Showing posts with label kawaii monthly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kawaii monthly. Show all posts

Sunday, 24 August 2014

Kawaii Monthly Review - August '14

Another month, another Kawaii Monthly box. However, before I delve into this months review I'd like to say that this will be the final time I review a Kawaii Monthly box. But do not fear for I am going to subscribe to a similar box! This one is called Kawaii Box and is slightly cheaper than Kawaii Monthly and instead of five items you get between 10-12. The items included are usually smaller, miscellaneous things such as keyrings, phone charms and small accessories. I feel like I'll get a lot more use out of Kawaii Box than this one. But anyway, ON WITH THE REVIEW!


Rilakkuma Strawberry Puffs
As always, this months box included a snack. These are branded Rilakkuma strawberry corn puffs. They're basically like little balls of cereal with a strawberry flavoured coating. As soon as you open the tub there is a strong scent of strawberry and the flavour is no different. They taste a little like strawberry Pocky but instead of the biscuit it's corn. They're very moreish and I could have easily finished the whole tub in one sitting. I love it when snacks come with something extra, and these came with an adorable Rilakkuma sticker. And not to mention the packaging is super cute!




Kumamon Deco Tape
I've always wanted some fancy, decorative tape but have never actually bought any. I'd only end up not wanting to use it and just have it out on display. But I finally have some! This deco tape features the bear Kumamon who is the mascot of the Kumamoto area of Japan. The tape is made of a traditional material called washi paper which is made from completely natural ingredients. I'm going to try my hardest not to just leave this sitting on my desk as a decoration. I'm planning to use it for wrapping birthday/Christmas presents. Whether I follow through with that plan is a completely different story.


My Melody Pencil Case
I've always been that person to have a pencil case. I would never dream of taking it out and putting it on my desk, but you could always guarantee that I'd have one in my bag. Despite some people possibly thinking this pencil case completely childish, I've been using it for college. It's a good quality pencil case and features the super 'kawaii' character, My Melody who is a character from the brand, Sanrio (the brains behind Hello Kitty) and is an officially licensed product. The design is super cute and girly and as you can see is very pink. It's also the perfect size and fits into my bag nicely.


Romantic Falsies Case
This is probably the product that I'm least excited about this month. However, I will admit that it's a super handy thing to have. This vintage style plastic case is the perfect size to pop in your handbag and an easy way to keep your curbies, hair bobbles or any other small bits and bobs together when you're out. There's also a mirror inside which is always useful to have! I think it'd also be handy to keep jewellery in, especially earrings.



Oshibori Set
The final product in this months box was something I had never heard of or seen before. 'Oshibori' means wet towel in Japanese and this set includes a face cloth and a super cute container. Wet the face cloth, roll it up, place it in the container and pop it in your bag. The container helps to lock the moisture in the face cloth so you can use it to clean your hands or cool off when you're out and about. I think this item could be super handy, however I don't think I'll use it all that much. A simple face wipe can achieve the same result. The container is pretty compact and the moisture does indeed keep well in the face cloth.


And that's it for my final review of Kawaii Monthly. The first review of Kawaii Box may be a little later as I'm not sure how quickly the first box will arrive. Are any of you subscribed to either of these 'kawaii' boxes or are you subscribed to another kind of box? Feel free to leave a comment below letting me know!

Until next time,
Elijah xo

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Saturday, 19 July 2014

Kawaii Monthly Review - July '14

Hello everyone.
You may or may not know that I have a slightly odd obsession with Japan. I don't know what it is about the country, but I love everything from the food, the culture and yes, even the anime. I desperately want to visit the country and experience it all for myself. However, while I wait (rather impatiently might I add) for that day to come I have subscribed to a monthly box that contains 5 items STRAIGHT FROM JAPAN in order to satisfy my obsessiveness and I thought I would share it with you guys.

As mentioned above, Kawaii Monthly is a monthly subscription box that is delivered straight to your door and contains five random items from Japan ranging from sweets, beauty products and officially licensed Sanrio and Rilakkuma products. The price is fairly reasonable for what you get each month at £12.60/$18.99 per month.

Earlier this week I received my third box and thought I would post my review on this months products.


Doraemon Leisure Sheet

Doraemon is a manga and anime series. I had heard of it before but haven't actually seen it. However, this mat is super practical especially for these warmer months. I can easily see it being used as a picnic blanket or a table cover. It was thinner than I expected it to be and I feel like it could rip a little too easily. It is waterproof though and the Doraemon icon itself is super cute!


Retro Japanese Sensu

This was by far my favourite product in this months box. This sensu, or a fan to us English speakers, has a beautiful Chrysanthemum design on it with a gorgeous detailing on the wood. I can't see myself using it for its proper purpose considering I live in the UK, but I am planning on using it as a decoration and hanging it on my wall. I like how Kawaii Monthly includes traditional Japanese items alongside the titled 'kawaii' items. 


Puchitto Kudamono Apple

I'm always up for trying new foods from different countries which is why I love how Kawaii Monthly always includes some sort of food product and this month did not disappoint. Not only is the packaging super cute but the sweets themselves are delicious. I'm sometimes a bit wary about Japanese candy as Japan is well known for it's odd flavours (yes, I'm looking at you Baked Potato flavoured Kit Kats), but these sweets were safe with an apple flavour. Both the scent and flavour itself were pretty strong and they reminded me a bit of the Maoam sweets, but with a slightly more foam texture. My mum, sister and brother tried them and they definitely approved! The packet is also resealable which is always beneficial.




Sanrio 3D Deco Stickers

I may be 18 years old and an adult now, but I still love childish things including stickers. So imagine how happy I was to find these in the box! Not only were they 3D but they were Hello Kitty who is my favourite Sanrio character. They are super cute, waterproof and include a velvet textured bow and jewelled heart which I think add a special touch to the stickers. I'm not sure where I'm going to stick them yet, maybe on my 3DS or a notebook or folder. On opening the stickers I discovered that you also received chewing gum with it. I tried a bit of it but it wasn't the best. The flavour was lost quickly and had an unpleasant after-taste.


Cocoon Massage Balls

The final item in the box definitely left me curious. These massage balls are 100% natural and are meant to cleanse your pores and moisturise your skin. Simply soak the cocoon balls in warm water for 5/10 minutes, wash your face, place the cocoon balls onto your fingers and stroke your face with them. I will admit it felt a little weird doing it, but it did leave my face feeling a little smoother. I'm guessing that in the long run you would notice more of a difference. This packet contains four of the cocoon balls and they can be used up to three times.


You can subscribe to Kawaii Monthly HERE!

If you enjoyed this post then I'd love for you to let me know by leaving a comment below. I also thought that I might make these review posts a monthly thing. Let me know if you're subscribed to this or a similar box and have reviewed any of the products. I'd love to read them!

Until next time,
Elijah xo

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