Thursday, March 26, 2009

Do You Yamamba?





Japan is a place of origins: technology, culture, tradition, fashion, etc. Living in Tokyo, I have had the unique opportunity to experience these elements firsthand.


The fabulously-crazy pics above are different variations of what is known as the Yamamba style. This trend-infused look, most often comprised of darkened skin,
colorful bleached or blond hair, white panda-esque makeup, brightly-colored contacts, neon clothing, Hawaiian/beachy accessories and jewelry, rhinestone bedecked nails, and a general sense of whimsical mayhem, peaked in the late 90s early 00s.

At the heart of this incredibly imaginative fashion trend was Tokyo, and its surrounding areas, where young Japanese women (and sometimes men) strutted their look, rebelling against the traditional idealized concept of beauty in Japan.

A Yamamba sighting is much less common these days, because as we all know, once something is in, it's just as soon that it'll be out. But like the unanticipated joy of glimpsing a rainbow amongst darkened clouds, spotting a Yamamba amongst Tokyo's concrete jungle is sure to brighten up your day or at least make you scramble for your camera!

XOXO

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

My Birthday- Tokyo Style!!






Ahhh, 25. It's a good, solid number. I'm happy with it- content even. Yet, it doesn't feel like mine. Twenty-five? Me? I'm still toying around w/ the number, like playing dress-up and trying on something that doesn't belong to me. Twenty-five. Veinti-cinco. Nijuu-go. 25. 2-5.

I guess age really is just a number, and it's what you make it. So I plan on making this the best number ever!!! (Obvi!) Here's to 25 fabulous years and many more to come!!! :-)

Thank you all for your thoughtful Birthday wishes!! What's a little distance when I have AMAZING family and friends sending me their love! I'm SO lucky!! Can't wait to see you all in Cali soon!!! Love you!!

XOXO

Friday, March 6, 2009

P.S.

Alright my dears, I know I've been totally MIA on my fabulous blog these past few weeks...

HOWEVER, In that time I've had two wonderful friends visit (miss you Liz & Lindsey!), some wild adventures, new fave beauty products, some crazy dining experiences, and a whole lot more!! True story. We currently have another lovely visitor, Charlton's beautiful Mom, which means many more good times!


So my loves, I look forward to regaling you all w/ my latest and greatest when I have a moment!! I hope all is nothing short of FaBuLoUs w/ everyone!!!


Love you and miss you! :-)


XOXO

Happy Happy Fabulous Birthday Sexy Kitty!!!

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Sexy Kitty,
Happy Birthday to you!!!

Bestie, I'm celebrating your B-Day Japanese style! I'm dressing up in my finest kimono, gettin' my karaoke on, and drinking sake bombs!!! You know it! Haha
I love you and miss you SO much Linds and I can't wait for all of our FaBuLoUs times together when I get back to Cali!!!!

Happy Happy Birthday!!! :-)

XOXO