1/11 - I dissect how my look has developed in 2025.

 Hello y'all, final 1/11 blog post. I wanted to detail a bit more of how my looks have changed over the year in 2025 because I feel like though 2024 was a mental glow up, I really took a physical glowup in 2025. I'll be very harsh on myself and dissecting my looks, so disclaimer. 1) This is how I feel about ME!!! NOT YOU!!! YOU DO WHATEVA!!! I usually take my gal criticisms and put them on myself the hardest. 2) If you are uncomfy with someone doing self dissection of their makeup and styling you are free to head off. 

But if you're interested in how I view my make and styling this is the blog for u. It gets lazy at the end but. whatever.

I think if like we want to start with the official first code of 2025, which was almost the last code of 2024 simply as I stayed up for NYE, it would be this one!

I definitely was in the phase of "I am never taking these prisilas off my head". And working on a more dramatic eye makeup. I will say this code was definitely more like... appropriate for the party we were going to, but I'd like to try a sleeveless styling of this in 2026 too. 

For me personally, my biggest dislike is the lack of tan here. Ever since I started tanning I just realized I like it for me personally, and it also solved my problem of foundation issues where even the lightest foundation looks noticeably different. I use cheaper products where they really don't make the ultra pale stuff. I also think liye can change how it looks depending on how tan I am or not. 

Also I think this eyemake + no lens combo makes my eyes looks a bit... odd. I think the warm brown under the eye looks weird, but the eyebright part was (chefs kiss).

At the point of the gal journey I was in... it's not bad!

Ok, we have to talk about cunty floral bingo look now. 

I actually really liked how the makeup looked here even though I'm still doing the no lens make + lack of tan. I think this hair color just worked super well with my paler complexion. I actually need to order this wig again as I ruined mine for my halloween costume lol. I also liked making the accessories hehe.. the only issue is they don't go with anything else I have.

My biggest issue with this code was the SHOES!! To this day I still struggle with good shoes... and socks. At this point I didn't have a lot of like... white socks... so I was like arghh??? 

I now want to talk about probably my least favorite look this year. 

I want to like it. I was just trying so hard to be "casual gyaru" but still doing too much. I also recreated a himena eye make that just was too drastic for no lenses. Hence I don't have many photos of this. There's a few codes like this where I just... struggle. Also I looked kind of ghastly in this code which ah.... not a good look for me.

I also need to make a mention for the two slay kyaba looks

 

Bye not the bottom being from rednote LMFAOOOO its ok.

These ones I did tan but had the new issue of oh god my foundation is too light... but I think these two looks were the start of my visualizing my slayful woman image. I always want to have a slayful woman image for sure. I also was struggling if I wanted to wear a bottom lash or not.

I think however the biggest change in my gal looks were when three things happened.

1) Got lenses in April (and an extra, when I discovered loveil and daily lenses from Japan). 

2) Got back into tanning

3) Realizing I don't gotta GAF if I look gal to other ppl as long as I am enjoying my look.

I feel like with those3 things, emphasis on the third, I definitely developed my look more. Even in my casual chiikawa tracksuits I could make it a bit more "gal" 

 

Though it got so bad I had to do only gal makeup for cosplay because I forgot how to do any other makeup. I was wearing lenses for pitbull.. oppenheimer... wowie wowie...

I think also in general I allowed myself to steet away from stereotypical agejo and do more with looks, and experiment more, and it's been really fun! I've been loving more of the looks I put together in the later half of the year this year. Even if some are simple, include my hair, or a non prisila.

I could detail further on many of my favorite looks now... but I think honestly just the look I had on 12/31/2025 was a good look... a big change from my 12/31/2024 look. I think this look also captures of "slayful woman" image I've wanted to capture. May it continue to develop in 2026... ya girl getting into ane agejo again..... the winter always makes me yearn for florals and business woman fits

I will say... did stop using bottom lashes again... thats ok LOL! I'm always experimenting w/ my "droop" area.

