Jacket: Alpha Industries
Top: Banana Republic
Pants: A Gold E Jeans
Shoes: Acne Studios
Bag: Givenchy Antigona
Photos by Shun S.
Top: Banana Republic
Pants: A Gold E Jeans
Shoes: Acne Studios
Bag: Givenchy Antigona
Photos by Shun S.
Cultured
November 9, 2015
fashion /
Over The Knee, Over My Head
November 4, 2015
I went through a period of my life when sneakers, jeans and an oversized shirt or sweater would do. But this was way back in middle/high school, when my parents could barely afford rent each month. As a little girl who grew up wearing a different dress everyday before I moved to the States, this American Dream uniform didn’t really bother me since it was something different than I was used to.
The idea of wearing over the knee boots then would have been thrown completely over my head. Before these thigh high and over the knee boots were introduced, the to-go was ankle boots and knee high socks instead.
Maybe it’s because we’re all basically running out of ideas or getting lazier over the years - knee high boots seemed like they would be a more efficient replacement for the two steps process of wearing ankle boots with knee high socks. In reality though, it takes me about 20 more minutes to put on most over the knee boots as it take to do it the older, cheaper way.
Even so, being a part of this over-spoiled generation, I too, ditched the knee high socks with ankle boots thing, and acquainted myself with the update.
The idea of wearing over the knee boots then would have been thrown completely over my head. Before these thigh high and over the knee boots were introduced, the to-go was ankle boots and knee high socks instead.
Maybe it’s because we’re all basically running out of ideas or getting lazier over the years - knee high boots seemed like they would be a more efficient replacement for the two steps process of wearing ankle boots with knee high socks. In reality though, it takes me about 20 more minutes to put on most over the knee boots as it take to do it the older, cheaper way.
Even so, being a part of this over-spoiled generation, I too, ditched the knee high socks with ankle boots thing, and acquainted myself with the update.
Jacket: Theory
Top: Aritzia
Shorts: Zara
Shoes: Aldo 'Olilassa'
Bag: Proenza Schouler PS1
Photos by Shun S.
Top: Aritzia
Shorts: Zara
Shoes: Aldo 'Olilassa'
Bag: Proenza Schouler PS1
Photos by Shun S.
Sunflowers
October 30, 2015
fashion /
Before sunflowers became my favorite, it used to be yellow tulips. When it comes to flowers, yellow have always been a preferred color for me. Personally, I don’t buy flowers often, so when I do, it’s usually a special occasion. Looking at yellow flowers really make me feel happy and that’s why, over the years, sunflowers have come to have a special place in my heart too.
When I first started dating my boyfriend a few years go, there was one summer where he sent me a postcard of a field of sunflowers from Japan. It really didn’t mean much then but, I thought it was cute that they made him think of me. Since that postcard, it became a tradition that he would get me sunflowers for my birthdays, monthnaversaries, anniversaries and any type of special occasion (he still buys me yellow tulips on Valentine’s day).
This summer while visiting him in Japan, it happened to be the perfect timing that the sunflower fields were fully bloomed and opened to the public. On the day of my birthday, we woke up really early to commute from Tokyo all the way to Zama, Kanazawa to see the sunflowers.
When we got there, it was scorching hot. We tried to take some photos but it was impossible with the sun. While these photos were really some of my favorite photos ever, sunflower fields are not as glamorous as they seem to be. There were bees everywhere and the dirt roads were not good for my shoes. Not to mention, it started raining on us right after we waited for the sun to go away.
Nevertheless, it was really fun to just get lost in acres and acres of sunflowers with shaved ice and takoyaki balls that were sold at the food stands on the sunflower farm.
The older I get, the less people I tend to want to spend my birthday with. This year, I found it somewhat comforting to be far away from home. It’s not that I don’t appreciate my family and friends, but it’s more of a day where I want to be alone and reflect.
It couldn’t have been more meaningful, especially with everything that has been going on for me this year, to be at a place that reminded me that I need to keep going. Because like sunflowers, that grow just looking solely at the sun - I too, just need to keep going towards the light.
