Crimson lust

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

I would be lost without you

photos by Nahoko Suzuki makeup by Asuka Takei styling by Samantha Mariko

三代目 J Soul Brothers “J.S.B.Dream” music video

You’re probably wondering why I’m posting a random music video out of the blue. Well, it’s not that random. I’m actually in it if you look really closely! It was a pleasure working on set for this awesome music video. Even though I only got to meet one of the singers (Hiroomi), he was absolutely … Continue Reading

Without you here, only echoes will ring

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

Embrace simplicity

I finally had a chance to do a photo shoot session to update my modeling portfolio – these are just a few from the batch. Ever since I dyed my hair black, my makeup routine has changed as well. Changing my hair color and chopping it shorter made me realize that a more natural, simplified … Continue Reading

Samantha Mariko in FACADE MAGAZINE Issue 02

Issue 02 of Facade Magazine is out now! It’s such an honor to be part of such a beautiful magazine, as there are so many amazing editorials, fashion inspiration, interviews – you name it! You can check out my blogger feature on p.15, with photos by Paint with Stars, Nahoko Suzuki, Jason Mordeno, and Hamakiya … Continue Reading

Samantha Mariko on Wearona.com

My interview with Wearona.com is now up on their website! Wearona is an online fashion magazine, featuring bloggers from around the world. It would be great if you took the time to check it out here or the widget on my sidebar. Thank you! 先日、Wearona.com というオンライン誌とのインタビューが公開されました!全部英語ですが、是非こちらで読んでみて下さい!Thank you!

BFGU Fashion Week 2015 Tokyo

I’m posting this a few weeks late, mainly because I couldn’t find any good photos of the fashion show at Bunka Fashion College. But thank goodness for Tokyo fashion blogger Misha Janette of Tokyo Fashion Diaries, who did two separate blog posts of the show. I was actually very fortunate to model the outfits of … Continue Reading

blondy 2015 SS Lookbook feat. Samantha Mariko

I had been waiting for Japanese fashion brand blondy to post their 2015 SS Lookbook on their website. And finally! they did. This was my first lookbook gig as a model, and I’m not shy to say I am proud of my work here. The blondy team was also very pleased with the outcome, which is … Continue Reading

Jason Mordeno Photography

When Jason sent me the last set of photos from our shoot this spring, the first thing I thought was, “Damn, I miss my long hair!” But then again, it only looked like this for the photo shoot and not any of the other days during the week. I actually just came back from a … Continue Reading