Okami Kult in Shibuya

What better location than Shibuya, Tokyo to shoot some street style. I've mentioned in previous posts that Viktor is the creative mind behind the Tokyo street wear brand Okami Kult. This time I styled one of his logo T-shirts my way with some of my favorite accessories and street-inspired pieces in my closet. And the backstreets of Shibuya are home to some of the coolest graffiti and other street art. I think the photos speak for themselves. Enjoy!

ストリートスタイルの撮影をするには、やっぱり渋谷が持ってこいの場所。前の記事に、友人のヴィクターさんがOkami Kultというストリート系ブランドを立ち上げたと書きました。今回は、彼のロゴTシャツをストリート系のアイテムを合わせてみて、自分流にスタイリングしてみました。渋谷の奥の方に、色んなところにグラフィティや他のストリートアートがあるので、歩くだけで楽しいです。あとは、写真をご覧になって下さい♡

T-shirt: Okami Kult; jeans: SLY; underwear: Calvin Klein; hat: New Era; sunglasses: ZeroUV; watch: Klasse 14; bracelet: Giles & Brother; shoes: Vans; shoe accessories: Mohee

All photos by Viktor Farkas

Venice Beach

Venice Beach is the epitome of a Californian oceanside paradise. You got your cloudless clear blue skies, vast ocean, palm trees swaying in the wind, colorful graffiti walls (and palm trunks!), the quirky souvenir shops along the Boardwalk, cafes and clothing boutiques on Abbot Kinney... and the list goes on. My friend Tina introduced me to areas I've never explored, including a delicious ice cream parlor from Portland called "Salt & Straw" where we tried a goat cheese & black olive brittle ice cream. Coming straight from freezing Japan, this ocean breeze was exactly what I needed to revive myself. Thanks Tina for a much-needed day trip!

ベニスビーチは、ざっくり言うとカリフォルニアの海岸沿いパラダイスの縮図です。雲が一つない青空、広々とした海、風に揺れるたくさんのヤシの木、カラフルなグラフィーティ、ボードウオークにずらりと並ぶ数多くの面白いお土産屋さん、アボットキニーのお洒落カフェとブティック・・などなど。友達のティナちゃんが、私の知らないベニスビーチを色々紹介してくれました！特に気に入ったのは、ポートランド出身のアイスクリームショップ「ソルト＆ストロー」。山羊の乳とブラックオリーブをカラメル状にした粒のアイスを食べました！すごくさっぱりして美味しかった♪　日本の寒い冬から、すずしい波風でちょっと生き返りました。ティナちゃん、連れて行ってくれてありがとう！

jacket: Comptoir des Cotonniers; top: Calvin Klein; jeans: Moussy; sandals: Steve Madden; bag: Ozoc; sunglasses: zeroUV; choker: Are You Am I

Velvet & violet

There are so many ways to dress up a fur coat, but there are also just as many ways to style it down. I actually like how a plush violet faux-fur coat looks with light-wash denim. I got this pair at the Moussy opening renewal party in Harajuku, and they are my favorite right now. And my velvet open-back top makes its debut after, what, 5 years?? Purchased back during my college days, I loved how it looked but I couldn't find a great way to style it. It definitely looks good with high-waisted denim and some gold accents. 

Don't forget to check out my photographer's other work here at www.36neex.com! I love how these photos turned out despite the limited time we had to shoot. Thanks Yoshi!

ファーコートを上品に着る方法はたくさんありますが、カジュアルダウンすることも全然できます。このフェークファーのバイオレットコートは今期のお気に入りで、ライトウォッシュのデニムと相性がいい。デニムは、Moussy原宿店のリニューアルパーティーでゲットしたもの。そして、このオープンバックのベルベットトップスはなんと、５年ぐらい前に買ってからの初登場！多分、大学生の時に買ったのかな。すごく可愛いんだけど、どう上手に着ればいいか分からなくて。。でも、ハイウエストのデニムとゴールドのアクセントでいい感じにスタイリングできたと思います♡

写真を撮ってくれたカメラマンのサイトもこちらで是非チェックしてあげてね！撮影時間、実はすごく短かったんだけど、良い仕上がりで嬉しいです♪ありがとう！

coat: Forever 21; top: Urban Outfitters; jeans: Moussy; shoes: Converse; bag: Bershka; sunglasses: ZeroUV; choker: JBCG; ring: JBCG

All photos by 36 Neex

intimate

My recent haul from California, which includes my new favorite scent, new favorite lipstick, and my new favorite bra.

 

 

 

 

Love,

 

Samantha Mariko

still a california girl

(Shirt:old from Urban Outfitters; shorts: uniqlo; clutch: Dezso; sandals: Target)

I spent a relaxing Friday at Daikanyama with my photographer friend, who took these photos for me. Having a nice lunch at Urth Caffe and carrying around my favorite Dezso clutch doesn't really make me miss California all that much.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Love,

Samantha Mariko

2013 in Tokyo

(shirt: Urban Outfitters; jacket: vintage; shorts: vintage Levi's; boots: Doc Martens;

tights: J.Crew; bag: Zara)

Happy New Year everyone! I'm so excited to be writing my first post of 2013 :)

Today, I spent the afternoon running around Tokyo with my uncle, who I hadn't seen in 7 years. We decided to pay our first visit of the year at Meiji Jingu Shrine in Harajuku before heading over to Tokyo Tower. It was actually our first time going up the tower, even though my uncle grew up near Tokyo. I guess you neglect doing all the tourist-y things when you know you can do them anytime. Anyways, we went at the perfect time of day - we were able to see the beautiful sunset from the top of the tower, with Mt. Fuji in the distance. So breathtaking. I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend my New Years in Japan. On a side note, the jacket I'm wearing was a lucky find - snagged it for 1500 yen ($15) at a used clothing store yesterday. One goal for 2013: go thrift-shopping more often. 

Wishing you all a lovely start to 2013!

Love,

Samantha Mariko