VIDEO: LIVE CUTE COOKING DEMO ON NBC TODAY SHOW! CUTE YUMMY TIME BREAKFAST FOODS, EGG RECIPES FOR KIDS.
A new day, a new video: my NBC Weekend Today Show appearance! I talk about character bentos (charaben) in Japan and the healthy approach to cooking in my book Cute Yummy Time. Then I demonstrate two cute food demos, which turn a fried and hardboiled egg into chick critters! For behind-the-scenes photos of the 30 Rock Today Show studio, check out this post. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel as I have more videos in the works!
I am making a head-to-toe cosplay outfit for my LA book signings at the end of November (event details here). While flipping through books at the fabric store, I did a double-take when I saw this “Harajuku Girls” Halloween pattern.
I also came across a pre-made Harajuku Girl costume at Ricky’s. The adult and child’s versions cost around $40.
Reaction? It’s a given that these are Halloween costumes for a general audience; I’m not surprised that they’re not very well executed. But my main response was that of marvel. Remember that very few people knew the word “Harajuku” five years ago. Now, most people can associate the word with a look (decora and Lolita, for the most part) and Japanese youth culture — to the point that it’s become a dress-up option for Halloween. This phenomenon is precisely what I was referring to in this Reader Question: you can’t predict what people will latch onto in even a few years from now… What are your thoughts?
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Congrats on getting on TV and your bookgetting published!~ I'll be sure to get one of your copies soon!~
^__^ thank you!
That's so exciting!! Congratulations!
Wow, congrats Carmen!
Congrats on getting on TV and your bookgetting published!~ I’ll be sure to get one of your copies soon!~
^__^ thank you!
That’s so exciting!! Congratulations!
Wow, congrats Carmen!
omg this is great ^^
the hajauka pattern is over here yet T_T i might have to wait till next season D:
i guess i could order online
congratulations aswell ^^
omg this is great ^^
the hajauka pattern is over here yet T_T i might have to wait till next season D:
i guess i could order online
congratulations aswell ^^
I actually bought that pattern. >w<;
The pre-made costumes I'm never too fond of as they look tacky and cheap. But I actually thought that pattern was somewhat accurate in its representation. While I know there isn't a “formula” to dressing up like this, I still thought this was awesome, and bought it anyway.
Even if it is a child sized pattern, it was only 99 cents, so what the hell!
I actually woke up that morning, turned on the Today Show (I didn't know you were going to be on TV) and squealed when I saw you were going to be on! It made my day.
Loved the video–very cool. :)
The Halloween costumes are a bit scary…I feel like people miss the point when they try to mainstream the “Harajuku” look.
The patterns are cute, but i think the person who chose the “display” items somehow correlated Harajuka fashion with being colorblind and closing your eyes while picking out accessories. For those that make their own clothes, though I think it's good that patterns are (possibly?) beginning to become more accessible.
I actually bought that pattern. >w<;The pre-made costumes I’m never too fond of as they look tacky and cheap. But I actually thought that pattern was somewhat accurate in its representation. While I know there isn’t a “formula” to dressing up like that, I still thought this was awesome, and bought it anyway.Even if it is a child sized pattern, it was only 99 cents, so what the hell!I actually woke up that morning, turned on the Today Show (I didn’t know you were going to be on TV) and squealed when I saw you were going to be on! It made my day.
I also think it’s something useful to work from — and you can customize it however you like! I’m all for experimenting!
That’s very cool that you saw my Today Show bit when it actually aired.
Oh my God! Carmen! How wonderful! I'm SO SO SO Proud of you! I brag about you to all of my students – you're such an inspiration, doll. There's so much more success in your future. Fantastic!
Excellent ;)
Congratulations!
that's amazing! :OO our entire family congratulates you :D
cool~! ^^
Thank you for bringing Japanese culture into america! Its so cute and amazing cant wait!
congrats lacarmina! your family must be proud of you, like us fans!!!!
Congratulations La Carmina ^_^
big fan here ! <33
good for u! ^^
i cant wait to go buy ur book
cool
Fantastic.
O MY GOD YOU AER ON TV WOW
:D so cute ~ I adore cute food.
WOOO congrats.you look great on tv x3
AMAZING LACARMINA!!! you are one of the many people to inspire me to open up my very own bakery one day. i hope to learn more especially when i get to college^_^ thank you sooo much
woot!
yay for t.v.!
