Friday 30 December 2011

Asaka, Tokyo



There are so many people doing something interesting with their style in Tokyo that at the start of the trip all I wanted to do was photograph everything and everyone that caught my eye. But as the week went on, it became more a case of who stood out from the already stylish crowd, who stimulated me enough to go "wow" and jump up and go after them without hesitation. 

I was actually waiting for another girl to come out of the convenience store so I could ask for her photograph when I saw Asaka walking towards me. I don't even remember thinking "should I just wait for this other girl to come out?", it was like a sudden attention shift and I was off getting her photo instead! I love how she has styled herself head to toe and how all the little bits compliment each other without one dominating the other. It all works just right.

Thursday 29 December 2011

Wednesday 28 December 2011

Outfit | Dazzling Days




I really miss the dazzling sunshine we had in Tokyo, at times it was so intense and blinding that you just had to turn your face to it, close your eyes and soak it all up. It was nice to experience Autumn going on Winter again, nice to be constantly moving around into the sunny spots to warm up and defrost the hands. Not to mention how awake and alive we felt the whole time! Uniqlo sweater and skinny jeans, GAP cardigan, Comme Ca Ism scarf, leather boots and bag from Taipei. 

Tuesday 27 December 2011

Monday 26 December 2011

Thursday 22 December 2011

A Typical Day In Tokyo


It's kinda cool how with each trip to Tokyo, it has become less and less like a 'holiday' and it's more like we're just 'living' in Tokyo for a few days. It was my first time shooting in Tokyo so I spent more time out on the streets than anywhere else which was good cos it meant I wasn't spending money but window shopping instead, plus I enjoyed meeting lots of stylish people on the streets! Some shots out of a typical day for us in Tokyo (top to bottom): Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line which we rode every morning from Shinjuku, Harajuku St, shops and people around Ura-Harajuku (back streets of Harajuku), sitting out in the morning sun people-watching, afternoon sun outside Ralph Lauren (a popular spot for streetstyle photographers to hang out and get photos), one of many streetstyle photographers that lined the main street, me taking a streetstyle photo!, a view from the bridge in Omotesando Hills on a walk around in the afternoon sun, and us taking photos of our reflections in shop windows.

And that's pretty much what we did each day as well as make frequent visits to the convenience stores to grab our favourite Onigiri, crispy chicken fillets, croquettes, and hot japanese tea. 6 days in Tokyo have come and gone just like that! Don't you wish sometimes that time actually slowed down when you're having fun?

Wednesday 21 December 2011

Tuesday 20 December 2011

Outfit | Afternoon Sun




Took these shots down a little back street in Harajuku while walking around and enjoying the beautiful afternoon sun. There is simply nothing better than being wrapped up in layers of wintery warmness while being doused in sunshine and blue skies all at the same time. One more day left in Tokyo, if only I could find a way to stop time right now. Uniqlo sweater, coat and jeans, self-made knitted scarf, leather boots from Taipei. 

Monday 19 December 2011

Friday 16 December 2011

Nakamura Mio, Tokyo



It feels great to be back in Tokyo and as always, so overwhelmed by the number of people who are doing something interesting with their style here. Spent the afternoon out in Harajuku and right now we are just absolutely exhausted after our overnight flight. It has hit us. One of those where it feels like you've completely skipped a night and haven't slept (at all). And it's only 4pm right now! Gonna take a nap now and rest the feet, it's gonna be a big day tomorrow.

Thursday 15 December 2011

Outfit | Black & White


I'm really liking black and white at the moment and I think that makes things so much easier when I'm trying to put together a wardrobe of basics that can be easily mixed and matched. Colours come and go but black and white will always be in. Wore this today while I went into town to meet and catch up with a few different people. Wearing Uniqlo top and leather belt, GAP jeans, leather shoes from Taipei, leather bag from Seoul, and the sheer outerwear is from a local boutique. One more sleep til Tokyo! It's like Christmas Eve but ten times better!
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And many thanks to Sarah & Alexa of Pixiekrane who kindly did an interview and feature on StyleSophomore. It was nice to meet up with them today, they have a really cool blog where they share their passion for fashion, arts and the creative scene here so I'm really pleased to be a part of that. You can check out the feature here

Wednesday 14 December 2011

Monday 12 December 2011

Friday 9 December 2011

Wednesday 7 December 2011

Rei Shito, Tokyo





Met up with the lovely and effervescent Rei Shito, street fashion photographer of Style from Tokyo, when I was in Tokyo back in May last year and I took these quick shots of her as we wandered around the streets of Harajuku. Browsing through folders of photos from previous trips to Tokyo makes me wanna go back there right now! Good thing is that I don't have to wait much longer cos this time next week we'll be on our way! Looking forward to meeting up with Rei again, and also shooting street style for the first time in Tokyo (I'm practicing my "Shashin o totemo ii desu ka?"). Stay tuned cos no doubt I'll have loads to share!

Wendy, Taipei


Monday 5 December 2011

Wednesday 30 November 2011

Tuesday 29 November 2011

Monday 28 November 2011

Saturday 26 November 2011

Friday 25 November 2011

Manvil, Taipei


Outfit | Last Day In Taipei (for now)



Today's outfit. Wearing top from Seoul, GAP jeans, Uniqlo leather belt, leather boots and bag from Taipei. Was on the train this morning going into the city and it suddenly occurred to me that we had just spent a whole month in Taipei and it's funny sometimes when I think about how it all just happened considering that 5 months ago I didn't even know where this place was on the world map and never thought it would be a place to go and visit let alone live. But we love it and we are back in January next year for 3 months! Oh and it also occurred to me that we will be spending our anniversary night at the airport. Happy one year to us! And our present from ourselves to us... Tokyo in 3 weeks!

Thursday 24 November 2011

Wednesday 23 November 2011

Monday 21 November 2011

Outfit | Inbetween Rain


It's been raining a lot here in Taipei the last week and I think that's quite unusual for this time of year (well that's what the locals say at least but I'm not quite sure how they can recall what the weather was doing this same time last year!) Took these shots while sitting out between the showers and after the rain had already messed up my hair and made it all frizzy. Oh well, and excuse the cheesyness of this one. And see my crazy bent right arm? I really don't do very good sitting shots. Anyways, wearing Uniqlo sweater and polka dot socks, skirt from Seoul, self-made scarf, leather boots and bag from Taipei. 

QQ, Taipei


Saturday 19 November 2011

Friday 18 November 2011

Outfit | Wine




I've had a real thing for knitted dresses ever since I took this shot back in Seoul. I think if I can get myself some chunky enough yarn I might have to make myself one. Taipei is perfect for wearing knitwear almost all year round and I love this one I picked up from Uniqlo the other day. The colour is totally my type of red and I actually felt taller wearing this out, must have been the above the knee length and the extra inch my boots give me. Dress from Uniqlo, Comme Ca Ism scarf, leather boots and bag from Taipei. Oh and the last shot, a bit random but I always like looking back at the quick test shots that James takes while adjusting the camera settings and this is one of the very few where I'm not pulling any outrageously hideous face!

Youngmin Lee, Seoul


Wednesday 16 November 2011