Hi Tangerine
November 10, 2009 by cindy
Filed under Super Random
Cute Japanese Pastries
November 2, 2009 by cindy
Filed under Food and Drink
Bake and Break is a super cute Japanese baking blog with the most adorable, little homemade pastries! The creator, Sakura, is a young Japanese lady making anything from swan shaped cream puffs, green tea caramel and fresh cream scones to name a few. I’ve included a bunch of pictures below, but be sure to check out her full blog because it’s pure awesomeness! You’ll get tons great ideas for your upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s parties.
What bakery might these lovely buns be from?
It’s no bakery; it’s Sakura’s home! Amazing!
Drool for choco scones…
Love Muffin tops!
Cutie bear cookie
More scones…with fresh cream!
Homemade caramel? Green tea flavor?! Want want want!
I’ll only eat cream puffs if they’re shaped like swans from now on.
Hello Kitty and Swarovski Make Music
Mouse Computer recently announced the launch of the Hello Kitty Music Player adorned with 300 bling-bling pieces of Swarovski crystals (gasp!) So while this may not be a big deal to many, being a lover of Hello Kitty since age 2, this cutesy, sparkly news made my heart skip a little beat.
The cute mp3 player has 2GB of memory and allows for ten hours of continuous playback time, pretty nice! It also comes with specially designed Audio Technica earphones. It is said the tone quality can be enhanced with 5 EQ presets including Normal, Classical Jazz, Pop and Rock (how snazzy). The player supports MP3 and WMA format. The controls (play, stop, fast forward, back and volume) are placed nicely on the back of the player and don’t disturb the aesthetic on the front^^ Lastly, the included USB cable has cute, little illustrations of Hello Kitty printed on the connector section.
The adorable Hello Kitty Crystal Music Player will be available October 30th in Japan for approximately $150. I’ll be going to Japan next month, and I’m extremely tempted to pick one up…
And don’t forget about our blingin’ duckling earphones too!
Source: Fareastgizmos.com
Glow-in-the-Dark Jello (with Gin and Tonic!)
October 22, 2009 by cindy
Filed under Drinks On Us!
Glow in the Dark Jello?! Perfect for Halloween! This amazing little food invention was discovered by British food-design / architecture team Bompas & Parr who worked with an explosives expert to create this luminous, super cool Halloween treat for the big kids. The explosives expert came up with an edible ingredient that when added to Jell-O, it would cause this eerie glow. It turns out, when you add TONIC WATER to the jiggly-wiggly dish, it will appear to glow under the black light because of the quinine which is UV reactive! Scary and totally awesome!
Here’s Bompas & Parr’s yum-yum recipe:
INGREDIENTS
• 150 milliliters gin, such as Hendrick’s
• 300 milliliters Indian tonic water
• 50 milliliters Simple Syrup
• Splash of rose water
• 5 gelatin leaves
• UV black light
INSTRUCTIONS
Combine gin, tonic water, simple syrup, and rose water in a large heatproof measuring cup; set aside.
Cut gelatin leaves into fine pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Add enough gin and tonic mixture to cover and set aside until gelatin softens.
Place softened gelatin mixture over a pan of simmering water and heat until gelatin leaves are fully melted.
Remove gelatin mixture from heat and stir in the remainder of the gin and tonic mixture. Strain back into the measuring cup. Pour into a jelly mold or bowl and refrigerate until set.
Unmold jelly by briefly immersing the mold or bowl in a bowl of hot water, then invert over a serving plate. For maximum effect, turn off all the lights and switch on a black light, then serve the glowing jelly to thrilled diners.
Ta-dah!
Total: 20 mins, plus time to set
Active: 20 mins
Makes: About 3 servings
~Mari
Source: www.chow.com
Barnes & Noble’s Double Screen E-Reader
Barnes and Nobles has been developing their very own e-reader for quite some time now—and here are its first shots!
Officially to be released next week, this device features a black and white e-ink screen (just like the Kindle), but the major difference is the multitouch display like an iPhone. Barnes and Nobles will sell the books they publish at a much cheaper price than its printed counterparts, and it is said to have access to all the books scanned by Google Books project, which is great because a lot of those are out of print. The name of the gadget will be revealed very soon.
I’m not sure how I feel about e-readers, whatever the brand. I really like having a physical book where I can turn the pages, but I also love portable, sleek gadgets that save tons of space, so I guess I’m just torn.
Although I’m super excited to see how B&N does, I think I can wait until a truly unique e-reader that is pure awesomeness to come out before I make this investment…
What are you thoughts?
