Say Goodbye... Say Hello?!

Many things have changed recently.

We (my husband and I) have moved to a bigger place, and we both LOVE it here. It's a bit far to go to work now, but living in our "little palace" is definately worth it! ;D

Now everybody is expecting us to have kids soon. lol 

It's quite annoying!

Such big changes in life always influence our personality, don't you think so?

For me, it did. I kinda lost track of what I loved the most... Gyaru.

Beeing so busy with life, Gal magazines vanishing, and the general decrease of Gyaru culture... maybe I simply forgot about Gyaru? However.

I started to loose track, and just found my way back.

Please, I don't wanna be mature yet, okay? I don't wanna have a child yet. (I do love kids and want to have at least 2, but not now... even though I'm getting old?)

I wanna enjoy Gyaru. Wanna travel around the world, wanna travel to Japan. Once in my life, I also wanna go to shop a fukubukuro at Shibuya 109. Let me stay like this a little longer...

I wish I can feel the same passion for Gyaru that I had 5 years ago... I've just browsed some old Blogs from Gals of "my" generation... We're have you all gone? Most of those blogs died out 2013. Pathetic me... I wish I could turn the time back... Can I find all of you back please?

I'm not depressed, just... nostalgic?

I wanna be back!

Please let me be back!

xoxo, Chira ♥

The L'Oreal "Style it Punky Challenge" ♥

Hi Sweethearts! ♥

I've had a quite exciting time recently, especially after I've entered a Contest by L'Oreal. Let me tell you a bit about it! ;D


Couple of weeks ago, I've found an advertise on facebook, encouraging everybody to join a Design Contest by L'Oreal.
They've recently come up with a new Mascara line called "Miss Manga" - their newest Product is called "Miss Manga Punky", this Mascara will create spiky looking lashes like in Manga! ♥

 That model looks so pretty! *__*

In order to join this challenge, you had to Design the new look of the Mascara. Left side and right side of it should feature a product related drawing.

The prices were pretty awesome! ♥
The winner Design will be printed on a special edition of the Mascara, and sold in german stores! Also the winner get's to spend 5 nights in a 5 star hotel in Tokyo.


Of course you could count me in! ;D
BUT: When I found out about the challenge, it was only 2 days until Deadline. AND I was on nightshift those days. SO EXHAUSTING. xD"

Thanks god I have the best husband in the world - he supported me with lot's of ideas, showed me tricks in the graphic programmes I used, and did lot's of brainstorming with me. ♥

In the very end, we even managed to come up with a Design each! It was such a pleasure to do this with him - We've kinda discovered a new side of our relationship, haha. ♥


1st Design - Punky Cat ♥

- Follow original color scheme
- Follow the scheme of the original L'Oreal Panda icon (that I find pretty amazing already!)
- Punky style cat with a hint of Decora fashion
- Girly Icons
- Overall simple Design

 2nd Design - Classical Shojo ♥

- Follow original color scheme
- Classical Shojo Manga character
- Main point: long spiky lash
- Flowy hair for girly look
- GLITTERRRRR ♥
- I took my inspo for coloring from PS game Persona 4 Kinda failed though. lol


Let me tell you that it was REALLY HARD to draw something reasonable on such a long, thin format! xD That was definately the most difficult part about this challenge, and I felt lot's of Contestants actually struggled with it! xD

Also, I didn't really draw since 2009... I used to have really good drawing skills when I was still a Teenager, but I lost all of my ability it seems... it was quite hard for me to get back into it in such a super short time, and produce something acceptable.
I'm definately not satisfied with my Design, but it was the best I could come up with under my circumstances.


People handed in more then 200+ Designs in that Contest, it was really awesome to browse the big Gallery on L'Oreal! Such a big inspiration! It's amazing to see how many talented people are out there! ♥

After the deadline, L'Oreal had chosen the 20 best Designs.
AND WE WERE SO LUCKY OMG! Both, my husbands and my Design, became part of the Top 20!! I was so excited that day, I almost got mad! xD I even forgot to put on my bra before I went to work. lol

Every Contestant in the Top 20 now won a really awesome Make-up Set by L'Oreal ♥ - lucky me to get even 2 of them!! x3 (Unless my hubby wants to use his Set on his own... lol)


The Top 20 were set up for a VOTING.
In this Voting, you had to collect as many Facebook Likes as possible.

