^ sorry, I understand English is not your first language, but that was the most confusing, if not weirdest post in which you are contradicting yourself constantly (probably because you refuse to compare Ayu with Madonna)

Oh, I thought that would happen someday! Let me say I don't "refuse" it, if it really sounded like that. I just think she has some things together with Cher, being an entertainer more than just a singer or a dancer but many things with Madonna too, a hard tour life etc.. I'm very sorry for that post and my terrible English in it! I guess it has something to do that while writing that post I realized she HAS many things woth Madonna in common! Still, I'm very sorry!

Definitely.

by hairstyle it's ~AT2005, by wig it's AT2006


from acollection
http://i.imgur.com/22plcJGl.jpg

ohh the Rebel Diva at that time :luv2:luv2:luv2

Still, I apologize for that weird postA

that outfit LOL

It looks 2003 to me, her hair is much lighter.

My first thought was one of the fairyland TV performances but after staring at it for a while i'm not so sure lol

What is that dog name?

I liked this article:
http://tocana.jp/2015/10/post_7527_entry_2.html
My Japanese is rudimentary, so I had to translate many of the terms using dictionary, but it talks about how there is overwhelming support for Ayu from the gays, as opposed to general perception that people have of "Nobody has any interest in her!" The person speaking on her character on the second page is really kind, saying her determination to continue to sing despite loneliness is something to be revered. It also talks about her support for the gay community and I think at the end he wishes that people would come around to her again.

^I had found some japanese blogs about gay people talking about Ayu, and some Ayu drag queens over youtube... So, this might actually be the case.

At least the 80% of the Ayu fans (guys) that I know here in Tokyo are gay lol

looks like it is from fairyland era, maybe she just finished performing at a t.v studio and decided to keep the skirt on while leaving?

That kind of skirt and tshirt was a trend before :laugh
Oh the 2000s

The hair looks like the 'wolf' style from fairyland to HEAVEN before it got trimmed. Then she got the super long extensions plus a dark dye job for B&D/(m)u.

That year also had the dark brown/black layer under her reddish brown hair during STEP you towards the end of AT05. So many hair changes in 2005 now that I think about it.

I think it's the same from her performance at Music Fighter.

http://i.imgur.com/5EmRQuu.jpg

Ah yes, I remember now. She had like 4 different versions of the same outfit for that era.

from acollection

http://i.imgur.com/xnOCGhel.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/pAykCiFl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/iGWxo9yl.jpg

Hey, no don't worry! You are entitled to your own opinion of course. I just did not get what you were trying to say. And I thought may be you did not get it either, because you wrote down some similarities between Ayu and Madonna, but considered Ayu more like an entertainer like Cher, because you don't like Madonna. That's how I read it and thought that did not make sense. Thank you for explaining. I personally do think that Ayu has more in common with Madonna than Cher, but hey, whatever. The reason why I like Ayu and don't care about the other two that much, is that her music is really outstanding in a way.

Yea, it was confusing, I see! Also when I say I don't like Madonna I mean it like I just don't care about her. And there are songs of her I like!!! I guess I won't extend that topic because it's just really confusing for everyone! I guess it's okay to say she has things in common with Madonna as with Cher as well. With who she has more in common is something where I think it's better when I just let everyone decide by themself I guess.:)

You can say you don't like Madonna, I can't stand her, don't like her music and have no respect for her, I think its an insult to compare Ayu with hee. You are entitled to like and dislike whomever you wish.

http://i.imgur.com/kwfBRnEl.jpg

Aren't you sick, ayu? Isn't it better to wear normal jeans without so huge holes?

Ayu herself feeded the comparations between Madonna and her since at least 2001... You may not like Madonna for whatever reason you feel fair, but the similarities between the 2 are there.

http://i.imgur.com/uXjIpS6.jpg

lol

What does her jeans have to do with her being sick? I'd rather be concerned over her not resting and working instead :no

It kinda does have something to do with it. she should go home and keep warm but instead she's out, and uncovered. no ayu go to bed.

^ Hm, I said I'd rather be concerned about her working and not resting. Having holes in her jeans does little to no difference.

I'm pretty sure she didn't even stayed outside for more than 15 minutes.

