Ego System inspo part 1

 Hello!! It's been a while since I got my ego system mags... I lost wifi when I moved to a new apartment and then i got lazy. lol. But I wanted to post a few pages from one of the magazines today!! They're just taken on my phone so they aren't super high quality or anything, but I wanted to share them since there's so little old school inspo online that isn't one of the more extreme gal styles. 

I really like Ego System because the gals seem really relatable to me. Don't get me wrong, I do love seeing the "fancier" magazines, but there's something about 2005 and earlier mags that are just really authentic and fun. These Ego Systems in particular feature a few gals without tans as well, which I thought was really cool. I wish more Ego System mags were preserved, but at least I can try to buy them when I see them (⊙﹏⊙✿) 

I really love the black and teal pants :0 

This reminds me that I wanted to buy another pair of lighter baggy jeans for summer!! Due to some of my health issues I can overheat really quickly now, so even when I'm just walking to work I want to have something cooler on. 

This makes me wanna get some capris xD 

It's so interesting to see that Cecil McBee had an old school presence as well. I always associate them with onee looks. 

I love the colorful tops that the gals in the top photo are wearing ♥‿♥ I always look forward to breaking out my bright tops for the summer!

The makeup section in gal mags is always my favorite ♥‿♥ 

I seriously wish that old school clothes weren't so hard to track down bc I NEED that orange print shirt.

I feel like I've seen some pink pants like this being sold somewhere recently.. maybe some of these trends are coming back (at least in the US)? 

It was so cool to see a pale gal with my hair color ≧◡≦  It's funny because in the US I can never find hair extensions or fake braid headbands etc in my hair color, so I was very surprised to find out that gyaru's dye their hair to my color! Maybe I'm genetically destined to be a gyaru xD 

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Anyways, I hope you enjoyed this brief Ego System inspo post and my commentary! I actually got the new Egg and Ageha for summer 2024, there were some cute trends in there so I'm gonna post them when I can. It's funny that my 2 biggest inspos are super old school or super current. I'm just a magazine hoarder xD 

See you soon!! ★~(◡﹏◕✿)

Japanese Tea Ceremony (✿◠‿◠)

 Hello!! 

I wanted to show you the rest of the photos from the tea ceremony last week! Everything has been kinda crazy in my life recently, I just moved and then I lost wifi for a while. I have so many blog posts planned that I need to catch up on!! 

Anyways!! On to the tea ceremony ♥‿♥

I've been planning for this day for sooo many months now. I found the perfect yukata and I decided to make my own accessories ♥‿♥ 

I was really inspired by this photo of Risa, specifically her purse! 

I spent a long time hunting down the perfect basket purse online ♥‿♥ I added the flowers and I also made hair clips too!

The day of the event was a little crazy. I was able to leave work early, but the event was 1.5 hours away, so I decided to just throw everything in the car and do my hair and makeup when I got there. It wasn't a big deal since the building had a lounge area that was totally empty! 

My friend Hiromi hosted the event, and her mom was able to help me put on my yukata properly. I was on time with my hair and make and sorta tried to put it on myself but it was NOT great, so I really appreciated the help (✿◠‿◠) There's something so magical and happy about getting ready for a special event with your friends. 

I was SO relieved once I got to the actual event on time. There were a few presentations first about Japanese flower arranging, painting, and the history of tea in Japan. I learned so much! I was able to talk to the woman who did the demonstration of the tea ceremony and she said she teaches lessons on traditional dance and music :0 I emailed her, I hope she has space in a class for me!! 

After the demonstration, they had candy and tea for us!! I was so happy that mine matched my yukata ★~(◡﹏◕✿)  I've never had Japanese matcha before, it was pretty bitter but you're supposed to eat the candy and then drink the tea right after, so it mixed together to be sweeter!

I loved these flower arrangements! I've never gotten a chance to see anything like this, so it was really interesting. I wanted to go to a workshop to learn to make these too, but they're only held during the workday (◕︵◕) 

My friend Hiromi and I (◕‿◕✿) Her paintings were on display! 

I felt so beautiful ♥‿♥ I'm so happy I was able to get a big bow for my yukata. 

Low quality phone "scan" lol but I used this hair tutorial from an Ageha mag from like 2022ish. I'm so happy it turned out well bc I did it in a public bathroom and didn't have a mirror to look at the back of my head. I had to use my phone xD 

I went for a soft purple eye make look! I think it looked so cute with my outfit!! 

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Thank you for reading!! See you soon! 

Happy thoughts (✿◠‿◠)

 Hello!! Today I went to a Japanese tea ceremony that my painting teacher hosted. I’ve been looking forward to this for so long now! I’m way too tired to write a whole post but I’m just feeling overwhelmed by gratitude and wanted to write something ❀◕ ‿ ◕❀

Ok here’s one photo but the rest I’m saving for a real post xD 

When this year began, I promised myself that I’d keep pursing my passions, especially things I always dreamed of or have been interested in since I was a child. Ever since I was in middle school, I suppressed my thoughts and interests trying to fit in and make the bullies go away. Thats why I made that promise to myself this year, because giving up on others opinions of me and pursuing my interests has brought me so much joy. It’s like reconnecting with a part of myself that I had hidden for so long. 

