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A new day, a new video: my NBC Weekend Today Show appearance! I talk about character bentos (charaben) in Japan and the healthy approach to cooking in my book Cute Yummy Time. Then I demonstrate two cute food demos, which turn a fried and hardboiled egg into chick critters! For behind-the-scenes photos of the 30 Rock Today Show studio, check out this post. I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel as I have more videos in the works!

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I am making a head-to-toe cosplay outfit for my LA book signings at the end of November (event details here). While flipping through books at the fabric store, I did a double-take when I saw this “Harajuku Girls” Halloween pattern.

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I also came across a pre-made Harajuku Girl costume at Ricky’s. The adult and child’s versions cost around $40.

Reaction? It’s a given that these are Halloween costumes for a general audience; I’m not surprised that they’re not very well executed. But my main response was that of marvel. Remember that very few people knew the word “Harajuku” five years ago. Now, most people can associate the word with a look (decora and Lolita, for the most part) and Japanese youth culture — to the point that it’s become a dress-up option for Halloween. This phenomenon is precisely what I was referring to in this Reader Question: you can’t predict what people will latch onto in even a few years from now… What are your thoughts?

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mewlolipop

Congrats on getting on TV and your bookgetting published!~ I'll be sure to get one of your copies soon!~
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

^__^ thank you!
skellycat

That's so exciting!! Congratulations!
Simone D

Wow, congrats Carmen!
mewlolipop

Congrats on getting on TV and your bookgetting published!~ I’ll be sure to get one of your copies soon!~

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

^__^ thank you!

skellycat

That’s so exciting!! Congratulations!
Simone D

Wow, congrats Carmen!
Nakayoshia

omg this is great ^^

the hajauka pattern is over here yet T_T i might have to wait till next season D:
i guess i could order online

congratulations aswell ^^
http://nakasnet.blogspot.com/ Naka

omg this is great ^^

the hajauka pattern is over here yet T_T i might have to wait till next season D:
i guess i could order online

congratulations aswell ^^
Missi_Moonshine

I actually bought that pattern. >w<;
The pre-made costumes I'm never too fond of as they look tacky and cheap. But I actually thought that pattern was somewhat accurate in its representation. While I know there isn't a “formula” to dressing up like this, I still thought this was awesome, and bought it anyway.
Even if it is a child sized pattern, it was only 99 cents, so what the hell!

I actually woke up that morning, turned on the Today Show (I didn't know you were going to be on TV) and squealed when I saw you were going to be on! It made my day.
http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

Loved the video–very cool. :)

The Halloween costumes are a bit scary…I feel like people miss the point when they try to mainstream the “Harajuku” look.
http://www.hilarylindler.com photographerleia

The patterns are cute, but i think the person who chose the “display” items somehow correlated Harajuka fashion with being colorblind and closing your eyes while picking out accessories. For those that make their own clothes, though I think it's good that patterns are (possibly?) beginning to become more accessible.
Anonymous

I actually bought that pattern. >w<;The pre-made costumes I’m never too fond of as they look tacky and cheap. But I actually thought that pattern was somewhat accurate in its representation. While I know there isn’t a “formula” to dressing up like that, I still thought this was awesome, and bought it anyway.Even if it is a child sized pattern, it was only 99 cents, so what the hell!I actually woke up that morning, turned on the Today Show (I didn’t know you were going to be on TV) and squealed when I saw you were going to be on! It made my day.

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I also think it’s something useful to work from — and you can customize it however you like! I’m all for experimenting!

That’s very cool that you saw my Today Show bit when it actually aired.

