Sailor Moon Crystal - first impressions! ~SPOILERS!!~

Hi cuties! Today I will be sharing with you all my first impressions on the new Sailor Moo Crystal anime!! When I found out that the anime was going to premiere on a select few anime websites --via handy-dandy Tumblr-- I found out that the premiere was at 6am on Saturday for my time zone. Normally I would prefer to sleep in on a Saturday but my favorite magical girl was making an appearance after years so I wouldn't have missed it for the world~! 

( Here''s my ig pic of me watching the premiere).

I pulled an all nighter Friday night (I usually sleep very late) and made it in time for the premier at exactly 6 on the dot! 

I even found a timer on a fansite and checked it frequently through the night as I watched some other anime and spent some time on tumblr. I watched the premiere on Crunchyroll.com !

First thing I have to say about ep. 1 is WWWOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWW~!!! Kirei~! Prepare for sparkle attack *throws glitter*

The animation is spectacular on so many levels I can't even!

I loved the sparkly-ness the entire episode had! It was so pretty and like a super modern version of the older anime. --But just not as pastely! 

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 One thing I love about the old school version is the large amount of pastel backgrounds, that of course are a little unrealistic but are all part of creating the right mood for the entire show. 

Where as Crystal made most of their backgrounds more, dark and "fixed" meaning they were stiff and didn't give me that dazed and happy vibe the 1992 version gave me. Crystal was more focused on the story and focused on showing off new animation breakthroughs, than creating a good bubbly atmosphere. 

I especially loved Usagi's first transformation sequence - I'll let these screen shots do the talking:

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I felt like I was watching Precure! for a second because of the digital animation versus the hand drawn art i'm so used to -- this was what made S.M unique. But I still like this new animation it's pretty in it'sown way, it isn't fair for me to compare it to something that was made 22 yrs ago.... This new animation style is so fluid and pretty~! Although Usagis' limbs look like noodle and aren't proportional to Naokos original art.

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At first I thought the biggest con, in my opinion, was Usagis stiff personality. Usagi is a total goof ball, she'll trip on absolutely nothing and makes the oddest faces. But Crystal showed what seemed like a more graceful Usagi !? ( not to mention her lipstick it makes her look mature..) I suppose the times have changed and emotions aren't expressed via huge sweat drops on the faces of the character and all that old school animation, but such ridiculous expressions were what made Usagi well, Usagi. But as I got about half way through the episode I grew to love her personality, she is still the same old Usagi- just 21st century looking.

As far as I've seen from ep.1, Usagi has quite a number of expressions but they don't stand out much, they are very subtle and not as expressive as they should be. Her expressions have always been unexpected an exaggerated = perfect! But SMCrystal was hesitant to express her this way.....

I found this post on tumblr which was exactly what I felt about SMC.

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The 4th image bothered me especially. In the manga and original anime, Usagi is super nervous entering the jewelry shop because it's her fist job as Sailor Moon, she doesn't know what to expect at all. Then in Crystal we have Usagi running into the jewelry shop like shes late for anime school or something....smh...

Also --her trademark blanket design with bunnies changed!

One other thing I can't get over is how long and slim all the characters look. There's nothing wrong with being skinny, but the body designs the sailor scouts had before made them look younger and less exposed to the word around them. Considering they were only 14-15 I think it's just right. But in Crystal they look very mature in terms of height and maturity, now they look about 17. Either way, they are gorgeous senshi's and this new style suits them~!

Tumblr artists seem to be on this case though.

I also just want to point out the new Moon Tiara Boomerang throw:

That smooth animation makes me smile so much, but I couldn't help but notice Usagis' stance in Crystal. It looks kinda awkward...

However I think all the other side characters were done pretty well! Like Usagi's bestie Naru and Umino just to name a few. But her mom suddenly had pastel lilac hair??

~Sigh~

I just hope we get to see the humorous side of the story to make up for everything else. The silly humor was my favorite thing together with the funny expressions. 

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Nevertheless, I'm more than glad to watch a version of Sailor Moon that was created in my time period. Of course I will always prefer the older version, but I will be looking forward to Crystal as the story progresses. I also noticed that the pace was faster in Crystal, every scene got to the paint and dint drag. There is a lot more heading our way as more episodes get released and I'm looking forward to watching them all!

