#SEPTEMBERPROJECT : OOTD #1

Hi guys!!!

Omg I need to apologize to all of you for the late posting. I haven't been feeling well in the past few days so I couldn't really find any time to update the blog... >__< I'm so sorry!

So anyway, it's the 5th day into September now!! I'm really excited because my birthday is on the 28th, HAHA. I'll be finally turning 18! I mean, I don't think it means much if you don't like drinking or clubbing or buying M18 doujins or watching M18 movies... but I'm turning 18 anyway. Hee. :D

I've so far gotten one makeup tutorial down, that'll be up on my blog tomorrow! Before I went on to the makeup tutorial I thought it's be nice to share with you guys photos from my photoshoot ALSO my coordinate breakdown for the day.

This would be OOTD #1, which the makeup I used for this look will be taught in the tutorial that will be up tomorrow!

Interested to know how I match my clothes and where I get them? Well, read on!!

#SEPTEMBERPROJECT

OOTD #1 : CASUAL ADULT GIRLY

Photo: vanGrafique

Macaron Shirt: WEGO x AMOYAMO

Shorts: Unbranded

Mesh Skirt: Unbranded

Necklace: Syrup.

Other Accessories: Unbranded

Socks: Unbranded

Cross Platforms: CANDY STRIPPER

The shoot was done at the old train tracks at Bukit Timah area, near the old King Albert's Park. When my photographer gave me this location, the location gave me this really soft, natural feel. Because the location was technically a place of memories of Singapore's history, I also felt that it was really nostalgic.

It gave off a vibe that it was a place where older people of our generation (working adults now!) would return, reminiscing about the past, their first love, things they've lost, things they just want to remember for a day.

I wanted to portray that feeling through my coordinate for the photoshoot, so I went for something a bit (much more) different compared to my usual styling. 

Photo: vanGrafique

Soft, pastel colours is a must for a coordinate like this. I chose WEGO x AMOYAMO collaboration macaron t-shirt because it has a really casual cut, yet sophisticated design.

AMO has a thing for European, especially French style designing which I in particular love a lot. I'm a big fan of her own fashion line, Ehyphen Bonbon as well. Although I love her other fashion line Lunatic Lemony Lollipop that's more of a halloween and party style. Haha. 

This shirt is from a pretty old collection so I'm not sure if you can still find it in the real stores! Of course, if you're a cheapo there's always another alternative for it.

Taobao Link:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=0.0.0.0&id=37492633720

I didn't include the shorts I used, but you can pretty much use any white shorts you want for this case! The shirt itself is pretty long, and covers my shorts anyway. xD Just try to avoid materials such as denim because it might abit too hardy.

For the mesh skirt, this is actually a goodie I got from a Fukubukuro (Lucky Bag) of one of my favourite Taobao stores. I was contemplating on buying it on it's own and then it came in the Fukubukuro. Whee :D

The material and the way it's gathered around the elastic band, and to top it all off the lacing of the ends give a flowy, romantic feel to the whole coordinate. Lace also has a certain degree of sophistication to it, which in this case fits the theme of the coordinate perfectly. 

This version of the mesh skirts they sell is already sold out, unfortunately! However those who wish to try out the mesh skirt fashion can still consider these other 2 editions of mesh skirts that the store offers :) I'll leave the links below!

Taobao Links:

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-3159262685.61.Kgdabn&id=38325170610

http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-3159262685.92.pcs0rA&id=39690252414

When choosing accessories for a sophisticated girly style, try going for soft, cream colours or accessories with gold accents. Silver accents usually give off a hardier and punk feel, so try to avoid having any as much as possible.

Going minimalist is also very important because you don't want to look too gaudy, basically.

Photo: vanGrafique

I actually have 2 versions of this necklace. The bulk of it is lace, which makes it really annoying whenever the ribbon unties but it's a very gorgeous piece nevertheless! Although I personally do not follow the brand syrup., they have a wide range of girly clothings best suited for those who love the cute teenage style.

I bought this necklace from the same store I got my mesh skirt from. Highly recommended for those love chokers! Depending on how you wear it it can easily transform from choker to necklace ♪

Taobao Link:

http://h5.m.taobao.com/awp/core/detail.htm?spm=0.0.0.0&id=38976496015

The stores where I bought these accessories offer a wide range of stuff ranging from punk to decora and not to mention cheap stuff (who doesn't love cheap stuff? XD). Some of them are handmade as well, so each item you could say is really made with a lot of love ♥ Do give them a try!

