It’s the last Monday of the month, which can mean only one thing. It’s time for the Fab40s! And this month, we’ve gone a little bonkers (well, I think I’ve gone a little bonkers anyway LOL). It was Sheela’s turn to choose the theme and she looked east for inspiration: choosing the Japanese theme, Harajuku.
What the heck is Harajuku?
Well, I had absolutely no clue either. Thank goodness for Google! I found the perfect article that explains everything you need to know about Harajuku fashion. Basically, Harajuku started out as anti-fashion and has developed into its own style of Japanese streetwear with no rules. It covers a huge variety of different styles put together, but basically it’s creating your own, unique outfit without sticking to any particular trend, if that makes sense? Have a look at that article I mentioned and all will become clear. It really is quite fascinating, to be honest.
So, what did I wear?
Hm…. good question. What the heck did I wear?! Well, I started by scrutinising my entire wardrobe. Initially I did consider going down the Harajuku Goth route but then figured that would be too predictable for me (you all already know I’ve always been a bit of a closet goth). So I decided to something colourful and bright instead. Surprisingly, I don’t have THAT many colourful and brights items in my wardrobe lol.
My first choice was floral tights, white shorts, white shirt with a crazy bright neon orange tank top over the top of the shirt. But it wasn’t quite right. Perhaps because I felt like I needed more prints to mix and match, real Harajuku style. So I tried again and the next outfit felt right–if not completely alien at the same time. But I stuck with it and piled on the accessories and then revealed myself to hubby…
Yes he laughed
He said I looked like I was going to a fancy dress party. And I totally get that…BUT, I felt great wearing this crazy outfit. It made me happy. It made me laugh. Would I wear it out to dinner or to the shops here in the Algarve? Well, no, probably not. Would I wear it out on the streets of Japan? Hell YEAH! I know I’d probably fit it perfectly.
The super girly pink blouse was from Bershka quite a few years ago, and the skort was given to me by Sophie at Sophie’s Golf Shop (yes it is a skort that you’d wear to play golf lol). I bought these floral tights from H&M ages ago and have never worn them because I’ve never found the right outfit for them (until now!). A few pairs of shoes later, I remembered my peachy brogues from Clarks. For a little added extra, I picked out my Tommy Hilfiger grey striped cardigan and threw it over my shoulders. I love how it *goes* with my skort but clashes with everything at the same time!
Accessories
No surprise here that every single piece of jewellery I’m wearing (apart from my engagement and wedding rings) were gifts from my mother-in-law lol. I figured with Harajuku style, the more the merrier, right? And to top it all off, I added a purple floral umbrella.
My hair & makeup
Well, I couldn’t do Harajuku style without at least trying pigtails–or pigbuns–or whatever you want to call them! If you look closely, you can see major white hairs white in my centre parting lol. And I love them! As for my makeup, I went all out for the pink. Pink eyeliner pink lips and pink nail varnish. A little OTT perhaps, but so is my entire cray cray outfit!!!
So, what do you think? Are you impressed with my Harajuku styled outfit? Or do you think I look ridiculous? Go on, be honest, but imagine me on the streets of Japan and not on the streets of the Algarve!
But that’s enough about my crazy Japanese-themed outfit, let’s see how the other gals interpreted this fun theme…
Sheela, Sheela Goh
As always, Sheela looks as if she’s stepped right of the coolest fashion magazine–this time perhaps Vogue Japan! I love how she’s been manipulating her images to allow herself to travel virtually these days! Sheela, you look absolutely amazing!Jumpsuit – old
Dee, Dee Sayz
Dee really does look like she’s stepped off a street in Tokyo! I l just love how cool she looks with the all black ensemble and the baseball cap. The addition of the pulled-up socks and the crossbody bag make this look scream Harajuku!Shelbee, Shelbee on the Edge
OMG Shelbee is rocking the theme this month! I love everything about this outfit–the fishnets, the frilly socks and Mary-Janes are utter perfection with the black and white striped skirt and then the leopard print lace top! Just gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous!
Daenel, Living Outside the Stacks
Daenel admitted to having been really stumped with this challenge but I can certainly see the Harajuku theme in her fabulous hair! Gorgeous, Daenel!
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