Hello Kitty celebrates her 35th birthday this year, and for the last few weeks Royal/T – a cafe, store and gallery – has been playing host to a wealth of Hello Kitty themed events. Friday, November the 13th was the Bats & Cats Masquerade, produced by the two women of Bubble Punch, welcoming all of those dark at heart to come out in their spooky finery and enjoy the Hello Kitty themed festivities.
I went with Kitten Teeth (of Kitten Teeth vintage) and even though we arrived early we still ended up waiting an exceptionally long time to be let in. I wouldn’t really have minded except it was a very chilly night and I do not hold up well in cold weather. Regardless, once in the fun was ON and it was truly a spectacle to partake in, a feast for the eyes and Hello Kitty enthusiasts as art, products and cuteness were everywhere. Picture taking was a challenge as the crowd was gigantic, but we managed to snap quite a few images anyway
After waiting well over 90 minutes, I needed a drink
Balloons!
Cake!
Cupcakes for sale
Stephiee, I love your hair!
DJ Amanda Jones, one of my favorite DJs ever!
More adorable hair!
The girl on the right won the costume contest
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How’d you like to rock out with Hello Kitty?
Tarina Tarantino wares for sale
Hee. Her gas mask is Hello Kitty themed, too!
Two geektastic L.A. bloggers
Shark girl should have won a prize, too! Ha ha
Cute, pink, glasses and super tall! She can be a DC Super Hero!
This installation is so rad. The base changed colors.
Awesome performance by The Wandering Marionettes
Cyber-Goth Hello Kitty!
Oh, sparkly
More rockin’ hair!
Kitten Teeth taking a balloon ride!
Yours truly having fun in a Hello Kitty hot air balloon!
Here are some pics of me acting goofy after getting ready ~
Close up of make-up sans glasses
With the final touches, a sparkly hat Kitten Teeth loaned me
Glad you made it!!!
You looked amazing, btw
what an awesome party huh?! i’m the girl with the turquoise/purple hair ^^
You’re adorable; I loooooooooooove your hair & outfit!
What a great looking party..everyone looks amazing, too! And lots of great hair XD Wish I could have been there, but glad to see all the lovely pictures!
You look FANTASTIC! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog-wow, that’s amazing that you went from a 14 to a 10…mad props! And that event looks like it was super fun!
TOO CUTE. Good lordy. Too bad I missed it. Glad you had a blast!!! <3