pink is key

(sweater: Topshop; skirt & shoes: Zara; hat: Le Ciel Bleu; 

necklace: Forever 21; clutch: Michael Kors)

I would have never thought to wear an outfit like this had it not been for my work. Le Ciel Bleu has changed my outlook on fashion immensely - the Samantha 2 months ago would not be wearing a knit hat of any color, especially bright pink. And with a pencil skirt. Sounds weird but it somehow goes together. Balancing out the bright accessories with a monotone outfit is key, and is a simple way to coordinate outfits. I wouldn't be surprised if I had a collection of hats in every color by the end of the winter season. I think I'm hooked. 

Love,

Samantha Mariko

fuzjko hemming

(blazer: Alexander Wang; blouse; hand-me-down; shorts: 

Urban Outfitters; heels: H&M; clutch: Michael Kors)

Photos from Sunday evening at the Palace of Fine Arts for Fuzjko Hemming's piano recital.

I was in awe of both the beautiful architecture of the building and the beauty in which she played her music. Her 2-hour program consisted of Chopin and Liszt etudes, Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition," and 2 pieces by Debussy. Loved every single minute of her performance. The illustration on the program is by her (it looks better in color!).

I was really excited to finally wear the frilled blouse with the pale pink shorts & blazer. One of my cousins in Japan had given me the blouse because she didn't want it anymore. I wasn't sure what to wear with it at first until I found the shorts at the bottom of my drawer, which I had never worn before either. I need to make it a point to wear what I have...!

Anyways, have a good week everyone! 

Love,

Samantha Mariko