blondy & BLONDY ReLISH 2015 AW showroom

A few days ago, I stopped by the blondy & BLONDY ReLISH joint showroom for their 2015 Autumn / Winter collection. Blondy asked me to model this collection as well, and it was such a great pleasure working with them again. The photos from the lookbook should be on the website in a couple of weeks! Clean setups, camel and chunky knits are in! Although a bit too warm now for knitwear.

先日、いつもお世話になっているblondyの２０１５AW展示会に行って来ました。今回もモデルをさせて頂き、本当に光栄です。Lookbook の画像は、数週間後にサイトに公開されると思います。お洒落なセットアップ、キャメル色、そしてざっくりニットが流行りそう。当分厚手のニットは着たくないけれど！

Reebok Midnight Athletic Party

Tonight was the Reebok Midnight Athletic Party in Roppongi, on the 47th floor with a gorgeous view of the Tokyo Tower. Guests were able to try out the new ZPump Fusion sneakers, which are unique in that you can press a button on the side of the shoe to add air, and release the air with the button next to it when taking it off. They are super light and so comfortable. I spent the night with blogger & Youtube babes RinRin Doll, Emi Tiger, and Anji Salz. Great party with good food, drinks and shoes!

今夜は、Reebok Midnight Athletic Partyが六本木で開催されました。ビルの４７階で、東京タワーがとても綺麗に見えました！今回はZPump Fusionスニーカーの新色を履いてみることができました。スニーカーの横のボタンを押すと、空気が足され、履き心地がよくなります！入れすぎたり、靴を脱ぎたい時は、その隣のボタンを押して空気を抜きます。すごく面白い〜！しかも、軽くて歩きやすい！友達のリンリン、エミタイガー、アンジちゃんと合流♪楽しい夜となりました。

Fashionsnap.com street snap feature

I was recently featured on the street snap section of Fashionsnap.com. When there are so many fashionable and stylish girls and guys out there in Tokyo, it's an honor to be approached by such a popular fashion website. You can check out more of my feature here. I actually posted photos of this outfit a couple weeks ago here.

最近、人気のストリートスナップサイトFashonsnap.comに載せて頂きました！お洒落な人たちでにぎわう東京の中で私が選ばれたので、本当に嬉しいです。他のスナップはこちらで見れますよ！私も数週間前にこのコーデをアップしました→こちらをご覧ください〜♪

OUTFIT | Mesh details in monochrome

top: Tobi

pants: Comptoir des Cotonniers

clutch: Wego

sunglasses: zero UV

wedges: Zara

You can always count on Shibuya to be colorful and full of life with the hustle and bustle of city-goers. That's why I chose to shoot this particular outfit here. The ultimate monochrome, just black and white with some mesh detail in this funky top from Tobi, now one of my favorite online stores. They have way too many cute items at affordable prices. Anyways, this asymmetrical mesh top caught my eye, as I could see it being an ideal piece in my wardrobe to add some spice to an outfit. I paired it with simple white skinny pants from Comptoir des Cotonniers to lighten up the outfit, but I would also pair it with a skirt or shorts on warmer days. One point of advice when constructing a monochromatic outfit: add a touch of color somewhere in there, even if it's just a bold lip color :) 

I highly recommend checking out other sweaters and hoodies at Tobi.com - I promise you shopping heaven! I'll be featuring more items from Tobi in upcoming posts so stay tuned!

渋谷はいつ訪れても、カラフルで華やかな場所です。今回は、モノクロのコーデを生かすために、わざと渋谷ロケにしました。アメリカのオンラインブランド、Tobiで見つけたこのトップスはメッシュとアシンメトリーのディテールが気に入りました。このアイテムで、どんなコーデでもほんのちょっとスパイスを加えることが出来るんじゃないかなと思い、チョイス！コントワーの白スキニーと合わせて、少し明るく。暖かい日は、ショーパンやスカートと合わせても可愛いトップスだと思います！モノクロのコーデを着る時のワンポイントアドバイス：さし色を忘れずに、リップカラーだとしても！

Tobi.com の他カットソーやスェットを是非チェックするのをオススメします！可愛い商品がたくさんありますよ！

photos by Saq Imtiaz

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 courteous to all the girls on set. I'm very impressed with how the video turned out! And love the song, can't help but dance :)

何でサマンサが三代目のPVなんか載せてるんだろう？って思う人もいるかもしれません。実は、このPVにモデルのエキストラとして出させて頂いたからです！このお仕事はとても楽しくやらせて頂きました。ボーカルの広臣さんはものすごくいい人で、すぐファンになりました。曲もめっちゃノリノリなので、是非聴いてみて下さい♪

