blondy & BLONDY ReLISH 2015 SS Collection Showroom

On Friday, I was invited to check out the 2015 SS showrooms for Japanese women's fashion brand blondy and it's sister brand, BLONDY ReLISH. What was so special about visiting blondy showroom was that I was the model for their 2015 SS lookbook. Imagine my surprise at seeing my face on the walls of their showroom! I was so happy I almost cried. I've always wanted to model for a lookbook, so this was an amazing opportunity for me. I'm glad it was for blondy - everyone on the team was so nice and friendly, and were also very supportive when I told them about the release of my new song (I mentioned it in this post). The last photo is with the photographer, designer/director and the lady in charge of press-related matters. I didn't get to spend a traditional American Thanksgiving this year, but I am so thankful for opportunities like these that come my way. Thank you blondy!!

金曜日に、blondyとBLONDY ReLISH の2015SS展示会に行ってきました。実は、先週blondy のLOOKBOOKモデルをさせて頂きました。展示会で飾られていた写真を見たとき、大変感動しました。こういう仕事をずっとしたかったので、夢が一つ叶いました。blondyの皆さん、本当にありがとうございました！とても華やかな、素敵な展示会でした。

What do you think of this collection? Let me know your thoughts :)

Love,

Samantha

LE CIEL BLEU 2013 AW Collection

Hi everyone, it's been a while since my last post. I'm always thankful for all my readers and the lovely comments I receive (I read each and every one of them!).

I wanted to post something a little different today - I do post photos from photo shoots I do once in a while, but it's not what I do for a living believe it or not. I spend most of my days working for the web team at a Japanese apparel brand called LE CIEL BLEU. I work as their web model (you can't see my face, but I model & style about 90% of the clothes on the website), and do other things here and there. I also help out during the lookbook shoots as assistant stylist.

 Here are some of my favorite looks & items from their 2013 AW Collection Lookbook - plaid, fur and leopard print are some of the popular trends this season. Which looks/items do you like? 

It would be great if you checked out the website! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Have a wonderful day!

Love,

Samantha Mariko

Tokyo Runway 2013 SS

With Amy & Julie Ota

(leather jacket: uniqlo; skirt: H&M; T-shirt: Le Ciel Bleu; sandals: Target; rings: Topshop)

I had the pleasure of attending Tokyo Runway 2013 SS today. What an exciting day! First of all, my good friend and fellow model Amy Ota made her debut at Tokyo Runway - I am so proud of you Amy, you rocked it!! Second of all, I got to see amazing artists perform live such as Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Rita Ora, and view a live filming for an upcoming TV drama. Not to mention being able to check out the spring and summer collections of popular Japanese brands and the models wearing the clothes! I thoroughly enjoyed myself.

Being exposed to so much amazing fashion & music got me really pumped!

Happy first day of spring everyone<3

Love,

Samantha Mariko

le ciel bleu

I recently started working Le Ciel Bleu, a clothing boutique featuring the brand Le Ciel Bleu along with import brands such as McQ and Elizabeth and James. I love working here because I get to wear their sample clothes, like the blazer and the dress pictured above (sorry for the bad picture quality - they were quick iPhone snaps). Their fall line has a huge variety of stylish and essential wardrobe pieces, including knits, furs, and tweed. Check out their website to take a look!

Love,

Samantha Mariko