Daiso Japan

So much cuteness in one store! On a routine trip to Daiso Japan with my mom I stocked up on some usuals such as the face masks, but I suddenly couldn't resist all the cute pinkness that surrounded me. For the longest time I would bypass these items as I used to categorize them as frivolities, though this time I gave in, and I am so glad I did.

Most of these items remind me of variations that I had when I was younger.  I had a penchant for pretty stationary and for corresponding with my friends and even my mom though we lived in the same house! It was all about beautifying with stickers, cut outs from magazines, scented perfume cards, lipstick kisses, anything to personalize and hopefully make the recipient smile. The more I think about it as I am typing this the more I want to bring back those days, this could very well be the start of it all over again!

I love the mini dishes and mugs, they are super practical and of course cute. Plus I love the girly, charming colors and polka dots.

I always had a piggy bank when I was a kid and found this one which is a bunny, I believe, but it also reminds me of a kitten. Perfect for collecting loose change that gathers at the bottom of my handbag most often.

I am in love with the black thigh highs with white bows. I had a similar pair in high school only the bows were on the sides, not the front. I so missed those! I am so happy that the 90s trends are beginning to resurface because those times were some of my favorite. I always think to recreate past looks, regardless of what's going on on the runways or in fashion magazines, however it is sometimes difficult because those shoes, clothes, accessories aren't as accessible. Time to get creative anyway...

P.S. I love the new Daiso Japan at the Fremont Hub in Fremont. It's so bright, shiny, inviting, glossy, super friendly customer service, nicely displayed products, awesome lighting and super clean and organized! Can't wait to go back!

Also, no trip to Daiso is complete without a couple of bags of the delicious HI-CHEW candy. My favorite is strawberry and banana!

Recent Drugstore Purchases

One way I love to relax is walking around drug stores late at night by myself ever so slowly down all the aisles picking up my favorite essentials and discovering old favorites.

On this particular evening I surprise myself by not over buying things on a whim but sticking strictly to what I actually needed.

I have always loved the way Nivea products smell, I can remember a jar always being in the house as a kid so naturally the smell just stuck with me. This beautiful glass jar, I love the navy color and white lettering. It conjures up visions of the ocean for me for no particular reason, most likely something from years past which I can't access at the moment, but it transports me back to my childhood in Europe, nonetheless. I love the texture and the richness of this creme. My only gripe is that I wish they would change out some of the ingredients such as the mineral oil, petrolatum, microcrystalline wax, lanolin alcohol, to more body-friendly alternatives. While I am sure that that would cure the product of its original charm, from a healthy standpoint I would just feel better about it. I love this creme for hands and feet.

Wet n Wild nail polish in I Red a Good Book, because I need every beautiful red nail polish that there is!

Pantene Pro-V detangler because it smells so good and it's a little bit extra moisture for my hair throughout the day without it feeling weighed down or heavy.

I don't know about anyone else but I could never have enough black racer-back tank tops and black leggings. I buy 2-3 of each every couple of months, they are so versatile, comfortable and the foundation of most of my outfits.

And of course a soft & cute pair of baby pink house slippers because I don't like to walk around barefoot in the house.

What are your favorite things to pick up at the drugstore? :)