Magazines & Blister Defense
Monday, June 14th, 2010 | 46 Comments 
Well I had more Popteen scans to share but Photoshop decided to be a jerk and crash with all of them unsaved…. so yeaaaaaaaaa~ 
hahahaa~ 
I received the July issue of Ranzuki today! I purchased it from the lovely Sara Mari here! :driftingheart:
I love Ranzuki~ 
I should really get a subscription but I always talk myself out of it. 
My magazine store doesn’t get it in so I can’t just “pick it up” and of course I could buy it online, but then again, I always talk myself out of it~ 
But I really do love the casual looks in this mag. Really the best amekaji and surf styles 
I also got an issue of Better Homes & Gardens today… ??? Turns out it’s a year subscription gift from my Grandmother! A’WWWWWWWW! 
I used to gaze at this magazine at her house as a kid dreaming “some day~ I’ll have a big house & garden!” 
But now that I’m older (with a condo & a balcony garden instead, lol,) I still find it to be a helpful magazine with recipes, container garden ideas, and organization ideas! 
I look for to the HOLIDAY ISSUES so much :good:
I used that Blister Defense stick with a pair of my stiffest, blister-causing heels today! 
I have to say, I’m impressed~~ :good: I mean, the concept is simple. It’s basically just an oversized chap-stick you apply to your foot 
(lol) where blisters can occur. I reapplied it a few times today, just to be sure and NO BLISTERS! I even decided to push it and wear the red pumps to & from the train station! I rarely wear my heels to the train! Instead I pack my heels in a bag and wear flip flops or walking shoes. 
It’s not a miracle worker but it seriously will aid in the prevention of un-comfy shoe-caused blisters! 
I’d buy it again~
Here are the red heels and my work coordinate from today~~~ 
Unrelated but, isn’t this scarf pretty???! I got it from Old Navy. I had seen it when I first went in to look at bathing suits. I was hesitant to buy it at first because I wasn’t sure what to use it for (it’s a huge wrap scarf!) So I kept passing it up, but Mike bought some clothes here the other day so I broke down & got it.
Figured I could at least use it as a bathing suit cover up, or a wrap skirt, or wrap tube top, or just a scarf, or giant head scarf pirate style…. HA! I told you it was huge!
It sorta reminded me of the Spring 2008 Alba Rosa collection that featured Rinka!
Pfffffffffffft btw I didn’t even notice Emihamu was in last month’s Popteen Pop Girls section! Hahahahaa! I was flippin’ through & saw it tonight. She was opposite of the newest Popteen model, Carolina, and I must have been distracted by the fact Carolina is only 13, hahahaa!
Oh yea, AND SURPRISE! Blogging 2 nights in a row! haahaa! 
Jenny posted at 9:47 pm ; Monday
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Jenny
I love those red shoes you have there! I remember seeing them on your blog before but I forgot where you got them~? I might have to give those blister defense a try because a lot of my summer shoes give me blisters :(
Let’s see~~~ I got them a while ago at a DSW store I think
Oh my gosh, I know! I can’t believe Carolina’s only 13…
In “some” shots she looks slightly older…
But that’s only because the whole gyaru style makes people look slightly younger..? (Imo)
I like your gray polka-dot cardigan! I need more cardigans etc!
*is already looking forward to fall-fashion~~*
Emihamu reminds me of Nana~~ ^^
She sorta does look a bit Nana’ish
nice スタイル～look so perfect for work too ♥
I just have to say, i love your blogs.
Why thankies
Yaaay~ thank you for the review! I will definitely pick up the Blister Defense!
& I’ve been meaning to pick up a better homes & gardens, but I will feel sooo olddd lol
~but since I love cooking and am trying to “establish a home” I should read it xD
p.s. your work outfits are always so perfect! stylish~but very professional
I am just impressed that the magazine reached you that quickly, the post usually takes its sweet time haha!
I love your work coordinate, it’s totally appropriate but its stylish and cute. If I ever start working again haha, I will have to put more effort into my outfits. And I’m very glad to hear that the blister cream actually works, although I have more trouble with shoes rubbing my skin off and making open sores.
What is UP with Carolina anyway? I didn’t realize that she was a pre-teen, obviously she looks like a teen, but it’s a bit sad to see young people look old before their time. And her style…well why don’t they style her??
It’s sorta surprising too, you’re definitely not alone in this Carolina thing! I thought she was cute in this VERY SHORT spotlight they did with her earlier this year (though I didn’t know she was 13 then.) But then they made her a full model like OVERNIGHT wtf and cute turned to… annoyance for me. Hmmmmmmm I think I’ll blog about this haahahaaa~~
I have also been contemplating about getting the july issue of ranzuki but you gave me the extra push
. Thats so sweet of your grandma to get you that magazine subcription for a year, I love how the people that love us pay attention to the little things that make us happy, and surprise us. Your work cordinate is pretty I love how your red shoes stand out. The oldnavy scarf is very summery, its pretty. Those popteen models keep getting younger and younger, but i doubt that they can get younger than 13 though 
Yea I think 12 & under is definitely Seventeen territory or even better, Nicola!!!
Rinka is so esoteric - its’ like you can’t tell what nationality she is
The colors on that scarf are amazing - very Indian! You should try wrapping your head with it like Erika Badu haha
The white tie-bow is fantastic on your coordinate. You know what I want to do??? get some sandals and tie up the ankles with big soft tie-bows like that! LET’S DO IT
SOUNDS FANTASTICAL
Yayayayay! You blogged again!
