[FASHION] Agrandir sa ceinture D.i.a.

Dear Gals,

Comment allez-vous ? Pour ma part, je me détends en bricolant un peu. La ceinture D.i.a. est un incontournable dans le style gyaru. Malheureusement, ces ceintures sont parfois trop petites pour les hanches larges : Il faut donc redoubler d'astuces pour pouvoir porter ce bijou de hanche. [... Voir aussi : Gyaru & Grande Taille...]

S'il vous manque quelques centimètres pour pouvoir porter cette ceinture, vous pouvez rajouter un trou supplémentaire pour pouvoir accrocher votre ceinture. Cette technique vous évite trop de modifications sur une ceinture qui coute - il faut se le dire - assez cher. Pour faire ce trou, vous pouvez utiliser un poincon pour pour pose de rivets. [... 1.99€ à Mondial Tissus...]

Si malheureusement, cette technique ne suffit pas, il va falloir rajouter des centimètres. J'ai opté pour un rajout de bandes noires élastiques que j'ai trouvé à Mondial Tissus pour 2.99€.

Avant d'aller plus loin, il faut savoir que la technique est radicale : vous prenez un risque d'abimer définitivement votre ceinture. Une fois passé cette étape, elle n'aura plus de valeur marchande.

La première étape consiste à repérer l'endroit où vous allez couper votre ceinture. Pour cette ceinture, j'ai coupé à l'arrière. Ainsi, une fois portées, les bandes élastiques se verront peu. 

Deuxième étape, la ceinture est coupée en deux, je ne peux plus reculer. J'ai fermé la ceinture et demandé de l'aide à un proche pour évaluer à l’œil la longueur de bande nécessaire. Ensuite, J'ai coupé une bande élastique qui correspond aux centimètres que je veux rajouter. J'ai coupé une deuxième bande élastique en me servant de la première comme modèle.

Une fois que vous avez vos deux bandes élastiques, vous allez devoir les rattacher à la ceinture. Je me suis équipée d'une aiguille spéciale pour le cuir et d'un fil noir solide de qualité. [... Trouvé à Mondial Tissus pour 3.99€...]. Une fois les extrémités cousues, j'ai rajouté des points de colle sur le revers de la ceinture pour solidifier les points de couture.

Esthétiquement j'ai choisi de croiser les bandes mais vous pouvez aussi les laisser droites. A l'avenir, je pense que je vais rajouter des clous à griffes sur les bandes élastiques pour avoir un résultat plus harmonieux. Je vous tiendrais informé sur ma page Facebook, n'oubliez pas de me suivre. 

Si vous n'avez pas de ceinture D.i.a. mais que vous en cherchez une, je vous conseille d'aller sur des sites d'occasions comme mbok, Fril, Mercari... [... Ne pas payer pas le prix fort...]. N'oubliez pas de me partager vos DIY sur Facebook ou Instagram.

Vous voulez plus de tutoriels ou plus d'informations sur le style gyaru dans le guide du débutant ? Laissez un commentaire ou  un message sur ma page Facebook. Toutes vos suggestions seront pris en compte les gals ~ ♥

Kisses & Hugs,

[DIY] Kawaii Brushes Storage Space

Dear Gals,

Hope you have a good week end !! Today, a new DIY to give a chance to save your money *haha*.  I created a brushes storage space with two old cutlery storage spaces. [From Ikea, bought five years ago]

☆ You need :

- A storage space for your brushes,

- Spray Paint,

- Rhinestone, pearls, charms... [I bought the pearls for 2€ the package]

- A strong glue.

Before / After two coats

Apply your spray paint on all the item. To don't have drips, You must apply your paint always in movement. For a intense & uniform color, apply two coats of color. [Respect the time of drying - See the instruction on the package].

Beware, use the paint spray in outside. It's very toxic !

I've chosen pearls for a Kawaii style. 

Take your charms, rhinestones, pearls... And place them on your item. When you are satisfied of the placement, glue them. Let dry all a day. 

In my swap with Tam, I've got leather bows. I used them for my future storage space. It's a good finishing touch... And I'm done ! 

Go out your creativity & Do it yourself. Don't forget to show me your creations. Take care of you my lovelies. Don't miss all news on my facebook page. 

Kisses & Hugs,

[REVIEW] Blippo.com

Picture from Blippo

Hi Gals,

How are You ? I'm on holiday for a week ! I'm so glad ~. Today, I'll do a review about the webshop Blippo.com. The webshop selected me for try its products.

