Tokyo Outfit Day 2

For my second day on my solo trip to Japan, I got more experimental with my outfit. I wore a shirt dress by a new designer I really like, Julia Allert. Because the silhouette is so oversized and unique, I chose to wear it open like a coat, with a white lace top under it and black pants. I also carried my Park Tote from The Row for the second day, which was spent at museums and high tea in Azabudai Hills.

Top: Julia Allert Tank: Urband Outfitters Pants: Uniqlo

Bag: The Row

Sunglasses: Prada Shoes: Madewell

Tokyo Outfit Day 1

My first day of my solo trip to Tokyo this year was spent shopping at Harajuku, Shibuya, Aoyama, Daikanyama, and Omotesando. I specifically chose to do this on the first day because: 1) it was a Thursday, and I knew those areas would be less crowded than on the weekend, and 2) I had no lunch or dinner plans with any of my friends, so I had the maximum amount of time to myself.

I really picked the perfect outfit in my opinion. I was excited to debut this Clare V dress I bought from a thrift store, as well as my Barbie tights from Sheertex. It was also my first time taking out my large Park Tote from The Row. It was humid and cool spring weather, and this dress was the perfect balance of style and comfort.

Dress: Clare V Bag: The Row Tights: Sheertex Sunglasses: Prada Shoes: Madewell

Touchdown Tokyo

Every time I fly to Japan, I have this routine of changing clothes in one of the large, accessible stalls in the arrivals lobby. I would do this every time at Narita Airport; I even had a favorite stall, but this was my first time flying into Haneda internationally. Thankfully, they had the same large stalls, which are perfect for opening up the suitcase and changing clothes, complete with plenty of space and a large mirror.

I am pretty happy about this outfit, which includes one of my favorite tops from Pakistan and my signature Tiffany key necklace, both items that I have owned for a long time and really love.

Top: Beech Tree, a designer in Pakistan Pants: Uniqlo from Japan Loafers: Madewell Necklace: Tiffany

Oliver Sky Oasis in Narita

Every once in a while I come across something truly special in some airport around the world. Most are dull and generic. Many I'm forced to spend time in due to layovers, delays, or long security process. But occasionally there are those airports I wish I could venture into and hang out with no boarding pass. And Tokyo Narita's Terminal 1 is one of them.

It wasn't always like this. I've flown into, out of, or through Narita dozens of times. I can never recall being impressed with it. Honestly the airport felt dated, especially when compared to it's rivals in other Asian hubs like Seoul or Singapore or even Taipei's Taoyuan. But there've been some major changes in Narita recently, and one of the is the addition of Oliver Sky Oasis.

Adjacent to Starbucks, this is a great lounge for anyone to enjoy. Excellent seating, perfect atmosphere, natural lighting, outlets on every chair. I would rather be here than any of the premium lounges that require membership.

My go-to routine at Oliver Sky is to order at Starbucks then take a seat. Then I read off my Kindle or open my laptop to get some work done. Either way, it's one of the best places to be. 

Tokyo Street Style

The purpose: trip to Tokyo

The setting: July, middle of summer 99% humidity and 100 degrees. 

The challenge: light breathable layers that I could mix-and match for new looks each day (this stuff has to fit into a suitcase after all). 

Day 5 Look: 

Top: Urban Outfitters

Dress: Target

Belt: Dior

Shoes:  Target

Bag: vintage Coach

Tokyo Street Style

The purpose: trip to Tokyo

The setting: July, middle of summer 99% humidity and 100 degrees. 

The challenge: light breathable layers that I could mix-and-match for new looks each day 
(this stuff has to fit into a suitcase after all). 

Day 4 Look: 

Jacket: vintage
Dress: Target
Sandals: Target
Belt: Dior
Bag: vintage Coach

Tokyo Street Style

The purpose: trip to Tokyo

The setting: July, middle of summer 99% humidity and 100 degrees. 

The challenge: light breathable layers that I could mix-and match for new looks each day (this stuff has to fit into a suitcase after all). 

Day 3 Look: 

Black lace top: from a thrift store
Tank: Target
Pants: Uniqlo
Shoes: Target
Bag: Vintage coach

Tokyo Street Style

The purpose: trip to Tokyo

The setting: July, middle of summer 99% humidity and 100 degrees. 

The challenge: light breathable layers that I could mix-and match for new looks each day (this stuff has to fit into a suitcase after all). 

Day 2 Look: 

Sheer jacket: vintage from Swauresville in LA

Top: Target

Shorts: American Apparel

Bag: vintage Coach

Tokyo Street Style

The purpose: trip to Tokyo

The setting: July, middle of summer 99% humidity and 100 degrees. 

The challenge: light breathable layers that I could mix-and match for new looks each day (this stuff has to fit into a suitcase after all). 

Day 1 Look: 

Lace Top: from a thrift store

Dress: Target

Sandals: Target

Bag: vintage Coach

Street Style Tokyo Day 2

Dress: Vintage

Sunglasses: from a museum in Hong Kong

Tote: from a font exhibit in Seoul

Street Style Tokyo Day 1

Blouse: Walmart

Skirt: H&M

Stockings: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Target

Sunglasses: from a street vendor in Puerto Vallarta

Tote: from a font exhibit in Seoul

Tokyo in Technicolor...

I'm sorry, but nothing is more amazing than my ability to pattern clash like a fiend and pose against this unruly background..

Top: Urban Outfitters

Pants: Self-made, Spring 2012 Collection

Tokyo Day 1

When fashion friends reunite and take on Tokyo...

Top: American Apparel

Shorts: Urban Outfitters

Bag: H&M

Top: vintage

Pants: vintage

Shows: Vintage

A Class Act

Uniquo jacket; Uniquo top; H&M jeans, vintage boots 

around Shinjuku station, Tokyo, Japan

Harajuku girl all grown up

Sweater: Target
Dress:Target
Leggings:Target
Shoes: Target
Bag: Louis Vuitton

Location: Takeshita Street and Harajuku Street, Tokyo, Japan