Mary Ellen

Oh my God! Carmen! How wonderful! I'm SO SO SO Proud of you! I brag about you to all of my students – you're such an inspiration, doll. There's so much more success in your future. Fantastic!
Seb

Excellent ;)
Kitty Lectro

Congratulations!
Ashley

that's amazing! :OO our entire family congratulates you :D
Love Yamachan

cool~! ^^
caria67

Thank you for bringing Japanese culture into america! Its so cute and amazing cant wait!
deftloli

congrats lacarmina! your family must be proud of you, like us fans!!!!
SMFresia

Congratulations La Carmina ^_^
big fan here ! <33
asiankuromi

good for u! ^^
i cant wait to go buy ur book
sach3

cool
darkandsticky

Fantastic.
sunflower3412

O MY GOD YOU AER ON TV WOW
danabakkk

:D so cute ~ I adore cute food.
TheMarioHenri

WOOO congrats.you look great on tv x3
Sarah Diane

AMAZING LACARMINA!!! you are one of the many people to inspire me to open up my very own bakery one day. i hope to learn more especially when i get to college^_^ thank you sooo much
choco3

woot!
yay for t.v.!
Skellycat

That's so exciting!! Congratulations!
insideoutbanana

aww! those chicks r soo cute (wait! do i mean the food or the girls? haha) its all gewd either way!!
CONGRATS!!!!! cant wait to see more of you and your books!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks everyone – you are amazing! I really appreciate your support.
melissarundle

Loved the vid!
http://silver.itsumo-online.net/ Lemon

Loved the video–very cool. :)

The Halloween costumes are a bit scary…I feel like people miss the point when they try to mainstream the “Harajuku” look.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

hahahaha chicks are definitely WIN either way!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Wishing you the best of luck! Go for it!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

You're awesome – thanks for your support! You can see more about my book on http://www.lacarmina.com/cookingcute.php
Javeton

HOW AWESOOoooooooooooomeeeeee :O!
Javeton

HOW AWESOOoooooooooooomeeeeee :O!
kevvy

that's so cool!
Moon Maiden 90

*YaY* lol
congrats on the today show! it was such a cute little demonstration
Stillprince

Dude that was awesome haha You introduced a bit of Japanese culture to the mass public >D I wish this was around when I was a little kid xD (wants to make cute lunches for myself) lol
Kelly Kitsch

AWESOME!!!!
Stillprince

I would not even think of considering those “costumes” as Harajuku, as they are tacky and poorly made, and too sexual sometimes. I also think it's a little annoying how they associate Harajuku with Gwen Stefani >_>+
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Glad you liked it!
bratfink

Loved the Today Show segment. You were great!
Tofu4Me

Cute! Loved your Innocent World dress, kitties! :D
http://www.hilarylindler.com photographerleia

The patterns are cute, but i think the person who chose the “display” items somehow correlated Harajuka fashion with being colorblind and closing your eyes while picking out accessories. For those that make their own clothes, though I think it’s good that patterns are (possibly?) beginning to become more accessible.

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I think anything that promotes DIY is a good thing!

Mary Ellen

Oh my God! Carmen! How wonderful! I’m SO SO SO Proud of you! I brag about you to all of my students – you’re such an inspiration, doll. There’s so much more success in your future. Fantastic!
Seb

Excellent ;)
Kitty Lectro

Congratulations!
Ashley

that’s amazing! :OO our entire family congratulates you :D
Love Yamachan

cool~! ^^
caria67

Thank you for bringing Japanese culture into america! Its so cute and amazing cant wait!
deftloli

congrats lacarmina! your family must be proud of you, like us fans!!!!
SMFresia

Congratulations La Carmina ^_^
big fan here ! <33
asiankuromi

good for u! ^^
i cant wait to go buy ur book

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

You’re awesome – thanks for your support! You can see more about my book on http://www.lacarmina.com/cookingcute.php

sach3

cool
darkandsticky

Fantastic.
sunflower3412

O MY GOD YOU AER ON TV WOW
danabakkk

:D so cute ~ I adore cute food.
TheMarioHenri

WOOO congrats.you look great on tv x3
Sarah Diane

AMAZING LACARMINA!!! you are one of the many people to inspire me to open up my very own bakery one day. i hope to learn more especially when i get to college^_^ thank you sooo much

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Wishing you the best of luck! Go for it!

choco3

woot!
yay for t.v.!
Skellycat

That’s so exciting!! Congratulations!
insideoutbanana

aww! those chicks r soo cute (wait! do i mean the food or the girls? haha) its all gewd either way!!
CONGRATS!!!!! cant wait to see more of you and your books!