That's so exciting!! Congratulations!
aww! those chicks r soo cute (wait! do i mean the food or the girls? haha) its all gewd either way!!
CONGRATS!!!!! cant wait to see more of you and your books!
Thanks everyone – you are amazing! I really appreciate your support.
Loved the vid!
Loved the video–very cool. :)
The Halloween costumes are a bit scary…I feel like people miss the point when they try to mainstream the “Harajuku” look.
hahahaha chicks are definitely WIN either way!
Wishing you the best of luck! Go for it!
You're awesome – thanks for your support! You can see more about my book on http://www.lacarmina.com/cookingcute.php
HOW AWESOOoooooooooooomeeeeee :O!
HOW AWESOOoooooooooooomeeeeee :O!
that's so cool!
*YaY* lol
congrats on the today show! it was such a cute little demonstration
Dude that was awesome haha You introduced a bit of Japanese culture to the mass public >D I wish this was around when I was a little kid xD (wants to make cute lunches for myself) lol
AWESOME!!!!
I would not even think of considering those “costumes” as Harajuku, as they are tacky and poorly made, and too sexual sometimes. I also think it's a little annoying how they associate Harajuku with Gwen Stefani >_>+
Glad you liked it!
Loved the Today Show segment. You were great!
Cute! Loved your Innocent World dress, kitties! :D
The patterns are cute, but i think the person who chose the “display” items somehow correlated Harajuka fashion with being colorblind and closing your eyes while picking out accessories. For those that make their own clothes, though I think it’s good that patterns are (possibly?) beginning to become more accessible.
I think anything that promotes DIY is a good thing!
Oh my God! Carmen! How wonderful! I’m SO SO SO Proud of you! I brag about you to all of my students – you’re such an inspiration, doll. There’s so much more success in your future. Fantastic!
Excellent ;)
Congratulations!
that’s amazing! :OO our entire family congratulates you :D
cool~! ^^
Thank you for bringing Japanese culture into america! Its so cute and amazing cant wait!
congrats lacarmina! your family must be proud of you, like us fans!!!!
Congratulations La Carmina ^_^
big fan here ! <33
good for u! ^^
i cant wait to go buy ur book
You’re awesome – thanks for your support! You can see more about my book on http://www.lacarmina.com/cookingcute.php
cool
Fantastic.
O MY GOD YOU AER ON TV WOW
:D so cute ~ I adore cute food.
WOOO congrats.you look great on tv x3
AMAZING LACARMINA!!! you are one of the many people to inspire me to open up my very own bakery one day. i hope to learn more especially when i get to college^_^ thank you sooo much
Wishing you the best of luck! Go for it!
woot!
yay for t.v.!
That’s so exciting!! Congratulations!
aww! those chicks r soo cute (wait! do i mean the food or the girls? haha) its all gewd either way!!
CONGRATS!!!!! cant wait to see more of you and your books!
hahahaha chicks are definitely WIN either way!
Thanks everyone – you are amazing! I really appreciate your support.
this is allsome congrades and good luck ! ^_^
and i love your hair!
I think anything that promotes DIY is a good thing!
I also think it's something useful to work from — and you can customize it however you like! I'm all for experimenting!
That's very cool that you saw my Today Show bit when it actually aired.
Loved the vid!
Aww the chicks were adorable!
I'm so inspired to try some of this out!
HOW AWESOOoooooooooooomeeeeee :O!
HOW AWESOOoooooooooooomeeeeee :O!
that’s so cool!
*YaY* lol
congrats on the today show! it was such a cute little demonstration
Glad you liked it!
Dude that was awesome haha You introduced a bit of Japanese culture to the mass public >D I wish this was around when I was a little kid xD (wants to make cute lunches for myself) lol
AWESOME!!!!
I would not even think of considering those “costumes” as Harajuku, as they are tacky and poorly made, and too sexual sometimes. I also think it’s a little annoying how they associate Harajuku with Gwen Stefani >_>+
ya! i would have to agree with this!! i hate how everybody thinks Gwen Stefani came up with “Harajuku” when most here stuff isnt even real harajuku…besides harajuku isnt really a style, is a place (go figure)
Loved the Today Show segment. You were great!
