Light-reflecting

Experimenting with light and shadows with Rhino, wearing my favorite T-shirt, choker, jeans, sunglasses, and - well basically everything. And when the ridiculous humidity calls for nothing else but a T-shirt + jeans kind of look everyday for the rest of the summer, I'll stick to my SoCal beach casual. This article by Tokyo fashion blogger Misha Janette might be an interesting read if you want insight into the intensity of Japan's climate change.

光と陰を有利に活用した撮影になりました。着用しているものは全部お気に入りで、この夏は手放せない。日本もここまで暑くなってしまうと、毎日楽なTシャツ＋デニムの格好じゃないと過ごせないくらいです。ちょうどいいタイミングでアップされた、東京ファッションブロガーミーシャ・ジャネットさんが書いた、今後の温暖化がどう日本のファッションに影響するか、という内容の記事をお勧めします。

top: Zara; jeans: Moussy; sunglasses: zeroUV; choker: Are You Am I; watch: Fossil; clutch: Dezso; sandals: Birkenstock

All photos taken by Rhino Lee.

Jill Stuart Omotesando opening reception party

Yesterday was the opening reception party for Jill Stuart Omotesando shop, and some of us from my agency attended in Jill Stuart's Fall/Winter collection dresses. The new shop was two stories, the first floor featuring apparel, and the basement floor featuring beauty and accessories. I haven't worn polka dots in years, but this purple & black dress changed that. All the girls looked fabulous in their Jill Stuart dresses. Thank you for a lovely party, Jill Stuart Japan!

昨日はJill Stuart表参道店のオープニングレセプションパーティーでした！事務所のモデルズ達とJill Stuart今期のワンピースで参加しました。表参道店はすごくお洒落にインテリアで、1階がアパレル、B1階がコスメやシューズなど置いてありました。何年ぶりに水玉模様を着ましたが、この紫と黒のワンピースは着たい！と思いました。ハロウィンにも合いますね。DIVINEのメンバーも、それぞれのワンピースが似合っていました！Jill Stuart表参道、とても素敵なおもてなしありがとうございました！

OUTFIT | Tropical prints in the rain

top & skirt: Forever 21

cardigan: Zara

clutch: Dezso by Sara Beltran

shoes: Vans

watch: Daniel Wellington

The rain comes and goes, and this was one of those days where it was pouring on us while we were trying to shoot. Luckily, Lisa and I found some decent locations where we could avoid the rain. One of the more high-end areas in Tokyo, Omotesando is probably one of my favorite places to shop or dine, and even just to go for a lazy stroll to find hidden boutiques and cafes. 

This top & skirt setup from Forever 21 is my ultimate go-to for summer, with its bold, tropical print and waterproof fabric. I might post this outfit again, but with photos taken in the summer sunlight,  adding sunglasses and sandals for a different look. But a gloomy, rainy day wasn't so bad - it calls to say there are always positives in any situation. And Lisa is a true professional, as always :) 

梅雨がもうすぐ訪れますね。先日は、降りつける雨をさけながら、表参道でコーデ写真を撮ってもらいました。表参道はいつでもお洒落なので、オフの日は度々訪れます。新しいショップやカフェを探すのが楽しいです！

このトップスとスカートのセットアップはForever 21で見つけたとき、すぐ購入してしまいました。夏には持ってこいのボールドなトロピカルプリントがグッド。今度はもっと晴れた日に、違うアクセサリーで撮り直したいな。でも、暗い雨の日も悪くないなと、思いました。どんなシチュエーションでもポジティブがあるってことかな？リサさんはいつもながら、素敵な写真を撮ってくれるので、嬉しいです♪

All photos by Paint with Stars Photography

Rouge Coco

From the Rouge Coco launch event at the Chanel in Omotesando, Tokyo. I finally had the opportunity to try on every shade imaginable of Chanel lipstick. But I think the Rouge Coco in Gabrielle (worn on Keira Knightley here) is my favorite. I love a classic red lipstick. My girlfriends Marie and Hikaru & I enjoyed some adorable hors d'oeuvres and a photo/video booth on the 3rd floor. Thanks for having us Chanel Japan!

今夜は、シャネル表参道店でのルージュココのイベントに行ってきました。友達のマリーとひかるちゃんと色んな色のルージュをトライして、女子力を満喫しちゃいました。私はCMに出演中のKeira KnightleyさんがつけているGabrielleが一番好き！クラシックなレッドは欠かせませんね。シャネルで楽しい夜でした♪

Letters Impromptu x That Girl E

What I'm wearing - Jacket: Uniqlo (similar here); top: Topshop; jeans: Le Ciel Bleu (similar here);

shoes: Vans; tote: Le Ciel Bleu (not for sale); sunglasses: (similar here))

What Ena's wearing - hat & boots: H&M; top: Wego; skirt: Forever 21; 

backpack: Guess (vintage)

Yesterday, I met up with fellow blogger Ena for lunch at Urth Caffe in Omotesando. She is the most bubbly and sweetest girl ever! Her older sister has done my makeup for several test shoots since I moved to Tokyo - she is also very sweet and down-to-earth. We enjoyed an organic Italian omelette and coffee pancakes (SO good), and even though it started raining, we were able to quickly snap some pictures. It was chillier than I excepted yesterday, so I threw on my faux leather jacket over a cropped long-sleeve shirt I recently found at Topshop. I dressed down even more with loose tapered denim from my work, Le Ciel Bleu. I just love anything that is comfortable and high quality, which is probably why I own 4 pairs of jeans (and counting) from my work... I guess it's true when they say you can never have too many pairs of jeans!

I loved Ena's outfit - she also wore a cropped long-sleeve top but with a full midi skirt. It was a well-balanced outfit with her hat and shoes. She said she got her Guess backpack for $6 at a vintage shop! Ena and I got to know each other when she found my blog a couple months ago, and started following me on Twitter. We finally planned to meet up in Tokyo before she moves back to the Philippines next year. She is a senior in high school aspiring to become a fashion stylist. She was telling me that she is currently trying to put her styling portfolio together. I can't wait to see her work! 

You can check out her blog at www.thatgirl-e.blogspot.jp, follow her on instagram @enacuizon, and follow her on Twitter @Enaterrestine. 

Thanks for all the comments only previous post! You all are awesome x

Love,

Samantha Mariko