Happy Happy Birthday Miss Vogue!!!

So, along with the fabulous Japanese beauty products and other little surprises, I wanted to give you something one-of-a-kind for your very special day, Megan!!! What better than a birthday greeting from the very handsome Taro, pictured above!

Taro's special birthday message to you:

メゲンちゃん！
美人だね～！
お誕生日おめでとう！
一緒に原宿に買い物をしましょう！
お元気でね！


Translation:

"Megan-chan!
You're beautiful!
Happy Birthday!
Lets go shopping in Harajuku together!
Happiness always!"


I love you and miss you, Megan!!! I'm so lucky to have such a smart, talented, gorgeous, and kind older sister!!! I can't wait to see you soon! Have a FaBuLoUs birthday!!! :-)

P.S. Taro is eagerly awaiting your response!! ;-)

XOXO

I heart Kyoto in the Springtime!

Springtime in Japan is absolutely gorgeous!!! The cherry blossoms are blooming and there's an unmistakable feeling of happiness all around! Most Japanese people celebrate this season by enjoying "Hanami". Hanami means "flower viewing"- this entails picnicking under the glorious cherry blossom trees w/ family, friends, bentos (Japanese lunch boxes), and free-flowing alcohol (usually sake)!!!! It's a FaBuLoUs time, let me tell you!!

We enjoyed a few Hanami's this season in various parks around Tokyo! However, nothing compares to being in Kyoto when the cherry blossoms are in bloom! On a whim, Charlton and I decided to travel to Western Japan w/ no plans or reservations, and ended up in Kyoto at the peak of its cherry blossom season!! (For the most part, the cherry blossoms begin blooming in Southern Japan and finish in the North with trees in full bloom for about a week.)

Our spontaneous vacation was AMAZING and the perfect way to spend some of our precious last moments in Japan! :-)

Many people say that Paris is the most romantic city in the world, they obviously haven't been to Kyoto!

Hope you enjoyed my pics!!

XOXO

Happy Happy Birthday Miss Elena!!!

Happy Happy FaBuLoUs Birthday Elena!!! I wish I could have been there to help you celebrate my dear!!! We will definitely be toasting your fabulousness when I get back to Cali NEXT WEEK!!!! Yayyyy!!! Can't wait! Love you and miss you Girlie!!

XOXO