Say hello to GLiA!

ハロー！

My copy of GLiA arrived today from my lovely Japanese friend (thank you~), so I thought I would do a little write up about it...

So what is GLiA? It's the lastest Gal magazine to hit the shelves and it comes from the makers of EGG to which it is the 'older sister'. That may sound a bit odd, I mean how can a magazine be an 'older sister'?! 
Well it's quite simple actually. It's a more mature version of what you would usually find featured in Egg, and is aimed at 20+ rather than the 'teen' crowd Egg usually goes for - like PopSister is to Popteen.

Click on pictures to enlarge!

Who are the models? The makers didn't want to stray too far from their roots, so they picked a handful of well-known models from Egg and a few other gorgeous Gals. Like PopSister, they carried over one of their most successful models to be the spokeswoman, and that was...ろみひ, of course!
She has been with the magazine for years and has always been a fan favourite. Recently her style has matured, along with herself and so she was the perfect choice for GLiA.

Yumachi and Aina join in along with other models such as; Anna Fujita, Yenah Hirano, Iena Hirai, Reina Kizu and more.

And the content...the content is great!!

FASHION

I thought 'night snaps' was a nice idea.

I wanna know what people are partyin' in!

 Plenty of street snaps (9 pages!), categorised in ways such as;

shop staff, outer, hair pieces etc.

MAKE-UP

HAIR 

How to wear this seasons hair accessories.

With 14 pages worth of hair and make-up tutorials, I was sold!!
I don't think many Gal mags offer enough tutorials, and even though some of the make-up in GLiA did look a little similar there was still plenty to choose from and practise with. The hair tutorials were great and had a range of styles for long and short hair.

- final thoughts? - 

As it's a new magazine on the scene it has been compared to other more well-known ones, which is a little unfair. Even so I felt that GLiA holds it own against the other rivals. Slight warning though, don't expect the content to be like EGG because it really isn't...apart from the models. It's more along the lines of Jelly and Happie Nuts. Although I think it has a more refreshing and appealing layout to some similar magazines that like to cram in as much as possible.

If it manages to keep up with the same layout and content it brought out in this issue I think it will soon become a firm favourite~♥


And with a slogan such as; 「Glia is... no rule woman's style bible」 I think it's certainly going to try it's best!!


Disclaimer: I didn't upload the whole magazine as there were so many great pieces that it's definitely worth investing in for yourself. I also apologise for the photos - I don't have a scanner here in Paris.

Say hello to GLiA!

ハロー！

My copy of GLiA arrived today from my lovely Japanese friend (thank you~), so I thought I would do a little write up about it...

So what is GLiA? It's the lastest Gal magazine to hit the shelves and it comes from the makers of EGG to which it is the 'older sister'. That may sound a bit odd, I mean how can a magazine be an 'older sister'?! 
Well it's quite simple actually. It's a more mature version of what you would usually find featured in Egg, and is aimed at 20+ rather than the 'teen' crowd Egg usually goes for - like PopSister is to Popteen.

Click on pictures to enlarge!

Who are the models? The makers didn't want to stray too far from their roots, so they picked a handful of well-known models from Egg and a few other gorgeous Gals. Like PopSister, they carried over one of their most successful models to be the spokeswoman, and that was...ろみひ, of course!
She has been with the magazine for years and has always been a fan favourite. Recently her style has matured, along with herself and so she was the perfect choice for GLiA.

Yumachi and Aina join in along with other models such as; Anna Fujita, Yenah Hirano, Iena Hirai, Reina Kizu and more.

And the content...the content is great!!

FASHION

I thought 'night snaps' was a nice idea.

I wanna know what people are partyin' in!

 Plenty of street snaps (9 pages!), categorised in ways such as;

shop staff, outer, hair pieces etc.

MAKE-UP

HAIR 

How to wear this seasons hair accessories.

With 14 pages worth of hair and make-up tutorials, I was sold!!
I don't think many Gal mags offer enough tutorials, and even though some of the make-up in GLiA did look a little similar there was still plenty to choose from and practise with. The hair tutorials were great and had a range of styles for long and short hair.

- final thoughts? - 

As it's a new magazine on the scene it has been compared to other more well-known ones, which is a little unfair. Even so I felt that GLiA holds it own against the other rivals. Slight warning though, don't expect the content to be like EGG because it really isn't...apart from the models. It's more along the lines of Jelly and Happie Nuts. Although I think it has a more refreshing and appealing layout to some similar magazines that like to cram in as much as possible.