My husband and me worked really hard on this! xD"
As you've seen, I've put up a Giveaway and advertised it on many different media. I also crossposted the Contest as much as I could, and invited family, coworkers, well almost the half hospital I'm working at to vote for me! xD
My husband spread the word all across Taiwan, China and the rest of the world. lol It's quite useful to have a native Mandarin speaker as husband, haha. xD

If you scroll up to the images again, you can see how many votes we've collected in the end. ♥


♥♥♥ We appreciate every like button that has been clicked, our honest thanks goes out to all of you! Thanks for your great support! ♥♥♥


In the very end, we didn't make it though. 

However, I've had a great experience with this, and it really made me get back into drawing! I've totally forgotting how relaxing it is ♥

AND I've now gotten lot's of Tattoo sketch requests from our hospital's staff. lol Guess I'm not gonna leave my mark on L'Oreal Mascara, but on peoples skin instead! xD Funny turn, but it makes me so happy! ♥

Thanks for reading, and a GIANT THANKS again to everybody that voted, shared and supported us! You're the best ♥♥♥


xoxo, Chira ♥

Melancholy~

Aaaaah, I feel like I'm getting old recently. lol
Looking at my past... I feel like I have so many things to look back to. Whyyyyy... when did life become so stuffed and complicated? xD"

I miss the carefree times, but it also somehow felt good to settle down recently. I'm starting to become a really good housewife and create a cozy little nest for me and my hubby. Nothing bad about it, right? =3

We finally got a dishwasher!!

FREEDOM.
I tell you. Best investment EVER! xD

Our kitchen is small, so we can only fit the chibi version of a dishwasher in there. xD"
I also sorted out lot's of kitchen machines that constantly got into my way, and got myself a ALL-IN-ONE kitchen machine...

NEW LOVE.

 It's called "Thermomix", and there's nothing it can't do. Smash, steam, boil, make ice cream...
If you talk nicely to it, it might even curl your hair and tell you compliments ♥ ...uhm yes. xD
(My sexist coworker called it "housewife playstation". ~.~)

Hello?
Did you fall asleep already? Haha, you probably did. xD
Enough of that boring stuff!

 

Even though I enjoy settling down, my love for fashion and make-up has never been stronger. =)
I can't believe that I'm into Gyaru for 6 years already, can you?! 

I'm recently looking back to where I came from, and to be honest - I had a good laugh about it!

Laugh with me! ;D

 Back then I thought my look was THE SHIT. xD
I remember how proud I was to wear my first pair of plain black 14,2mm circle lenses and that unstyled Cyperous wig from Japan. lol

But I'm very happy that I kept going on from that point. Practise makes perfect, right?
I didn't reach perfection yet, but that's okay - I'll be on my way. =)

I also came to remember my Western Gal Idols from my beginner Gal times... do some of you know the names Pin, Riv Riv, Monica Tang, Viivi and Zhi Zhi? Oh god, how I loved their style (though I'm sure they're all still gorgeous nowadays) - they've been a great inspo and motivation, so I guess I owe them a lot... thank you from my heart ♥

 

Beeing stuck in my memories, I also started collecting "old" Ma*rs items, that were super trendy when I started Gyaru. I managed to get my hands on these babies recently ♥

Lovely ♥

The furry one is a bit tacky... but I feel like that's exactly what I WANT atm! =P
Aaaah, I miss the times when Ma*rs still did those over-the-top designs... nowadays it's only flashy prints or toned down x golden buttons... =/

 

Also, after lusting over this for 3 months, I got myself a Coastal Scents make-up Set!!

 Brush Set, Lip Color Palette, and Eyeshadow Palette - WORTH EVERY CENT!! I've never had higher pigmented cosmetics, I'm super satisfied! I will definately buy from them again! =)

I feel like my make-up already improved because of it! Oh, and I also think I stepped up my Gel-nail game! =P

Definately not perfect, but I'm on the way. =)
From the "design", this is my favorite so far! =)

I love to do experiments and try new techniques, so I actually already removed these - I wanna do new nails tomorrow! 

I wonder if I should go for

Kuronba style Zebra & silver glitter & pink
or

Mature style Nude & navy

Hmmm... we'll see... ;D

 

I also did some experiments with my style recently...

