+ sweet editorial

 . . .i always LOVE it when designers do something sweet and totally kawaii! 

Mulberry S/S 2012 campaign

Photographer: Tim Walker
Models: Frida Gustavsson & Lindsey Wixson [also, Lindsey is one of my favorite models. love her gap! ] xoxo, lindsey

+ how to dress: Fairy Kei style

  + one of my favorite Japanese street styles is FAIRY KEI. it contains a whole lot of KAWAII [cute]  x 80s POP & CHARACTERS. It's really fun and a lot of the products in the Kawaii x Bows x Arrows etsy store is based on this style.
here are a few good EXAMPLES:

TIPS:+ a big part of fairy kei is a focus on the 80s and popular CUTE characters from that era such as : Barbie, Popples, Care Bears, My Little Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, Disney Characters, etc
+ fairy kei style is usually expressed with pastel colors [mainly pinks, blues, greens, yellows, and purples] and similar neon colors as well + make-up is usually somewhat soft or glittery [eyes] and mimics the colors in the outfit
+ kawaii [cute] accessories are also a big part of this style. cute bows, bracelets, rings, earrings, purses, etc are a must. + this style is great if you like to DIY [to make your own accessories] or thrift [to find cute stuff from the 80s]
+ cute socks and tights in pastel colors with prints such as sweet hearts, or stars, or rainbows are very popular. leg warmers are too, since this is an 80s based style!
+ cute little skirts are very popular with this style but fairy kei style colored shorts or jeans can be acceptable as well! + hair usually mimics the style and is bright colors, whether it's dye, extensions, or a wig. + some of my favorite popular brands that sell fairy kei style items are : Spank!, Chocomint , Electric Alice, and Milklim  [but these are sometimes quite pricey]
 xoxo, lindsey

+ a love so skin deep

+ i absolutely love CUTE tattoos. and well done at that. i may finish my sleeve with some characters and bows to represent the brand so these are good inspiration for anybody who's thinking of getting something similar  ^_^

xoxo,

lindsey

+ new products: kawaii iPhone cases !

. . .so happy that i finally get to reveal these! i've been working on designing them for the store! custom iPhone 4 and 4S cases and skins!  super cute, don't you think? I may branch off into doing cases for older versions of the iPhone and maybe other types of phones as well. . .

+ the bold & beautiful: Nicki Minaj

+ promised myself that in 2012 i'd be more bold and wear whatever i want, whenever i want. i don't want to define my style. just want to wear cute shit. so this week's inspiration pics come from Nicki Minaj. i don't always agree with her style but i always respect it! i think she's adorable and i love how she pulls from Japanese street style at times.