Enjoy this selection of La Carmina's modeling and personal style photos, from travels and shoots over the years. She's known for her "spooky-cute" Harajuku Gothic street style, and rainbow colored hair. For the more outfits of the day, please check out her Japan fashion blog. To purchase items from La Carmina's Goth / kawaii wardrobe directly
Welcome back to La Carmina's Big Adventure! (Do you recognize these Cabazon Dinosaurs from the Pee Wee Herman movie?) After a few relaxing days in Palm Springs (see first post), photographer Joey Wong and I took a road trip to LA -- with a pit stop at this kitschy roadside attraction. In LA, I stayed
When I was in Salem MA, a child came up to me and yelled “Witchhh! Witchhh!” I took it as a compliment that she put me on trial (wearing Moi-meme-Moitie achieved the desired effect). This September, I made a Goth pilgrimage to Salem, Massachusetts -- the center of the 1692 century witch trials. As you'll
I heart Egypt! No Photoshop here... I still can't believe that I got to see ancient marvels like these all throughout the country. My 12-day journey with Travel Talk Tours included two ancient temples that were -- believe it or not -- relocated during the Aswan Dam construction. Let's wander inside the magnificent Abu Simbel
Meow! Hello, Sphinx-y! Did you miss me? I'm back to blogging, after an unforgettable journey in Egypt with Travel Talk Tours. Yukiro and I spent twelve days in Egypt, on a Travel Talk group tour with other young travellers from around the world. What a moment to finally stand in front of the Pyramids of
Lately, I've been sending out Cleopatra Goth vibes... because I'm about to embark on a dream journey. The cat's now out of the bag: I'm going to the land of animal-headed gods and cunning queens! Hail Bastet... in collaboration with Travel Talk Tours, Yukiro and I are heading to Egypt! (How excited are you to see us
Every superhero needs an evil villain... good thing I can always rely on Yukiro to bring on the darkness! I can't begin to tell you how much we loved Beirut: it lives up to its reputation as the hippest spot in the Middle East. Our stay at The Smallville was pure fun, as you'll see
Sending out a siren call to you... from the enticing Grotto Spa on Vancouver Island! This year has been a crazy one so far, with an enormous trip to Beirut, Paris and Egypt, and a freelance contract with Google's Touring Bird. At this point, I'm ready to kick back and stick to shorter trips. A
How's your summer going? Anyone else hiding like a vampire during this heatwave? I'm always under layers of mineral sunscreen, giant sunglasses, a hat, and I have a UV umbrella on the way! We're coming to the end of my South America travel stories. This time around, we'll take a look at the art, culture
Dot, dot, dot! I love the zany Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. During my NY trip, I got to see her giant pumpkins, and be part of her flower power obliteration room. She currently has many eccentric installations on view at her Yayoi Kusama: Cosmic Nature show, at New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. Yayoi
2021 has arrived... and I'm dressed to face whatever might come! I'm determined to make this a glamorous and creative year -- even if we must remain in lock-down mode for the time being. What's been going on in La Carmina's life? I'm continuing to write (mostly about travel) for various publications, and I've recently
My bizarre travels around the world continue... Yes, that's me with a T-Rex roboto at Henn na Hotel New York! Have you heard of the quirky Japanese boutique hotel chain, Henn na? The new NYC location is full of high-tech surprises, and ideally located in Midtown right by Times Square. (Click here for my special
Twin Peaks fans, this one's for you. Did you know there's a restaurant and bar in Vancouver... inspired by David Lynch's cult TV series? It's called The Black Lodge, and as you'll see, it deserves a whole lot of thumbs up. Read on for photos of inside the Twin Peaks theme restaurant including a Red Room, cocktails named after show
Call me Queen of the Damned. If you dare rouse me from my sarcophagus, I'll unleash the curse of the mummy! I think you can tell I had fun with Yukiro in Egypt, on our journey with Travel Talk Tours. Alas, this is the final story from the land of Cleopatra... but it's an epic
Welcome to planet Mars! While in Las Vegas, I got a taste of the future of travel... by renting an electric vehicle from Halo.Car. We took the EV on a road trip to Valley of Fire, where we hiked the Fire Wave and shot photos in the most Instagram-worthy locations. Read on for the (literally)
Welcome to planet Mars! While in Las Vegas, I got a taste of the future of travel... by renting an electric vehicle from Halo.Car. We took the EV on a road trip to Valley of Fire, where we hiked the Fire Wave and shot photos in the most Instagram-worthy locations. Read on for the (literally)
Happy Nightmare before Christmas! I'm not much of an X-mas person.... so in the spirit of Jack Skellington, this post is going to be about how to celebrate Halloween in London, United Kingdom! Ye ol England was one of the original centers of Goth subculture, and remains one of the best cities for Gothic, bizarre and underground
If the Great Pumpkin is our overlord... Then take me to church! Yes, this pumpkins house is real, and it's spectacular. It's located near Vancouver -- at Maan Farms in Abbotsford, British Columbia. If you're a local, then this pumpkin patch is a must-visit for Halloween season. Read on for our "Fall at the Farm"
If the tropical leaves and ukulele didn't give it away... surprise, I've been hanging out in Honolulu, Hawaii! After over a year at home in Canada, I jumped on the chance to be on the paradise island of Oahu. In Part 1 of my Hawaiian diary, you'll see how I fit right in at The Laylow,
Dot, dot, dot! I love the zany Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama. During my NY trip, I got to see her giant pumpkins, and be part of her flower power obliteration room. She currently has many eccentric installations on view at her Yayoi Kusama: Cosmic Nature show, at New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx. Yayoi
These spicy Korean Gochujang noodles are so easy to make, saucy, spicy yet sweet and perfect for a simple 30 minute dinner! Served with ground meat of choice such as beef, turkey or chicken for a simple and protein packed recipe.