If it manages to keep up with the same layout and content it brought out in this issue I think it will soon become a firm favourite~♥


And with a slogan such as; 「Glia is... no rule woman's style bible」 I think it's certainly going to try it's best!!


Disclaimer: I didn't upload the whole magazine as there were so many great pieces that it's definitely worth investing in for yourself. I also apologise for the photos - I don't have a scanner here in Paris.

Manba Returns?!

I think by now, most of you have seen this from EGG's May issue;

I was intrigued to see it, and read it - especially with a title such as 'Manba Returns!!' We all know Manba is a hit-or-miss topic when it comes to Gal - some say it is out, others say it isn't. Well I decided that I was going to translate this for those who can't read Japanese - and as far as I know there isn't an English source for it at the moment.

So what does it say?

When I/You say 'Manba' it's probably this person.

[meaning this person comes to mind]

"Ka~tan is a charisma Manba who began the 2nd Manba movement.

Now she is a reader model on one magazine and has started a work clothes brand 'kon-burenda'."

Manba Transformation~

"The finished look, all 5 of them applied too much foundation.

They clearly have a border between their face and neck (lol)"

"Mami having her foundation applied by Ka~tan. 

Mami was really nervous in front of her."

"She couldn't apply concealer straight onto the face as the foundation was so dark. Therefore she applied it with a brush."

"I liked that person (referring to Ka~tan), Manya said."

[showing an old issue of EGG with a feature on Ka~tan]

"The last weapon is FACE STICKER DECO!

[They emphasis how great and cute it is for creating a winning look]

"Their hair didn't have much power with their normal style.

Therefore hair extensions/decorations from CARRY were put on."

The desired Manba project finally started!

Going to change to the strongest Manba!

" 'Let's do Manba project!'

Word started of this project through E.GIRLS. To tell you the truth they were inspired by issues of EGG that they had read when Manba was popular - these 5 girls wanted to try Manba (lol).

In fact, they were so eager to do the project that they even made a proposal (project paper) and handed it in directly (lol).

Anyway, let's be Manba~☆

So they met up, but they weren't sure how to be Manba as they weren't around during that time (Kanako was around in that generation?? lol).

To know the special secret (essence) of Manba they invited a girl who is Manba.

Founder of Manba religion: Ka~tan sama ☆☆

She graduated from Manba 6 years ago and [today] there are no signs of Manba on her. [you can't notice she used to be Manba]. However her sense of Manba may be revived [she may became excited with the ex-soul of Manba when she remembered].

She picked up a CANMAKE white concealer (for eyes) and black foundation and began her lecture. 

The 5 girls were confused about using [very] black foundation and massive eye make-up, but they also introduced their own way by themselves and created a new generation of Manba (Neo-Manba), which was a combination of old and new styles." 

Finally, from left to right:

Gugun, Pink Manya, Kawabatan, Mamin, Mira (Daiso?)

[The kanji on the end of some of their names means old woman/hag/bitch]

There you have it! Unfortunately this is more of a special interest piece (likely due to EGG's recent anniversary) and not a proper revival of Manba. But who knows? Maybe people will be inspired by these girls and will feel the call of Manba once again ;D

Special thanks go to my Japanese friend who helped me with the parts I got stuck on! This is not a literal translation, otherwise it wouldn't make much sense. I translated it into English that made more sense but still kept the original meaning.

Manba Returns?!

I think by now, most of you have seen this from EGG's May issue;

I was intrigued to see it, and read it - especially with a title such as 'Manba Returns!!' We all know Manba is a hit-or-miss topic when it comes to Gal - some say it is out, others say it isn't. Well I decided that I was going to translate this for those who can't read Japanese - and as far as I know there isn't an English source for it at the moment.

So what does it say?

When I/You say 'Manba' it's probably this person.

[meaning this person comes to mind]

"Ka~tan is a charisma Manba who began the 2nd Manba movement.

Now she is a reader model on one magazine and has started a work clothes brand 'kon-burenda'."

Manba Transformation~

"The finished look, all 5 of them applied too much foundation.

They clearly have a border between their face and neck (lol)"

"Mami having her foundation applied by Ka~tan. 

Mami was really nervous in front of her."

"She couldn't apply concealer straight onto the face as the foundation was so dark. Therefore she applied it with a brush."

"I liked that person (referring to Ka~tan), Manya said."

[showing an old issue of EGG with a feature on Ka~tan]

"The last weapon is FACE STICKER DECO!