Looks like she had bandages on her legs.

http://i.imgur.com/YLv91l6l.jpg


from acollection

http://i.imgur.com/FiRTEJfl.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ibhA79ll.jpg

一座揃って真夜中の大移動して辿り着いたぜ広島ーーーっっ
いくぜ広島っ かますぜ広島ぁぁぁーっ
#TALimitedlivetour2016 #Day13
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CwKzVfHUIAQIruI.jpg

What is acollection again? Some of those pictures look very as if they were made by friends, family and close co-workers (and perhaps meant to kept private?) I might be wrong of course. Maybe I am crying about nothing, but something feels not really 'right' to see them (at least to me). And it is not that if you are a celebrity, your pictures should be shared anywhere in the world without knowledge. Well, I will shut up when they are published officially. Whether that is a company, Ayu herself or a familymember/friend that has, or we could assume, permission to publish them.
Please, just pretend you did not read this if you find my post ignorant.

@ the TA picture, she looks good, but is she recovering well? I worry about her state. She moves on so quickly. Since her vocals aren't that great lately, I am worried about the worst that could happen.

that is instagram of Ayu's mom

^ I tried to look it up by typing acollection or a.collection in the search bar. Nothing comes up?

EDIT Oh, ignore this. Found it.
Still such a weird account. Allright whatever.

She deleted this photo... :~

I think the @a.collection photos could come from Deji Deji Diary because they do look very personal and not professional made just like the pictures on Deji Deji...

"A COLLECTION" is the name of the company that Ayu helps manage with her mom. Her mom also is in charge of hanaBi (the flower shop) still, I think.

A COLLECTION also has a talent branch that has Miccie and Timmy under their management like how avex is Ayu's management company.

For the most part we have seen all of the photos before in off shot booklets, TA magazine issues, or in magazines like ViVi.

I understand that I was too blunt with my opinion, fair enough but tell me so, don't censor my point of view.

Anyway, moving on.

I really love the pink in her hair, is she wearing contacts?

In regards to her jeans and sickeness, I believe that people think that when you expose yourself to the cold, like with excessively ripped jeans, you can make yourself more sick.

I don't get why she keeps deleting the glamour shots.

^ I think yesterday that was by accident, because she posted this photo again. And maybe few days ago she deleted post because it was something like "thank you for today's show, see you tomorrow" and then next show was cancelled.

"Back to Tokyo"
http://i.imgur.com/WwbG285l.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/lOX8pBVl.png

Ayu is looking like a streetwear princess lately.:luv2

^^ acne studios? is that an unfortunate brand name? ��

Acne Studios is a pretty big brand. Very clean looks from them.

http://www.acnestudios.com/us/en/telde/1EI164-70Q.html

Pretty sure she's in these booties from them.

Oh right, she uses alexanderwang products on her vagina.. #BadTag

I have read that they feel some degree of regret for choosing that name.:laugh
When they first started the brand they thought it was somewhat edgy and if I remember correctly it was just called Acne originally. But they added studios to the name to help make it sound better.
It's a popular brand for mens fashion here in the US. I don't see to many females wearing them or talking about them though. I personally love their jeans.:yes
I think it is interesting that Ayu is kind of getting into streetwear brands like Acne Studios, Off White, Adidas, Y-3 etc.

It's the first time I hate her candid look hahaha That boots with that loose pants are really weird in her.

my winter boots almost same ^^

The Acne Studios Berlin are just two streets away from my home...
I was there and I could say that I dislike mostly everything they sell there... :/
But these Boots are very cool ^^

Kinda funny but she wears some clothes really similar to mine's, loving her style lately :D

special treatment for hair gloss at roi salon

http://i.imgur.com/LJoexIOl.jpg

if not the glasses, it will be ayu year 2007 ver.

THAT HAIR <3 YAS GURL

Pink hair extension!

I got 2007 ayu vibes too! Now i wish she would go back to real blonde and be a real 2007 Ayu lol

Flashback to momentum.:luv2

Hopefully for a new project. Winter single maybe? Looks great btw.

I love this hairstyle on her :heart

I feel bad for saying it but I don't like it. I never liked brown hair on her.

We're getting closer and closer to blonde!

I love her with lighter hair.

The pink is fun!


Also, so jealous of how she can pull off so many shapes of sunglasses.

