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Tokyo Halloween themed food: pumpkin burgers at Grand Hyatt, Oak Door! Pastel pink hair color, Attitude Clothing.

pink hair asian model, fashion blogger

Trick or treat! I now have pastel pink hair, with blue and purple highlights. Are you surprised to see this new color?

I’m overjoyed because it’s the best time of the year — Halloween. To celebrate, I’ll show you photos from Japan, where locals celebrate the season big-time.

We’ll kick things off with my fairy-hair, and then chow down on Halloween-themed cuisine in Tokyo, including skull cocktails and bat pastries at the Grand Hyatt’s Oak Door restaurant.

moat house wood sunglasses

First, let’s take a look at the latest additions to my fall wardrobe. I’m wearing wooden designer sunglasses by Moat House, my favorite independent eyewear designer.

These artisans craft all their frames by hand in their Derbyshire, England workshop. The Moat House team sent me these gorgeous Godiva frames in Brazilian purple heart and oak, with a violet mirror lens. The cat eye shape is as flattering as it gets, and the frames are lightweight — so I can wear them with comfort all winter.

I’m a big supporter of Moat House‘s artisinal approach, and encourage you to support indie, sustainable brands like them. (They have all styles of wood glasses for both men and women, which you can see on their website.)

morph8ne lace up dress, attitude clothing shop

Attitude Clothing (an online shop with an amazing selection of dark fashion) sent me some designs by a Thailand designer, Morph8ne. Their dresses seem to be made for Wednesday Addams and Nancy of The Craft (especially their plaid schoolgirl dress).

I’m wearing the Charlotte dress, which has ultra long sleeves and a doll-like lace up corset back. I love the details such as the keyhole closure in the back, and the Morph8ne logo in a heart on the front.

nu goth style tumblr, mermaid hair

Isn’t this witch-baby dress perfect for the Halloween season? (Shop more fashion by this brand from Attitude Clothing, and by clicking below…)

pastel pink blue hair color, my little pony hairstyle

How would you describe my new mermaid hair: My Little Pony? Cotton candy pastels? It also looks a bit like the asymmetrical cut and color of Final Fantasy’s Lightning character.

I always go to hair stylist Stephanie Hoy at Sugar Skull Studio, in Gastown (#300-68 Water Street, Vancouver BC). Her work is magic: I went from grey-green to layers of light pink, baby blue and lavender. Stephanie is amazing at alternative dyes, but does all types of cuts: ask for her!

skull tights leggings, gal stern

As the weather gets colder, I’ve been reaching for these new gold skull tights from Gal Stern. Based in Israel, she designs luxury legwear and just released a new Halloween collection that is perfection.

The nude hosiery is the softest, highest quality (it won’t tear or run) and how wonderful are the Day of the Dead golden skulls printed over the knees! 

long clothing beanie, morph8ne dress

I’ve been keeping warm with my Long Clothing beanie, also from Attitude Clothing (they carry all my favorite brands). There’s a skeleton skull and chain version of this knit cap as well — or tuque, as we say in Canada.

pastel pink hair colour, fairy kei harajuku hairstyle

My doll-heel platform shoes are similar to these ankle boots by Demonia, and these shoes by YRU. More similar styles from my favorite footwear brands are below.

Thanks Attitude Clothing, Moat House eyewear and Gal Stern tights for the winter wardrobe update! In the next post, I’ll show you a second outfit featuring these designers. (Photos by Joey Wong.)

tokyo japan halloween themed restaurant

Now, let’s take a look at the cute Halloween food you can currently find in Tokyo! The October holiday gets bigger every year in Japan, and you’ll find spooky-themed dishes all over the city.

Nobody does it better than The Oak Door restaurant, located at The Grand Hyatt hotel in Roppongi Hills. This American steakhouse released a masterful Halloween menu, complete with kabocha pumpkin burgers.

skull goth cocktails, tokyo

Pick your poison: the Oak Door Bar is also offering creative cocktails that feature skull glasses and syringes. All are beautifully mixed and presented, and available only for a limited time.

