Sometimes, even a girl like me enjoys getting dolled-up in a little black dress. Sheinside was kind enough to send me a LBD of my choice from my wishlist a little while back, and here it is. I thought this little dress would look better in a more refined setting, and the Imperial Hotel in Hibiya … Continue Reading
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
