Welcome!!

Hi everyone!! This is Misa-chan. =)

This is a sister site to Misa-chan’s J-pop blog ♪, which focuses on J-pop in general. This blog will be for the posting of Japanese lifestyles and fashion stuff like make-up, nails, relationship tips and life in general. Translations are mainly from the latest Japanese fashion magazines and blogs! ;)

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Updates

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[Make-up Tutorial] mina Girls’ Facial Complexes Solved by Make-up!

from mina November 2011.

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mina Girls’ Facial Complexes Solved by Make-up!

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[Food Recipes] 6 Easy Chocolate Recipes for the Family

from Seventeen March 2012.

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6 Easy Chocolate Recipes for the Family

① Chocolate Fondue
② Tofu Choco Cheesecake
③ White Choco Pudding
④ Caramel Hot Chocolate
⑤ Choco French Toast
⑥ Rice Flour Balls in Choco Sauce

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[Nail Tutorial] Nail Trend World Map: Additional Nails

from Nail Up! May 2012.

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Nail Trend World Map

In this article, we do a complete study of fashionable nails inspired by various trends and hits from foreign countries! Paris, Los Angeles, Hawaii and London, we introduce popular nail designs from these 4 places ☆ We also show you 4 other designs based on the image colors of Brazil, Spain, Bali and Bulgaria ♪ All these wonderful designs will make you want to travel to those countries immediately ☆ In this wanderlust season, which design would you pick as you look forward to your travels!?

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Brazil X GOLD
Gorgeous Brazilian nails which adopt the national flag’s colors!

[Nail Tutorial] Nail Trend World Map: London

from Nail Up! May 2012.

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Nail Trend World Map

In this article, we do a complete study of fashionable nails inspired by various trends and hits from foreign countries! Paris, Los Angeles, Hawaii and London, we introduce popular nail designs from these 4 places ☆ We also show you 4 other designs based on the image colors of Brazil, Spain, Bali and Bulgaria ♪ All these wonderful designs will make you want to travel to those countries immediately ☆ In this wanderlust season, which design would you pick as you look forward to your travels!?

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London meets “British Trad”
When we talk about London, it’s definitely checked patterns! Have fun matching your nails and fashion in total coordination ☆

[Nail Tutorial] Nail Trend World Map: Hawaii

from Nail Up! May 2012.

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Nail Trend World Map

In this article, we do a complete study of fashionable nails inspired by various trends and hits from foreign countries! Paris, Los Angeles, Hawaii and London, we introduce popular nail designs from these 4 places ☆ We also show you 4 other designs based on the image colors of Brazil, Spain, Bali and Bulgaria ♪ All these wonderful designs will make you want to travel to those countries immediately ☆ In this wanderlust season, which design would you pick as you look forward to your travels!?

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Hawaii meets “Tie-Dye Patterns”
Everyone loves Hawaii ❤ The Hawaiian motif is an innocent love for their country. To express their love, this motif has made its way onto their nail designs, reflecting their passionate feelings ♪

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Design #1

[Nail Tutorial] Nail Trend World Map: L.A.

from Nail Up! May 2012.

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Nail Trend World Map

In this article, we do a complete study of fashionable nails inspired by various trends and hits from foreign countries! Paris, Los Angeles, Hawaii and London, we introduce popular nail designs from these 4 places ☆ We also show you 4 other designs based on the image colors of Brazil, Spain, Bali and Bulgaria ♪ All these wonderful designs will make you want to travel to those countries immediately ☆ In this wanderlust season, which design would you pick as you look forward to your travels!?

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L.A. meets “Casual Sporty”
Flashy! Energetic!! Such phrases fit Los Angeles well, and can be used to describe their nail designs too ☆

[Nail Tutorial] Nail Trend World Map: Paris

from Nail Up! May 2012.

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Nail Trend World Map

In this article, we do a complete study of fashionable nails inspired by various trends and hits from foreign countries! Paris, Los Angeles, Hawaii and London, we introduce popular nail designs from these 4 places ☆ We also show you 4 other designs based on the image colors of Brazil, Spain, Bali and Bulgaria ♪ All these wonderful designs will make you want to travel to those countries immediately ☆ In this wanderlust season, which design would you pick as you look forward to your travels!?

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Paris meets “Mannish French”
French nails have always had a ladylike image, but it’s a popular trend in Paris now to transform them into a mannish French style. While retaining the elegance of French nails, here are some great designs ❤

[Fashion] Surefire Coordinations for Girls of All Heights! Part 2

from Seventeen March 2012.

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Surefire Coordinations for Girls of All Heights! Part 2

Read Part 1 [[HERE]].

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FOR SHORT GIRLS:

#1: Sexiness Plus
Off-shoulder white knit & fluffy mini-skirt is a hearthrob killer combi!

on right: Wear knee-high boots to lengthen your legs and morph into a tall girl!
A moderately tight knit and skirt, paired with knee-high boots to reveal just a bit of thigh is effective to change you into a tall girl! Choose light colors such as camel for your knee-high boots.
on left: A moderately loose knit top that allows peeks of your shoulders
Knit tops which are too large look unbalanced on your body, so choose one that fits you well. Wear a white knit in a coordination that reveals your legs to achieve an overall light and airy feel.

