Cutest cookies and shoes to match!

So a while back I stumbled upon this Japanese food and gift shop downtown and was blown away by two things- the variety of foods and snacks that I had never even seen before and how there was little to no English found anywhere in the store, which truly made shopping in there an adventure because other than the pictures on the packaging (which were for the most part completely fun and adorable!), there really wasnt any way to tell what you were about to purchase and eat. Fortunately the few things I chose were just as delicious as they were fun, one of my favourites being a box of Hello Kitty shortbread cookies that came packaged in the cutest box and came in the most adorable shapes I just couldn't resist! I'm such a sucker for Hello Kitty, who knows what else they could have got me to buy on Hello Kitty packaging alone... But if you're in the downtown Toronto area but want to feel like you're in a foreign country, I'd highly suggest going down to Sanko and roaming the isles, I dare you to find some English in there!

The picture inspired me to eat them with some hot-chocolate

The cookies really are that cute!

I love how even the inside is adorably decorated!

... and the bag too!

Look at how cute the cookies are!!

Now onto my second item, Hello Kitty has just released their most recent designer collaboration, this time with Vans shoes! With five different prints to choose from in two different styles (lace-up or slip-on) and some even available in children's sizes everyone can step out in Hello Kitty style! I personally can't wait to get my hands on a pair... if only I could decide which ones to get! Available at shop.sanrio.com

Hello Kitty, Hello Yummy

As much as I wish I could take credit for all of these (or even just one), but alas, I remain but a humble admirer. I just recently "liked" the official Hello Kitty page on facebook (I know, I know, what took me so long!?) and I came across their album entitled "Yummy!" that is all photographs of Hello Kitty themed/ inspired food creations. I was so enamored with them that I couldn't help but post some of the more impressive creations that are so adorable and so well done that I would probably feel bad taking even the tiniest little bite out of! I guess we'll never know if they taste as good as they look, but when they look THIS good, does it really even matter?

via Hello Kitty on Facebook

Baby's First Post!

Hello lovelies and welcome to In The Flo- a collection of awesomeness as decided by yours truly for your viewing pleasure! To dive right into things, my latest obsession is Sephora's brand-spankin'-new collaboration with the ever-adorable and iconic Hello Kitty! I first saw this months ago and was so excited for it to come out and now it's finally here! I have not yet gone to the store and seen or tested any of the items but at first glance some of my faves include the Say Hello Palette, Nail Art Stickers and the Jeweled Compact Mirror-- so adorable! For the make-up and Hello Kitty enthusiasts out there it's like a dream come true and a second chance if you missed out or ran out of the Hello Kitty for MAC products. Now if I could only get my hands on some money to actually buy some of it... More to come once I actually see and test products out for myself, but really, could anything Hello Kitty be disappointing?! I think not!

Want more? Visit http://sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=Hello%20Kitty for the complete product line!