Fall & Winter Fashion & Sweet/25Ans Scans

Scans from *Sweet* and 25Ans - Fall editions!*

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Some of the trends I've been seeing everywhere this fall

Leopard

All over print on jackets, dresses, accessories, etc.

Saw the most adorable furry leopard jacket at the Juicy Couture Outlet, but all out of size P. *sigh*

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Flannel

Not a super trend, but I have been seeing it here and there. Makes me feel cozy & warm as it reminds me of pajamas. :)

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Nordic

Seen on sweaters, hats/scarves/gloves & dresses

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Fur

Trim on hoods, puffers, vests, coats, purses & shoes

**Drool Drool Drool**

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Sherpa

On vests, jackets, and boots

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A little bit of everything

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I feel like at my age, it's fun to pick a few of the trends and mix them into my everyday wardrobe. For instance, my recent splurge at the Juicy Couture outlet (they have an outlet within 30 minutes of me = Aaaah!)

Juicy Couture Faux fur trim Puffer Vest in Angel

(comes also in black & bilberry)

Retail price $248 (*dies*) - I still splurged - After 40% off the outlet price I ended up paying around $100 - but it will always be a winter favorite for me!

I am a huge fan girl of this brand - it is fun, girly, and really incorporates the trends into something wearable. I know the tracksuit trend has kind of passed, but I love wearing Juicy tracksuits to the mall and especially when traveling. Comfort has always been paramount to me!

I have always wanted a tracksuit, but never was willing to pay near $200 for a set - if you're lucky, you can snag one at an outlet for around $60! Still probably overpriced, but...I love my Juicy! I still have to factor in the price of hemming - the tracksuit pants were made for people much taller than 5'2... -_-

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I went to see Harry Potter over the weekend. Was I the only one that cried at the end??? I'm such a sap! ;_; Emma Watson (Hermoine) dresses so lovely throughout...

Time for work - have a lovely, warm, bundledup day!

♥ Irene

* Scans compliments of the Japanese magazine scan community on LJ!

Hawaiian Summer ♥ - Sweet June 2010 scans

**Picture heavy post!!!**

So if you lovely ladies don't already know, I am madly in love with HAWAII ♥. I've been there once in my life, but merely visiting brought me a sense of peace and belonging. The natural beauty of the islands is truly unmatched. The people there are incredibly friendly, the shave ice cannot be beat, and the views will forever imprint your brain with images of true paradise. A trip to Hawaii just leaves you in awe!

I was pleasantly surprised to find a nice spread chock-full of Hawaiian beachy goodness in the latest issue of "Sweet"! The beautiful Ms. Nic Nic from "Bang Bang She Shoots" has some scans up as well from this edition and I fully agree that this is one of my favorite Japanese magazines because it appeals to people older than 20. LOL.

The timeless and age-resistant Ayu graces probably her 1,000,000th cover :) She is so flawless it hurts!

The spread is titled "Alice in Hawaii" Wish it could be more along the lines of "Irene in Hawaii" LOL



Love the Summer vacation getaway clothing - so breezy and comfy!



















































An 'out-takes' photo from the first photo!



[mini rant]

Alice must be one of the magazine's models that reappears time and again...I failed to mention this beforehand because I did not want it to desecrate your enjoyment of these fine Hawaiian photos...BUT Alice keeps making this face or doing something with her mouth that MAJORLY irks me! Why the endless assortment of pouts? Did you just down a gallon of lemon juice? Stop taking yourself so seriously - you're in freaking HAWAII!!! They should have picked somebody that had a sunny disposition to match the sunny island feel!

[end rant]

Maybe I'm just jealous...I would probably just be smiling from ear to ear nonstop in every single photo!

*sigh*

I still want a cute mad ruffly bikini since well...ruffles are good for people like me ;)

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Okay couldn't resist...



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Since this post is so Summer-oriented, just wanted to mention that I will be hosting a Summer-love contest shortly with equally lovable prizes! :)

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To all my lovely readers, enjoy the rest of the week and get some SUN (but don't forget the sunscreen)!