San Diego Comic-Con. Undoubtedly the HAUTEST CONvention that I’ve ever been to so far, SDCC proves time and time again why its the ultimate Mecca for the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the World! A HUGE part of the SDCC aura is the Community that lies within, and in this Edition, we’ll be talking about: CosPlay-ers…
Fanime 2010 :: SugoiFoto Edition
2 commentsFanimeCon (also known as simply Fanime) is an annual anime convention run by the Anime Resource Group. It is the largest anime convention in Northern California and we’ve got the haute-st, sikkest, and über-sugoi fotos to prove it…
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Podcast 2 :: re-Styling my iPhone
0 commentsWe are all familiar with the phrase, “less is more.” And as I had previously mentioned, there are those that seek to fulfill the ethos of Lifestyle design. Am I one of them? Perhaps. That is why I decided to take the plunge and pick up the über-stylish and very functional iPhone Wallet Case from case-mate. What are my thoughts on my purchase? Let’s re-Style my iPhone to find out…
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You’ve just been Photo’ED!
0 commentsIt’s no secret that I # taking fotos. Especially when there is an HauteEvent going on! If you’ve had the pleasure of seeing me around town, then there is probably a good chance I’ve taken a foto of you. Some of you have emailed me and asked, “When and How can I search for the photos you took from [insert Noun here]?” Well, I’ve finally come up with a solution. And here it is…
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WonderCon 2010 Weekend Wrap-Up
0 commentsFor one WONdrous Easter weekend, the Bay Area was home to one of the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world: WonderCon. Comic book enthusiasts, Hollywood actors/actresses, art aficionados, and everyone from all walks of life step foot in the WONDERful Moscone Center South grounds to experience an event like no other…
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FREE.99 :: Software Essentials :: Vital, Powerful and FREE
1 commentsLooking for essential softwares to power up your computer? From word processing to photo editing, take a look at these softwares that will get the job done. Best of all? They’re FREE.
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Podcast 0rigins :: Our Trip to Japan
8 commentsWelcome to our very first Edopeno TV Podcast! I hope that our podcasts will serve as a useful resource for you in your search to learn more about Bay Area Lifestyle. Everything podcast-y is still very new to us and we are working hard to get more up. So please stay tuned! In the meantime, we are starting off with a video that we hope will give you a better sense of who we are. And what better way to do that than by joining us in – Our 2009 Trip to Japan ???
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Edopeno Interview Series :: Model Gina Tran
4 commentsWhat a surprise! Little did I know that when I decided to post up the FEROSH foto of the Masked Hello Kitty Haute-y of the Week, the person behind the Hello Kitty mask would take notice.
Filed under Featured , Haute-y of the Week , Interview Series
13 July 2010
How to eat Sushi. The tadashii way
Posted by Edo
As one of the most popular foods ever to come out of Japan, Sushi is considered to be one of the tastiest, oishii (OHSOGOOD!), and healthiest foods around. But before you venture out to grub at your favorite, local Sushi spot – won’t you take a lesson in Sushi etiquette?
11 June 2010
Why, Hello (PopArt) Kitty
Posted by Edo
Hello Kitty is a fictional character produced by the Japanese company Sanrio, first designed by Yuko Shimizu. The character is a staple of the kawaii segment of Japanese popular culture. The character is portrayed as a female white Japanese bobtail cat with a red bow. Ok. Then who in the hell portrayed Hello Kitty in all this sugoi-ness?
13 April 2010
Ninja-fy yourself w/ SOU SOU tabi
Posted by Edo
Tabi (足袋) are traditional Japanese socks. Ankle high and with a separation between the big toe and other toes, they are worn by both men and women with zori, geta, and other traditional thonged footwear. Tabi are also essential with traditional clothing—kimono and other wafuku…
1 March 2010
HauteJoint :: Shingo Suzuki
Posted by Edo
Shingo Suzuki is a Japanese bassist / producer. Shingo’s quality tracks which are made with his unique beat making style -Sampling his own instrumental playing- cought attentions of artists such as Moka Only(rapper/Canada).Blu(rapper/US),20syl of Hocus Pocus(Rapper/France),DJ Greem of Hocus Pocus. With the appearances of these internationally known names,1st album ”The …
20 January 2010
CaptionThis :: Streets of Nihon
Posted by Edo
Do you ever wonder whats going on in the heads of these Japanese city-zens? CaptionThis photo from the Streets of Japan…
2 December 2009
Live-Action Street Fighter from Japan
Posted by Edo
Remember the Street Movies? Both of the movies weren’t bad, but they weren’t good either. To get the nasty taste out your mouth, check out this Japanese Variety Shows’ performance of the Hautest Live-Action Street Fighter around!
24 November 2009
HauteJoint :: Plum Song x Omodaka
Posted by Edo
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The latest HauteJoint :: plum song x Omadaka. Featuring 8-bit sound mixed with the traditional Japanese singing of Kanazawa Akiko, the plum song is one HauteAzifug joint. Inspired by the Yoshiwara red light district from the Edo period, the video takes you through a visual journey through an electrified-town …
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17 November 2009
Learn NihonGO! [Japanese] reading Manga (NSFW)
Posted by Edo
Who knew that reading manga could help you learn a language? With moe, Japanese – is now easy breezy, Japan-easy! *cough. Ahem, sorry about that. At any rate: its easy, Artistic, and may cause sudden bursts of foul-mouthed BaddAzi-ry. Let’s NihonGO!
