Outfit: Springtime! In Tokyo

Anine Bing sweatshirt & jeans | ZARA denim jacket | 3.1 Phillip Lim bag | Alexander Wang boots | Michael Kors watch | Giorgio Armani sunglasses | Gorjana & Griffin cuff & rings | Juicy Couture leather wrap bracelet | Drake & Barnett beaded bracelets

I'm so happy to be back in Tokyo and it's actually the first time being here in the Spring. After a stinking hot summer here last year and then another trip back in the freezing cold winter, I'm pretty sure we've finally hit up tokyo at the best time of year. Mind you it's gonna be a rather quick transition into Summer as the heat and humidity is already in the air. Spent this afternoon hanging around Harajuku and Aoyama and shot these photos in between sitting out and people watching. It was pretty windy so hair was kinda everywhere and now I'm thinking I shouldn't leave the house with my hair in anything but tied up in the usual bun. 

Wearing some of my favorite new pieces from Anine Bing and Gorjana & Griffin, my trusty Alexander Wang boots and my Phillip Lim satchel that I'm loving just because it's so sturdy that it carries my DSLR without even slightly losing it's shape. Bonus when purchasing bags!

New In: gorjana & griffin

"When you come to the edge of all the light you know, and you are about to step off into the darkness of unknown, faith is knowing you will learn how to fly" - gorjana & griffin

These little beauties arrived at my doorstep today, super fast from gorjana & griffin. I love their simple and understated jewelry like this cross over cuff bracelet and Finley square ring set, they're so perfect for complimenting casual and everyday outfits. I can't wait to wear these everyday!

Based in California, gorjana & griffin is a fashion label that is focussed on creating simple, stylish and highly wearable jewelry, shoes, bags and accessories. With the husband and wife designers bringing together their East and West coast lifestyles and a mix of function and style, their brand is defined by it's consistency in quality and aesthetic. To find out more about the gorjana & griffin, their story behind their label, and their amazing products, head over to gorjana & griffin.

Anna, Tokyo

Our share house in Tokyo was literally just a few steps around the corner from where I took this photo in Harajuku. Brings back so many great memories of our first winter in Tokyo which was mostly spent ducking outside to get photographs but then quickly ending up back in our room with the heating on full blast, kettle on a constant boil, and sipping copious amounts of hot green tea. We were right in the middle of Harajuku and we couldn't have chosen a better place to stay. Can't wait to return for another 3 month stint in Tokyo later this year!

Also, coming up I have photos and a short video from a little shoot I did yesterday with James. Will post it up soon! Happy Friday everyone!

Umi, Tokyo

Yuki, Tokyo

Yura, Tokyo

Aki, Tokyo

Yuiko, Tokyo

Azusa, Tokyo

Azusa - Model, wearing Tomorrowland jacket, Dholic skirt.

Sayaka, Tokyo

Miki, Tokyo

Miyake, Tokyo

Miyake - Student, wearing all vintage clothes and Tokyo Bopper shoes.

This photo (along with some of my other recently-posted Tokyo photos) was shot for NYMag.com's The Cut. You can check out the full Tokyo feature and photo slideshow here :)

Kanako, Tokyo

Aya, Tokyo

Aya - Student, wearing Mint Designs jacket, Bernhard Willhelm bottoms, DIY tote bag.

Tsutomu & Kawori, Tokyo

Tsutomu (left) - Hair Stylist, wearing U-ni-ty coat, Acne sweater & pants, Bally clutch.
Kawori (right) - Shop Assistant, wearing Acne coat & boots, Marc By Marc Jacobs clutch. 

Yumi, Tokyo

Yumi - Student, wearing Mango coat, Louis Vuitton bag, Zara jeans.

Mayuko, Tokyo

Mayuko - Student, wearing a vintage fur jacket, Chloe top, Tba dress, Robert Clergerie boots, Pierre Hardy bag.

Kita-Aoyama, Tokyo

Mayu, Tokyo

Mayu - Jewelry Design Assistant, wearing Laura dress, mother's coat with DIY fur collar, vintage Loewe bag.

Kana, Tokyo

Kana - Retail Assistant, wearing Acne coat, 3.1 Phillip Lim bag, Dieppa shoes.