Dug out my black wig. lol

Hmmm, this actually make's me wanna get my bangs cut... 

Nah, forget what I said. I'm too chicken to do that anyways. lol

Dark Coord

Spiderweb Shirt: Ghost of Harlem
Tank Top & Skirt: Glavil
Rest: Offbrand


Super basic Coord

 Everything Offbrand

 One of my favorite and most comfy looks recently ♥


Gyaru Lovers Winter Meetup Coord
(Had to cancel last minute because of personal reasons)

Jacket: Ed Haardy
Top: H&M
Skirt: Selfmade
Belt: d.i.a
Rest: Offbrand
Yes. I reached another level. I became so picky about my clothes that I even prefer to sew my skirt on my own. lol (True story. None of my skirts satisfied me, so I altered an old dress)

With my d.i.a jacket, the look is completed ♥

This is how I would like to see myself all the time. ♥ Happy Wish ♥

I hope I can improve my style a lot more in the future, there's still plenty of way to the top! ;D

Today, I cleaned up my closet... so now I have 1.945.573 Outfit ideas, haha!

My Gyaru closet ♥

This makes me so happy. ♥
Cought myself sitting in front of the closet and staring at my treasures for 30 minutes ♥

On the other hand...

 I feel like a fu***ng brandwhore, and somehow have to question my spending habits... is this really okay? ^^"

Nyah, most of the tags were from my Fukubukuro anyways... ^^" *trying to console myself. xD"*

TEASER:

Next up: What was in my d.i.a & Glavil Fukubukuro? ;D
See you soon!

xoxo, Chira ♥

♥Random bit's of life♥

Before I make my massive shopping haul post, I'd like to give short summary about the happenings of the last weeks - just to assure you that I'm not only sitting in front of the PC, chasing after clothes on mbok. lol

I got my copy of the final issue of the EGG magazine!

They really made an awesome last issue!
There's a special about egg models of the past years, and they also printed a timeline of all EGG covers! So interesting, I felt like taken back in time. Q__Q Nostalgia strikes!

Yun looks brilliant in all of her shootings, especially in the Bikini special of this issue! I'm gonna miss her funny snapshots with the other models. =/

I'm not gonna make this another post about magazines dying out, because I'm pretty sure we can also make it without printed media. Time to be a little more creative ourselves, I think of it as a challenge! =D

Recently my hair was showing big damage on the tips again, I guess it's because I went tanning quite a lot recently. =/ So it was time to pull out my secret weapon...

Shiseido Tsubaki hair oil!

I first tried it when I was in Taiwan - back then, the damp air destroyed my hairstyles IN NO TIME. I got more and more frustrated every day, it was a big problem! xD" I saw all those cute taiwanese girls on the streets, with their neatly layed flat hair waving softly in the wind - while I was looking like a broom, with my hair sticking out to all directions possible! 

I was very lucky that the staff of Cosmed could recommand a suitable product for my hair type (which was a challenge for the staff as well, not only because I am a foreigner but also my hair is chemically processed).

So after the next shower, I carefully massaged 5-8 drops of the oil into my hair - and OMG, it has never been softer and fluffier before, a miracle! :'D 

I spent the half day running my fingers through my hair, I swear. lol

I ordered this bottle from Japan now, for a quite high price of 15€... but by the little amount I need, it'll last for at least 6 month. 

I`m very happy with this product, and I can only recommand it to everybody that has problems with dry hair / untamable hair. =)

I also got into DIY Gel Nails the past weeks!

I never got my nails done since my Taiwan trip, and spending at least 40€ every 4 weeks seemed to be a bit too pricey anyways... But I really missed my shiny and firm nails, so I thought I might as well try it myself!

This was a quite cheap starter Set that I found online, and I even got another 15% discount on it! Obviously, I couldn't resist any longer. xD
 

My first try of Gel nails was a quite... interesting experience. ~lol I'm very thankful my BF helped me during the process, otherwise I would have given up easily. And the outcome wasn`t even that bad...

No close-up though... trust me, you don`t wanna see that. lol

It actually was pretty fun to do the nails in the end, so now I'm already thinking about which design to do next! There are so many inspiring photos and videos out there, it's a bit hard to decide!

