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PURICUTE PURIKURA STICKER PICTURES, FARROW FAMILY PHOTO & WAYS TO KEEP EYES HEALTHY. NEW SILICONE CONTACT LENSES.


Puricute.com, puricute purikura, Japanese sticker picture frames, portrait borders, cute kawaii decorations for photos, Tokyo sticker pictures, Mia Farrow DVD cover

Today’s blog post veers in the direction of “random”…
† How much do we love purikura, or Japanese sticker pictures? In Tokyo, the machines offer endless options for backgrounds and decorations (the ones below are from my recent trips). You can achieve the same effect on Puricute.com — simply upload a photo and smother it with kawaii, like I did above!
† Note that it’s a portrait of three generations… Grandma (Mia Farrow), mommy (La Carmina), and baby (Basil Farrow)!

Tokyo Japan puricute purikura, Japanese sticker picture frames, borders, cute kawaii decorations for photos, sticker pictures, print-outs of colorful sticker portraits

Finally (I warned you this was a random post), I got new silicone contact lenses and what a difference! We too often neglect our eye health, so here are some tips for staying sharp:

† I highly recommend checking out latest contact lens technology. I switched to Coopervision Silicone Hydrogel monthly disposables, which are highly breathable (allowing more oxygen to come in) and made from a soft, flexible material (a relief for those with higher prescriptions).
† I saw a poster of damaged eyes and it freaked me out. Most of the disfigurations could have been avoided if only the wearer changed his contact fluid, threw out old lenses, and didn’t sleep with them on. Don’t make the same mistakes!
† Have you had an eye checkup in the past year or two? You may not notice a change in vision, but doctors will catch retinal tears and other problems before it’s too late.
† Take preventative action! Use proper lighting, wear sunglasses, and do daily eye exercises such as these.

What are your experiences with contact lenses and icky eyesight? Have you purikura-ed any photos on Puricute.com? Post the links to your photos in the comments — I’d love to see your customizations!

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  • http://www.rainbowstripe.wordpress.com/ Sarah

    Yay Puricute! I actually just did a post on the website a couple of days ago – the people I'm with never want to use the machines, and they're pretty expensive in New Zealand.
    There's an image I puricuted on my blog post: http://rainbowstripe.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/p…

  • http://www.rainbowstripe.wordpress.com/ Sarah

    Yay Puricute! I actually just did a post on the website a couple of days ago – the people I’m with never want to use the machines, and they’re pretty expensive in New Zealand.
    There’s an image I puricuted on my blog post: http://rainbowstripe.wordpress.com/2009/09/03/puricute/

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      CUTE! The flying pirate cat is a winner!

  • http://chimera.fragiled.net Ria

    I'm blind as a bat so I get annual eye check ups anyway T__T

    And yeah, first time I got contact lenses my optometrist warned me about what would happen if I don't take good care of em (basically, my eyes would be even more screwed than they are now).

    Scared me to obedience let me tell you that.

    Ooh and I used to be obsessed with purikura back in high school. There's a place here in Sydney where about half the floor is dedicated to just these booths <3

  • http://chimera.fragiled.com Ria

    I’m blind as a bat so I get annual eye check ups anyway T__T

    And yeah, first time I got contact lenses my optometrist warned me about what would happen if I don’t take good care of em (basically, my eyes would be even more screwed than they are now).

    Scared me to obedience let me tell you that.

    Ooh and I used to be obsessed with purikura back in high school. There’s a place here in Sydney where about half the floor is dedicated to just these booths <3

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      I think they’re taking over every major city, like Godzilla…. :P

      How much are they in Sydney? In Tokyo, they’re only $2-3 for all sorts of fancy options.

      • http://chimera.fragiled.com Ria

        Haha that’s a good way of describing it!

        Back in high school they were around $8, and $15 would get you the good kind. These days the cheapest is $15… expensive -__-

  • http://twitter.com/fluffyconti Fluffy Conti

    I don't have any eye problems (that I know of!) and I've never had to wear contacts… but I would like to be able to wear lenses for different colors and effects and stuff… i'm afraid of accidentally hurting my eyes though :x

  • radicaLemon

    Hmm while we're on the subject of contact lenses, I was wondering if you knew anything about colored lenses for cosmetic purposes, such as those worn by VKers, Goths, Harajuku people, etc., as in, what's the good stuff and where does one find it? Unfortunately, like Fluffy Conti, I have nothing to say on the subject of lenses for corrective vision since I have perfect vision!

