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    13 Kasım 2014 Perşembe

    Fairy Kei In Winter - Style Tips

    Kasım 13, 2014 0
    Fairy Kei In Winter - Style Tips


    It's November and the weather is starting to get colder.

     This time of the year people may want to just keep warm instead of Kawaii with layers of coats, boots, scarfs and mundane clothes. 

    However you can still dress up cute, you can still look Kawaii while trying to keep warm.

     In this article will be some tips for wearing Fairy Kei in Winter. 



    What is Fairy Kei? 

    Fairy Kei ("Fairy Fashion") is a Japanese Street fashion made out of pastel colours (Although dark colours can still be used). More and more people oversea's have started wearing the style, and it has quickly become the most popular kawaii style, after lolita. 

    The style is easily confused with similair styles such as Pop Kei or Decora.     To find out more about Fairy Kei, click here to read our All About post!


    Now onto the keep warm tips!

    Layers! 
    The style itself often consists of layers so adding extra to keep warm won't look out of place. Layering can also be pretty simple if you have a pre-existing Fairy Kei wardrobe. If you don't, some good places to start buying some clothes for layering are: Spreepicky, Himi store, Maniaq and MilkLim.



    Boots 
    Boots will help keep your feet/legs warm and can also look cute with Fairy Kei. 
    Some places to buy boots perfect for Fairy Kei: Clobba online, Bodyline



    There are also some Gyau brands that have brought out shoes which would look cute with Fairy. 


    Leg warmers!
    Leg warmers such as these in the picture above add a cute touch to any outfit and can help with warming your legs! Check out a few of the Leg warmers from Lolita Desu, they're cute and affordable!: YellowXpink.  PinkXMintXoffwhite. PinkXpurple


    Gloves
    Gloves keep your hands warm. They also come in pastel colours which are perfect for Fairy Kei.  Click here to buy the cat paw gloves from the picture below.


    Check out some of the gloves from Lolita Desu: Purple, PinkXyellowXmint, MintXblack, Pink. You can also buy some animal themed ones here.



    Long sleeves 
    Long sleeves will cover up your arms to keep you warm. By wearing pastels you can mix long sleeves with Fairy Kei. Click here to check out the long sleeved hoody above.


    Coats/ jackets
    Easy method to adding layers to keep you warm!


    Hats 
    Hats can cover you head, keeping you warm and adds a cute touch! Click any of the links to check some out!: Flower hat, Bow, Hearts, The hat above. You can also use simple pastel coloured beanies which you can find in a variety of UK stores such as Primark. 

    A few winter friendly Fairy Kei coords:


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    22 Şubat 2014 Cumartesi

    Kawaii-B All About: Kawaii Fashion! What is What? Who is Who?

    Şubat 22, 2014 0
    Kawaii-B All About: Kawaii Fashion! What is What? Who is Who?
    Photo Credit: tokyofashion.com

    When we talk about Kawaii fashion, what do we actually mean? With more and more young women here in the UK getting into this new and exciting subculture from Japan, it's not surprising that there is a lot for us to learn about it, and where it comes from. So let's look at a little of its history before diving into the amazing world of Kawaii fashion.

    Cute donuts on sale in Japan. Photo Credit: kokatu.com
    Kawaii (roughly translated into the word "cute" in Japanese) is far more than a fashion subculture, and can now be considered a worldwide craze that enchants thousands of girls all over the globe with its cute character icons and fun, bright, or even crazy strains of fashion. In Japan, Kawaii is not just a cute way of dressing, but a deep set part of culture that effects entertainment, food, toys and even every day mannerisms. It is thought that the concept of Kawaii evolved from the harmony-loving part of Japans heritage. With the words "cool", "groovy", "acceptable", "desirable", "charming" "non-threatening", and "innocence" all being secondary meanings of the word Kawaii. In Japan, even women in their 30's still strive to look cute, whereas in the West, we are discouraged from this because we believe it suggests immaturity. In Japan however, this youthful innocence is something people love, with young female pop groups, maid cafes, Anime and Lolita fashion splashed all over popular media, it's no wonder we are all taking a leaf out of Japans book of cuteness!

