Velvet & violet

There are so many ways to dress up a fur coat, but there are also just as many ways to style it down. I actually like how a plush violet faux-fur coat looks with light-wash denim. I got this pair at the Moussy opening renewal party in Harajuku, and they are my favorite right now. … Continue Reading

CLARINS White Plus Tri-Intensive Brightening Serum

Last month, I was given the new Clarins White Plus Tri-Intensive Brightening Serum for review, and so far I’m pretty satisfied with this product. I wrote a post about the Clarins press conference and a description of this serum here, so go ahead and check that out too. I do believe that the active ingredient, … Continue Reading

BANSAN 2016 SS Lookbook

These photos for the BANSAN 2016 SS Lookbook were taken last year, but I wanted to wait ’til exhibition season to post some of the looks. The designer, Mayuko Ban, graduated from Bunka Fashion College in Tokyo, and has started her line, BANSAN, which is characterized by her unique patterning, Japanese traditional silhouettes, and use … Continue Reading

RMK UV Liquid Foundation launch

RMK, a Japanese cosmetics brand, recently released their UV Liquid Foundation. With a silky consistency and light application, this is probably the ideal foundation for warm summer months. RMK has a great selection of foundations from gel liquid to powder, which I love. The white layout at this pop up shop was so cute especially … Continue Reading

Farfetch x The Black Market

Hints of spring are in the air – this past weekend, the weather decided to take a turn and jump up 10 degrees, only to fall right back down to the usual 10-degree weather. At least I’m updating my spring wardrobe to be ready for the glorious spring days ahead. This black collared chiffon dress … Continue Reading

Japan Restaurant Week at Oshima Ginza

As promised, my experience from Japan Restaurant Week 2016 with my girls! For my friend Yui and I, this is our third consecutive winter participating in Restaurant Week, and this time, our friend Remy was able to join us for a Japanese-style lunch course at Oshima in Ginza, Tokyo. 3000 yen (roughly $30 USD) per … Continue Reading

happy valentine’s day

It’s Sunday, it’s Valentine’s Day, and I’m getting ready for my day with these makeup essentials. NARS is always an absolute favorite, but I love Maybelline for eyes and the NAKED 2 eyeshadow palette makes a perfectly subtle smokey eye. When I want something different with my eyeliner, I go with my red RMK liquid … Continue Reading

Busan, Korea

I just came back home after a 5-day hiatus from blogging. The first three were due to a shoot which contents I cannot disclose just yet. But all I can say is, my trip to Busan was very much needed after those long 3 days! I spent the night at the Park Hyatt in Busan … Continue Reading

Street stylin’

Street style photography in Omotesando, photos by 36 Neex  

Kiehl’s Japan Press Conference

Kiehl’s will be releasing a brand new product this year, and tonight the blogger press conference was held at Ebisu Act Square. The “Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concentrate”made with the husk of quinoa (!!) is said to be revolutionary in skincare, and I have yet to find out how it fares with my skin. I’m sure … Continue Reading