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Interview with Rosanna Mackney l Creative Director and Buyer at Tofu Cute

1) What has been your key inspiration to your current career?

Japan's obsession with cuteness, and the amazing creativity in product design and graphic design that have sprung from that, have really been a big inspiration. It's great to be a part of helping to spread cute culture over to the UK and Europe! 

2) What do you enjoy the most about your job?

I really enjoy going to events with Tofu Cute - we attend a lot of festivals and expos where we set up stalls and run panels, and it's such a lot of fun getting all dressed up and meeting people with common interests. Also as I'm the main buyer, this means a lot of product research, which involves going to Asia every year to source all the latest cute items - basically a huge shopping trip! \(^o^)/

3) To date, what has been your 'proudest' moment?

Being featured in a book all about cute culture ("Hello, Cutie") which was published last year was a proud achievement. It's rewarding to see something I've designed on the computer be printed/made in real life, for example banners and products. Also if a product I've selected to be sold at Tofu Cute proves to be super popular, that's a good feeling too, as it means I have a good handle on what people find cute!

4) Where do you see yourself in the future?

I've never really fancied a conventional career and I love the control and flexibility that I have in this job, so I can't imagine doing anything else! TofuCute.com has a new "sister site" which is currently under development and due to launch next month - it's called DreamyBows.com, and it specialises in cute Japanese street fashion. I hope to be involved in that a lot in the future, as I love the Hime Gyaru and Sweet Lolita styles!

5) What tips/advice would you give to someone who wants to go down the same career path as yourself?

If there is a particular subject or sector you're interested in, no matter how obscure, keep persevering! Jobs are in short supply and high demand at the moment, but if you pursue something you're truly passionate about, that enthusiasm will shine through to potential employers. We spend a lot of our lives at work, so to be doing something you love will make you a lot happier, even if you have to do rubbish part time jobs in order to get where you want to be. Also, don't be afraid to take reasonable, educated risks to start your own business if that's your passion - you can even go into the venture with friends, to spread the risk!

6) Which would you say is your favourite item off your website at the moment?

It's quite hard to choose! >_< I love the Pastel Alpaca Cases because alpacas are just the cutest animals. Then there's the Endless Edamame Popping Soybeans, one of our classic products - but I'm a bit biased because I designed the faces on the little beans for those! In the Snacks category, I love Panda Pocky because it's delicious cookies and cream flavour and the packaging is really cute. But the Popin' Cookin' DIY Candy kits are just the zaniest things I've seen, they're amazing!

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I'm pleased to let you know that any orders over £20 receive free postage! So go on over to see what cute and unique products you can buy!

Thank you so much for your involvement Tofu Cute, was such a pleasure to feature you and hear more about your own thoughts on the business.

I'm always a Tofu Cute fan for sure!

Check out their links -

Website - http://www.tofucute.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TofuCute

Twitter - https://twitter.com/tofu_cute

   

• Charms were actually smaller than I thought but are most suited for larger nails.
• Can be used creatively with satisfactory results.
• Reminds me very much of all things Kawaii!
• Reasonably priced for quality, £1 for 2x charms.
• Would preferably wear the charms on just the ring finger nails.
• Fun and simple to apply using a small amount of nail glue.
• Wonderful customer service and postage.
• Many designs to choose from on their bubble charm category.

Welcome back from another weekend my lovelies. It's time to share something interesting with you and then we can start blog hopping and meeting more amazing people all over the world. If you would like to know more about this hop, please visit the first post here .

Today Nia (The blog hop host) thought she would share something other than a quote. As summer is very close, we are all changing from all the sweaters and coats and bringing out those skirts and shorts. Have you ever seen an item you like and can't justify the purchase? {been there, done that}

Well, she though it would be great to show you a way you can redo old shorts or jeans to look very trendy. You can add sequin, lace and other designs just like in the picture. Try it! I'm sure I will!

In Nia's words - "This week I am excited to have another co-host with us. I have known her for quite a while and watched as her blog has grown. She is such a lovely young lady, you will definitely love her. So stop by her blog and say hi." -- Awwh so pleased to be part of this sweetie!

If you are interested in co-hosting the blog hop, please email the host Nia!

I'm so honoured to be the co-host for this week!

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