Japanese Trends for Spring 2010

Pastel colours are in, same with flowery prints and patterns ...

Western and Country trends, which mean lots of plaid, denim, and cowboy boots...

Pop Ethnic trend, to me it looks like the boho trend, except with more bling...

Marine and 90's Grunge trend, the marine trend is a perpetual favourite of mine, and funny thing was I saw the exact same skirt the model's wearing in the 90's grunge trend recently in one of those dingy shops where the clothes look really nice but their quality sucks to the core...

Some repeated trend that are back in again...

Like I said before, fashion goes round in circles...

Leggings don't seem to be going anywhere anytime soon...

Stripes was given a special mention and don't you just love the Chanel boots? I remember Sakurina and Muto Shizuka giving Sayaka Araki the same pair for her birthday (they're Ageha models)...

Boho look is in again, and they even had a special mention on the queen of boho herself, Nicole Richie and her brand, House of Harlow... Yay! for maxi dresses....

Been shopping alot these days, and is it just me or has it become really hard to find something that you really like and wanna buy despite all the 'sale' signs plastered over nearly every shop I see when walking down the street?

Because of that, I've decided to research abit first on upcoming trends and tend maybe I might have a clearer head on what exactly I need to buy on my next shopping trip...

All the above trends and pictures were highlighted by Sweet magazine's February issue, lets see what other magazines feel is the next big trend....

Test Driving Dolly Wink Lashes

I used No. 2 Sweet Girly for the upper lash and No.5 Real Nude for my lower lashes

It looks pretty natural, and my friend was so impressed that she ran off and bought some Dolly Wink Lashes too...

From a picture before my project presentation, I had more eyeshadow on here, but the lashes gave it more of the 'smokey' effect...

With all the hype and popularity of the Dolly Wink Lashes, I was super excited and decided to immediately try them out the very next day.

After pulling them out of the box, first thing I noticed was how flexible and soft and supple the lashes were, I didn't even have to cut the lashes and putting them on was a breeze, but maybe because I have experience in putting on fake lashes, it doesn't really count.

Anyway, after a whole day of project presentation in the morning, fittings for my cosplay costume in the afternoon and shopping the rest of the evening, the lashes stayed put and didn't have that irritating feeling I get with other lashes, the kind where I tend to feel the edge of the spine of the lash rubbing on the corners of my eyes.

Not to mention, this was my first-ever experience putting on fake lower lashes, and I totally forgot that they were there. So I can totally understand the hype, not only because its produced by Tsubasa, but also for the comfort factor.

Urban Decay is Coming to Singapore!

Yeap you heard it right the first time, Urban Decay, the make up brand that's famous for its super shimmer eyeshadows, glitter eyeliners and is a favourite amongst models and makeup artists is finally comming to Singapore!

There hasn't been any official announcement in any newspapers or magazines and such, so the only information that's been released so far is on Sephora's Facebook Events page.

According to the page, there's an official Urban Decay Launch Day which is on the 4th of February 2010 from 12-3pm, a Urban Decay Makeup Consultation on the 4th-5th February and Urban Decay Master Classes by Eric Jimenez.

For more information check out http://www.facebook.com/pages/Singapore-Singapore/SEPHORA-SINGAPORE/40659843111

And lets cross our fingers that this isn't some kindda online scam...

Kitsune Pop-up Shop Opening in Harajuku

The French fashion brand and record label, Kitsune, is having a pop-up shop inside of Montoak on Omotesando Dori in Harajuku next month! The shop will be open from February 11th to March 7th 2010 and will feature both music and fashion items,including several Made in Japan items that will be available exclusively at the Tokyo shops.

Here's what Kitsune explained on the "Kitsune Project" in their own words:

"BOUTIQUE KITSUNÉ is an international project which tours around various cities worldwide, identifying the most interesting and avant-garde places, and then collaborating on the creation of a temporary shop and a series of events around it.
The key idea behind the store is to introduce Kitsuné’s universe, which is not only made of their music, for which they have an enormous following, but also of the more subtle and high class world of Kitsuné fashion collections, graphics and special productions.
In Tokyo, the men’s and lady’s SS10 Kitsuné Golf Club collection will be on display, along with items created exclusively for BOUTIQUE KITSUNE TOKYO, collectively entitled “Impression of Nippon from Kitsuné” These limited items were created in Japan with Japanese fabrics, using the same philosophy as main collection. For example, the limited edition shoes are made by famous factory Moonstar in Fukuoka, the knits in Gosen/Niigata, and the canvas bag in Kurashiki/Okayama. Also, there will be commemorative tee shirts, a key ring, a special Kitsuné Maison CD box, and emblems which are all exclusive for BOUTIQUE KITSUNE TOKYO."

