Thursday, April 25, 2013
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Visual Kei Hair Style
Now getting into styling, visual kei hair can sometimes be difficult. It is pretty specific, and is a big part of the style. You can wear many different clothing styles, and as long as you have a visual kei hairstyle, you’ll look visual kei (at least in my opinion). I believe hair is very important, so here is a detailed description on visual hair:To start off, visual hair can be either short or long:
And can also be in multiple colors:
But still, don’t ever be worried if you can’t dye your hair, or don’t want to. There is nothing wrong with a natural hair color:
As for the visual kei haircut, you are defiantly going to need ALOT of layers. Visual kei hair is also typically parted on one side, and usually will show your ear on the side with less hair. This can be accomplished by parting your hair at your ear, or getting short layers cut just above your ear. The bangs in visual kei are also very choppy and will usually either be a heavy side band, or will be cut so the bangs are on one side. Also, if you want to achieve a really choppy, messy look most hair dressers will take your request to cut your hair only with a razor comb (the things used for hair thinning). I would highly suggest finding a picture of a hairstyle you like (as little styled as possible) from as many angles as you can find. This way, your stylist will have a better idea. Here are some basic examples:
Styling your hair, of course depends on your haircut. Many styling tips and tutorials can be found on youtube, and all over the internet. Typically hair will be spiked, and straight, but it depends on your personal style and preferences. Here are some examples:
Along with styling, I know we all have our lazy days. And you can still be visual kei on those bad days:
Type of Visual Kei Fashion
Assuming the reason you are on this blog, is because you are a visual kei fan. Because of this, I know you already know what visual kei is, an probably know the history too. When it comes to fashion though, many fans are confused, or questioning the fandom. As a basic lesson, let’s go over the sub-genres of the visual kei fashion world.
Kurofuku Kei – literally translates as”black clothing. These outfits usually consist of black suits, and are commonly linked with the early Visual acts such as Buck-Tick
Angura Kei – the name stems from the English word “underground”. The style is derived from a cultural movement particularly that of independent theater in Japan from the 1960’s and the fervent political unrest from which the decade is known globally. Angura theatre is notably experimental and concerned with the Japanese mythos; that is Japanese beliefs, attitudes and cultural values. The sub-genre is also linked to eroguro and many bands bridge both lines but it is consider darker and more formal. It features the use of Japanese uniform, kimino or other types of traditional garb. An example of an Angura Kei band: Kagrra
Kote Kei – this type of Visual Kei is considered the oldest, original and most established form. It’s the “classic” look. Usually the hair style is dramatic as well as the clothing. It is also important to note that this sub-genre is found in two types “Black” and “White” in which a band can portray a darker side as with the first type or a lighter more melodic side as with the latter. Types of Kote Kei are La’Mule, early Dir en Grey, Lariene, and Madeth Gray’ll.
Oshare Kei – This subgenre is probably the most distinctive of all the sub-genres, as well as the most well known. The word “oshare” means stylish or fashionable. Musically speaking, the sound is more pop or punk and the lyrics and themes are more positive and bright. The Oshare look is more colorful and cute and somewhat similar to decora. The clothes too tend to be more like street fashion and punk than other types. Popular oshare bands are An Café, SuG, THE KIDDIE and Kra.
Victorian/Lolita Kei- This style is considered more over the top, more elegant, and has a stronger goth rock influence. Personally, I get a lot of influence from this style. As the name suggests, it is based off of a more formal attire, and way less of a street fashion look. Also, the gender bending seems to be more distinct. Examples of this type of Kei would be Versailles and Kaya.
Eroguro Kei – The name is the combination of the English words “Erotic” and “Grotesque” often utilizing such extreme themes in an unnatural and twisted manner. As stated in the description of Angura Kei, the two genres are often related and have overlapping bands. Bands considered Eroguro Kei would be Merry or Dir En Grey, especially during their Vulgar period.
Koteosa Kei – This subgenre is a spin on Oshare Kei, being its “black version.” Bands that fit into this subgenre would be LM.C and Lolita23Q.
Casual Kei- As the name implies, the Casual Kei look is a very basic “everyday look”. A band that could be placed under this caterogry would be Plastic Tree.
About Visual Kei
Visual Kei refers to a movement among Japanese rock (jrock) musicians and is characterized by the use of elaborate costumes, eccentric, looks and hairstyles. The Visual Kei look usually involves striking make-up,
The "kei" in Visual Kei is japanese for style of type, meaning "visual style music" The music ranges from eighties goth rock, to heavy metal to punk and usually some combo of the three. Most bands are indie but a not many make it to major labels such as Malice Mizer, Raphael, & Dir En Grey.
Visual Kei has influenced Harajuku style fashion, especially those who gather on Jingu Bashi - a pedestrian bridge connecting the bustling Harajuku district with Meiji Shrine.
On the bridge you could find Visual Kei cosplayers (those dressed as their favorite musicians) and those in the subculture known as Gothic Lolita based on Lolita fashion. Often fans of such bands also will dress up for concerts, meet ups, and other events where they will see other people who enjoy Visual Kei.Aladdin
Release Date : 25 November 1992
Genre : Animation, Adenture,Comedy, Romance
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Korean & Japanese hairstyles for Asian men
Every season, the latest fashion trends often comes directly from the major fashion city of the world like Paris, London, Milan and New York. However if you are Asian, you will know that when it comes to hair trend, it is often difficult to duplicate or carry the latest hairstyle from a Caucasian model on the runway, simply because of the differences in our hair texture and color. Speaking from personal experience, I grew up wanting to sport a famous style (back then) called “Armani haircut”. It is a short haircut cropped close to the skin and styled naturally to create a clean masculine look made famous by an Armani fashion campaign (therefore the name). However, for many Asian, it is almost impossible to achieve that style because our hair are much thicker and sticks out like a porcupine. So we either have to keep it very short or grow it much longer to keep the hair down. Since then, I have stopped trying to copy any haircut of David Beckham or any other Hollywood actors.
