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Hello Kitty sweater: Forever 21 Sanrio capsule collection. DJ Cat Scratch turntables & panda rug from Uncommon Goods.

Posted by La Carmina on January 12, 2013

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Ready for a Hello Kitty outfit post, and video of my cat being a DJ? Let’s do it.

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During the holidays, I test-drove my new sweater from the Forever 21 x Sanrio collaboration. This black and white design, featuring characters like Chococat and Monkichi, is my favorite piece from the collection.

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Wore it with a braided black headband I found in my wardrobe, white holy tights, and a black pencil skirt. (This Christmas tree belonged to Matchstick Coffee in Vancouver.)

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I like the dynamic all-around design of the sweater (Bad Badtz-Maru looks angry to be on the back). The white outlines keep it from looking too child-like.

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Accessorized it with my new Toru x Mandycat kitty ring, whose tail wraps around the finger. (A full post about this Hong Kong pop-up store to come.) Silver sparkly nail polish goes with almost anything.

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My boots are old Dr. Martens, probably from the late 90s. (Similar to these Doc Marten boots.) I switched the shoestrings to two shades of green suede.

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The Forever 21 x Hello Kitty collection is no longer being sold. However, you can purchase Hello Kitty clothing online: including these plush sneakers, and cat wrist-watch.

For more cuteness, check out my Hello Kitty shop photos from Hong Kong.

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Speaking of kitties, Uncommon Goods sent my Scottish Fold the cutest carpet ever: it looks like a big-bellied panda bear!

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Basil Farrow also received this marvelous DJ Cat Scratcher — a turntable with a vinyl-shaped scratching pad, all made out of cardboard.

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“DJ Baz in the cathouse!” Would you like to see this ingenious scratching pad in action?

Watch our new video, where my fat cat tries his paw at being a deejay.

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Thanks UncommonGoods — we love your selection of cute gifts for women, pets and travelers.

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PS: I created a Travel Blogger & TV Host page. It summarizes my TV presenting and writing work, and links to my City / Shopping guides (including Tokyo, Hong Kong, NYC, Goth culture.) The focus is on young, female, alternative travel. Take a look — I hope you find it helpful.

Thoughts on the Hello Kitty sweater and cat DJ set? Tons of funny photos of my Scottish Fold on our Twitter and Instagram.

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Hong Kong food video & travel tips: best interational restaurants. The Academics, Causeway Bay coffee shop.

Posted by La Carmina on December 17, 2012

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If you enjoyed my Hungry in Hawaii travel video, then you’ll drool over my latest Huffington Post Travel episode — a foodie’s tour of Hong Kong!

“Travel TV host La Carmina eats her way through Hong Kong’s hippest international restaurants. With her friend John Skeleton, she visits Taboo, Boqueria, Cafe Habitu, Lily and Bloom, The Academics, and Socialito (in Lan Kwai Fong, Central, and Causeway Bay).”

Watch the new episode above and here on Huff Post Travel.

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I loved The Academics so much that I came here twice. My yellow raincoat with angel wings is by Kusuri (now carried in Karmaloop’s Kasbah). Designer Lauren Bitar’s pop Japan jackets are major head-turners.

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At this sister cafe to Habitu, the award-winning (and stylish) baristas take center stage. They hand-roast their own beans and pour it through a Chemex drip to maximize flavor.

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An Americano goes well with macaroons, cupcakes, or a chocolate tart topped with walnut and gold.

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I enjoyed the New York City feel of The Academics, with high exposed ceilings and brick walls.

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The concept is influenced by the owner’s extensive travels. The apple strudel was as good as the one I had in Germany…

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… and the small plates brought me back to Italy. The next time I’m shopping in Causeway Bay, I’ll be stopping here to refuel. (38 Yiu Wa Street, CWB, HK)

Please take a moment to read the article and watch the Hong Kong food tour video — I spent a long time on it for you!

Which restaurants and dishes excited your appetite? Here’s more of my Hong Kong travel tips and photos.

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PS: Look who is Mr July in the Scottish Fold Rescue Calendar! Don’t forget to order one for 2013; all proceeds go to helping orphan Folds find good homes.

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