Last but not least, I decorated our balcony with some nice flowers! 

The balcony is my little recreation spot within the appartement. ^^

I also got us a box with mixed herbs, I love to use them for daily cooking! Fresh herbs really improve the taste of the dishes a lot. x3

Oh, and I also got this beautiful hydrangea for my B-Day - it's so pretty! x3

I hope I can keep it healthy and beautiful for a long time! Still need to work on my green thumb. xD"

Well, so far about this side of my life. I'll be up with a little more Gal related post soon. ;D

Have a good time!

xoxo, Chira ♥

♥New Look♥

I just feel like celebrating my new blog layout with you! ♥♥♥

Thanks to the help of my wonderful BF, everything turned out PERFECTLY!! SO HAPPY right now!! ♥

The old look of my Blog was way too princessy, that's no longer ME since I stopped wearing overly cute style 1 year ago... 

I wanted to have the layout more sexy and mature, and darker colors to tone it down a bit - I think it worked quite well! x3

You might recognize that the structure of the Header is almost the same as before - I just couldn't think of anything better then that, sorry. xD

Enough of the Spam, I hope you like the new Layout as well! ;D 

Thanks for reading my Blog ♥

xoxo, Chira ♥

Recent GET'S ♥

I just figured out that I didn't do a "recently bought items" post for soooo long... so here I go. ;D

These are the "best" items I collected since Christmas. =3

♥TALLY WEIJL zebra dress♥

Bought it 2nd hand for only 8€, lucky me! :'D It creates such a nice figure, I absolutely LOVE that dress ♥ Looks stunning with a tight blazer and highheels ♥

 D.I.A cropped top

As this is a belly revealing top, I wasn't sure if its really my thing... but it looks soooo nice when worn!! 

Now I only gotta find enough self-confidence to show my belly to public! xD"

 LIZ LISA sailor dress

 I wanted this dress since it was first released a couple of years ago... but back then, my bust measurement was just too big to fit in. Q__Q

I am very happy that I don't have a problem with that anymore!! LOVE THIS DRESS ♥

 GHOST OF HARLEM spiderweb dress

Sakurina has the same one in red ♥ How could I ever resist it? :'D

Looks awesome with red TutuHA zipper skirt and simple black top underneath ♥

 LODISPOTTO biker jacket

 OMG this jacket is sooooo comfy ♥ One of my favorite items forever ♥♥♥

It's super fluffy on the inside, and the pink leather feels so soft and cozy ♥

 MA*RS cat ear jacket

The infamous jacket I was chasing after for WAY TOO MANY YEARS. lol

Very happy to have one in my collection now, the quality is FAB!! ♥

 GLAVIL skull onepiece

I was literally crying happy tears when I bought this! :'D For me, this is the best item that Glavil EVER released ♥ I am soooo lucky to have it in my collection now, so thankful!! :'D

 D.I.A lacey top

Super sexy because it has an open back and a zipper up front, but it still looks kinda romantic ♥ Can't wait to wear it out with a long skirt ♥

Aaaaah, I really love the fact that spring is (finally) coming now. 

During winter time, I always feel soooo lazy with fashion and dolling up... but as soon as spring is coming, it's like my spirits awake again, haha! xD 

Now I got sooo many outfit ideas, can't wait to dress up!! ♥

xoxo, Chira ♥

Sweet Valentines Day ♥

Happy Valentines Day to all of you!  ♥
May you all have a sweet time ♥

I know most ppl don't really like Valentines Day for various reasons - but I can't help it and be crazy about it! I'm looking forward to this day for the past 3 weeks already ♥

Obviously, I made chocolates again this year - it wasn't a big surprise for my BF since I do this every year, but of course he loved them anyways ~ xD

Sweet Valentines Day  ♥

 Strawberry Cream chocolates & Peppermint Cream chocolates ♥

I was really happy to prepare these! I love making sweets  ♥

Since we're talking about "sweet"... once recent outfit that made me think about "graduating sweet styles" even more... I don't really dig it 100% anymore. =/

Giant hips... lol

Kay... 20 extra minutes of workout tonight. lol

Outfit Rundown:

Pullover: Tally Weijl

Skirt: Liz Lisa

Thights: Ebay

Boots: Yumetenbo

Accessory: Offbrand

Oh well, you might know I change my taste very fast. My love for sweet styles might come back with the beginning of spring. ~ xD

Anyways, I kinda liked my make-up that day!

