a closer look at japanese fashion mags!

i'm so bummed that U.S. fashion magazines (in my opinion) aren't as awesome as japanese magazines. even though i can't read the words, the pictures and layouts are so eye catching! like i said in the previous post, i was able to only pick up 2 issues. one was Jelly Oct 2010 and JJ Oct 2010.





i love the food section. i love sweets and any food that has fun colors or is packaged cute. i'm really picky with food, so if i don't like the taste but if its adorable to look at, i don't feel its a total waste :)


the makeup section is so great because they've got step by step pictures and lists of products. like tutorials, which we all love. i see a few familiar brand names like mac, nars, dior, even maxfactor. i also see international brands which of course spark my curiosity. you always want what you can't have!




the hairstyles are adorable of course. these girls have such pretty hair always perfect curls. i don't see alot of black hair though. kind of makes me wanna go light but not until my hair grows it. we'll see.

since the weather is getting chilly (slowly, but surely) i'm all about big, chunky sweaters and leggings or over the knee socks! these are cute ways to style them without looking like holly madison with converses & pigtails, lol.

so i had to get them for myself. i searched high and low. of course forever21 had a pair so i got a grey for $2.50 and a thicker black pair for around $3.80. i also found a black opaque pair and a white opaque pair on sale at urban outfitters for $1.99! lastly was a dark grey thigh high pair at target on sale for $3.50


so if you're in an area with access to japanese magazines, snag some! you won't regret it. and you can always donate them to me :)

<3 ann