OUTFIT | A Tokyo summer with zero UV

The awesome thing about the sunglasses brand zero UV is that they are from Surf City, California, just like me. Zero UV was kind enough to meet me out here during this immense heat wave in Tokyo.  We chatted over French toast and coffee at Aaliya cafe in Shinjuku, and shot some footage for their … Continue Reading

smiley

This smiley bag is one of the many amazing gifts I received for my birthday. My agency is so awesome and so thoughtful. Smiles to brighten my day 🙂 Thank you so much! このスマイリーかごバッグは、誕生日プレゼントとして事務所から頂きました。ハッピーになれるバッグ、ありがとうございます!  

OUTFIT | Black bohemian fantasy

Sometimes we all need an escape, to immerse into our fantasies and dream. Dream big. I’m officially a year older as of yesterday, and even though growing older does spark some fear in me, I feel better than ever. Dream big or go home. I will definitely live by those words no matter how hard … Continue Reading

OUTFIT | Sporty-casual in adidas

Just as much as I like looking dressed-up and feminine, there’s this super casual and I’ll-wear-whatever-the-fuck-I-want side of me. I love wearing my dresses, skirts. crop tops and blouses, but I also like my loose boyfriend-fit jeans with a plain graphic tee. And I’m really hooked on this club-D remix of Iggy Azalea’s “Work.” Check … Continue Reading

Thursday

When it’s raining this consistently, I can’t help but want to curl up and spend the day inside. But there’s always so much to do, so much to get done. I’ll be shooting with Paint with Stars this afternoon (wish us luck it won’t rain too much!), and then prep for a demo recording tomorrow. … Continue Reading

OUTFIT | Clean summer whites & prints -pt. 2-

  You won’t believe how gloomy the weather is over here in Tokyo right now by glancing at these photos! I can’t wait for the summer sunshine to arrive in time for my birthday. For this outfit, I used the same concept of summer whites and prints from a previous post (see post here), but … 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

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