A blog dedicated to gajin gyaru fashion, and other forms of Jfashion, alt fashion, and kawaii things.
Friday, October 14, 2016
Dammit Hottopic!
Saturday, October 1, 2016
New Gyaru Make Up Tutorial Coming Monday!
Monday, September 26, 2016
Nailing It! Nailcare Part 2
Lisha's Guide To Nailcare
Pt 2
Welcome back to the second part of the Nailcare Guide! If you missed the first part, click here.
Polishes, nail varnishes, nail lacquers, are a great and definitely easy way to add a pop of colour and personality to your hands. Polishes come in so many different colours, finishes (if the polish is glittery, shiny, or matte), and not to mention brands.
Applying polishes are pretty straight forward.:
- Apply the polish to a clean nail bed or after a clear base coat. Let dry.
- Apply a second coat to make the colour more opaque.
- Top it all with a top coat of your choice.
You let the layers of polish dry thoroughly... which can be a little difficult, maybe not as difficult as the polish mountain challenge! Setting aside some time where you can relax is the most beneficial to avoid smudging.
Stay tuned for part 3; nail extensions.
Sunday, September 11, 2016
West vs. East: Makeup Techniques pt 5 Crossover
Crossover
I have mentioned the differences between Western and Eastern makeup trends but this post is for some of those styles that have merged together.
Gyaru makeup used to be pretty basic and straightforward, while the instagram looks have a lot more steps to them.
I, some of the members of Champagne Pop and a few others mix both styles together, having sculpted faces with dramatic kawaii eyes.
We mix in the cheek sculpting and baking with a nose stripe and bold top and bottom lashes.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Nostalgia Show Recap
Natalia Virufuentas |
Elgin Bokari |
Monday, September 5, 2016
Horseback Riding!
About to get paired up with a horse |
Elvis and I |
We did it! |
Snacking... just like me |
awwwww! |
Now we can be cowboys |
After horseback riding, we went to a water park and cooled off. I tried some of the crazy water slides, but I think the Lazy River is the best. Sandra and Porche were the daredevils and tried a slide that was very steep. Way too steep for me!
A little late, but... better late than never right? oh hohoho.....
Highbrow Lowbrow Straightbrow!
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Hello September
August seemed to pass by all too quickly, ending a lot of summer breaks as we know it. I enjoyed my break and the new adventures and memories I was able to make with my colleagues, coworkers and my gyaru-sa, but it did seem a little long for me.
Though I want to see how this year pans out, I already long for the summer days I didn't put to full use, but I did enjoy the rest I was able to catch up on.
Its time to finish up my summer recaps and get super prepared for fall!
Hello September.
Stay tuned readers! 🌟
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Nailing It! LM22 Guide to Nail
Lisha's Guide To Nailcare
Pt 1
Hair is done and styled to perfection. Accessories are carefully selected to match with your outfit. Your outfit? On point. The slayage is real.
Regardless if your lolita dress is on trend, or you are donning the most intricate sujimori ( a hairstyle that's teased and uses a layering technique with strips of hair), or happy just wearing jeans and a Tee, if your nails aren't done, or are broken, it knocks off a few points.
Entering the world on nails and nailcare doesn't have to be daunting at all.
- Keeping a file that is not to abrasive (a file having a higher grit number) is best to shape the nails as desired.
- Nail brushes and thinner metal nail files help remove dirt that is trapped under the nail.
- File in one direction as you go and keep the file flat against the nail.
Stay tuned for part 2 of this series; polish colours.
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Super Gyaru Weekend
A few weekends ago, Eteria of Champagne Pop wrapped up another Harajuku Fashion Walk in the City of Chicago. It was a sweltering day, but the participants, decked out from head to toe to make the meet up and make a fashionable impression from the WaterTower to Millenium Park.
Friends and supporters, and even local camerapeople were there showing their appreciation of the event. Passerbys were astounded, some even wanting pictures with some of the stylish participants.
The weekend was concluded with a gal styled karaoke party and sleepover.
Stay tuned on the LishaMisha22 instagram, and twitter for upcoming events, panels, official merch and moments from behind the Gyaru Fashion blog of Chicago.
Xoxo