Monday, April 28, 2014

tokyo streets - ginza

(T-shirt: Zara; jacket: Le Ciel Bleu; skirt: Target; shoes: Underground
clutch: Wego)



Photos by Saq Imtiaz
Styling, makeup and hair by Samantha Mariko (me)



A couple weeks ago, I met up with Saq and his friend for a quick photo shoot in the busy streets of Ginza on a Friday afternoon. He was traveling to Tokyo for work, but wanted to do some photo shoots for fun as well. We didn't have too much time to shoot, but we were able to get a couple shots in several different locations within Ginza, even some crosswalk shots (I think we did this at least 20 times!). He had so many creative ideas and I enjoyed listening to some of the kinds of shoots he's done in the past, so we've decided to collaborate again when he returns to Japan later this year. I asked him about his career as a photographer, and he told me he used to work in Paris for 2 years as a professional photographer. Truly blessed to be able to work with talented photographers like him. I'm glad we got so much variety in such a short time!


I would normally never wear such a bright, tacky print, but I was so drawn to this cropped T-shirt when I went shopping at Zara a while back.. I found it quite easy to style with a pencil skirt like the one I am wearing, and also relaxed trousers or simple denim. I tried to keep the rest of the outfit simple with just black and white. 



I hope you all had a good, relaxing weekend and a great week ahead! 



Much love,

Samantha Mariko





49 comments:

  1. Gorgeous! Love the matching top and makeup. I'm loving your style

    The Koalafornian x

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  2. BEAUTIFULL PICS, LADY, MAKEUP, OUTFIT, EVERYTHING.

    -Joua, http://jouatotherescue.blogspot.com/

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  3. you look so perfect Sam! I love the quirkiness of the lips tee! :)

    Metallic Paws

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  4. What a great bunch of pictures!
    Really pretty, dear :)

    Cheers,
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  5. I love the black and white outfit, but with the red lips to give a pop of colour! You have such chic, edgy styles that I adore! I'd love to head down to some streets in Japan for photos, it looks so fun and cheerful there! Have a great week! xx

    Chic Nikkie 

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  6. amazing photos, just love the streetstyle look. love how you styled the lips jumper.
    xx http://1finedai.blogspot.com/

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  7. you look so cool in this outfit! Love the lips printed top, and shoes!!!! <3

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  8. Wow he did an amazing job with these photos, it's cool that you'll be able to work with him again. You look gorgeous in these shots, love the outfit too xx

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  9. Wonderful photos.
    This lipstick colour looks perfect on you :)

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  10. So high-fashion! In love with your outfit, the scenery is just stunning!

    Never Not Inspired

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  11. I love every single detail of your look!!!
    Have a great start of the week honey!!!

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  12. Simply gorgeous! The photography is beautiful!

    Allthingsglitterandbeauty

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  13. Gorgeous pictures! Also loving the location & your outfit :)

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  14. i love this set of photos! esp the ones of you crossing the street. and yes we should def hang when im out there!

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  15. The pictures are amazing!

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    Patricia♥

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  16. Wonderful look. The bomber looks amazing with lips tee. :)
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  17. woah, you look amazing! love everything

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  18. You look amazing! Great blouse. Wonderful photo! Yours!

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  19. Such gorgeous photos! I actually really love the print of that top <3

    The Quirky Queer

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  20. I love this outfit so much my dear.
    And your blog is Just amazing.

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  21. You certainly don't make the lipstick print look "tacky" at all... quite the opposite actually! :-) You look so stunning in your photos! They look so editorial!

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    Kelsey
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  22. the simplicity of the rest of the outfit tones down the loud print. i think it works perfectly with the rest of your pieces. nice pictures.

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  23. he did a fabulous job taking the pictures and you did a fabulous job modeling. you're so natural samantha. love that kiss top. you are the cutest girl. great job!
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  24. This is such a fun and amazing combo, looking fabulous.

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    follow you back

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  26. These photos are great! And while I also shy away from this sort of print, styled as it is, it reminds me of a very 1950s look--- fun!

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  27. love love love this outfit! such a unique print...never really tried it before but I'll definitely have to give it a try after seeing how amazing it looks on you!

    would love you to give me some advice on my blog!
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  28. Oh that's so cool. Also, working as a photographer in Paris sounds like such a dreamlike job, though I bet it was super stressful for him as well. I really love how these pictures look!

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  29. you look super! and your photos are so awesomely edited!

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  30. Wow, first of all I must comment on how beautiful those pictures turn out to be!
    And second of all- I do like your outfit a lot- such great urban chic!

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  31. These are such professional looking photos - they belong in a magazine! :)

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  32. Lovely pictures, you are very beautiful ! I hope one day I'll have the chance to go to Tokyo, it's definitely gorgeous there

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  34. so amazing! these belong in a magazine editorial

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  35. Such a lovely top
    Love
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  36. outfit is SO FAB, great and unique print, bomber looks amazing <3

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  37. Oh very gorgeous outfit, I love it the pics are amazing~
    Gorgeous shoes!
    xx

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  38. amazing look! great tshirt:*)

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  39. Amazing pictures. I like them a lot


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  40. Looking lovely as always :)

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  41. Wow i Love your outfit girl !
    Tha jacket the skirt the shoes ... All mixed With your long fringe i think its cool.
    You mêlt all kind of éra in one outfit, and it works!
    Xxx
    Lorna

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