Ok... that's a lot of blogs in one day and I need some late lunch. To pizza marvin I go.

9/28 + 10/11 - Experimenting with my personal style

10/11 Brenna - Another blog I drafted via posting pictures... and the topic was personal style. I must've had a thought when I made this, but I guess I'll just use this pictures and talk about current me. (I then scroll down past the pictures and see I wrote a few paragraphs lol). Any 10/11 comments i'll bold bc why not. I'm also just gonna keep the spam images at the bottom LMFAO...

9/28 Brenna -  I figured I haven’t really posted codes recently here in detail, so I thought I’d give a more detailed version of my style journey that’s been happening these past few months.

Now don’t get me wrong, I still LOVE the OTT looks I do, but as I currently WFH and most of my stuff isn’t even appropriate for work, I’m trying to work on the more casual side of my wardrobe. I do LOVE the tracksuits I have, but I’m also trying to get more into cutesy work outfits that I feel comfy in. The main reason is to justify getting up and getting ready to feel confident in myself. I won’t go into my life story, but the goal of the second half of 2025 and into 2026 is to work on taking care of myself. I’ve been dealing with a health mystery and in that I realized if I want to be a certain way in life I have to work on it. 

I’ve also just not been in the mood for the Prisila wig balding LMAOOO. I definitely will be pulling those out again soon though. I actually got inspired by Chrissi for straight prisilas... those should be coming next week... hehe.)

So there’s been like two types of vibes I’ve been doing, one of a more experimental dramatic look inspired by a few gals (maruka and bluesalami were all over my feed and I was like man that type of vibe is fun even though I feel like I didn’t capture it LMAO) vs a softer look inspired by Ageha mags. 

For the more experimental look, it’s easier to wear with tracksuits, but also just I was like. Man I don’t have a lot of dramatic esque clothing LMAO. I think in general I want to keep my leaning towards the more feminine ageha styles, but I do tend to wear my chiikawa tracksuits out or just sports wear especially when I boulder, so these are fun!

I think also lenses are a big play here, after the removal of deminimis it was a weird time... couldn't order from pushcolor. Then I made an order on pinky and they i could order on pushcolor again.... ARG. But with different lenses you can do different looks, but also figuring out a lens that work. I got the gal never die lenses with no limbal ring, and they're fun... but would fit better if I want to do a scary oppenheimer look. I much prefer a black limbal ring. 

Hair color is also another thing... I love LiYe... I love TMGX... but I also love the bleach blonde look, and my hair is getting long enough to style. (I've also had my roots redone and have a hair stylist again....) I also do like playing with wigs but... there's something about em that throws me off at times. Will think on this more.

And also... with just wearing clothes. Wanting to wear more casual codes/develop my personal style more. I finally gave in and got some lipservice dresses I've been eyeing the style for awhile... very exciting. And I also now own enough boots for the next two decades. Lets GO!!!!

Overall... continuing the slayage... will remember to blog more soon.

10/11 - Cafuné in Boston!

 OH GOD. I forgot I drafted this blog AWHILE ago (aka put in all the pictures for me to re-arrange and write out thoughts). 

This was back in September LOL! I went to Boston/Brookline to go see Cafuné in Boston awhile back! This is a band that I've really started liking since coming across Tek It in 2024. I also really vibed with Want Me Out, and I realized one day they were selling tickets for 34 dollars. ARE YOU KIDDING? I ran to buy them. I didn't even take a friend with me.

I ended up getting a last min hotel in Boston because it was on a Monday... and I was not driving back super late LOL. So I got to my hotel and then started putting on my makeup and ran into 2 fun issues.