Visible nose-stripe, yay! :´D

Not 100% satisfied, I wanna try drawing another kind of eyeliner next time - this style makes my eye rather long then really big. =/ I promise to practise some more! Ò__O/

Oh, and one more outfit inspired by sexy "Black Diamond" Gals ♥  

(My new inspiration ♥ Haha, I'm so going with the Kuronba wave now. xD")

Okay, I admit it... I fell for the leg fluffies. xD"  

(I always found them so stuuuuupid looking - until Black Diamond Gals convinced me they're actually really cool. xD")

Outfit rundown:

Blouse & Shorts: Yumetenbo

Top: H&M

Belt: d.i.a

Legwarmers: Bodyline

Shoes & Accessory: Offbrand

I wish one day I can rock this style as much as Black Diamond Gals! ♥ I'm still so-so at the moment, but I wanna try hard to become AWESOME soon! Ò__O/

Sorry, too much photo-spam about me. x___X 

(I spare you my face next time, promise! XD)

I also found something nice for all german Gals - or better said, girls in general! ;D

Sexy pink Agejo style hangers

 I found this in 1€-store called "Tedi" while I was searching for carneval accessories - such a great find! :´D

They also had them in Silver/Red/Lavender x Black lace combination, maybe that's more of your taste? ;)
They cost 1€ each! ^^

Wish you all a sweet Valentines Day! =D 

It's such a sweet, sweet life, isn't it?

Recent buys ~ wish it was spring already! ♥

I've been doing too much shopping, recently. xD"

My BF took me out to go to Munich for a couple of times, where HUGE sales are going on ♥

So Gals, if you're in Munich you definately gotta check out:

~ ARICO shoestore at the main station (They're also running a clothing store at the other side of the main station, but they don't really have much to sell there. <.<) Can get a super cute pair of warm boots for 10€  ♥

~ Tally Weijl - Basically always worth a visit, especially if you're searching for sexy clothes that match Kuronba // Agejo style. They're currently having a big sale on sexy wool pullovers with deep neckline! I bought 2 of them ♥

Oh, and for all Lolitas: They're currently selling a mint colored leather jacket. Might be interesting for sweet Lolitas. ;)

~ New Yorker is currently selling a wide range of knit pullovers with crosses, that are very similiar to the ones beeing sold at Galstar! A perfect basic item for rokku style ♥

I'm very happy that I could make a lot of good deals due to those sales! ^////^ 

I also saw some very amazing clothes! Especially this one...

EPIC BRA

*___*

Too amazing to describe with words ~
Would look awesome under a sheer shirt, but for sure I'd never have the guts to wear that! xD

I also got some super cute clothes in the mail the past weeks ♥ Let me show you what I got!

Yumetenbo Onepiece "Antique Rose Print"

It is really lovely and well made, I'm so happy I got this ♥
It is fully lined, and flares out very nicely at the bottom! I hope spring is coming soon, so that I can wear this baby out! >///<

Yumetenbo blouse

LOVE ♥

There's nothing more to say, it's absolutely perfect ♥

I especially love the button and ruffle detail, so cuuuute ♥

It has now become my favorite blouse ♥

Yumetenbo suspender skirt

Unfortunately far too big on me. ;___;

According to the Yumetenbo size chart, it should fit perfectly... so I was kinda disappointed how baggy it looks on me. =/

I'll try to alter it, because it's to cute to re-sell it. >////<

...I love the tiny bow's on the buttons! ♥

I also bought this Liz Lisa pullover second hand

It is so cozy warm and cute, but unfortunately sooo baggy on me! Makes me look like a marshmallow. ;__;

(I'll try some more coordinates with it, but if it doesn't turn out well I might re-sell it. =/)

Dammit, I really spent too much money on clothes. So hard to resist the sales! xD" 

Time to save up a little now ♥

But for you...

Enjoy the Sales, may you all grab a nice deal! ;)

Kinda nonsense / no meaning post this time, some more reasonable entry's hopefully coming soon! XD"

It's such a sweet, sweet life, isn't it?