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tokidoki 2012 calendars are in! I got mine…did you get yours yet! I just love having my calendar in my kitchen, it’s so colorful and cheery. I get to stare at all my favority characters …Continue reading →

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Healthy snack with an island vibe I had a co-worker turn me on to these delicious snacks. I am hooked. She brought me Mango, Island Mango and Applie Pie. The Mango was simply heavenly. I could …Continue reading →

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My adventures in TARGET for the Harajuku mini launch! It was with great anticipation that I was waiting for the launch of the HARAJUKU MINI clothing line at TARGET stores today. My sister, brother and I went to TARGET …Continue reading →

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Japanese Garden Festival Descanso celebrates Japanese arts, crafts and culture with a weekend of activities for the whole family. The Gardens, from the Courtyard to the Japanese Garden, will be decorated with displays …Continue reading →

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Harajuku Mini by Gwen Stefani for TARGET I am a huge fan of Gwen Stefani’s whole line of Harajuku Girls perfume, jewelry, clothing and especially her purses and bags. I was so excited to see a new …Continue reading →

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tokidoki Barbie launch event…OMG!!!! This long awaited event will take place Saturday, October 8th from 12-3 pm at the tokidoki Santa Monica Place Store for the launch of the tokidoki Barbie® Doll and the …Continue reading →

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LOTOGATASI Polynesian Festival & TAHITI HEIVA Solo Competition of Ventura County Enjoy a beautiful day in Ventura County. Come out to support the Aloha Hula dancers at  Tina’s Port of Paradise , this Saturday and Sunday. Oct 8-9 2011.   Location:  450 Harbor Blvd, in Ventura …Continue reading →

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“Village of Polynesia” at the Simi Valley Days Music Festival Aloha Hula Dance Studio had the wonderful opportunity to perform at the first annual Villiage of Polynesian during the Simi Valley Days Music Festival.  Groups as far as Oxnard came …Continue reading →

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The first annual AM2 – Anime-Music-Manga Con My friend, Stephanie Yanez, an American J-Pop singer and her band were performing at the first annual AM2 at the Anaheim Convention Center. I love watching her and her band perform …Continue reading →

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Mixed Roots Film and Literary Festival 2011 I could not pass up the opportunity to get my book signed by my favorite author, Kip Fulbeck.  I was also lucky enough to get to meet Maya Sotero-Ng, during …Continue reading →

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