Cute! Loved your Innocent World dress, kitties! :D
The patterns and costumes seem to be a result of someone interpreting Harajuku street fashion as one style; they're like a mash-up of Lolita, decora, raver, and even gyaru. They're not so different from my early attempts at street fashion so even if they're a bit of an eyesore, we all gotta start somewhere. (This is why doing research is important. Knowledge is power. ^_~)
ya! i would have to agree with this!! i hate how everybody thinks Gwen Stefani came up with “Harajuku” when most here stuff isnt even real harajuku…besides harajuku isnt really a style, is a place (go figure)
congratulations!!!
this is allsome congrades and good luck ! ^_^
and i love your hair!
Aww the chicks were adorable!
I’m so inspired to try some of this out!
People seem to forget and are all like “Oh yeah that style is so Harajuku” Oh stfu -_-+ Stop talking out of your arse.
I hate it when people don't know what theyre talking about.
The patterns and costumes seem to be a result of someone interpreting Harajuku street fashion as one style; they’re like a mash-up of Lolita, decora, raver, and even gyaru. They’re not so different from my early attempts at street fashion so even if they’re a bit of an eyesore, we all gotta start somewhere. (This is why doing research is important. Knowledge is power. ^_~)
Why is it when someone cool is on the news I miss it?
my point exactly!
congratulations!!!
People seem to forget and are all like “Oh yeah that style is so Harajuku” Oh stfu -_-+ Stop talking out of your arse.
I hate it when people don’t know what theyre talking about.
my point exactly!
Why is it when someone cool is on the news I miss it?
I'm jealous XD
I’m jealous XD
cool!
ouch, the last fashion set is the worst i've seen in a long time! looks like a is been designed by a couple of drunken monkeys..
congrats!!!!!
Congratulations on getting on TV! :D yay hopefully now ill see restaurants popping up that sell cute dishes lol
Fun is #1
Im a 12 year old o.o nice hair
cool!
ouch, the last fashion set is the worst i’ve seen in a long time! looks like a is been designed by a couple of drunken monkeys..
congrats!!!!!
Congratulations on getting on TV! :D yay hopefully now ill see restaurants popping up that sell cute dishes lol
Fun is #1
Im a 12 year old o.o nice hair
GO LA CARMINA your my hero<3
GO LA CARMINA your my hero<3
I Love Your Style La Carmina!
Your Food Is Soooo Kawaii!
You Inspired Me To Try Cooking.
I Wish You Could Have Gone All Out Gothic Lolita!
I Love Your Style La Carmina!
Your Food Is Soooo Kawaii!
You Inspired Me To Try Cooking.
I Wish You Could Have Gone All Out Gothic Lolita!
I guess these dresses got their inspiration from Halloween
I guess these dresses got their inspiration from Halloween
You are so incredible! <3
You are so incredible! <3
Way to go! This is great. I think America needs some more cultural resources and cute Japan style bento food could really help kids stay healthy. ;) The idea with the patterns is great but they could use some work.Even I wonder if I'm following the style properly. Congrats!!
Thanks! Everything in the book uses healthy ingredients — that was really important to me.
Way to go! This is great. I think America needs some more cultural resources and cute Japan style bento food could really help kids stay healthy. ;) The idea with the patterns is great but they could use some work.Even I wonder if I’m following the style properly. Congrats!!
Thanks! Everything in the book uses healthy ingredients — that was really important to me.
Would I be able to find Cute Yummy Time in a bookstore or it only available online? I’d like to buy a copy for my brother who likes cute food. Thanks! :)
Thank YOU! The book is available in all major bookstores; you can call or search online (such as Barnes and Noble, Borders, Chapters) to see if the store carries it. If not, you can order a copy. It’s also available online at http://www.lacarmina.com/cookingcute.php
Thanks again!! I hope your brother enjoys it!
Awesome! I know he will, although I’m afraid I’ll keep it for myself. ;)
Thank you.
hahah! :)
Would I be able to find Cute Yummy Time in a bookstore or it only available online? I'd like to buy a copy for my brother who likes cute food. Thanks! :)
Thank YOU! The book is available in all major bookstores; you can call or search online (such as Barnes and Noble, Borders, Chapters) to see if the store carries it. If not, you can order a copy. It's also available online at http://www.lacarmina.com/cookingcute.php
Thanks again!! I hope your brother enjoys it!
sooooo cool! SUPERSTAH!
Awesome! I know he will, although I'm afraid I'll keep it for myself. ;)
Thank you.
sooooo cool! SUPERSTAH!
hahah! :)
hahah! :)
Im a 12 year old o.o nice hair
Your Food Is Soooo Kawaii!
Thanks again!! I hope your brother enjoys it!