Crimson lust

Photos // Nahoko Suzuki Makeup // Asuka Takei Styling // Hikaru So Model // Samantha Mariko

AEON MALL BAAAAARGAIN! CM

My first commercial is now broadcasted all over Japan. I never thought my loud voice would come in handy like this, but it did this time. Featuring Japanese actress Chiaki Kuriyama. 初めてのCMのお仕事は、イーオンモール ザ・バーゲンでした!叫び声がこういう場面で役に立つとは思わなかったです。是非見て下さい♪  

ELLEgirl Japan fashion snap feature

Remember this outfit that I posted recently? It is now featured on ELLEgirl Japan online for a “rainy day” outfit series. ELLEgirl Japan is one of my favorite fashion magazines, and it is truly an honor to be featured on their website. Take a look at the rest of the photos and article here on how … Continue Reading

Fashionsnap.com street snap feature

I was recently featured on the street snap section of Fashionsnap.com. When there are so many fashionable and stylish girls and guys out there in Tokyo, it’s an honor to be approached by such a popular fashion website. You can check out more of my feature here. I actually posted photos of this outfit a … Continue Reading

I would be lost without you

photos by Nahoko Suzuki makeup by Asuka Takei styling by Samantha Mariko

三代目 J Soul Brothers “J.S.B.Dream” music video

You’re probably wondering why I’m posting a random music video out of the blue. Well, it’s not that random. I’m actually in it if you look really closely! It was a pleasure working on set for this awesome music video. Even though I only got to meet one of the singers (Hiroomi), he was absolutely … Continue Reading

Samantha Mariko featured on A Style For You Ep. 5 (KBS World TV)

Hey all! I was recently featured on a new Korean fashion TV show called “A Style For You,” which is aired on KBS2, a representative TV channel in South Korea. Hosted by K-pop star Hee-chul of Super Junior, Goo Hara from Kara, Bora from Sistar, and Hani from EXID, they take style inspiration from fashionistas … Continue Reading

Without you here, only echoes will ring

A line from one of my favorite ballads by Tokyo Jihen, “Sweet Spot.” photos by Nahoko Suzuki makeup by Asuka Takei styling by Samantha Mariko

Embrace simplicity

I finally had a chance to do a photo shoot session to update my modeling portfolio – these are just a few from the batch. Ever since I dyed my hair black, my makeup routine has changed as well. Changing my hair color and chopping it shorter made me realize that a more natural, simplified … Continue Reading

Samantha Mariko in FACADE MAGAZINE Issue 02

Issue 02 of Facade Magazine is out now! It’s such an honor to be part of such a beautiful magazine, as there are so many amazing editorials, fashion inspiration, interviews – you name it! You can check out my blogger feature on p.15, with photos by Paint with Stars, Nahoko Suzuki, Jason Mordeno, and Hamakiya … Continue Reading