Source: gizmodo
Cute Duckling Earphones
Adding on to the cute piggy earphones, check out these Bling Bling Duckling Earphones from Gadget4All! These rubber duckies are so cute and come adorned with a headband full of blingin’ rhinestones. The earphones come in multiple colors of blue, green, orange, pink or white and are priced at a reasonable $10.00. Perfect for your iPod, iPhone, Blackberry, Samsung or whatever techy toy you have. They’ll also make great stocking stuffers and will be super cute for big group gift exchanges this Christmas so stock up now!
3.5 mm earphone 120cm (length) 15 g (weight)
Click here to buy.
My 7-Eleven Domo Straw Figurine Action Shots!
October 2, 2009 by cindy
Filed under Random Cuteness
I just went to the 7-Eleven on Olympic and La Cienega, and I was surrounded by Domo!
Although I was hoping for a more crazy look and feel (as per my previous post), I must say, I was quite pumped and excited — as you can see from all the pictures I took of the Domo figurines that come with the straw (cost $1.99 and I bought three…).
There are tons more pics below of the actual 7-Eleven store experience with Domo all around. Enjoy!
Domo Trio on my laptop…aren’t they cute? The hip-hop Domo cracks me up. Look at him, so gangsta, haha!
Domo Coffee Cup for 99 cents which I didn’t buy. If it looked exactly like it did in ceramic form, I would have bought 100.
Domo Goods
Spotted the Domo Manga behind a yellow “caution: wet floor” sign… 
Spiced Pumpkin Latte by Domo. Perfect for October 
Domo Slurpees of course!
Ahhhh, I just love this guy…<3
Domo invades 7-Eleven…TODAY!!!!
October 1, 2009 by cindy
Filed under Random Cuteness
Domo, the big, brown furry ball of super cuteness invades 7-Eleven stores starting today! This will be similar to the time the simpsons (another love of mine) turned the convenience store into a kwik-e-mart. This time around, 7-Eleven will feature DOMO FUJI FROST FLAVORED SLURPEE (yummmmmm), DOMO COFFEE CUPS (kyaaaa!), and even itty bitty hot dog containers (OMG) and much, much more! Read the press release below and see more pictures/videos from slurpee.com, 7-Eleven and Domonation Check out my personal Domo/7-Eleven experience too!
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Domo, the fuzzy brown creature with a trademark enigmatic open-mouth expression, takes 7-Eleven® stores by storm this fall. From collectible Slurpee® cups filled with Fuji Frost by Fanta, and flocked Slurpee character straws to Big Bite® hot dog containers, coffee cups and even an exclusive Domo Attack! Energy drink, Domo will have 7-Eleven customers seeing brown, interrupted by red and sharp white teeth.
Created by Japanese illustrator and director Tsuneo Goda as the mascot for Japanese public television station NHK in 1998, Domo has a unique look and personality that quickly catapulted the character into one of the Internet’s biggest sensations. Domo has achieved pop culture super-status through user-generated content and thousands of viral videos on popular websites like YouTube, Facebook and Flickr.
“Fuji Frost has a sweet red-apple taste, which is a tongue-in-cheek choice since apples are the one food Domo doesn’t like,” said Jay Wilkins, 7-Eleven category manager for proprietary cold beverages. “Because Domo loves Slurpee drinks and appears everywhere in our stores, theoretically Fuji Frost Slurpee drinks are Domo-proof.” Fuji Frost is named for Mount Fuji, Japan’s most well-known landmark.
A new three-part webisode, which can be viewed exclusively online at www.slurpee.com and www.domonation.com, tells the story of Domo and his friends on a quest for a Slurpee beverage. Each of the 30-second segments will debut weekly on the two websites starting Oct. 1. The stop-action animated Domo video was created and produced exclusively for 7-Eleven by dwarf inc., the Japanese animation company that originally created Domo and all his friends.
Collectible cups feature Domo and his furry sidekicks enjoying Slurpee drinks and one showing Domo experiencing a Brainfreeze™. For Domo fans, a tiny flocked Domo character is affixed to premium Slurpee straws, selling for $1.99. From hip hop to wrestling themes, each of the four Slurpee straws features Domo sporting a different costume and accessories.
Coffee and Big Bite hot dogs, two of 7-Eleven’s best-selling proprietary items, also get ‘Domo-nized’ as a limited offering through Nov. 15. To reach younger coffee drinkers, 7-Eleven is offering coffee in a special brown Domo cup for just 99 cents. Store signage promoting the coffee deal urges customers to “Obey the Domo.” Likewise, the Big Bite hot dog also will retail for 99 cents and be served in a cardboard “clam-shell” carrier resembling Domo’s face, with the mouth opening to reveal the food.
