Romanticism in the city – pt. I featuring Free People

I don’t know anyone around me that doesn’t like Free People, and if I could, I would wear everything on their website. This airy, black lace blouse is a new favorite of mine – I just love how it moves in the wind, and the beautiful lace detail across the shoulders. I wanted to contrast … Continue Reading

Rainbow spectrum with Black Arrow Photography

I don’t own this sweater. Rather, it doesn’t exist in this form. When I shot with Omar from Black Arrow Photography last month, he told me to wear something simple because he would be adding graphics when editing the photos. I was pleasantly surprised when he sent me these because they are so much more … Continue Reading

OUTFIT | Blue on gray denim

  It’s the first day of October and we’re back with more Paint with Stars Photography! After savoring some delicious french toast at Aaliyah cafe in Shinjuku, we snapped these shots in the middle of the streets. Sometimes the streets are blocked off for pedestrians in certain parts of Tokyo, and Ginza is also an … Continue Reading

VOGUE girl Japan x Forever 21 fashion snap

Forever 21 has been one of my favorite places to shop since high school, and many years later I’m still shopping there for must-haves and style inspiration. This time, in collaboration with Forever 21 and VOGUE girl Japan online, I’ll be introducing my favorite item from the fall collection, which is this gray fitted knit … Continue Reading

angels & demons

        photos by Nahoko Suzuki   Makeup by Asuka Takei   styling by Hikaru So   model Samantha Mariko

OUTFIT | Flared with a plain white tee

I remember back in 3rd grade when “bell bottoms” were the biggest craze, and all my friends wore them to school everyday. I wore my flares on and off throughout my school days until the skinny jeans came into the scene, but now it seems like flared denim has made another comeback. This pair I’m … Continue Reading

show me some attitude

photos by Nahoko Suzuki hair & makeup by Asuka Takei modeling & styling by Samantha Mariko wearing Tobi top and skirt, Zara wedges and Forever 21 necklace

OUTFIT | Hangin’ loose in Style Moi

Some say fashion is about sacrifice, and while that can be true, I still opt for comfort 80% of the time. These relaxed pants from Style Moi are the epitome of comfort and the added side slits make it even better. I combined some other casual items with these pants, including a loose tank top I … Continue Reading

Crimson lust

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

OUTFIT | Marine-inspired in silk

top & pants: Le Ciel Bleu cardigan: Zara tote: Zara shoes: Aldo sunglasses: zeroUV sunglass chain: Alma chains                 In Japan, Obon holiday is coming to an end, which means everyone will be going back to the daily grind. Which also means fall is slowly approaching. Although I … Continue Reading