Friday Fashion: K-Drama Inspired Winter Looks

 Envious of your favorite K-Drama star's fashion?
Check out our interpretation in our own K-Drama shoot.

Happy Holidays 2014!

It came without ribbons!

It came without tags! 

It came without packages, boxes or bags!...

Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before!

"Maybe Christmas," he thought,'doesn't come from a store. 

"Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!"

- Dr. Seuss

There is a saying that goes, "Cold hands, warm heart." The holiday season has a certain magic that though the days get colder and the nights darker we are in our hearts the warmest and brightest at this time of the year. So from the bottom of our hearts, we wish you the merriest of holiday seasons this year.

Perchance you are looking for something to warm your heart (or another's) this winter, check out some of our tutorials, recipes, etc. below:

Blue Black Hair Tutorial

DIY Winter Circlets

Tang Yuan Recipe

Candy Cane White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Baymax Meringue

Prince Style Hair Tutorial

"Personal Present"—Wrapping Paper Crop Top & Pleated Skirt Tutorial

Love,

Tuesday Tasties: Candy Cane White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yeah, we don't really like gingerbread either.

Peppermint and white chocolate are the perfect combo for those in the family who are looking for something a little more vanilla.

Monday Meals: Crown & Crumpet

Fancy some tea?

Afternoon tea worthy of even the maddest of hatters!

Super Sunday: Prince Style Hair Tutorial

 Center part styles can be tricky. But they don't have to be.

We've got the easy "princely" solution.

Tuesday Tasties: Baymax Meringue

(Fist bump) "Bah-a-la-la-la!" - Baymax

Are you satisfied with your care? We'll show you how to

satisfy your stomachs with this sweet treat!

Christmas Special: "Personal Present"—Wrapping Paper Crop Top & Pleated Skirt Tutorial

The best gift you can give is yourself.

Looking for a cute and sexy present for your lover this holiday season? Say no more with this adorable but sexy wrapping paper crop top + pleated skirt combo.

PriPoPu Holiday Giveaway!

Hello Lovelies!

PriPoPu would like to thank you for being such wonderful followers and readers of our blog. In return we’re hosting a holiday giveaway. We will be giving away beauty and cosplay essentials in addition to unique hairpieces featured on our blog. So don’t miss out!

To enter please follow the instructions on our tumblr post!
TUMBLR POST

GOOD LUCK!

Super Sunday: Autumn Colored Hair Tutorials

Looking to warm up your look for the cold weather ahead? Hair colors inspired by the beautiful leaves of autumn will do the trick.

Fashion Friday: Sweater Weather

 Can I take it to a morning

Where the fields are painted gold

And the trees are filled with memories

Of the feelings never told? 

- The Paper Kites

Sweaters in the colors of falling leaves are perfect for weathering those chilly breezes this autumn~

Super Sunday: Cherry Cola Red Hair Tutorial

Ch ch ch ch ch cherry bomb!

A quirky punk twist on your standard red hair.

Halloween Masterpost

From my laboratory in the castle east
To the master bedroom where the vampires feast
The ghouls all came from their humble abodes
To get a jolt from my electrodes
They did the mash, they did the monster mash

-"Monster Mash"

Hey all you spoopy kids and creppy ghosts! Whether you're trick or treating, hosting a ghoulish party, or marathoning horror movies, remember to have a fun and safe Halloween.

And if you're scrambling for last minute Halloween inspiration, we've got plenty of posts for you:

Costume Party

MARUQ Halloween Bazaar

Retro Witch Makeup Tutorial

"Ulzzang" and Zombie Makeup Tutorial DIY Halloween Paper Crafts DIY Kawaii Eye Patch DIY Horn Clips DIY Claw Nails

Halloween Special: Costume Party

"Boys and girls of every age

Wouldn't you like to see something strange?

Come with us and you will see

This our town of Halloween"

- The Nightmare Before Christmas

Classic Halloween costumes that are sure to be a treat.

Halloween Special: MARUQ's Harajuku Halloween Bazaar

Spoopy x Creppy x Kawaii.

Here's our review of MARUQ's Harajuku Halloween Bazaar and the outfits we wore for it.

Halloween Special: Retro Witch Makeup

Double, double boil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble.

Wanna cast some spells this Halloween? Here's a retro look for the witch in you.

But beware!

This look may just leave mere mortals spellbound.

Monday Meals: Cancun

Good Mexican food in the East Bay? Oh my!

With its extravagant variety of salsas and classic dishes, Cancun is our go-to spot for those quesadilla cravings.

Friday Fashion: 50's Inspired Back to School Romance

"My head is sayin', 'Fool, forget him.'
My heart is sayin', 'Don't let go.
Hold on to the end.'
And that's what I intend to do.
I'm hopelessly devoted to you."

