Tokyo Party Report by Samantha Mariko – November 2019

It’s been a while since I did a full-on party report, detailing the events I went to during the month. Since the holidays are just around the corner, so many brands were throwing holiday parties, which in my opinion is always fun. I also had the opportunity to DJ for several reception parties including CHARLES … Continue Reading

Tokyo Party Report by Samantha Mariko – April 2019 pt. 2

In Japan, today marks the last day of Golden Week, an extended spring holiday of sorts. With the imperial transition taking place this year, Golden Week was 10 days long instead of the usual one week period. Which also gave me some extra time to write up part 2 of my April Tokyo Party Report. … Continue Reading

Tokyo Party Report by Samantha Mariko – March 2019

March was a flurry of events, with Tokyo Fashion Week right in the middle of it all. I didn’t blog about it this time since I wasn’t so active this season, but there were plenty of other events to blog about. Lots of product & collection launches, anniversaries and store renewals will be featured in … Continue Reading

Romantic black floral in Paris

Have you ever heard someone say that Paris is the “city of romance?” While lovey-dovey romance wasn’t in the air for me, I did enjoy the beautiful scenery of Paris and the romantic French language all around me as I toured the city. One thing I noticed during my travels is that I really dress … Continue Reading

Street snaps from Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week 2017

Some street snaps I was fortunate enough to take during the 2nd half of Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week. I enjoyed seeing the wide range of fashion & style worn by the fashion icons from around the world and taking in all the current trends. Having gone to several season of Fashion Week Tokyo, it’s … Continue Reading

black & gold details

Black & gold is my favorite combination, whether they be the colors of my accessories or the items I keep on my bedside table. MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘Amy’ leather strap watch Gucci Guilty Intense VOLUSPA Makassar Ebony & Peach candle Good After Nine Gold Triangle Pyramid ring Round-eye sunglasses (similar here) Do you have … Continue Reading