Japan’s Hottest Beauty & Fashion Trends #TsunaguJapan

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Japanese fashion is known for whirlwind of continuously changing trends. Fashion and beauty are a way to express our individuality and Japan has it on lock-down. They have some very distinctive and amazing trends that are downright stunning! Fashion and beauty in Japan is more than just simply making a statement, it’s a lifestyle all on it’s own. They have fun with it and I can’t help but love it.

Makeup & Beauty*



I’ve always thought Japanese girls were amazing with their makeup techniques. The latest trend has been to post their before and after pictures. Their before being “nude no-makeup” pictures. Makeup is an artistry in itself and they are amazing at it. They perfectly blend their makeup so they look absolutely natural while also looking fresh and beautiful.



                            Image Sources: 1) ksdenki.com  2) kakaku.com

Can you say super-amazing beauty gadgets? There are so many super-tech James Bond looking beauty tools here and they all do some pretty fabulous stuff. Gear up!

#1 is for your eyes- You lay down and put this on your eyes. Warm steam moisturizes the skin around your eyes while the tiredness is taken care of by a strong rhythm that pulses.

#2 takes care of cleaning, moisturizing, and pore reduction. It uses electric properties to remove the dirt from pores. It has a micro-patting button that “pats” your skin down. Next is the moisturize mode. Then the last mode which has a cooling effect. It’s said the pores tighten instantly. Sounds pretty intriguing.

Hair*

   Image source: 1. matome.naver.jp  2. hairstyle.woman.excite.co.jp

Try them today! Popular hairstyles among Japanese women aren’t so different from anywhere else, but I think Japanese girls look super cute with short hair. Short hairstyles are just as trendy as long or medium, but the medium side-swept bang is uber-popular. I don’t usually go for bangs, I look weird with bangs (I think so anyway) but I would totally do a side-swept bang.


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They are now doing bobs and bangs for medium-length hair, which is really pretty and definitely suits their face features. Light brown hair color is also very popular, along with perming/curling the tips/ends of their hair to give it a wavy/soft/feminine look.


The longer-hairstyles are mostly a concoction of everything mentioned above; waved/permed ends, bangs, and dyed hair.

Fashion


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Fairy Fashion or also known as fairy kei fashion. Fairy Kei fashion consists of an assortment of beautiful pastel colors, dazzling bright bows, and super adorable accessories. The fashion trend includes items that are cute and dainty. This is exactly what comes to mind when you picture fairies; especially gorgeous anime fairies. Hair color is even dyed pastel hues, which is absolutely beautiful. I’ve never seen anything like it!

  
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Fairy Fashion couples pastel colors with other light colors or an off white, which is very pretty. The lighter colors highlight the pastel making them more feminine and girly. It also merges pastel colors with lace & tulle together too, such as with picture #1.’' Fairy Fashion is also a cute combination of pastel colored shorts and long summer cardigans or knitted tops. With the pastel shorts they usually wear textured stockings/fishnets.

Acessories
  
      Image Source: 1. tokyofashiondiaries.com, 2. wear.jp/tkhk1115, 3. wear.jp/yasukomm

BAO BAO ISSEY MIYAKE is a uniquely designed bag that is constructed with a ton of small triangles. They are a line of bags and pouches with the theme of “shapes made by chance.” They are foldable, flexible, light, and super intriguing. I love this concept. I’ve never seen a bag designed like this before, and I love all the color varieties.


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Hello Kitty was launched in 1974, produced by the Japanese company Sanrio. Hello Kitty is part of the popular culture trend in Japan- kawaii. Hello Kitty just celebrated their 40th anniversary, and Randa *A Shoe Company* collaborated to make these super-cute Hello Kitty Shoe Collection.

Shoes

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Boot trends are skyrocketing these days in Japan, especially in the winter months. UGG mouton boots are a This Japanese winter must have item : the UGG mouton boots. These are popular in Japan every year, just like they are here in America. From the classic UGGS to the new colored, metallic, velvet and studded collections- UGGS are just priceless in any fall or winter wardrobe. Those red velvet would especially be adorable on Christmas, huh?

