Blues for my Blues

Finding ways to keep myself busy since my bf is out of town and I've been all alone. I've been in a 'I should just shave off all of my hair' phase again that happens almost every year. I guess that kinda explains a lot of my poses.  I'm in need of  a change. In my free time I stalk girls with pretty hair on Instagram for color inspiration. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Here's my outfit of the day:

made in HEAVEN (Japanese brand) top

American Apparel pants

Chanel bag

Christian Louboutin Pigalle pumps

Zara belt

Quissio necklace

R.I.P. Peplum, I'm so over this trend now.

Guns N Roses

Gimlet Blazer (Japanese brand), tee Bershka, denim ZARA, watch CHANEL, boots Jeffrey Campbell

Shimmering Down

I wore this top which is very shimmery but hard to fully see through photos. This is my second time wearing it, the first time I wore it without a white tank underneath and as a crop top. I also dressed it up to play up the shimmer. 

I want to discuss something with my readers. What I will refer to in this post as my "shimmering down". Living in Japan, naturally has its challenges for any non-full Japanese person. Yes, even half- Japanese people have some challenges here. Naturally, my personality is very bubbly, friendly, and extroverted. I find that when I'm with my friends or people who already know me, and when we happen to come into contact with strangers; I am almost always the center of attention. Not because I'm trying to be, but because I obviously don't look like anyone else so people want to ask me questions (sometimes many) out of curiosity. Lately, even on this particular night, I tried to "shimmer down" my clothes, my personality; so I can attract less attention to myself. It didn't work this night and it never really seems too...

My best friends have been in my life for so many years that we are more like sisters than friends. But it is really a challenge making new girlfriends in Japan. I know its annoying being with me when people just want to ask me the same questions as if I'm some exotic animal in the zoo. I feel like that a lot here. The staring, the creepy men... I'm sure anyone who has been to a mono-ethnic country and looks different from that ethnicity can understand.

I had a lot of drama this night regardless of my efforts to attract less attention to myself. Point is, I can't change who I am and in no way do I want to! Whether I shimmer down or not, people will still see me as different. So, I might as well fully be myself.

My situation reminds me of the Gossip Girl episode when Blair tried to ruin her mom's fashion show by getting rid of all the models so Jenny convinced Serena and Poppy's friends to walk instead. I re-watched it to find the quote! 

Poppy: "I was best friends for years with a girl like Blair and, it was subtle, but I was always having to make myself less sparkly so that she wouldn't feel insecure. So one day I realized that is just crazy because a true friend would want you to be your most beautiful, vibrant self."

Serena: "But I really just don't want to hurt her."

Poppy: "I know, I know... but is that a good reason to hide your light?"

Has anyone else been in this situation??

H&M top, Free People tank, TopShop jeans, Zara heels, Rosebud (Japanese brand) clutch, 

Bershka necklace, Nastygal ring, Jacob & Co. watch

*Never dim your light*

Christmas in October

Contemplating whether I should buy myself this dress for Christmas. I hate walking away from things and then constantly thinking about it after. Its a sure sign that I need it in my wardrobe. But when I wore this dress it felt like I was going to prom... Imagine the dress without the bra straps, of course. What do you think? Does this look too much like a prom dress? Or could I wear this to Christmas dinner?

Z Spoke by Zac Posen dress, Nicholas Kirkwood snakeskin pumps, Jacob & Co. watch

Love October

Quite possibly my favorite month. Short post today but determined to make more time for blogging starting this month. I'm so excited for what October has to bring! Has anyone decided their Halloween costume yet? I've already bought 2 and I'm eyeing 1 more!

H&M shirt dress, Balenciaga heels, Rosebud clutch, necklace, and bracelets (Japanese brand), 

Jacob & Co. watch

Such A Stud

Temperatures aren't cooling down yet in Japan although its almost October. I can't bare to stock up on my fall wardrobe anymore and just look at them hanging in my closet. I'm bringing fall to me. My absolute favorite season and the most romantic I think. I have so many wonderful things coming up this fall that I can't wait to share with all of my readers! I'm also hoping to host my first giveaway soon to thank my followers. Deets later!!

Shirt: Topshop, Boots: Jeffrey Campbell, Jeggings: Zara, Sunnies: Victoria Beckham, Bag: Balenciaga

Girl Break

Girls' day with Ayumi which started with afternoon margaritas followed by shopping, mostly for furs; eyelash extensions and manicures. More shopping and then finally going to my new favorite restaurant for dinner and wine. It was a perfect day to catch up with my friend and get ready for fall which hasn't quite hit Japan yet.

Mink and rabbit coats from Le Ciel Bleu (Japan), Maxi dress: Top Shop, Bag: Celine, Shoes: ZARA, Jacob & Co. watch, Sunglasses: Moussy (Japan)

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. I can't wait to start posting in fall fashion!!

Where it all began

Dinner with my boyfriend at the restaurant where we first met. It was love at first sight. Within the first few minutes of meeting, he made me laugh and I knew then that we would be together. The rest is a great love story in the making...

Celine bag, Sly shirt, Zara pants and heels, House of Harlow Jewelry, Michael Kors watch

"Adults are only kids grown up, anyway"

A wonderful quote from Walt Disney to sum up our trip. These pics are all from Tokyo Disney Sea. It was a lot more romantic and thrilling than Disney Land. It caters to adults and therefore, lots of drinking was involved. We even drank while watching the shows! I really recommend for everyone in the World, adults and kids alike, to experience the magic of Disney. Its one you'll never forget.

roller coaster's camera shot

In Ariel's Underworld. My favorite Disney movie and Princess!

so much love in the air at Disney

cutie

this photo doesn't do the realness of the surroundings justice

Mickey flip flops and mine are Zigi  

daytime show 

the Princess i most resemble

over and under on a magic carpet ride 

i was so terrified to ride the Tower of Terror

Who doesn't love Toy Story?!

incredibly romantic!

nighttime show  

Indiana Jones 

Disney monorail to our Hotel

Old boat- themed restaurant

Lots of wine by this point

Goodbye Disney! 

Our hotel The Disney Land Hotel!

Shorts: Miss Sixty, Shoes: Zigi Girl, Shirt: Armani Exchange