“You won’t be able to go to a 7-Eleven store in October and miss Domo,” Wilkins said. “We’ve let Domo fans know he’s coming with notices on Facebook and Twitter, and the online buzz about his 7-Eleven debut has already been building.”
A larger-than-life Domo candy display will feature Snicker’s and Reese’s candy bars in the open mouth of the character as well as a shelf to display Domo DVDs ($15.99), where available. Collectibles like Domo Qee* miniature action figures in cup-like packaging ($9.99), Domo Manga comic books ($3.99), plush characters and apparel, like caps and T-shirts are also available. 7-Eleven has even emblazoned special-edition gift cards with Domo’s likeness. Domo is also front and center on much of the in-store product signage and storefront banners.
Big Tent Entertainment, the marketing and licensing company behind Domo, helped broker the deal with 7-Eleven. “Because Domo has such a hugely devoted, cult-like following among kids, teens and young adults, we believe he’s a perfect match for 7-Eleven and its iconic Slurpee brand,” said Big Tent Chief Executive Officer Rich Collins. “7-Eleven has created some very cool collectible items that will have Domo fans and Slurpee drinkers alike coming back for more.”
Read a sample of the DOMO manga that will be at 7-Eleven too!
Cute, Gathered, Strapless Dress
It’s still wedding season, and bridal shower dresses and wedding outfits are in order! This cute, simple Summit Strapless Dress from Lulus is a perfect addition to your wedding wardrobe. The charcoal grey dress has a metallic sheen that dazzles, and the large appliqué rose on the left side creates instant charm! The skirt of the dress is gathered into the waistband and has small tucks to create shape, texture and volume. And I love the cute bubble hem! So adorable! I also like how this dress is so recyclable that it can totally be worn again for a future date or cocktail night out with your girls. And it’s only $39.00! Get it so you’re not caught dead with the same dress your frenemies bought at Forever 21 
100% Cotton.
A Cute, White Designer Netbook – HP Mini 110
Looks like the success of Vivienne Tam’s digital clutch spawned the creation of this new and much cheaper super cute white netbook. Designer Tord Boontie teams up with HP to create a lovely flora design which weaves around to create one extraordinary and sexy netbook. This new HP Mini 110 is said to feature Imprint 3D, the first ever three-dimensional surface technology which uses coats of in-mold decoration layering various inks, textures and colors to create complex and unique designs. What’s kind of neat about this netbook is that the design spills over to the palm rest and touchpad. Tord Boontie also designed 15 wallpapers, a custom theme, screen saver and icons, which of course come in the package. I really like the idea of cute, custom icons instead of the boring generic icons we’ve been seeing for decades.
Pricing begins at $399.00.
Images courtesy of ChipChick.
Spiderman in Pink: Adorable as Hello Kitty, Strange as David Lynch
September 15, 2009 by cindy
Filed under Random Cuteness
I love cute comics, and this adorable, girly Spiderman comic by talented manga artist Junko Mizuno is a must read! In August, Marvel Comics posted two preview pages of Junko’s story called “Welcome to Spider Town” and is now featured in Strange Tales #1. Sean Collins from Marvel describes the comic as “adorable as Hello Kitty but as strange as David Lynch.” Junko Mizuno admits she’s never really read Marvel comics, but does a hilariously, awesome job nonetheless. Spiderman is so cute when he’s eating the pink Jello, and I love his pose when he realizes his webs are now pink. Look at his little hands! Funny and cute, what a great combination! I would love to see more of this from Miss Mizuno!
My two favorite panels!
Cute, Affordable Skinny Jeans
I just bought two pairs of skinny jeans from Forever 21 for about $12.00 each. Love the price, love the look but I’m not in love with the feel. They are pretty thin and the material feels a bit scratchy. Yup, you totally get what you pay for. I’m not regretting it or anything, but I don’t know if I’d buy jeans from Forever anymore.
We recently found the site, Lulus.com. Bao did a post about the Jeffrey Campbell ‘s strappy chain heels. Browsing on the site a few more minutes, we found three nice pairs of really cute, affordable (but not overly cheap) skinny jeans in a variety of styles and colors.
Bowie Skinny Jean by Celebrity Pink $33.00
Faded black denim and a classic 5 pocket style.
I kind of like how it scrunches up at the bottom. These would look lovely with my new black flats.