    So how has this translated to the UK? Well, in many ways; including anime being aired on our televisions, cuter snacks, Kawaii stores opening online to supply cute Japanese products, Pokemon, and of course Hello Killy. But none are expanding as quickly as the love of Kawaii fashion with teens and young women here in the UK.

    When we say Kawaii fashion, it covers a whole range of cute styles and interpretations, the most popular being Lolita, Sweet Lolita, Fairy Kei, Pop Kei, Decora and Spank!. Each of these styles is unique, and yet most people would never know the differences between them! But, speaking generally, Kawaii fashion can mean any style that focuses on a cute look, often consisting mainly of shades of pink, blue, purple and yellow. Kawaii outfits also commonly feature cute characters like bunnies, bears, or cats and also prints or accessories featuring food like ice creams, biscuits or candy. Bolder styles can include large graphic prints and neon colours, as well as large accessories and in your face make up.

    But, the easiest way to help you get a grasp on the forever growing world of Kawaii fashion, here is a brief outline of the most popular style types.

    Lolita

    Example of a Lolita Photo Credit:laurabububun


     Lolita fashion takes its image from Victorian times, with maid/A line style dresses, bows and lace. There are many different types of Lolita fashion from Traditional, to Gothic. To read more detail about Lolita fashions click here (link added soon).


    Sweet Lolita

     
    Example of a Sweet Lolita Photo Credit: Princess-Peachie




    Sweet Lolita is a basically a "girlier" version of the classic Lolita look. Instead of darker coloured dresses and accessories, Sweet Lolitas wear mainly pastel pinks blues and purples, often with more lace and accessories too. To read more detail about Lolita fashions click here (link added soon).

    Fairy Kei

    Example of Fairy Kei or "Fairies" Photo Credit:Thesushitimes
    Fairy Kei is a look that consists of  pastel colours (pinks blues and purples) and has an almost "fluffy" appearance with often poofy skirts and wooly sweaters. When styling fairy kei outfits think of the words "soft" and "sweet" and you'll do just fine. To read more detail on Fairy Kei Click Here (link added soon)

    Pop Kei


    Many girls often merge Pop Kei and Fairy kei together, and for this reason can sometimes be hard to tell apart. Pop Kei is usually associated with looks that contain darker or more neon colours, and are perhaps a little less girly then Fairy Kei looks. Pop Kei outfits contain more denim, graphic prints and polka-dots, and also feature 80's pop aspects of style. Brighter Pop Kei wearers often include neon garments, accessories similar to decora and more make up. To read more detail on Pop Kei Click Here

    Spank!


    Spank! is actually a brand, but its huge popularity means it has become a style in itself. It consists of often vintage and used clothing of similar styles to Pop and Fairy Kei but featuring images like Care Bears, My Little Pony or even characters like Power Rangers. To read more detail on Spank! Click Here (link added soon)


    Decora Kei

    Example of Decora fashion Photo Credit:TokyoFashion.com
    Decora Kei is easier to tell apart, and the name says it all. Decora is all about decorating yourself with big, bright accessories. This can even means plushies on your head, or large plastic motifs and icons. Colours have a feel of 80's neon pop, and outfits are often garish and in your face. Usually, Decora involves large amounts of all types of accessories, and is one of the most creative styles in Kawaii fashion. To read more detail on Decora Kei Click Here


    So, there are just a few of the interesting styles that all fall under the umbrella of Kawaii fashion. In this article I have focused mainly on Japanese style that associate the closest with Kawaii Culture and cuteness, but there are many other Japanese styles that are lots of fun, a few being Gyaru, Party Kei, Visual Kei, Mori-girl and Shironuri.

    For the close, this article should have taught you everything you need to know about the main styles of Kawaii fashion so that now you can enjoy them just like so many other girls in the UK are today!


    **please note, in detail articles about particular styles are currently being written, links will be added soon**


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