Where to get gyaru clothes !!!

 Hello gals! Sorry, school started for me and it's about to end me. I haven't done gal makeup recently, so I would like to talk about clothes when it comes to gyaru fashion. I feel like people tend to get confused when it comes to the clothing, so this could be a good resource for beginner gals :)

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In my opinion, there are no such things as "gyaru" clothes. You can wear anything as long as your makeup reads as gal. Gyaru is a personal style, and there's nothing wrong with mixing gyaru substyles or having more than one as long as your overall look reads as gyaru, again. However, there are some things to have in mind, I guess you could say.

    First of all, you don't need to be rich to be gyaru. I am, loud and proud, short on money most of the time, so what I do is go to thrift stores and buy my clothes there. You shouldn't feel embarrassed or ashamed for buying there or not having any brand clothes! Many clothes can still look ugly or boring regardless of brand. Some tips while thrifting: visualize the clothing, do you have anything to wear it with? Will you use it more than once? And if you can, try it on! If you don't think it fits you, don't buy it. You can also find cute clothes in discount stores, such as Ross, Burlington, DD's, TJMaxx, etc! (I live in the U.S, so those are the recommendations I can offer) If you don't know of any near you, you're just gonna have to explore around and see what you can find! DIY is also a wonderful way to get clothes or accessories, there are many tutorials online you can follow :)

    There is no formula for being fashionable; it's more of a trial-and-error thing. The more you create coords, not just gyaru ones, the more you'll know what looks best on you.

    You can take a look at the outfit's silhouette, color palette, accessories, etc. In my opinion, most outfits look good with confidence, good hair, and good makeup! Keep practicing, and you'll be able to find coords that make you look and feel good. Clothes depend on the substyle you're getting inspo from, but usually it's clothes like skirts, shorts, graphic tees, tank or tube tops, knee-high boots, dresses, etc. Accessories could be chunky jewelry, belts!!!, bangles, bracelets, rings, etc. You can't overdo it when it comes to gyaru, so experiment with different things!!

    Being gyaru is a journey; nothing is perfect at first! Please don't feel discouraged; it takes effort and time to put into it for you to improve. A closet is something that you build over time. Don't stress if you don't have many cute clothes, because everyone starts somewhere. Find inspo in magazines and other gals, but also try to build your own personal style. I personally think that's really important for any style. 

   

 Goodluck gals, and thank you for reading my blog!

- Mai ♡

Boston !!!

 I actually took these pictures on July 28th, but I've been so tired from the trip that I could just now post it. 

Boston is so beautiful, I love it so much. I visited Harvard, MIT, Charles River and the Boston Common Park. My feet were so sore after because of my boots, but that's okay! It was really nice and the train wasn't as confusing as I thought :)

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My outfit was a leopard print and black strapless dress with some blue jeans and my leather boots, again. Accessories were my brown sunglasses. hoop earrings, and a black and hot pink bracelets. Makeup was generally the same as I always do it: gray eyeshadow, black eyeliner droop and shimmery white on the inner corners. However, this was a no-lashes look since I forgot them back at home ;; Here are some picss :ppp

Thank you for reading my blog!

- Mai ♡

Went out to the mall !!!

 I went out to the mall today with my friends, and it was really fun. My feet are so sore though ughhh :((

We just walked around, went into some stores, and talked about whatever. I bought a Rillakkuma keychain, a black skirt, and a Rabbids Wii game. My friend bought a strapless top, a Jonathan Davis Funko, and a Resident Evil shirt. Afterwards, we went to Burger King and bought some food, and then I went home.

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My outfit today was a zebra tank top, black shorts, and leather boots. I had brown sunglasses, a cross necklace, two bangles, and silver hoop earrings. My makeup was white and silver shimmery, with a black gyaru droop and bottom lashes. I didn't feel like putting on top lashes today, though I did wear mascara. I'll put pictures of the makeup and outfit :)))

Thank you for reading my blog!

- Mai ♡

First post!!

Hello gals and non-gals! This is my first time blogging at all, and I hope y'all like it. 

I'm just gonna briefly introduce myself. My name is Mai, and I've been a gyaru for two years. It might not be a lot to some, but I've been dedicated to it. I like doing my makeup and dressing up, writing, drawing, going out, music, and lots of things. I decided to start this blog just for fun, so I might not post that frequently. I will try to be a bit consistent, though.

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    Gyaru (ギャル), first of all, is a fashion and lifestyle movement that became popular around the 90s and 2000s. It's centered on rebelling against Japanese beauty standards. Gyarus tend to be loud, outgoing, confident, and unbothered by hate comments. Its key points are makeup, hair, and attitude, in my opinion. It's a good way to express yourself and get a boost of confidence. There are different kinds of substyles, and you can try out as many as you want as you find your personal style. 

The most popular ones are:

- Tsuyome.

- Yamanba/Manba

- Agejo

- Amekaji

- Hime gyaru

- Himekaji 

+ more !!

It takes a bit of effort to doll yourself up as a gal before going out, but I find it gratifying to see how I'm developing my personal style. I'm sure other people feel the same. 

In another note, anyone can try out gyaru. It's just important to keep it age-appropriate and have fun with it. Also, research is important as well.:))

I can answer any questions if y'all have any. Thank you for reading my blog :pp

- Mai ♡