trend: plaid

(shirt and pants: Le Ciel Bleu; booties: Target)

 

 

 

For some odd reason, I'm really attracted to black clothing this season, probably because it goes well with most of my favorite A/W trends such as this plaid shirt I'm wearing from Le Ciel Bleu. There's a little gradation detail going on that I couldn't capture well on camera, but it's quite unique. And the coating skinny pants I recently got are my go-to black pants - they show off my legs so well, so effortlessly. I think "effortless" is my new favorite word.

 

 

 

 

Love,

 

Samantha Mariko

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it's summertime and the living's easy

(dress: gift from friend; shawl:old from Rimo; clutch: Drezso;

wedges: needsupply.com)

Yesterday, my friend had a used clothing sale at her place, and I ended up snagging this cute floral-print dress for free :) I never have enough summer dresses, so it was the perfect addition to my wardrobe. 

My recent addition is the photo app called "Afterlight," which I used for these photos. I think the filters are better than Instagram's. I definitely recommend this app! So fun to use :)

It's getting quite humid over here in Tokyo these days, but I'm so excited to spend this summer in Japan. Bring on the heat! 

Have a great week everyone!

Love,

Samantha Mariko

just for fun

(jacket and jeans: Le Ciel Bleu; shirt: wego; heels: 

Target; sunglasses: H&M; bracelet: gift)

Today was my first day working in Shibuya, and since my photographer and I had some off time during the photo shoot, we decided to do a mini photo shoot totally unrelated to work. 

Just for fun:)

Love,

Samantha Mariko

Instagram outfits #6 - Sugar

(Outfit 1 sweater & pants: Le Ciel Bleu; necklace: old; shoes: Converse)

(Outfit 2 shirt: WEGO; pants: Gap; jacket: Le Ciel Bleu; boots: Doc Martens)

(Outfit 3 sweater and jeans: Le Ciel Bleu; beanie: Loaves; flats: ZARA)

I'm starting to realize my style changes every time I post an Instagram outfit post... 

This post features two of my favorite items for the spring season - my gray cotton sweater and black & white stadium jacket, both from Le Ciel Bleu. And hopefully I'll have more outfits with my tapered denim next time (it's SO comfortable!).

And a remix I'm currently hooked on<3

Sugar by Moonboots

Have a good rest of the week!

Love,

Samantha Mariko

Instagram Outfits #5

Getting ready for spring when it's still freezing cold in Tokyo!

My most recent Instagram outfits for your viewing pleasure.

(Outfit 1 shirt: Equipment; skirt: Forever 21; flats: J.crew)

(Outfit 2 blouse: Forever 21; sweater: Topshop; pants: H&M; flats: Zara)

(Outfit 3 sweater & pants: Uniqlo; jacket: Le Ciel Bleu; flats: Oriental Traffic)

(Outfit 4 sweater: Gap; shirt: Uniqlo; pants: H&M; boots: Doc Martens)

(Outfit 5 sweater: Uniqlo; pants: Gap; jacket: Le Ciel Bleu; shoes: Converse)

Hope you're looking forward to the spring trends as much as I am! 

Love,

Samantha Mariko

Instagram outfits #4

Another set of outfits from Instagram :)

(Outfit 1 sweater: Madewell; leggings: Topshop; shoes: Zara)

(Outfit 2 jacket: Le Ciel Bleu; shirt: Equipment; pants: Gap; shoes: Converse)

(Outfit 3 sweater: Topshop; skirt: g.u.; tights: old from Fred Segal; shoes: Converse)

(Outfit 4 beanie: Le Ciel Bleu; sweater: Topshop; pants: Uniqlo; boots: Doc Martens; necklace: F21

Follow me on Instagram: @samanthamariko. You won't regret it!

Happy Friday everyone!

Love,

Samantha Mariko

2013 in Tokyo

(shirt: Urban Outfitters; jacket: vintage; shorts: vintage Levi's; boots: Doc Martens;

tights: J.Crew; bag: Zara)

Happy New Year everyone! I'm so excited to be writing my first post of 2013 :)

Today, I spent the afternoon running around Tokyo with my uncle, who I hadn't seen in 7 years. We decided to pay our first visit of the year at Meiji Jingu Shrine in Harajuku before heading over to Tokyo Tower. It was actually our first time going up the tower, even though my uncle grew up near Tokyo. I guess you neglect doing all the tourist-y things when you know you can do them anytime. Anyways, we went at the perfect time of day - we were able to see the beautiful sunset from the top of the tower, with Mt. Fuji in the distance. So breathtaking. I couldn't have asked for a better way to spend my New Years in Japan. On a side note, the jacket I'm wearing was a lucky find - snagged it for 1500 yen ($15) at a used clothing store yesterday. One goal for 2013: go thrift-shopping more often. 

Wishing you all a lovely start to 2013!

Love,

Samantha Mariko

Instagram outfits #3

More outfit photos from Instagram!

(Outfit 1 sweater: Le Ciel Bleu; shirt: Gap; leggings: Topshop; booties: Madewell)

(Outfit 2 sweater: Gap; shirt: Uniqlo; pants: Le Ciel Bleu; shoes: Converse; rings: Topshop)

(Outfit 3 blouse: Forever 21; vest: Zara; pants: Le Ciel Bleu; heels: Christian Siriano for Payless; rings: Topshop)

(Outfit 4 sweater: Gap; skirt: Forever 21; boots: Doc Martens; rings: Topshop)

Don't forget to follow me on Instagram! (@samanthamariko) <3

Love,

Samantha Mariko

Instagram outfits

(Outfit 1 sweater: Gap; hat: Loaves; leggings: Topshop; shoes: Zara; necklace: Forever 21)

(Outfit 2 sweater: Topshop; skirt: Zara; boots: Dolce Vita for Target)

(Outfit 3 sweater: Topshop; pants: Le Ciel Bleu; boots: Dolce Vita for Target; necklace: H&M)

(Outfit 4 shirt and hat: Le Ciel Bleu; skirt: Zara; sneakers: Converse; jacket: Vintage Levi's; jewelry: Forever 21)

Some recent outfit photos from Instagram. I linked the items I purchased recently - everything else I already had in my closet or I couldn't find it online. Which outfit do you like best? Enjoy <3

Love,

Samantha Mariko