May 29, 2013  •  In Asian, Beauty, Personal, Weird
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Immortalize Yourself with a Doll Clone

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So apparently, getting a mini-me made of yourself is a thing in Japan.

A company in Akihabara called Clone Factory urges women to preserve that special moment in life (e.g., your wedding day) with your own special Jibun-san [自分さん], which roughly translates to “Me.”
The dolls are modeled after not only your face, but also your makeup, hair, and dress!

The dolls, which cost around ¥138,000 each ($1,350 in USD as of this writing), are created by first obtaining a 3D scan of yourself with the help of a few strategically-placed digital cameras. Blogger Danny Choo was able to get a first-hand experience:

A computer…

Apr 25, 2013  •  In Asian, Beauty, Korean
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“Samsung Robots” [Miss Korea 2013 Contestants All Look the Same]

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Many of us are aware that South Korea has the highest highest rate of cosmetic surgery per capita (according to a 2012 report by the Economist).
But just how prevalent is plastic surgery in Korea?
And, perhaps more relevant to this discussion, just how homogenous is the standard of beauty in Korea?
These questions, along with the argument over the “westernization” of ideal beauty in Korea — and, as a result, the cosmetic surgery  procedures that seek these features — were hotly debated when Redditor ShenTheWise posted photos of the 2013 Miss Korea contestants for the world to scrutinize. The photos quickly went…

Jan 25, 2013  •  In Asian, Beauty, Giveaways, Reviews
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Neo Natural Touch Brown Circle Lens Review, and an EyeCandys.com Giveaway!

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Circle lenses, or cosmetic contact lenses which are designed to give the illusion of larger eyes, have been around in Asia since 2004 and started gaining popularity within the U.S. in the past few years. While some are designed to look natural by enlarging the irises just slightly, others can be quite snazzy with intricate colors and patterns, in sizes that are clearly meant to be noticed.

I first wrote about circle lenses back in 2010, and I stand by my original assertion that circle lenses are just as safe as regular soft contact lenses as long as you take…

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