Information and images from http://tokyofashion.com/kitsune-tokyo-boutique-opening-in-harajuku/

Laforet Grand Bazaar

This weekend, Harajuku was having a major buzz of activity, because Laforet's Grand Bazaar was back on! Held only twice a year in January and July, this IS the biggest sale of Harajuku. The streets between Harajuku Station and Laforet were jam-packed with people who were trying to get their hands on some of the most amazing deals on their favourite Japanese and international fashion brands. If the crowd outside already intimidates you, imagine inside the building, it was crammed to the brim with people moving about in every possible direction while the shop staff were shouting and waving signs around in order to get the shoppers' attentions.

The deals which you can find at the bazaar are simply jaw-dropping, with many of Laforet's shops selling items at 70-90% off. Bins filled with shirts, dresses, jackets, shoes and other items were being sold for as little as a few hundred yen each and these were from brands such as Ne-Net, Hysteric Glamour, FurFur and many others. There were even products for those into higher-end fashion, Helmut Lang and WJK had amazing deals on US$1000++ leather jackets and even HP France Exclusive got in on the action by pricing down their import handbags, jackets and various other couture items from all over the world.

There's no way to describe the utter chaos that ensues everytime Laforet has its major Grand Bazaar, but the pictures would show at least a brief glimpse of the mess and the joy of girls (and few guys) who managed to score some major deals.

Information and images from http://tokyofashion.com/laforet-harajuku-grand-bazar-pictures-2010/

Clogs

LV's version of the clog with a peg heel and tassle

I prefer Chanel's version, which looks more feminine

My pair, with cut-out detailing and straps in the back

"Fashion goes round in circles" - Siobhan Fahey

Everyone knows that fashion trends go round and round in circles, one minute something's in and everyone's clamouring for it, and the next, its out and if you still have that look or outfit, you're old-fashioned or simply stuck in a rut and calling out for mockery.

Why am I touching on this subject? That's because after looking at what's new and in this season, I can'thelp but noticing a particular piece of footwear that's gotten the fashion world talking, namely the humble clog.

Everywhere I turn, I see it, clogs here, clogs there, clogs with a high heel or clogs with a peg for a heel. There's little doubt that most people who have an interest in fashion wouldn't know about it unless they've been living under a rock....

Lucky for me, I don't need to start hunting for a high street version of the clog, I have a pair that's nestled amongst my mother's collection of shoes. After abit of digging, I managed to find it... proof that fashion goes round constantly in circle! Why?

My mother bought this pair like 3-4 years ago.... so much for being the latest trend.....

Dolly Wink Lashes are Mine!

My purchases! So deliriously happy bout them now...

As I promised, I rushed down after class yesterday to grab the Dolly Wink lashes. The salesgirl was pretty surprised at how much I knew about the products and we ended up chatting awhile.

I ended up walking away with 2 boxes of the lashes and a lash case. The ones I chose were upper lash No.2 Sweet Girly and lower lash No.5 Real Nude, however, I think I might go back for another set of the lower lashes and possibly the tube of glue as well.

The lashes were really soft and flexible and looked pretty real when put on, each box also contained a "how-to-put-on" insturction sheet and a tube of lash glue. But for someone clumsy like me, its a real pain to constantly hold the tweezers with the lashes and also attempting to squeeze the glue onto the lashes from a tube, as either I don't squeeze enough glue on or I tend to drop the lashes... so the Dolly Wink glue is sooo tempting me. Why? Because its in a nifty little bottle that comes with a brush (imagine those double lid glue and you get the idea), so its easy to simply brush on, no more squeezing and messiness.... so cool!

Tomorrow I'll be wearing the lashes and it'll also be my first-ever experience with wearing lower lashes, so cross my fingers that I'll look good. I'll also take a photo, if I remember that is.... haha....