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Sanrio Saturday: Bad Hello Kitty tattoos

JeanKhut — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:00:37 +0000

Hello Kitty is loved by many people around the world, and she serves as an inspiration to many. Tattoos are an ever-popular way to express oneself externally. However, when Hello Kitty and tattoos come together, sometimes, it is not a very pretty sight. (more…)

Rebel Rebel: Eyepatches for my inner glam rocker

JeanKhut — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:00:18 +0000

In 1972, glam rock icon David Bowie wore an eyepatch for more than its use as a medical necessity for persons missing an eyeball; he made it a fashion statement. Eyepatches have been around for a very long time, but were always kind of boring in design. (more…)

Move over Lady Gaga Hello Kitty dress, there’s a new Hello Kitty dress in town

JinraIlustrisimo — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:04:46 +0000

Lady Gaga’s Hello Kitty dress, say hello to Miki Fujimoto’s Hello Kitty dress. As much as I love you with every ounce of my being Lady Gaga, I’m kind of sad to say that I think you’ve met your match. When it comes to dresses made out of plush Hello Kitty dolls, that is. Sure, Miki Fujimoto is a Japanese popstar, but in terms of fame, record sales and overall awesome-ness…she’s got nothing on you. (more…)

The Cutest Chinchilla in the World

ChantalCheung — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:40:07 +0000

Chinchilla fur is considered the softest in the world and is thirty times softer than human hair. With more than 20,000 hairs per square cm, they have been found to have the highest fur density among all the land animals– too high for skin parasites (such as fleas) to live in for they’d die from suffocation. (more…)

Lady Gaga inspired heart-shaped jelly on toast

JinraIlustrisimo — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:24 +0000

A Lady Gaga lyric I can’t seem to get out of my head comes from Monster: “He ate my heart, he ay-ay-ay-ate my heart.” It’s often in my head that I can’t seem to not see it everywhere — toast included. There’s no question that this image of heart-shaped jelly on toast is inspired by Lady Gaga. (more…)

Cooking Mama returns with Crafting Mama

JinraIlustrisimo — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:00:58 +0000

Nintendo DS owners, Cooking Mama lovers like myself, brace yourself. It’s been officially announced that Cooking Mama will return sometime this fall as Crafting Mama. She’ll have over 40 craft projects, along with a scrapbook in which you can save pictures of your creations. You can even team up with a friend via local multiplayer, if the crafting gets too lonesome. Some craft projects include sewing Mama’s apron and decorating her house. (more…)

Mad Men Barbies and Kens are coming!

JeanKhut — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:00:45 +0000

It is time to bring out those cocktail shakers and martini glasses to celebrate the news that Mattel will be releasing Barbie and Ken versions of selected characters from the television show Mad Men. The series of dolls will be a part of their Barbie Fashion Model Collection and retail at $74.95 each. (more…)

Measuring your weight in terms of animals?

ChantalCheung — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:31:16 +0000

The Animal Weighing Scale won’t tell you your approximate weight, but it will make a rough comparison of which animal your fat levels match with. (more…)

Unusual, yet beautiful necklaces designed by Stephanie Simek

JeanKhut — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:00:04 +0000

Portland, Oregon jewelry designer Stephanie Simek uses strange, unconventional materials to create unique and wearable necklaces. I have a penchant for unsual jewelry, which is what drew me to her designs. (more…)

Current flower obsession, courtesy of Gossip Girl

JinraIlustrisimo — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:00:40 +0000

Gossip Girl, as much as I hate to admit, heavily influences my taste in things. Ever since the infamous, “Chuck finally tells Blair he loves her” episode, I’ve been all over peony flowers. Take note, future men that decide to date me. (more…)