          
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Japanese women love UGG boots because there are so many varieties and colors. There are so many different looks that can come with just changing up the coloring of your shoes. Whether you’d like to wear darker colors and a bright boot, purse, and jewelry- or jeans and a neutral color boot. I love what they’ve done with the above picture combination, it’s truly captivating with the multicolored clothing mixed with a metallic UGG. I seriously want to give that a try! with some leggings this winter!
Which is your favorite trend?

ULTIMATE TIPS FOR BIKINI BOTTOMS; Choosing The Best Fit

 

                    

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Every year when summer season is about to start, we all start to worry about our figure and finding a bikini that will make us feel ravishing. There are so many choices: Moderate, minimal, full, and skirted, thong or boy shorts. Which one is the right one for you? Whether you go on vacation or a romantic getaway you definitely need options.

We need to select the right bikini bottom depending on our body shape and style. If we want to make our buttocks look bigger, low-waisted is the answer. We can emphasize our figure with ruffles and stripes. For a smaller impact, darker colors will create this fantasy and minimize our volume. This is the reason why every woman should have a black bikini. If what you need is for your legs to show off more, high-waisted bottoms will definitely provide you with this unique look.

Hip-waisted bikinis and boy shorts create a shorter leg effect.

ACCORDING TO YOUR BODY STYLE

Short Torso: Low rise bikini bottoms helps stretch out the middle section. Stay away from boy shorts they can make your torso even smaller.

Longer Torso: Low-waisted bottoms and bikini with side ties are very flattering.

Smaller Waist: Look for ruffles, drapes or skirt. Color blocked panels give the illusion of a trimmer waist while prints like diagonal or v shaped help to create a leaner silhouette.

Hide Love Handles: Bottoms with a moderate coverage that sits on your hips. You can also pin up a retro suit that have high to mid- rise coverage.

SWIMSUIT COVERAGES

Minimal: These minimal cuts are great for tanning. These slim bottoms are made to create a chic cheeky design. Very flattering and expose your buttocks to flaunt your figure.

Moderate: They are the most comfortable cut and style. This design offers medium coverage to maximize fashion in a way that your body is comfortable and conveniently sexy.

Full Coverage: Perfect for active styles. They are designed to provide additional coverage and a great solution to surfers and swimmers. This cut is very traditional, yet flattering to the lower stomach and bottom.

At the end of the day there are so many choices and options to pick from. Don´t be afraid to order different sizes for your top and another one for your bottom because you could have small bust with larger hips or the other way around. Keep it tasteful!

               

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Anything you pick or choose, wear it with confidence. Use cover-ups or sarongs, if necessary, and can help you feel more comfortable when you are out of the water. You may prefer the beach, pool or lake, but there is one thing that we all women agree upon and that is getting our new swimwear for next season can be intimidating. Get the look you want depending on your style.

 

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Fashion Project- Shop for A Cause! #FashionProject

Do you love to shop online? Always looking for amazing deals? What if I told you that there is a website where you could do both AND donate to charity while doing it? Fashion Project is an absolute inspiration to me. They sell designer clothes just like you’d find at high price stores; Prada, J.Crew, Tory Burch, Coach.. but deeply discounted and 55% of each sale goes to charity.

No matter what you’re looking for, they have it. Boots, handbags, dresses, jewelry, suits, and so much more. There really isn’t anything on the website I wouldn’t consider buying. They have a keen eye on beautifully designed items that people WILL want to wear. I’m not even THAT into dresses but there were several I wanted to scoop up, and did I mention they were under $20. An absolute STEAL!
                                                              
This dress is made by American Rag and just calls my attention. I am loving the vibrant colors of the leopard print, and the wrap around ribbon middle. ONLY $19 and it would look amazing with some black stilettos, or even some gladiator sandals. Perfect for date night, a night out with your girlfriends, or even a dinner date with your husbands bosses. Toss a shawl on, and out you go.