  • Aki

    oo very cool

  • Ruri

    Yes, eyes needs to be treated like jewels !
    I've wore monthly contacts but I've never wore them more than a month ! It's dangerous !
    People often don't realize how much it can hurt them !
    You're right to write about it ^o^

    hugs
    Alexandra

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    I know, so scary… A friend of mine can't wear contacts for a year because she wore them too much and her eyes freaked out…

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Gosh darn all of you with your perfect eyesight! >_<''

    I've never paid attention to decorative contacts because it's impossible for me to wear them (unless with glasses…). I sometimes see ads for them in Japanese fashion & VK magazines, but I can't recall the brand name. I asked Yukiro since he has a magnificent collection, including X-pupils over white:

    http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2009/07/christon-…

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    I wouldn't wear colored contacts every day, but for occasions, I think they're fine. I'll try to figure out the brand name that people in Japan wear…

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    CUTE! The flying pirate cat is a winner!

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    I think they're taking over every major city, like Godzilla…. :P

    How much are they in Sydney? In Tokyo, they're only $2-3 for all sorts of fancy options.

  • http://twitter.com/fluffyconti Fluffy Conti

    I don’t have any eye problems (that I know of!) and I’ve never had to wear contacts… but I would like to be able to wear lenses for different colors and effects and stuff… i’m afraid of accidentally hurting my eyes though :x

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      I wouldn’t wear colored contacts every day, but for occasions, I think they’re fine. I’ll try to figure out the brand name that people in Japan wear…

  • http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

    Hmm while we’re on the subject of contact lenses, I was wondering if you knew anything about colored lenses for cosmetic purposes, such as those worn by VKers, Goths, Harajuku people, etc., as in, what’s the good stuff and where does one find it? Unfortunately, like Fluffy Conti, I have nothing to say on the subject of lenses for corrective vision since I have perfect vision!

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Gosh darn all of you with your perfect eyesight! >_<''

      I've never paid attention to decorative contacts because it's impossible for me to wear them (unless with glasses…). I sometimes see ads for them in Japanese fashion & VK magazines, but I can't recall the brand name. I asked Yukiro since he has a magnificent collection, including X-pupils over white:

      http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2009/07/christon-cafe-shinjuku-renewal-party-goth-wedding-dresses-new-jesus-theme-restaurant-in-tokyo-japan/

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Yukiro says “I buy mine in sweden! In a store called Saturn Return.” He sent me a pic of his new star ones (white contacts with a black star pupil) and they’re incredible.

      • http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

        Ah, cool, thanks to you both :)

        • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

          Isn’t your last name Swedish? Hahah maybe you can charm someone into mailing you some contacts… ;)

          • http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

            Ah you’ve a fine wit, it is indeed Swedish! Perhaps I can, I do have a great many Swedes as friends!

  • Aki

    oo very cool

  • Ruri

    Yes, eyes needs to be treated like jewels !
    I’ve wore monthly contacts but I’ve never wore them more than a month ! It’s dangerous !
    People often don’t realize how much it can hurt them !
    You’re right to write about it ^o^

    hugs
    Alexandra

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      I know, so scary… A friend of mine can’t wear contacts for a year because she wore them too much and her eyes freaked out…

  • Lizz

    That's fabulous!

  • Anahi

    I bought these contacts at secreteyes.org, they are supposed to make your eyes look bigger, and they look really pretty, but yeah, they have made me have some eye problems, due to the fact that the contacts are too big and each time I blink it hurts and yeah, I love them, but could you see if they are really worth wearing, I have seen people with damaged eyes, well pics and It's frightening, I hope I'm not one of the next ones.

  • Lizz

    That’s fabulous!

  • Anahi

    I bought these contacts at secreteyes.org, they are supposed to make your eyes look bigger, and they look really pretty, but yeah, they have made me have some eye problems, due to the fact that the contacts are too big and each time I blink it hurts and yeah, I love them, but could you see if they are really worth wearing, I have seen people with damaged eyes, well pics and It’s frightening, I hope I’m not one of the next ones.

