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109 and Tapas & Tapas

On monday I wanted to meet some friends so I invited a three people that I knew was in Tokyo to hang out. A spontaneous meetup, maybe.

One of the persons I invited was Max, and he had brought with him his girlfriend and two of his classmates too (Marina and Jarrod)! I love meeting new people.

When two of the original people I invited hadn’t met up yet after almost 1 hour, we all decided to do something else instead. Max’s friends wanted to check out the Shibuya 109 stores so we decided to go and have a look.

109 men's building

I hadn’t been in the men’s building before and I have to say that I was very surprised about how many stores it was there! You could find anything fitting blingbling-style to forest/military-style to crazy and flashy-styles. Men’s fashion is serious business too!!!

I saw this... interesting sweater in one of the stores. lol

After this we went to the regular 109 store, and I had to look around in the D.I.A. store. At first the shop staff welcomed me like they use to do here in Japan when new customers enter. BUT to my surprise they continued to talk, and I tried to say/show in a polite way that I didn’t know Japanese. Then one of the girls said “You cool style” and they continued to talk in Japanese.  :ansikthihi: In cases like this I wish I knew any Japanese.

Max came to my rescue and translated a bit for me. We told the staff that we were all were from different countries and we chatted a bit (in my case communicating with body language lol). Max later told me the staff said they liked my style and makeup.

One of the staff girls knew a few English words and we communicated with those and body language. I tried to show her that I was looking for belts (I decided to buy a new one as I was so sad after losing the other one), and the girl showed me where they had their belts.

I tried on a few ones and decided to buy two (lol ). Then the shop staff girl asked me if I was interested in tops and jeans, and showed me their newest items. She also asked me if it was cold in Norway and needed any jackets. Haha, such a cute and lovely girl. I guess we were looking very funny when we communicated trough body language. We both laughed and it seemed like she also had a lot of fun.

When I wanted to pay, the cashier said something to me in Japanese. The first shop staff girl said something to her and the cashier quickly understood that I didn’t know any Japanese. She said “You are pretty and cool style”.

The shop staff in D.I.A. are so nice!! They really gave me a good service even though I don’t know any Japanese at all. It’s pretty dangerous for me, though – I know I will come back again and buy more stuff hahahaha

Mika and I outside, in front of their shop

The two belts I've bought. I later realized that I should have picked one in another color or a more different design. Click for bigger!

We all agreed on going to eggnam to take a set of purikura.

Me and Mika sitting in front of the mirror fixing ourselves up a bit

Today's outfit: top: NewYorker, earrings: GinaTricot, bracelets: H&M and Glitter, shorts: GALSTAR, belt: D.I.A. boots: GALSTAR, undershorts: no brand, purse: CHANEL

This is how one of our pictures ended up like. LOL our eyes O_O Left: Max and Mika, Right: Jarrod and Marina. And me in front!

In eggnam there was a free lottery-thing for the ladies. All of us got a free candy-thing and one try at claw crane machine game, which were located upstairs. I guess this is a good way to promote the gaming center above, I had no idea it was one upstairs!!!

They had a lot of claw crane machines!

Mika got all of our 1-try-for-free-tickets and she won a huge box with biscuits~ She made it look so easy, but I KNOW I suck at these kind of games hahaha.

Anyways, we went to Starbucks and ordered something to drink while we waited for Marcus. Max and Mika were really nice and waited with me, thank you :stemningkluss:

Hachiko!!

I love dogs haha, and of course I had to take a picture of me in front of the statue~ I had heard the story about Hachiko long time ago.

When Marcus came we decided to take purikura, so we went to eggnam again lol.

I like this one the best :)

We were both hungry and decided to go to Tapas & Tapas, Marcus had told me about this place before and he told me he wanted to go to this place with me.

On their menu they had complete dinner for couples, which included everything where we basically shared each dish.

We paid 2.000 JPY each for all of this. That was a lot of tasteful food for the price!

I’m a huge fan of Italian food and this was sooo amazing~ If you crave for some Italian while you’re in Tokyo this is the place to go!

The obligatory "in front of ...." picture. Here I was in front of the Tapas & Tapas restaurant.

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  1. wendiie ♥ wrote:

    I loveee your oufit and those belts you bought ! Wish I could go to Japan and shop at shibuya 901 :ansiktxx:

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    Monica Tang Reply:
    november 10th, 2011 at 16:30

    Thank you so much! Do like me, work and save like crazy and one day you will be here too!