What did you cuties think of the first episode? Comment below!

Thank you for reading Moonies~!

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♡ Pastel Chokers Review! / TwirlyTrinkles@etsy ♡

       

  ♥ Hi Lovelies~!  I hope you are all enjoying your summer break! 

For today, I will be reviewing adorable chokers from TwirlyTrinkets on etsy! This store is owned by Penny, the sweetest person I have chatted with in a while and we became good friends ^^ I purchased two chokers from her store and I am super pleased with these purchases!

♥  When I frist found this store, I was honestly taken back by how pretty the charms on the chokers were. For one reason or another I have noticed that "kitty" bell chokers are all the rage on tumbr and I completely understand why , buuuuut I have to say I favour charmed chokers much more. So finding this store was the best thing that happened tome when I first got really into chokers and wanted to own some on my own 

♥ When it finally came down to picking chokers I really wanted it was a really tough decision but I finally decided to get these two lovely chokers, one with a heart key charm and one with a hollow moon.

                                                        

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I got my chokers in two colours, Light Pink and Baby Blue. TwirlyTrinklets chokers come in a ton of colours there are about 5 shades of blue alone! You can choose dark maroons and greens or pastel pinks and purples! 

I decided to get them in cute pastel colours and of course in pink -my favorite colour!

One of my favorite things about opening my parcel was the packaging. 

Each choker was in a cute little baggy that was the same color as the choker itself. Its little details like this that make me smile and show that the store truly wants you to like your package. 

 

I will always appreciate such little things that make the biggest difference.

 

In each little baggy, there was one free chain that came together with my purchase. It was a pleasant surprise. Whereas the choker itself was in a clear bag to avoid causing any damage to the fabric.

I absolutely love this choker the most, the heart on the chain makes it look enchanted - like something out of a fairy book. And the additional chain on each side add more of sparkle to it, its absolutely perfect in every way. 

I've come to fancy baby blue more recently and decided to add it some more to my closet, and this was a good way to start. I figured I would choose a moon more this choker because the moon is kind of mystical and pretty, it also reminded me of the Chinese moon-goddess and Yue from Avatar: Last Air Bender. Its also less flashy than the pink one, so I can use it for more causal-cute outfits! ( Kinda silly but it's true! ).

Here are the two free chains I received, the silver one came with the pink choker and the black one with the blue one.

As for the chain that attaches at the back, their is a single chain that hangs at the very end that allows one to adjust the tightens of the choker. I got mine in exactly 14 inches and it isn't too tight or loose one me, its the perfect size. Penny suggested I measure my neck before she made my chokers. That's another thing I love about her, she wants her customers too be 100% satisfied and will even ask you what size you would like you chokers to be before she makes them and sends then, to avoid sending a product that is too small or large.

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 5/5 ♡♥♥♥♥

I am 100% satisfied with these chokers, the charms the size and the cute little chains that dangle on each side.  The materials used are very sturdy; the velvet-ish material and links at the tips to close them at the back.


 5/5 ♥♥♥♥♥

The colours where exactly what I requested and were very pastel and what I was hopping to receive. They work very well for my usual pastely style and are simple yet can make a major statement to my cords.

 5/5 ♡♥♥♥♥

♡ My parcel which only took less than a week to arrive at my post-box was carefully and delicately packaged. Each choker plus two additional necklaces as free gifts, where each placed in a separate clear bag. I thought it was awful nice of the owner of TwirlyTrinklets to give me some gifts.  I'm sure I have more than a few loose charms I can attach to them ^^ The fabric is soft against my skin, even though the velvet feel is only on the outside. The chokers are even more gorgeous than I thought they would be! I thought it was really sweet of Penny to add a little free gift to her parcels.♡

Tried them on and got dressed in a simple pastely outfit featuring a white over-sized sweater, wig and sparkly white bow! They are comfy and add a perfectly cute touch to my cord ^^

Outfit rundown:

Sweater: unknown

Wig: LolitaDressesOnline.com

Bow: Claire's

Choker: TwirlyTrinkets

Thank you (Penny!)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwirlyTrinkets

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