Celebrity Pink Bay of Bengal Grey Skinny Jeans $39.00
Love the color of these grey skinny jeans. Great for any occasion.
Celebrity Pink The People Skinny Jean $34.00
Another poppin’ flavor from Celebrity Pink.
This one is more of your casual every day jeans you can wear with anything from tank, tee to tunic.
These cute skinny jeans are all under $50.00! Not bad!
White, Furry Cuteness
September 13, 2009 by cindy
Filed under Random Cuteness
Bao’s new adorable puppy, Gigi, on the left. I haven’t seen it yet, but my goodness, that thing is darlin’! She said it’s less than ten weeks old. I wish they would stay this size forever…
Have Fun and Work with Akihabara News in Japan!!
I follow a lot of blogs, and AkihabaraNews.com is definitely one of my favorite tech blogs. They have a lot of super hot info on new electronics that are out in Japan. Yes, drooling over things I might never have is one of my favorite pastimes.
Anyhow, it looks like Akihabara News’ mother company, Yep HIC, is looking for two bright eyed and bushy tailed interns for their office in Japan! The description states that they want FRESH GRADUATES that have either a sales/marketing or journalism/reporter backgrounds.
How awesome is that? And the best part? It’s a PAID INTERNSHIP! Well the best part is that you’d be in Japan. If I was a recent graduate, I’d DEFINITELY 100% apply for this. Sadly, I am not, so I’m passing this information to all my brilliant readers.
Check out the description below, taken directly from akihabaranews.com:
Hi everyone, I want to share a great opportunity we have for two people who desire working experience in Japan, and that will surely make a good impression on your resume!!!
Yep HIC, Akihabara News’ mother company, is searching for two interns to work on different projects we have and would like to complete.
We are searching for different profiles with openings starting immediately in:
- Sales and Marketing
- Journalist / Reporters
We are looking for fresh graduates who want working experience, meaning that you will bean intern (internship).
As for the duration, minimum three months. Maximum? Up to ten months. As for compensation, it depends on your background. We can also help you find some accommodations if needed.
Oh, I almost forgot. We don’t care about the nationality or gender (mutants and or extraterrestrials are welcome too), but it’s mandatory that you’re be fluent in English.
We will have other openings in Design and Development positions early 2010… If you’re interested and want to plan in advance, don’t hesitate to contact us!
So please send us your resume (in English and with a picture please) as well as a letter of application with more details about you, the kind of person you are, hobbies and stuff like that… Please don’t send us the boring Letter of Application. We don’t wear ties or shave (frequently) at the office, so be yourself…
Ready to jump into the amazing life of a Japanese hi-tech company??? Send your resume to jobs[at]akihabaranews.com
This is heaven sent especially in these super rough times so hurry and apply. Good luck to all the applicants!!
Cute, Sexy Heels for Work and Play
Every girl knows great shoes can do wonders to an outfit so it’s always nice to find that versatile cutie you can wear almost anywhere and pair with almost anything. Well, thank God for Bao who has found the perfect pair of fine heels that can turn your simple black dress into pure sexiness and boring black blazer into trendy coolness.
Strappy Chains Heels
Why? It’s such an eye catcher and totally fierce for a night out anywhere!
Where? Free People (pictured above – $168.00 ) or Lulus.com (below – $149.00)
Both Strappy Chain heels are by Jeffrey Campbell. Ooooooh!!
Pair it with…
Bandage Dress
(body contouring dress)
Why? It’s simple yet sexy and shows off your curves ^^
Where? Forever 21 (click links or images below to buy)
Garnish with long drop earrings or chunky necklace.
For the casual, sleek look, pair the heels with a blazer and leggings (or skinny jeans) like so:
Have any baggy V-neck dolman sweaters hanging out in your closet? Pair the sweater with liquid black leggings (or dark denim skinny jeans), slip on your sexy heels and you’re good to go! So many ways to wear the heels! Now if only they were slightly cheaper…
Saying Goodbye to Apartment 302
Goodbyes are always bittersweet. If you want to get cheesy, you can say it marks the end of one story and the beginning of another. However, in the end, even the tiniest of goodbyes always make me sad.
Today, our dearest Mari and Bao said sayonara to their super cute apartment #302. And it was funny because I think I was more upset about it than them. It’s not like they lived together for that long, but I just felt that these past couple of years, the girls and I did a lot of growing up. And I felt, a lot of my personal growing up took place at their lovely apartment. And Bao and Mari sure knew how to make me feel welcome!
