Unique Foods in Japan!

Sweet Beans with Mochi

Rose Petal Sponge Cake

Last Soba of the year

 

I just wanted to share some of the things that I ate in Japan that are quite different from Western foods. Some of them I had already tried before but others I found quite new. One of the things that I liked the most was the Spaghetti with the Squid Ink Sauce. It was really really good! The one that I least enjoyed was the Vegetable Yakult because it gave me a horrible stomach ache right on New Year's Eve :'( That is the only reason I had to eat my "Last Soba of the Year" after New Year's... Oh well at least I started off the year with a fixed stomach (although I ended 2013 with a horrible stomach ache...)

 

 

 

I really enjoyed my trip to Japan and I can't wait to go back again.

With much love, Mayu

 

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Hair Care 101

• Only shampoo the top part of your hair by massaging your scalp.  This will help prevent your ends from getting damaged, since you only really need to get rid of the dirt and oils from your scalp. 
• Only apply hair conditioner on the bottom half of your hair. Hair conditioner makes your hair heavier so don't apply on the top part to prevent it from falling.  
• Dry shampoo and conditioner protect your hair from UV sun rays. This will help your hair keep its natural oils, which will prevent breakage and dryness. 

• Do not brush your hair when it is wet, wait for it to dry. Brushing your hair right after you take a shower will only increase the chances of damage and split ends. 

• Do not put your hair in a tight ponytail, loosen it up! Love your hair by not putting it on too much pressure. Hairstyles that require tightening your hair will cause your hair to fall off.

• Avoid hair dryers, straighteners, and curlers. Avoiding these tools will help your hair heal faster from damage. 

• Don't dry your hair with a towel. Leave your towel on but don't rub your hair with it because it will damage your hair.

 

 

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Mayu Girl :)

 

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How to Style Print/Patterned Pants

For a long time, I have been avoiding print leggings because I am pretty self conscious about my legs, but I have finally found the solution = patterned pants. They aren't as tight as leggings, but are still gorgeous to wear. 

How to style printed leggings or patterned pants?

•Monochrome top. 

 

It could either be as plain as a white top (like I am wearing) or a different tone or hue of the same color as your pants. Say for example, with my pants I could have used a light brown top. 

•Plain tank top. 

 

This will make your pats the highlight of your outfit. 

•Use as cover up for the beach. 

 

You can pair your bikini with some print pants to give yourself a boho look. 

•Pair them with some wedges to give you height. 

 

•Accessorize with long and simple necklaces, or with short and geometrical necklaces. 

Outfit: 

Top: Book Off Japan

Bottoms: Ms Clothing

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Falsies + Studded Nails DIY

 

Steps:

1. Glue on nails-

I used the Revlon Color Allure Medium 91051. The little box contains 24 nails with different sizes, glue, a small file, and a little stick for cuticles. 

2. Glue on studs-

I purchased the studs from Forever 21 at a very cheap price. I think it was on sale then. To glue them on, I used the same glue I used for my nails. 

Be careful to not glue your fingers because the glue is very strong! I was honestly pretty scared at first, but it is pretty easy and worth it. By the way, the box says that the nails should be removed after a week to prevent nails from becoming weak and breaking. 

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