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When traveling to Tokyo, Japan in the winter, be prepared for:​

- Freezing temperatures (layers and gloves are a must)
- Comfortable shoes (you're going to be walking a ton)
- Makeup (majority of girls look their very best anytime)

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Dress: ASOS
Bag: Aritzia
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Photography by Hugo
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寒い日本だけど
ファッションは気合入っちゃいますよね！
ユニクロを何枚も下に着て....
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-- Shop the style --

Thank you Skunkfunk for this beautiful Christmas gift.
This knit hat + scarf product is a must have for winter.
If only I had this scarf when I lived in Boston....

Don't forget to check out my previous collaborations with Skunkfunk! 

What I love most about this scarf is how chunky it is. 
The volume it adds to your outfit is priceless.
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Also, I'm flying out to Japan for 2 weeks in just a week.
Follow me during my travels thru instagram or twitter!

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Fun Japanese fact of the day:
Japanese Trains are among the world's most punctual: their average delay is just 18 seconds.

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Scarf: Skunkfunk
​Rest of the #OOTD
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Photography by Ryan Chua
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面白可愛いスカーフ
近頃寒いサンフランシスコにはぴったりです。
しかも地球に優しいブランド。
日本にもいつかオープンするのかな？

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Holiday Party season is here! 

This dress from French Connection is perfect for a subtle, casual and low-key Holiday party.
Not a masquerade party! 

You can continue wearing this dress after the Holidays: for work, or even a date.

I added a little fun to this outfit by wearing a bright pink lip colour.

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Fun Japanese fact of the day:
Christmas is a romantic holiday! 
In Japan, Christmas is a huge holiday as mentioned here. Most people do not celebrate it for religious reasons, but celebrate it to be with their loved ones. You'll see couples everywhere celebrating Christmas in the beautiful illuminations in Tokyo!

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Dress:FCUK Eddie Dress
Ring: Gorjana & Club Monaco
Lip: NARS
Bag: Aritzia (AUX)
Fitbit
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Photography by Ryan Chua
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サンフランシスコではホリデーパーティーシーズンです。
色々な会社が色々な場所でお祝いをします。
カジュアルめなパーティーの場合
こんなドレスがぴったりかも。
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My very first collaboration with Kai Sotto! 


After days of hunting for the right Fedora hat (which also had to be affordable, since I'm not a person who wears hats regularly), I finally ran into one at Therapy in the Mission! 
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This hat was $45 and fits perfectly! The hat is not too big and not too small. It is just right for me! Today I matched this hat with dark lipstick ("Vamp") from Anastasia BH and a "photo printed" top from Scotch & Soda! 

This top from Scotch & Soda is unique. The photo print is mature looking due to the gold and black, however there is some fun incorporated into this top...Check out the sleeves! The 2 lines on the sleeves gives it a sporty feel.

One more note on this #OOTD. The heels! I bought these heels in Tokyo from my favourite store "Esperanza". They sell affordable & trendy heels and are a very popular chain so you'll find them in most major stations in Tokyo & Yokohama. These heels in particular are *very* comfortable because of the platform in the front.

Thank you @KaiSotto for this wonderful opportunity! Her photos are special because she incorporates the location and interesting perspectives into the shot! 

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BTW a question for you:
Do you know why these felt hats are called "Fedora"?

Answer:
"The word fedora comes from the title of an 1882 play by dramatist Victorien Sardou, Fédora being written for Sarah Bernhardt. Bernhardt played Princess Fédora, the heroine of the play. During the play, Bernhardt – a notorious cross-dresser – wore a center-creased, soft brimmed hat." More here.
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Hat: Fedora Hat from a local shop in SF (something similar here)
Top: Scotch & Soda Photoprinted Top
Ring: Gorjana & Club Monaco
Lip:Anastasia Beverley Hills
Jeans: Levi's
Jacket: River Island Leather Jacket
Bag: Aritzia (AUX)
Fitbit
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Photography by Kai Sotto
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サンフランシスコではこういう帽子が流行ってるこの頃。
自分も挑戦してみましたっ！
暗いリップも最近お気に入り。
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It's almost Thanksgiving weekend! 
Thanksgiving is not a thing in Japan - therefore, I'm staying put in San Francisco!
(I do love Turkey and pumpkin pie though...)

A cute dress is what every girl needs for a Thanksgiving dinner, no?