I love that hair on her!

I am getting Rainbow Era vibes <3

her recent style is awful

http://i.imgur.com/lXoMqWUl.jpg

tags

she looks like homeless person

^my exact thought, yours nicer though lol

Wtf is that face? I barely recognized her : her nose, her mouth, she looks like a man with a wig.

yesss!

omg thats weird looking :shakehead

This hair is absolutely giving me LIFE. I love it! :heart

Wow, is she wearing a mask in that recent picture? The facial structure is like Daniel Radcliffe's. She really likes that one oversized shirt.

She just posted a picture in the tub, lol.

http://i.imgur.com/GifK1sY.png

I think Ayu has officially gone streetwear.:cool
Perhaps a better photo would do this look more justice. The lighting, angle, and clarity are poor quality.
Not my favorite outfit though.

I think the outfit doesn't need the random flannel. Just the hoodie is enough. Still, it doesn't explain why her face looks so strange.

I love that outfit! I think she looks super cute.

But that bathtub picture is seriously adorable. XD

haha, that was bold & delicious!

It's a blurry picture, c'mon...

Why she posted old photo?

She is so much better with dark hair.
Don't like this new style at all, it is not classy.
Blond doesn't suit her, in my opinion.
And I hated the 2007 look it was just horrible xD
The best look will always be the 2005-2006 era when she had long dark hair, she was beautiful then.

I love 2007 looks, especially T2M and CDL hairstyle.

I'm also not such a big fan of this sleek blonde look. It's practically my own natural hair, straight and long without any volume. Do prefer hair with some structure.
But I guess we often prefer the things we don't have ourselves. :laugh
(and dark does suit her better)

I was referring at the Tour of Secrets period, which reminds everyone of her actual look I think :)

That look you referring to was really great, I agree.

That tub picture is so adorable <3

I showed the picture of her in the blue hood to a friend that know nothing about J-Pop or Ayu and he thought it was a photo of a mannequin wearing all the clothes from the store lol

Haha, you made my day!

That pic in the tub... she change her hair color again?

It's like a casual Olsen twin circa 2006ish lol

Yes! I thought of the Olsen twins fashion too after someone said she looked homeless. Those two created the "homeless chic" look.:laugh

I hope she is mentally ok after divorce.

I noticed she has been dressing a bit different from before.

This pic is old. She posted video from this tub on TA long time ago.

Ayu is a hypebae now!

I live in Downtown Toronto, and that look is very "in" here. Those jeans, the flannel, the boots. Maybe not so much the hoodie. But she legit looks like she could live in my building lol

Actually is the old Ayu back. This is how she used to dress before she became obsessed with labels and spending.

^ And now she dresses like that while being extremely obsessed, I suppose? If somebody is incredibly obsessed with labels and luxury goods it's her. Her whole lookbook turns around trends and big names, in case you did not notice. Where is this old Ayu? Those ugly flanels and hole in pants trend is nothing like how I remember her.

I have been under the impression that back in the classic Ayu era, she was known for mixing western and eastern fashion trends together. I am also fairly certain that she has been wearing very expensive clothing since her debut or shortly after.
Ayu can been seen wearing Cartier jewelry very early on in her career. Just a bracelet alone can cost at least $4,000.

New pic! Idk I'm loving her style, she looks great!

http://i.imgur.com/XDChqw6.jpg

Gosh this is terrible and her face looks exhausted :tired

^^ much nicer!

That is literally how everyone dresses at fashion school (design not marketing) since we didn't have time to even sleep, much less eat or do laundry. The green/black one was a fail though through and through.

that's better

I love her recent streetwear style.

YEEEEES! The boots with this hair <3

Ayu always loved expensive things. She have a collection of Louboutins shoes, Chanel Bags and Louis Vuitton stuff. She just changed from Deji Deji to Instagram. That's how she have been since the beginning.

Just no.

I'm so happy to see her in denim, she always looks SO GOOD in it. I love the denim shorts with the hoodie tbh, I love something chunky with shorts on the bottom.

I love brunette on her so much that I didn't realise how long she'd had the hair. I like this blonde on her.

I love her boots and her hoodie! She just looks comfy :laugh

Some people need to listen to WARNING again and know that Ayu doesn't give a damn if you like her look or no :P