#fashion guide

[kogyalies]

GUIDE TO MORI KEI!! 森系

mori kei is one of the many early 2000s subcultures that originated from the harajuku district inspired by living in the woods.

wearers of this type of clothing are usually referred to as mori girl (森ガール) or mori boy (森ボーイ). basically, forest girl/boy.

this subculture is based on nature and gives off a more elven/fae feel, its main color pallet consisting of earth tones, greens, whites, and other soft colors. plaid is a pattern that occasionally appears in mori kei fits, and sometimes baby blues and pinks will appear for a contrast to an outfit.

if you want to look for some clothing that would fit with this aesthetic, look for something loose and natural, and pieces that layer well together. such as a large cardigan/sweater vest that goes well with a frilly dress/skirt and leg warmers and tights. pants may also be used for a more masculine look.

"ゆるふわ" is what the loose layers achieve, hiding the curves of the body and therefore the wearer has a "fluffy" appearance. when layering, make sure to begin with the lightest/thinest layer first, and then move on to heavier materials.

lace, light materials, and embroidered clothes are musts, while accessories such as shawls, tights, and scarfs add to the layered effect.

linen, wool, and cotton are fabrics that are often used. fabrics that drape nicely will be your bff when creating a mori kei outfit.

mori kei is actually quite similar to cottagecore, but while cottagecore is focused on a rural life, mori kei is more based on forests and nature itself.

It also expresses a love of the forest, quiet hobbies, reading, drinking tea, herbalism, and a natural lifestyle.

hair and makeup often match with the almost whimsical and natural look of the outfits. makeup is kept relatively basic, with use of colors such as beige, pinks, and golds. minimalistic igari makeup is a nice example.

DARK MORI KEI/MORI GOTH

a subcategory of mori kei is mori goth, which uses darker, less saturated colors of the usually light color scheme of mori kei. it still follows the same layering scheme and relaxed silhouette, but as of now it has separated into strega, another subculture.

YAMA KEI

a more practical subcategory, usually for fans of the outdoors who love hiking/camping. this includes brighter and more vivid colors while also reverting to more practical clothes.

HAMA KEI

hama kei is a beach-based section, with uses of lighter clothing and less layers, as well as blues and yellows. you'd also see things such as stripes, anchors, and denim to add to the sailor-like outfits

[csuitebitches]

Guide to Building a Classic Wardrobe

I was asked a long time ago by an anon for a guide to build a wardrobe. This style caters to someone mature, slightly conservative, NOT fashionnova-esque, something that will last a long time in all fashion seasons, provided you look after your items well. I live in a relatively hot climate and the coldest temperature I’ve experienced when living in a place is like 10 degree Celsius, so I will admit that I am not very well versed with living in cold climates for a prolonged period of time (I don’t think a 2 week trip to Switzerland in the summer counts as “cold”).

I have purposely built with keeping neutrals in mind. I’ve learned that its best to first build a neutral coloured wardrobe in mind, then start adding colour to it. You might find this wardrobe boring, but if you work in a corporate environment/ somewhere where you can’t showcase too much colour or creativity/ if you come from a relatively conservative/ high profile-but-not-entertainment /modest culture, you’ll find this useful.

ALWAYS keep an eye on the material of the item you are buying. If you have to buy a sweater and you live in a cold climate, buy cashmere. Yes, it will be expensive, but it will keep you warm and last longer. If you live in a hot climate, invest in tops and dresses made out of pure cotton. Material plays a huge role in the climate you live in.

I do not endorse fast fashion or over-consumerism but I understand that it is affordable. I would therefore recommend you to buy things carefully and with consideration, not just for the sake of the environment but for your wallet. It’s better to buy 1 quality item than 10 horribly made, short-lasting items.

Never mix more than 3 colours in your outfit at a time. That’s something my father taught me, and I recommend you stick to it, especially if you’re new to building a serious wardrobe.

Lastly, do not be enthralled by what influencers buy or wear. I can guarantee you that the clothes they wear on Instagram aren’t even theirs half the time. Don’t fall into the trap of micro trends.

(Pictures for this post have been sourced from Pinterest).

