11/11/11 wishes.

Happy 11/11/11 everyone ! This is the only time this particular arrangement of numbers will appear in our lifetime so I think we're experiencing something special. Not only is this date beautiful but tragic too; it's Rememberence Day, the time to remember all those who fought for our country in any war past or present. I won't say much because I don't think there is anything I could say to really put across how admirable it is to have given the ultimate sacrifice for us.

Instead I thought I'd give my hopes I've been thinking about on this lucky day:

1. I'd like to be able to stick to my diet, become fit, strong and happy with myself.

2. I'd like my boyfriend and I to have a successful and happy move and finally get to living an independent life of our own.

3. To finally recover fully from my illnesses and be able to go back into work and keep a job without relapsing.

What are your hopes or wishes on this special day?

On the topic of weight loss, I had a bit of inspiration in the form of an old Ageha magazine last night. I was totally inspired by a whole spread they did on weightloss:

These are from the November 2007 issue. Everyone knows that 06/07/08 was my favourite gyaru era. I love these issues of Ageha; the issues at the moment don't inspire me with such excitement like they used to. I'm a bit stuck in my old ways! I feel like my dad haha.

I'm so excited about tomorrow! We're going to a UK Hip Hop event at the Norfolk Showground and my favourite UK hip hop artist is going to be there. It'll be the first time I've ever seen him perform. I'm excited like you can't believe. I've not got much to say so I'll leave you with one of his tunes.

Ageha November 2011 Outfit Picks and a personal note.

The November issue of Ageha was released on Jmagazinescans this morning so I hopped at the chance to compile my picks for this month (I know I still have nuts and Jelly to do but you know my weakness for Ageha).

Obviously since Ageha mainly focuses on hair and beauty there aren't many outfits to chose from (I don't count the big Ageha Shop advertisement at the back as its only shop styling not personal style). I loved what was there though as usual.

I was really happy to see Shady in there too! I know she's had a bit of bad press over at G_S but I like her style and it's nice to see a "western" gyaru in a magazine!

I just wanted to say something on a personal note here. I feel a little bit nervous about it but I would actually like to know a little more about the girls whos blogs I read and so I have a little something to confess.

I suffer from major anxiety issues. I'm prescribed medication to help tackle it and I'm on a course of therapy to help me try and think more rationally about things instead of letting whatever it is take over my thoughts. I decided to say something because of a reply to a comment I made on the G_S post about Gyaru circles and not being able to travel to places in order to attend meets in areas I don't really know. Someone accused me of being lazy for not getting on a train. I hate that, when people assume that anxiety is just laziness, not wanting to do something when it isn't. It's being too scared to do it, too nervous to do it. The whole idea of getting on a train on my own and travelling to a place I don't know, having to be alone around crowds of people just scares me. I hate that it does but until I can get over whatever it is that triggers such a fear I find it very hard to do things that other people do everyday.

I'm not expecting sympathy or anything of the sort, but I thought that perhaps if I said about my issues then not only would it make you readers understand me a little better and maybe show people that may be suffering too that they're not alone and these things are just part of life sometimes and they can be combatted, they can be overcome.

Anyway, I'll end the essay! Fingers crossed my camera charger comes tomorrow and I can finally start posting outfit pics for you again! I've got so many new clothes and co-ords I'd love to show you ^_^.

A little Ageha June 2011 Review.

I really like the June 2011 edition of Ageha. The entire thing is dedicate to the models personal styles and their daily life (from what I can make out). Some of them have really helpful tips and tutorials. I'll share with you my 5 favourites. Click the pics for the full image.

Himena's pages are wonderful. I love the picture of her in the hostess dress and her hair is just fabulous.

I think I actually climaxed when I saw this page. So much MA*RS I could faint! Could anyone remind me of this girl's name and point me in the direction of her blog?

The diagrams for Satomin's makeup are great. I really want to try these out, especially the purple one.

This is another girl's blog I'd really like! Her hair is fantastic and her outfits are beautiful.

I love the tutorial that shows you the placements of dark and light lines around the eyes. I think this is a really great basic tutorial for gals to work off while finding the right "droop" for their eyes and we all know I LOVE droopy eyes ^_^ (though I have to scroll quickly past the feet because they freak me out...)

All-in-all I thought this was a great issue of Ageha. I loved how it got down-and-personal with the models and gave you a little insight into their lives as well as being able to see their personal style and personal tips. I would be grateful for someone translating some of these pages! Definately worth downloading the scans, or more-so buying this issue.

I get my scans at http://www.laurita.ch where you can also get other Gal Mag scans too ^_^.

Top 10 looks from Ageha Jan 2011

Well I finally got my hands on a copy of the January issue of Ageha. There is a distinct lack of outfit variation in this issue though which is a bit of a let-down considering it's usually my first go-to for inspiration but what it lacks in outfits it quite clearly makes up for in styling and make-up techniques which, I think, was probably the aim.