Goodies ~

◥ What's is Blippo.com ?

It's a webshop who sells Kawaii & Japanese products [Magasines, Snacks, Mobile accessories, decoden...]. All products are shipped from Hong Kong. It's a webshop for person who like the kawaii culture, greedy & creative people.

There are a lot of choice of products for a good price. The webshop delivers to international. [The webshop is in english & in finnish]

◥ Pocky Biscuit Sticks - Chocolate [Link] - 2.90 €  1.90€

Pocky is the most popular and famous Japanese sweet snack, and for a reason! These biscuit sticks are covered with delicious chocolate flavored frosting. The end of the sticks have been left uncoated so you will not get your fingers sticky while eating them. The name "Pocky" is derived from the sound that this crispy snack makes when eaten. Pocky sticks come in a broad array of flavors, styles and shapes. Sweet! - Blippo

I liiiiike pocky, the equivalent in France it's Mikado. When you open it, you found very delicious biscuit sticks. Pocky made a lot of flavors like strawberry, milk, banana... [My favourite is the green tea flavor ~] ...And different types of biscuits. 

Pocky, it's a guilty pleasure for your breaks. Which one is your favourite ? There are a lot of choices on Blippo. 

◥ Kawaii Pouch with Girl & Bunny [Link] - 3.50€

This pretty pink pouch is simply adorable! It features cute pictures of a girl and her bunny friend sending each other letters. The pouch has two different compartments with zippers. Use it to store your cosmetics, stationery or other small items. Kawaii and useful! - Blippo

A cute pouch to put away your makeup, accessories, pencils... I like the two compartments if you don't want to mix your makeup. I use it like a little travel pouch ; my toothbrush on a compartment and all the necessary to remove my makeup in the second compartment. 

◥ OMG Keychain [Link] - 1.90€

OMG! How cool is this keychain? Kawaii-fy your bag or keys with this pink cutie. The keychain is made from soft rubber and it is easy to attach almost everywhere. The keychain also glows in the dark! Totally OMG!  - Blippo

This keychain is pink like a bubble-gum, kawaii color ~. The particularity of this keychain : it's fluorescent. I use it with my car key. I always loose my key, I'm happy to found it in the darkness when I get up early. *haha* [Exist only in pink]

◥ Alpacasso Mini Purse [Link] - 5.90€

Alpacasso alpacas (sometimes also called Arpakasso) are probably the cutest alpacas you have ever encountered! This cute and soft Alpacasso mini purse is perfect for money, cards and other small items. The pastel colored purse can be closed with a zipper and has a handy chain from which you can hang the it on your bag, lanyard or almost anywhere else. - Blippo

That's my crush of this package. It's a little pouch to put your money, circlelens. I hang it on my car key too. I'm glad to don't search money to pay parking. This alapaca is so kawaii ; if you like hime gyaru style you can't resist to this cute pouch. The purse exist in 3 color : Light pink, Lilac & White.

◥ My selection

iPower Milk USB Power Bank - 2600mAh [24.90€] ; Popteen [17.90€] ; Kabaya Watermelon Gummy Candy [3.20€] ; Fashion Jewelry Seal Deco Stickers [2.90€] ; Jewel & Pearl Seal Phone Sticker - Style 3 [3.90€] ; Fabric Deco Tape with Button [1.80€]

I selected for you my lovely readers, some of kawaii products. The webshop proposes to buy japanese magazines like popteen or Vivi. My favourite part it's diy. There are a nice choices of little charms to decorate. 

The pearl is the Ipower Milk USB. We must have a rescue battery in our bag. [Smartphone problems number one *haha*]

💕 Soon my review : blippo.com 💕 #gyaru #gaijingyaru #blippo #review #omg #pink #kawaii #decoden #candy #crush #blogpost #like #instadaily #new

Don't forget the website Blippo.com [Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest, Youtube, Tumblr & Instagram] ~

Have a good day & take care of you. This week end, there is no video on youtube because I was sick. [My neck is hurting me so much !!]

Kisses & Hugs, 

★☆ DIY - Dreamcatcher (+BONUS - D.i.a. storage box)

French Gals, You can find the french version on GalsGalsRevolution. Check it out & Comment.

Spring is back, I take my gyaru inspiration in indian style. I want to wear feathers, a stetson and a destroy jeans. My first craving : A dreamcatcher. 

