee　S $50 $40shipped~~ SOLD

New Kittery Blazer　2 ~~$45~~ $40 shipped

Elornis Shift S ~~$75~~ $70 shipped worn once

EUC Urban Outfitters belt S $15 shipped

New J Crew Chevron Tie Belt S $15 shipped

Worn once Anthropologie Midas Braids Belt S ~~$20~~ $18shipped

New Bocagrande Dress XS $248 runs a bit big ~~$90 shipped~~ >>$80 shipped

Cloud Art Dress XS worn once ~~$90 shipped~~ >>$80 shipped Pending

New Oblique Blooms Dress size 0 $258 ~~$90 shipped~~ straps included >>$80 shipped

New Eva Dress by Darling ~~$85 shipped~~>> $70 shipped

Scattered Stellata Dress S ~~$80~~ $60 shipped worn once

New Camellia Blouse S ~~$95~~ $70 shipped

EUC Secret Keeper Tank S ~~$20 shipped~~-> $18 shipped

~~New Flecos Fringed Pullover $70$50 shipped~~ SOLD

NWT Tartan Boucle Blazer size 2 ~~$60 shipped~~>>$50 shipped

NWT Umbered Houndstooth Coat S ~~$85~~ $80 shipped SOLD

Gunpowder Boots $268 size 8 worn few times $160 shipped

Free People Maxi

2013-04-03T10:22:00.000-07:00

Good morning!!

I just placed order at Free People..

Jenni from Gnome Lover looks lovely in her free people dresses on EA's reader outfit posts.
I love maxi and her outfits always catch my eyes!

Here's what I ordered!

Stripe Dip Dye Maxi

Spirit Water Dress

Miles of Henley Dress

Anthropologie had new markdowns yesterday but I didn't buy anything. I thought I did good....

I want these, but will have to wait til it gets 2nd cut. :( :(

Clothing
Current/Elliott The High Waist Crop Skinny Jeans
Bloomfall Peplum Tank
Emanation Cardigan
Striped Raglan Sweatshirt
Patchwork Chambray Buttondown
Transfigured Folds Cowlneck

Shoes
Nalo Heels
Dotted Heights Wedges

Bags
Las Ramblas Hobo
Rita Colorblocked Purse
Seafarer's Tote

And I see some pop back in my wishlist (April 3 10:20AM)

Tape Yarn Pullover XS, S $19.95
Here & There Tee, Solid Black/Blue/Red $19.95
Growing Love Dress S $79.95 I have this dress and it's lovely! Me
Metallic Taika Flats 37/39 $29.95

Recent Outfits and New Jewelry

2013-03-29T12:58:00.002-07:00

Oh wow! It's already Friday! Time goes by so quickly these days!

I've been shopping my own closet and trying to put outfit from what I have in there!

I really want to take advantage of Anthro's 20%off promo but I'm saving up for my trip to Japan in summer!

I'll probably break down in May, which is my birthday and anniversary month..

Elornis Shift, Onshore Breeze Cardi, Madame Mountaineer Boots

Reed Shirtdress, Rectangle Rings Belt,

Toecap Treasure Flats, Yemaya Necklace

And I'd like to share some jewelry that I made for myself this week :)

I love gold jewelry but this year, I want to try some silver!

I am not completely sure about the necklace, so it might change.

I really love this zodiac necklace Anthro had long time ago, and been meaning to make one just like it, but it's been hard to find pieces.

Does anyone have the original version? How big is it?? How does it look like on??

Don't forget to check my blog sale!

20% Off Dress!!

2013-03-26T13:31:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon, Ladies!
Last night, I was browsing Anthropologie and noticed all the full priced dresses were marked down in my wishlist!

Too bad I can't spend any money right now..

There are many dresses I want!!

Silk Mabel Dress
This looks so cute! Silk and washable!!?

Smocked Malee Dress I want a new white dress for summer. I believe it'll be short for me, but can wear it as a tunic, right??

Chessia Dress (review here) Oh, I have three striped dresses, but this... I think I have to have it. The fit was perfect!

Bottle Green Dress I think this is new arrival. I am a sucker for mint color. I reeeally want to try this!

Klompen Tulip Dress I've had my eye on this dress for a while now. It's a casual dress. I could imagine wearing it to my daughter's school!!

Cebu Maxi Dress I wish this was full maxi. I love the pattern but why is front short!? I hate that design.

Triple Bow Dress Ugh. Another stripes!! But... check out the detail in the back!! It's so cute.. How many stripe dress do I need? I keep telling myself but umm I want this too..

Skyscape Maxi Dress It's a stunning dress. I love maxi and I don't have maxi with this color! I need to have it!

Floral Filigree Shirt Dress From front, it looks fab but in the back, it doesn't look like it has a shape. I want to try it on. I love the sleeves!

Athena Dress Man, is this going to go on sale!? Is it a good chance?? I love love love this dress on Sayaka, and want to see if it works for me! I love the color!

Segmented Labyrinth Dress Why is this so expensive? I love the pattern and the color is perfect.

Did you already used this promo?? Or will you??
I reeeally want some new dresses but first, I need to sell... boo!

