so retro

Photos by Masahiro Nakame

Makeup and hair by Yuna Oya

Wardrobe by Ayaka Ito

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As promised, the photos from my retro photo shoot, the first shoot of the year for me! I'm very pleased with how the photos turned out. I had never done a retro/vintage-inspired shoot before, so I had a great time modeling both outfits. I'm starting to realize that modeling is like acting - it's important to really immerse yourself into the role you are assigned and get creative with expressions and posing.  Being able to play both the male & female roles in this particular photo shoot was an awesome experience. My stylist said she bought everything at vintage or second-hand shops in Tokyo! How cool is that?

On a separate note, I don't actually smoke - the cigarette was just a prop! :)

Thanks for reading!

Love,

Samantha Mariko

now I know

Today, I had a glamour photo shoot with the coolest photographer couple John & Tweedy Cudal.

I did a shoot with them last year with my boyfriend and they did a great job. 

My look from today:

(hair & makeup by Adrienne Cawili)

Everyone was so chill and relaxed - it was an enjoyable experience and I met some great people. 

Thanks everyone!<3

Fun fact: I paid my mom a surprise visit last night for her birthday and she mentioned my previous blog post at Wayfarer's (Yes, my mom checks my blog :P). I told her that indeed I went there and I had this weird hunch and I asked her, "Wait... did you and Dad have your wedding there?" 「そうだよ、知らなかったの？」("Yes, you didn't know?") Well, now I do and I'm glad they got married there. She went on to tell me that they are very accepting of people of other faiths and lifestyles, and it turns out they do same-sex weddings, which I think is pretty awesome. :)

That's it for today I think.. thanks for reading <3

Love,

Samantha Mariko