Hong Kong fashion bloggers panel at Dragon-i, Social Media Week! Kusuri designer raincoats, cute kawaii Jpop clothes.
I love meeting fashion bloggers around the world — there’s strength in numbers!
At Hong Kong Social Media Week, I took part in a panel about the business of style blogging. My top and raincoat are from a brilliant new brand: Kusuri Enterprises.
Designer Lauren Bitar launched Kusuri in February 2012. Her clothes have a Jpop influence, and the angel wings represent flying away from the mindless life of a drone to realize your full potential.
My pin-up hair is by by Emma Woodall of Toni and Guy Hong Kong. My roots were showing, so she got creative and extended the darkness with hair color spray!
Everyone went nuts over the wings on my Kusuri Bodhi Coat. They’re detachable, as is the hood. The raincoat’s material is sturdy and well-stitched, and cast a translucent silhouette as I moved.
Beneath, I wore Kusuri’s sweet, custom-printed racer tank. The cut is flattering and ideal for layering. I finished the look with her Day to Night purse with metal chain.
On the famous Wyndham Street in Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Onward to the panel at Dragon-i.
I spoke at HK Social Media week with fashion insiders: JJ Acuna, Cindy Ko, Rina Harianand, Kiri Sinclair, Geneva, Jasmine Webster, La Carmina, Olly Finding.
We discussed blogger-brand relations, such as how to find a good fit for both parties, negotiate, and monetize. Professionalism and meaningful content always come up on top.
After, it was wine time. (Above 3 photos by Mischa Designs)
Special thanks to Jasmine Webster (far left) for inviting me to take part, and moderating a successful night.
But wait! There’s more Kusuri designs to share. My yellow raincoat matched the giant happy face at Times Square in Causeway Bay.
You can find Kusuri at NYC’s Trash and Vaudeville, and LA’s Happy Six on Sawtelle Blvd. Designs are also available via the official site and Karmaloop.com’s Kazbah.
I wore a soft, green Kusuri jacket to the new Hysan Place mall. Excited to see her next collection, which will launch in January. (The bag is Hyoma, from my beloved I.T / Izzue store.)
I ran into a Frankenweenie display. The new Tim Burton film is a must-see.
Tons of Hong Kong food adventures with John Skeleton to come.
Have you explored Hong Kong’s fashion scene? Are you intrigued by Kusuri Enterprises’s poppy designs? PS: these are older photos, my hair color is now violet as seen on TV!
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The Doctors TV show guest: Japanese Bagel Head body modification! La Carmina on CBS medical daytime TV show.
As you may have deduced, I was in LA… to be a guest on The Doctors! The hit CBS daytime TV show, which tackles medical and health topics, has 14 million viewers per week and airs in USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia, Ireland, Sweden and Finland.
I discussed bagel heads (Japan saline forehead inflation) on the show, with John Skeleton as call-in guest. Guess who also interrogated me… Roseanne Barr, presidential candidate and famed comedian!
My bagelhead episode is called “Health Dilemmas Caught on Tape” and aired Wednesday, October 24 in the daytime. Check your local listings for repeats. If you missed it, I got your back — you can watch my segment above and on YouTube.
Ready for behind-the-scenes pics? After the filming at Paramount Studios, I posed with a bagel from the green room. My deco necklace and hair flower clips are provided by Angelica Brigade.
But let’s rewind. I started the day at my beloved Orlando Hotel in West Hollywood, where I always stay. Best staff and green apples on the planet.
Metal Goth dress with sheer sleeves and purse: Spider, Hong Kong (pics from this store to come)
Leather buckle boots: gifted by London Underground Shoes
Hair accessories and necklace: provided by Angelica Brigade
I passed security clearance and entered Paramount Studios Lot. The Doctors films at Stage 30, right next to Dr. Phil. The staff escorted me to my private dressing room, with my name on the door.
There was a large wardrobe selection, in case someone showed up in Bermuda shorts.
Funny story: I did my own makeup on the lighter side, since this is a daytime TV appearance. However, when I sat down for a touch-up, the makeup artist decided to dramatize everything!
The finished look. Do you prefer the makeup before or after?
My hair is by the amazing Isolde Semple (remember we did the Huff Post hair video together). She colored it with Joico K-Pak Color Intensity.
Waiting, waiting, in my dressing room. That’s a Hugo poster on the wall (I love this film, saw it twice).
Finally, I was miked up and led to the front row of the studio audience.
During the second segment, Roseanne Barr and all four doctors (Travis Stork, Lisa Masterson, Jim Sears, Andrew Ordon) interviewed me and John (who called in) about Japanese bagel heads.
Is the body mod safe? Is it really a trend? Watch the clip to find out.
I got to chat with the doctors after the show, but didn’t get a chance to take photos. This pose with Dr. Travis Stork will have to do!
Do you like what I wore on The Doctors? What do you think of my TV guest appearance, and the bagel head procedure?
PS: my TV company created a page about Japan bagelheads, where you can learn more and see all our video clips.
LA CARMINA