Anyways, i adored your outfit. It was the cutest thing ^-^
Where did you get your tan pants? I really love them, but nothing ever fits my height. (5′4′’
Zankyou ^^
They’re the matchstick corduroy pants from J Crew. No worries I’m 5′ 1″ and these fit even when unrolled. They make “short” versions of their pants thank god LOL
hey jenny! two random questions:
1. what is the name of the cute anime hello kitty looking bear character? i think i saw you mention him in a past blog post but i can’t remember! he is tan color.
2. whats the easiest way to get false eyelashes as close to your natural lash line as possible? i can’t seem to get it right and i keep getting a double lash look!
thanks!
1: Rilakkuma [リラックマ] ??
2: There’s some youtube videos out there that show how to place lashes as close as possible. Are you using black eyeliner first? Definitely use black eyeliner b/c this will hide any “gaps.” I find placing themon then pinching your natural lashes & the fakes together helps scoot the fakes close to the lash line. Don’t want to pinch too much though because you don’t want the fakes actually ON your lashes either (ouch ouch!)
Oh that grey cardigan is really cute! It’s so hard to find dotted cardigans ;___;
How sweet of your grandmother to give you a subscription of Better Homes and Garden. I love looking at home decoration magazines and home furniture catalogs.
I love your work coode!
the bow and the dotted cardigan (btw where did you get it? ;D) make it really oshare and the red shoes stand out so nicely as the only bright color
The cardi’s from Target! I bought it on clearance a year or so ago
yay to blogging 2 nghts in a row! Love your work outfit too!
I am lemming for a silk scarf from Accessorize too. Pricey again!
Did you get your red heels from online?
No I actually bought them at a store called DSW. It’s like a TJMaxx or Marshall’s for shoes.
The scarf is so pretty
I love all the colours. I always like pretty scarves but never know how best to wear them.
Wahh I’d love a Homes & Gardens magazine subscription. That’s the best surprise present
Will have to try that blister defense, and that scarf is so cute! :-)
Yay for blogging 2 nights in a row~!! ;D
Such a sweet present from your grandma & I must say I love love your work coordinates! So cute & casual & put-together! You remind me of a J.Crew girl, haha ❤
The scarf you picked up is absolutely gorgeous too~ can’t wait to see what you do with it!
Maybe the actual J Crew brand cords resonate throughout the entire outfit!? Haahaa, actually yea, I just sorta dress J Crew style for work b/c it blends in OK~~~ even so I still get comments. Like on this outfit someone at work called me “some chick with red pumps on” and asked me to “click my heels together 3 times Dorothy.”
How cute of your grandma to get you that subscription! I must say, I’ve been quite keen on that magazine lately, too. I take it as a sign of “getting old”
Glad the blister- preventer worked!
That scarf is very summerly : D Perfect for the beach!
Wow, Carolina is only 13? I tried to find some images of her, but it was only a few in her blog!
I’ll scan some in and share em here
Holy crap, Carolina is only 13? Wow!! :O
I need something stop stop blisters so I’ll definitely check to product you recommended out!
I absolutely love the jacket you’ve got on!!! Polkadots, so cute!
That dot cardigan is adorable! You are a trooper to wear heels to & from your commute. I couldn’t even do that when I was taking the train (and that even with driving part of the way)! I almost exclusively wear flats to work now. Haha!
Seriously it was tough! I used to wear my heels to & from the train but then I was like EFF THIS and got a big “train bag” that I pack my heels into instead now! Haahaa! But I did it! I wanted to give this stuff the ultimate test!
Love that work coordinate. I should start dressing more worky for work, but instead I wear more fun casual stuff!!
That picture of STRAIGHT UP looks like Thalia, noooo jooke, especially since says “in mexico” haha i knew she looked like someone and that seriously like made a brain connection. Panda and Panda’s mom love Thalia..haha…http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/thalia-thalia-257634_440_600.jpg
a 13 year old model….uh..I know they do that in the US so i guess whatevs…
yay too blog posts in a row! I’m gunna follow you in suit right now
Ah no, enjoy dressing fun while you can! I’m bitter about HAVING to dress this way due to our business casual dress code LOL
Ouuuuuu Better Homes and Gardens that magazine is so inspirational
it’s funny when you are doing shopping & u see this nice pretty thing that u don’t know ( at the moment ) what to do with it if it’ll be useful but at the end there’s always something you can do! 
the scarf is absolutely adorable, nice catch!
Hi Jenny! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! Yours is soooo awesome, totally in love with your layout ♥o♥)//!! Lol And that coordinate is really cute! AND you’re from DC! I was living in DC until March, then I moved. I miss DC now though ;_
Free museums, bar hopping in Adams Morgan >w
Well I’m sure DC misses you too!
Thank you so much too btw~~!!
your grandmother was really sweet to get you the Better Homes and Garden subscription.. I love looking at home magazines too .. I love all the tips & ideas I get from there !
Did you ever show how your balcony garden looks like? Balcony gardens are so quaint …
love your work coordinate! those red heels are awesome! thanks for sharing about the blister defense!
i definitely want to try it and pick it up the next time i go to the store ! im glad to hear that you had no blisters.. i want to wear my heels more often too..
and i love that scarf!
This season has gotten off to a rough start so they’re still only tiny little buds but I’ve posted past seasons
Huuuuu blister defense hmmmmm… Do you think it would work on heels that effing rub your skin off??? D:
I love the scarf you bought! Very ethnic, reminds me of Bollywood
Oh yes!
your cardi is adorable~
uuu i need one of those! i keep getting blisters from pretty much all my shoes :(
I love ur grey polka dotted cardi!!! CUTENESS!!