- Olivia Newton-John, Grease

You'll be sure to catch your sweetheart's attention with these Kawaii Prep x Greaser inspired looks!

Monday Meals: 221B Baker Street (a.k.a. The Sherlock Holmes Themed Cafe)

 "'Excellent!' I cried. 'Elementary,' said he."

- Arthur Conan Doyle

Sherlock Holmes is undoubtedly the most popular fictional detective of all time so what better way to celebrate your obsession with the series than with a visit to a Sherlock Holmes-themed cafe!

Trendy Travels: Shanghai

People call it the "Paris of the East" with its bright lights and unparalleled sophistication.

But is this nickname really fair? Shanghai stands alone and is drastically different than the "City of Lights." Shanghai is Shanghai. And I've tried to capture my favorite parts of the city in this post.

Friday Fashion: A Tropical Romance

"I have watched you on the shore Standing by the ocean's roar. Do you love me? Do you, surfer girl? Surfer girl, surfer girl." - The Beach Boys Wind-tousled hair, glistening skin, the smell of the ocean on one's skin—there is something magical about a summer romance. We're here to capture the life and energy of the experience in a cute and silly way.

Tuesday Tasties: Cleansing Kale Shake

Not a fan of vegetables but want the health benefits of kale?

Then this tasty and easy recipe is just for you!

Monday Meals: YakiniQ

Peach soju and All-You-Can-Eat KBBQ? Oh my!

If you happen to be in SF's Japantown but have a craving for some Korean food, here's the place to go.

Super Sunday: Galaxy Inspired Makeup Tutorial

 Seeking a bold look that is 'out of this world'?

Follow this easy tutorial for your very own galactic style.

It's Chinese Valentine's Day!

「當山峰沒有棱角的時候，當天地萬物化為虛有，我還是不能和你分手。」

"When mountains fail to peak, when heaven and earth collide, I still won't be able to part from you."

- Huan Zhu Ge Ge 《還珠格格》

Happy Chinese Valentine's Day (七夕) Everyone! We're hoping that your day be filled with love and happy times.  And since today's all about making wishes and having them granted, we know that you've been waiting patiently for new posts. They're under way! We've been awfully busy—what with me studying in China with Potato and Pudding also studying back home. 
Thanks for sticking around and supporting us!

Love,

Fashion Friday: Sun Kissed Summer Makeup Tutorial

Seeking that warm summer glow to go with your perfect beach tan?

This simple tutorial is here for you just in time for 4th of July.

Trendy Travels: Duke University (& Downtown Durham, NC)

Gothic cathedrals. Pine forests. Winter blooms.

If any of the above peek your interest then you're in for a treat. I journeyed to the distant South to visit a bosom friend at the beautiful Duke University.

Friday Fashion: 5 Tips to Make Your Makeup Last All Day

With graduation and summer right around the corner, here are some easy ways for keeping your makeup looking flawless all day, every day!

Monday Meals: The Little Dipper Fondue

"Fondue is just cheese and bread, my friend."

- Howard Stark (Captain America: The First Avenger)

Check out this retro favorite~

Super Sunday: Flower Arch

April showers bring May flowers...

...so the saying goes. Here's an awesome way to make a beautiful flower arch for your next spring event—weddings, dance parties, and baby showers included!

Fashion Friday: "Willow" Fashion Collection by Yang Qu

"And like a new-born spirit did he pass 

Through the green evening quiet in the sun,  

O'er many a heath, through many a woodland dun,  

Through buried paths, where sleepy twilight dreams 

The summer time away."

- John Keats

Ethereal gowns and blooming headpieces remind us of woodland sprites.

Here, we introduce to you our lovely kohai, Yang Qu, whose creations come straight out of a midsummer night's dream.

Monday Meals: Koryo Wood Charcoal B.B.Q.

KBBQ.

In case you ever feel a desire for glorious amounts of meat and banchan, Korean side dishes.

Monday Meals: Cafe M

Craving some French toast? We understand.

Here's a brunch place with no lines (gasp!) so you can get your French toast fix fast!

Easter Masterpost

"Spring is a natural resurrection, an experience of immortality."

-Henry David Thoreau

In different cultures around the world, people have found many ways to celebrate the spring equinox. Here in the States Easter has become that, though it is originally a Christian holiday. So we hope that even if you aren't celebrating Easter Sunday specifically, that you enjoy spring and its beauty while it is still here. We've compiled here a few links to some of our posts that we believe are a celebration of spring and its wonders—yes, that most definitely includes bunnies!

 DIY Tied Up Bunny Ears

DIY Spike and Rose Crown

Fairy Travelers

SF Cherry Blossom Festival Fashion

SF Tour Under $20

Love,

Trendy Travels: Backyard Bay - Emeryville

A growing economic center in the East Bay, Emeryville is only a short ride away from Berkeley or Oakland and is your one stop and shop for all your commercial needs.