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      I’ve seen some crazy contacts in Japan that make you look like you have anime eyes… borders on the creepy!

  • xXVampiricHearts

    here's my cute puppy. it was taken a little over a year ago, so she's grown up since then… http://www.puricute.com/image/1688324

  • Anonymous

    even though i have perfect eyesight, i just wanna buy a pair of glasses because i think they can look cool. lol.

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Thanks to everyone who shared your Puricute pics with me via MySpace — so cute!

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Thanks to everyone who shared your Puricute pics with me via MySpace — so cute!

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Yukiro says “I buy mine in sweden! In a store called Saturn Return.” He sent me a pic of his new star ones (white contacts with a black star pupil) and they're incredible.

  • radicaLemon

    Ah, cool, thanks to you both :)

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Isn't your last name Swedish? Hahah maybe you can charm someone into mailing you some contacts… ;)

  • http://chimera.fragiled.net Ria

    Haha that's a good way of describing it!

    Back in high school they were around $8, and $15 would get you the good kind. These days the cheapest is $15… expensive -__-

  • radicaLemon

    Ah you've a fine wit, it is indeed Swedish! Perhaps I can, I do have a great many Swedes as friends!

  • Blake

    Puricute looks adorable! I need to take some new picture now so I can have some fun… ^0^

    If you suffer from dry eyes, flaxseed oil is a great natural cure. (:
    Just take 2 capsules of it everyday every day.

  • Blake

    Puricute looks adorable! I need to take some new picture now so I can have some fun… ^0^

    If you suffer from dry eyes, flaxseed oil is a great natural cure. (:
    Just take 2 capsules of it everyday every day.

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      I try to grind up flax seeds and put them in muffins, smoothies, yogurt and whatnot… a great source of healthy oils :)

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    I try to grind up flax seeds and put them in muffins, smoothies, yogurt and whatnot… a great source of healthy oils :)

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    I've seen some crazy contacts in Japan that make you look like you have anime eyes… borders on the creepy!

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    I do love glasses… here are two posts about my favorite brands:

    http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2009/01/new-spec-…

    http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2009/04/dandy-vic…

  • xXVampiricHearts

    amazing glasses!

    It would be awesome to wear the glasses from this post [http://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2009/01/new-spec-espace-glasses-modern-japanese-designer-frames-edwardian-lady-skirt/] with a BlaBlaHospital armband! For some reason nerdy glasses and BlaBlaHospital clothing go together for me!

  • himejade3

    Ah! Are these Coopervision Silicone contacts better than Acuvue Oasys?

  • HimeJade

    Ah! Are these Coopervision Silicone contacts better than Acuvue Oasys?

  • Missi_Moonshine

    I think purikura is so cute! I don't know anyone that can share my endless love for the stuff! I just may have to spend endless hours upgrading pictures! I have done some of my own purikura style photos though, thanks to some really sweet brushes I downloaded from deviant art.

    Try here ——> http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=pu…

    Here's what I've done with mine.
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30491147&…
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30491145&…

    >/////<

  • Anonymous

    I think purikura is so cute! I don’t know anyone that can share my endless love for the stuff! I just may have to spend endless hours upgrading pictures! I have done some of my own purikura style photos though, thanks to some really sweet brushes I downloaded from deviant art.

    Try here ——> http://browse.deviantart.com/?qh=&section=&q=purikura+brushes#catpath=resources/applications&order=9&q=purikura

    Here’s what I’ve done with mine.
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30491147&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=1182060324&id=1182060324
    http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=30491145&op=1&o=global&view=global&subj=1182060324&id=1182060324

    >/////<

    • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

      Awwww! That’s a great idea — I should try using brushes on Photoshop.

  • http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

    Awwww! That's a great idea — I should try using brushes on Photoshop.

  • http://johnsonandjohnsonacuvue.co.cc/ johnson and johnson acuvue

    cute.

  • http://johnsonandjohnsonacuvue.co.cc/ johnson and johnson acuvue

    cute.

  • http://johnsonandjohnsonacuvue.co.cc/ johnson and johnson acuvue

    cute.