Girl2go - The current Shibuya 109 gal look!
This photo was taken from the latest December issue of Egg Magazine in Japan which is a popular fashion magazine for young gals in Japan. Most of the gals photographed in the magazine are photographed in and around the infamous Shibuya 109 shopping center in Tokyo, Japan. Shibuya 109 is the Japanese Fashion Gal center of the world no doubt. For guys, it`s pure eye candy and a must see if you are ever in town. You won`t see anything quite like it especially if you visit during any exciting fashion trend.
So, what are the Shibuya gals doing now? Well, lots of things and they certainly have lots of looks. The photo below depicts what they are wearing of late. Over the knee boots are probably the biggest thing now. They cost over two hundred dollars for most popular pairs of knee high or over the knee boots and it`s quite common for gals to have 2 or 3 pairs of them. Most notably popular are the shiny types as you see in the photograph. It gets cold in Japan and with the arrival of the micro miniskirt and hotpants, I think the gals are going longer with the boots to stay warm.
You`ll also see plenty of colors ranging from yellows, purples, pinks, whites, reds, etc which is very common with the Shibuya 109 Gal. Hair, nails, makeup, and tans are also very popular however, the excessive makeup made popular by the Manba Gal has somewhat taken a break. It`s still there and in my opinion will always have a place in Shibuya, but the trend at the moment is more centered on the boots and tight clothing rather than the makeup and hair. However, for the Shibuya Gal it`s all about the complete package and not one particular thing, so you`ll definitely see them doing there best to incorporate all areas of the look as much as possible.
You will also notice more long sweaters and longer trenchcoats as the Winter season approaches. Why the long coats?? Well for one it does get colder and it`s a pain in the neck driving in Tokyo, so many of these gals have to walk the streets or catch the trains. Another important reason is the fact that when I say miniskirts, I mean extremely short skirts. Most gals in Japan wear T-backs and so if they climb the stairs in the train station or ride the escalator, they most surely will reveal their underside, so it`s a must that they have some way to cover up. Many will simply use their hands, handbags, or their boyfriend to stand behind them. Those stairs are steep and believe it or not, there are actually guys who stand at the bottom waiting for gals to forget they have to cover up.
To the guys..if you want a great view you have to actually get into the Shibuya 109 stores and shop with the gals. This is extremely hard to do if you don`t have a Japanese Gal yourself because Japanese men do not usually enter the stores, but rather stay outside the shop and wait. I find this to be insane because it is so much fun hanging out inside the stores with your girlfriend ( in my case my wife ), and talking with all the staff. It is so funny to see all the Shibuya Gals walking into the store with long coats on and suddenly taking them off as they enter the shops. There`s a huge rush of confidence, excitement, and fun that fills the air for these gals of all ages inside Shibuya 109. So do check it out and definitely bring your own gal. That`s important!

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