I hope the weather stays this nice in Tokyo for the rest of winter. No matter how cold it gets, the sunlight always makes a difference. Even in pictures, it makes a huge difference. Lisa from Paint with Stars sure knows how to use the natural light to her advantage! This time, we trekked over … Continue Reading
Black & gold is my favorite combination, whether they be the colors of my accessories or the items I keep on my bedside table. MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘Amy’ leather strap watch Gucci Guilty Intense VOLUSPA Makassar Ebony & Peach candle Good After Nine Gold Triangle Pyramid ring Round-eye sunglasses (similar here) Do you have … Continue Reading
Happy almost Friday! I have a big announcement to make – my blog name has changed from Letters Impromptu to Samantha Mariko. I know I should’ve made an announcement before the change took place… sorry about that. Why did I make this change? I started blogging as Letters Impromptu back in college, and after much … Continue Reading
I recently welcomed a new haircut, a new look with open arms. Botao Hair did it again with the perfect bob that now hits my chin. And my bangs are probably the shortest they’ve ever been and I love it! また髪の毛をバッサリ切りました！ぼたんヘアサロンの高梨さん、いつも素敵なカットをありがとうございます♪
The weather has been so nice these days in Tokyo, which makes it so much easier to coordinate stylish winter outfits for a weekend outing. Lisa from Paint with Stars Photography and I took a stroll through Ueno Park on Sunday. We had so much to catch up on since we hadn’t seen each … Continue Reading
It’s that time of year where changing up your skincare routine is a must. Here are some of my winter skincare essentials that are giving me the right amount of moisture all day long. Origins High-Potency Night-A-Mins Neutrogena hand cream Placenta & Vitamin C Mask No 7 Restore and Renew Eye Cream Smith’s Rosebud Salve … Continue Reading
One of my good friends is leaving the country for a month, so I’m glad I got to spend some time with him this evening in Kichijoji, aka the most popular place to live in Tokyo. My first time in Kichijoji and I loved it. We had hot wine with honey & cinnamon, strolled through … Continue Reading
These were one of the first set of photos I took with my new Canon G7X, before I left for my vacation to California a month ago. A month ago… time really does go by quickly. Before you know it, it’s going to be summer again. Can’t wait to explore the city again with new … Continue Reading
Posting these photos from Electrox Japan 2015, like, 2 days late but… I had to post them. This is a New Year’s EDM festival held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba prefecture. My first music festival, gone on impulse even though I wasn’t planning on it until the last moment. So much color, so many good … Continue Reading
For my first blogger meet-up post of 2015, I’d like to introduce to you Francis Kenneth, menswear fashion and style blogger from Southern California. And what better suited place than the Anaheim Packing District for two stylish bloggers to meet and get their grub on! It was the perfect location to walk around, take … Continue Reading
