Crimson lust

Photos // Nahoko Suzuki
Makeup // Asuka Takei
Styling // Hikaru So
Model // Samantha Mariko

I would be lost without you

photos by Nahoko Suzuki
makeup by Asuka Takei
styling by Samantha Mariko

Without you here, only echoes will ring

A line from one of my favorite ballads by Tokyo Jihen, "Sweet Spot."


photos by Nahoko Suzuki
makeup by Asuka Takei
styling by Samantha Mariko

John Lennon-inspired

coat: Le Ciel Bleu (similar here)

scarf: AZUL by moussy (similar here)

dress: Madewell

boots: Target (similar here)

bag: Madewell

sunglasses: Free People

I picked up these round-frame sunglasses at Free People this past weekend for a really good deal (I <3 sales), and even though the lenses are larger, they do remind me of John Lennon's. I used to think a lot of different frames weren't fit for my face shape, but I realized maybe it was my hair... Cutting my bangs this short has allowed me to look somewhat decent in these huge owl-like frames. I absolutely love them. Maybe I'll try some aviators next time.

I also can't get enough of this simple yet versatile gray scarf I picked up on a whim last fall. I wear it so many different ways, it is probably my most worn scarf, ever. What are your favorite winter accessories? 

By the way, did you all watch the Grammy's? I was so happy Sam Smith won an armful of those. He is truly amazing and such an inspiration!

週末お買い物してたら、Free People のセールでこの丸い眼鏡をゲット。ちょっとジョンレノン風な感じがお気に入りです。前まではこういう形のサングラスはかけませんでしたが、髪型を変えてからちょっとは似合ってるのかなと、勝手に思ってます。去年買ったこのスカーフも、今シーズン大活躍です。今回は肩周りにラップして着用してみました。

グラミー賞見れましたか？？サム・スミスが４個も受賞したのがとても嬉しかったです！彼の今後の活躍も本当に楽しみ♪

photos by Nahoko Suzuki

OUTFIT | Minimalist sorcery

coat: Le Ciel Bleu; knit dress: Madewell; skirt: Zara;

shoes: Nike; scarf: Uniqlo; watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs

Photo-shooting with Nahoko, round 2. It was Monday, I didn't know what to wear on this chilly February day, so I threw together some of my favorite items at the moment. Sort of resembling a sorceress... not intentionally though. I almost wore my plaid scarf from Uniqlo until I realized it looked hideous with the rest of the outfit (what was I thinking?). Time and time again, I am always reminded that you can never go wrong with black.

I think I'm starting to build a minimalist wardrobe. I recently found an article about minimalism via Into Mind blog, and it thoroughly explained what minimalism is and how to get started on such a wardrobe. I wear the same key pieces over and over again, combining them with others so I don't get bored with myself. I would much rather spend extra money on an item I really like than have too many less expensive and poor quality items. I ended up getting rid of a huge chunk of my wardrobe recently, and I realized they were all pieces I just picked up on a whim. Bad habit. I also believe owning less items forces you to be creative when creating daily outfits. :)

Yet again, Nahoko did an amazing job. We went from location to location to yet another location on our short lunch break, which resulted in all these cool shots. When she saw my outfit, the first thing she said was, " I like it, you remind me of a sorceress." Awesome. 

月曜日の朝はいつもバタバタで、何を着よう？！と迷いながらも、何かしら気に入った格好に仕上がる。カメラマンの鈴木さんには、「魔女みたいだね。こういう格好好きだよ」と言ってくれました。キキとは遠くかけ離れてるけど、こういうダークな感じは私も好き。こういう寒い日はレーヤーで暖かく、スタイリッシュに。

All photos by Nahoko Suzuki

Morning sunlight in an urban playground

coat: Topshop; dress: Madewell; boots: Dr. Martens;

ring: Good After Nine

When my photographer, Nahoko, brought me to this lifting outing in the somewhat discreet area of Nogizaka, my first thought was, "What the hell is this place?" A playground for adults, perhaps, I have no clue. This is definitely not a place for children (ha!). These wooden structures were so interesting, so modern, and oddly enough, I blended right in with my surroundings. Nahoko and I arrived right before our shift at work, and wow, does she know how to play with the natural morning light! It was so hard to choose the best ones out of the bunch. We are always shooting indoors in a tiny studio, so being outside and doing our thing was great. I'm sure we will be collaborating again soon.

I wear this knit dress from Madewell a little too much maybe, but it's my favorite! I paired it with my some black tights and my Doc Martens for a girly and playful touch. And my teddy coat, as usual, keeps me nice and snuggly warm.

今回の写真を見て、一瞬「ここはどこ？？」って思うかもしれません。私もカメラマンの鈴木さんに案内されたときは、何これー！と思っちゃいました。乃木坂駅から徒歩3分ぐらいで、ちょっと奥をたどったら、この広い空き地らしき場所にたどり着きます。この木でできた隠れ家的な建物は意外と撮影には使いやすく、楽しかったです。出勤前の時間だったので、朝の光を上手く使うことができました。さすが鈴木さん！楽しい撮影時間、ありがとうございました！

All photos by Nahoko Suzuki