If the tropical leaves and ukulele didn't give it away... surprise, I've been hanging out in Honolulu, Hawaii! After over a year at home in Canada, I jumped on the chance to be on the paradise island of Oahu. In Part 1 of my Hawaiian diary, you'll see how I fit right in at The Laylow,
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Curtain bangs aren't just for mid-length or long hair. Short hair can be amped up a notch with cute curtain bangs, too!
Fried halloumi bowls over bright and lemony quinoa with roasted beets and sautéed garlicky rainbow chard, then topped with pickled red onions, tzatziki, pomegranate arils, and mint. With pre-roasted beets and store-bought tzatziki, this is our go-to quick weeknight dinner that tastes like it took hours! Got picky eaters? serve components separately!
Ladies will get the best of both worlds with these wavy bob cuts with bangs. The style is short and wavy to carry out all that volume while still showing off women's beautiful face structures.
Hooray for Day of the Dead in Mexico City! I couldn't resist striking a disco pose in front of this massive neon skull that appears to be chomping down on me. (This rainbow display was the Celebrando la Eternidad at Bosque de Chapultepec.) What a pleasure to finally visit CDMX -- and during the most
Maxi skirts have become a wardrobe staple. So how do you wear and style the look? Here are 11 ways to wear a maxi skirt in 2024.
If you can't figure out where to go on your next trip to Vietnam, check out this list of 15 best places to visit in Vietnam.
Recipe video above. Vietnamese caramel sauce is a popular sweet/savoury used in Vietnamese dishes. Here, it's used for bite size chicken pieces that get coated in the glaze with a generous dose of ginger. It's quick, easy, something different and outrageously good!** NOTE: Sadly seeing reader feedback that the liquid isn't reducing and chicken isn't caramelising. Please ensure to use a LARGE PAN and be brave, simmer RAPIDLY! Else the liquid will take ages to reduce. See Note 4.**
10 Minute Black Bean Tacos! Want a quick weeknight meal!? Try these vegan black bean tacos. Super healthy and delicious.
Your birth flower holds symbolic meaning that might just match your personality.
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This recipe for Mongolian Beef is an absolute flavor explosion! Thinly sliced steak is marinated in a savory mixture, then stir-fried to perfection and coated in a rich and tangy sauce. NO SLURRY NEEDED! Served over a bed of warm rice, it's a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
If you're afraid to go too short with a pixie, then you must check out one of these gorgeous lixies (long pixies!)
The butterfly haircut is all about bouncy cascading layers and gorgeous face-framing. Oh, and it's also super versatile. Here's some inspiration.
Hat yai fried chicken has an irresistible thin, crispy crust and a well-balanced flavor profile, making it an ideal dish for the whole family.
Here's how to take blunt bob cuts to the next level—the side part style! Get trendy hair ideas here.
One of my favourite ways to enjoy dumplings is by either steaming or boiling these and finishing it off with what I like to call the best dumpling sauce - with the perfect balance of savoury, heat, bit of sweetness and acidity. Let’s not forget the aromatics that really take it up a notch!
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People tend to stop caring about their names once they get past certain life landmarks: getting teased for an unfortunate last name in high school, agonizing over a nickname in college, wondering if a spouse should change their name. After all, it's…
Browse bob and lob haircuts to add volume and movement to your hair in an easy to style cut. Bobs and lobs are great for thin hair and people on the go.