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

hahahaha chicks are definitely WIN either way!

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks everyone – you are amazing! I really appreciate your support.
fatemoana

this is allsome congrades and good luck ! ^_^
and i love your hair!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I think anything that promotes DIY is a good thing!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

I also think it's something useful to work from — and you can customize it however you like! I'm all for experimenting!

That's very cool that you saw my Today Show bit when it actually aired.
Anonymous

Loved the vid!
chaitsDeena

Aww the chicks were adorable!
I'm so inspired to try some of this out!
Javeton

HOW AWESOOoooooooooooomeeeeee :O!
Javeton

HOW AWESOOoooooooooooomeeeeee :O!
kevvy

that’s so cool!
Moon Maiden 90

*YaY* lol
congrats on the today show! it was such a cute little demonstration

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Glad you liked it!

Stillprince

Dude that was awesome haha You introduced a bit of Japanese culture to the mass public >D I wish this was around when I was a little kid xD (wants to make cute lunches for myself) lol
Kelly Kitsch

AWESOME!!!!
Stillprince

I would not even think of considering those “costumes” as Harajuku, as they are tacky and poorly made, and too sexual sometimes. I also think it’s a little annoying how they associate Harajuku with Gwen Stefani >_>+

insideoutbanana

ya! i would have to agree with this!! i hate how everybody thinks Gwen Stefani came up with “Harajuku” when most here stuff isnt even real harajuku…besides harajuku isnt really a style, is a place (go figure)

bratfink

Loved the Today Show segment. You were great!
Tofu4Me

Cute! Loved your Innocent World dress, kitties! :D
http://hibari-sensei.livejournal.com/ Jen

The patterns and costumes seem to be a result of someone interpreting Harajuku street fashion as one style; they're like a mash-up of Lolita, decora, raver, and even gyaru. They're not so different from my early attempts at street fashion so even if they're a bit of an eyesore, we all gotta start somewhere. (This is why doing research is important. Knowledge is power. ^_~)
insideoutbanana

ya! i would have to agree with this!! i hate how everybody thinks Gwen Stefani came up with “Harajuku” when most here stuff isnt even real harajuku…besides harajuku isnt really a style, is a place (go figure)
Jeff

congratulations!!!
fatemoana

this is allsome congrades and good luck ! ^_^
and i love your hair!
chaitsDeena

Aww the chicks were adorable!
I’m so inspired to try some of this out!
Seiran

People seem to forget and are all like “Oh yeah that style is so Harajuku” Oh stfu -_-+ Stop talking out of your arse.
I hate it when people don't know what theyre talking about.
http://hibari-sensei.livejournal.com/ Jen

The patterns and costumes seem to be a result of someone interpreting Harajuku street fashion as one style; they’re like a mash-up of Lolita, decora, raver, and even gyaru. They’re not so different from my early attempts at street fashion so even if they’re a bit of an eyesore, we all gotta start somewhere. (This is why doing research is important. Knowledge is power. ^_~)
Just a Prayer

Why is it when someone cool is on the news I miss it?
insideoutbanana

my point exactly!
Jeff

congratulations!!!
Seiran

People seem to forget and are all like “Oh yeah that style is so Harajuku” Oh stfu -_-+ Stop talking out of your arse.
I hate it when people don’t know what theyre talking about.

insideoutbanana

my point exactly!

