Tuesday, September 1, 2015

OUTFIT | Hangin' loose in Style Moi


jacket: Zara
tank top: Forever 21
pants: Style Moi
sandals: Target
sunglasses: zeroUV
clutch: Dezso
watch: Fossil









Some say fashion is about sacrifice, and while that can be true, I still opt for comfort 80% of the time. These relaxed pants from Style Moi are the epitome of comfort and the added side slits make it even better. I combined some other casual items with these pants, including a loose tank top I found at Forever 21, and this khaki jacket from Zara. I can't believe the warm summer months are over, but looking forward to the fall season!

I've been collaborating with my photographer Lisa of Paint with Stars for over 2 years now, and I seriously could not have produced quality content without her help. Shooting and working with her each time is a breeze, and she is one of the sweetest people I've met in Japan. She recently wrote a blog post about her experiences as a foreigner in Japan for the past 6 years (she's originally from northern California), and it instantly gave me more willpower to keep pursuing my dreams, and to simply not give up. It's worth the read guys, check it out here


ファッションのために着心地を犠牲にしないといけないと聞いたことがありますが、私はそれでも着やすい服に引かれてしまいます。このStyle Moiのリラックスパンツは本当に履きやすくて、サイドスリットも涼しげなポイントです。今回はForever 21のベーシックなタンクにZaraのカーキジャケットでカジュアルダウンなコーデに仕上げてみました。もう夏が終わるんだと思うと寂しいですが、秋が楽しみになって来ました!

ここ2〜3年ぐらい、いつも素敵なお写真を撮ってくれるPaint with Starsのリサさんとずっとコラボレーションしていますが、彼女のお陰でここまでクオリティーの高いコンテンツをアップできているので、本当に感謝しています。撮影するときもやりやすいし、めっちゃ優しくて穏やかな人です。最近その彼女も、日本に移住してからの経験をブログ記事にまとめていました。私も読んで色んな意味で共感できて、また頑張ろうって気持ちになりました。英語ですが、こちらで是非読んでみてくださいね!






43 comments:

  1. I agree with you 100%! Comfort is definitely one of my priorities when it comes to what I wear. This outfit looks so cozy, yet chic! :)

    Enclothed Cognition

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  2. You rock :) Really love it! xx

    http//cocojeans.blogspot.pt

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  3. Loving this look, and loving those pants! xoxo

    http://terramcd.blogspot.com

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  4. Style Moiのパンツ、すごくきれいなシルエットでエレガント♡
    リサさんの記事を読んで、わたしも東京に出て来た日の事を思い出して、
    やる気がでてきました!!

    akiko

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  5. Nice, casual style! Love the turquoise rings you added to your outfit. It's a very nice touch!

    http://passportcouture.com

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  6. They look so good Sam! I love the neutral palette also! :D
    http://www.averysweetblog.com/

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  7. I really love how comfortable this looks! And I can't believe that those are pants! I wouldn't have thought! So cute!

    xoxo,
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  8. This look is so comfy looking and i love the jacket and shades !

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  9. love that pants samantha, looks very comfy.
    by the way, would you follow me back on instagram samantha? love to be your friend :)

    http://sonya-thaniya.blogspot.com/

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  10. Very nice casual look!
    http://sepatuholig.blogspot.com
    instagram.com/grace_njio

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  11. Those sunglasses are amazing! And there's something to be said about comfortable clothes making the wearer really comfortable and subsequently more confident too :)

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  12. So cool, I'm in love with your blog it's amazing!
    See you soon dear

    xx
    www.laurastream.blogspot.com

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  13. im all about comfort too! love the parka!
    http://rrriotdontdiet.blogspot.pt/

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  14. woww, I love those pants! I've been lusting over more slouchy pants lately because jeans can just be so constricting! also, your hair always looks so good!

    http://splitneedles.blogspot.com

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  15. Great outfit! I love your sandals and pants!

    xx,
    www.mellowyellowblog.com

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  16. cool style and colours!

    http://retrostreetstation.blogspot.de/2015/08/boho-kimono.html

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  17. You look so amazing :3

    Ana ♥
    http://aruivablog.blogspot.pt/

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  18. you look stunning sweetie ! love the way you style it all together :)

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  19. I love this look. I'm such a fan of taking regular pieces (like the white tank) and remixing them into something new by cutting it, tying it, or just playing around and finding a new way to wear it.

