Osaka/Kyoto/Nara

  A potpourri of photos from my trip to Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara. Some of my relatives live in Osaka, so it was really nice to see them after so many years. I was so excited to go sight-seeing in Kyoto and Nara, but unfortunately, it rained when I went to the Kinkakuji (Temple of … Continue Reading

Harajuku & Shibuya

  Started my week off right by hanging out at Harajuku and Shibuya, 2 of the best places to shop in Tokyo. I met up with a girlfriend I hadn’t seen in 10 years, and she showed me around 🙂 We stopped by Harajuku first, and I spent a while at the Forever 21- the inventory is … Continue Reading

Hello Japan

These are a few photos from my first few days in Japan. A bit overcast and some rain, but it’s beautiful. I can’t get enough of the food here! Panda cream puffs and bear-shaped donuts – gotta love it. I’ve also been doing some shopping and I love how clothes are so cheap here. I’ll … Continue Reading

San Diego

    Photos from my brief trip to San Diego yesterday. My friend took me around to all the hot spots in the area – Balboa Park, the Salk Institute, Hillcrest, and “the Cliffs.” An abundance of breathtaking views, delicious food, and phenomenal architecture. I had a lovely time. Hoping I can go back before … Continue Reading

Sunny days

Day two of my SF trip, downtown! I love the huge Christmas trees 🙂 (sweater: Madewell; purse: Gap; boots: Dolce Vita for Target)   It was a perfect day to wear my new sweater from Madewell – it’s so warm & cozy I could probably curl up in it. Luckily, an oversized men’s collared shirt paired … Continue Reading

Back in San Francisco

I am so happy to be in San Francisco again! It’s a lot sunnier than it was in the summer- a pleasant surprise. A few things I did today: (Knit shirt: Nordstrom; scarf: Rimo; purse: Gap)   My first time going to Haight Street!  So many vintage stores and boutiques that I couldn’t even get … Continue Reading

Leaves & lights

From a photo shoot in Fullerton:   (top:Brandy & Melville; skirt: needsupply.com; platforms:Blackmarket) Relocating to Downtown Fullerton for some night life: (dress:needsupply.com; shoes:Jeffrey Campbells) Many thanks to amazing photographers John and Tweedy Cudal, and make-up artist Rosie Chhun. And congrats to Gabe on his modeling debut 🙂 Hope you all had a good weekend and … Continue Reading

Sunday morning

I spent a lovely Sunday morning at Redondo Beach Pier. (top:needsupply.com; pants:zara; sunglasses:rimo) There was a beautiful jewelry shop in Fisherman’s Wharf called Mie Pearl. The Japanese owner and his wife were so kind. They let me pick out an oyster and mounted my pearl on a ring. I love it! To finish it off sweetly, … Continue Reading