森ガール Inspiration Monday

Hair styles that have really caught my eye lately have been ones with braids or buns. A short- and fine-haired girl like me can't really pull off the bun look without assistance from hairpieces, but I think braids are a lovely way to add interest to a hairstyle. Here are some hair ideas for mori girls of all hair lenghts! ( ﾟ▽ﾟ)

That being said, I also really love the short, toussled and androgenous hairstyles that sometimes pop up on mori girl models. As much as I love those styles though, I know I could never pull it off myself.  ┐('～`；)┌

It's coming time for me to get my hair-cut again. I wonder what I'll get?? Hmmm....

xoxo,
Brie

森ガール Inspiration Monday

It has been soooo cold in Tokyo recently. So, for this week's inspiration, here are some winter coordinate ideas:

Winter-y outerwear that I've recently seen trending on naturally dressed girls are camel coats with toggle closures in wood or plastic, ugg boots or boots with lace or fur detailing, fur collars, scarves (usually heavy knit ones looped many times around the neck), ponchos, and shawls (both knit ones like in the first picture, and pashmina or otherwise large scarfs worn over the shoulders). (^ ^)

xoxo,
Bee

Pictures from tumblr, mostly magazines.

森ガール Inspiration Monday

Trying to start up my Inspiration Monday posts again~~ (ﾟωﾟ;)

Recently I've been really into the (what I've personally dubbed) "fever blush" style I've been seeing in street fashion magazines like Zipper and Spoon. It's unique and interesting and I think if done with the right colors can look natural.

By keeping her eye and lip makeup neutral and minimal, it really draws attention to the blush. The picture above also highlights another trend I've really liked, which is braiding part of the hair. It adds interest and can still be done by short-haired girls (like me!).

xoxo,
Bee

ps. photo from tumblr, not me. If you know the correct source I'll give credit where it's due. :)

森ガール Inspiration Monday

As much as I love mori girl fashion, sometimes trying to coordinate all of the layers can be tough! Especially when you're running late for school or work and just don't have the time to put together an outfit. ----(>‘o’)>
What I love about these outfits is that they're both a little more daily-wear friendly, but still have a mori girl atmosphere. I especially like the one on the left!

(Photo Credit from 森ガールLesson 4; scanned by ninchu)

Last spring when I was in Japan, those Doc Martin style boots were really popular! I'm glad to see them in magazines this spring too, since they're so comfortable to wear~ (●⌒∇⌒●) I also like how the long shirt in the outfit on the right is being worn like a dress. So creative! I hope these inspired you as much as they do me~~ ☆

レミオロメン - Sakura [English Subs]

What a wonderful video! I'm certainly in the mood for spring!

森ガール Inspiration Monday

Mondays are tough! Sometimes it can be hard to get out of bed and get dressed for the day. (◕︵◕) So, to inspire myself to keep posting, I intend to post a picture every Monday to inspire myself (and others) to take the week on head first and walk out the door in a fabulous coordinate! Or so I hope... (ﾟヮﾟ)

 (Photo Credit from 森ガールLesson 4; scanned by ninchu)

I saw this image in the new 森ガールLesson and thought it was very cute!! So many spring colors~ I also like how these outfits have aspects that might not seem to coordinate with the initial idea of the fashion (like belting the dress and the heels of the girl on the right), but that add to the atmosphere in a lovely way.

森ガール Color Coordinates

One thing that I always notice is a critique of the mori girl fashion is that there is very little use of color in anything! Of course, this is true to some extent. I think that the neutral colors that many people associate with mori girl (white & off-white, cream, browns, soft pinks, etc.) are indeed the most popular way to wear it. I guess it's because it's easiest to mix with that kind of color pallet, and not have to worry about clashing colors or loosing the ethereal atmosphere because of colors that are too-bright. Of course, there is the very similar dolly-kei branch of fashion, but I hope that people who prefer the silhouettes and fabric use of mori girl don't just go somewhere else because there's "no color"! In fact, today I want to share some of my favorite color coordinations, to prove that yes- you can be a colorful mori girl too!!!

My inspiration today comes from Choco's 森ガールFashion and Style Book. Choco is credited by many to be one of the initial forces behind the mori girl fashion, and I think with good reason! To her, "forest wear" isn't just the pale colors of winter, but all the different colors of the seasons!!

While a lot of these are more muted (please buy the book to see the other fuller colored coordinates! It's worth the money!), they reflect in a lovely way the changing of seasonal colors. Spring and summer have the more full-bodied shades of things like flowers and the blue sky, but keep the mori atmosphere with the use of draping natural fabrics (spring), knits and the popular boater hat (summer). While autumn and winter are certainly more muted than the other seasons, she still uses greens, yellows, rich browns, and blues to create seasonal color. Her layering and use of knit outerwear, uneven hemlines, and scarves create a relaxed atmosphere, but still have that bit of quirk that the original mori girl provisions suggested.

What's important to remember about mori girl fashion, is that it's as much about the atmosphere as it is about the colors or fabrics that are used. Mori girl isn't necessarily about wearing neutral shades as it is about being dreamy and a little unusual or eclectic. It's completely possible to be a mori girl with color! When looking through mori girl magazines there is a whole range of shades in the outfits, and they very rarely detract from the overall look. So don't be afraid to play with color in your coordinates (as much as you're comfortable with, of course)!

Rock on, little mori girls!
xoxo, Bee

森ガール Inspiration 1

I love this coordinate!! This is an add for the COCUE brand from the SPOON December 2009 森ガール insert. I think it's nice because often mori girls complain about there being a lack of color in the style, but this shows really nicely how rich shades can be coordinated, and still feel a little whimsical. For those who are more fond of the lighter creams and browns, this could also be coordinated very easily. I personally would add another skirt or stole, but it's still cute like this! ♥