Are you looking for that vibrant fun bag for these winter months ahead? Well here is the A/W 2016 bag/purse collection from JumpFromPaper. The Taiwanese accessory brand has been making distinctive pop-color backpacks, bags, wallets and purses since 2010.
JumpFromPaper A/W 2016 Collection
September 12, 2016 by 1 Comment
Art/Design: Taiwan’s Upside/Down House
March 3, 2016 by Leave a Comment
A couple of hundred visitors now visit Huashan Creative Park in Taipei, Taiwan to take a look at an upside down house. The art project involved a group of Taiwan’s architects and American inspiration. They built a 3-story American-style house, but just everything upside down. It cost about $600,000USD and took around 3 months to build.
For more details, go to: CBS News – Taiwan’s Upside Down House.
Custom LEGO Build: One Huge SHIELD Helicarrier
February 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of the most iconic large playset toys from the 1980s was the G.I. Joe USS FLAGG aircraft, a monster 7-foot long toy of joy. If I had the room I would own one and another iconic ship, is the SHILED Helicarrier. Only LEGO has come close to making a identical carrier from the Marvel’s Avengers flick, but it wasn’t scaled well enough and to be able to move planes around. From Taiwan, LEGO builder and fan ZiO Chao and his friends Dada, Kimura, Kuan-Wei, Stephanie, Tiger and Will from Formosa LEGO club builds the ultimate SHIELD Helicarrier.
Food: Eddie Huang’s New Foodie Show on Munchies is ON!
October 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
I’m a big foodie fan of Eddie Huang on his take on food and the foodie world. Here’s his new Munchies show – “Huang’s World.” This is his 3 part series in Taiwan.
Food: More like Dessert, Delicious Shaved Ice
October 10, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A food cart that specializes in a yummy dessert treat – shaved ice found in New York City’s South Street Seaport. Reserve Channel interviews the 3 co-founders Danny Che, David Sat and Kenneth Sa of Wooly’s Ice. Imported from Taiwan, the 3 co-founders hope to spread Wolly’s Ice across America.
Martin Hsu “In Dreams” Gallery
August 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re in Taipei this August through September, stop by artist Martin Hsu’s exhibition “In Dreams” at the Wrong Gallery. “In Dreams” is Martin Hsu’s take on “Little Red Riding Hood” and bowl of noodles. The “In Dreams” exhibition runs from August 9th thru September 2nd, 2014.
Sci-Fi Short Film: CONTROLLER
August 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
“Love is to be experienced, not controlled” – Ralph Ellison III
A girl with Jean Grey (Phoenix) type powers is trapped and she uses her powers to control her boyfriend in helping her escape.
Pictures of Me with Superheroes & Anime Characters
April 5, 2013 by 2 Comments
This kid likes to put himself into pictures with other superheroes and anime characters. It’s pretty neat. Illustrations by 蓋老師.
LEGO Batman’s Tumbler & Batwing
March 19, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Ever wonder how you would build your own LEGO Batman Tumbler and Batwing? Well, Taiwanese LEGO fan builder Velociraptor provides incredible detail step-by-step instructions and LEGO pieces you will need. Oh, since the guy is Taiwanese, the site is all in Chinese writing, but hey, you can just look at the JPEG images.
Recyclable Headphones: Hoomia Bon 5
November 14, 2012 by 1 Comment
Are you still on the green tech kick for 2012? How about environmentally friendly headphones using bamboo and recyclable? Taiwanese company Hoomia launches these nifty Bon 5 series headphones.
MSRP: $38.00USD
Source: Dzone – Hoomia Bon 5.
626 Night Market
August 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
PASADENA, CA. The 626 Night Market brings a popular Asian icon to Pasadena while supporting local businesses. Based on popular night markets in Taiwan that sell snacks, fad foods, and a wide range of consumer goods, the Southern California rendition of the event attracted visitors from all over Southern California for the second time in 2012 to experience a taste of Asian culture. Get a glimpse of the 626 Night Market on SPOT, brought to you by Project 760’s Joshua Sean Solomon.
Free Shipping @ Sasa + Cult Asian Beauty Products
March 2, 2012 by 4 Comments
I love this site!
This weekend (3/2 – 3/5) sasa.com is offering free shipping when you order $29 USD and up. Usually they only offer free shipping on purchases $75 USD+ so this is a pretty good deal!
Sasa is pretty much an Asian Sephora that offers everything from low-end to high-end brands. In terms of presence and popularity Sasa is akin to Starbucks as it is literally on every block in Hong Kong.
Sasa is one of my favorite places to buy Asian cosmetics and I’ve been buying from them for years.
If you’re like me and have been pretty unimpressed by the quality of BB Creams by Clinique, Garnier, and other Western brands in general, check Sasa for a bevy of Korean BB Creams that started the craze in the first place! Japanese BB Creams are also highly recommended!
Here’s a list of cult products and some personal favorites from all over Asia!
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