It's a Mon Shu Cute Wednesday!

It's time for a bit of fashion with one of our Hello There Cutie faves: Karl Lagerfeld! Karl has teamed up this time with the fab Japanese make-up line Shu Uemera with a collection of everything from nail polishes to make-up boxes. To give us a glimpse into the fun that this collaboration will be, the two have made this adorable video called the "Mon Shu Birth Story." Enjoy and Hello There Mon Shu Cutie!!!   xxxo

Blythe is a Princess Cutie

As you might recall, we adore the Blythe dolls from the 1960's and their sassy sense of fashion. So who better to celebrate day 2 of National Princess Week then our gal? This is the cover of a Japanese documentary about Blythe and wow, how super groovy is this princess with crown askew and amazing skirt corset? Hello There Cutie!!!   xxxo

Cutemaskah Santa

Put down the glasses Santa... we're going to need you to deliver presents to the good boys n girls! This vintage Holt Howard flocked Santa is a candle holder but he sure looks tipsy to me. Whatcha think Cuties? xxo

Chopstick Cuties

The Japanese industrial design firm "& design" is known for innovative designs (how many times can we use the word "design" in a sentence?). Anywhooo, I found their sweet little chopstick holders beyond adorable. Tweat tweat Hello there Cuties! xxxo

Cuties In Cups

As you know Cuties, we have a soft spot for bunnies... we therefore present you with twin baby bunnies in paper cups. Turn off the sound before watching (it's not cute) and sniff along with them after giving a big Hello There Cutie shout-out to these adorable critters! xxxo

Fashion Cat Cuties

I found out about a book called Fashion Cats (cover above) by the Japanese artist Takako Iwasa and was intrigued. How can cats be fashionable? Well, she makes fashionable outfits for her two kitties then photographs them! Kind bizarre? Yes! Hello There Cutie-able? Heck yes!!! xxxo

Cutie Stickers

I don't know a thing about these stickers except the following: They are Japanese and the packaging is darn cute!!! (and kinda silly) xxxo

Another Japanese Cutie

Rilakkuma is another popular Japanese character. This cartoon bear is often accompanied by Korilakkuma, who is a smaller white bear and Kiiroitori, a yellow chick. Korilakkuma frequently plays pranks on Rilakkuma while he is sleeping, such as drawing or putting headphones on him and sewing odd color patches on his bear suits. Cuties indeed! xxxo

Suntory Cuties

What is this? A good question! These cuties are from a Suntory beverage (I have no idea what) and are rather opposite. The smiley guy on the front (with a leaf accent) seems to welcome my partaking of his bevvie, whereas his friend on the twist-top is sad. Don't worry cuties: you're too cute to drink!!! xxxo

(More) Cute Packaging

Talk about Cutie! This window display of Asian drinks features Japanese, Taiwanese and mainland Chinese beverages that all have one important thing in common: They are cute!!! I don't know what they are, or taste like, but all are too adorable not to try. xxxo

Cute Cafe Bears

These are called Ananö Cafe Bears and were created by Japanese artist Rie Anahara. The bears won 1st prize at the Nasu Teddy Bear Museum Contest. The original bears were developed into the Ananö Café brand in 2001, and have been a popular favorite ever since.

Yummy Cutie

Having a blog about cute, it's always appreciated when cutie is brought to us! This burger isn't really a burger... it's a chocolate filled cookie that is maybe a half inch in size. And quite delicious. Yummy + Tiny = Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

thanks for the cookies Damo (burp!)

Rudolph is a Cutie

With his nose so bright, this cutie will be guiding Santa's sleigh tonite!\ The expression on this vintage, made in Japan figurine makes me go "awwwww" and hope that he'll be making an appearance at my house this Eve. Hello There Cutie!!! xxxo

Cute as a Soybean

How cute are these keychains from Japanese toy company Bandai? These cute edamame companions are activated when you squeeze 'em. Unlike real soy beans, the pods are are available in a rainbow of colors including pink, yellow, blue and orange! A sweet, yummy-looking and functional treat.

Cute USB Toy?

Leave it to the Japanese to create a USB flash drive that is also a cute toy! What does it do? I've heard that it turns red and blinks its eyes when you hit the letter "H" on your keyboard. How much fun is that?

Cute & Sad

Not sure why this birthday cutie is crying...maybe someone left her cake out in the rain? Maybe she's depressed about turning 5? It's okay sweetie 5 is the new 3! Maybe she was eliminated from that latest Toddlers & Tiaras competition? Or maybe she's just forgotten to take her meds...oh well. Cheer up, sleepy Jean.

Hello Papa Cutie

Beard Papa's (麦の穂) is a Japanese chain known for their cream puffs. When the 1st one opened in SF, the line was around the block for a reason: the combo of a choux pastry shell (filled with yummy whipped custard) & a charming logo equaled irresistible! Whenever I see Papa, I think "whatta cutie" (cus he is!) then grab a pastry in his honor. Sacrifices for cute... xxxo

Cute & Crunchy

Yesterday I went shopping at HK Market in Glendale, CA and bought a bunch of yummy treats including Everyone Says Good Good Eat Wheat Crackers. These Japanese BBQ flavored snacks are actually fried ramen noodle crunch cakes that come packaged with an adorable, but sad little girl on the bag. My guess is that she is sad because she has finished her cute bag of Everyone Says Good Good Eat treats!

PuffyAmiCutie

PuffyAmiYumi is a cute Japanese rock duo. Ami Onuki, whose nickname is Jane, and Yumi Yoshimura, nicknamed Sue make up the team. Puffy-mania reached its peak in Japan in 1998, following the release of their cd called Jet. In the USA they recorded the theme song for the animated series Teen Titans. They have also done a cover version with Cyndi Lauper of her hit Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. In 2004, an animated series featuring cartoon versions of Ami and Yumi, Hi Hi Puffy AmiYumi premiered on the Cartoon Network.

Scrub-a-Dub Cute

Ever think that bath-time could be fun? With this Little Red Riding Hood Japanese washcloth, it sure would be. From the bunny handing Little Red a carrot to the sweet yet devious fox, it's an adventure in cute lathering. Hello there cutie washcloth! xxxo