This has taken longer than it should since I'm reporting November and December of 2019, almost at the end of January 2020. I don't really remember much of what my thoughts and intentions were for those months, but I wrote down 'Grateful' as the title then, and it still seems fitting now.

It's been quite a breeze quite honestly. With the year closing out, I felt an overwhelming mix of emotions, which made it extremely difficult for me to put it all down on paper, I mean, screen. At this point, Thanksgiving and Christmas are both any regular days for me since I don't find myself fitting in any of the normcore activities for those holidays anymore. I did get to spend a day of giving thanks back to someone who's completely made life so much more interesting for me this year by grabbing a good omakase lunch with him. For Christmas, it felt weird that I was away from home for too long, so I flew back to see my mom and sister for a quick week or so.

As my time in Tokyo is coming to an end this year, I'm not sure what I can promise with this blog in the coming months. Seeing how inadequately I've kept up with these monthly recaps makes me embarrassed to even think about attempting them for 2020. I hope that wherever I end up in the coming months, I'll always take a little time to revisit this little corner of the internet that fully belongs to me.

With that said, to anyone that might come across this- I hope that the new year is full of health, happiness, and luck for you.

Outfit

November 4, 2019

Top: Acne Studios
Skirt: Billie The Label
Shoes: Common Projects
Bag: Proenza Schouler PS11

Photo by Shun S.

Outfit

November 10, 2019

Top: Acne Studios Oversized Knit
Pants: Zara
Shoes: Nanushka
Bag: JW Anderson

Photo by Shun S.

Life

November 11-20, 2019

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November 26, 2019

Top: Uniqlo
Pants: GRLFRND Denim
Shoes: ATP Boots
Bag: Pipatchara Amu Nude

Photo by Shun S.

Outfit

November 27, 2019

Coat: Allen Schwartz
Top: Free People
Pants: AGOLDE
Shoes: Common Projects
Bag: Chanel WOC

Photo by Shun S.

Outfit

November 29, 2019

Jacket: Alpha Industries
Dress: ASOS
Shoes: Common Projects
Bag: Proenza Schouler PS11

Photo by Shun S.

Outfit

December 8, 2019

Coat: Maison Margiela
Top: Acne Studios
Pants: GRLFRND
Shoes: Acne Studios Jensen
Bag: Proenza Schouler PS11

Photo by Shun S.

Outfit

December 13, 2019

Coat: H Beauty and Youth (Men's) - (similar olive coat)
Top: Uniqlo
Pants: Zara
Shoes: ATP
Bag: JW Anderson Velvet Pierce

Photo by Shun S.

Outfit

December 20, 2019

Coat: Zara
Top: Topshop
Skirt: Aritzia
Shoes: By Far

Self-timered

Places

Hamarikyu Gardens Tokyo
December 22, 2019

Coat: Old (similar here)
Top: Topshop
Pants: GRLFRND
Shoes: By Far
Bag: Chanel WOC

Photo by Shun S.

Outfit

December 23, 2019

Coat: Maison Margiela
Top: Tularosa
Pants: GRLFRND
Shoes: Sacai
Bag: Pipatchara Mini Amu

Self-timered

Outfit

December 26, 2019

Top: & Other Stories (DIAMANTÉ FRINGE SWEATER)
Pants: Trave Denim
Shoes: Common Projects
Bag: Meli Melo

Photo by Ying C.

Wearing

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All This Time / 05-06-072019

I don't even know where I should begin to write about May and June. And July too. It has been way too long. I kept telling myself that I'll work on the blog every day, but truthfully, it just hasn't been easy. At first, the monthly recaps were meant to motivate me to publish on a more consistent basis, even if that meant once a month. However, as you can tell (not even sure who's even reading this anymore), it has slowly drifted from me.

Of course, beyond just publishing purposes, it might also be due to the fact that I just haven't been too moved to express anything as of late...

This year is flying by and I'm not sure if it's a good thing or not. How is it almost the middle of August already?

Anyway, while I'm feeling a little talkative today, let me finally share some snippets of what went on the past few months.

May

If you remembered, April was a pretty eventful month for me. Some of my closest friends came for a long term stay and I got to go on a few memorable adventures to enjoy the cherry blossom season in Tokyo. This made May a much-needed recovery month for me in terms of personal energy and space.