I grew up admiring Chinese and Japanese art and I truly feel so grateful that I’m able to learn Japanese painting. It probably seems silly, but I’ve wanted to see a tea ceremony and wear a yukata since I was a kid. I always thought they were so beautiful and never thought I’d get the chance. Other than my wedding, I’ve never felt so beautiful. I was really sitting there thinking “I wish I could tell little Rae that she gets to do this someday”  I really felt like a princess. 

On my drive home I was thinking about how much painting class has had a positive impact on my life. I was truly so lucky to randomly meet my painting teacher at an art fair. I really think it was fate for us to meet and become friends. 

Even my interest in gyaru fashion has brought me so much joy. I’m getting emotional now … I’ve met one of my best friends because of gyaru and it’s given me so much confidence… it just feels like gyaru is an essential part of myself. 

Just looking back on it all makes me emotional and so grateful for the people who have helped me become confident and pursue my passions and just accepted me for who I am. I really feel like this is finally the year that I’m fully embracing who I am

Ok, sappy post over. Lol, 

I hope it doesn’t sound too silly, please stay tuned for normal people blog posts xD  

New make look

 Hello!! 🌸 

I’m just waiting for my morning coffee (✿◠‿◠) I’m later than I wanted to be but that’s ok 

It’s somehow snowing again, so I took the opportunity to wear an outfit i haven’t worn yet! I also tried a different make style and I think this is my new daily liner shape! I really love the big droopy look, even after trying a lot of other gal tutorials 

Ignore that I’m not wearing lipstick xD I just have one of the Dior balms in opalescent pink. I snack and drink water most of the day so I always feel like it’ll just come off anyways 

 

I’ll post my outfit later! Talk soon ★~(◡﹏◕✿)

Spring thoughts

 Hello! 

I don’t have much to say today ●︿● I’m going through something kinda rough rn … but I am standing up for myself. Over the past several months I’ve found my voice and stopped letting people push me around. I’m really proud of myself. I knew there would be conflict coming bc of course people don’t like it when you tell them to stop. It has gotten easier at least, and I feel a lot better when I go into those situations and say what I have to say instead of just hoping it will stop. 

I really feel like this year will be the year I finally find my voice and my confidence. I finally realized my life is mine only and I can do things I want to do without feeling guilty about it. I’m excited for what is ahead even though it’s rough right now. Everything will work out for the better when I protect my peace. 

Anyways. 

I’ve been trying different makeup styles. I got a new pen eyeliner yesterday, I thought it would be smoother than others I’ve tried but I feel like my line still always looks bumpy. xD if you have any tips let me know! 

This is the look I’ve tried a few times. I think I like it but I feel like it isn’t droopy enough?? Idk. I really like that big droop shape and it’s been weird trying to figure out how to make myself “feel” gal without doing my old makeup with a ton of waterline eyeliner … but I’m happy that I at least found products that don’t irritate my eyes! So maybe I’ll try to get more inspo photos or something  

Let me know if you have any makeup ideas ≧◡≦ I miss chatting with other gals about makeup!  

See you next time 🌸 

This week ★~(◡﹏◕✿)

 

Hello!! I've had such a busy week with work and I'm so happy to take a break now ★~(◡﹏◕✿)

I tried a few different eyeliner shapes this week! I don't think I like them as much as I like the one I posted about before though, but the upward wing on the other eyeliner is difficult to do with my eye shape ◄.► so I'm going to keep trying some more to see what I like! 

A few work outfits from this week! It suddenly got really cold again.

The distillery my husband and I hang out at frequently has new spring drinks ♥‿♥

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My buyee package is going to be delivered today! I've waited so long for it, it shipped a few weeks ago. 

I can't wait for the ego system mags ★~(◡﹏◕✿)  They're so hard to find, so when I saw these i bought them right away. I'm going to scan them and put them on my blog! 

I also got this alba scarf, but of course now it'll probably be spring weather xD but who knows, it was snowing earlier this week so maybe I'll get to wear it! 

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That's all for today!! I'm going to go run some errands and maybe try to get a pink lipstick since mine is super expired xD Talk soon!! 

Recently (✿◠‿◠)

 Hello!! I am so happy I found time to blog again today (✿◠‿◠)

I've been really happy with my outfits and makeup now that i've finally found makeup that works for me!! I wanna do a whole post dedicated to it eventually! 

A new Asian food hall opened up close to where I live and we've been there A TON. ofc I had to wear my alba shirt as soon as it got warm out too. I didn't get a photo but I had my favorite vegeterian sushi ♥‿♥

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My outfit from today! I can't wait to move so I can hang up my pretty mirror for outfit pics. I got a new coworker this week and she's super nice, I hope we're gonna be friends!! I still love my job so far which is great bc i worked some overtime to justify getting my hair done next month ♥╣[-_-]╠♥ I'm getting pink exte, basically highlights but didn't wanna bleach my hair so I opted for exte instead! 