What I love most about Fashion Project is that it tells you what cause you’re supporting with each buy right under the item for sell. Buying this dress would contribute money to the Youth Suicide Prevention Program, which I firmly stand behind all the way.

                            

These 7 for all Mankind jeans are only $25 and supports the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Inc. I love light washed jeans, I always have. They are usually darker with a light washed out look on the knee up. I am also loving that they are bell-bottom flares. I’ll never really get used to skinny jeans (except with my boots). Love the jeans though and the cause!

               

I love the high quality purses and wallets from Coach. They make so many varieties of sizes and colors that it’s hard not to want them ALL. This purse is ONLY $65 and donates $24.75 of the purchase to She’s the First. “She's the First sponsors girls’ education in the developing world with the goal of creating first-generation graduates and our next generation of global leaders.”

At Fashion Project, their goal is to raise as much money as possible for charity by creating a community where their members can shop for a cause they care about. They also accept gently used clothing so that charities get the money they need. Their members are heroes - every sweater, handbag, or designer shoe donated, starts a movement that impacts the lives of others around the world.



They have some very cute fall items out right now. Stock up your closet! This website would also be perfect shopping for all those women on your holiday list!! Get to shopping.

What’s your favorite item or charity that they sponsor?

All opinions are honest and my own..



-Jessica

Summer Sandals That’ll Blow Your Mind

After that long, long, long (did I say long?)… never-ending (well it seemed that way) winter— I know your feet were begging (and pleading and possibly crying) for a break from all those winter boots. Am I right? Those poor feet, SO I’ve made up a list of some MUSt have shoes you’ll definitely want to be sporting all summer long. Let those babies have some wriggle room!

Whether you’ll be walking on the beach, sightseeing, or dancing—there’s a pair waiting for you! (and most are under $100). Go on and splurge a little! You aren’t breaking the bank here! If you are interested in a certain pair, the pictures are clickable!

*Edgy

If you love wearing sundresses, but don’t want to seem too girly you can always dress it down with a edgy pair of sandals! There have been plenty that have caught my eye, but these were at the top. These sandals would also look good with a pair of distressed capris or shorts and a retro tee!

Between the studs, chains, and braids on these sandals—I’d rock any of these with pride. I love the simple yet rebellious statement that these shoes make! Let your shoes do the talking!

Country Music Superstar Miranda Lambert just launched her very own Miranda Lambert shoe line, as if I WOULDN’T love it right? All pairs of her summer shoes say edgy with feisty and sexy wrapped into one!

 

*Color

Add a little flair to that one tone dress. You don’t have to go all one tone. I mean, it’s SUMMER.. spice it up! Adding color and flair with an amazing pair of shoes? YES! You’ll definitely be seeing brightly colored sandals all over the walkways where ever you are, this is the IN right now!

 

These would even look good with a pair of skinny jeans! Choose a darker color such as blue or black and pair it with colored sandals & shirt. I love all the above and the gladiator style shoes are definitely something I like.

 

*Animal Print

Animal Print is something I don’t think will ever go out of style. I love seeing animal print mixed randomly in outfits. And randomly I mean JUST one print per outfit. Mixing more than one print is just too much.

Mixing an animal print shoe (or bag) with a little black dress for an outdoor summer event is definitely a YES! Or add some spice to those skinny jeans!

The python print has always been a favorite of mine, although any print looks good.

 

*Chunky Wedge

 

I am soooo loving the chunky wedge style. It pairs basically with anything in your summer wardrobe. Whether you’d like to rock a skirt, shorts, skinny jeans, capris, and even jeans a wedge spices it up.

These shoes are super sexy and you can NEVER go wrong with a wedge! Right? Right! I am loving even more that there are bright colors as well as animal prints now in wedge as well! Rock it sister!

What is your favorite summer go-to sandal?

Which style above do you like best?

 

XoXo

-Jess♥