Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty

An exhibition of your favorite character Hello Kitty as apart of the 40th Anniversary Celebration

If you are a Hello Kitty fan, you are not going to be able to handle yourself at the Japanese American National Museum's Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty, the first large-scale Hello Kitty museum retrospective in the United States. Located in the heart of LA's Little Tokyo district, visitors can experience an array of unique and rare Hello Kitty products and merchandise from the Sanrio archives, as well as as selection of innovative contemporary artworks inspired by Hello Kitty and her world. I was absolutely blown away by the mass amounts of memorabilia and merchandise that was on display and getting to really experience this iconic character's history and impact on pop culture around the world. Stepping through the first room alone brought a flood of memories from my childhood, I mean, Hello Kitty was my childhood; the pencil cases/pouches, the gum packets, the trinkets, accessories, and more. It was fascinating to get to see how Hello Kitty merchandise was used to create fashion looks and the interpretations of the beloved icon through different artists perspectives. Visit the exhibition until April 26, 2015:

TICKETS

Non-JANM Members
$20 for adults
$10 for youth ages 6�17
Free for children ages 5 and under
All admissions are based on timed entry and no re-entry is allowed. Obtaining tickets in advance is strongly encouraged.

JANM Members
FREE admission (one visit per day), Early Admission on Weekends

Japanese American National Museum
100 North Central Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-625-0414

Fall to Winter Outfit with Cape

Transitioning into Winter // What I Wore to the Hello! Exploring the Supercute World of Hello Kitty Exhibit at the JANM
There has been all this buzz about the Hello Kitty Exhibit at the Japanese American National Museum in DTLA that I had to check it out and share it on FFF (hence the Hello Kitty pin and sticker that may show in my outfit photos). I'm still sorting through all the photos (I took SO many, and that's an understatement); but in the meantime, here's what I wore for a somewhat cold day in LA which means it's transitioning into winter for us Southern Californians.

Hat, August
Reversible Bardot Necklace, Samantha Wills
Rings, Forever 21 & Papers and Peonies
Dress, Urban Outfitters
Cape, Lex & Mila
Vince Camuto Boots, Tootsies Shoe Boutique Newport
Backpack,Thrifted from Goodwill

I wanted to wear a dress but knew it was going to be a tad windy so I layered a cape coat over my dress which I could wear from day to night since I'd be in LA all day. Instead of wearing ankle booties, I opted for knee high boots to keep my legs covered up more and kept my head warm with a hat (which I chose in burgundy to bring out the colors of the dress). In Southern California during this season, we usually experience chilly mornings and fairly mild mid-70� temps; so layering up too much during the morning can lead to a toasty day. Throw on a lightweight jacket or coat over your look and add a scarf in the morning which you can easily take off in the afternoons. Shorts may not seem so appropriate at this time but if you want to bare a little leg, wear a dress or skirt that hits mid thigh or above the knee and add tall boots (get into the winter season by wearing knee high socks). What's your favorite piece or accessory to wear during the winter? And stay tuned for photos and coverage from the Hello Kitty Exhibit!