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Silk Scarves and Leather

This is a perfect example of weather-disoriented travel dressing. Because of my lack of Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion skills, I ended up with this. I thought it was warm enough to walk around Tokyo...

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Travel Photo Diary: Tokyo

Filed under: fashion, food, japan, life, lifestyle, spirituality, style, Tokyo, travel Tagged: beauty, fashion, food, Japan photos, life, lifestyle, photography, style, tokyo, travel

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Gray in the City

  I’m wearing this gray (or grey?) dress for a night out in Tokyo. Packing for travel is (not my idea of fun) always a challenge but choosing interchangeable, neutral colors always work. GWB. Gray,...

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Velvet Tux and Jean Shorts

  A mix and match of summer, spring, and evening wear? It’s hard to dress up when all your suitcases and clothes are sprawled across your hotel room floor. All the while, wondering how you can cram all...

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My Two Scents For The Summer

  Summer has arrived in my part of the woods, and boy, it’s definitely hot! And since I am having serious withdrawals from the most amazing spring vacation in Japan, I picked out these two fragrances...

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The Perfect Travel Parka

  A travel must have for unpredictable weather: the waterproof hooded parka. I pack a lot of black clothing to simplify the whole outfit planning process when I’m traveling. If you have to bring a...

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The New York Grill at Park Hyatt Tokyo

Dining at the 52nd floor of the Park Hyatt in the heart of Tokyo was the best way to end my trip in Japan. I was on my way back to America and it was the perfect place to say … Continue reading →

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In Coral Chiffon

For summer evening parties I try my best not to wear black. It’s a challenge but it’s fun to experiment with other colors beyond my trusted monochromatic schemes. This summer I have found myself...

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Bright Summer Sandals

I just received these bright colored sandals in the mail today. I took advantage of the summer sales and I am so happy with my purchases. It surely felt like Christmas in July! I am so loving these...

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Paris On My Mind

  I have spent a few summers in Paris and now I am wishing I was there again, exploring the beautiful streets of Le Marais and Saint Germain. I still remember walking into a store in Rue de la Pompe to...

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Neutral In The Middle

                   Maxi Skirt: Reiss London/ Silk Cami: Tibi/ Belt: Massimo Dutti/ Ballerina flats: Repetto/ Bag: Givenchy                                   Cuffs: Hermès, Tory Burch/ Ring: YSL/ Watch:...

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My Summer Skin Essentials

(L-R: Bioderma, Shiseido, Clarins UV Plus HP, Senka by Shiseido, La Roche Posay, Peter Thomas Roth, Fasio by Kose) Like most Asians I’m not a sun-worshipper. I avoid sun exposure like I avoid coughing...

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Metallic Comfort

As much as I love high heels, I still get a kick out of comfortable flats. It’s kinder to the sole and good for the soul. Heels are sexy, but wobbling in sky high stilts while running around town is...

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Friday Movie: A Hong Kong Trilogy

  My former university professor posted on Facebook that he was watching “In the Mood for Love”, a few weeks ago. It was a slow day and I was bored out of my wits so I decided to give the Wong Kar-wai...

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Wrap Shorts

      Wrap Shorts: Zara/ Cami: Topshop/ Heels: Carven/ Bag: Céline (old)/ Cuffs: Tory Burch, Hermès/ Ring: YSL/ Necklace: CC Skye Wore this very comfortable outfit to a friend’s casual birthday celeb....

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Super Luxe Cat Eyes

I have been searching for the perfect oversized black cat eye sunglasses for a long time. There are a lot of choices out there, but I am very careful now with impulse purchases and I promised myself to...

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My Travel Rescue Kit

I am now busy packing for an emergency trip to Southeast Asia and I’m taking off in 48 hours. I have been enjoying the last few weeks  here in the Middle East, catching up on a lot of foreign films and...

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Birthday Party in Print

  Dress: McQ-Alexander McQueen/ Clutch: Rochas/  Heels: Gianvito Rossi/  Cuffs: Hermes, A.L.C./  Ring: YSL/  Watch: Cartier A last minute, unplanned trip to Southeast Asia turned has transpired into...

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The Perfect Red

This is possibly the best red nail polish I have ever tried to date. This is the Ciaté paint pot in Mistress. I have been traveling in the last two weeks and I was only able to squeeze in one manicure...

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Travel: Flying Etihad And Abu Dhabi Airport Shopping

I am often asked which is the best airline to take in the Middle East to travel to Southeast Asia, Europe or the U.S. I have a few favorites and some carriers that I openly abhor. (Don’t even get me...

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