5 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Bestie In Your Life

In Japan, beauty brands go all out during the holiday season with their Christmas Coffret gift sets. It’s hard to resist the limited edition products beautifully packaged. So why not show your love & and thanks for that special bestie in your life? Because we all know that they deserve only the finest during the season … Continue Reading

Tokyo Party Report by Samantha Mariko – November 2018 Pt. 2

In continuation of my Tokyo Party Report for November, here is part 2 because I simply could not put all these events in a single blog post. The latter half of November proved to be just as eventful and exciting as the first half, with lavish events hosted by Dior, Armani Beauty, Chloé and much more. … Continue Reading

Tokyo Party Report by Samantha Mariko – November 2018 Pt. 1

Yes, this is PART 1 because that’s how many events I went to this month that I had to do a two-part report this time. I’m so thankful for all the invitations to these beautiful parties, as well as the DJing opportunities that have steadily come my way for the past couple of months. In … Continue Reading

My 5 Favorite Lingerie Brands (as introduced on Cosmopolitan Japan)

I wouldn’t be a very good Cosmo Girl if I didn’t introduce my favorite lingerie brands along with photos of me wearing them, right? For my November article for Cosmopolitan Japan, I teamed up with artist photographer ARISAK and hair/makeup artist Cana for a dream photo shoot in 5 of my go-to lingerie brands. Since … Continue Reading

La Fondue Tokyo 4 with Calzedonia & Amazon Fashion Week TOKYO

Last month, La Fondue Tokyo had its fourth event in collaboration with Calzedonia Japan and Amazon Fashion Week TOKYO! It was probably one of the biggest fashion parties happening right in the middle of Tokyo Fashion Week, with a variety of DJ & live performances, colorful displays of the new Calzedonia collection and all the … Continue Reading

Tokyo Party Report by Samantha Mariko – October 2018

October is one of the busier months of the year in the fashion industry. Amazon Fashion Week TOKYO falls in the middle of the month, and as usual, Tokyo is always filled with a variety of events celebrating launches of new collections, products, and shops. I hope you find this October Tokyo party report interesting as … Continue Reading

When is “Too Much” Too Much?

It’s not even the end of October, and already I feel like I’m finally almost coming out of a huge whirlwind of everything that has happened so far this month. What with planning a huge event for La Fondue Tokyo during Amazon Fashion Week TOKYO last week on top of all my other work, plus … Continue Reading

Tokyo Party Report by Samantha Mariko – September 2018

September was another busy month of events (but perhaps not as busy as August). The crispness of the fall season has arrived, along with various AW collection reveals. From beauty to music to fashion, I had the pleasure of attending or working for various events. I hope you enjoy this short but sweet party report … Continue Reading

Fall Seven Times, Stand up Eight – On My 6 Years In Japan

It’s crazy to think that it’s already been 6 years since I packed my bags and left California for Japan. Who would have thought that a person like me who chooses comfort over adventure would buy a one-way ticket to Tokyo with only 2 suitcases, barely any money in my pocket and some fairy tale-like … Continue Reading

When The Going Gets Tough

I frequently live by quotes. Motivational ones, inspirational ones, funny ones, gripping ones – you name it. I frequently go to Pinterest and other blogs to collect new words of wisdom I can live by, but what I didn’t realize was I can find some good ones on my own clothing. A T-shirt I selected … Continue Reading