Category Archives: Lifestyles

Domo-kun Nom Nom Nom Cupcakes Babydoll

Posted on September 9, 2011 by sachi

First came cupcakes. Then came Domo-kun. Then came nomming. Now you can get all three with this Domo-kun Nom Nom Nom Cupcakes Babydoll ($19.99). The image is printed on a fitted white babydoll, and comes in all women’s sizes. Sorry … Continue reading →

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Crystal Renn Defends Chinky Eye Taping From Vogue Nippon Shoot

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Moye

Jezebel scored an interview with model Crystal Renn, who was seen taping her eyes back in a photo shoot for Vogue Nippon. Renn states that she wasn’t trying to look “Asian” but often taped her eyes back to transform her … Continue reading →

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North Korea Launches Cruise To Boost Tourism

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Moye

North Korea is taking a creative approach to boost tourism (and possibly their image). Their tourism board has ollaborated with a Chinese travel company to put together a scenic 21 hour cruise from Rajin to Mount Kumgang. Oh, did someone … Continue reading →

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Asians Behaving Badly: Edward Younghoon Shin Alledgedly Murders Business Partner & Blogs About It

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Moye

Welcome to another edition of Asians Behaving Badly and this time, we’re featuring Edward Younghoon Shin of Southern California. It’s a pretty grisly murder case, where Shin has been arrested last week for allegedly killing his business partner, Christopher Ryan … Continue reading →

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Ultimate Pocky Collection

Posted on September 8, 2011 by sachi

If ever there was an iconic Japanese food, it was Pocky. Luckily, with the Glico Pocky Collection ($67.94) from Amazon, you can get a taste of all the different kinds of Pocky in one easy shipment. The Collection includes 14 … Continue reading →

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L.A. Giveaway: Audrey Magazine 2011 Fashion Night Out Show Tickets

Posted on September 7, 2011 by jozjozjoz

UPDATE 9/11/2011: Congrats to our winner, Katrina P! Don’t forget, you can still buy tickets and get 20% off with the code “8Asians”! Audrey Magazine— an award-winning national publication created by Asian American women, for Asian American women– presents Audrey’s … Continue reading →

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Hello Kitty Dotted Rain Boots

Posted on September 7, 2011 by sachi

Rain, rain, go away, come again another day… Well, with these Hello Kitty rain boots ($32) you’ll be asking for the rain. Unfortunately I could only find these for kids, but if you have tiny feet they might work too.

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Suicide Toll Doubles In South Korea

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Moye

A new study from South Korea has revealed that the suicide rate has doubled over the past ten years: “The new figures show that in 2009 more than 40 people killed themselves each day in South Korea. This is more … Continue reading →

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When Strict Parenting Becomes An Educational Hindrance

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Jeff

Every summer, I coach volleyball at a sports clinic at my children’s school. Over the years, I noticed a Vietnamese boy in Number One Son’s class who would attend the sports clinic but never played on any of the school … Continue reading →

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Tiny Silver Heart Necklace

Posted on September 5, 2011 by sachi

We’re always looking for a piece of jewelry that can go with anything — that one necklace you never take off. This Tiny Heart Necklace in silver ($21) looks like a great “wear anytime” option. The pendant is about 4.5mm … Continue reading →

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Who’s Afraid Of Being “So Asian”?

Posted on September 5, 2011 by akrypti

As it turns out, one’s intensity of Asianness is measurable. You can be “not Asian enough” or “so Asian” and such quantifications will have nothing to do with the ethnic identification of your parents. What’s more, there are even assigned values … Continue reading →

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Chinky Eyes Is The New Fashion Statement!

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Moye

According to this photo shoot for Vogue Nippon, taping your eyes back is the new black. And no, this isn’t about taping your eyes for double eyelids. This is about taping your eyes UP and BACK away from your face, … Continue reading →

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