I picked up these round-frame sunglasses at Free People this past weekend for a really good deal (I <3 sales), and even though the lenses are larger, they do remind me of John Lennon’s. I used to think a lot of different frames weren’t fit for my face shape, but I realized maybe it was … Continue Reading
This week is Restaurant Week in Japan, which meant planning a much-needed lunch date with my good friend Yui. We’ve been doing Restaurant Week for a few years now, both in LA and Tokyo, and this time we chose French cuisine at a restaurant in Suidobashi called Grill & Bar Lieu HOTEL NIWA TOKYO. A … Continue Reading
I’ve always wanted to make a customized iPhone case, and Snapmade offered the perfect opportunity for me to do so. You can actually customize many different kinds of items, including T-shirts, mugs, mouse pads, etc., but I decided to do an iPhone case since I use it 24/7 and a case is the one accessory … Continue Reading
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of visiting the Joyrich 2015 AW Showroom in Harajuku with my friend Rinrindoll. I remember shopping at the Joyrich store on Melrose when I was in university, and also the Shinjuku store in Lumine est. I don’t usually wear hip-hop inspired items, but Joyrich is an exception! I especially adore … Continue Reading
Photo-shooting with Nahoko, round 2. It was Monday, I didn’t know what to wear on this chilly February day, so I threw together some of my favorite items at the moment. Sort of resembling a sorceress… not intentionally though. I almost wore my plaid scarf from Uniqlo until I realized it looked hideous with the … Continue Reading
Tonight was the Maybelline New York Japan‘s new product presentation for bloggers, which took place at Idol in Tokyo. It was a fantastic event, and I was able to see and meet so many of Tokyo’s finest bloggers. Maybelline Japan presented the new Lashionista Care+ mascara, which was made specifically for Japanese women who have … Continue Reading
Just a few days ago, I experienced the first snow of the year in the Tokyo area. Even though the snow has melted already and the weather has improved, the winds are chilly and it’s hard to avoid a little red nose. Lisa of Paint with Stars was such a good sport this time around … Continue Reading
When my photographer, Nahoko, brought me to this lifting outing in the somewhat discreet area of Nogizaka, my first thought was, “What the hell is this place?” A playground for adults, perhaps, I have no clue. This is definitely not a place for children (ha!). These wooden structures were so interesting, so modern, and … Continue Reading
It’s the middle of winter, it’s dry, and your hands may look like a hopeless, cracked mess.. honestly, mine look like that most of the time. But with a few tips and tricks, your hands and nails can look so pretty and polished. Julep contacted me to share their nail care tutorial and nail polish … Continue Reading
I had been waiting for Japanese fashion brand blondy to post their 2015 SS Lookbook on their website. And finally! they did. This was my first lookbook gig as a model, and I’m not shy to say I am proud of my work here. The blondy team was also very pleased with the outcome, which is … Continue Reading
