Coconut Girl 🌺🌴🥥

Hello Cuties~

     I feel like every recent post of mine has started the same but, I've been waiting for this one . . . (turn it up!) 🗣  Really though, I've had this look in my back pocket since the first day of Summer!  And what better way to ring in the season than a tropical look!

     For lack of better words "Coconut Girl" fashion is very beach friendly.  The aesthetic is everything Summer, hibiscus flowers, surf style.  From what I know the term was coined on Tiktok and you all know that spreads like wildfire.  I've even seen a few moodboards on Tumblr, and the best part is sometimes they incorporate pictures of Gyaru.  

     The second best thing about Coconut Girl is the perceivable message just beyond the trend's aesthetics.   "The Coconut Girl trend highlights a cultural moment where people are daydreaming of a summer that’s carefree and removed from the troubles of our current times (Nylon)."  I love that for us (´◕ ∀ ◕`)ﾉ~♥  Let us all just live in our own worlds!

🌺 𝓡𝓾𝓷𝓭𝓸𝔀𝓷 🌺

dress . . . Rainbow shops

shoes . . . Aliexpress

bag . . . Juicy Couture

accessories . . . Bunny Crafty Dream

     Main difference in my look is that Coconut Girl utilizes pastel colors.  And honestly when I originally created this outfit, the new trend wasn't my only inspiration.  I pulled inspiration from old school Gyaru or Ganguro as well.

     I felt it was the perfect opportunity to wear my jewelry from Bunny Crafty Dream!  Both are still available on the site~ (link)And while I like the Coconut Girl aesthetic, I just love how old school styles like Ganguro and Manba are so rich in color.

     I love the quirky and fun personality, and attitude that usually accompanies old school Gyaru too.

     Bit of a reach, but I wanted to imitate model Gehako's piercings and Banba makeup.  I used rhinestones and lash glue to adhere them!  (I was also inspired by Kuma ♥)

(the Labret is barely visible, but it's there lol)

☆ bonus ☆

(I know this is Gehako in yamanba, I just prefer banba makeup)

But look, we're both holding our babies~

     What do you all think of this eyeshape?  I rather like it!  

     As usual, you can tell I had a blast with this.  It was also fun to incorporate my natural hair!  I took the opportunity to utilize my wooden hair beads (hint, more of that to come~).  (^_~)  Not even being biased, my favorite part of this look is the jewelry!  Kieli did her thing!  I mean really, she managed to make an entire outfit pop in my head with two pieces.  (⌒▽⌒)☆  What's your favorite part of this look?

xoxo, Amiman ♥

10 Weeks of Gyaru Blogging: Old School Gyaru🌺

Hello my Cuties~

     Today I bring to you a fun look as part of the "10 Weeks of Gyaru Blogging" challenge!  I know I actually owe you guys two posts since I missed last week.  A small setback, but I'm trying my best to stay consistent here.  v(*'､^*)

     The task at hand is to try any oldschool gyaru makeup and show what inspired you!

Tada~ ♡＼(￣▽￣)／♡

     Old school Ami lives on!!  For a while I struggled to think of an outfit to pull off the whole "old school gal" look.  But once I thought of this combo, a new persona had been unlocked!  While taking photos I imagined what kind of Gal I'd be if I were a character in an old manga.

     This Gal would have plenty of attitude for one.  Refuses to be stepped on or talked down to!  And if anyone had anything smart or negative to say about her and her friends, she'd have a few words ready for 'em too!  (҂` ﾛ ´)凸

     I don't know why I picture her as a smoker, but I guess that just comes with being a badass (lol).  * pretend the lipgloss wand is a cigarette lmaoo *  She'd be a lot of fun to be around too!  Definitely the one to make wisecracks and quips.

     Always up for a get together, drinks, or shopping.  Practically fearless, and confident in everything she does.  "Dare me to get his number? ♡"

     She cares about her friends the most, they're like little siblings to her.  And she means well even though she's not as delicate with her words as she'd like to be.  "Oh relax, you'll be just fine~".  "Uh, I'm a little busy, ok?"

     Second to her friends are makeup and shoes . . . shoes are life!  But makeup is just as important, she practically has a compact mirror glued to her hand at all times.  "Gotta stay fresh y'know- oh my God, a sale!"

     "Ever heard of the 'five finger discount'?  You won't squeal on me, right?  HA, just kidding~~"

"You won't believe who I saw at the mall today . . "

     Not much to talk about here.  I have a new found respect for old school gyaru makeup.  Though it may look simple, it's kind of hard to execute the shapes and placements of color.  I also had a hard time picking eyelashes to give an old school vibe.  I hope I did ok!  (｡・//ε//・｡)

INSPO

     So how did I do?  I really want to keep trying old school gyaru looks!  They're fun and really forces my hand at the structure of my gal make.  It's nice practice for learning the base / basics of Gyaru makeup.

Until next time!

~ Love you x Amiman ~