Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Introduction

Hi there!

I would like to be known as Rei. I am a college student currently studying animation, which it is not working so well for me right now...(More on this later) I have lived my entire life in Chicago and I love this city. It has it's ups and downs just like any other place but this is what I call home.

I grew up loving animation and got into anime when I was in 5th grade. My very first anime was Project A-Ko and I loved it! It led me to venture into the world of anime even deeper. I started going to conventions and made many friends along the way.

I have never really had a style of my own. I would copy what everyone else was wearing because that's what was in at the time. When I was in highschool, I was sort of a rocker. I wore bondage pants, band tees, and hoodies. I didn't like being labled but I became part of the punk/goth/alternative group. After highschool, I found myself gaining weight and wearing nothing but jeans and t-shirts.

I had learned of the gyaru style just before I entered college. I admired it so much but I didn't know where to start or who to talk to about this style. At some point I ventured into Visual Kei and I loved it but it was hard to maintain and I didn't have much confidence in my looks. I still don't have too much confidence and I am a little shy but I am taking a huge leap to boost it and explore the world of fashion.

I want anyone who is trying to transition to gal but don't know where to start or how to start to join me as I showcase my own transformation from plain Jane to Gyaru.  I will post things about my daily life, makeup, fashion, weight loss journey and anything I find interesting or gyaru related.

Please join me for the Gaijin Gyaru Revolution!