Everything You Need to Know About Himekaji: Himekaji Q&A!
All of your burning questions about the beautiful fashion, himekaji! From my top tips for beginners to discussing misconceptions.
Mag Scans! Popteen Nov 2008
Aaah I’m so excited – I received my Popteen Nov 2008 issue! Here are some of my favourite scans which feature a lot of himekaji gyaru!
GAL BOOM! Old School Himekaji and Fuwa Fuwa Inspirations
I’m really happy to announce that I’ve finally found my gyaru boom – old school himekaji! Here are some cute coords for inspiration.
How to Style Jeans/Denim Bottoms for Gyaru
One key thing I love about gal? That you don’t have to chuck out your denim bottoms from your wardrobe! Here’s how to style jeans for gyaru.
How to do Gyaru Makeup Without Circle Lenses
Circle lenses are quite big in gyaru makeup… But what if you can’t wear them? Here’s how to do gyaru makeup without circle lenses!
The Ins and Outs of Running a Gyaru Magazine
Papillon, a magazine for Western gyaru, has been a HUGE success, and so I had a chat with Lea on the ins and outs of running a gyaru magazine.
How to do Gyaru Makeup in Hot/Humid Weather
Having makeup dripping half way down your face is not a good look, so here are some tips on how to do gyaru in the Summer when it’s super hot/humid!
Offbrand Gyaru Tips + Fave Non-Gal Brands
I’m a huge advocate for wearing off-brand items, so here are some of my favourite non-gyaru brands that can totally pass as gyaru!
How to Juggle Life as a Gyaru Mama
Gyaru is quite high-maintenance… So how does that come in when you become a parent? Here’s how to juggle life as a gyaru mama!
Do Substyles Help or Hinder Us?
I didn’t know if this outfit was gyaru, which sounds so silly, right? But it all boils down to one reason: I just don’t know what substyle it fits into.
Cute Himekaji Makeup Tutorial
Today I want to share a cute gyaru makeup tutorial that’s perfect Himekaji (casual princess style)! It is softer than usual, but effortlessly gyaru.
How to Deal with Online Hate When Wearing Gyaru
…Cry, a lot. Just kidding! Us gyaru have learnt how to deal with online hate, and here’s Kelsey’s story on how she does it when wearing Yamanba Gyaru.
Top Tips from a Plus Size Gyaru!
A lot of clothes tags in Japan say “One Size” – as in “one size fits all”. Now we all know that that’s not the case so here’s how to do gyaru when plus-size!
How to do Gyaru with Short Hair
There aren’t many images floating around of gyaru with short hair… but that doesn’t mean that it’s impossible! Here’s how you can do gyaru with short hair.
The Differences Between Japanese and Gaijin Gyaru Communities
Gyaru is a street fashion that has grown over the years in the Western world. But what are the differences between Japanese gyaru and gaijin gyaru?
