The Candy Land Lolita Tea Party turned Royal/T into a sugar shock filled vision of candy treats. From the cupcakes and afternoon tea sweets to the brightly colored costumes, Royal/T was bubbling over with energy. The event featured themed costumes, The Valley of the Dolls shop, music by Tune in Tokyo, hourly prize raffles, and fashion shows from Carlyfornia and Kawaii Kidz. more ›

The thriving lolita community in Los Angeles loves to dress up and gathers at themed parties. This weekend you find them satisfying their sugar cravings at the Candy Land Lolita Tea Party at Royal/T. On Saturday, August 1, Royal/T in Culver City will be a gathering place for sweet things. From 3 to 9 p.m. the contemporary gallery space will be transformed into a candy filled oasis. The free event features a lolita fashion show by Miss Carlyfornia and Kawaii Kidz. MC Diva Danielle from the Diva Craft Show, jewelry by Miss Vichy, a doll pop-up shop from The Valley of the Dolls, raffles, a cupcake and cotton candy stand, a life size Candy Land game board more ›

Ooh La La. She's so cute. In the midst of all of the comic books, celebrities appearances, and entertainment hoopla, Comic-con will feature a designer toy wonderland. From Kidrobot exclusives to new Tokidoki pups, collectors are going to be in toy heaven. Pullip and the Valley of the Dolls is offering the LaLa doll exclusively for Comic-con 2009. This beauty, a limited edition of 300, is offered at a special price ($70). more ›

On Saturday afternoon, LA lolitas, fans of Alice in Wonderland, and doll collectors gathered at Royal/T in Culver City to have a Mad Tea Party. The event featured a Valley of the Dolls pop-up shop, music by Tune in Tokyo, tea in the Royal/T cosplay cafe, a smash up video of Alice in Wonderland images, a fashion show, a giant chess set, cupcakes, and guests wearing elaborate costumes. more ›

When Scot Reyes, owner of the pop culture doll shop The Valley of the Dolls (see LAist's visit to this store), announced his plans for a Mad Tea Party at Royal/T, LA Lolitas and doll collectors took notice. Then "lolitamom" posted the event information in this Live Journal entry on the la loligoth page prompting several lolitas to discuss their costume plans for the big party. Variations on the Queen of Hearts costume is sure the be popular and a some goth Cheshire cats too. more ›

Here at LAist, we love to shop local. In 2008, "LAist Goes Shopping" found places to buy toys, clothes, housewares, instruments, art, and more. These diverse stores all feature locally owned businesses and amazing things to see and buy. more ›

Los Angeles has no shortage of amazing places to shop for toys. Whether you are shopping for a little one or a very big kid at heart, here are 5 suggestion for buying playful gifts this holiday season. more ›

Tonight at The Valley of the Dolls, Brigitte Coovert will bring her Zombuki creations to LA. Coovert describes Zombuki as a combination of the word zombie and kabuki. These chimeras of the doll world are meant to be a hybrid of many styles and cultures. more ›

Get your camera ready. It's time to meet Hello Kitty. She will make her appearance at our favorite uber groovy doll shop, The Valley of the Dolls on Beverly Blvd. LAist has already been there to meet store owner Scot Reyes check out the Blythe and Pullip Dolls. Now The Valley of the Dolls carries loads of Sanrio products and Hello Kitty is coming by to celebrate. Free balloons, treats, giveaways, and drink samplings. LA just got a whole lot cuter. more ›

When you open the door to The Valley of the Dolls you enter a fantasy world. From Pullips wearing fishnet tights to Rozen Maidens in elaborate costumes, these are no ordinary dolls. The Blythe dolls wear groovy clothes and stare at you with their very real looking eyes. Add some Gloomy Bears, miniatures, and Japanese plushies and you have found a toy heaven. LAist asked store owner Scot Reyes about designing toys, opening a store in LA, and hard core doll collectors. more ›