ELLEgirl Japan fashion snap feature

Remember this outfit that I posted recently? It is now featured on ELLEgirl Japan online for a "rainy day" outfit series. ELLEgirl Japan is one of my favorite fashion magazines, and it is truly an honor to be featured on their website. Take a look at the rest of the photos and article here on how to stay rainproof  AND cute on a rainy day :)

このコーディネート最近ブログにアップしたのですが、今回ELLEgirl Japanのホームページに載せて頂きました！「雨の日」スナップシリーズで、雨の日のコーディネートがテーマでした。記事はこちらで読んでね！

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

Kiehl's Sakura 1000 Project Launch Party

Tonight was the Kiehl's Sakura 1000 Project Launch Party in Omotesando. The sakura version of the Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque is a collaboration item with illustrator Buggy, and all proceeds for the masque go to the children living in the Tohoku area, which was devastated by the tsunami. There was also a wall where party guests were able to put sakura and sakura petal stickers to promote the charity event. This is the perfect charity event because I use this Rare Earth Masque religiously, and there's even more reason to buy it now if all proceeds are going to help the dear children. Also, I spy my big sis Marie in the introduction video that was displayed throughout the party :) Way to go, Marie!!

今夜は、Kiehl's Sakura 1000 Project Launch Party！レアアースディープポアクレンジングマスクのコラボバージョンが登場。この桜バージョンは、東北地方の子供達のために作られたものです。売上純益１００％が寄付されるそうです。私は、この泥マスクを愛用しているので、これは本当に嬉しいです。毎日使うスキンケアアイテムを購入すれば、東北地方の子供達のためになる。素敵です。しかも、大好きなマリーがチャリティーの動画に出てました！流石マリー♪

NARUTO Exhibition

You know how sometimes, you're determined to do something, accomplish something, and it somehow never goes through? It happens to me all the time, and I almost thought I wouldn't be able to make it to the Naruto exhibition in Roppongi, Tokyo. I've been reading the manga series since I was 14 or 15, and I was faithfully watching the TV series until I moved to Japan, and then I stopped. I just didn't have time, or so I thought. Anyways, I had half a day off last weekend and decided this would be my last chance to visit the exhibit. And boy was I in for something amazing - an exhibit that left me in awe, bringing back many memories of the series before I stopped reading and watching it, and the very ending that I have yet to explore. All I have to say is, Masashi Kishimoto is a true genius, as well as his team that brought Naruto and his world to life. Now, I must reread and re-watch every book and episode.

OUTFIT | A 2D affair with Jump from Paper

backpack: Jump from Paper

top: Topshop

shorts: vintage Levi's

shirt: Gap

jacket: Patagonia

boots: Dr. Martens

hat: New Era

It's been a while since I posted an outfit. With the humidity creeping in over here, I could live in shorts every single day. Shorts aside, I want to introduce the cutest brand ever, Jump from Paper. I seriously had to do a double take when I saw the bags on their website - everything looks 2D, like cartoon drawings made into bags. Although it doesn't fit as many things as a regular backpack would, I can fit all of my daily essentials in this one. I kept the rest of the outfit casual to match the playfulness of the backpack.

And who knew Akihabara had hidden shrines with kitties napping in the afternoon sun? Too cute.

最近は、毎日ショーパンで過ごせるくらい、蒸し暑くなっております。ショーパンはさておき、今回はこの可愛らしいリュックのブランド、Jump from Paperを紹介したいです！初めてホームページを見たとき、マジでびっくりしました。２D？？のバッグ？？実際届い他ものは、ちゃんとバッグとして活用でき、しかも可愛い！今回はリュックに合わせて、カジュアルなコーデにしてみました。秋葉原の神社で子猫ちゃんにこんにちは。

All photos by Paint with Stars Photography