Digital Provence powered by teamLab at Loccitane

The other day, I went to the pre-opening collaboration event between Loccitane and teamLab titled "Digital Provence," a space where you can experience the flower fields of Provence using digital art. This was a very similar experience to DMM Planets (check my post here) since they are both powered by teamLab. On the 4th floor of the Loccitane Shinjuku store, you can enjoy the different floral scents of the many Loccitane products, and also the scenery of lavender fields in Provence from morning to evening. I also recommend trying the lavender creme brûlée at the Loccitane Cafe afterwards. This event starts Friday, 9/16 so don't miss it! 

先日は、ロクシタンとteamLabのコラボレーションイベント、「Digital Provence」のプレオープンに行ってきました。思っていた以上の体験になり、感動！DMM Planetsと同様、デジタルアートを使用していて、デジタルプロヴァンスのお花畑を香りとともに体験できます。ロクシタンの人気商品の香りを、デジタルアートを活かしてこんなにもリアルに感じられるのがすごい。綺麗なラベンダー畑の１日体験も貴重ですよ！女性の方には絶対オススメです。そのあと、ロクシタンカフェで、ラベンダークレームブリュレを食べてみてはいかがでしょうか？ロクシタン新宿店４階にて、９/１６金曜日スタート！お見逃しなく♪

intimate

My recent haul from California, which includes my new favorite scent, new favorite lipstick, and my new favorite bra.

 

 

 

 

Love,

 

Samantha Mariko

so much drama

I'm sure many of my friends know this, but I am a huge fan of Asian drama, Japanese ones in particular.

Right now, I'm watching "Sengyou Shufu Tantei (専業主婦探偵)," which translates to "Detective Housewife." There's a brief synopsis on Dramawiki, but basically Kyoko Fukada plays a naive housewife who is irritatingly optimistic. Of course, her husband (Naohito Fujiki) finds her behavior to be overwhelming and has an affair with another woman, and the housewife somehow ends up being a detective's assistant, etc. 

I love all of the actors in this drama, especially Kenta Kiritani, my new favorite actor :) As the detective, he switches from serious to funny in seconds, a quality I really like in Japanese actors. His impression of Osaka dialect is hilarious (which is interesting because he is a native of Osaka prefecture). And Kyoko Fukada is adorable as always, especially with her short do and glasses. 

The theme song for this drama is a catchy electro-pop song - "Spice" by Perfume.

They are such a cute & upbeat band. 

Watching these dramas and listening to this kind of music really makes me want to go back to Japan. One day.. :)

Love,

Samantha Mariko