Taobao Links:

http://shop104338880.taobao.com/?spm=0.0.0.0

fantasycat.taobao.com

Photo: vanGrafique

For socks, shoes and bag, explore your closet! There's really no hard say in what you have to have or wear in a coordinate, it's all about mixing and matching what's new and what's old to get the perfect new coordinate for your closet ★ So to all those want to try this style, try look into yyour closet and find out what's usable to create the same romantic, sophisticated coordinate ♪ 

So many things happened while I was writing this my charger spoilt then my power point spoilt so now I'm typing from my phone /crey

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed reading this, have a good night everyone! I will have my first makeup tutorial up tomorrow at the same time and following that I will do a post on some clothes and accessories I've bought recently online. 

Seeya!!

♥~Yumi.

Update: Blog Header

Hi guys!! If you've realized I've changed my blog header heehee.

Sorry about the colour, I have no idea why blogger hates me so much I had to screw up my original photo to even get this uploaded version right now TT^TT

They are doing it for all my photos as well (whyyyy)

next time if I post pictures I'll tag a link below where you can download the proper colourized version :) (if you save my pictures, that is.)

This photo is from my recent photoshoot with vanGrafique (Ivan)

I've got quite a few more photos to come, updated real-time on my twitter, @Inamura_Yumi .

Do feel free to check out, but note that I spam like crazy.

HAHAHA

Okay, I'm heading to bed :) Good night!!

Update: My friend taught me a trick or two to saving the banner, so now it looks much better already! Heheh!



♥~Yumi.

ANNOUNCEMENT: September Project

Hi guys!

So if you guys have actually read my previous blogpost, I mentioned that I will be doing something real soon for my blog :)

To be honest, I started this blog up for fun and I really didn't think anyone would read it, lol xD

But some people now and then have told me that they really like my blog posts and wished that I was still blogging cause they actually read it (I love you guys so much thank you) so I decided to force myself to do something for all of you out there for September!

The project will run into October as well but since it'll last throughout September I'll call it a September Project.

So here's to all my readers :3

Revealing, my September Project...

By the way the original picture background is white blogger just hates me like this B(

As you can see my extremely horrible naming skills /awkwardlaughter/

But anyway, for this September to October month, I will be doing a major project for my blog! (And I promise I won't go MIA this time.)

Corresponding to the date 9/14, I will be doing

• 9 outfit coordinates + reviews

• 14 makeup tutorials

and maybe more...? ;)

But here's the part that I need your help!

Because it's an extensive project, I need to start getting prepared for it ASAP. (Given my busy school schedule yes 3 months is necessary /cries)

As you guys probably know, my makeup specializes more in the Visual scene, so out of the 14 makeup tutorials I will be dedicating 10 of them to Visual Kei makeup styles!

This is where you guys come in.

I want you to tell me what VISUAL KEI MAKEUP TUTORIALS you want me to make for you!

Simply leave a comment here or in the chatbox on the sidebar, tweet me at @inamura_yumi, or Facebook PM me @ Kimberly Quah (Inamura Yumi)!

For example...

"I would like to see a DIAURA yo-ka makeup tutorial!"

If you have a specific look you want me to follow, be sure to leave a picture link as well!

Of course, you can send in more than one entry request, I'm open to any amount! However if the requests go above 10 I will then out of the entries sent to me pick the 10 most unique ones and make a tutorial for each!

:D

I look forward to your participation :'3 It means a lot to me.

Till then, I'll be watching out for your comments!


Bye!!!

♥~Yumi.

Hello readers!

Actually, who still reads my blog? :( I've been on hiatus for so long!

School's been really busy for me, and only recently did I find out that this fabulous application exists (though I can't choose the colours I want for my blogpost, sobs) and I don't have to be on my computer on blog which is a wonderful thing.

I'll try to keep this blog as updated as possible from now on and I hope that you'll continue to read it!

Meanwhile, I also have a September project coming up :) Will release more information about it soon, it won't take up too much of your time as I just want to hear something from you! When the time comes, please do let me know (on the comments, chatbox, facebook, twitter, instagram etc..) your requests and opinions! :)

Facebook: Kimberly Quah (Inamura Yumi)
Twitter: @Inamura_Yumi
Instagram: @Inamura_Yumi

I don't usually add everyone that sends me a request on fb, so if you want to add me please do leave me a PM that you're a reader of my blog~ :c

Well then, I should get sleeping x) Will post again tomorrow! See you!