[They emphasis how great and cute it is for creating a winning look]

"Their hair didn't have much power with their normal style.

Therefore hair extensions/decorations from CARRY were put on."

The desired Manba project finally started!

Going to change to the strongest Manba!

" 'Let's do Manba project!'

Word started of this project through E.GIRLS. To tell you the truth they were inspired by issues of EGG that they had read when Manba was popular - these 5 girls wanted to try Manba (lol).

In fact, they were so eager to do the project that they even made a proposal (project paper) and handed it in directly (lol).

Anyway, let's be Manba~☆

So they met up, but they weren't sure how to be Manba as they weren't around during that time (Kanako was around in that generation?? lol).

To know the special secret (essence) of Manba they invited a girl who is Manba.

Founder of Manba religion: Ka~tan sama ☆☆

She graduated from Manba 6 years ago and [today] there are no signs of Manba on her. [you can't notice she used to be Manba]. However her sense of Manba may be revived [she may became excited with the ex-soul of Manba when she remembered].

She picked up a CANMAKE white concealer (for eyes) and black foundation and began her lecture. 

The 5 girls were confused about using [very] black foundation and massive eye make-up, but they also introduced their own way by themselves and created a new generation of Manba (Neo-Manba), which was a combination of old and new styles." 

Finally, from left to right:

Gugun, Pink Manya, Kawabatan, Mamin, Mira (Daiso?)

[The kanji on the end of some of their names means old woman/hag/bitch]

There you have it! Unfortunately this is more of a special interest piece (likely due to EGG's recent anniversary) and not a proper revival of Manba. But who knows? Maybe people will be inspired by these girls and will feel the call of Manba once again ;D

Special thanks go to my Japanese friend who helped me with the parts I got stuck on! This is not a literal translation, otherwise it wouldn't make much sense. I translated it into English that made more sense but still kept the original meaning.

Update & Scans

Just a quick update on the blog etc.
My university informed a friend of mine (because the rest of us don't deserve to know, apparently) that they shall be making a decision about our year abroad tomorrow evening. Hopefully that should relieve some of the stress that has been plaguing me lately...which means the blog shall return to its former glory soon haha

For now, here are a couple of interesting/funny scans (ok, pics, as I didnt have a scanner in Tokyo) I took from last months issues of EGG & AGEHA.

Lolita popping up in AGEHA 

Rough translation:

Chocolate fairies are the maximum sweetness in Lolita.

Ok I haven't practised Japanese since being home but huh?!

And again, with a chocolate theme for Valentines.

A hilarious piece in Ageha.

Because throwin' yo hands up equals hip-hop XD 

This coord from EGG caught my eye, simple and easily do-able.

Also check out the 'Glad News' onepiece on the bottom right.

It's been almost 2 years and GN are still bringing them out (in diff designs), so glad I bagged a similar one in '09.

Another simple yet stylish coord by Nonoka.

I love the oversized blouse trend ♥ 

Last but not least.

Romihi working a lovely head of hair and some cute Spring make-up. I am a fan of the simpler styles in Spring, it just seems to suit the season.

Has anything caught your eye in the latest issues?

What do you guys think of Ageha featuring some 'lolita' styles? 

Update & Scans

Just a quick update on the blog etc.
My university informed a friend of mine (because the rest of us don't deserve to know, apparently) that they shall be making a decision about our year abroad tomorrow evening. Hopefully that should relieve some of the stress that has been plaguing me lately...which means the blog shall return to its former glory soon haha

For now, here are a couple of interesting/funny scans (ok, pics, as I didnt have a scanner in Tokyo) I took from last months issues of EGG & AGEHA.

Lolita popping up in AGEHA 

Rough translation:

Chocolate fairies are the maximum sweetness in Lolita.

Ok I haven't practised Japanese since being home but huh?!

And again, with a chocolate theme for Valentines.

A hilarious piece in Ageha.

Because throwin' yo hands up equals hip-hop XD 

This coord from EGG caught my eye, simple and easily do-able.

Also check out the 'Glad News' onepiece on the bottom right.

It's been almost 2 years and GN are still bringing them out (in diff designs), so glad I bagged a similar one in '09.

Another simple yet stylish coord by Nonoka.

I love the oversized blouse trend ♥ 

Last but not least.

Romihi working a lovely head of hair and some cute Spring make-up. I am a fan of the simpler styles in Spring, it just seems to suit the season.

Has anything caught your eye in the latest issues?

What do you guys think of Ageha featuring some 'lolita' styles?