Joan Smalls: #1 Model of the Year

The face of Estee Lauder and Gucci. Models.com has announced that the model of the year is Joan Smalls. I'm a HUGE fan of hers! She is incredibly beautiful, sexy, poised, powerful and she has a great smile. Not to mention, she belongs to pretty much every big names' fashion campaigns these days. It's definitely a challenge being diverse in the modeling industry and to see how far she has come, gives me hope that I too can become the face of Estee Lauder someday! Just kidding!!

Here's a video of her on being #1

Joan Smalls #1 from models.com on Vimeo.

"Some people think its a challenge being diverse. You just have to remember who you are, where you come from. That's why you see me stomp and walk as hard as I can. I want people to feel that energy when I come through the runway. One thing I'm thinking about is 'get out my way'" - Joan Smalls

Let us revel in her beauty:

I'm sure we will all be seeing much more of her. Congratulations!

Wait... Where are we???

Sometimes a girls night out in Japan can turn into a wild night where you have to search nearby karaoke spots looking for your girlfriend who drunkenly ditched you for some strangers. Finally you end up in a hostess club at a table with yakuzas and then you ponder.... 'How in the world did we end up here? We gotta get out of here!' Then back to karaoke where you drink til mid-afternoon. This is nightlife in Japan lol. The only photo evidence I have...

Dress: Nastygal, Clutch: Rosebud (Japanese brand), Watch: Chanel, Rings: House of Harlow

My favorite wine spot

Night out with my friend Natsuhi. Typical night involving lots of wine then bar hopping. I can hardly say the same for this weekend that followed. Lots of good memories are made whenever we're together.

Zara dress and heels, Chanel bag and watch, Tiffany & Co. Jewelry

Welcome Home

New Additions this month!! Jeffrey Campbell heels, Zigi sandals, Chanel sandals, Minusey leather jacket (great investment!!), Sly sunglasses in my favorite color.  My most loved of all, the jewelry box from Morocco a souvenir from my boyfriend! Love him!!