The awesome thing about the sunglasses brand zero UV is that they are from Surf City, California, just like me. Zero UV was kind enough to meet me out here during this immense heat wave in Tokyo. We chatted over French toast and coffee at Aaliya cafe in Shinjuku, and shot some footage for their … Continue Reading
Just as much as I like looking dressed-up and feminine, there’s this super casual and I’ll-wear-whatever-the-fuck-I-want side of me. I love wearing my dresses, skirts. crop tops and blouses, but I also like my loose boyfriend-fit jeans with a plain graphic tee. And I’m really hooked on this club-D remix of Iggy Azalea’s “Work.” Check … Continue Reading
I am ready for some summer fun, seriously. The pool, the beach in Izu, the hot springs in Hakone, somewhere. At least my birthday is coming up in a few week. もう夏の準備はできてるよー！プールでも海でもどこでもいいから、行きたい！来月の誕生日に、どこか行こうかな。 dress: Forever 21, headband: PUNYUS, bag: Zara, shoes: Vans, sunglasses: zero UV All photos by Paint with Stars Photography
Tokyo can get immensely humid around this time of year, but thankfully, it’s cooling down a bit because of the rainy season. Instead of layering with outerwear, I wanted to keep my outfit simple with a graphic sweater and some bermuda shorts, both from Forever 21. I’ve been shopping at Forever 21 a lot these … Continue Reading
Once in a while, I love adding some elegance to my look, and this was made possible with this chic Tobi bravado skirt. The asymmetrical hem is unique, which allows me to wear a short and longer length simultaneously, and not look too sexy or too modest. I accentuated the silhouette of the skirt with … Continue Reading
Sometimes less is more, and that can also be said about fashion, too. The summer weather allows me to be more creative with my outfits because it’s usually too warm to be layering. These wide satin pants from H&M perfectly balanced with my deep V crop top, and the combination of blue … Continue Reading
The rain comes and goes, and this was one of those days where it was pouring on us while we were trying to shoot. Luckily, Lisa and I found some decent locations where we could avoid the rain. One of the more high-end areas in Tokyo, Omotesando is probably one of my favorite places to … Continue Reading
photos by Nahoko Suzuki makeup by Asuka Takei styling by Samantha Mariko
In my previous post, I mentioned that Sugamo is a little part of Tokyo that is unlike the heavily populated areas like Shibuya or Shinjuku. The “Shoutengai” districts with rows of mom and pop shops seem to be slowly disappearing, as larger supermarkets and department stores take their places. One of my favorite things about … Continue Reading
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
