Tag: Tokyo
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Americana
Originally published March 9, 2007. I was in Kichijoji earlier today, just chillin, ambling towards Tower Records when I happened upon a J. Crew. !!! I was so surprised and so pleased. Gap is all over Tokyo, and I’ve seen a couple of Banana Republics, but this was the first J. Crew. When I walked in…
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The Truth About Japanese Fashion
Originally published May 1, 2007. Do you want to know the truth about Japanese fashion? Here it is: Pantyhose are IN! in in in in in. Japanese women looooooove them some pantyhose. They wear it every day. Do they wear pants, or even stockings in the winter? No, skirts with pantyhose. When it’s nice…
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Outfit: Last Minute Decision
Yesterday’s outfit was super simple, but I like how it turned out. I started with the shoes and worked my way up, having no idea what to wear on top. I was eyeing this t-shirt that I hadn’t worn in years (t-shirts are useful so I keep them around), but I wasn’t convinced. Then finally…
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A Tale of Two Tops
Quite recently I’ve discovered the joy of selling my clothes for cash. It’s not about the money – although that part is nice. I was inspired by the blogger Holier Than Now, who blogged about why she sells her clothes. Some gems that stuck with me: Getting rid of a fabulous thing [makes] room for…