~Yumi♥

Mejibray Giveaway Results

A big thank you to all those who have taken part in my mini giveaway! 

But alas, only one winner can be chosen, and the Random Number Generator has prevailed...

CONGRATULATIONS TO @STELLA_YUUKI FOR WINNING THE MiA PHOTOCARD!

I will be DMing you on Twitter shortly.

And once again a big thanks to the other 9 for taking part!

♥~Yumi.

August 2013 Japan Trip: Lives, Shopping, Friends, Loads of Fun! Part 4

Hello my readers!

I'm sorry for not updating for the past 2 days, I've been really tired especially after choir practices which I am heading to right now as well. sigh.

                                                

But!! Promise is a promise ☆ 

I shall shut up and start my blog post now, LOL

DAY 3 : ALICE NINE WORLD'S END DAYBREAK #2

~OKYAKUSAMA DAIICHI SHUGI~ 9TH ANNIVERSARY LIVE  

that was long

Before I begin, I want to first leave a note that there are much better live reports floating around the internet as well as screenshots from the livestream on NicoLive.

This is just a version of my experience before, during and after the live ☆

  

Still remember the pants I bought from 109? I was wearing it! Hiroto cosplay haha. I forgot my eyelid tape in Singapore, so I had to buy eyelid glue in Japan... and oh my goodness I took forever to do it! >__< Luckily it worked eventually, haha!

Makeup complete!

Hiroto wig on ☆

Coordinate for Hiroto Cosplay ♪ Black Period T-shirt, cardigan and Murder License jeans!

We headed out to mos burger for breakfast after that ☆ Honestly I wonder if the cashier woman could remember me from all my looks everyday...LOLOL

i only took pics of my breakfast today that's why i'm sharing them with you. I practically ate the same thing everyday for breakfast so...yea. 8D

Mazu and I arrived at Shibuya quite  early, so we stopped at Marui City to watch the Alice Nine Countdown Live being played on the screen, heh. In contrary to what I imagined, the screen at Marui City was really rather...small.

I met Charlie afterwards and we went back to Marui City to find Mazu, where we waited for the staff to give out the free fans...

In front of us were people doing Alice Nine's designed gellish nails. I swear the price was crazy, over $100 just for that? no thanks.

The nail seals however are super cute! ;u;

This isn't mine by the way

After getting our fans...which I desperately squeezed to the front to get HAHAHAHA it's good being small

Charlie, Mazu and I headed over to Shibuya Public Hall or also once known as CC Lemon Hall. We got lost at first because Charlie is such a bad guide.

I was surprised when we reached there because the queue was surprisingly short! It's mostly because of what I've experienced in Singapore at Sundown Festival as well as what Mazu told me about Gazette MELT that made me imagine that the queue would be really long, lol =A=

Let me tell you something :I

I think Saga cursed me that day or something.

I got so much of Saga!? I wish I took a picture of it before I traded all the cards away. I bought 9 cards, and 6 of them were Saga. i know right. And I'm not even a Saga fan! x(

Also I realized that a lot of other fans were trying to give away their Saga cards as well. Saga is surprisingly unpopular amongst the Japanese Number Sixes ówò Charlie said it's probably because of his mindset, how he likes beautiful women more than cute *lol*

I also met loads of new friends! They're all non-Japanese fans as well. 2 of them are English teachers in Japan, haha! 1 is currently studying there in Yokohama. The other 3 were there on vacation, if you exclude Charlie LOL

Ashleigh aka pandomi

Alison aka lovemiku

Patricia aka cherry1608

Rachael aka merorororin/fuu-rin

Denise

Sachi

Oh, and Charlie aka Shoucolate who I already met on my first day in Japan. Do you guys know any of them? :P

Queuing with Charlie for merchandise! It drizzled a little, haha.

Obligatory selca of myself kk

Mazu, Rachael, Sachi, Denise, Patricia, me and Charlie!

Al and Ashleigh weren't paying attention

Credits to Mazu for the picture ♪

After...much contemplation. I brought my Saga cards around to trade. I managed to trade away most of them except one 8'D But the fans were really nice, they'll ask you who you're looking for, then check their cards for your bias, and trade with you! But Saga was really hard to trade away 8'D

After a lot of trading, my final product ☆

Oh, there's an extra Alice in Wondercurry Shou card too <3

I'm showing you because for some reason they all went missing, which made me really mad because it disappeared in the hotel room.