Just a Prayer

Why is it when someone cool is on the news I miss it?
http://www.theothereast.net shichi

I'm jealous XD
http://www.theothereast.net shichi

I’m jealous XD
Albert OMG

cool!
Louise

ouch, the last fashion set is the worst i've seen in a long time! looks like a is been designed by a couple of drunken monkeys..
kylb

congrats!!!!!
Otakku423

Congratulations on getting on TV! :D yay hopefully now ill see restaurants popping up that sell cute dishes lol
Yamaiinu

Fun is #1
Yuwhennie

Im a 12 year old o.o nice hair
Albert OMG

cool!
Louise

ouch, the last fashion set is the worst i’ve seen in a long time! looks like a is been designed by a couple of drunken monkeys..
kylb

congrats!!!!!
Otakku423

Congratulations on getting on TV! :D yay hopefully now ill see restaurants popping up that sell cute dishes lol
Yamaiinu

Fun is #1
Yuwhennie

Im a 12 year old o.o nice hair
Dravarious

GO LA CARMINA your my hero<3
Dravarious

GO LA CARMINA your my hero<3
Miss Kimbalya

I Love Your Style La Carmina!
Your Food Is Soooo Kawaii!

You Inspired Me To Try Cooking.

I Wish You Could Have Gone All Out Gothic Lolita!
Miss Kimbalya

I Love Your Style La Carmina!
Your Food Is Soooo Kawaii!

You Inspired Me To Try Cooking.

I Wish You Could Have Gone All Out Gothic Lolita!
http://www.hampguide.org/ Dorothy Rimson

I guess these dresses got their inspiration from Halloween
http://www.hampguide.org/ Dorothy Rimson

I guess these dresses got their inspiration from Halloween
Lady Poison

You are so incredible! <3
Lady Poison

You are so incredible! <3
http://twitter.com/maribelmade Maribel Made

Way to go! This is great. I think America needs some more cultural resources and cute Japan style bento food could really help kids stay healthy. ;) The idea with the patterns is great but they could use some work.Even I wonder if I'm following the style properly. Congrats!!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks! Everything in the book uses healthy ingredients — that was really important to me.
http://twitter.com/maribelmade Maribel Made

Way to go! This is great. I think America needs some more cultural resources and cute Japan style bento food could really help kids stay healthy. ;) The idea with the patterns is great but they could use some work.Even I wonder if I’m following the style properly. Congrats!!

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thanks! Everything in the book uses healthy ingredients — that was really important to me.

http://twitter.com/maribelmade Maribel Made

Would I be able to find Cute Yummy Time in a bookstore or it only available online? I’d like to buy a copy for my brother who likes cute food. Thanks! :)

http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thank YOU! The book is available in all major bookstores; you can call or search online (such as Barnes and Noble, Borders, Chapters) to see if the store carries it. If not, you can order a copy. It’s also available online at http://www.lacarmina.com/cookingcute.php

Thanks again!! I hope your brother enjoys it!

http://twitter.com/maribelmade Maribel Made

Awesome! I know he will, although I’m afraid I’ll keep it for myself. ;)

Thank you.
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

hahah! :)

http://twitter.com/maribelmade Maribel Made

Would I be able to find Cute Yummy Time in a bookstore or it only available online? I'd like to buy a copy for my brother who likes cute food. Thanks! :)
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

Thank YOU! The book is available in all major bookstores; you can call or search online (such as Barnes and Noble, Borders, Chapters) to see if the store carries it. If not, you can order a copy. It's also available online at http://www.lacarmina.com/cookingcute.php

Thanks again!! I hope your brother enjoys it!
Karen

sooooo cool! SUPERSTAH!
http://twitter.com/maribelmade Maribel Made

Awesome! I know he will, although I'm afraid I'll keep it for myself. ;)

Thank you.
Karen

sooooo cool! SUPERSTAH!
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

hahah! :)
http://www.lacarmina.com lacarmina

hahah! :)
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Thanks again!! I hope your brother enjoys it!

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