Instagram outfits #6 - Sugar

(Outfit 1 sweater & pants: Le Ciel Bleu; necklace: old; shoes: Converse)

(Outfit 2 shirt: WEGO; pants: Gap; jacket: Le Ciel Bleu; boots: Doc Martens)

(Outfit 3 sweater and jeans: Le Ciel Bleu; beanie: Loaves; flats: ZARA)

I'm starting to realize my style changes every time I post an Instagram outfit post... 

This post features two of my favorite items for the spring season - my gray cotton sweater and black & white stadium jacket, both from Le Ciel Bleu. And hopefully I'll have more outfits with my tapered denim next time (it's SO comfortable!).

And a remix I'm currently hooked on<3

Sugar by Moonboots

Have a good rest of the week!

Love,

Samantha Mariko

beauty essentials

I feel like most of my recent posts are from my photo shoots, so I decided to post something a bit different this time :)

After moving to Tokyo, I've become very picky when it comes to beauty products. The makeup artists at my photo shoots would recommend products, or hairstylists would give me tips and recommendations on how to style or treat my hair. And so far, these haven't let me down. 

From left to right:

Trader Joe's tea tree oil

Kerastase Huile Sublime leave-in hair treatment

Nivea SPF 30 water gel sunscreen

Caudalie cleansing water for face and eyes

Bioderma Solution Micellaire makeup remover

Bioderma Eau Dermatologique spray-on toner

Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre moisturizer + primer

Spending a little extra on beauty products can make a huge difference.

Do you use any of these products?

Love,

Samantha Mariko

a japanese spring

Photos by Nobuyuki Nishihara

Hair by Miki Oishi

Makeup by Asuka Takei

Kimono styling by Haruka Yamashita

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Good morning lovelies! I just received the images from my most recent photo shoot, a spring-themed Japanese kimono shoot. I had to post a few of my favorites even though there are so many that I liked! It was my first time modeling a traditional Japanese kimono for a photo shoot, but I had a great time coming up with the poses and just wearing the beautiful robes and playing with the cute props. 

Anyways, happy Friday everyone! Hope you have a fantastic weekend<3

Love,

Samantha Mariko

happy valentine's day!

Happy Valentine's Day from Amy Ota & I <3

Photos by Masahiro Nakame

Makeup and hair by Yuna Oya

Wardrobe by Ayaka Ito

Xoxo,

Samantha Mariko

an early valentine date

Tonight, I spent a lovely evening with my good friend Amy for an early Valentine's day dinner. It was my first time at Legato, an Italian restaurant which overlooks the busy nightlife of Shibuya, Tokyo. Apparently, they turn the restaurant into a club for New Years Eve - I definitely want to come back for that! 

And a cute surprise from Amy<3 Thank you!

Also a sneak peek for my next blog post ;)

Good night!

Love,

Samantha Mariko

Tanicha

I hope that first photo lured you in to read the rest of this blog post.. :)

I had a lovely lunch date with my good friend Yui for Japan Restaurant Week 2013. We chose a fancy little Italian restaurant called Tanicha in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo, and it's really difficult to say in words how amazing our food was from the taste to the visual arrangement of each dish. And the atmosphere of  the restaurant was pleasant as well. 

I swear we didn't plan our outfits! Always room for dessert round 2 - boba milk tea, my favorite!

Did anyone else dine out during restaurant week? 

Thanks for reading!

Love,

Samantha Mariko

dj kyoko - time's fool

It was pure chance that I came across this album, and I'm glad I did. When I first listened to some of the tracks at TSUTAYA (a record/ bookstore in Japan), I was intrigued by DJ KYOKO's selections in her eclectic mix and how well they all flowed together. Plus, it was apparent what kind of style she was going for in this album - dark & mysterious, but also feminine & chic. A mix CD I would listen to when I'm blogging (like I am now!) or getting ready to go out. I also scored a free poster with her autograph :)


Any music, artists or albums you recommend?


Love,

Samantha Mariko

Instagram Outfits #5

Getting ready for spring when it's still freezing cold in Tokyo!

My most recent Instagram outfits for your viewing pleasure.

(Outfit 1 shirt: Equipment; skirt: Forever 21; flats: J.crew)

(Outfit 2 blouse: Forever 21; sweater: Topshop; pants: H&M; flats: Zara)

(Outfit 3 sweater & pants: Uniqlo; jacket: Le Ciel Bleu; flats: Oriental Traffic)

(Outfit 4 sweater: Gap; shirt: Uniqlo; pants: H&M; boots: Doc Martens)

(Outfit 5 sweater: Uniqlo; pants: Gap; jacket: Le Ciel Bleu; shoes: Converse)

Hope you're looking forward to the spring trends as much as I am! 

Love,

Samantha Mariko