Fashion Photography is Love

I had a photo shoot on Saturday. It's a subject I've been dying to do, but never got around to before: Decora-kei. Luckily, my little sister introduced me to a girl she met named Dolly.  We because Facebook friends and eventually I just asked her. She's not a model, just a college girl into Asian fashion & sub-cultures.

Okay. This is the part where I shut up and show the photos (starting wth my favorite).

I almost went blind to get this shot.

There are 5 more photos so...

Hola! Miren a mi Zapatos!

"Have you seen this? Have you heard about this?" Ah, Mr. Leno is pretty irrelevent here but I'm in a wonky mood. Work is so insanely busy that I bare have time to slack off.

Onto shoes... It's hot as balls out here. I'm looking forward to pedicures and summer heels. Like this take on the gladiator. It's from Lane Bryant because they carry my size in sexy. I find myself buying most of my shoes from there lately. Shoes like these are great, as are boots, but their flats don't last as long as I'd like.

Not that it matters-- my feet are swollen like when I was pregnant. No, I'm not preggo again. Thanks, Big Guy!

Anyway, dems da shoes.

Success!

I've been dieting and exercising regularly. Before I would stop and start and just be generally inconsistent. Well now I'm happy that I'm hanging in there. I've lost 5 pounds in the past month and kept it off so hopefully I can do the same or better in the next 30 days.

I know it's vain, but I'm mostly losing weight for fashion. It's just easier to shop when you're smaller-- and cheaper! Blah blah blah. I've got the whole sexy secretary fashion going for me lately. LOTS of cute stockings/nylons/tights (whatever they call 'em wherever you are). Por ejémpo, today I'm wearing a purple cap-cleeved button-up top with a black spaghetti-strapped cami (no lace ~.~ I fail). I have a black pinstriped pencil skirt on and the combo is really figure flattering. I'm busty and have nice legs, but I'm lacking in booty so skirts look better on me than pants. I have these great floral lace stockings on and they work surprisingly well with the ensemble. I will post a photo to my Twitter or something later. My shoes for today are nothing special. Couldn't find my black slingbacks! In the meantime, here are my lacy legs!

 I got them from Lane Bryant for $18

How Do I Look?

Oh yeah, and I chopped my hair.

Do any of you know that show on Style Channel (or is it E!)? I think I'd cry if I ever went on that show. They are so catty and brutal. I would listen to the advice, but the truth is that they'd probably try to take away every bit of gyaru style I have left. I've only got so much to give!

Thank god I'm not on that show. Luckily I have my fellow bloggers who know the struggle-- some of whom are also oneegyaru and understand that once you're past a certain age, more is more. I'll leave the less is more philosophy to the tiny teens and younger adults. I'm somebody's mama now lol.

*On a semi-related note, does anyone remember that old MadTV sketch for Mom Jeans? The slogan was, "Because you're not a woman anymore. You're a mom." The jeans were super high-waisted, baggy in the front with a tapered leg and that light blue color that makes me think of Jordache circa 1992. That will never be me.

EDIT:

Sweater: Lane Bryant

Shirt: Dots (a few years ago but only worn like 2x)

Necklace: Dots

Belt: Lane Bryant

Leggings: Torrid

Street Snaps are Good for You

I think everyone who considers themselves as gal should try to see as many street snaps as possible. Magazines are great, but advertisements aren't always 100% reliable in terms or realistic/accepted ensembles. To get my weekly fix, I go to Style Arena. This site has all the goodies I need in terms of street snaps. I love seeing them in my magazines, but the more the better.
*That link goes straight to the most recent snaps in Shibuya.

Shopping Plans!

Hello, World. I am a big fan of mode kei.

So this post will have a bunch of shopping inspiration-- some mode and some not--  which doubles as thinspo. I say that because some things will have to be bought elsewhere (or made by me) to fit properly. Fat or skinny, people all over the world get their clothes tailored to fit as close to perfectly as possible. It's just way easier to find clothes in smaller sizes. I'm not whining. That's just life.

This first grouping is a lovely stripey blazer and stripey tank top. In case you all don't know, I love-love-love bold stripes (& dots & plaids). I like how white looks on me when coupled with black or sometimes brown.

This grouping contains the only look I love overall from JSG's new collection and a black lace cardigan that I NEEEEEED. I love cardigans, blazers, and fly-away wraps. I'm a layering type of gal. I feel like I need to have a lace cardigan. At LEAST lace on the back. I needs it. The precious.

These items from Juriano Jurrie are appealing. I don't like thos shorts, as they are too destroyed and I'm only okay with lightly distressed. Still, I think the length and fit ofthe shorts would work for me. What I really love is the jacket. It's just fun. As for the next look, I love that sweater-dress. I'm guessing it's not really in trend for gyaru this fall but... I really don't care! I don't love the top they chose to put beneath it, but I would wear the hell out of that thing.

And last, but certainly maybe not least, I want these bags: