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

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

OUTFIT | DREAM but do not sleep

It’s summer and I realized I was lacking in the T-shirt department until dream but do not sleep sent me one of their graphic T’s to try out. The cool thing about this brand is that it is UK-based, with firm roots in the electronic dance music (EDM) scene and promoting strictly positive vibes. I … Continue Reading

OUTFIT | Futuristic in black mesh

“Don’t mesh with me” was the original title of this post, but I tossed it thinking it was too cheesy. Here’s a second outfit I created featuring items from Forever 21. The combination of all-black mesh detailing, the puffed sleeves, and the oversized cate-eye sunglasses embody the ultimate urban chic  look with a futuristic edge. … Continue Reading

OUTFIT | Clean summer whites & prints

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

OUTFIT | Tropical prints in the rain

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

OUTFIT | Business casual with Metrocity

    I’ve been a little bit MIA this weekend, due to a cold and a fever that has been and is still persistent. I’m getting better though, so no worries. Make sure you don’t catch a cold in the middle of spring (it sucks!). These were taken last week when I had an audition … Continue Reading

OUTFIT | Army & retro-inspired at Ebisu Garden Place

Spring / summer is the perfect season to sport your sunglasses. ZeroUV, a brand from Orange County, California, sent me some stylish shades for the upcoming season, and I was only too thrilled to feature them 🙂 These retro round frames are ideal for dressing up an outfit because of the elegant metallic mesh cat-eye … Continue Reading

Tokyo Fashion Week 2015 Fall/Winter

And like that, Fashion Week is over. It’s so crazy how all the shows and installments are crammed into a single week, and to see the photographers, press, bloggers, models, etc. hustling from location to location each day. Thanks to my friends and Maybelline Japan, I thoroughly enjoyed myself at the shows I attended, and … Continue Reading

OUTFIT | Short hair & statement earrings (plus a video!)

And the bob becomes shorter. I think this is the shortest I’ve ever had my hair, and I absolutely love it. Having the perfect cut can really add a sophisticated touch to an outfit. And with my shorter ‘do, I thought it would be a good opportunity to try some statement earrings. I fell in … Continue Reading