How Amiman Got Her Groove Back!

     Title = dramatic.  But I feel whole again!  My lenses have made it here safely ♥

     I cracked open the Secret Candy Magic lenses first and I've definitely fallen for them (●♡∀♡) I'm so happy with how they look worn!  I was afraid the color and design would be barely noticeable since they're the daily version.  Based off of the reviews I've seen online, the monthly version is a lot more vibrant; but I'm very content with this.  But enough of my blabbing, let's get to the good stuff!

     Finally got to wear this top!  It looks great with jeans, so I can't wait to see how well it works with my skirts.  I feel like this is my first time doing a himekaji coordinate incorporating jeans!  I don't know what took me so long to try this; it's fantastic!  I feel just as cute and extra comfy~

Love, love, loooving these lenses!

In Case You Were Wondering :

+  Secret Candy Magic - no. 03

+  Eyemazing no. 01

+  Diamond Lash - Charming eye

      What's an update from me without plenty of food and outing pictures?

     My sweetheart and I have been spoiling each other.  I show him places he's never been and he does the same for me.  Soon we'll visit his favorite Korean restaurant!

     I finally got my hands on the Nyx wonder stick.  I'm going to continue using it to determine if I really like it or not.  I picked it up specifically for the contour shade (not so much the highlighting side) in hopes of creating an easier nose contour / stripe.

     New to the family, say hello to my second Liz Lisa item!  ლ(́◉◞౪◟◉‵ლ)  I purchased this second hand from Emi Chan via Depop! I'm ECSTATIC, ok?  I've never worn bubble shorts before but I think it's rather cute lol  Plus I really love the design and ribbon ties.  Something I wasn't expecting?  The material is so soft, omg~  I can't wait to work this into coordinates!

Cheers to the freakin' weekend!  I hope you're enjoying yourself.

See you next post!

~ Love you! x Amiman ~

"The Cardi B of Gyaru" Nails ♥

     Hello Cuties~ I'm feeling super inspired this week!  I really want to make another pair of nails!  Now I know what you're thinking "you haven't even worn the last set you made".  And you're right, but I feel as though those nails aren't the "everyday" nail for me.  I could only possibly wear those in kurogal, ora ora, rokku and agejo.  They're much too flashy for himekaji and that's currently the style I do the most (๑･▱･๑), thus started this need to create.

     I've been looking at so many pictures to base my design off.  My mom took a look at my sketches and said "looks like a lot of work".  Lol (・∧‐)ゞ Nevertheless, I was eager to get started!  I've pulled aspects from all of these pictures:

     However, once I gathered all of my material, I had to step back and thought "maybe I'm way in over my head".

     Many times my ideas or mental images are grander than what I can create.  So I was a tiny bit hesitant going into this.  I'm not even sure why, seeing that my last set went fairly well.

     I finished the set last week! Well I still have to top them off with mod podge for high shine, but I'm basically done.  What do you think of them?  I made one mistake and it's going to bother me FOREVER.  I forgot how silver flat back rhinestones react to e6000 glue; it creates this cracked look.  I should have just used the mod podge only.  But this is the type of "trial and error" I need to encounter so I can perfect my craft and one day open my deco shop.  This was also an excuse to try out using mod podge as a glue, so fingers crossed these nails don't fall apart~ (; ﾟ▽ﾟ)/

Until next post~

~ Love you! x Amiman ~

You Know You're Weak to Temptations When...

     Hello Cuties!  I say this with only a  t o u c h  of shame.  I've cracked and ordered some new lenses.  (΄◞ิਊ◟ิ‵)  I say only a touch because it made me realize just how attached I am to gyaru and gyaru makeup.
     Lately I haven't been feeling like myself.  It's a common occurrence so I knew what would cheer me up.  So I did what I always do: shop and do my makeup.  However, this time it felt different.  Something was off, missing.  Actually it was quite a few things.  I wasn't as happy with my appearance.  Usually I feel transformed, like I've become an entirely new person!  Does gyaru, or just makeup in general, make you feel that way?  Does it personally give you that kind of .."power"?
     I still stand by what I said a few days prior, I depend on circle lenses too much.  I say that because personally I feel like I slack off on makeup skills and techniques and rely on circle lenses.  Also allow me to clarify : While there's nothing wrong with always wearing circle lenses, there is also NOTHING wrong with being lens-less in gyaru.

Besides the lens thing, I'm really having a hard time adjusting to my natural hair.  Now that's just me being me.  Others look so nice rocking their natural hair along with Japanese / kawaii fashion.  I feel like it doesn't fit me.  But that's just my opinion about myself.

     So long story short, I ended up buying two boxes of lenses from rakuten!  I'm not sure if you all remember in a specific post I mentioned I had a parcel go missing.  I had ordered some lenses from a different shop on rakuten than I usually buy from.  So if this new order arrives with no issues, it's safe to say I'll be sticking to LOOOK shop from now on.

 🎀Secret Candy Magic No.3🎀

🎀Decorative Eyes No.4🎀

     I can't wait for this parcel to make it into my arms~  With all the new clothes and makeup I've been buying, I'm so ready for inspiration to hit me!  I already have 2 looks in mind, too.  (also I hope I like how these lenses look on me)  But as I said I'm not ashamed of falling into temptation.  If anything this just made me realize gyaru is such a big part of me.  Gyaru is still important to me ♥

Speaking of temptation, today I picked up a couple of things~

Finally I have "Apple Crisp" intense butter gloss!  As for the nails, I have some big plans for them!  I stopped by a few places in search of this particular gloss (it's always out of stock), and saw some new items in Ulta.

Since when were there a rose gold palette and a mint palette?!

I avoided this temptation . . . for now lol.  I've got to have the Rose Gold chocolate palette and the Flawless 4! (((; ఠ ਉ ఠ))  I'm a weak woman when it comes to makeup y'all.  What about you?  Are you weak to temptations?  

Until next post
~ Love you! x Amiman ~