- Jan 15, 2025
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Do you ever read books to gain a deeper understanding of a work's world or your favorite characters?
I'd like to share a few of my recommendations, so please let me know your favorites, too!
Book titles follow the original notation.
[イラストレーターのための レトロファッション大図鑑]
amazon→dp/4046070900
[日本の化粧の変遷100年]
amazon→dp/4768318525
I read this to better enjoy works set in the Meiji through Showa eras.(Meiji to Showa = 1860s–1989)
Learning about the clothing and makeup of the time deepened my understanding of the worlds depicted in those works.
It was also fun to actually try out the vintage makeup styles myself; it made me feel a bit like I was cosplaying.
[イラストレーターのための 現代ファッション大図鑑]
amazon→dp/4046063106
It's fun to imagine the kind of clothes a character might wear.
I'm not very fashion-savvy, so this comes in handy when I want to picture a character looking stylish.
[推し色に染まる 推し活メイク]
amazon→dp/B0CK4QHHJQ
For some reason, I've always gravitated toward characters who look good in purple (lol).
In Japan, brown, orange, and beige tones have dominated makeup trends since the 2010s, so colorful eye makeup isn't very common.
I use this book as inspiration for makeup looks based on my favorite characters. It's a fun way to express my love for them in real life.
I'd like to share a few of my recommendations, so please let me know your favorites, too!
Book titles follow the original notation.
[イラストレーターのための レトロファッション大図鑑]amazon→dp/4046070900
[日本の化粧の変遷100年]amazon→dp/4768318525
I read this to better enjoy works set in the Meiji through Showa eras.(Meiji to Showa = 1860s–1989)
Learning about the clothing and makeup of the time deepened my understanding of the worlds depicted in those works.
It was also fun to actually try out the vintage makeup styles myself; it made me feel a bit like I was cosplaying.
[イラストレーターのための 現代ファッション大図鑑]amazon→dp/4046063106
It's fun to imagine the kind of clothes a character might wear.
I'm not very fashion-savvy, so this comes in handy when I want to picture a character looking stylish.
[推し色に染まる 推し活メイク]amazon→dp/B0CK4QHHJQ
For some reason, I've always gravitated toward characters who look good in purple (lol).
In Japan, brown, orange, and beige tones have dominated makeup trends since the 2010s, so colorful eye makeup isn't very common.
I use this book as inspiration for makeup looks based on my favorite characters. It's a fun way to express my love for them in real life.
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