I wouldn’t be a very good Cosmo Girl if I didn’t introduce my favorite lingerie brands along with photos of me wearing them, right? For my November article for Cosmopolitan Japan, I teamed up with artist photographer ARISAK and hair/makeup artist Cana for a dream photo shoot in 5 of my go-to lingerie brands. Since … Continue Reading
When you’ve lived away from home sweet home for over 5 years like I have, you start getting behind on the new, trendy hang out spots and eateries. During my recent trip to L.A. & O.C., I was fortunate enough to meet with many of my local friends who’ve introduced me to a variety of … Continue Reading
Can you believe it’s almost Christmas and the New Year?! To get into the holiday spirit, I’ve teamed up with Cosmopolitan Japan this month to introduce 3 fun & easy holiday looks you can try for 3 different situations – date night, party night, and girls’ night out. Read on to see which makeup products I … Continue Reading
Happy Moët holidays! Luxury champagne brand Moët Chandon hosted a fabulous Christmas party last week at Tokyo Midtown in Roppongi, bringing together a variety of people to enjoy one of the most celebrated beverages around the world. This is the third Moët party I’ve been to this year, and theirs never disappoints. Asking guests to … Continue Reading
My latest article for Cosmopolitan Japan is all about holiday illuminations for the perfect date in Tokyo. Camera in hand, I visited the prettiest spots for Christmas light viewing. Some areas are easily accessible as they are in the middle of the city, while others require a train and bus ride to reach. Let me … Continue Reading
My interview for Cosmopolitan Japan is now up on their website, featuring the new “isei Beat,” a smartphone with superior sound quality and camera. Since the interview is in Japanese only, I decided to translate it into English myself for all my English-speaking readers. 日本語のインタビューはこちらで読んで下さい！ Q: You’re always known for your very mode and cool look. … Continue Reading
My first article as contributor for Cosmopolitan Japan is now up on their website! Introducing 5 bold lip colors from 5 different brands for an easy fall makeup look. The article is in Japanese, but there are photos and links for all the lip colors I recommend. You can read the article here on Cosmopolitan … Continue Reading
Check out my latest feature on Cosmopolitan Japan – “A week of outfits by Samantha Mariko.” I think this article helped me realize I’m a style chameleon, that I love incorporating a variety of trends into my style and dress depending on my mood. The text is in Japanese but if you don’t understand Japanese, … Continue Reading
