5 Reasons Why It’s Important to Keep Challenging Yourself
The concept of challenge has been an important topic for me in the pursuit of growth and empowerment. As a student living in the…
Stories by Samantha Mariko
Category: Fashion
Fashion outfits, street style, and designer spotlights from Tokyo and global fashion weeks by Samantha Mariko.
Happy Valentine’s Day Pt. 2 in Intimissimi
My Valentine’s Day posts aren’t over quite yet! I know lingerie isn’t only for Valentine’s Day, but it definitely is an excuse to wear…
Happy Valentine’s Day in the Peach John “Miracle Work Bra”
Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s is one of my favorite days of the year because whether or not you have a significant other, you can…
Ted Baker 2018 Spring Summer Collection
January & February are showroom months, and I recently had the pleasure of attending the Ted Baker 2018 Spring Summer Collection. Read on for…
3 Reasons Why You Should Take Blog Photos in Shibuya
I always feel lucky to be living in a world-famous metropolitan city called Tokyo. And obviously, there are many perks that come with it,…
5 Things I Learned After 5 Years in Tokyo
Starting a brand new life in a different country is never easy. Even if you’ve visited many times and can speak the language fluently,…
Wishing you a DOPE 2018
Happy New Year everyone! Wishing you all a DOPE & prosperous 2018 full of love, good health, and success. 皆さん、明けましておめでとうございます！今年もどうぞ宜しくお願い致します。２０１８年は皆さんにとって幸運、健康と愛に恵まれた１年になることを願っています。 How did you spend your…
A Time for Reflection – Looking Back on 2017
It’s surreal to think that it’s already Christmas Eve, and that in just one more week it’ll be 2018! The older I become, each…
Jewel Tones for the Holidays
One of the perks of dressing during the holiday season is that it’s easier to find and wear items in deeper shades, aka jewel…
Proud to Be a Woman featuring Josefinas
As Christmas season is approaching, I’ve been slowly transitioning my fall wardrobe to winter, using key pieces to make that switch. In this post,…