    Z · HELLOZAUNI.COM

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  20. A great look!! I love your hair ♡
    Kisses!!

    ·Alas de Angel·

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  21. Hi Samantha,
    I'm glad I stumbled upon your photo on Lookbook.nu. I'm enjoying your blog so far and look fwd to reading more.
    Like your photographer (Paint With Stars), I'm also from northern CA! I was happy to read that in your blog above. I'll be sure to check out her post that you linked.
    Hope you can visit my blog and leave a comment (or two)! Keep up the good work.
    xo,
    http://flipflopsandsequins.tumblr.com/

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  22. Great post !
    I'm loving this look ! so stylish !
    Nina
    xox
    www.titritmode.com/outfits

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  23. This look is gorgeous! I love the pants!

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  24. aaa been absence so long from blogging activity makes me missed your inspirational outfits.
    love the jacket :)

    OLLYVIA LAURA | INDONESIAN STYLE, TRAVEL & BEAUTY BLOGGER |
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  25. Wow! Love your style dear! Great post!

    XX

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  26. Loving your sandals Samantha! Super pretty look, once again. So I'm no longer surprised! And your photographer is indeed doing a fantastic job!

    x- Naomi in Wonderland

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  27. I love this look, especially the sandals! I miss wearing sandals around but it's too cold here >//<

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  28. you're so beautiful, the photos are amazing! kisses :)
    www.youngersthings.blogspot.com

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  29. Amazing outfit and your attitude is very confident! :)
    xoxo, Anna Lea
    http://growingcircles.blogspot.de/

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  30. Amazing style!! so chic and simple.

    Sabrina | GYPSY T▲N

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  31. Love your laid back outfit, comfy and stylish! You look gorgeous!

    Recently I have started as a guest designer for a famous bag brand and my first design of a belt bag is out! <3 I would love to hear what you think about it! :)
    Hope to see you soon on my blog
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    Facebook :)

    Kisses from Zurich,
    K

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  32. OMG, I really love your jacket which gives a laid-back ambiance but still looks formal enough to attend a meeting. The pants are gorgeous too, give a hint of sexy without being over exposed!

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  33. I'm with you on style and comfort Samantha! These pants are so chic and definitely up there on the comfy factor! Ah yes your photographer is a genius, love the beautiful creations you come up with and her beautiful captures of them! :) xo~ Lena
    www.felinecreatures.com

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  34. Beautiful photos Samantha..great backgrounds. :) I'm such a fan of that jacket.. love how neutral it looks and feels so comfortable yet stylish!

    -- new blogpost in my blog :)
    Take care always, love Christine ~ xx
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  35. hi samantha.
    I'm a half japanese & half swedish girl, raised in japan and currently living in sweden, and I've been struggling with my ethnicity, the feeling of being split in middle and the sadness of always being so far away from home, for so long. lately, I've almost given up my dreams of moving to japan again because of my fear of being too swedish/radical/outspoken and not enough educated/ambitious/skinny for the japanese society. I started to think that I would never fit in anyway - I can't make it there.
    but then I found your blog and I just want to thank you for being such an inspiration for me. you gave me hope and motivation, and next month I will go to tokyo for vacation, but I will also search for work opportunity when I'm there! this is a huge step for me and I can't describe with words how greatful I am. thank you for your amazing blog.

    love,
    sarah
    http://sarahhelmertz.tumblr.com

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  36. Love this outfit. ^.^ You're amazing!

    Natalie
    www.natalieholz.blogspot.com

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  37. Samantha Mariko, you look amazing! There's such an ease about this outfit that I really like. It definitely looks comfortable, yet you look so chic. Those pants are so unique, but you pull them off super well. I love that slouchy jacket!

    xx freshfizzle

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  38. You are seriously one inspirational blogger! Love your photos. Comfort in style is always the way to go!

    my blog

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  39. these bottoms looks super cool! Love it!
    xoxo

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