* Luxury inside: boutique bed-and-breakfast Aug 22, 2009
Evons refrigerator is a soft pastel blue; Fancias is painted in a pink that would make Hello Kitty fans weak at the knees. The spacious bathrooms have a decidedly contemporary feel, decked out in wallpaper with bold floral patterns and intricate square tiling in the shower. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
J-Pop explodes: New People mall opening in S.F. Aug 10, 2009
Now, after 30-some years of simmering in the United States - who doesn't know Hello Kitty ... For a schedule of New People opening events, including the J-Pop Summit Festival co-chaired by Hello Kitty, go to newpeopleworld ... Beth Hughes has lived and worked in Japan, where a career highlight was interviewing Hello Kitty at her world headquarters. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Makeup: All dolled up Mar 18, 2009
Smurfette, Hello Kitty and Barbie ... Japanese cutie Hello Kitty joins MAC Cosmetics' roster of pop culture collaborations, which in recent years has included flamboyant design house Heatherette and French graffiti artist Fafi ... The 42-piece Hello Kitty makeup and accessory collection swings between the expected (berry lipstick and fuchsia loose glitter) and the surprising (edgy orange eyeliner and glossy cement-hued nail polish) typical fare from a brand famous for both its exceedingly... (AZCentral -- Style)
Class examines clothing's role in expression Mar 14, 2009
Everybody's favorite feline and fashion phenomenon, Hello Kitty, is now appearing with Anteprima ... The limited-edition collectible Hello Kitty collaboration includes handbags, charms, necklaces and parasols that range in price from $300 to $2,200 ... Hardcore Hello Kitty fans can find the collection in the Ala Moana and Waikiki Anteprima boutiques. (Honolulu Advertiser)
