I See, I Admire

If I had to choose my favorite place in Tokyo, it would have to be Harajuku. 

Its the shopping (obviously), purikura, crepes, street art, and the Meiji Shrine (I think thats what sells it for me).

I love everything about the intense exhibition of pop culture there along with the tranquility of nature. 

I also enjoy the 12min walk from there to Shibuya ;]

I see it all; I admire its beauty.

Photo// Kid Perez

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Later that day, we made our adventures into the artistic little town in Tokyo known as Koenji.

The most interesting part was that they're were some amazing street art and tiny hole-in-the-wall shops that people just pass by without any attention. 

The art and unique shops seem to just exist for itself, and only those who are lucky enough to cross its path get to see the gems it preserves. 

Sadly, it was inevitable for the day to end, so we made the Meiji Shrine our last spot.

I believe that the Meiji Shrine is special because it usually gets forgotten by the overbearing flashy colors in Harajuku st., located right on the opposite side, which attracts all the attention.

Little do people know what's on the other side of the the Harajuku train station that separates the two.

It's one of my favorite places.

Photo// [esqape]

Clothing set// Above Heaven

Cardigan// UNIF

Heels// YRU

Necklace// Nin3

Wonders in the World of Blue

The uncertainties and spontaneous moments in life are what makes it so exhilarating and interesting.

My little story about this day manifests it very well.

Throughout this trip, we longed to visit Mt. Fuji. There was not a sign of hesitation nor doubt that we would make it there because its such a mythical place to see; we couldn't miss the chance.

We started our mission from the Shibuya Station. We chose to take the train because it seemed to be faster than the bus.

From the moment I purchased my ticket at the counter, my understanding of getting there was vague because the man didn't know a word of English. It wasn't a big deal because I knew I could figure it out as I usually do.

The first train we get on turned out to be the wrong train, and we didn't know until half-way through the ride. We disembarked the train immediately and waited  for the right train to come which said to come in another half an hour. 

We calculated the time and approximated that it would take at least 3 more hours to get there making our ETA around 5:30. Damn….we thought; thats too late. On top of that, we read that the mountain is on "off-season," which meant all the trails were closed. 

Thats when we made the spontaneous change of mission to go to Disney Sea instead. We got there in less than an hour and all was beyond well.

The rain drifted the crowd away, and arriving after 6pm granted us the the discounted prices of their "Night Passport." 

I wonder whether we were destined from the start to have fun at Disney or come by spontaneity…either way, it gifted me moments I will never forget.

Cardigan// UNIF

Shades// [esqape]

Body Chain// Desert Moon

Shoes// YRU

Shellphone// Valfre

Photo// [esqape]

Fangophilia in LA

One of the most creative and unique jewelry line, Fangophilia, has its first pop-up shop in America, and I am so thrilled that it's LA! 

Today, I attened the opening-day of the shop and got to meet the artist behind it all. 

Taro Hanabusa is a dentist from Tokyo with a secret agenda: he is also an ingenious jewelry designer who has designed accessories for many American artists such as Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga, and is currently working with Nicki Minaj and Brooke Candy. 

Location: Mack Sennett Studios
The Pop-up shop will last until November 2nd

The space is set up very nicely.
The underground-industrial feel is fitting for this type of work since it almost makes it feel like you have entered a hidden lab of a mad dentist.…partly true :P

This particular face-piece was hand-crafted for the legendary Michael Jackson.

You can clearly see his facial features and definitions on the mold.

It is truly exquisite. 

Someday I will be able to get a face-armor personalized for myself.

In the meantime, I am impatiently waiting for my very own fangs to be made!!

I got my mold done today, but he will finish making the actual metal-form of the fangs when he returns to his lab in Tokyo.

I'm so stoked to have it done! eeeekkk

   

..::Thank you Taro-san so much for visiting LA and providing us with such original pieces of art::..

PHOTO BY: Jawny

Taro-san and I

Playing Alone at Night

I play hide, and you go seek.

Photos by: Joshua Dearing

www.dearingfilm.com

SHOES: Deandri

Tokyo Disneyland

"The happiest place on earth."

Thank god such a place exists.

The Halloween decorations were too adorable. 

Surrounded by so much cuteness <3

My Mickey inspired coordi:

Top: UNIF

Dress: Spinns

Tights: Avantgarde

Heels: UNIF