ALT Style

Fashionable and functional in Japan!

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ALT Style Status Update

So. I have many pictures to update. I have some new outfits to share. I also am dealing with horrific, crippling depression and image issues right now. That said, part of the purpose of this blog was to help me feel more confident, help remind other not-teensy, non-white people in Japan that they rock, too, and give all of us inspiration to look awesome and express ourselves even with work dress codes. So I pose a question: who wants me to bring this blog back sooner rather than later? Like/reblog to let me know! Thanks!

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Lace peplum shirt: Honey’s Camisole: Tutuanna Cool Inner tank in black Capris: Uniqlo Slim Fit Socks: Tutuanna Shoes: Luminairie

I don’t care what people say, I love peplum! Cut and fabric can make all the difference when turning a white shirt/black pants look into something a bit more fun, and the lace and cut of this top make it a lot more interesting than another top might be. The black tank top I think makes things a bit more stylish, too, instead of trying to blend in with the white lace. The heat is kicking up here!

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 Hair Clip: “When Marnie Was There” official merchandise Shirt and tank top set: Clef du Sol Capris: You+Me Town Socks: Tutuanna Shoes: Luminairie

Did you know Japan has four seasons? Or rather, did you know that Japan switches between seasons on a dime, and out of nowhere we went from cool spring weather to Cool Biz summer weather literally in a day? So here’s my typical elementary summer work look. Light, breathable, unlikely to cause a fuss with bare shoulders...good!

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Submitted by dontbeanassharry:

I made a reading nook/meditation station.

Sweatshirt: Spinns

Skirt: Holley Tea Time

Petticoat: Closetchild

Tights: 3 Coins

Backpack: Galaxxxy

Book: Blood Work: A Tale of Murder and Medicine in the Scientific Revolution by Holly Tucker

Boy: Cee

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANT

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ALT Style Schedule Change

Due to Golden Week and weather changes, ALT Style has been a bit...lax in posting. Sorry :( Right now, I think I may be cutting back to 1-2 new outfits a week, plus any submissions or TBT stuff I come across, until things calm down a bit. In the meantime, if there are certain types of styles you’d like to see or anything you wish to submit, please do so! :) So far, everything I’ve received as a submission has been amazing and shared, so don’t be afraid!

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Submitted by dontbeanassharry:

For alt-style, sensei’s off style strikes again

I didn’t want to go full pastel today, so I went with a mix.

Hat: ¥400 store Backpack: Galaxxxy Jacket: H&M Skull shirt: wow I cannot remember Skeleton hand charm: Tokyu Hands Jeans: GAP Shoes: Marshalls

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Earring/necklace set: Liz Lisa Shirt: Liz Lisa Jumper: Liz Lisa Tights: Tabbisocks Midnight Garden Sheer Printed Tights Shoes: Luminairie

Taken during a gorgeous April day in Kyoto! Because nothing says spring like SO MANY FLORAL MOTIFS EVERYWHERE.

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Throwback Thursday: The Purikura Project, 14th March 2015

jupiterstarchild (left) Shirt: Dazzlin’ Hair clips: Liz Lisa Corset: Cyber Skirt: Groupon Japan Stockings: Leg Avenue Sheer Pinstriped Thigh Highs with Bows Shoes: Luminarie

thepurplebug (right) Shirt/Dress: Unknown shop from the UK Undershirt: Tutuanna Jeans: Shimamura Socks: Tutuanna Shoes: ??? The Purikura Project is a weekly photo challenge to document changes over the course of one year. This is from week 35

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Submitted by thepurplebug:

Jacket: ScoLar T-Shirt: TeeFury Jeans: Shimamura Shoes: ASDA

Casual geek stye for a day out in Kyoto! Just because you never see jeans and t-shirts around town in Japan doesn’t mean you have to stop wearing them if that’s your style!

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Shirt: GU Heattech Overshirt...thinige: You+Me Town Necklace: Heirloom Pants: New York and Compnay Shoes: Merino

Can I rave about this shirt for a minute? This purple thing is the most versatile thing in my wardrobe. It’s great for layering and looks good on its own, too, so basically I can wear it any time of year that I want! In summer, just pair it with a tank top and voila, cool and breezy and work-apropo, for winter layer it on over a thick turtleneck and maybe toss on a suit jacket fr extra snazz, or wear it like so...and with any number of color combinations and patterns. Love it! AND IT HAS POCKETS.

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Shirt: axes femme Cardigan: Honey’s Skirt: Clef du Sol Tights: Caprezio dance series Shoes: Luminairie

It’s warm enough to not layer except for cardigans! And it’s so, so nice! It’s so nice I could just go out out and dance for joy!

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Throwback Thursday: The Purikura Project, 26th January 2015

jupiterstarchild (right) Sweater: Liz Lisa Skirt: axes femme Left Warmers: Sock Dreams Super Long Ribbed Legwarmers in burgundy Shoes: Merino

thepurplebug (left) Hoodie: Primark Jeans: Shimamura Shoes: ??? The Purikura Project is a weekly photo challenge to document changes over the course of one year. This is from week 28.

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Submitted by dontbeanassharry:

Paging alt-style~

Another day of Sensei’s Off Style. I had a particularly hard week, so for a sunny day to meet friends I decided to break out the pastels in an attempt to become candy. I am slowly transforming, but need a few more pieces until my pastel boy dreams are complete. As soon as I find some matching pastel shorts I will be good to go~

Jacket: Forever 21

Sweatshirt: 400-yen store

Tiny Shorts: GAP

Tights and socks: 300-yen store

Shoes: G2

As one of the friend’s present at this meeting, I can attest to how candy-like and delicious this looked in person. Also, the shoes, tights, and socks together were like pastel Rainbow Brite, which is always awesome.

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Hairclip: The Stone Market Shirt: Kohl’s Camisole: Liz Lisa Skirt: Ross Tights: Caprezio dance tights Shoes: Luminairie

The weather took a turn for the glorious, so today I decided to take advantage of weather warm enough for filmy tops and go for it! A bit of green sparkle and floral patterns helped me feel spring-y, and the skirt is heavy and stretchy enough that I can wear it to the elementary school with only minimal danger, as well as to the junior high school when I’m sick of black! With a cute cardigan in the mornings when it’s cool, this is a great late spring outfit!

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Throwback Thursday: The Purikura Project, 18th January 2015

jupiterstarchild (left) Sweater: Liz Lisa Jeans: H&M Shoes: Sketchers

thepurplebug (right) Shirt: ScoLar Jeans: Shimamura Shoes: ABC Mart The Purikura Project is a weekly photo challenge to document changes over the course of one year. This is from week 27.

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Jacket: Clef du Sol Shirt: You+Me Town Pants: New York and Company Socks: Sockwell Circular Compression Socks Shoes: Merino

Spring is tricky because it’s too cool for single layers in the morning but too warm for multiple layers in the afternoon. So this time of year, suit jackets and cardigans are my best friend. Since we had introductory lessons today, I figured professional was a good look, but I tried to mix it up a bit with a bright red shirt that would look nice when it got too hot for the jacket, and a little bit of sparkle in my hairclip and necklace.

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Submitted by K!

Makeup: Kat Von D foundation and eyeshadow, Kat Von D tattoo liner in Trooper, Kat Von D blush in Belissima, Monarch palette Jacket:  TCEC Shirt: ALGOQUINS Pants: ALGONQUINS Boots: Forever 21