1) so one of my loveil lenses got printed on backwards and it was SO weird. 2 of the lenses did, but with how I took the lenses out I had the issue with one a few weeks back and asked in a discord if anyone knew, and shout out to Miki who mentioned it might be inside out. So I looked like I had a lens in wrong... but it was fine

2) I forgot eyelash glue. This is the second time this year I've gone to an event and forgot it. Dashcon 2 I just went without bc... who gaf... but in a cute gal look i needed the lashes.  But the look was cute! I was super lazy w hair and did a wild move of a delyle noir top with my tracksuit set. I also wore my platform boots as I wasn't familiar with the venue and I knew it was standing only, so I wanted to be able to see. 

 

Started my walk and made it to Maruichi!!! That had eyelash glue!!! This Maruichi is bigger than the one in Providence, and they had much more of a selection. I picked up eyelash glue, a peach jelly, and eyelash glue. Lashes... now on.

I also got a skitty keychain at maruichi, and then went to a few stores on my walk to the center, and then OMG... A REIWATAKIYA... I know of the one on Newbury St, and they had chiikawa goods!!!!! The bad news is I didn't bring a back bc... music venue. I was shoving shit in my usagi purse and adding keychains LOL.

No pictures but I did get in lines for doors early, and ended up speaking to a wonderful diva whose name I forget... we didn't exchange contact information or anything. She was moving back to California in a few weeks and decided to go see a show at the music hall. Diva if you find this blog... please reach out on instagram you were SO NICE!!!!!

And thne we went in, got a drink, got a spot, and I got merch (and a tote to put everything in!) and AHHH... then show time. I didn't take a lot of pictures, only a few videos at the end of some songs I enjoyed. But first, lets talk the opener.

Crushed. AMAZING. Such a vibe. I actually ended up buying the digital album on release (called no scope !!!) and its SO good. I listen to almost anything, it was so fun. After listening to the album, my top songs are exo, cwtch, and oneshot. 

AND AHHH CAFUNE CAME ON.... there was a girl who moved up between sets (I had noticed as I was saving the spot for a diva who... never came back). And I was like hella chill w her bc she was IN IT. She loves Cafune and was so into it, I told her I loved her energy and she was so sweet. She also had that one guy from yuyu hakusho on her phone (I think? black hair green top?) diva if ur reading this... hope u get everything u want.

ALSO THE DIVAS WHO JOINED IN ON THE SPACE HOLDING... AND THE DIVA WHO WE SPOKE TO ABOUT FAVORITE SONGS....

The whole set was great (aside from a couple pushing up for a few songs and just talking to each other. jesus. but it was only a few songs so)

AND THEY PLAYED TEK IT... AND THEY PLAYED WANT ME OUT!!!!!!!! I knew they'd play tek it, but I was so happy about want me out, I love want me out. i love it. so much. 

I thought I'd cry more, I only cried during Soft Spot and at the end of Tek It, as hearing the lines that meant a lot to me in my personal line live meant to much. I filmed it. God. It was beautiful.

After the show, I went home. I couldn't stay longer as I had to get up at 6 am and go drive home as I scheduled an 8 am meeting on Tuesday and couldn't reschedule it that week (d'oh! but i love my clients so its ok) and yeah... good times for real. Overall, I felt like a chapter of my life truly closed. I cannot believe this was only 34 dollars (minus all of the other expenses of me buying stuff but that doesnt count LOL!)

Ok, I have another blog to go before I leave. Can I crank a blog out in 20 minutes. lets go see LOL

5/13 - The Past Week

WewWWWWWW it's another blog where I talk about some stuff this week. Life has been kind of crazy these past few weeks so I am like... scattered on trying to get things done.

First off, finally wore my diable baiser onepiece for Wednesday, I think it is... OK. The shape is kind of off, and it's made with fabric that is used by other fast fashion brands (I literally saw a girl at Zenkaikon with a skirt of the same print and she said hot topic?????? so. wild.). I think I'd definitely want to get this altered in a way so its more flattering. It does go through the washer fine.

