Just as much as I love clothes, I do love a good accessory. This otherwise plain black outfit was spiced up thanks to this woven silver chains pendant necklace from Aviv Kinel and these cute pom pom socks from FAKUI. The necklace is made from hand-woven cotton with very intricate details going on. I … Continue Reading
Sometimes you think you know a location so well because you’ve been there so much, but it turns out you don’t really know. My photographer friend Viktor showed me an unknown area (at least to me) in Shibuya that was like time-traveling for me to the Showa Era. Tiny izakaya shops (aka Japanese bars) in … Continue Reading
Here’s to a new year, new beginnings. Each year comes with ups and downs, happiness and sadness, success and failures. 2015 was another roller coaster ride for me, and I’m sure 2016 will be no different. I intend to accomplish at least some of my goals, if not all, find happiness in this world full … Continue Reading
A bit late, but Merry Christmas & happy holidays ya’ll. Christmas really gets me in the mood to dress up a little, and adding a pop of bright red with a simple turtleneck spiced up this holiday look. And fur, whether fake or real, is an easy way to add a luxurious feel to any … Continue Reading
Sometimes I like to keep things simple in terms of color, but layer up in different lengths and textures. Uniqlo always does collaborations with different designers, and this season I picked up this cropped knit and wide-legged pant from the Uniqlo and Lemaire collection. To balance the cropped knit and make it wearable during the … Continue Reading
Every time I meet and work with a new photographer, I am always amazed at their skill at capturing the model and atmosphere of the location with their unique vision. And Spanish photographer Yuky Lutz is no exception. Not until I saw the first photograph did I realize how beautiful a crazy city like Shinjuku … Continue Reading
A collection of contemplative photography, shot by talented twin photographers Masaru & Yutaka Akiyama, aka 2FACE Photography. Many thanks to Blue Books Cafe for allowing us to shoot in this beautiful space. photos: 2FACE Photograph venue: Blue Books Cafe model: Samantha Mariko
If you’re someone like me who grew up in a city where you can’t tell the difference between summer and winter (oh, how I love you Huntington Beach, CA), then you’d probably be just as excited to take in the beauty that is autumn in Japan. Even in the middle of the city, one can … Continue Reading
I’m all about mixing two totally contrasting elements because it’s so much more interesting that way. This Forever 21 faux-fur coat could be glammed up, but I thought I’d tone it down with something sporty. Then add some more key items such as this embroidered Bershka bag and my new ZeroUV cat eye sunnies and … Continue Reading
It’s hard to believe we’ve already passed mid-November, and the colorful leaves are starting to flutter onto the pavements to create golden carpets. I’m recently very into vests because they provide the perfect level of warmth for these semi-chilly days. This faux leather/fur vest from Forever 21 is my favorite – it’s casual yet chic at … Continue Reading
