Hello Kitty Sightings in Chinatown and Downtown LA

Yesterday was Celina Rei’s Birthday! (you can still wish her a Happy Bday because we will be celebrating at her favorite Korean BBQ restaurant this weekend)…

It was also my hang-out-with-Jessica-Letti-and-Lonnie-day — which means dim sum, boba, shopping, Hello Kitty sightings — similar to what happened last time we hung out in Downtown.

Lonnie’s Kitty radar was super strong that day! She spotted this pink blinged out phone before me, which I think might be a tad bit embarrassing, right? Anyway, I ran after the girl (actually, more like power walked, lol) and told her I love Hello Kitty and I need to take a picture of her sidekick… I wish I was paying more attention so I could have gotten a better shot that included the front of her charm also.

We also spotted the usual stuff that you expect to find in Downtown LA…

There are also a bunch of craft shops in the area. We found spots where you can get rhinestones and Swarovski crystals for a price that is pretty close to wholesale (depending on how much you buy and how sharp your bargaining skills are). Possibly another project to put on my list of to-do’s…

And I got two surprise treats in Chinatown yesterday! The first is this Sanrio capsule toy machine I found inside Lollicup on Hill Street. I know it is such a small thing to be happily surprised by, but I was!

Here is the mirror I got:

And the next surprise treat is… Hmmm… It is so special that it needs it’s own entry! ^_^

Barrow Hello Kitty Jewelry…

Can’t Get Enough of Happy Six

I really cannot get enough of Happy Six. It is totally kawaii overload in that shop. I love the “Save Our ANIMALS” shirt Amandabot is holding up (made by Public Library). I have a plushie of the Hello Kitty dressed up as a lion!

I saw this tokidoki shirt as we were walking out of the store… Everything tokidoki has been creating is super-kawaii since day one! This is Donuttella (Simone Legno’s characters also have the cutest names):

Pink and brown Hello Kitty iPod case…

Same case turned around. I did not really like this too much. This pink and brown design is a new series of bags and luggages so there is more… Maybe it has to grow on me? Anyway, I don’t think I like the star in her other ear either.

Em holding up a red and white floral patterned Hello Kitty bag:

Hello Kitty x Loungefly grey wallet:

Hello Kitty x Loungefly Heart/Bolt Coin Bag:

Em modeling a matching bag:

The Happy Six jewelry case:

There were a few shelves devoted to Hello Kitty…

Hello Kitty x Tarina Tarantino… Btw, there is a Sparkling Summer Sale going on — up to 60% off — until June 9th… I wish I had $$$…

I have been noticing that every time I go into Happy Six, more and more Hello Kitty and tokidoki merch is stocked. Hello Kitty even has her own designated spot:

Not as much Hello Kitty as you can find in your Sanrio shop, but enough to keep me coming back, just in case.

Kimora Lee Simmons x Hello Kitty — New Arrivals

New arrivals from Kimora Lee Simmons for Hello Kitty on Sanrio. I did not see them available on Kimora Lee Simmons for Hello Kitty or Neiman Marcus yet. It seems like this collection just released is a little bit less expensive than previous releases. Prices range from $350 to $1295 USD.

Hello Kitty diamond and satin silver ring:

I love the cute details on this flower ring:

Diamonds, sapphires and mother of pearl, oh my!

Watches come in a super cute pink case:

Hello Kitty diamond and satin silver pendents/necklaces:

Diamonds, pink sapphires and silver flower medallion and charm bracelet (love the charm bracelet):

Black diamond silhouette pendent and back clasp:

Knock-Off Hello Kitty Stuff at Venice

My number one favorite place to find knock-off Hello Kitty stuff is in Downtown LA… My second favorite place is Venice. I spotted these shorts at one of the shops on the Venice boardwalk…

I saw these necklaces in another shop…

If you go to Venice, make sure to keep an eye out for bags too — there are plenty of Hello Kitty bags (girls’ backpacks and cute little purses)… It’s kinda fun to spot them out — even though my sister gets annoyed with me very easily and tries to ignore me… I always point out Hello Kitty to her.