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    Posted 10 nov 2011 at 16:27
  2. Mariah wrote:

    I love your blog so much! Well the staff was right telling you you looked cool (:

    You’re such an inspiration for me! Your hair and clothes always look so well done and pretty and you put so much effort into everything, including your blog!

    Your amazing! I wish I was such a dedicated gal ): But I’m too dumb and lazy ):

    (btw how the FUCK is your body so perfect when you eat all that delish food and drink frappucinos ;__; your uber hot! do you exercise? count calories? I’m sorry if asking this is nosy :S )

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    Monica Tang Reply:
    november 25th, 2011 at 08:54

    Hi and thank you so much for your nice comment!

    I don’t see myself as a dedicated gal, though! The only thing I’m doing is just to be myself, and thats all that matters! :) be yourself!

    Hahaha. I don’t COUNT calories, but I have to admit I pick food with less calories over food with much calories!

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    Posted 10 nov 2011 at 17:13
  3. Nora wrote:

    Monica, you’re so pretty I love reading your adventures. I wish I could visit Tokyo one day when my daughters are a little bit older. I don’t know Japanese too. It has to be hard but it seems funny tho!
    Much love.

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    Posted 10 nov 2011 at 17:26
  4. Johanna wrote:

    Hi Monica! You are my favorite Gyaru and I love your style very much, you are my biggest inspiration! :bjornskrik:

    Thanks for your comment,it was nice to have! I was so surprised :hellohopp:
    http://lolipoppiii.blogspot.com

    ~Love u! :bjornhjerter:

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    Posted 10 nov 2011 at 18:12
  5. Shyr wrote:

    I live vicariously through this blog. Lol

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    Posted 10 nov 2011 at 18:16
  6. Margrethe wrote:

    AHH så my god mat. Jeg vil ha kake :( KAGA, som læreren min sier. :matkake:

    Jeg vil ta mer purikura åååee. Jeg var så svett og sminkeløs når jeg tok i London hahha. :stemningtarer:

    Du er pen, as always. Sykt fint antrekk. Prøver å finne lignende undershorts, men det er helt umulig buhu :C

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    Posted 10 nov 2011 at 18:55
  7. Ingvild wrote:

    Jentene i 109 butikkene er så hyggelige.. noen litt mer pratsomme en andre ja! Husker hvordan det var selv, skulle ønske jeg kunne japansk xD

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    Posted 10 nov 2011 at 19:35
  8. M wrote:

    You are lying next to me right now, more beautiful than ever :kittywtf: :tingsloyfe:

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    Posted 10 nov 2011 at 20:39
  9. Cami wrote:

    Can i be you when i grow up? :msngrat:
    You’re so cute!! Your outfits are perfect, your hair, make up.. buys.. DD: Let me be you :bjornblunk:
    HAHAHAHAH *stalker :lol: *
    You’re a gorgeous gal! :bjornhjerter:

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    Posted 10 nov 2011 at 23:00
  10. Mikirin wrote:

    I have to say that in the picture of your outfit you’re a great inspiration for me!!! For some reason the D.I.A staff “congratulated” your style! *0*

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    Posted 10 nov 2011 at 23:18
  11. Sami wrote:

    Oh my god you look so amazing :tingrose:

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    Posted 11 nov 2011 at 00:55
  12. stella lee wrote:

    nice style you have monica :tingrosevoks: yay for being praised by japanese :tingbjelle: lol
    and the belts look awesome!! im in keen for new belt like that as well, mine got ripped off bitten by my dog T_T

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    Posted 11 nov 2011 at 02:02
  13. Laura wrote:

    Yay :bjornglad: Max!
    Did you give him a hug for me? ;____;

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    Monica Tang Reply:
    november 25th, 2011 at 08:55

    EEEK, I forgot to say hi to him from you!! SO SORRY!!!

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    Posted 11 nov 2011 at 09:20
  14. Holly wrote:

    I’m so Jelly of you and your D.I.A. Belts! They are gorgeous. Love all your outfits, and those grey lace-up boots are luuusshh. :stemninghjertebank:

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    Posted 11 nov 2011 at 13:39
  15. Chanel wrote:

    Soo jealous!! The belts are so cute! and the purikura too!
    And the food!!
    :( So jealous!! :bjorngrate:
    You look great btw

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    Posted 19 nov 2011 at 02:50
  16. Tirin wrote:

    Love those belts! And your boots are awesome! :) You and Marcus always look so cute together :tingrosebling:

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    Posted 21 nov 2011 at 18:04
  17. Monica Tang wrote:

    Thank you so much for all the nice comments!!

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    Posted 25 nov 2011 at 08:56

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