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Former Ranzuki model Nicorun (Nicole Abe) makes her new debut in the December 2011 issue of happie Nuts. Love her makeup!
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Colourful gyaru makeup tutorials from the September issue of Happie Nuts. Click on the picture for original size.
Rewind! Former Happie nuts models Hoshiaya and Kei (now going by the name Lie) from the November 2007 issue, scanned by me from my magazine stash. It’s interesting to see how trends have changed—or not—in the past couple years.
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Gorgeous French-inspired makeup from the June 2011 issue of Happie nuts, as modeled by Yui Minemura.
Trend Watching: Blogger Style
So what is blogger style? Simply put, it’s fashion influenced by some of the Internet’s most fashionable ladies, a group which includes the likes of Rumi Neely, Carolina Engman, Christine L., and Louise Ebel…and it’s everywhere. Pretty much every young women’s fashion magazine in Japan from ELLE girl to happie Nuts to ViVi has been tracking blogger style in some way for the past couple months.
Take this feature from the May 2011 issue of SCawaii, showcasing what the magazine calls “international blogger style”:
The same issue also features a spread styled after LOOKBOOK’s iconic interface, made more authentic by a direct-from-Los Angeles photo shoot with Jillian Kate:
Blogger style makeup? You bet! SCawaii shows you how:
More looks, as seen in the May 2011 issue of Happie nuts:
ViVi can’t get enough of blogger style, either. A lengthy feature in the June 2011 issue highlighted overseas bloggers and brands to watch as well as featured a blogger style look book:
Blogger style naturally favors a bevy of Western brands, which is great news for girls without ready access to Japanese clothing. Of course, many Japanese brands like EGOIST, GILFY, EMODA, and MURUA are turning out their own blogger style duds, too. (Check out off-brand shop GALSTAR for low-cost alternatives.)
So ready to give blogger style a spin? This article from the June 2011 issue of Popteen is a basic crash-course in key colors, clothing, and accessories, includinglots of black and neutrals; loose knits, blouses, and jackets; shorts; platform shoes; and simple jewelry:
While blogger style’s effortlessly cool chic is definitely a hit with older gals, it’s interesting to see it branch out into magazines like Popteen, which are aimed at typically younger audiences.
Finally, always a good measuring stick for trends, the 109 shopping site recently put together this feature incorporating blogger-inspired style with various gal brands, including CECIL McBEE, GILFY, Gimlet, LIZ LISA, and BACKS:
Could blogger style be a lingering trend within gal fashion? There’s a distinct possibility. What we’re seeing is really shaping up to be more of a large-scale movement rather than just a small-scale trend. The sweet dolly look that ushered itself in two or three years ago is starting to show signs of age, so it’s not surprising that Japanese girls are starting to turn their attention elsewhere…well, for now at least. Fashion bloggers are living proof of the appeal of “real clothes” styled by real people as well as a new, global generation of women with both style and Internet savvy.
What do you think of blogger style? Would you give it try? Tell us more on the forums!
Spring sandals from the May 2011 issue of Happie nuts. From the top: high wedge sandals, bohemian (fringe and feather) sandals, and marine (striped) sandals.
Simple but sultry looking gyaru eye makeup from the December 2010 issue of Happie nuts, as modeled by Shizuka Takeda. This tutorial focuses on using softly drooped false lashes that extend past the outer corners of the eyes. Try it!
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Makeup tutorials from the November 2010 issue of Happie nuts focusing on four different eye techniques—mode, smoky, lame (glitter), and nudy. See them all over at the forum by clicking below!
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