Their apartment was really cute. It was a charming two bedroom with really nice tall ceilings. (You can see Mari’s old room somewhere below^^) I remember laughing with Alisa when we saw the (ugly) seafoam green railings, but other than that, the apartment was so perfect for all our little GNOs and all our get-togethers with the gang.
Well, the girls threw a goodbye Bari Apartment (Bao+Mari=Bari) at my request (how sweet of them), and yes, I was the last one standing…or more like, last one out because I knocked out cold on the floor. The night was pretty much a blur, but I don’t remember the last time I had so much fun just talking nonsense for so many hours with all our good friends. I bet if Alisa ever reads this post, she’s gonna roll her enormous twinkly eyes and call me a drama queen, and yea, I’ll admit to being a big ball of melodrama. But I just wanted to take this time, before I went to bed, to pretty much log and close this part of our girly history with each other. So don’t hate.
Group shot in the tiny kitchen.
View from Veranda
Mari’s cute bedroom.
Clair
Beautiful decorations! I think Alisa took the lead on this one.
Jason and Garrett
Bao, Jason and Mari Fruit – kawaii
Mari takes a bite of her first dinner at #302 and vows to only wear clothes that match the front door.
So goodbye lovely apartment #302! We will miss you along with the overpriced ikea couch, super old-fashioned, tiny silver TV from the ’80s, your double-paned windows and beautiful seafoam green door and railings! (and I will probably get killed for posting all these pics…)
Bao’s Top Five Sexy Hairstyles for Fall
Summer is almost over (even though it sure doesn’t feel like it in beautiful -scorching hot- sunny Southern California. So our dear Bao has compiled a list of the cutest hairstyles for the Fall 2009!
1. Brushed Out Spiral Curls
Bao likes this look because your hair will have a nice spiral curl, but it won’t look too perfectly curled and hairsprayed, like you’re trying hard, haha. Run your fingers after you curl your hair with a one inch barrel iron or use a paddle brush to fluff it up. To avoid frizz, spritz a tiny bit of hairspray.
2. long bob “lob”
The wash and go hair! Perfect for those girls that just rather sleep in, hop in the shower and leave the house with their hair wet! Like Bao!
3. super long, full hair.
Can’t wait until your hair grows out? Why not just fake the funk! You could either go to a hair salon and spend hundreds of dollars for braid-in hair extensions, or you can go to Sally Beauty Supply store and buy a pack of clip-on human hair extensions for $60. Treat it like your own hair: shampoo, condition, and blow dry it! You can even dye it!
4. long blunt bangs
If you decide to cut them at home, make sure you form a triangle at the top of the bangs, and always leave the sides slightly longer than the middle to avoid any mess ups. It’s an instant makeover if you’re just bored of your hair one night. Instant gratification! Use hair scissors, not paper scissors, trust Bao (and me), we learned our lesson! To be safe rather than sorry, go to a hair salon – it only costs $5-10 for bang trim. And bring a picture, it speaks a million words!
5. fishtails braids
Okay, this one’s kinda tough. Bao likes the look but has not yet achieved it. (Heck, she can’t even do an old fashion braid – her own words, not mine!). So Bao found a very nice youtube tutorial. It’s in Japanese, but you’ll get the idea!
Super Cute Play Rug
August 23, 2009 by cindy
Filed under Home Styling
Do you have adorable kids? We don’t! Not that they’re not adorable…it’s just that we really don’t have kids.
But if we did, I’m sure Alisa would buy this super cutie patootie 3-D Play Rug for us all! Otherwise known as activity rugs, these lovely pieces of fabric will no doubt create an endless amount of joy and genuine good ol’ play time for your beautiful children.
Forget traditional doll houses and Micro Machines (do they still make those?) Give your kids a chance to play with an entire city. Teach your little ones the rules of the road and why traffic jams and accidents occur. If you have a darling princess-y type little girl like our dear Bao, you can smile and sigh while you watch her eyes light up as she goes crazy with interior decorating and organizing her purses and shoes.
And the play rug is a true space-saver. All your kids need to play is a few horses, houses, people and some props, and they can sit there for hours, interacting with their fellow children-kind. So before toasting your child’s brain and body with inactivity and television, make sure to give these adorable 3-D play rugs a shot!
Alisa calls them, “Rugs so cute, it will make you want kids.”
Inspiration from Bao’s niece, Kyla Madison Grant – pictured ever-so-cutely below <3
Kyla in her stylish outfit (check out the gold sandals!)
Obviously, we just like showing her off because she’s so cute.
Thanks to Bao-Thy for these adorable pics!
3-D Rug pictures courtesy of lmnop.com.au
