Latest Developments at Lace And Buttons!

If you have been following Lace And Buttons' new collections on a regular basis, you may have noticed that we have not been adding new designs to our store for a while now. The reason is because we are currently in the midst of preparation for our very own self-manufactured designs and also formulating steps to improve our customers' shopping experience! All these processes are extremely time-consuming but we believe it is all worth it! We will be sharing more exciting news when the time comes. Meanwhile, we like to thank all our customers, fans and friends for your continual support :). And of course, there are still many stylish designs in-store now at Lace And Buttons and below are images of one of our recommended designs:

Houndstooth Sleeves Shift Dress From Lace And Buttons

This classic dress is designed with a loose fit so it can fit many sizes (approximately UK 8 to 14) which I thought was perfect! Also, I love that this high quality dress is so easy to accessorize with a statement necklace and one of my favorite belts.   

Hope you like our above recommendation and if you are looking for a great bargain fashion buy, do check out our Sales page at Lace And Buttons!

 

Till next time. 

Last Installment - Not to Be Missed Snippets of Osaka

This is the sixth and last photo diary taken in Osaka, Japan. It will contain snippets of images that were not included in the last five albums, but which holds memories of the trip which we find interesting and hope to keep. Enjoy!

A pair of real-life couple taking their wedding shoots in Osaka Castle! Just so romantic :)

We couldn't resist taking a few pictures of ladies in their maiko make-over ... after all, this is not a sight we are likely to find on the streets of Singapore!

A boutique selling gorgeous kimonos. It is not uncommon to find these shops in Osaka but the prices are really hefty!

An example of the Spring/Summer fashion found in the well-known malls of Osaka. Generally speaking, the designs are very romantic and sweet.

The magnificent Osaka Castle

An example of of a Love Hotel in Osaka. We thought the rose motif designs are really beautiful and creative!

The day (Above) and night Streets of Osaka

This hotel has really intriguing architecture! 

A close up picture of our rickshaw puller in Kyoto. Excellent customer service! 

An innovative costume sure helps to capture attention from passerby! Hopefully this Japanese lady managed to give out more flyers in her outstanding ensemble. 

Fine art and brocade decoration inside a high-end fine dining Japanese Restaurant

We had our most expensive meal in this fine dining restaurant!

Beautiful real flowers sold at a department store in Osaka

The sakura is equally mesmerizing by night

Just can't get enough pictures of these lovely sakura blooms!

A lone yellow bloom that caught our attention as it stood so regally by itself!

Cute monochrome colored ducks swimming care-freely 

This church is unique as it is located inside the top level of the hotel we stayed in! May be a great option for couples who want to hold a church wedding within a hotel setting. 

And that's all! We are truly glad to have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in the glory of nature as well as experienced a part of the rich culture of Japan during this trip to Osaka,. Definitely looking forward to making more trips to this beautiful country in the near future! 

The Nation's Kitchen - The Food Of Osaka, Japan!

This is the fifth photo diary of our Osaka trip and it will be totally dedicated to the yummy food we had tried while we were shopping and sight-seeing there! Although we only had a week to tour Osaka hailed as the "Nation's Kitchen", we were determined to try as many delicious food items as we possibly can accomplish. Without further ado, here are the pictures of the mouth-watering food we savored in Osaka:

SUSHI AND SIDE DISHES

Salmon Sushi

Unagi Sushi

Swiping Soya Sauce Over The Sushi With A Brush

Tuna And Scallop Sushi

Seafood Miso Soup

Chawamushi 

All above food items are from Central Market in Kiyobashi Mall, a famous and highly recommended restaurant in Osaka.

RICE AND NOODLES

Bamboo Rice With Seafood (Top) And Bamboo Rice With Unagi (Bottom)

Pork Slices Rice Bowl With Onsen Egg (Top) And Tonkatsu Rice Bowl (Bottom)

Both Rice Bowls Above Came With A Mini-Bowl Of Udon With Soup

Cold Soba With Chicken Patty Rice Bowl Set

Wagyu Beef Spaghetti (Top) And Cheesy Soup Spaghetti (Bottom) from Goemon Restaurant, Osaka.

Pork Ramen With Additional Leeks

Japanese Curry Rice With Tonkatsu (Top) And Ebi (Bottom) near Kiyobashi Train Station

SKEWERS AND GRILLED FOOD

Fried Skewers With Their Respective Sauces And Dips 

Traditional Grill With An Assortment Of Items (Above) And Top-Grade Wagyu Beef (Bottom)

Grilled Meat And Vegetable 

FAMOUS SNACKS 

Takoyaki 

Richly Filled Okonomiyaki (Top And Bottom)

Stone Grilled Gyoza

HIGH-END FINE DINING

First Course - Mini Mochi With Seafood

Second Course - Sashimi

Third Course - Cod Fish With Bamboo

Fourth Course - Fish Roe And Bamboo Soup

Fifth Course -  Glutinous Rice With Steam Fish

Sixth Course -  Rice With Miso Soup

Last Course -  Fruit Dessert

A Picture Of The Private Room Where The Food Was Served!

All the food items were from a high-end fine dining restaurant located inside the Yasaka shrine in central Kyoto.

Last but not least -

DESSERTS AND DRINKS

Black Sesame And Fresh Cream Puff (Both Top And Bottom)

Blueberry Millecrepe Cake

Blueberry Tart

Cheesecake and Green Tea Latte

Berries And Ice-Cream French Pastry With Hot Chocolate (Top And Bottom) from ChocoCro.

Donuts from Krispy Kreme, Osaka

Strawberry Latte

Strawberry And Banana Log Cake

Strawberry Short-Cake

Piping Hot Custard Buns (Top And Bottom)

Hokkaido Milk Ice-Cream With Mango

Soya Milk Green Tea And Soya Milk Latte With Organic Sugar

We will always remember the great flavors that tingled our taste buds for this whole trip! In fact, all the above photos made us feel really greedy and blessed at the same time!

Hope you enjoy these photos as much as we do and if you love eating, Osaka may be the next place to visit for your holidays.