Do you want to look adorable and unique? If so, kawaii could be the perfect style for you. As a popular culture term, kawaii (可愛い), pronounced as “ka-wa-i”, means adorable in Japanese. Kawaii is a style that uses bright and cheerful colors and characters, such as Rilakkuma or Little Twin Stars to create a memorable image and lifestyle. Kawaii is quite popular among older Japanese teenagers, and this style has caught the attention of many people around the world.
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Part 1 of 2: Dress in Kawaii Style
Step 1. Wear T-shirts with bold designs and pastel colors
Dressing kawaii is a personal process, but you need to make sure that you wear at least one main piece of clothing for every appearance you make. Look for a balance between comfort and trend.
- Graphic t-shirts and sweaters can be comfortable main outfits to accentuate. You can wear anime-themed t-shirts with character images to animal-themed sweaters. For example, you can wear a sweater that is designed to resemble a panda's face.
- Choose pastel colors. Kawaii style often balances flashy designs with soft colors. Try to mix your clothes using basic colors like beige, ballet pink, lavender, light green, and light blue.
- Update classic styles with adorable designs. For example, use a pair of plain cream Converse shoes to decorate with cute objects such as a picture of a cat or an ice cream cone. If you customize the clothes that you will wear yourself, you can create unique clothes that are not found anywhere else.
- Add tassel. A cute baby look is an important aspect of kawaii style. Try wearing blouses, dresses, and socks with lots of tassels or pleats.
Step 2. Follow kawaii blogs and make your own style board
Like any other style, kawaii is changing. You won't see many people displaying kawaii style on the streets, unless you live in Japan. Therefore, try to find information on the internet to help you get the latest information on kawaii styles and clothes.
- For example, recent kawaii trends include pleated girls' uniform skirts and thick layered sweaters in classic kawaii pastel colors.
- Use search terms like “kawaii” and “Japanese fashion” on Tumblr to see pages featuring the latest kawaii style photos. Follow blogs that catch your eye and use the information from those blogs as inspiration to create new looks with existing outfits.
- Make a kawaii board online. Use sites like Pinterest or Polyvore to find out what trends you like and save your own ideal outfit combination.
Step 3. Choose clothes that are not too revealing
Kawaii clothes do look appropriate and fit the body shape, but still leave imagination. This style maintains a plain yet cheerful aspect. Keep in mind that kawaii displays a balance of various aspects.
For example, if you want to wear a short skirt, try pairing it with thigh-high socks, a long-sleeved top, and large platform shoes
Step 4. Duplicate or match outfits beautifully
Pairing or mixing outfits is an important key in the kawaii trend, regardless of the particular type of kawaii style you want to display.
- Mix and match cheerful patterns with bright colors.
- Wear bright colored leggings or stockings, and pair with a ruffled skirt or dress.
- Pair a white long-sleeved top with a colorful sleeveless dress.
Step 5. Add kawaii signature accessories
Adorable and elaborate accessories are the hallmark of kawaii. In addition, accessories that are light in color or have a “chibi” design (small manga or anime characters with heads that are larger than the original) are quite popular choices.
Carry an adorable tamagotchi kit or stuffed animal with you at all times. Small tamagotchi sets can be attached to key chains or necklaces, while stuffed animals can be tucked in a bag, with the head part left "out". Some stuffed animals even have Velcro padding at the ends so they can be hung around the shoulders
Step 6. Carry a bag with you at all times
This is a handy way to carry your belongings, as well as another way to show off your unique style.
- Use a sling bag (messenger bag). You can buy a plain colored sling bag and decorate it with pins and kawaii embroidery, or paint it with fabric paint. The sling bag also provides plenty of room to carry a laptop, notebook or games.
- Look for a unique cross-body bag. Many wallets or handbags are designed for the kawaii style. For example, you can look for bags with large ribbons, bags shaped like animals, cloud-shaped handbags, or purses with lots of tassels.
- Try going to auction sites like eBay or craft sites like Etsy for interesting and inexpensive bags that not many others have.
Step 7. Manage your belongings
Having adorable everyday items that fit your style is an important part of the kawaii trend.
- For example, if you use a plain blue binder and a yellow pencil at school, the two don't form a mix that fits your style.
- Buy some cute stationery, lunch boxes, and bags. You can order them on the internet if such items are not available in the area where you live.
- If you can't afford it, ask for kawaii-style items as birthday or holiday gifts.
Part 2 of 2: Creating Kawaii Makeup and Hairstyles
Step 1. Apply basic makeup sparingly
Use a light foundation that looks natural. Avoid using a different base that looks too thick to cause cracking. Also, only use a small amount of blush on the cheeks.
Step 2. Focus on the eyes
In the kawaii style, you need to highlight the shape of the eyes that are round and wide. Use lots of black mascara on the top and bottom lashes.
- If you are using a liner, apply a black liquid shadow near the lash line. Don't make curves outward (like a cat's eye or cat's eye look).
- Use colorful eyes. Choose dark eyes with bright and cheerful colors. Avoid the smoky eye look because this style is more sexy, and not kawaii.
- Use a white or skin color pencil on the eye line. This way, your eyes will appear brighter and wider.
Step 3. Put on a nude lipstick
In the kawaii style, you should use a pink or coral lipstick instead of a dark color. In addition, apply enough lip gloss.
If you have a dark skin tone, you can use lipstick with a darker pink or even purple
Step 4. Make sure your nails look neat and polished
You need to use transparent or pink nail polish to bring out a plain and adorable look. Kawaii style does not use neon or dark colors.
You should also make sure your nails are short and neatly curved
Step 5. Apply perfume on the body
Perfume will add additional points to your kawaii appearance. Choose a perfume that smells soft and sweet, or a perfume with a floral scent.
Spray perfume on wrists and neck to taste
Step 6. Try bangs or throw bangs
The classic kawaii hairstyle is long (or medium) hair with thick bangs that fall in front of the forehead.
If you're hesitant to trim your bangs, try using fake bangs clips
Step 7. Try coloring your hair
If you want to maximize your kawaii look, you can dye your hair. Typical kawaii hair colors include pink, lavender, or blonde to white.
Step 8. Use hair accessories
Kawaii style pad, hair accessory helps you to stand out from others.
- Find a unique headband or make your own hair accessory. You can use pom-poms, hearts, stars, animal ears, and glitter.
- Try wearing a big hair band.
- Style your hair into a ponytail, and attach hair clips for a more creative look.
Step 9. Try to smile and laugh often
This can accentuate the appearance of your face that is formed from kawaii hairstyles and makeup. A cute little laugh is certainly a hallmark of the kawaii style.
You also have to act or look like children who are very amused or interested in something
Tips
- Regardless of how you dress, people will make fun of you. Don't be upset because they don't deserve to see your annoyance. Just face them with a smile.
- Try to be cheerful and optimistic, unless something really upsets you. People with this attitude usually seem very kawaii.
- You do not have to end all your sentences with the word " desu " to appear kawaii.
- Kawaii can also be combined with other styles, such as goth. If you find kawaii accessories in black or something like that, they can still bring out the kawaii side. Keep in mind that although it can be combined with other styles, your kawaii style is still an attractive look.