I decided to give a girly look a try by wearing a cute dress from French Connection! 
The collar gives a young but proper feel to the look.

You can dress is "cool" by adding on a leather jacket,
or keep it cute by wearing a duffle coat. Up to you!

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Dress: FCUK
Bag: Aritzia
Ring: Gorjana
Lip: NARS
Fitbit
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Photography by Ryan Chua
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アメリカでは今週サンクスギビングデーです。
ほとんどの会社はお休みです。
木曜日には皆家族大勢集まり
七面鳥をメインにした料理をたらふく食べます。
私が好きなのは最後のパンプキンパイ！
私の家族は日本にいるので
いつも友達と「フレンズギビングデー」を祝います。

 
My vacation to Waikiki, Oahu was dreamy and exciting.
It gave me a chance to reconnect, reflect and relax.

I lived there for a couple of months as a 3rd grader. I realized not too much has changed since then.
I could still recognize some spots, sounds and scents.

Scent is such an important part of a memory for me. The scents that I recognized and reminisced during my stay were the scents of AC and perfume in the Galleria mall, Coppertone lotion in high traffic areas and the scent of the moist trees and air in the morning. It was all very beautiful. 

I was happy I could tell my boyfriend about these little memories I had.

Waikiki's fashion can be relaxed, if you want it to be.
Yes, you see tourists who are glamourously dressed up, however, you can get by wearing something super simple. I took this opportunity to wear a beach dress out at night.

The back of this dress is special and something I kept on wanting to show off! It's flowy, puffy and the thin straps make the dress look much sexier and appealing. I matched this dress with some hot pink lipstick from NARS. 


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Dress: ASOS
Bag: Aritzia
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Photography by Hugo
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ハワイには数ヶ月住んでいました。
まだ小さい頃でしたが、今回バケーションで行った際には
色々懐かしく思えたことが多かったです。
暖かい日差しと、
リラックス感あるファッションスタイルを
​思う存分楽しみました。

​I immediately fell in love with this asymmetrical cut shirt! 
It looks very modern, special and edgy! You feel that way wearing it too ;) 
It's not too modern, so I was able to wear to work.

I matched this shirt with my River Island leather jacket.
It took me 4 purchases and return to find the perfect leather jacket. 
I decided to go with this one due to it's slim cut, the colour of the zippers and details (such as where the pocket is). 

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Jacket: River Island Real Leather Jacket
Asymmetrical top: ASOS
Jeans: Levi's
Clutch: JCREW
Necklace: Gorjana
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Photography by Ryan Chua 
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斜めにカットされているこのトップス。
仕事に着ていってもOKな程度の未来感！
数ヶ月かけてやっとみつけた革ジャンと合わせてみました。

This chambray kimono style top from Elorie has a unique shine to it.
It can be work alone, with a tank top inside, or even a long sleeve.
Pair it with black or white pants and I was all ready to go to work! 
The gorjana accessories are a great addition.

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Top: Elorie
Accessories: Gorjana
White jeans: Club Monaco
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Photography by Ryan Chua 
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カッコイイトップスを発見したのでシェアさせて下さい❤︎
ホワイトとゴールドでまとめてみました。

Chrissy's Knee High Socks offer playful, fun and creative knee high socks! 
Thank you Chrissy's for this fun collaboration!
If you're looking for some Halloween themed socks this year, you must check them out!

I personally loved the Christmas socks! 
You can see @FashionByAlly wearing them below :) 
I could wear them for Santa-Con in SF, or even at home to keep my room clothes cute & cheerful. 

Not only are the socks "kawaii" (cute in Japanese)!
I was pleasantly surprised to find out that the socks were super high in quality. 
They are thick, durable and resistant.

Here are the socks we tried:
Army Camo Socks 
I could see myself wearing this w/ my black outfits or even for hiking expeditions!

Navy Tube Socks
You can wear it casually like Ally or wear it for your jogs in the city! 

Christmas Socks
I love themed outfits for Christmas! 

Black Thigh High Socks
Bostonians! This will come in handy for boot OOTDs (SF and TOKYO folks too!) 

Halloween Spider Socks
...Cause why not :) 

Shout out to @FashionbyAlly and @RyanbyRyanChua for working with me! 
We had such a great time shooting in the golden hour. 

Photography by Ryan Chua 
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ニーハイソックスのみを取り扱ってるお店
「クリッシーズ」とのコラボです！
すごくクオリティーも高くて関心してしました❤︎