I recently started working Le Ciel Bleu, a clothing boutique featuring the brand Le Ciel Bleu along with import brands such as McQ and Elizabeth and James. I love working here because I get to wear their sample clothes, like the blazer and the dress pictured above (sorry for the bad picture quality – they … Continue Reading
I’ve never heard of Maison de Reefur until my cousin told me about it – it’s a clothing & interior decoration boutique owned by Japanese model Rinka. Since I’ve seen her in quite a few magazines and I love her style, I knew I had to check this place out. Excuse the poor quality … Continue Reading
Today, I attended Tokyo Runway 2012 Autumn/ Winter at Yoyogi Gynmasium. Let’s just say it was worth standing in my heels for the almost 4 hours I was there… I am definitely looking forward to the upcoming fall & winter fashion trends. Noticed fur, playful tights, and berets were used as accessories. I was especially … Continue Reading
Today, I got my hair colored & cut at Shima, a very hip hair salon in Omotesando. I decided to go for a chocolate brown color to stay in tune with the upcoming fall season. My stylist was fantastic, and her assistants were great too. Some of them told me they dream of visiting California … Continue Reading
I’ve been to Ikea many times when I lived in California, but this was my first time going to an Ikea in Japan. My friend is moving into his new apartment soon, so I helped him pick out some furniture. Most of the furniture and the layout of the store are similar, but there were … Continue Reading
As mentioned in my last post, here is an overview of my makeup routine. I know my cosmetics brands are all over the place, but they all work together to create my look. Clockwise from the top left: Canmake eyebrow shadow Canmake highlighter Sephora blush in orange punchy sunbaked K-Palette 0 teka powder (for oil … Continue Reading
I just came back from Fashion’s Night Out 2012 Japan in Omotesando, and it was amazing! So many fashionable ladies & gentlemen on the streets -there was so much to take in. I met up with some of the girls from my agency at the Festaria in Omotesando Hills. Melody Yoko (also from the … Continue Reading
It’s been a week since I’ve arrived in Tokyo, and despite the humidity, I’m enjoying the fast-pace lifestyle here. There isn’t too much to update right now; hopefully I’ll have more interesting blog posts coming up soon. If you haven’t already, follow me on Instagram (@samanthamariko). 🙂 [Sayaka Araki – Butcher’s Table – Fukutoshin subway … Continue Reading
Mayer Hawthorne’s video “No Strings” is finally up on Youtube! You should check it out because 1) it’s a great song, 2) Mayer is awesome and 3) I’m one of the extras in the video 🙂 (I’m playing with the yellow beach ball in the beginning). So click “play” and enjoy! with Mayer at the … Continue Reading
I finally made my way to Carsland at California Adventures this weekend and I loved it. My friend and I got there right before the park opened but we still had to wait in line for an hour for the main attraction Radiator Springs Racers. It was worth the wait though. And it was … Continue Reading
