For some reason, my first stop was actually Hot Topic instead of Sanrio. I bet you want to know why, I saw this very attracting sign,

“TODAY ONLY! Buy a special edition $9.50 hello Kitty tee and get a FREE Lady Gaga Poster!”

Hello Kitty x Lady Gaga T-Shirt

Hello Kitty x Sanrio 50th Anniversary Design Your Own Gift Card

Hello Kitty T-Shirts and Accessories at Hot Topic

This is one of my favorite ones <33

After being in Hot Topic for a good 5-10 minutes…I rushed to Sanrio, there wasn’t a big crowd yet. But I had already found myself being very indecisive as usual. I was making my way around the store until I saw something very unusual, I feel in love <3 I have an obsession with Hello Kitty appliances and guess what I saw?

Hello Kitty Hair Irons! I have done a lot of research and obviously Japan already sells Hello Kitty hair iron, but I never knew they sold them in the states.

Hello Kitty Ceramic Curling Iron

Hello Kitty Ceramic Curling Iron Back of the Box

Hello Kitty Ceramic Flat/Straightening Iron

Hello Kitty Ceramic Flat/Straightening Iron Back of the Box

I haven’t gotten a chance to play with it yet, but I will definitely let you guys know how good the product works! For those of you who are interested in buying it, you can also buy them at Sanrio.com or visit one of your local Sanrio Boutique Stores <3 Good Luck!

I hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving this year! Black Friday is just a few hours away or for those who are reading it now…it may already shopping time.

Just like last year, all Sanrio boutique stores that are own and operated by Nakajima USA will be promoting the “After Thanksgiving Day Early Bird Sale” today on November 26th till 10am [store opening time varies]! You will be receiving 25% off all regular priced merchandise you can fit into a Hello Kitty shopping bag <3

If you’re lucky you may be able to take home something that doesn’t even fit in the bag, so get there early!

Photo by Nakajima USA Newsletter.

Below is a list of Participating Sanrio Boutique Stores:

1. Ala Moana Center
2. Antelope Valley Mall
3. Aventura
4. Bellevue Square
5. Broward Mall
6. Chula Vista Center
7. Connecticut Post
8. Fashion Show Mall
9. Garden State Plaza
10. Houston Galleria
11. Japanese Village Plaza, Los Angeles
12. Japan Town, San Francisco
13. King of Prussia
14. Mac Arthur Center
15. Mall of America
16. Mall of New Hampshire
17. Millenia
18. Northlake
19. Northridge Fashion Center
20. Palisades Center
21. Palm Gardens, The Gardens Mall
22. Pheasant Lane
23. Pioneer Place
24. Rockingham Park
25. San Antonio Rivercenter Mall
26. San Francisco Centre
27. Serramonte Center
28. Sherman Oaks Fashion Square
29. Shops at North Bridge
30. South Coast Plaza
31. Southcenter Mall
32. Tampa International Plaza
33. Town Square Mall, Las Vegas
34. Trumbull
35. Times Square
36. Valley Fair
37. Washington Square
38. The Mall at Wellington Green
39. Woodfield Mall

And also participating outlet locations:

And also what we have been anxiously waiting for! So what does the truck really look like?

Small Gift Mobile Pop-Up Shop. Picture taken by Sanrio

Guess what’s going to be displayed? Sanrio’s 50th Special Products <333 I’m absolutely loving it! The truck is simply amazing, what could be better than a customize Sanrio’s 50th Anniversary wrap on the truck, right? It would be a bazillion times cooler if they start creating wraps for all models of cars or maybe custom decals?

Okay, to the main point! Below is a list of location details:

October 23, 2010
San Francisco, Justin Herman Plaza
1 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94105
11am to 7pm

October 24, 2010
San Francisco, Pier 39
Beach Street & The Embarcadero
San Francisco, CA 94133
11:30am to 7:30pm

October 28, 2010
Portland, Pioneer Courthouse Square
701 SW Sixth Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97204
11am to 7pm

October 30 – 31, 2010
Seattle, Seattle Center (near the fountain!)
Seattle, WA 98109
11am to 7pm daily

November 4, 2010
Sacramento, Westfield Downtown Plaza
547 L Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
11am to 7pm

November 6, 2010
San Diego, University Town Center
4545 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92122
11am to 7pm

November 7, 2010
Orange County, The District at Tustin Legacy
2437 Park Avenue
Tustin, CA 92782
11am to 7pm

November 13 – 14, 2010
Las Vegas, Town Square Mall
6605 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
10am to 7pm daily

November 16, 2010
Tempe, Mill Ave Disctrict
777 S Mill Ave
Tempe, AZ 85281
11am to 7pm

November 19, 2010
Austin, Toy Joy
2900 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78705-3728
2pm to 10pm

November 21, 2010
New Orleans, Riverwalk (Canal Street Entrance)
500 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
11am to 7pm

November 26 – 28, 2010
Atlanta, Atlantic Station
171 17th St NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30363
10am to 7pm daily

December 2, 2010
Miami
TBA

December 9 – 19, 2010
New York
TBA

You can also find the above information from Small Gift Tour Location and Sanrio’s Facebook Page.

They will also be available at your local Build-A-Bear Workshop and online starting August 20th. But be sure to register online  at www.buildabear.com/rsvp for this awesome sneak peak event because all guest who participate in making a bear between August 20th thru the 22nd will be receiving two Sanrio tiny clips and two Sanrio virtual t-shirts for the Build-A-Bear Ville avatars.

Photo taken by Build-A-Bear

But don’t worry if you miss out on the event because you can still purchase these cute Sanrio tiny clips for $5 each <3 That’s still a good deal!

WHICH SANRIO FRIEND WILL YOU BE MAKING?

Photo taken by Demeter Fragrance Library

I personally don’t usually wear perfume, but when it comes to Hello Kitty, I just had to run out to the store and get one:] They come in 4 different sizes, 1/2 oz purse spray, 1/2 oz cologne splash, 1 oz and 4 oz cologne spray and prices start at only $6 USD. That’s super cheap for perfumes <3 and the Hello Kitty ones smells like heaven with apples!

Which one is your favorite Hello Kitty x Demeter Fragrance Library in “The Sanrio Anniversary Collection”?