[Hairstyle Tutorial] 12 Simple Ribbon Hairstyles

from Popteen March 2012.

12 Simple Ribbon Hairstyles

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#01: Mizu-kitty’s Simple Side Twist

“A simple yet stylish arrangement of a side twist secured by a ribbon ♪ My hair is short, so I can’t tie it nicely with a hairtie, but a barette allows me to easily clip my hair in place!”

[Food Recipes] 6 Delicious Chicken Soup Spin-offs

from mina November 2011.

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6 Delicious Chicken Soup Spin-offs

Article: How to cook the original chicken soup?

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[Make-up Tutorial] Lolita Style: Dignified Lady’s Make-Up

from Gothic & Lolita Bible vol.42 2011 Winter.
shared by Laurita.

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Lolita Style: Dignified Lady’s Make-Up

A beautiful lady’s make-up, with bewitching colors on the eyes ❤

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EYE: Creating almond eyes with wingtip eyelines is a point ❤
For lady’s make-up, purple and blue eyeshadow are essential! Use these 2 colors to create a gradient, and draw a bold eyeline with a wingtip. Apply false lashes only onto the top lash line for a brazen look.

LIP: Beautiful red lips contrasting with white skin ❤
Natural lips are faint in color, so red lipstick won’t be too much. Use a brush to draw an outline first, then apply the lipstick carefully to your lips. Apply gloss liberally for fresh and shiny lips!

BASE & CHEEK: Impressionistic powdered matte skin ❤
Use base and concealer to hide any redness or freckles. Then, apply liquid foundation and loose powder. Apply the cheek color in an upward slant to achieve a sharp face line.

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[Nail Tutorial] How to: Shading Technique Part 4

How to draw detailed designs on nails: Special Designs

Here’s a tutorial on how to draw detailed designs on nails using the shading technique.

from Nail Up! March 2012.

Part 1: Shading Technique
Part 2: Line & Lace Patterns
Part 3: Flower Patterns

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[Nail Tutorial] How to: Shading Technique Part 3

How to draw detailed designs on nails: Flower Patterns

Here’s a tutorial on how to draw detailed designs on nails using the shading technique.

from Nail Up! March 2012.

Part 1: Shading Technique
Part 2: Line & Lace Patterns
Part 4: Special Designs

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[Food Recipes] 7 Easy Chocolate Gift Recipes

from Seventeen March 2012.

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7 Easy Chocolate Gift Recipes

① Popcorn Chocolate Ice-Cream
② Chocolate Sweet Potato Tart
③ Crepe Parcel
④ Heart Chestnut Pie
⑤ Salt & Pepper Fresh Chocolate
⑥ Decorated Baumkuchen
⑦ Chocolate Sauce & Cookie

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[Make-up Tutorial] Suzuki Emi-san’s Cat Lashes

from Seventeen March 2012.

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Suzuki Emi-san’s Cat Lashes

Pointers!
★Go for the bunched impact rather than cleanly separated lashes!
★For cute curled lashes, a hot curler is a must-have!
★Attaching false lashes only on the outer corner is recommended for a natural look
★Smudgeproof mascara is a must!

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[Nail Tutorial] How to: Shading Technique Part 2

How to draw detailed designs on nails: Line & Lace Patterns

Here’s a tutorial on how to draw detailed designs on nails using the shading technique.

from Nail Up! March 2012.

Part 1: Shading Technique
Part 3: Flower Patterns
Part 4: Special Designs

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[Nail Tutorial] How to: Shading Technique Part 1

How to draw detailed designs on nails: Shading Technique

Here’s a tutorial on how to draw detailed designs on nails using the shading technique.

from Nail Up! March 2012.

Part 2: Line & Lace Patterns
Part 3: Flower Patterns
Part 4: Special Designs

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BASICS
Get these basics right to ensure top-quality shading designs later on!!

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SWEET DAYS 1day ~Daily Color Contacts Launch Campaign~!

To celebrate the launch of daily color contacts “SWEET DAYS 1day”, the first 1,000 customers to purchase the following items will receive some special presents!!

Purchase any of the following:
- 2 sets of daily color contacts “SWEET DAYS 1day”
- 2 sets of prescription color contacts “SWEET DAYS Royal”
- 1 set of normal color contacts “SWEET DAYS”

Presents:
- Special poster featuring the new visual art!
- 1 pair of Hamasaki Ayumi-produced false lashes “A eyelash” (Natural Days 01)

Visit the main website to purchase!!
http://www.sweet-days.jp/

[Make-up Tutorial] Asian-Western Mixed Race Look: Spicy Version

from Seventeen March 2012.

Asian-Western Mixed Race Look: Sweet Version here.

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Asian-Western Mixed Race Look: Spicy Version

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Important Points to Note
❤ Eyeliner and false lashes to create sharp eyes
❤ Brown x beige for a cool aura
❤ Creating nose shadows to make your face seem more chiseled

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[Hairstyle Tutorial] Elegant Tied-Up Style

from nonno October -unknown year-.
Scan from Ebeautyblog.com

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Elegant Tied-Up Style

The occasion; a dinner date at a classy restaurant for your boyfriend’s birthday. Dressed up with a fur muffler, a slightly elegant tied-up style will look good!

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