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KYARY PAMYU PAMYU & LA CARMINA IN ANAN MAGAZINE JAPAN: KAWAII FASHION & MUSIC ISSUE. PICK A CUTE DESIGN WINNER!
The current (May 2012) issue of AnAn Magazine features Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, “Gothic Lolita ambassador” Misako Aoki… and La Carmina! The Japanese magazine interviewed me about kawaii fashion and culture worldwide.
Read on for style scans, and to vote for your favorite entry in my Go With Oh design contest.
Here’s my feature! I answer six questions about cute culture/style outside Japan. I’m honored to be in this J-fashion magazine, which is about the equivalent of Cosmo.
This issue focuses on kawaii (Japanese cuteness), which never goes out of style. The current torchbearer is musician and model Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, known for her surreal rainbow-explosion style.
This “Kawaii Museum” spread is doll-like, with dark Lolita and Aristocrat elements.
Love the long braids, star creeper shoes, and Wednesday Addams dress.
AnAn also spotlights Momoiro Clover Z, a Japanese female idol group that reminds me of the Power Rangers.
The magazine has a round-up of the latest, cutest items. Someone give me those Little Twin Stars shoes!
Floral and dessert motifs are popular. Kawaii style must include nail art, color layering, and retro-kitsch.
Speaking of spooky-cute… I need your help! Which t-shirt design should win my Go With Oh contest?
Please Like and Comment on your favorite, to help me choose. See the entries on Facebook and Pinterest.
There’s still time for you to submit a design! To be safe, get your entry to me by May 20th, USA time. I look forward to seeing your work. (Read the full info here.)
What do you think of the kawaii fashion in AnAn Magazine? Are you a fan of Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and Misako Aoki?
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I’M GUEST OF HONOR AT ANIMEGACON, LAS VEGAS CONVENTION! MAUI, HAWAII PRESS TRIP & PRSA TRAVEL TOURISM SPEAKER.
On the road again! After a bit of teasing, I’m going to announce 3 of the 6 cities I’ll be visiting in the next months. Perhaps you can join me on my adventures? Keep reading to see where I’m headed.
(Above is a bonus shot from my newly pink hair photoshoot.)
1) Las Vegas. I’m the Guest of Honor at AniMegaCon on August 17, 2012 (LVH hotel). This new Japan/anime convention promises to be a giant — with a maid cafe, fashion show hosted by yours truly, and a whopping $10,001 prize for the Masquerade Best in Show winner.
For info about the location, tickets and guests, visit the AniMegaCon site and Facebook. Hope to see you in Sin City (Aug 17-19)!
2) Maui, Hawaii. Aloha, palm trees and beaches! In late June, I’m embarking on a social media press trip sponsored by the Maui Visitors Bureau. My Mexico film crew is joining me, so we’ll be making professional travel videos for you.
I’ll share every step of the journey on my social networks, so be sure to add me on Twitter and Facebook. I went to Honolulu as a teenager, but this is my first time in Maui. If you have trip suggestions for me, please let me know in the comments. (Creative Commons pic above by Rosa Say)
3) Columbus, Ohio. I’m honored to be speaking at the PRSA Travel & Tourism Conference on June 5th. My panel is called “Lights, Camera, Video: Travel News Online and Mobile — the Latest Ideas.”
It’s wonderful to be recognized by the travel media industry: I’m happy that my videos and blogs are getting a positive reception. I’m grateful for supporters who “get” my personalized, web-based reporting — and I’m excited to share my experiences with other travel professionals. (Pic above from PRSA)
On that note, Johnny Jet interviewed me about my Travel Style. I profess my love of the Hello Kitty airport, Goth cruises, and Tokyo’s Odaiba (home to Rainbow Bridge, a pirate-themed restaurant and a cat petting zoo).
Can’t wait to embark on these globe-treks. Thank you, readers, for your support; it makes my work possible.
If you use smartphone apps, let’s be friends on Instagram (lacarmina) and Pose (lacarmina). These also post to my Tumblr (where I’ve moved my Song of the Day feature).
Guess what? I’ll be visiting 3 more international cities in the next months! I’ll spill the beans next week, and tell you how you can be involved. If only I could bring my cat with me…
Have you been to Vegas, Ohio, Maui? Got recommendations? Share them in the comments.
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