Above, I sipped on a Deadly Rose with pomegranate syrup, apple brandy, silver tequila and lime juice — with dry ice added for a ghostly touch. In the middle, the V-Blood pays tribute to vampires. The Trick or Treat on the right is an unusual and delicious concoction of vodka, melon and pineapple juice.

the oak door bartender, grand hyatt roppongi

The “Dr Frankenstein” behind these drinks is Seyeram Anagbonu, bartender of The Oak Door. He takes a playful approach to his creations, and showed us how he made “brain sludge” out of vodka, lime juice and cranberry jelly.

pumpkin burgers japan, sweet potato fries

Then, Chef de Cuisine Adam Noffsinger came in with these mouthwatering burgers… which look exactly like Halloween pumpkins!

I’ve never seen a burger bun as creatively executed: the bread is made from pumpkin puree and baked in the shape of the squash. Delicious, and all-naturally flavored and colored. Inside, there’s a juicy patty (The Oak Door is known for its beef), Gruyere cheese, thinly sliced Japanese kabocha and classic fillings. Paired with sweet potato fries and spiced aioli, this turned out to be the most “spooktacular” meal I’ve ever had.

bat shaped cookies, pumpkin cake grand hyatt

The Grand Hyatt also debuted a Halloween afternoon tea, and we got to try a sampling of dark desserts. The bat-shaped chocolate cookies, crème brûlée, tarts and creamy roll cakes (all pumpkin flavored) are made in-house by the award winning patissiers.

They’re masterpieces: not overly sweet, with pleasing combinations of natural flavors, and expert decoration (check out the intricate swirls on the tarts).

halloween food menu, tokyo

Head pastry chef Goto Junichi is highly regarded, and deservedly so. His Halloween desserts showcase his fine French training, fused with a Japanese sensibility and touch of kawaii.

You can find his sweets at Fiorentina Pastry Boutique at The Grand Hyatt hotel, and I hope you’ll come to The Oak Door for a kabocha burger and Gothic cocktail before the season ends. (Above food photos by John S.)

monster donuts krispy kreme japan

As you may have seen on my social media, I was in Tokyo for the start of my JRailPass train journey. I found lots of Halloween-themed snacks all over the city, and took photos for you. If only I could eat them all…

At Krispy Kreme Japan, there’s a “sweet monster show” donut box available.

halloween zombie donuts, tokyo krispy kreme

You can buy the Krispy Kreme donuts individually, or get a dozen in a graveyard-decorated box. I spy a melon soda monster, spider chocolate custard puff, grinning caramel pumpkin jack, and a purple mummy with sweet potato icing!

snoopy donuts, mr donut

The Mr Donut franchise also gets into the Halloween spirit, with spooky Snoopy donuts. 

halloween themed donuts tokyo

Mister Donut has donuts shaped like the Peanuts puppy, in white chocolate and chestnut glaze. The seasonal packaging makes it look like Snoopy is wearing a witch’s hat. This chain is also selling chocolate spider and pumpkin ring donuts at the moment.

cute pumpkin decorated cake japan

The cute cafe La Petite Mercerie celebrates with these adorable cakes: a Halloween shortcake and pumpkin gateau chocolat.

halloween birthday cake design

Their smiling Jack-o-lanterns with highlighted cheeks are the definition of spooky-cute.

mickey mouse halloween cake, cozy cafe ginza

Cozy Cafe is offering a Disney Villains special. There’s a Mickey Mouse pumpkin cream cake, with chocolate 3D facial decor. Cozy Cafe also has gift boxes and other sweets themed like Maleficent, Ursula and other baddies.

snoopy peanuts halloween candies

If you want to buy Halloween snacks to take home, don’t despair. You’ll find plenty of items in gift stores all over Tokyo.

For these sweets, Snoopy transforms into a vampire, and peers out of a coffin.

halloween special edition snacks, candy

At Don Quixote (the discount general store), you can find all sorts of inexpensive themed snacks during this season. I found anime biscuits and Halloween Pocky, as well as many others for under $5.

kawaii halloween ghosts, skeletons

Japan rocks at packaging design. The Halloween mascots are always kawaii, with bright colors and simple shapes.

halloween pumpkin cupcakes

At Tables bakery, I was tempted to buy a Jack-o-lantern demitasse cupcake. There’s also one that looks like Jack Skellington from Nightmare Before Christmas.

halloween macaroons, ghost cakes

How cute are these bite-sized purple pumpkin and ghost mini cupcakes? 

nicolas house harajuku bunny cafe

In Harajuku, I swung by Nicolas House, a cafe with a bunny theme. All the custards and sundaes have rabbit ears and smiling faces. For the time being, there’e an orange pumpkin Bunnicula.

