what a surprise

( from Sweet, June issue)

I was so lucky to have randomly picked up a magazine with so many of my favorite Japanese models! (in order) Rinka, Christina, Melody Yoko, Audrey Ayaka, and Becky. I enjoyed every single page of this issue.

Plus, a small gift!



It is definitely worth buying magazines here when they come with cute makeup bags like this. This one fits all of my makeup essentials. Perfect.

If any of you live in the States, you can purchase a copy at a Japanese bookstore :)

Thanks for reading!

Love,

Samantha Mariko

audrey

(JJ May issue)

I finally got my copy of the May issue of JJ magazine! I'm particularly excited about this issue because one of the cover girls is the gorgeous Audrey Ayaka. I had the opportunity to meet her last year at an Earthquake Relief event - she is so sweet and charming, you can't help but like her.  It's my dream to eventually be able to do the kind of work she does in Japan. I congratulate her for this great achievement and I look forward to continue seeing more of her work :)  You can check out her Ameblo (Ameba blog), which she writes in English and Japanese. おめでとう、オードリー！

Love,

Samantha Mariko