Check out my blog sale here :)

Last night, I was playing with my daughter and ended up making a pair of earrings for me!

Have a wonderful day!

OOTD

2013-03-23T12:08:00.000-07:00

Dixie Dot Dress, Floriography Cardigan, Foxglove Boots

Just like the catalog shot!

And over, I wore Boyfriend Fatigue Jacket $168

Personally, I like it closed. It shows off the details of the jacket!

Lunch! and blog sale price reduced!!

2013-03-22T11:07:00.001-07:00

It's Friday already!!??

check out my blog sale!!

Spring

2013-03-16T18:51:00.000-07:00

Hi! It was such a beautiful day today!
I took my daughter to a local puppet show this morning, then had a picnic with her cousin.

It was really hot.. I need to buy a new sunhat for my daughter!

It's sad to say bye bye to my precious boots, but I cant say that I'm happy to see my sandals out of boxes!

Right: Dappled Sea Blouse, AG Stevie Ankle Color, (new color available here) Muted Turns Wedges

Left: Fan Folds Tunic, Crocheted Hydrangea Pullover Plicro Floral Ikat Stet Slim, Finest Hour Heels

Blog Sale

2013-03-14T10:57:00.001-07:00

NWT Tartan Boucle Blazer size 2 $60 shipped

NWT Macchiato Jumper size 4

Runs small. It fits like size 2 ~~$60~~ $50 shipped

~~NWOT Tria Sweater Skirt Small $60 $50 shipped~~ SOLD

I found a tiny whole but I sew it and now can't even see where it was.
Please check the photos!!

This is from inside.

This is how it looks from outside.

EUC Secret Keeper Tank $20 shipped

~~Modcloth Pony Tales Top S $30 $25 shipped~~　SOLD

~~NWOT ShopRuche Elite and Chic Bow Top S $45 shipped~~ SOLD

New Eva Dress by Darling ~~$100~~ $90 shipped

please email
keiko.week@gmail.com

Review Chessia Dress and Trousers

2013-03-14T10:12:00.001-07:00

Hello!! My daughter is at school and I have couple hours for myself this morning!! YAY!

I have some reviews to share!!

Chessia Dress $148

Chessia Dress $148 Fits TTS. I am wearing size 2. The laces on the chest is pretty, and the patterns are cute! Has pockets, and the attached slip has cute lace trim (it is hidden) aaaand washable!!

If I didn't have Madewell Striped Duet Dress, I'd buy this, but for now, just wishlisted!

Brocade Charlie Trousers $118

I tried on many pants on this day and Brocade Charlie Trousers $118 were my favorite. Anthro site review says runs large but to me, it was TTS or even had to size up. I know I've gained some weight lately.. so I will try them again after I loose some!!
Love the detail!! These will be my next patterned pants!

Megaflora Charlie Trousers $118

I had a high hope for Megaflora Charlie Trousers $118 but it was disappointing.
Runs small, I had to size up. They looked cute on model shot, and probably most people love these, but just not for me. The green flowers are on the side where fattest part on legs, and my thigh looked huge in these. I just couldn't stand myself in these. Pass!

Miniflora Charlie Trousers $118

Miniflora Charlie Trousers $118 fits small on me, I sized up. (but again, I've gained some weight these days, so it might be TTS?) Love the flowers and love the detail of the hem. These were the only ones that had this hem.

Gap
1969 printed always skinny skimmer jeans $69.95
1969 floral always skinny skimmer jeans ~~$69.95~~ $54.99

They both fit TTS. They are little cheap looking but hey, they are cheap! Gap is offering 30%OFF right now!!

J Crew

I can not find this shirt online. It was light weight and soft shirt. I loved it!! I hope it won't sell out before I get to buy it!!

Chambray Shirtdress $118 Fits TTS It's simple, and cute!

Stripe Jersey Maxiskirt $75
Since it's stretchy waist, I sized down to XS. I love this but can't find this color online. Very light and soft and cozy!!

J Crew's Boyfriend Fatigue Jacket $168 and Charlie Fatigue Jacket $188 review coming soon!

Today's lunch box!

Lunches!

2013-03-09T04:11:00.000-08:00

I have so much things I want to share on my blog, but let me share my daughter's lunch boxes first!!
I am hoping I'll have time for sitting in front of computer this weekend!!

I was hoping she'd eat spinach but she didn't.. boo! But she loves these organic carrots! I do not know what they are called, the ones with leaves on it, I just wash them and cut them in sizes and boil them until it's very soft. They are very sweet!

This was on Valentine's day. Lots and lots of love for my daughter!!

She loves blueberries, so I put them in the lunch almost every time now. I believe this day, I forgot to set the timer for the rice cooker and I had to make something else. lol

Oh and Edamame peas are her favorite too :)

She liked these eggs. :) I added seaweed in it. How to make this rolled egg? I found it on youtube!

Oh my! I made this in 15 minutes.. I overslept this morning! yes, it happens!
Her another favorite, Umeboshi (pickled plum) Plus mandarin orange and banana!

This was yesterday's. Each rice balls has whole Umeboshi in it!
The brown thing is home made croquette with tonkatsu sauce on it.

Any ideas are welcome fellow Moms! I need more ideas!