Pacific City

My 2 weeks in Cali are whizzing by and weekend 1 of Coachella is right around the corner. I did have some time to check out the new shopping center near Huntington Beach Main Street. Pacific City opened recently, and I'm already loving the scenery and convenience the area has to offer. Now I wish I still lived here. Many thanks for to fellow blogger Francis Kenneth for snapping away these photos!

実家での2週間があっという間に過ぎようとしていて、しかもCoachellaが明日から始まります！バタバタの中、ハンティントンビーチのメインストリート近辺に最近できたPacific Cityというショッピングセンターに行ってきました。ビーチの雰囲気と風景が本当に素敵です。やっぱり海沿いはいいなぁ。待た住みたいって思ってしまうくらい。ブロガー友達のフランシスケネス、写真撮ってくれてありがとう！

jacket: The Black Market; T-shirt: Adidas; pants: Madewell; shoes: Converse; hat: ZeroUV; sunglasses: ZeroUV

Photos by Francis Kenneth

Visiting the ZeroUV showroom in Huntington Beach

Fellow blogger Francis Kenneth and I stopped by the ZeroUV showroom located in Huntington Beach, California. It was almost overwhelming to see all the different designs displayed in the room (and I mean it in a good way), and I picked out some new shades to take with me to Coachella this weekend. I also autographed 2 of the photos on their wall of photos featuring the bloggers and Instagrammers they sponsor. Thank you so much ZeroUV for an amazing time at your headquarters! See you at Coachella!

メンズブロガーのフランシス・ケネスと、ハンティントンビーチにあるZeroUVのショールームに行ってきました。実は、私の実家に近いんです！たくさんの可愛いサングラスがありすぎてすごく迷ったのですが、今週末のCoachellaミュージックフェス用のデザインをたくさん頂きました♡そして、壁に飾ってある写真の中、2枚サインしました！すごく不思議な気分。ZeroUVさん、いつも本当にありがとうございます！Coachellaが楽しみです♪

OUTFIT | Colorful vibes in Huntington Beach

blouse: H&M

shorts: Uniqlo

clutch: Dezso by Sara Beltran

shoes: Vans

sunglasses: Free People

I currently live in an area where it takes 2 hours in the least to get to the nearest beach, so it was a real privilege growing up next to one in Surf City Huntington Beach. My brother and I took a quick drive to our local beach and enjoyed some California sun. When my dad passed away two summers ago, all I wanted to wear was black, no matter how warm it was. I always thought it was respectful to mourn for those who have passed by wearing black. Just two weeks ago, my grandmother passed away, but the things I remember most about her are her smile, laughter, her warmth and love. Instead of donning myself all in black, I want to celebrate her amazing life by wearing some more color. I hope to follow her footsteps and be a more gracious and caring person for myself and those around me.

Trying to live life more colorfully, take it day by day, and make the best of it. Until next time, California.

現在住んでいるところは、海まで2時間はかかるので、海の近くで生まれ育ったことに感謝してます。先日、弟とハンティントン・ビーチまでちょこっとドライブしてきました。2年前の夏、父が亡くなったとき、どんなに暑くても黒以外の色は着たくありませんでした。2週間前、祖母が亡くなりましたが、一番思い出に残っているのは彼女の笑顔と笑い声、心の暖かさととてつもない愛。暗い色で彼女の死を悲しむより、もっと色を取り入れて、彼女の素敵な人生を祝いたい。祖母のように、愛想の良い、気遣いのある女性になりたいです。

人生をもっとカラフルに、頑張って生きていこう。カリフォルニア、またね。

photos by E. Rhodes

A December beach

Enjoyed an afternoon at the beach today with my brother. I wish I was more of a beach girl growing up, but I'm still spoiled for being able to enjoy some California sun right before Christmas. 

Our bathing suits are courtesy of Billabong Japan - thank you! We love Billabong <3

今日は弟と冬のビーチを楽しんできました。クリスマス前に水着着て海へ行けるのは、本当に贅沢だなーと今更思う。水着とトランクスはBillabong Japanから頂いたものです。Billabong 大好き！

Love,

Samantha

A Huntington Beach sunset

With my friend Amy visiting my hometown of Huntington Beach for a couple days, it makes me see the city in a slightly different light. As we were driving along PCH during the sunset yesterday, she remarked, "You are so lucky to have lived in such a beautiful area." Having lived away from California for the past two years, I can understand her perspective a little better. Huntington Beach, or SoCal in general is a great place to live, and it was a privilege to have experienced the beauty of all this growing up. I will always have a deep sweet spot for HB <3 The sunset in December is gorgeous, by the way.

友達のエイミーちゃんが日本から遊びにきていて、南カリフォルニアを案内中。彼女のお陰で、実家のハンティントンビーチの良さを改めて知ることができています。昨日の夕日も本当に綺麗だった。エイミー、ありがとう！

Love,

Samantha