Also, finally got an ISO!!!! A scooter LMAOOOOOOO... I sometimes want to find specific things at thrift stores and I love to make it a challenge to find something in person vs online. So I was super stoked to find this for 7 bucks! It is defnitely rusted and cannot fold down, but it's ok. I was able to pick up a bike lock to make sure I can tie it to poles when I have to hop into a store. Yesterday I took it fo ra spin around the block to run some errands and I was able to hit 3 different spots in the same amount of time it would be to hit 1 if I walked LMAO. 

I also am trying to find more... analog things. I did see an electric scooter but I've ridden those before and they're kind of terrifying to me, so I will just stick with my scooter.

And THEN!! We get to lenses. I picked up some dailies from loveil upon recc, and I really like them! I have tried out the Black Bijou(above) and Mermaid Aqua (below). I really like the 15mm lenses so I tihink I'm going to find some more of those to wear... they're so cute. The mermaid aqua are also really nice for when I want to not wear glasses and still have a bit of a dolly eye look... a bit. I think also having blue eyes and using lenses that are made for dark eyes changes the vibe and some look good and some do not LMAO.

And then no other crazy codes, this was my "I have 30 mins to get ready to make it to bingo" look, so I threw on my crazy tribe fit, did some simple make and left the house. I realized my god... my tan has faded...and I like having the tan LMAO... I did reapply it yesterday.

Also lots of compliments on my Usagi bags! I have my purse but also have my big bag and my lucky charm Usagi for Bingo purposes. The bag can definitely store a lot!

Bingo was good! We went to celebrate my friend's birthday!! I didn't take too many picture because too focused on Bingo. I won 300 dollars, which was how much I brought to the Casino, so I basically went to the Casino for free LOL.

And then ofc... steak frites.I also went to karaoke again on Sunday, and drank 3 mocktails! Mocktails are so good.

This upcoming week is a dog sitting week, and then con prep for next week because AHHH I HAVE TO RESTYLE A WHOLE WIG AND IRON EVERYTHING!!! That's the goal for this weekend.

5/6 - bottom lashes

 

heyyyy chat. Blogging from my iPad as I’m too lazy to open my computer. I a, charging this bad boy to go to a drink and draw tonight, trying to get myself to draw takisabi again after not really drawing these past few years. I think I’m these depressing times takisabi will bring back some fun. 

Anyways, wanted to talk make and looks I’ve been wearing. These past few weeks have been more casual vibes as I’ve just been like…. Tired and stressed about a lot, but still gotta slay. 

 

I have been very into the cap and Chiikawa tracksuits. These are from honeys and they’re super cute. I’ve got the main three’s versions, and maybe one day I’ll get momongas… momonga has been growing on Me…l I kind of hope the other characters get tracksuits too hehe I love them all so much. 

But even though the clothes have been casual I’ve been trying to work on my makeup. I got the lenses and now I’m like… tryna get the bottom lashes going. I’ll talk a bit about the two recent looks lol

Crazy pink lenses look. This was on Saturday I believe? I got some cheapo lashes to try out and they’re ok, but i basically did my go to eye look with a more cool toned droop plus bottom lash and I was shocked it looked…. Not weird. I was kind of shocked actually…

This look was me trying to following an ageha make tutorial, specifically a sakurina one. It makes sense I follow ageha mag tutorials … as I like ageha… duh. The only difference I think I did here was tight lining my upper eye because it just looks better to me. Also sakurina had no real top lashes in this tutorial. Very confusing. Also she put kn the fake lash before the eyeliner which is honestly kind of smart… will play around with more. I also need to find a Rin eye make tutorial to follow soon that would be so fun… she’s my top fave model but I love all the ageha models sm. 

Also these lenses get me a lot of compliments! They’re still like in your face but not as much as the pink ones, I wore these to bingo last night and it was fun fr… also top lashes are diamond lash,not super spiky but still cute.

To the point I said above…I think I look weird with no lenses and false bottom lashes lol. If you notice I usually miss one of three things in a gal look (nails lenses or bottom lashes) and I think if i drop one of the three… it’s gonna be nails from here on out. Anyways now to scrub the bottom lash glue off my face lmaoooooooo