Fall Seven Times, Stand up Eight – On My 6 Years In Japan

It’s crazy to think that it’s already been 6 years since I packed my bags and left California for Japan. Who would have thought that a person like me who chooses comfort over adventure would buy a one-way ticket to Tokyo with only 2 suitcases, barely any money in my pocket and some fairy tale-like … Continue Reading

Hints of Spring – Be Bold

Spring is finally here, and a new season marks the beginning of changes to come for many. In Japan,  cherry blossom season is when the school year ends and the new one begins, signifying change and growth. Maybe it is as simple as the warm weather and the beautiful cherry blossoms that are finally giving … Continue Reading

Sporty, spice and everything nice in Fenty X Puma

Ever since international sensation Rihanna launched her brand Fenty X Puma, I’ve been inspired by her edgy street-style collections and have added a few pieces to my own wardrobe. This time, I was asked to try out the Farfetch shopping app, and I knew I had to get myself a pair of the Fenty X … Continue Reading

Hotel Noir, Paris

Paris is known for their countless boutique hotels, each one unique in their own way. During my Paris trip, I stayed at 3 different boutique hotels, and I must say the Hotel Noir was my favorite. Set in the 17th district of Paris and only a 10-15 minute walk from the Arc de Triomphe and … Continue Reading

Stand Out From The Crowd

Standing out from the crowd – this is actually tougher than it sounds. Some people are naturally gifted with extroverted personalities. I have and still meet people who are bold in their actions and speech, and from an introverted girl’s POV, it’s something I’ve always looked up to. But I don’t let my shyness keep … Continue Reading

How to become a more confident person

I’m probably the last person that should be giving any advice on this topic. But being know as the “shy girl” the first half of my life and now trying to make it in the entertainment industry where shyness can pull you back, I decided I’d give some advice through my experiences over the years. … Continue Reading

KENZO x H&M shopping party

KENZO x H&M. I’ve been looking forward to this collection for ages (more like this summer)! Anyhow, H&M hosted a pre-shopping event for select guests, with special live performances by DJ Mademoiselle Yulia and TLC. All the pieces were bright & colorful, prints and designs I wouldn’t find myself wearing normally, but I decided to … Continue Reading

H&M Flagship Store Shinjuku Tokyo renewal party

The H&M flagship store in Shinjuku had its renewal opening party a couple nights ago, and there was no way I was going to miss this! The new layout was so much better than I had imagined, and the fall looks were amazing! The champagne, the hors d’oeuvres, the photo booth, and then a surprise … Continue Reading

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 | 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