So like I mentioned in a couple of posts ago, here are some snaps of Japanese magazines, KERA and PINKY! First up is PINKY which is your typical Japanese fashion magazine, suitably girly and on trend...
Japanese Idols are a regular feature. On the right is actor, Toma Ikuta who is hilarious in Hana Kimi - if you've never watched a Japanese drama before (subtitled of course) and you're a fan of She's the man or ridiculous comedies then watch watch watch! Funniest drama ever. On the left is the insanely popular actor/singer Yamapi. He's in Japanese boyband NEWS, I've linked this video before but the dance moves never fail to make me laugh.
So moving on, KERA is a completely different magazine and for a younger reader. I'm glad to pick up this copy which was discounted because it's a super old issue. It's a mixture of Lolita fashion...
I've come to realise that the Japanese always have perfect hair because they love wearing wigs! Sometimes looking at street style, I am amazed at impossibly shiny and perfect bobs. Now I know...and of course, in KERA, the pink lolita hair is a dead giveaway.
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So moving on, KERA is a completely different magazine and for a younger reader. I'm glad to pick up this copy which was discounted because it's a super old issue. It's a mixture of Lolita fashion...
I've come to realise that the Japanese always have perfect hair because they love wearing wigs! Sometimes looking at street style, I am amazed at impossibly shiny and perfect bobs. Now I know...and of course, in KERA, the pink lolita hair is a dead giveaway.
My wish for snow in the previous post has been fulfilled and the UK has been getting plenty of it with more to come! I attempted to make a Totoro but I left it too late! The snow the next morning was too powdery to make a proper snowman but I managed to make this Totoro-cat -owl like creature out of the pitiful mound of snow I managed to gather. My parents couldn't understand why my sister and I couldn't make normal snowmen like all the other kids...
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I have been crazy busy with lots of studying for my impending exams. So things will be a little quieter round here until I finally get them done and dusted and out of the way by next Friday. Seriously, I can't wait till that day comes when I can give up the late night coffees and making endless notes. Not cool!
i love hana kimi! its was like one of the first jdoramas that i watched...ah memories. Never really noticed the wig thing, but now that you mention it, its pretty cool. they can change their look at the drop of a hat...or a wig lol
ReplyDeleteHaha! I love the snowcat! :-)
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Great pictures, I've only watched the jdorama Zettai Kareshi but I'm deffo going to watch Hana Kimi as well! Haha I love your Totoro, all the snow where I live has gone powdery so it wont mould :(
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Your snowcat is brilliant!
ReplyDeletelove all the photos from the Japanese mag. I can't really relate to the styles, but I love looking at them. There's a whole different level of creativity in dressing over in Japan that's inspiring.
The snowcat is just lovely !
ReplyDeleteThanks ! haha, I know, the whole carpet thing felt really weird :D
ReplyDeleteJapanese style is always soo cute ! :) and wow, u do have a lot of snow now, huh !
Good luck on your exams, dear !!
I love love the photos so much! Thanks for posting this up!
ReplyDeleteI AM SERIOUSLY GOING TO MAKE THAT GHIBLI STUDIOS-CAT tomorrow if it snows tonight!! lets hoe the weather forecast was right
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They both look good, but I think I'd really like Kera!
ReplyDeletethat cat is so-so-so cute! :)))
ReplyDeletehave a lovely weekend, xoxo
Thanks^^
ReplyDeleteYour blog is really nice to!^^
I love the photos in this blog ;)
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Cute post! Have a nice weekend ;))
ReplyDeleteThose magazine images are so adorable!
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My first time look ever of Japanese magazines ... amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour Totoro snow sculptures are super cute! I'm glad you didn't do regular snowmen!?
I so love the kitty snowman..cool.
ReplyDeleteWe have the lolita bible at our lib. that I look at from time to time. Just recently I came across some pictures of a Japanese Spanish guy..he's soooo something.
Funny, I saw this older lady today and her hair was so perfect..then I realised it was a wig.
Hope you have a warm weekend.
Oh..if only I could get out in my yard to do that..the drifts are so high now..its ridiculous. And tonight is our coldest record..they say..so I hope my car starts tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I love the fruits..and the lovely babydoll dresses are so cute, but I don't think I could wear one.
Luv the boys too! heehee...
That's quite a creative cat! Such cool magazines too. Thanks for the note too.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm a fan of Aaron's no matter what.
Thanks for sharing the inside of the magazines x) Love japanese magazines , they are just cute ! I think I've read ( or seen because I can't read the writings haha) Pinky before . Love all of the clothes . Kera magazine is just so adorable ! Totally cute ! Oh and the cat snow is just cute ! Lol . Hope you're having a nice weekend !
ReplyDeletei love japanese style!
ReplyDeleteyeah the snow is weird. we cant throw snowballs at each other and its killing me! great cat though :)
Thanks for this guide on Japanese magazines, would love to go to go there one day for the sheer culture shock (and some shopping of course). I like the look of PINKY and the fruits style one, will look out for them here. Love the crazy snowman, so unique and good luck with all your exams!
ReplyDeleteoh wow, i never knew they wore wigs! haha & cute snow cat haha
ReplyDeletei've ever watched Hanakimi =)
ReplyDeletefunny movie! anyway cute picture!