I find on Youtube a wonderfull tutorial in french about to make dreamcatcher earring. I liked the same but a necklace. So, I do myself a necklace dreamcatcher. [French - Chaine "Détail qui tue" par Isnata]

◥ DIFFICULTY - ★☆☆☆☆

It's very easy and fast. I found the materials at a supermarket or available on arts&crafts webshop. (or Ebay)

◥ MATERIALS

→ Ring with a big diameter [Recycling : You can choose a old plastic bracelet as me]
→ Jump ring,
→ Feathers,
→ Flat Nose Pliers,
→ Connectors,
→ Pearls,
→ Reel of thick thread,
→ Reel of thin thread,
→ Cord for the necklace [Recycling : I use an old cord belt]

◥ TIMES
45 minutes max.

◥ STEP ONE - LINING OF THE RING

You'll need big ring : It's the base of your dreamcatcher. With your cotton thread thick, wind it around of the ring. Put some points of glue, every 2 cm.

◥ STEP TWO - COBWEB

You'll need to see the video above. It's more easier if you watch the technique of weaving. You'll need, the thin threads and a needle. In the picture, I add three perles during the weaving. You can add all what you want.

◥ STEP THREE - NECKLACE

I wanted to keep the american indian theme. I use a beige cord as a necklace. I do a knot with the big ring in the middle of the cord.

I put some pearls in the two extremity in same times. I've the impression to have just one cord at the base.

◥ STEP FOUR - FEATHERS

I put two types of pearls on the feathers. After that, I use a connector and I close it. You can add a point of glue on the extremity. 

You can make a cascade of feathers ; add little rings. [Like the picture]

I use a jump ring and put a couple of feathers on the principal ring. [Brown & Striped feather]. I place, four couple of feathers on the principal ring.

The Result !

In few times, you've a pretty & cheap necklace. I think to do another big dreamcatcher. If you've question about the technique or what do you want... I'll show you some coordinations with this necklace. Comment & Show me your "dreamcatcher" !

"Do it Yourself !"

◥ BONUS - D.I.A. STORAGE BOX

In my dressing, I found a lot of shopping bag from Shibuya 109. I love all of them, I don't whant to throw. I've a d.i.a. shopping bag very damaging... I've a solution ! 

I use an old box of protein, glue and my damaging shopping bag. I'll create a storage box to my brushes and lipstick. *Happy me*

Firstly, I unstick the label of the protein box. I'll use it to have the measurement and cut the d.i.a. shopping bag.

Take a utility knife and cut out around the label. I place the label in the middle to have the "d.i.a." design brand.

Last step, put glue on all of the back of your shopping bag piece. 

Don't forget the corners. Stick the piece on aroud the box...    

You're done ! It's free and you've a "bling bling" storage box.

Kisses & Hugs,

Errors, stereotypes in the Gaijin Gyaru community [Part 1]

Hi Gals !

I would like to show you my article on GalsGalsRevolution (French website about gals). It's an article in french and I translate it for my readers. I read a lot of blogs and I see a lot of things in the Gaijin Gyaru community.

The community Gaijin Gyaru is more and more narcissistic. It's difficult to find a person who it's not hypocritical. I dream to see a lot of gals help each other. Even in a circle, there are competitions.
The big defect of this community is the old stereotype about "Gyaru". Remember the gyaru with a orange face, flashy colors, big curls, animal prints ... Today the style is no longer limited to that and yet ... I do this article to help and stop theses errors.

☆ ☆ bottom Falses  lashes of the eye are obligatory for style Gyaru

No, no and no! We have "lucky" for most of us have long eyelashes and well supplied. Too often the gyaru style is caricatured. Gaijin Gyaru do a makeup too pronounced with a superb effect "Carnivorous Plant" or "Panda eyes".

The  bottom false lashes, yes, only if it is well posed. For example, I saw some whoppers in the magazine EGG Beauty S / S 2012 :

The left picture is the worst makeup I've seen.

You really must abstain if you've this result. Stop thinking that it is mandatory to put false eyelashes on the bottom of the eye only because it's "gyaru" as in the magazine. Practice, try makeup. I offers you a good tutorial of EGG magazine Beauty 2012 S / S.  

My tip for don't wear bottom falses lashes from the bottom of the eye, is to create a shadow, a trompe-l'oeil. (* Bad Joke *)

At first, move your false eyelashes slightly outward from the eye, keep the line continues to the eyelid.

