Category Archives: Fashunz

Fashunz: Cute Oddity, ‘Kawaii’ Not Actually Hawaiian Island

I’m lovin’ me some Cute Oddity, a new company that designs cartoon characters inspired by kawaii, the Japanese term for cute. The recently-formed business just announced today that they will be jumping into the apparel industry by launching a full line of T-shirts and other accessories at (where else??) Comic-Con International in San Diego – and I’m jumping for joy in my kimono.

Click “Read More” to see some of these freakishly adorable designs. Who knew putting tiny faces on inanimate objects could be so charming?

Japanese Woman Defies All Stereotypes, Creates Awesome Cartoon Acrylic Nails


I’ve felt like total ass for the past few days, which would explain my lack-o-bloggins. I still feel really under the weather (could it be because of the gigantic swollen gland jutting out of my neck?) but I couldn’t leave y’all without something to entertain you for Happy Blogtime…am I right? AM I RIGHT?? Wow, looks like the WhateverQuil has kicked in.

Anyway, since I don’t have the energy to be too creative, I thought I’d share with you this awesome entry from my new favorite blog: A Rinkya Blog (http://rinkya.blogspot.com). I wasn’t planning on posting anything today, but when I saw this, I knew I had no choice; my affinity for ghetto-ass nails and Japanese culture have been intertwined so magically that I couldn’t resist sharing it. Check it: an acrylic set from Japan painted with Hayao Miyazaki characters from Spirited Away. Blows my mind.

Rinkya found the nail art stuff here, but I’ve collected some of my favorites below – click “Read More” to see! You gotta take a look at the Terminator set and the Gustav Klimt’s. Holy crap.

Fashunz: Wha’s KID SISTER Rocking this Summer?

When I saw Kid Sister open for Chromeo last year at Studio B in Brooklyn, I knew I had found The One – the one chick who would finally rep street fashion and bring it to mainstream, even for us really white girls. Seeing her grip that mic with those long-ass jeweled acrylics made me want to get a set – and get unicorns painted on them. With rainbows. And glitter.

If you’ve seen Kid Sister spit, you know she’s got that inimitable hood style – so of course I had to ask her what she’ll be wearing. I’m a follower, clearly. Click “read more” to see more fashunz!


So what will KS be rocking during the sweltering New York dog-days?
“Not a bra! Maybe my orange Rachel Comey sandals… can’t nobody touch them.” It’s okay, KS, I won’t be wearing a bra either.


Rachel Comey (RachelComey.com) sandals like the ones pictured above go for between $200-$400, but it’s a small price to pay to join the fashion ranks of our main Sister, David Bowie, Courtney Love (ok, kind of a crack-rabbit), and countless others who sweat her style. Gimme!

Some other Fashunz staples the Kid Sis works:

Brights & Neon.

Retro Shadez.

Nailz. (obvs)

Bling.

I’ll leave you with the street diva in action in my fave KS music video, “Pro Nails” (featuring Kanye West) while I go get mah set airbrushed:

Fashunz: Spring ’08 Brings Crack Couture Back from the 80′s

In an effort to keep abreast of the latest fashion trends (that I cannot afford and, if anything, hit up H&M for rip-off versions), I occasionally check out what Vogue has to say about updating my closet. I’m always endlessly amused at some of the cited “trends,” and this time, the fashion royalty has really outdone themselves.

This facet of the Spring 2008 Style Trends collection is one my faves: looks like they hopped in the Delorean, jetted to the 80′s, and invaded a tranny hooker’s boudoir. I like bondage and cross-dressing just as much as the next middle-class Jewish gal, but wear these get-ups to a party? Yes, please!

And let’s be honest; I would totally rock that Maison Martin Margiela sequin jacket with the shoulder pads to like, a polo match or Kokie’s or something. Thoughts??

Karl Lagerfield

House of Holland

Matthew Ames