rabbit decorated desserts tokyo

Nicolas House did a Miffy collaboration last year, decorating all the sweets to look like the Dutch character.

cute bunny cafe, harajuku nicholas house

Even the savory dishes have a cute bunny theme.

kawaii monster cafe, harajuku

Finally, I popped into the Kawaii Monster theme cafe in Harajuku. The restaurant is Kyary Pamyu Pamyu meets an acid trip: there’s a cyber mushroom disco inside, and a giant sofa that looks like a cat. Everything is rainbow-colored, even the food — such as primary colored pasta, served on an artist’s palette.

tokyo monster theme weird cafe

I didn’t go inside or eat a meal here, but you can get the gist of it from these photos of the exterior. Kawaii Monster Cafe is open all year round, so you can get a taste of the rainbow at any time.

halloween eating eyeballs, disgusting horror food props

I leave you with this anatomical dish on display at Okadaya (the Shinjuku craft store).

What do you think of the Halloween treats in Japan, and my newly pink hair color? 

fashion blog halloween outfit scostume

PS: If you’re looking for a Halloween costume, I’m selling many of my favorite cosplay outfits on my Depop shop! I’ve also put up more Japanese Goth and Lolita fashion for sale including Banana Fish, h.Naoto, Peace Now, and much more.

Come see all the listings here, then email gothiccarmina@gmail.com and let me know what interests you. I’ll do bundle discounts, and all items come with a photo and personal note. Looking forward to hearing from you.

37 Comments

  1. MelissaR
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 9:33 pm | Permalink

    Love the new hair!!! #pinkunicorn <3

  2. BJ
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 10:17 pm | Permalink

    We’re so glad to be on your Halloween list! Love the new hair and we hope we can keep impressing you

  3. Marie
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 10:17 pm | Permalink

    Outstanding.

  4. Courtney
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 10:17 pm | Permalink

    your hair is gorgeous!

  5. Sandi
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 10:17 pm | Permalink

    Looks fab!

  6. Marilyn T
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 10:18 pm | Permalink

    I’m loving your hair you look fabulous!!!!

  7. an
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 10:18 pm | Permalink

    omg that hair is stunning!!!!

  8. Liz
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 10:18 pm | Permalink

    Wow, the hair color is unexpected and fantastic. Love the outfit too..

  9. Stephanie
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 10:18 pm | Permalink

    Super cute!!

  10. Mika
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 10:18 pm | Permalink

    New hair looks super cute girl!!

  11. HILOW
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 10:19 pm | Permalink

    Love the ress

  12. Pepper
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 10:19 pm | Permalink

    <3 <3 <3

  13. Gracie
    Posted October 20, 2016 at 11:57 pm | Permalink

    Looking good!!

  14. Dawn
    Posted October 21, 2016 at 12:24 am | Permalink

    Love your hair!

  15. lacarmina
    Posted October 21, 2016 at 12:28 am | Permalink

    xxx

  16. Euri
    Posted October 21, 2016 at 12:29 am | Permalink

    Oh! I love your new hair!

  17. Nelly
    Posted October 21, 2016 at 2:29 am | Permalink

    I love your hair ud83dude0d and those glasses too

  18. erru
    Posted October 21, 2016 at 2:29 am | Permalink

    Hot look!!!!

  19. Sasa Z
    Posted October 21, 2016 at 2:29 am | Permalink

    cool!

  20. Phineas
    Posted October 22, 2016 at 4:27 am | Permalink

    Oh, that is very nice!

  21. Nat
    Posted October 22, 2016 at 4:27 am | Permalink

    looks cool

  22. Mark E
    Posted October 22, 2016 at 4:28 am | Permalink

    awesome a/f <333

  23. RACHEL
    Posted October 23, 2016 at 4:26 am | Permalink

    WOW!

  24. Aurum Ore
    Posted October 23, 2016 at 5:26 pm | Permalink

    Hair colour is wicked, it looks electric with all those layered colours. And I love that Morph8ne dress too! Thanks for the spoopy trip through Tokyo (^_^)

    • lacarmina
      Posted October 23, 2016 at 9:54 pm | Permalink

      My pleasure! I’ll be posting lots of Japan Goth store photos coming up in the next posts, do check back!

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