This has been my make recently!! I really like it. I changed my eyebrows too and i love them so much. 

Today we went to the Asian place again and we tried a Korean beef bento box (✿ ♥‿♥) it was amazing. I visited the Japanese bakery like I always do xD so I have a strawberry cake waiting for me later! 

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That's all!! Talk soon  ★~(◡﹏◕✿)

Work co*des ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆

 Hi!! It has been such an exhausting couple of weeks, but everything is changing for the better!! I am so delayed on this post, I wrote it like a week or two ago xD

I was so excited when I went into work this week and saw my work friend in the office!! It's usually really quiet at the office since most people work from home. I just like having a reason to get dressed up and go somewhere everyday so I always go in. Plus most people there are young and friendly, and they like anime and art so I fit in pretty well. 

I didn't get photos of most of my outfits this week though ●︿●  Some of these are from last week!! 

Thank you Kieli for selling me these alba capris ♥‿♥ I seriously feel like I walked out of an old school mag when I wear them, I'm OBSESSED. I'm so happy bc they match all of these shirts I have from Pink since I have it in white, hot pink and green. xD 

ok that's all for today!! Gotta write more recent posts xD thanks for reading (✿◠‿◠)

Weekend .・。.・゜✭・.・✫・゜・。.

 Hello!! 

This weekend was exhausting, and now I'm not feeling well ●︿● we are moving next month so i've been going through all my clothes and makeup etc so i can get rid of everything i don't need/want since we'll be downsizing for a while. I'm really excited to move tho bc our current place has a lot of space but it's been awful living in the building since the management won't take care of it. The next place is smaller but much nicer so i'm looking forward to it!! 

Today we went to painting class and I made these (▰˘◡˘▰)

I was browsing a lot of makeup this weekend since I found out i can't use talc or fragrance in my eye makeup. I was really hoping for pink and orange shades, but I found out that the dyes in those are actually common allergens so none of the hypoallergenic brands had them. I ended up getting this Clinique palette and their eyeshadow primer too to prevent any shadow from falling into my eyes. I'm kinda bummed they didn't have any colors I was in love with, but I'm hoping that I'll like these! At least there were shades other than brown, I would've been really upset then xD I prefer wearing cute and fun colors, and there were a couple shades they didn't have in stock that I might try in the future! 

I got new face powder, liner, and primer yesterday at the store. I tried the primer and powder today, but i think the primer isn't gonna work out bc my face was so gross and filmy when I washed it... I had to actually use a cleanser brush to even get my makeup off bc it almost felt waterproof, it was gross. I think the sunscreen in the primer just doesn't agree with my skin, but i'm sad because the innisfree sunscreen i was using has fragrance.... but idk, i might just go back to that since it didn't seem to be a trigger for my skin issues. My skin has been bad due to some other medical issues 〴⋋_⋌〵 don't wanna type a lot about that here, but it should be improving soon anyhow.  So anyways I guess i'm just going back to the original sunscreen, at least i know it didn't set off my dry eye!!  If you're curious, it was Beekman's milk primer.. don't try it xD 

I'll write an update with photos once I've tried everything! 

My husband went out with a friend tonight and there was a fair going on at the distillery they went to, so he brought me this squid plush as a surprise ≧◡≦  I love it so much and it really cheered me up since i'm not feeling well! 

Talk soon! ❀✿＊*

sad makeup update (◕︵◕)

I have sad news today (◕︵◕) remember how last week I was saying i was so excited to wear makeup again every day? I ended up triggering my dry eye somehow. This happens like once a year and I've never figured out what the problem ingredients are because it's not like a hives allergy type thing, so I can't get allergy tested for it. Anyways, I read up and chatted with my doctor about it and I'm pretty sure the issue is fragrance and talc, and also wearing lashes and lining my waterline especially on a daily basis. I've known the past two for a while, i just recklessly kept doing it anyway bc i like how it looks o(╥﹏╥)o 

But now I'm feeling upset bc I feel like i can't do gal looks anymore. I know I could just wear plain makeup but I don't feel like myself like that. I've been trying to look for old school looks today but I feel like they all have you lining the waterline/inside eye line or are for tan gals, which i'm not. I know it doesn't matter what people think but ... idk  o(╥﹏╥)o I feel like I would be an imposter doing old school gal makeup and not doing it "correctly". 

I really dont wanna give up on gyaru, i just don't know how to make makeup looks I like that are comfortable for me to wear. I want to do gyaru only on the weekends or something, because when I don't like my makeup I just don't feel like myself. 

I know i've sorta been on and off gal for the past year, but now that my mental health is much better I feel connected to gyaru again. It has always just felt like a part of myself and I don't want to lose it.

I found a couple inspo photos but idk if it will even be "gal enough" or whatever. I just found these through the scans i had saved in my google drive and on google search so I don't know who owns them. Someone shared a google drive of gal mags with a chat i was in years ago.  

I really love orange and pink eyeshadow

Sorry for the kinda depressing post :( 

Please share ideas or scans with me if you have any, I would super appreciate more inspo. I have 2 ego system mags on the way so i'm hoping maybe i'll find something there too!!