When I first started dating my boyfriend a few years go, there was one summer where he sent me a postcard of a field of sunflowers from Japan. It really didn’t mean much then but, I thought it was cute that they made him think of me. Since that postcard, it became a tradition that he would get me sunflowers for my birthdays, monthnaversaries, anniversaries and any type of special occasion (he still buys me yellow tulips on Valentine’s day).
This summer while visiting him in Japan, it happened to be the perfect timing that the sunflower fields were fully bloomed and opened to the public. On the day of my birthday, we woke up really early to commute from Tokyo all the way to Zama, Kanazawa to see the sunflowers.
When we got there, it was scorching hot. We tried to take some photos but it was impossible with the sun. While these photos were really some of my favorite photos ever, sunflower fields are not as glamorous as they seem to be. There were bees everywhere and the dirt roads were not good for my shoes. Not to mention, it started raining on us right after we waited for the sun to go away.
Nevertheless, it was really fun to just get lost in acres and acres of sunflowers with shaved ice and takoyaki balls that were sold at the food stands on the sunflower farm.
The older I get, the less people I tend to want to spend my birthday with. This year, I found it somewhat comforting to be far away from home. It’s not that I don’t appreciate my family and friends, but it’s more of a day where I want to be alone and reflect.
It couldn’t have been more meaningful, especially with everything that has been going on for me this year, to be at a place that reminded me that I need to keep going. Because like sunflowers, that grow just looking solely at the sun - I too, just need to keep going towards the light.
Dress: Derek Lam 10 Chrosby
Shoes: Valentino Rockstud
Photos by Shun S.
Shoes: Valentino Rockstud
Photos by Shun S.
Corporately
In fashion, there’s no such thing as a 9-5. Crazy to think that I had no clue what I would be doing a few months ago, and in a blink of an eye, it’s already been a month since I started working full-time.
Working in fashion has always been a goal of mine, and maybe that’s why the time has been flying by so fast. The saying goes “dress for the job you want, not for the job you have” and I get to want to dress for the job I have every day.
When it comes to goals and dreams, there is a huge difference that I don’t think many people realize. For many, fashion blogging is an easy way for them to get out of doing something that they aren’t fully passionate about, but for me, it was a way to get my foot in the fashion industry.
These days it seems as if it’s common to have a fashion blog. To want to make it as a fashion blogger. But for what?
Too many times I come across someone who claims that they are passionate about fashion, but their goals are only to get free things, wear nice clothes, and experience all of the glitz and glamours that the fashion industry has to offer. It’s not to say that this is not deserved and rewarded through remarkable work and efforts - but I just wish that the goals aren’t mistaken as a dream.
Too many times I hear people claim that fashion is their dream, but a dream without vision is just a goal. Fashion is a form of art. And with every form of creative expression, something great can be achieved.
More than starting a clothing line and/or carelessly promoting random brands for the sake of association and leveraging one’s perceived level of influence - I hope that these so-called passionate fashion influencers can dream bigger than the obvious; to do something more than just “inspire.”
Working in fashion has always been a goal of mine, and maybe that’s why the time has been flying by so fast. The saying goes “dress for the job you want, not for the job you have” and I get to want to dress for the job I have every day.
When it comes to goals and dreams, there is a huge difference that I don’t think many people realize. For many, fashion blogging is an easy way for them to get out of doing something that they aren’t fully passionate about, but for me, it was a way to get my foot in the fashion industry.
These days it seems as if it’s common to have a fashion blog. To want to make it as a fashion blogger. But for what?
Too many times I come across someone who claims that they are passionate about fashion, but their goals are only to get free things, wear nice clothes, and experience all of the glitz and glamours that the fashion industry has to offer. It’s not to say that this is not deserved and rewarded through remarkable work and efforts - but I just wish that the goals aren’t mistaken as a dream.
Too many times I hear people claim that fashion is their dream, but a dream without vision is just a goal. Fashion is a form of art. And with every form of creative expression, something great can be achieved.
More than starting a clothing line and/or carelessly promoting random brands for the sake of association and leveraging one’s perceived level of influence - I hope that these so-called passionate fashion influencers can dream bigger than the obvious; to do something more than just “inspire.”