Japan have nice and cute stuff, the girls like doll..Harajuku and Shibuya is nice places for shoppaholic!
omggg love the snowcat!!!!
ReplyDeletejapanese fashion is so quirky and girly - i love it! i speak japanese and stayed with a japanese family in tokyo for 3 weeks which was amazing. shopping was the best part! especially in harajuku - the fashion is definitley the most extreme there! i spent the whole time walking round with my mouth open, gawping at people. haha!
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That "snowman" is freaking adorable!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures!!! I love the frilly dresses, and the snow cat!! xD
ReplyDeleteKeep up the hard work and enjoy the snow, LOL!!
ReplyDeletei love how there are so many different fashion subcultures in japan! they're so free!
ReplyDeletehaha the totoro is way better than a snowman!!! :D
Wow, I'd love to pick up a Japanese magazine to read. The looks in the mag look so great!
ReplyDeleteHaha, cute snowcat! :)
ReplyDeleteYour Totoro snowman is so adorable! Thanks for posting all those shots of the Japanese fashion magazines. I love how colorful the outfits are!
ReplyDeleteWow these magazines look amazing! Your snowman is so cute (:
ReplyDeletereally fun photos!!
ReplyDeleteWell I did Japanese GCSE so went on an exchange trip to Tokyo for 3 weeks - I lived with a Japanese family, went to a Japanese school, and had to speak Japanese the whole time... Scary! But I cried so hard when I had to leave, and the people I stayed with are like a 2nd family to me. Plus my Japanese improved loads. Was the best thing I've EVER done and as soon as I can afford it I'm going back!
ReplyDeleteI used to be pretty fluent in Japanese and could speak & write it - I got almost perfect marks in my GCSE and an A*. I've done a little Japanese since then but not much so have forgotten quite a lot :( though I can still have a conversation with a Japanese person and can understand pretty much anything, as I'll just work it out from the words I recognise!
I speak German as well lol! & went on a similar trip to Germany! Not many people know that about me :)
Do you speak any languages?
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japanese style is so cool! i love the lolita look
ReplyDeletei love japanese style! i love that snow cat :)
ReplyDeleteI like all the Japanese photos :)
ReplyDeleteAnd the cat... made my day!
i love hana kimi !
ReplyDeletethat lil snow doll is sooo cute ! i cant get over it !
do u read Vivi jap mag ?
thanks for the comment you wrote on my blog .
keep posting more inspirations !
HOPE YOU'VE HAD AN AWESOME WEEKEND!
much love from .
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I loved this post, so amazing to see how different the style and trends are from all the way in Japan (I'm from London!) it's so unique and over the top! I hope you can check out The Fashion Smoke and follow us too :)
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i wish wigs were more acceptable as daily wear in the us, i think they'd be so fun! also, no more bad hair days. ;)
ReplyDeleteAWESOME SNOWCAT
ReplyDeletelove it
and i love the editorial doll spread
thanks for sharing as always
and thanks for the lovely comments, i really appreciate it
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I love Japanese magazines; kawaii overload!
ReplyDeleteBoth magazines look like great sources for inspiration! And OMG, my sister and I never made snowmen either- we made stegosauruses and turtles!! Good luck with the exams- yes, I felt the same way in college- will there be an end? Yesss, there will be and when that time comes, man it's so sweet! xo, Mel
ReplyDeleteI would to visit Japan!!! Such a great world!
ReplyDeleteAww I love Japanese Magazines! The snow cat is so very cool.... Me and my friend made a snow(gum) blob. Called Charlei XD
ReplyDeleteBoth these magazines look really good. I like the first one because it is girly and suits my style but the second one is just so adorable! I really like the pink picture.
ReplyDeleteYour totoro is EPIC! and I sue to read Kera as a teen, I think that's why I like coloured hair so much.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing those Japanese magazines! I do admire they don't care and dress to their own ideals. The Lolita looks are fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGreat job with the snow Totoro by the way!
Such a fabulous post!! Love those magazines, they are so cute.
ReplyDeleteMeow!! Thats just the cutest =)xx
oh you collect Japanese magazines. i can really tell 'cause of your style. it's my first time to know those magazines and i am really curious now. hehe! will try to find one!
ReplyDeleteJap styles are really amazing! very creative and refreshing to see :)
good luck on school works by the way!
that magazine stuff looks really cool.
ReplyDeleteoh, that snow man is so sweet. have a great weekend
i love japanese fashion... so wacky!
ReplyDeletethat snowman is beyond cute!
ReplyDeletei find it a bit odd how westernised those girls are though with their dyed hair and tans!
Those magazines are soo cool! I really like the clothes from Pinky! Yay for boy bands! he he! Japanese fashion are so colorful and fun! I should totally wear a bob! There's this korean pop star that my mom and I are obssessed with named Bi (Rain). He has awesome dance moves! The Totoro snowman is AWESOME!! Snow is great. :)
ReplyDeleteCool looks!
ReplyDeletehaha fantastic snowman! or snow kitty! oo the lolita mag looks great, i really want a wig seriously! but i'd want a coloured one that looked real, but i don't think you would be able to find that eek!
ReplyDeleteok the snowcat is amazing, i realised this winter how hard it is to even make a tiny snowman so well done!
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