can't get enough

A jumble of photos from the past few days. Can't get enough of Forever 21, an abundance of Hello Kitty, Pasela caramel toast, Pain Petit Pas french toast dessert on Omotesando, scored a pair of cute heels at H&M, and my first time ever at Topshop! I was beyond excited.

And one more  - a pretty sunset.

Until next time <3

Love,

Samantha Mariko

beautify

I'm a huge fan of Japanese-brand cosmetics, and these are among the few that I purchased. They're inexpensive, and they work so well! I noticed that the makeup is so light, it feels like I'm not wearing anything. Plus, the humidity here has done my skin wonders. I'm debating whether I should do a giveaway... what do you think?

Love,

Samantha Mariko  



Japanland

These can become really addicting... Enjoy!

Love,

Samantha Mariko

laguna beach

(dress: H&M; jewelry: Forever 21)

 

These are a few shots from a bridal shoot I did a few days before I left for Japan. It was an overcast day, but I think the set came out nicely. I didn't realize there were so many cute, artsy spots in Laguna Beach - I really had a great time with this one. Thank you to Brent Stanley, my photographer and his beautiful hapa girlfriend :)

 

 

Love,

 

Samantha Mariko

osaka/kyoto/nara

A potpourri of photos from my trip to Osaka, Kyoto, and Nara.

Some of my relatives live in Osaka, so it was really nice to see them after so many years.

I was so excited to go sight-seeing in Kyoto and Nara, but unfortunately, it rained when I went to the Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion ) in Kyoto. Despite that, I was able to enjoy its beauty and splendor. In Nara, I absolutely could not miss seeing the Todaiji, or the Eastern Great Temple. The Great Buddha inside was so impressive, it's kind of hard not to look up at it in awe. Also, being able to see the Nara deer up close was a plus. Aren't they cute? 

I took many of these pictures as I was walking so they may be blurry, but I hope you enjoy them :) Until next time!

Love,

Samantha Mariko