Coat: Aritzia
Dress: Thakoon Addition Tie Front Shirt Dress
Shoes: Acne Studios Jensen Boots
Bag: Proenza Schouler PS11
Photos by Shun S.
Dress: Thakoon Addition Tie Front Shirt Dress
Shoes: Acne Studios Jensen Boots
Bag: Proenza Schouler PS11
Photos by Shun S.
Perfect
The perfect picture is often candid, never posed. The perfect home is always perceived. The perfect couple have their struggles, too. The most perfect things are often flawed. And isn’t it shallow to think that anything is ever flawless?
If being perfect was an option, I’d rather choose to be just close to it.
Perfect is momentarily, and the pursuit is what is constant. People use the word perfect to describe anything and everything that pleases their eyes, calms their souls, and soothes their senses temporarily. In the world of the creatives, perfect is generic. Perfect leaves no room for critiques and therefore any improvements.
So, why is it that we care so much about how great, or perfect different aspects of our lives look to other people? Especially on social media.
Instead of perfect, how about we try just being authentic.
If being perfect was an option, I’d rather choose to be just close to it.
Perfect is momentarily, and the pursuit is what is constant. People use the word perfect to describe anything and everything that pleases their eyes, calms their souls, and soothes their senses temporarily. In the world of the creatives, perfect is generic. Perfect leaves no room for critiques and therefore any improvements.
So, why is it that we care so much about how great, or perfect different aspects of our lives look to other people? Especially on social media.
Instead of perfect, how about we try just being authentic.
Behind
September 26, 2015
fashion /
It has been a rough month, at least, for my body. One of the main things that I constantly had to adjust was my sleeping schedule. It hasn’t been too long since I came back from Japan. And that, for me, was not only physically exhausting but also emotionally draining. Japan was 13 hours ahead so it took a few days for me to get used to the timezone there — and when I came back to the states, it took me forever to sleep like a regular human being again.
September started off more eventful than I had expected it to be this year, since it did felt kind of weird that I wasn’t starting classes again.Once I was getting back into the swing of it, NYFW came and swept me off my feet - and although it was insanely fun, it was extremely tiring! The fashion week schedule was s omething that came as a shock to me, and the number of my invites to shows and events were already at a minimum. The whole ordeal made me question numerous times through mornings when I had to be in the city by 8am - how some of these bloggers do this for an entire month straight from New York to London and Milan.
Without resting much, I started a new job right after NYFW week was over - and I’ve been holding back yawning non-stop throughout every single day so far. Still, with all of my complaining, this summer has been quite fruitful and I’m thankful that time is passing by quickly!
This is another summer post that I haven’t had a chance to share since Japan. And I still have a couple more to share before I start sharing my NYFW outfits and recaps as well. I’m honestly just dreading these posts since I just want to be able to layer and share my fall outfits instead!
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September started off more eventful than I had expected it to be this year, since it did felt kind of weird that I wasn’t starting classes again.Once I was getting back into the swing of it, NYFW came and swept me off my feet - and although it was insanely fun, it was extremely tiring! The fashion week schedule was s omething that came as a shock to me, and the number of my invites to shows and events were already at a minimum. The whole ordeal made me question numerous times through mornings when I had to be in the city by 8am - how some of these bloggers do this for an entire month straight from New York to London and Milan.
Without resting much, I started a new job right after NYFW week was over - and I’ve been holding back yawning non-stop throughout every single day so far. Still, with all of my complaining, this summer has been quite fruitful and I’m thankful that time is passing by quickly!
This is another summer post that I haven’t had a chance to share since Japan. And I still have a couple more to share before I start sharing my NYFW outfits and recaps as well. I’m honestly just dreading these posts since I just want to be able to layer and share my fall outfits instead!
Top: Aritzia
Pants: Aritzia
Shoes: Zara
Bag: Proenza Schouler PS11
Photos by Shun S.
Pants: Aritzia
Shoes: Zara
Bag: Proenza Schouler PS11
Photos by Shun S.