Because Mazu bought our tickets through GFC, we got really good tickets at Row 9 ☆ ...On Saga's side. i know right.

The 2 people directly in front of me were 2 Alice Nine cosplayers as well! Saga and Hiroto version Court of 9 #4 x) I followed their actions throughout the live. ♡ However the girl to my north east direction...I wonder why she was even at the concert. Throughout the live she was minding her own business, she even went off somewhere halfway through! I was so mad at her.

Although we actually weren't to take any photos *lol* Here's one we took before the live ☆

Credits to Mazu!

Charlie sat beside me. Whee!

                                      

At 5.30, actually later than that...the lights dimmed, and it began...

ALICE NINE

[L > R] Hiroto (gu.), Tora (gu.), Shou (vo.), Saga (ba.), Nao (dr.)

Before I continue with the report, for the sake of my non-A9 fan readers, I will do a small introduction of A9, since they are the highlight of my whole Japan trip after all! HAHA ♡♡

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Alice Nine is a band signed under Peace Smile Company, which is famous for other bands such as The GazettE. They have been around since 2004, which makes 2013 their 9th year as Alice Nine. Some recommended songs of theirs that I know can be found on youtube are

Mainstream:

Senkou

Niji no Yuki

Heart of Gold

Indies:

Kowloon ~Nine Heads Rodeo Show~

Heisei Juushichinen Shichigatsu Nanoka

Number Six

Also if you want to know more about them (and see their funny side), check out Arisu9Channeru on Youtube as well ;)

                                   

SETLIST

1. Shunkashuutou
2. Velvet
3. TSUBASA.
4. blue planet
5. Affection
6. RAINBOWS
7. Scarlet
8. Haikara naru rinbukyoku
-MC-
9. Zankyou WHITEOUT
10. Gekkou yoku
11. Waterfall
12. Heisei Juushichinen Shichigatsu Nanoka
13. Mugen no Hana
14. Daybreak
15. Q.
-MC-
16. KOWLOON-9 HEADS RODEO SHOW-
17. DEAD SCHOOL SCREAMING
18. the Arc
-ENCORE-
-MC-
19. Hana
20. Heart of Gold
-MC-
21. the beautiful name

I'm only going to cover the interesting things that happened during the live, heheh ☆ (and the MC) You probably don't need me to tell you that all 5 of them were amazing on stage already ♥♡♥♡

During Blue Planet, I was squealing over the last part because that ShouTora moment was sooo cute! (as a brOTP.)

Shou was singing to Tora the last line of Blue Planet and then they high fived.

The gif is everywhere on tumblr, you should check it out ☆

Also if you watched the livestream on NicoLive, you'd realize that Tora took off his jacket halfway through the live...but there was a part which they did not stream which was Tora taking off the jacket. For some reason, the jacket was extremely tight and refused to come off, LOLOL. A backstage crew member was practically pulling so hard on the jacket while Tora was running forward but it was STILL STUCK ON! Charlie and I were laughing so hard. Charlie drew a comic about it too, check it out on her tumblr ↓↓

→ Shoucolate ←

During Haikara, Saga jumped down the stage during his bass solo! I'm not a Saga fan but...that doesn't stop me from going crazy during the live! Because I was right at the aisle together with Charlie and Mazu, both of us reached out for him! Charlie and Mazu got to touch his arm. I on the other hand, felt some cloth...

...I touched his chest I'M SORRY SAGA I DIDN'T MEAN IT OMG

During the encore, Tora came out first and he was complaining how he's always the first out...HAHA

But what was more hilarious was when he said

"My father..."

and everyone practically TURNED AROUND TO TRY SPOT HIS FATHER IN THE HALL BUT THEN

"...isn't here."

"You guys got tricked didn't you!"

GDI TORA

Shortly after Nao joined him onstage, with his fabulous glasses

Those glasses

And Saga as well.

Saga started talking about how Nao's parents were here (they really were, HAHA! Over the 2nd floor box at Tora/Saga side) and how Nao's brother was not.

And also about how Nao's brother's girlfriend was supposedly really beautiful!

He really beat around the bush there, and Tora was just like "Just what are you getting at exactly?" in which Saga replied "I want to see Nao's brother's girlfriend."

