- 21. Style Profile: Barbie Beach
- (Style)
- ... They’re stripper boots, and strippers have to be on their feet for four to eight hours a night. What inspires your style? Pin-up, punk, and kawaii. I love styles from the ’30s, ’40s, and ’50s, but ...
- Created on 10 May 2014
- 22. Hello Kitty: What Does This Character Tell Us About Contemporary Feminine Ideals?
- (Feminism)
- ... Japanese Kawaii aesthetic from which she is modeled is often seen as oppressive. In her 1995 essay, Sharon Kinsella noted the fact that Hello Kitty doesn’t have a mouth, suggesting that the character is ...
- Created on 24 October 2013
- 23. "Hey Fattie!" Hot Guys Insult You in New Weight Loss App #brainexplosio
- (General)
- ... as you're not afraid to be insulted by THE MOST KAWAII GUY IN YOUR SCHOOL OMIGOD LOL. Huh? So there's this new app called Nenshou (FOR GIRLS) in development where a bunch of hot anime bros insult you into ...
- Created on 29 July 2013
- 24. Some Dirt on Yama Girls trend in Japan
- (Style)
- The creators of gothic lolita, harajuku, and ganguro are back! But, this time more laid back and adventure-y. Don't worry though, they're still plenty kawaii and filled with all the layers and patterns ...
- Created on 25 October 2011
- 25. Five Finger Discount, Round Two: ChicNails by Emilie
- (Style)
- ... picks from the shop: This is my cheat to recreating the “Sweet Strawberry” manicure. Summer Collection Strawberry Hand-Painted Nails, $16 I guess this is what my peeps from Japan would call “kawaii”. ...
- Created on 05 August 2011
- 26. Mori Girls: A Declaration of Love
- (DIY)
- ... Japanese fashion trends and movements is nothing new. As we all know, Gwen Stefani has oft professed her love for all things “kawaii” and Harajuku, co-opting elements of Japanese street fashion in her ...
- Created on 03 February 2011
- 27. We're From the Ministry of Adorabl
- (General)
- ... -- bam! -- it was trendy and it was all over. With time, then, maybe Japanese kawaii (cute) culture will do the same. In 20 years it will be watered down to near extinction and we'll all buy ruffled Lolita ...
- Created on 12 March 2009
