We’re at that point in our three week program when everyone seems to be needing time to slow down and relax. We’ve been going a little hard on Japan - staying out at every opportunity and indulging in whatever a student’s budget will allow. But thankfully today Tokyo decided to stop raining long enough for us to enjoy a quiet day in the park. I recently discovered that when you walk into subway stations here, soothing sound effects of birds chirping start playing – so as to relax the passengers while they wait for the trains. How sweet is that? Well if that’s what the subway stations have to offer, you can imagine what the parks are like. These pictures were taken at a shopping district on the way to the park.
mini skirt
final stretch…
My life is all about exam preparation at the moment. I just need to make through this final stretch and then its officially SUMMER – my favourite word in the English language.
cardigan season
I wore this casual look for brunch last Saturday. Fall in California is a beautiful thing because I can pretty much wear a cardigan over my summer clothes and call it an outfit. Its so refreshingly easy.
softening rusticity
My last day on set inspired a few of today’s stylistic choices. For example, one of the other “mobster-girlfriends” had her hair swooped to one side with a large chandelier earring in the exposed ear. It looked so retro and glam that I had to try it myself. I wanted to preserve the softness and lightness of this look, so I opted for a subtler silver, off-white earring, rather than a chunky crystal-encrusted one they used. In order to add some drama to the softness, I also tried the 60s liquid eyeliner look that was carried out so perfectly by the make-up team on set.
colour splash to work
This colour-happy look is what I wore to work yesterday. The Line, cashmere / modal cardigans is one of my most recent purchases. I bought a few in different colours because I feel that cardigans in general are some of the most essential and satisfying items to have an abundance of. No matter where you live (geographically), layering a sort cardi over your dress, tank, or blouse, makes evenings and air-conditioned spaces instantaneously cozier. Some readers have asked me to dedicate a post to wardrobe essentials for those who want to redefine their style, and it will be coming soon. But until then, I can just tell you that starting with a black, simple cardigan that you love is very helpful; with time, you can add more colourful cardi options that will complete your looks both stylistically and practically.
