Trend Alert: Wavy Hair

You may have noticed it in your favourite magazine/on your favourite model; wavy hair is big right now. Think along the lines of surfer/boho chic, come blogger style meets the 90's crimp-craze and you got it!

Edge Style

But don't be mistaken in thinking that it's limited to particular styles. Gal Models from Popteen to Happie Nuts are workin' the wavy look. It may have started off slow, but Gal power-figures such as Momoko Ogihara & Romihi have shown that it certainly has staying power. 

Romihi

Aina

How can you recreate it? When I tried out loose waves, I used only a hair iron which can actually be incredibly effective. You can also create a similar effect with a curling iron of course, but be careful not to tread into curl territory and keep it wavy. Plaiting/Putting your hair in buns overnight is also a possibility. 

Murua will soon be offering a special in-store novelty (see above picture) for their customers when they spend over 21,000円 (around £150); 3 barrelled iron - the kind that Momoko uses on her gorgeous locks, and has also been featured in various Gal mags. 

Jelly

Popteen

Ageha

Popteen have also gone wave crazy, and included some great tutorials on how to re-create the perfect wave look for all different kinds of gal, in this months issue.

Will it last into A/W? I'm not sure. Personally I thought this would have died by now, as Autumn drew closer, but it seems to only be getting stronger. Of course as the colder weather hits, curls will be more do-able and maybe this kind of wavy hair is at its peak and will fade away soon, but for now and until I hear otherwise I'll certainly be enjoying it

Check out my room!

Thank you to all of those who entered the poll - and for those of you who didn't, well you still can!

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As some of you who follow my twitter may know I was given a very small baggage allowance by my university when travelling to Paris - ONLY 14KG!! I swear my suitcase weighs about 4kg by itself...so I had to pack lightly!
Then when I got to Paris I was placed in a rather awkward accommodation situation...But you have to make the best of things, right?
So anyway, how about taking a peek at my room & some of the stuff I took?!

Get the 'Retro' look!!

Everyone knows 'Retro Girly' is one of the biggest trends in Gal this Spring/Summer...

So how do you get the look? For those who don't have access to gal brands or are thinking of trying out this kind of style for the first time (it's not just for girly-girls or people in their teens!), it might seem difficult. Therefore I thought I would compile a list of the key items for this trend [image heavy]

• Blouses - Airy, lace, chiffon, frills and pale colours.

Dazzlin' & Rojita

• High Waist Bottoms - tuck in tops/blouses

Ank Rouge

• Small Polka Dots

Min Plume & Titty&Co

• Apron & Denim Onepieces

Rojita & Dazzlin'

• Collared Tops - onepieces & tops (cardigans too), plain and lace, with ribbons and accents

Miel Crishunant & Pinky Girls

• Red Gingham Check - think pin-up girl style

Ank Rouge & BACKS

• Flower Print - bright florals, great for an 'otona' retro look

Spiral Girl & Cecil McBee

• Scarves - neck, head or on bags

Rose Fan Fan & Duras

• Ribbon/thin belts - red being very popular
• Small Socks - think; lace, frills, floral and ribbons, wear with pumps or boots

Pinky Girls & tutuanna

• 'Vintage' style accessories & shoes - vintage-looking, brown & camel (colours) are big

MILSQUR, Liz Lisa & R&E

• Marine styles can also be worked in, but be careful not to go ott.
• Bell bottom jeans are also great for the 'retro' trend, although they tend to suit a more 'adult' style - but they can still work!
• The Gal brands really representing 'retro girly' right now?! Liz Lisa, Rojita, Dazzlin', Ank Rouge, Minir Dees, Titty & Co and Pinky Girls.

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Sponsored post; KKcenterhk

This post is sponsored by KKcenterhk

Recently I was sent the '10 Shimmer Eyeshadow-Blush Palette' to review, by kkcenterhk. And here it is...

Shimmery, no? The colours range from neutral to almost neon and it all comes in a handy black case - like this. The first thing I thought when I opened the package and saw the case was DECO PROJECT! It sounds a little strange but all I could see was a brilliant blank canvas...so I'll keep you updated on that.

As for the colours...

[ignore my arm hairs haha] 

As you can see the colours are very vibrant, which I was really pleased with. I hate palettes that offer pale shadows, because I always end up trying to apply more and more with no real result. However these went on easily, cleanly and left a great colour!

I played around with a few of the colours and I was able to create a 'pink' look, inspired by Popteen's love of pink make-up from last months issue. The 4 colours I used in these pictures were these ones. I also used the lightest shade as a highlighter and the darkest to shade underneath my lower lashes (that didn't show up well on camera, unfortunately).

 [No lashes/Mascara] 

[Accent lashes & Mascara]

Overall I thought the colours were brilliant and shimmery (without being too glittery), with the shadows being easy to apply. The shadows are a good quality and texture, whilst still managing to keep the colours vivid - I can't wait to try the rest out soon. I also want to test out the pink as a blush and combine it with the light cream as a highlighter. When I do I'll make sure to link back to this post so you will all know!

The only downside is that the palette is rather large, however that also means you get a decent amount of shadow too, so there's a silver lining. 

Want to order this palette for yourself? -

- Then visit KKcenterhk here -

They ship worldwide and delivery is super fast~

KKcenterhk also sell cosmetics, wigs, hosiery etc. so be sure to check them out!!

Mie has also done a review of a similar palette from the same sponsor on her blog.