Jeffrey Campbell x Maybelline Japan party

Tonight was the Jeffrey Campbell party in collaboration with Maybelline Japan. I remember when I bought my first ever pair of Jeffrey Campbells back in college, and I loved them so much I ended up barely wearing them.. ha. Anyways, the selection of shoes tonight were adorable with a variety of shapes and colors to choose from. Even the hors d'oeuvres were beyond cute! I especially loved that a collection of the shoes had a Maybelline theme, where the platform shoes were the same color as the nail lacquer or the Baby Lips chapstick. Last but not least, drummer and singer Shishido Kavka perform an amazing set. I'd seen her on TV several times, but seeing her live was a whole other experience. And it's always great to run into my model & blogger friends. Photographed with me are Marie Nakagawa, RinRin Doll, and Natalia of Tokyoholic. Thanks Jeffrey Campbell and Maybelline for a fun party!

今夜は、Jeffrey Campell x Maybelline Japan のコラボパーティー、「靴とコスメとスイーツと」でした！とてもお洒落で花やかなパーティーで、たくさんの可愛い靴や、コスメにうっとり。スイーツもメイベリンのコスメのカラーに会わせていて、可愛かったです。最後に、シシド・カフカさんのライブがあり、皆ものすごく盛り上がっていましたよ！迫力のある楽しいパーフォーマンスでした。そして、久々にモデルとブロガー友達に会えたことに感謝♪マリーとリンリンとナタリアさんと。

Comptoir des Cotonniers 2015 A/W showroom

This afternoon, I stopped by the Comptoir des Cotonniers 2015 A/W showroom. My blogger friend Natalia of Tokyoholic first introduced me to the brand, and it has then become one of my favorite brands. Their Autumn/ Winter collection had both feminine and edgier pieces, all of which were super chic. My favorite item was the leather jacket - how neat that the sleeves could be removed easily to be transformed into a leather vest! I had the pleasure of meeting the designer for Comptoir, Anne Valerie Hash. She was such a sweet lady and an important figure in the fashion industry. I love the direction she is taking with the brand as their is a broader spectrum of styles, but cohesive as a collection. 

今日は、コントワー・デ・コトニエの2015A/W 展示会に行ってきました。ブロガー友達のナタリアさんに紹介して頂いた以来、とても気に入ってしまいました。フェミニンなものもあれば、エッジの効いた素材やシルエットもそろっている、幅広いコレクションとなっていました。私のお気に入りは、袖を取り外せるレザーのライダーズジャケット。ベストにも変身できるのは、大活躍しそうですね！コントワーのデザイナーのアン・ヴァレリー・ハッシュさんにもお会いできて、嬉しかったです。これから、ブランドをどういう方向性に導くか、楽しみです。

OUTFIT | Colorful vibes in Huntington Beach

blouse: H&M

shorts: Uniqlo

clutch: Dezso by Sara Beltran

shoes: Vans

sunglasses: Free People

I currently live in an area where it takes 2 hours in the least to get to the nearest beach, so it was a real privilege growing up next to one in Surf City Huntington Beach. My brother and I took a quick drive to our local beach and enjoyed some California sun. When my dad passed away two summers ago, all I wanted to wear was black, no matter how warm it was. I always thought it was respectful to mourn for those who have passed by wearing black. Just two weeks ago, my grandmother passed away, but the things I remember most about her are her smile, laughter, her warmth and love. Instead of donning myself all in black, I want to celebrate her amazing life by wearing some more color. I hope to follow her footsteps and be a more gracious and caring person for myself and those around me.

Trying to live life more colorfully, take it day by day, and make the best of it. Until next time, California.

現在住んでいるところは、海まで2時間はかかるので、海の近くで生まれ育ったことに感謝してます。先日、弟とハンティントン・ビーチまでちょこっとドライブしてきました。2年前の夏、父が亡くなったとき、どんなに暑くても黒以外の色は着たくありませんでした。2週間前、祖母が亡くなりましたが、一番思い出に残っているのは彼女の笑顔と笑い声、心の暖かさととてつもない愛。暗い色で彼女の死を悲しむより、もっと色を取り入れて、彼女の素敵な人生を祝いたい。祖母のように、愛想の良い、気遣いのある女性になりたいです。

人生をもっとカラフルに、頑張って生きていこう。カリフォルニア、またね。

photos by E. Rhodes