I know it’s been a while and I recently started thinking about keeping this blog more up to date. I thought I’d start with some new kawaii cosmetics I found.

First and foremost is the new HELLO KITTY cosmetics line at Sephora. I was surprised to see a line because I thought the licensing was more lucrative for Sanrio. At this point thought, since kitty isn’t quite what she used to be and has capitalized on the adult market more than anything now (which to me has kind of ruined it), I guess Sanrio is taking every opportunity to make money with her.

Here are some of the cute things they offer:

This is sweet, just like a pencil tin that would be in the Hello Kitty line. It’s $28 which is a good value for the pencils, though they are not full-size. Unfortunately they are not the gel liner pencils that are so popular in every line now (even Cover Girl has them!)

 

This is a great palette in super cute Memoirs of a Kitty  cherry blossoms print. There are four eyeshadows and two blushes. $35 is a bit rich for what are most likely not the highest quality cosmetics but it’s still pretty darn cute.

 

Now we are getting pricey with the Glittercute Collection made with Swarovski Elements. You get the glittercute eyeliners and the brush set in a crystal container. This is really special and it comes with a ridiculous price – $495. That is not a mistake.

The Glitter Dipped Handheld Mirror also has crystals and a similar price tag of absurdity – $350. These are sweet and kawaii but unless you are Mariah Carey (who would get everything for free anyway) I don’t see anyone getting these items.

Finally there is a Hello Kitty fragrance. It’s inexpensive in this rollerball version only $18. Here is more about it.

Hello Kitty Fragrance Rollergirl Rollerball

You’re sure to feel sweet and fancy with this pretty perfume. Made with some
of Hello Kitty’s favorite things, its notes of green apple and Japanese fruits
will make you smile inside. As the fragrance’s heart comes forward, you’ll smell
rich floral accords and a wink of warm vanilla. A little hint of musk is present
in the base notes, adding a touch of glamour to a twinkling fragrance created
especially for the young-at-heart.

Notes:
Cassis Sorbet, Italian Mandarin, Apple, Magnolia Blossom, Freesia, Orange Flower, Tonka Bean,
Vanilla, Musk.

Style:
Sweet. Sparkling. Pretty.

 

You know I love a sale and what could be better than a sale on Hello Kitty? Right now at sanrio.com they are having up to 50% off! Here are a few things I picked out.

Love this totebag for grocery shopping. Now if only I could remember to actually USE it!

Sweet little mini-baguette purse in pink and green. Very PREPPY combination.

Adorable memo pad with hard to find Hello Kitty dressed as a geisha.

Sweet pink Hello Kitty geisha charm. I go crazy for these, I must have about twenty or more.

Hello Kitty chopsticks with towel wrap. Oh if only I had dishes to match!

Best wishes for 2010. I hope you had a terrific holiday season and have a wonderful New Year. I rang in the New Year the same way i have since I was about five years old – watching Dick Clark! Although I don’t know many of the performers these days (tonight it was Jennifer Lopez and Chris Daughtry in Times Square which I was thrilled to see since I actually KNEW them!)but I still enjoy the festivities. It amazes me how fast they clean up Times Square.

I love to see Dick Clark. It must be a great honor for Ryan Seacrest to co-host the show with him. I adore Ryan Seacrest. I think he is a gracious person. Dick Clark still looks great too and I love to see him kiss his wife at midnight as I have for the last 36 years.

Happy New Year to my family and my kitty Lucy!

Keep it kawaii!

I looked around to see what I could find that seemed kawaii to me that had to do with Halloween and I just couldn’t find all that much online. Perhaps Halloween by its very nature is somewhat kawaii (well it could be if you took the spooky scary stuff out of it) but I was really looking for very specific examples.

I did find this (on another site)(in essence yes, I cribbed it):

Click on the pic to get the free wallpaper.

Kitty looks like she is dressing up as my Lucy!

Just found these new items from Re-ment – dig the Hello Kitty Stationery! You can see the individual items by clicking here.

This is the Hot Springs Ryokan series. For close-ups click here.