Underwear

Nude bra + thong/ undie

Black bra + thong/ undie

White bra + thong/ undie

Strapless bra (black)

Strapless bra (nude)

2 sexy bra sets (optional, I have these in red, pink, blue)

Nipple pads

Tops

White silk cami

Black silk cami

White plain tee

Black plain tee

White tank

Black tank

Beige tank (or whatever suits your complexion - brown/ nude)

White shirt

Black shirt (satin/ silk)

Blue shirt

Pants

Navy blue trousers

Wine/ red high waisted trousers

White trousers

Beige trousers

Black trousers

Straight leg jeans (blue)

Another pair of jeans (not ripped, blue)

White jeans, straight leg/ mom cut

Skirts

White

Black

Red

Beige (a checked print, like Burberry)

2 maxi skirts

1 pencil skirt in black (work appropriate)

Shorts

Denim (not distressed)

Tailored white shorts

Tailored blue shorts

Tailored black shorts

Formal attire

1 maxi dress - red/ black/ a neutral colour

White/ black vest and trouser set

Everyday dresses

Knit dress in black/ cream/ brown (long)

2 summer dresses, short

White peasant dress

Outer wear

Leather jacket in black/ brown

1 cardigan in black/ white

A shawl/ silk scarf

Denim jacket

Long trench coat in camel/ brown/ beige

Blazer in white/ navy blue/ black

Sweater in black/ white/ red

Shoes

Black/ white/ brown leather boots

White/ silver heels

Black heels

Gold heels

Mules in black

Home slippers

Running shoes

White sneakers

Accessories

1 brown/ black leather bag

1 tote bag

1 clutch for parties

Hair clips

Tights/ leggings - sheer and opaque in black

Socks

Jewellery

Diamond studs

Everyday pendant

2-3 simple bracelets/ bangles in silver/ gold

Signet rings in gold

Chunky hoops

Devices

Hair straightener

Hairdryer/ Blow brush (i prefer the blow dry brush)

30 mm curling wand (for long, big curls)

[i-know-you-wanna-kiss-me]

hi angel!! could you possibly do a ballerina off duty style guide/look book? i’ve really been into that aesthetic lately.

of course!!

ballerina off-duty style guide

wrap tops

starting off simple, we have classis wrap tops. i love wearing mine around the house when i'm not practising

how to style:

leggings and legwarmers for a laid back, at home look. mini skirts and uggs for going out

wrap skirts

style with tank top and uggs

uggs

perfect coquette staple. i have quite a few pairs and i love them so much ♡♡

pleated skirts

goes perfectly with the aforementioned wrap tops.

ballet flats

similarly to uggs, i also wear these all the time

athleisure

some cute workout fits

more outfits

style tips

uggs

small bags

bodysuits

legwarmers

bows and ribbons in hair

yoga pants

tennis shoes

mini skirts

random tip: if you're wearing a wrap skirts, have a body suit or shorts underneath it. also, make sure that it's not a windy day, i've made that mistake before after practice

where to shop

motel rocks

frankies bikinis

asos

favourite child

brandy melville

actual ballet/dance shops

repetto

ugg

hollister

hope you like it @bamb1baby444 ♡♡ i really enjoyed making it!!

currently working on natasha romanoff, layla from buffalo 66 and luna lovegood

as always, if you want a style guide, just send it into the ask box or the comments of any of my other style posts and i'll get to it ♡

[trueblumarinegf]

[mymelogirlie]

🍮 How to start the "kawaii/cutecore" aesthetic!!🧁(in a cheap way..)

🎀 1-Clothes!!

For kawaii clothing, I would recommend stuff like frilly skirt, leg warmers, hairclips,sanrio merch,cozy socks!! And for the shirts & skirts, I recommend the brands mezzo piano, mother garden, daisy lovers, angel blue.(all of them can found in mercari japan.) You can get the socks and accessories from aliexpress & amazon!!

🎀 2-Figures & nendoroids!!

I started my collection with anime figures!! Decorating your room with them helps so much <3 I recommend buying from trustworthy japanese websites like mandarake instead of places like amazon!!

🎀 3- Wall Prints!!

Posters are cute.. but they're too expensive!! So, you can print out your own photos and put it on your wall!! You can make a pinterest board for the photos you will print ♡

🎀 4-Plushies !!

Cute plushies in a kawaii room is a must!! You can decorate your shelves, bed, couch or other things with them <3 As you can see sanrio has a big part on the "kawaii aesthetic" so I recommend buying sanrio plushies mostly my melody ones. If they are too expensive for you, you can buy them second-hand!! I also recommend San-X and gloomy bear plushies.

🧁Remember to be original and focus on what you are interested in!

(None of the pictures belong to me. Credits to the original creators, if they want me to delete their pictures or give credit I will.)

[violetsenvy]

A few chilly weather outfit ideas! I love love love winter

[captinryker]

The basics of the old money aesthetic

So, you need a guide to the old money aesthetic? Whether you see it as your soon-to-be lifestyle or just the way you want to dress? Well, I can totally help you with that but you should understand the basics.

The old money aesthetic is characterized with ideas of prestige families that have had money for decades. when you think of old money you have to take it quite literally, old. Money. Think of the oil tycoons are people who made weaponry in wars or people who have had government connections their whole life and lineage. That is old money .

There are multiple ways of showing old money through specific aesthetics. Each built to showcase a different type of family in a different type of wealth.

