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NEW CLOTHING LINE! LA CARMINA & AKUMU INK GOTH T-SHIRT FASHION COLLABORATION. JAPANESE ALICE IN WONDERLAND, AVAILABLE IN ONLINE STORE.
Ladies and gentleman… introducing my new clothing line! A J-horror/kawaii collaboration with Montreal company Akumu Ink!
Akumu Ink’s designs are “inspired by everything coming out of Japan from its cute pop icons to its terrifying horror movies.” They sent me three spooky-Goth t-shirts, which I adored (remember this and this post?) The creative wheels began turning…
… and in record time, we had two prints ready to launch!
† La Carmina Portrait (first photo): Your Harajuku-Goth fashion blogger/author and her Scottish Fold cat, Basil Farrow. His fold-ears are simply perfect; Basil’s worried expression, heart-shaped nose and jutting fang are too cute for words! I love the Gothic details: skull/cake hat, stickers around my eyes, key necklace. (White ink; black/red/grey/purple background.)
† Carmina in Wonderland (second photo): Basil Farrow as an earless Cheshire Cat, grinning and pouring me tea. In tribute to Alice and Gothloli fashion, I wear a lace headdress and lace-up rocking horse shoes. (Gold ink; black background.)
† All shirts and hoodies are available in MENS and WOMENS sizes (S to XXL). There is an optional ‘La Carmina x Akumu Ink’ print on the back.
† T-shirts are $21.99-$23.99; hoodies are $48.50.
† All items ship internationally — and are available to order now from Akumu Ink’s website!
I hope you like the new fashion collection: you’re getting the first peek and opportunity to order! Very soon, you’ll find Akumu Ink x La Carmina in international retail stores. We’ll also be showcasing the designs at MAGIC clothing tradeshow in Vegas — hope to see you there.
To order, visit the Akumu Ink website and click on the shirt/hoodie you desire. Wholesalers, if you’re interested in carrying the clothes in your stores, contact me and we will send you line sheets/prices. Any questions? Email me or let me know in comments.
Song of the Day #284: Deluhi – Orion Once Again live (suggested by Regi)
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BOOK COVER OF CUTE YUMMY TIME! COOKING CUTE JAPANESE BENTO RECIPES, LA CARMINA COOKBOOK: PERIGEE PENGUIN.
Ladies and gentlemen… introducing the book cover of Cute Yummy Time! It’s hard to believe my “cute cooking” recipe book comes out worldwide from Perigee/Penguin USA this October. This project wouldn’t have been possible without all of you. ^__^
The back blurb reads: “Enter the magical world of Cute Yummy Time, where simple pancakes become adorable koalas, grilled cheese sandwiches become hippos, and lemon tarts look like puppies. The Japanese cult of kawaii (“ka-why-ee,” or all things cute) has spread to every aspect of living – including food. Japan’s newest trend: school lunches dolled up as adorable creatures. They’re feast for the eyes, but not all the ingredients may be familiar to Western palates. Cute Yummy Time thinks outside the bento box, sharing more than 70 recipes for making food “so cute, you could just eat it.” Using familiar and nutritious foods, author La Carmina shows you how to easily turn even the most mundane meal into a squeal-worthy sensation.”
Cute Yummy Time doesn’t just have healthy and adorable recipes, like piggy bread (remember my cooking demo?). It also contains a whimsical adventure story about La Carmina and her Scottish Fold cat, Basil Farrow! Like Alice in Wonderland, we tumble through the oven into Kawaii-Land, a bizarre Sanrio-esque world filled with cutie-faced characters…
All of the book’s photos and illustrations are from my hand. Heart my Sony DSLR-700 and Adobe Illustrator.
I can’t wait to share Cute Yummy Time with you! Pre-orders are already available from Amazon, and Crazy Wacky Theme Restaurants: Tokyo will be in stores in the next week or so. Those intrigued by Japanese cute food and bentos can see more on my Cute Yummy Time blog and YouTube cooking demos.
PS: I have a slew of media interviews coming up… please add me on Twitter to stay in the loop. Two days ago, I was a guest on Montreal and Toronto late night radio show, Holder Tonight. You can listen to MP3 here (right click the dancing musical notes to access).
Song of the Day #169: Amy’s Arms – Lonely Lolita
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