Saga please HAHAHAHAHAHA

I forgot what got Nao talking about this, but he was telling us about how when he was playing the drums on stage just now (I should've noticed ahhh) he did something that he usually only does during practices in the studio, but he totally forgot that they were really holding a live at the moment.

After he finished playing a song he'd flex his arm muscles to see how they are, HAHAHA! I can't believe I missed seeing that moment on stage! Nao re-enacting it out for us was mighty hilarious, though.

By the time Nao finished talking Tora was calling out for help from Shou and Hiroto, who came in with their arms around each other's shoulders, it's adorable I know!

Hiroto proceeded over to his guitar and amp, and when Shou was about to begin MC, Hiroto pulled out his digicam and told everyone to pose for the camera and his side of the hall literally went dead quiet. While all the other members were just staring at him HAHAHA

Shou then gave a little comment that Hiroto is very my-pace. ☆

Basically after that, Shou began Alice Nine's extremely emotional talk about how they felt so grateful etc but the funny part was when Saga decided to go up to the electronic keyboard and play a tune as BGM. Shou looked back at Saga and he stopped playing for a moment, after which Shou told him he didn't need to play any BGM, but when Shou turned back to the audience to continue his MC Saga started playing again. asshole I know

When Shou passed the MC time over to Nao, I forgot for what reason >__<, Saga stopped playing the keyboard and went to tune his bass. At the very moment Nao started talking. Everyone was laughing so hard, Nao was baffled, and all Saga said was "It felt appropriate for the timing."

If you probably guessed after Nao's MC time was up and Shou continued his MC again Saga started playing on the keyboard once more. Shou was laughing a lot ♡

After the beautiful name, which was the last song they played that night, Alice Nine announced their next live tour, which you can check out at their Official HomePage~

(I cried at the beautiful name by the way but who doesn't cry at the beautiful name)

The whole concert ended around 8.30PM, so after getting flyers from the bands who were around the area uwu ♡ Charlie, Rachael, Patricia, Ashleigh, Alison, Mazu and I headed for dinner. Oh, Mazu's friend also joined us after the live. :3 Sachi and Denise didn't join us because it was too expensive.

Picture with Charlie ohoho

Picture with Rachael

Credits to her~ hehe

So we saw Sadako on the way back

Charlie was trying to take a photo

But Rachael and I decided photobomb

I look fabulous

This random group of Japanese people wanted to take a photo with us!

They also said Sadako isn't scary, it's comical horror.

And that more or less summarizes my day at Alice Nine's Anniversary Live.

Even though Alice Nine didn't sing all of my favourite songs, I was still really touched to see them on stage, in real life, on such an important day. The last time I saw them was at Sundown Festival last year, haha! Where I got to shake Shou, Nao, Tora and Saga's hands ☆ Though I admit that I was slightly displeased because even though I was at Row 9 it was still quite far behind.

Meeting new friends there was really heartening as well, I still keep in contact with them you know! Especially Rachael x) ♪

I really want to go for another Alice Nine concert, but I guess that will just have to wait, haha ☆

Thank you for such a wonderful 25 August 2013.

Best concert experience ever in my entire life ♡

♥~Yumi.

Repost: First Mini Giveaway, Mejibray Photocard!

FIRST MINI GIVEAWAY

MEJIBRAY PHOTOCARD

Are you a fan of Mejibray like I am? Or maybe after reading my blog post, you've gotten interested in them? (Please check them out they're really awesome) 

As a way of saying thank you to my readers, I will be holding a Mini Giveaway featuring ONE of the four photocards above! These photocards are one of a set that I bought during the SPEED DISK's live at Mejibray's merchandise booth!

The winner of the giveaway will get her favourite band member's photocard, of course.

This is a mini giveaway...so I'm sorry if you were expecting to get all 4 cards! (>__<)

HOW TO JOIN: 

1. Simply tag me @Inamura_Yumi and share my blog URL on Twitter with the following format

"Have you joined @Inamura_Yumi's mini Mejibray giveaway? Check it out @ inamura-yum1.blogspot.sg ! My bias is ____"

2. Make sure your account is not put to private or else I won't be able to see it!

3. The winner will be selected at random on 

http://www.random.org/ !

RULES: 

1. Anyone from every country is allowed to join my giveaway.

2. Make sure you have the permission to DM your mailing address to me should you win the giveaway, or else I will not be able to mail the photocard to you!

3. Please do not tag me on Facebook for the giveaway. Twitter only, thank you!
4. This giveaway will end on 20th September 2013