Lucky for me(us), that is not the end of the world, or let’s just say, the grass is not always greener on the other side. In terms of variety of hair styles and trends for Asian men, we do have a lot more options then we think and instead of complaining of our hair texture and boring colors, there are in fact lots more that we can achieve with our hair.
Ok let me get to the point here, the Japanese have been the leader in Asian hair trend for their daringness to try the most adventurous cuts and colors. I am sure you must have seen racks of Japanese hairstyle catalogs in your saloon or even browse them for inspiring ideas, but damn it, they are always in Japanese and we don’t know what is written on it. More recently, with the sudden rise of the Korean pop culture (The Korean Wave), we are also seeing a new hair trend that is coming out from the Korean market with some unique Korean hairstyles.
Now are there any differences between the Japanese and Korean hair cuts (You might ask)? I think so.
For this article , I have done a bit of research myself and gathered my findings below. These are my own opinions and observation and I will be happy to hear what you feel about it.
Japanese Hairstyles for Men
Korean Hairstyles for Men
Difference between the Japanese and Korean Hair Style
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• They tend to be more adventurous with different colors
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•They like smooth jet black hair
•Coloring tends to be in the natural brown tones
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• They like to create a messed up out of bed look, lots of wiry ‘fly away’ requiring lots of practice and effort to style, waxing, spraying and fixing.
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• A very popular look is the the ‘bob’ style (of various length), very a thick fringe coming just above the eyes.
• Hair is neatly slicked down for a boyish clean look.
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• E.g. Takuya Kimura, Hiro Mizushima
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• E.g. Rain, Beast, 2PM, JYJ, Super Junior
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I know that deciding on and getting the right hairstyle can be a daunting task for many people; a trial and error for some ( sometimes with disastrous results). So starting from next week, I will pick some interesting men’s hairstyles and run a weekly post on this blog. Hopefully, it will give you some ideas the next time you visit your stylist.
Naruto Shippuden Episode 309
Size : 60 - 145 MB
Download : Indonesian , English
Synopsis :
On this Episode Naruto, Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino faced with a mission level A. Where they have to kidnap the young master who was hostage without getting caught. In this episode, Choji also have to follow the eating contest that is held by the state to kidnap the young master.
My Ps Partner
Release Date : 6 December 2012
Size : 800 MB
Genre : Comedy , Romance
Subtitle : Indonesian , English
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Watch Trailer :One Piece Movie Z
Relased Date : 15 December 2012
Genre : Animation , Action , Adventure
Size : 800 MB
Subtitle : Indonesian , English
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Wreck It Ralph
Relased date : 2 November 2012
Genre : Animation, Comedy , Adventure . Family
Size : 700 MB
Subtitle : Indonesian , English
Synopsis :
A video game villian wants to be a hero and sets out to fulfill his dream , but his quest brings havoc to whole arcade where he lives...
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How to Be Harajuku
How to Be Harajuku
The Harajuku phenomenon originated in Japan, and is all about combining a hodgepodge of recognizable styles into one outrageously bizarre fashion statement. Most Harajuku girls wear dark eyeliner with red lips and colorful, playful pigtails, very much resembling characters from an anime movie. If you're striving to be a Harajuku girl, you definitely need to march to the beat of your own fashion drummer. You need to be funky, wacky and most importantly, brazenly unique. With the Harajuku style, anything you imagine can be turned into a reality; just let your imagination be your guide. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
- 1Stand out from your fashion counterparts. Harajuku fashion ranges from the very fierce punk rock chicks to the very innocent flirty damsels in distress. Whichever style you gravitate toward, make sure to flaunt it with shameless confidence.
- 2Wear a demure button-down white shirt with a flared collar paired with a black spunky mini skirt, fishnet stockings and thigh high boots. Add extra long lashes to achieve that innocent baby-doll look, and complete the look with a bold necklace and chunky bangles. Mixing and matching is the name of the game.
- 3Commit to just one look. You don't necessarily have to go the mixing and matching route. So, if you want to be wild, display that newfound attitude to the world with your untamed style. If you want to be bubble gum sweet and radiant, intersperse your outfit with a few ladylike fashion selections.
- 4Be bold with your fashion accessories and your makeup. Try evoking a different era to really spice things up. Those little maneuvers will really polish your overall look, like putting the cherry on top of a very colorful cake.
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
About Cosplay
Favorite sources include Manga, Anime, Comic Books, Video Games, and Films. Any entity from the real or virtual world that lends it self to dramatic interpretation may be taken up as a subject. In animate object are given anthropormopic forms and it is not unusual to see genders switched,with women playing male roles vice versa. There is also a subset of cosplay culture centered on sex appeal, with cosplayers specifically choosing characters that are known for their attractiveness and/ or revealing costumes.
Naruto Shippuden Episode 308
Size : 60 mb
Format : MKV
Subtitles : English , Indonesian
Download: Indonesian , English
Sinopsis :
in this episode tells the story of the past, yugao & hayate. which turns out at once they were lovers and often practice together in konohagakure. hayate who disappeared and can only be detected by yugao. about wheter yugao can seal hayae, his own girlfriend??
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Naruto Shippuden Episode 307
Date relased : 2013
Format : mkv
Size : 60 mb
Download : Indonesian Subtitle , English Subtitle
Naruto Shippuden episode 307 at this time, Kabuto intends to take the whole body ninja who are victims of war by rising one powerful jonin of konoha Hayate. he was one of the jurors who served in the chunin exams when orochimaru attacked Konoha
How does the story of the latest episode of 307 this time.....
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