Spring is in the air with continuously warmer days in Tokyo.
In the fashion scene, we see fabulous dresses in vivid, bold hues as representative colors of spring. Here are some of my choices for the theme of “Sweet and lovely dresses” from ViVi.

Simply love stripes or ghingham check that has long been favorite regulars on Japanese fashion styles. But by blending in hot trend details like sheer and scallop designs, cute frills or laces, regular prints are back with a modern twist in the hands of Japanese fashion designers.

How about showing up for weekend dates in one these casual and cute dresses?

The long dreadful winter is about to come to an end finally! If the weather doesn’t speak of anything, ViVi magazine’s lovely floral dresses are certainly going to. They reminded us of blooming spring flowers (o^-^o)

Japanese’s floral dresses trend see large flowers with prints that are blurry or water color like. Ideas like draping a knit over the shoulder or pairing with parkas or denim jackets creates an altogether different styles.

If floral dresses are too sweet for your liking, dresses like these dreamy floral prints that aren’t detail emphasizing, might be worth a try =^-^=

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Think again if you thought that caps are either for guys only or when you have bad hair days.

In Japanese fashion world, they look set to become a trend this spring.
Expect to see lots of fanciful design caps like metallic, bold prints, studs, leathers or even simple ones like denims occupying boutique shelves.

Three reasons why I would want to own a cap.
1. I don’t want to spend too much time to style my hair.
2. Caps sort of make up the lack of lustre for coordinates that look too simple.
3. I need a cap as a shield against the sun.

Here are some cap coordination ideas for the complete stylish look from ViVi.
How do you think?

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ViVi’s cute model Arisa Yagi shows you how to dress up to look fabulous for the cold early spring with some of her fashion items from winter.
Are any of these sweet lovely styles to your liking?

Tokyo snowed yesterday, for the second time, this winter.
It was freezing cold {{(>-<)}}

And so, it has been a while since we last saw ViVi magazine’s fashion, so here are some of my picks.

Sheer delicate fabrics, in motifs of floral lace will be the next trend to look out for in the upcoming spring. We see some changes on floral laces where the floral patterns became larger. The prints are all over dresses, blouses and even peplums and colors like blue and yellow looks just so lovely and all set to welcome spring (^-^)

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Its time to warm up your cold harsh winter with some color of spring.
My spring fashion check will begin with some colorful shoes collection from Ray.

From studded to tassel pumps, bows & studs pumps and lace pumps!
Fans of flat pumps loafers must be real glad to know Japanese styles flat shoes have choices these wide to offer (*o*)!!

Artistic wedges with Kawaii handicraft-like embroideries looks set to become the next trend for Japanese platform shoes & sandals.
Oh please,,, I need one of these to parade around with m(_ _)m

The trend for platform sneakers continues through the spring. “Casualness and simplicity” —– is still the best.

Sweet, colorful floral printed pumps. Spring is in the air!

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Some sweet, lovely coordination from Ray’s youthful styles selection.

The theme is coordinating soft, fluffy knits with sweet short skirts in tulle or classy embroideries designs & plaid or pastel tone shorts. Causal and girly outfits giving an energetic feel in the middle of winter!

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Fashion coordinates from Ray magazine’s “layering techniques” corner.
Four casual styles to choose from if your are in the mood to dress up for weekends or dates.

1. Salopette denim paired with shirt and cardigan got the thumbs up for the cute boyish style.
2,3. Turn sweet and girly with a short plaid skirt paired with V-neck cardigan or fit and flare tube dress over a lace black top, the winter version of wearing a tube dress.
4. Get feminine & ladylike next with maxi dress worn over turtle neck top.

With the coats on, these coordinate create an altogether different style. Have to say that I love Ray’s brilliant choice of coats!
Is any of Ray’s layering techniques helpful for you?

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Fashion coordinates for year 2013 begin with those from Ray magazine.

Without even realizing, monochromatic black and white tends to fill our wardrobe during the winter and the result can be boring.

Ray teaches how to avoid stereotype styles using red coat as the key item, to mix and match. Four convenient ways to create a variety of styles with a red coat. Feminine elegant lady-like styles? Or sweet & casual girl next door styles?
Which is your favorite?

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Scratching your head for what to wear for upcoming year end or new year dinners, parties or events? Ray magazine has came up with a corner that introduces some fashion coordinates specially for such occasions.

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