Upside down, boy you turn me,
Inside out and round and round.

Said Upside down You’re Turning Me,
You’re giving love instinctively.
Around and around you’re turning me…

Oh! Upside Down You’re…
Don’t you know you’re turning me…
Inside out yeah…
Oh Don’t you know you’re turning me…
Yeah! Oh Hey….
Upside down you’re turning me…

Mommy wrote a cookbook inspired by the Japanese cute bento trend! Whenever she makes cute desserts, I jump up on the table for a closer look…

One foot in the air, ready to run if Mommy catches me sniffing at her food.

Short legs… ready… set…

Go!

I have to lick the food fast, before I’m carried down from the table.

You can see more cute recipes like this one in La Carmina’s Cute Yummy Time cookbook. Basil Farrow is one of the main characters and appears on almost every page!

Anddddd here’s the other scary-sweet print from my clothing collaboration with Akumu Ink! Once again Basil Farrow is the star. It comes in various sizes and ships internationally.

† CARMINA IN WONDERLAND HOODIE
Features Scotitsh Fold Basil Farrow as the Cheshire Cat, grinning and pouring La Carmina tea. In tribute to Alice and Gothloli fashion, she wears a lace headdress and lace-up rocking horse shoes. Each is hand-screened in gold ink on a black background. Silver razorblade Akumu Ink logo on the chest.
BUY MENS (S-XXL), $48.50
BUY WOMENS (XS-XXL), $48.50

† CARMINA IN WONDERLAND T-SHIRT
As designer Joey comments, “Take a look at how stylish you can be all the while retaining maximum comfort!” Each tee is hand-screened in gold ink on a black background. Optional La Carmina x Akumu Ink print on the back.
BUY MENS (S-XXXL), $21.99
BUY WOMENS (S-XXL), $21.99

As always, Basil Farrow willingly participated a photoshoot. This cat is too cute to be real. As soon as I put him on the table, he went up to his image on the t-shirt… and head-bonked himself!

Basil Farrow adores my new Juicy Couture owl ring, a gift from my mother. Whenever I show it to him, he sniffs it… and taps the face with his big, furry paw! (Perhaps Basil likes it because he looks like an owl?)

Save the date: Basil Farrow’s mommy is hosting a J-pop party on February 13, 2010 in Los Angeles! The infamous Yukiro and other familiar faces from this blog will be there… we hope to see you!

Celebrate the Lunar New Year on Saturday, February 13th at Kira Kira, a sparkling photo-sticker shop with all of the newest Purikura machines from Japan! Our special event will be hosted by Harajuku fashion and Cute Food blogger La Carmina. The DJs from Tune in Tokyo will also be there, spinning the best in J-Pop, J-Rock, and Global Dance Pop all night long.

There will also be prizes and giveaways sponsored by Hear Japan, Lime Crime, and Gloomth! (Photo of Carmina by Shichi; flyer by Greg.)

WHEN: Saturday, Feb 13th, 8PM – 12 AM. Free and all ages.
WHERE: Kira Kira is located at the Seasons Place shopping center in City of Industry (2nd floor, above Red Mango). There’s plenty of free parking.
RSVP on Facebook here.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Wahhh, Scottish Fold Basil Farrow is on a t-shirt! Introducing my new La Carmina x Akumu Ink fashion website, coded by yours truly. All of the t-shirts and hoodies are available now for you to order!

† BLACK LA CARMINA + BASIL PORTRAIT T-SHIRT †
Featuring your Harajuku-Goth fashion blogger/author and her Scottish Fold cat, Basil Farrow. His worried expression, heart-shaped nose and jutting fang are too cute for words! Gothic details include a skull/cake hat, eye stickers and a key necklace. Each is hand-screened in white ink on a black background. Optional La Carmina x Akumu Ink print on the back.

BUY MENS (S-XXXL), $21.99
BUY WOMENS (S-XXL), $21.99

For the girls, we have a lovely cranberry red. Each is hand-screened in white ink on a red background. Optional La Carmina x Akumu Ink print on the back.
BUY WOMENS (S-XXL), $21.99

My personal favorite: a purple V-neck that goes great with a black feathered boa. Each is hand-screened in white ink on a purple background. Optional La Carmina x Akumu Ink print on the back.

BUY MENS UNISEX (XXS-XL), $23.99
BUY WOMENS UNISEX (XXS-XL), $23.99

This one’s for the boys. It’s too big for me, but I’ll rope some cuties into modelling the shirts for me soon! Each is hand-screened in white ink on a grey background. Optional La Carmina x Akumu Ink print on the back.
BUY MENS (S-XXXL), $21.99

I can’t take off this hoodie — it’s so unbelievably comfortable and warm. Even Basil Farrow loves to sit on it! Each is hand-screened in white ink on a black background. Silver razorblade Akumu Ink logo on the chest.
BUY MENS (S-XXL), $48.50
BUY WOMENS (XS-XXL), $48.50
SEE MORE HERE

I’m so happy with the prints; they’re of the topmost quality — you won’t be disappointed! We’ve got a range of sizes and colors, and kept prices low. Please do support indie clothing company Akumu Ink — their range of J-horror/Goth/Steampunk shirts is outstanding, and we hope to keep putting out new designs for you.

Scottish Fold cats are funny creatures. We like to sit like a person — on our tails, with paws out!

I like the Hello Kitty pillow in the background too.

Lick, lick my feet…

Lick, lick my stomach…

Time to turn around… and go to sleep! Come see me napping in my YouTube videos.

Have you seen a cuter cat-face?

I most certainly haven’t.

This is one of my best angles. It shows off my lack of ears.

My profile’s also good… every pose and angle works for me!

I’m in jail for being a bad kitty.

Hang my head in shame…

How many years until I see the outside world again?

How many of my nine lives will be spent behind bars?

What will I do to pass each day?

Wahhhh I can’t take it any more!!

Black and white photos always make us pets look so classy.

Look at that movie star profile!

I’m a Farrow. I come from a movie star background (see my About section)…

Can’t you see it in my dashing looks and dramatic stare?

No ears, big paws..

Just another day in the life of Scottish Fold Basil Farrow!

Ai-yah!! My face is squished!

I look like I have a round, fat face… but really, it’s all fur.

When I’m crammed into my favorite shoe box, I have to stick my face out the side to fit in.

It’s a little uncomfortable..

But I’m a stuffed toy, so it’s ok! PS: come watch my adorable Scottish Fold videos here!