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[Columnist: Raen Payne] PURIKURA- [derived from the term ‘print club’ but shortened in Japanese romanized form for “Purinto Kurabu”] hence “puri kura”–プリクラ Popular in Japan but still something of a mystery to most Americans; PuriKura are photo booths that let you create stickers from your pictures. Like a regular photo booth they take your picture– … Continue reading →

[Columnist: Raen Payne] Gothic-lolita fashion designer Naoto Hirooka (who attended the famous BUNKA fashion school in Tokyo) is the founder and designer of his label h.NAOTO. Based in Tokyo the fashion label has a new home in San Francisco on the 2nd floor of the New People building in Japan Town. Outside a number of … Continue reading →

[Columnist: Angelina Almaraz] A trend that we are definitely obsessing over is the Long/Stacked Ring! Whether it’s Gypsy chic, Spooky Goth or simply cause you’ve always loved stacking your mom’s rings on every finger possible— This trend will work amazingly on anyone! Our Must-have Rings: [shown above] Ayaka Nishi: +Spine Ring +Tiny Bone Rings available … Continue reading →

[Columnist: Angelina Almaraz] One of Korea’s most famous actors, Won Bin, who has graced tons of female fans’ screensavers and cell phone wallpapers is certainly gaining more fans with the roles he chooses. Like his other captivating movie, Taegukgi: The Brotherhood Of War, Won Bin keeps you on the edge of your seat and at … Continue reading →

[Columnist: Angelina Almaraz] This week’s Runway Tendencies spotlights “ANDROGYNY.” Androgyny: [the mixing of masculine and feminine characteristics] Huge fans of this design principle, we were happy to see it during NYFW and emerging once again during London Fashion Week, which started a few days ago. Men’s inspired blazers, ties, masculine button ups and bottoms mixed … Continue reading →

[Columnist: Angelina Almaraz] For his Spring 2012 collection, it was evident that Michael Kors journeyed deep into the African safari and brought out with him a caravan of inspiration! Animal prints, sarongs, leather knapsacks, and mini djellabas with beige/green being the staple colors; Kors brought together the jungle theme with his signature silhouettes. The tribal … Continue reading →

[Columnist: Angelina Almaraz] As soon as the Fall 2011 Missoni for Target hit the stores, it was literally swiped from the racks! Hundreds, quite possibly even thousands, desperately lined up outside Targets across America to get their hands on the Italian Fashion house’s “budget friendly” collection. The iconic Missoni pattern adorns most of the collection’s … Continue reading →