There were a lot of days that I remembered sleeping through for 13 hours at a time because I was that mentally drained. Happens pretty often for me when life is too fast-paced. To change up the mood a bit, Shun and I took a weekend trip to Kamakura for the first time since I've been in Tokyo. We didn't expect much from the trip since it seems like such a temple and shrined focused area. But, we ended up being blown away by how awesome and diverse it was in terms of terrains and things to do. So much that we ended up going back there later in July with a friend visiting and wanted to try the train cafe that we ate at too.

Towards the end of May, I went back to NYC for a couple of projects, so the rest earlier in the month was super important.

Outfit

May 05, 2019

Top: Cecillie Bahnsen and INSCIRE (oversized white tee)
Pants: GRLFRND Helena High-rise
Shoes: Common Projects
Bag: Proenza Schouler and Fendi Bag Bug

Photo by Shun S.

Travel

Kamakura, Tokyo

Dress: Faithfull the Brand 
Blazer: JP, similar here
Shoes: Common Project
Bag: Sezané

Photo by Shun S.

Outfit

May 28, 2019

Dress: Faithfull the Brand
Shoes: Common Project
Bag: Polené Paris

Photo by Shun S.

Wearing

All outfits in May

June

Both excited and anxious, I came back to New York with such mixed feelings. On one hand, I was looking forward to seeing my mom, sister, and friends; on another, I was worried I'd be too overwhelmed with the pace as I haven't been back for such a long time (since January). Ironically, I purposed booked such a short trip to prevent being too occupied with seeing familiar faces and making unintended plans that would drain me out. You guys probably know by now that I left NYC for a reason. Still, I can't deny how gratuitous it feels to be able to call this city home. It's such a love and hate relationship.

Outfit

June 4, 2019

Top: Thrifted
Pants: GRLFRND Helena High-rise
Shoes: Common Projects
Bag: Loewe Puzzle Bag

Photo by Shun S.

Outfit

June 12, 2019

Top: Stelen via NeedSupply
Pants: Trave Denim
Shoes: Textured slides (old)
Bag: Pipatchara
Accessories: Monica Vinader Signature Bracelet, Ring

Photo by Christina L.

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June 14, 2019

Dress: LPA
Shoes: Roger Vivier
Bag: Loewe Puzzle Bag

Photo by Christina L.

Outfit

June 18, 2019

Top: &OtherStories
Shorts: &OtherStories
Shoes: Common Project
Bag: Chanel (more on this vintage via Rebag)

Photo by Ying C.

Outfit

June 26, 2019

Dress: Revolve
Shoes: Common Project
Bag: MeliMelo in Black

Photo by Christina L.

Wearing

All outfits in June

July

And now finally, at last, July came. After a super productive few weeks in New York, I came back to the rainy season in Tokyo. Maybe the world is adapting to my schedule in a way, but this made it so easy to unpack, unwind, and take all the naps that my heart desired.

This year, the rainy season lasted an extra month or something according to reports. I made the most of it though, by going to slow cafes, visiting the museums, and even botanical gardens. Crazy how Tokyo is worlds apart from New York, but I never feel homesick.

With that said, I'm so relieved that I finally got to jot down these thoughts for the past few months. Hopefully, I'll be better about these posts from here on out. I still can't believe that there are only 4 months left in the year.

Outfit

July 10, 2019

Top: Slobe Ine (JP)
Pants: Agolde
Shoes: Ancient Greek Sandals (similar)
Bag: Chanel WOC

Photo by Shun S.

Outfit

July 11, 2019

Blazer: &OtherStories Double Breasted Linen Blazer
Skirt: Leopard (similar here)
Shoes: Common Projects
Bag: Proenza Schouler

Photo by Shun S.

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July 17, 2019

Dress: Dear Jose (Vietnamese Label)
Shoes: Common Projects
Bag: Polené Paris

Photo by Shun S.
Shot at the National Art Center, Tokyo

Outfit

July 29, 2019

Top: Van Gogh Museum Tee
Shorts: Agolde
Shoes: Common Projects
Bag: J.W Anderson Pierce Velvet Mini

Photo by Shun S.

Wearing

All outfits in July

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