GACKTRACKS Ultra DJ Remix Release Party

Hey loves, sorry I’ve been slightly MIA on the blog for a few days! Been a bit busy, but I’m so glad I was able to attend the GACKTRACKS Ultra DJ Remix Release party last night at the Shangri-La Hotel in Tokyo. For those of you who don’t know, GACKT is a very popular J-pop … Continue Reading

FOSSIL Fall 2015 Preview Collection

I had the pleasure of visiting the FOSSIL Fall 2015 preview collection in Shinjuku. The first watch I ever wore was from FOSSIL, back in 8th grade, and I consistently wore it everyday all the way through high school. I’m a huge fan of this brand because of the quality and designs, as you can … Continue Reading

OUTFIT | DREAM but do not sleep

It’s summer and I realized I was lacking in the T-shirt department until dream but do not sleep sent me one of their graphic T’s to try out. The cool thing about this brand is that it is UK-based, with firm roots in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene and promoting strictly positive vibes. I … Continue Reading

AEON MALL BAAAAARGAIN! CM

My first commercial is now broadcasted all over Japan. I never thought my loud voice would come in handy like this, but it did this time. Featuring Japanese actress Chiaki Kuriyama. 初めてのCMのお仕事は、イーオンモール ザ・バーゲンでした!叫び声がこういう場面で役に立つとは思わなかったです。是非見て下さい♪  

OUTFIT | Playful summer vibes in Tokyo

I am ready for some summer fun, seriously. The pool, the beach in Izu, the hot springs in Hakone, somewhere. At least my birthday is coming up in a few week. もう夏の準備はできてるよー!プールでも海でもどこでもいいから、行きたい!来月の誕生日に、どこか行こうかな。   dress: Forever 21, headband: PUNYUS, bag: Zara, shoes: Vans, sunglasses: zero UV All photos by Paint with Stars Photography

Blogger meetup – Francis Kenneth x Samantha Mariko

Last month, my blogger friend Francis Kenneth visited Japan for the first time. We had dinner in Shibuya, and wandered the neon-lit streets afterwards. It’s always fun hanging out with him and photographer Sylvia G., whether it’s in LA or Japan. You can check out more about his experiences in Tokyo on his blog here. Also, … Continue Reading

NARS favorites

If you didn’t know already, I am a huge NARS fan, especially skin makeup. Ever since I participated as a model at NARS Tokyo artist summit, I was immediately hooked – their foundation and concealer worked really well with my acne-prone skin and stayed put all day, which is like a miracle for me. 私はNARSのコスメが大好きです。去年、NARSのアーティストサミットでモデルとして参加した以来、大ファンになりました。私の肌はとても敏感ですが、NARSのベースメイクとは相性がいいんです。 … Continue Reading

OUTFIT | Futuristic in black mesh

“Don’t mesh with me” was the original title of this post, but I tossed it thinking it was too cheesy. Here’s a second outfit I created featuring items from Forever 21. The combination of all-black mesh detailing, the puffed sleeves, and the oversized cate-eye sunglasses embody the ultimate urban chic  look with a futuristic edge. … Continue Reading

FOX Beauty Night Out with GOSSIPS Magazine

Photos from last night’s FOX Beauty Night Out with GOSSIPS Magazine. Many of the FOX viewers and GOSSIPS readers coincide, so this year they did a joint event, which is honestly a dream come true for fashion and beauty lovers out there. They introduced Miss Universe Japan Eriana Miyamoto and the Japanese representative of Season … Continue Reading

OUTFIT | Casual black & minimal white

Tokyo can get immensely humid around this time of year, but thankfully, it’s cooling down a bit because of the rainy season. Instead of layering with outerwear, I wanted to keep my outfit simple with a graphic sweater and some bermuda shorts, both from Forever 21. I’ve been shopping at Forever 21 a lot these … Continue Reading