Secondly, to create a shadow : Use an eyeshadow of your choice (I suggest you choose shades of brown to black for rokku style) and draw the shadow of the bottom center of the eye to the tip of your false eyelashes. (To avoid smudging, blur).

Finally, use a kohl black or brown and do a short trace in the center of the mucosa. (the bottom of the eye) Just the center, otherwise you're don't have the enlarging of  the eye. The other trick is to put mascara on the eyelashes at the center and just  the peaks to the corner of the eye.

I would try to make you a tutorial for an upcoming article. Meanwhile, the best example you illustrate my tip:

The stunning model for Happie Nuts, Sayoko Ozaki. This is one of the model that uses the least bottom false eyelashes (Where the most natural)

☆ ☆ Warning: The foundation / BB cream

I think this is the worst and the first error with Gaijin Gyaru. Choose your foundation is a difficult thing that requires a lot of tries on the jaw. You need to try on your jaw and see the result in the daylight. Myself, I let myself be fooled by artificial light. (Now I have a foundation with two tones above my natural skin tone)
I saw a tutorial of a Gaijin Gyaru with a foundation too dark, but the quality was so bad that it's not apparent. Sure, it's also something we do not see necessarily on the photos ... Between the bad qualities and photoshop, we sell dreams by the technique of blurring. I always asked me a question : What is the result during a meeting ... Unless you are in the style Yamamba or Ganguro, the effect "Orange Face" is definitely OUT.

It's the same thing for BB cream, there are several models to try before finding the right shade. The task is more difficult for those who are mat or black skin. 

You need to focus on a specific BB cream for your skins (Since the primary purpose is to whiten the skin). If you want to avoid the "Moon Face", choose the good BB cream, I advise you to watch multiple tutorials on Youtube before making your final choice.

☆ ☆ AV Gyaru is not a style... That's all !

I don't know why Gaijin Gyaru love "Av-gyaru". I don't understand when I see "Hi ! I'm Av gyaru" or "Hi ! I like a gyaru who do pornography and now I do for you a makeup tutorial". What's the fuck ?? Are your serious ?

You're a adult video gyaru ? What ? That's no make sense ! Av-Gyaru it's a job and just a job. The gyaru who do pornography have different style like rokku (90%, a lot of d.i.a.), ageha, kogal...

Why people likes  "av-gyaru". Because these gyaru wear a lot of d.i.a. clothes. Since when to wear d.i.a. clothes make you an "av-gyaru" ? Tell me.

Why I say that ? I find this very shocking to find a lot of gaijin gyaru between 15 - 18 years old who admire gyaru who do pornography. Hello ! It's the same thing if you admirate a no gyaru who do pornography. Same makeup, same job, same nudity.

I'm angry. I would like people think about this and have own opinions. Too many shortcuts are made. You can do what you want but don't make people in an error.

I know gyaru style isn't the most virgin thing but keep your esteem. I'm bored to see vulgarity. (sexy isn't vulgarity !)

Take care of yourself ♥ ♥

 

☆ ☆ To adopt the gyaru style, you have to be thin,

One thing: We will never have the backbone of a Japanese. This is the style that is exported and not the lifestyle. The folly of thinness is the same everywhere but when you see the magazine as "EGG"  It's very frightening to see this publicity about slimming products to swell an anorexic. Oh, I forget the  old & bad photoshop on the pictures. These girls don't breathe the health.

Do not copy/paste. Have your own style, your own personality! Today, there is no rule who defined a gyaru. Nobody can to tell you otherwise. Today, the community retains a Gaijin Gyaru old mentality and stereotypes in mind. Everything is subject to tell you "you're fat". Most often they are girls complexed, and psychorigid and jealous. (See psychologically fragile)

In a future article, I'll make you another listing errors not to reproduce.

Remeber : 

Be yourself, Respect yourself and others! Mistakes are human and help another gals to improve. Criticism is never negative when it is constructive !

Kisses&Hugs

☆ ★ Soon...

→ Shoppingholics review : Geo Nudy Blue Circle Lens
→ My new camera review,
→ DIY : Spikes short & Coordinate,
→ 300 + Ginger Gaijin Gyaru,

→ Lot of DIY - Never throw,
→ My gyaru purchases (& my new car)

☆ ★ News : Gals Gals Revolution

→ Les erreurs, les stéréotypes chez les Gaijin Gyaru By Astralys

→ Les styles du moment : Oreilles de chat By Astralys

→ Les styles du moment : Squelette&Co By Astralys