Academia

Think of private school, boarding school, etiquette class, coffee early in the morning, straight A’s, library dates, afterschool cafés, School in London, working to please your family. But in the fashion aspect of it all it is truly beautiful but also quite warm. When you think of Old Money academia fashion you will see sweaters, plaid, hounds tooth fabric and Chanel but most important, a bunch of uniforms.

Glamour

Yes, the glitz, glam, silk, satin, purses, dior and gold of it all. The glam look is for the dainty folk. Men included! Clean silhouettes, fresh off the run way clothes and NEVER a sneaker in sight. Glam old money is almost new money in terms of dressing. Switch out slutty for seductive and neons for royal colors.

Old Money Abroad

This is one for the traveling folks! Also kinda for the lazy ones. The old money abroad look is a little more relaxed yet still ready for anything. The cafe life, trying new things, looking around at the scenery and also conveniently renting out a gorgeous house on The countryside with two of your closest friends for 4k a night.

[asharaxofstarfall]

Anya Taylor Joy Style Guide

for @brunettelolita @bamb1baby444. ily both so much and i'm sorry that it took so long for me to do this 🤎🤍

also, i accidentally made this on my asoiaf/game of thrones sideblog lol

Black coat

starting off with the basics, we have long black coats. great for the upcoming winter, depending on where you live (i sound like cat starklol).

she styles these with knee high boots and and neutral colours

Mini dress and oversized jacket

one of my favourite outfit combos. you can dress this outfit up or down and wear it pretty much anywhere. she wears them with ankle boots and sunglasses

black t shirt dress

floral hollister dress

Casual black shorts

pair these with white shirts and dark jackets. very laid back and they can be made a bit more edgy if you like by wearing dark eyeshadow and leather.

i can't see what band is on her shirt but i like fleetwood mac so i chose this one

black denim shorts

more black denim shorts

One of my favourites

i love love love love this outfit. its just so adorable her and her boyfriend look cute together

gingham dress

gingham dress no.2

white go go boots

black sunglasses

Plaid skirts

she wears these in darker colours and pairs them with boots and heels

Jumpsuits

great for cold weather. paired with boots and a long coat. she also wears similar sunglasses to the ones i linked above

brown jumpsuit

green jumpsuit

My fave outfit of hers

i love this one. you can't even properly see what she's wearing but it's just so great.

burgundy letterman jacket

light brown suede boots

Overall style notes

neutral pallete

a bright red lip is a great pop of colour

chunky boots

doc martens

long coats

don't be afraid to mix and match

Outfits that remind me of her style

i really enjoyed making this and i promise you, if you requested one, i'm getting to it. they just take a while while do and i want to make sure that i'm doing the best i can't and not rushing it. also, i want to enjoy the experience because i do really poverty fashions. love you all and i hope you enjoyed ♡♡

[catboymoments]

Some Olden Town fashion stuff for the major regions in the story!

[tooedgyforbrunch]

Baby, it’s cold outside 🤎🩶

[polarcoconut]

How I Think The Signs Should Dress pt 2

part one

just cute little inspo boards

libra

vibrant-cozy-cheerful

scorpio

90s-quirky-free

sagittarius

patterns-indie-fun

capricorn

whimsical-goth-powerful

aquarius

twee-doll-kawaii

pisces

preppy-layers-2010’s

[skirtjournal]

Rouje Denim Guide | Le Madeleine

The cut: A high-rise cut that hugs the waist, a straight fit that lengthens the leg and refines the silhouette, and the signature full-length seam fold.

For who? Those who want to feel like they're gaining a few inches when they put on their jeans. Like the Montmartre, the Madeleine is long enough to cover the ankle.

Size advice: Nothing to note on this model, take your usual size.

[djdhwkwhhehe]

how to dress grunge

~ textbook guidelines from a true god ~

thrift the thing (crucial)

have an interestin hobby (any hobby is cul tbh)

decent posture (could be a little lousy, but it gotta be intentional)

wear cooler tones if possible n dont wear bright fresh garments

as long as it stays on u sizes dont matter (it rlly doesnt)

always wear smth ugly to perfect the fit (if its not a bit ugly, is it a fit?)

get messy w the material. customize it (anythin would do the trick)

prints n patterns r always welcome. along w weird textures (dont afraid to mix them up)

be skinny. or dont. ur grunge. ur automatically cul now.

make sure ur eyelids r red n stone-ish

jeans n stockin r the same thing. better ripped

wear makeups but dont put efforts in it

wear it w pride n obscurity

pics cre: pinterest

[vintagelivingbydaisyb]

Working Wardrobe by Janet Wallach, 1981

[trueblumarinegf]

everyone needs to watch this video it is so helpful

write down applicable notes and add them to your beauty binder (if you have one)

[thebeautybible]

Part One