One can never have too many pairs of socks. Especially cute ones like these from FAKUI. A brand new socks / stockings brand, FAKUI provides a wide variety of styles that can be worn with sneakers, flat shoes, heels and sandals. The socks with furs are detachable, which makes washing them so much easier. Fun … Continue Reading
“Romantic” is the best word to describe how I feel when I wear this New Romantics Beloved Floral dress from Free People. I rarely wear floral prints, but something subtle and deep in color like this is fine by me. The ribbon and the neckline are my favorite details – probably one of the most … Continue Reading
I don’t know anyone around me that doesn’t like Free People, and if I could, I would wear everything on their website. This airy, black lace blouse is a new favorite of mine – I just love how it moves in the wind, and the beautiful lace detail across the shoulders. I wanted to contrast … Continue Reading
You might think charm bracelets are the thing of the past, when we would collect them as young girls and maybe trade them with our friends. But I recently discovered Glamulet, a jewelry brand where you can customize your own bracelets, rings and necklaces. I received 5 charms of varying designs and colors for my … Continue Reading
 It’s the first day of October and we’re back with more Paint with Stars Photography! After savoring some delicious french toast at Aaliyah cafe in Shinjuku, we snapped these shots in the middle of the streets. Sometimes the streets are blocked off for pedestrians in certain parts of Tokyo, and Ginza is also an … Continue Reading
Some shiny, shiny new kicks thanks to Farfetch♡ I was surprised to find out I won the Farfetch x Unfollowers contest (you can see my post here), so I went on a little shopping spree and these beauties arrived on my doorstep. Thank you Farfetch!
My photographer friend Jason Mordeno was visiting Tokyo again, and of course we decided to do a photo shoot, this time in the rain. Rain means umbrellas, but I didn’t want one to get in our way. And shooting like this made me realize how beautifully glossy the streets look when wet, and how much … Continue Reading
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan, photographed by the amazing Sarah Ching Photography, modeled by Samantha Mariko. Sorry for the bajillion photos, but it was so hard to narrow down the over 100 photos she took during this session. Sarah was visiting from northern California, and she happened to come across my Instagram page. And so we met. … Continue Reading
Forever 21 has been one of my favorite places to shop since high school, and many years later I’m still shopping there for must-haves and style inspiration. This time, in collaboration with Forever 21 and VOGUE girl Japan online, I’ll be introducing my favorite item from the fall collection, which is this gray fitted knit … Continue Reading
I remember back in 3rd grade when “bell bottoms” were the biggest craze, and all my friends wore them to school everyday. I wore my flares on and off throughout my school days until the skinny jeans came into the scene, but now it seems like flared denim has made another comeback. This pair I’m … Continue Reading
