This post seems long overdue now, but I don’t think it’s ever too late to talk about my trip to Japan. One of the landmarks I was stunned by during my trip was the vivid shrine in Kyoto, so I wanted to share why everyone should visit Fushimi Inari Taisha.

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Thanks to Coco Chanel, the pantsuit has become a super cool ensemble many women love to wear. It has long symbolized the empowerment of women by adopting traditional men clothing. Here are my tips on how to rock a red suit for women.

HOW TO ROCK A RED SUIT FOR WOMEN
At The Shibuya Crossing In Tokyo, Japan

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1. SIMPLE BUT CHIC

One of the best ways to style anything is still to do it the simple way.

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I love a good floral maxi dress and I always bring a few with me on my trips! Here’s why floral maxi dresses are every fashion girl’s favorite!

THE FLORAL MAXI DRESS
Every Fashion Girl’s Favorite

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GREAT FOR TRAVEL

Whenever I travel, I make sure to pack a good number of photogenic outfits with me. One of the fashion items that will ALWAYS travel with me is a pretty floral maxi dress.

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I can’t believe summer is almost at an end and we have to start thinking about fall fashion. But I’m not putting it away my summer slip dresses just yet! Let’s talk about how to style a slip dress for fall so we can get the most use out of our favorite fashion piece!

HOW TO STYLE A SLIP DRESS FOR FALL
At Omoide Yokocho, Tokyo, Japan

So it’s that time of the year where you have to start layering and purchasing warmer clothes in preparation for the winter to come.

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If there is one trend that is taking over the fashion world right now, it’s the deconstructed look. “What is a deconstructed look?” you may ask. Well, let’s take a look!

WEAR THE TREND: THE DECONSTRUCTED LOOK
In Tokyo, Japan

The deconstructed look, in fashion terms, is where a garment is remade into a new and unique style by ‘deconstructing’ a traditional piece of clothing. 

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What sort of unique travel experiences do you seek when you travel? I love taking photos and I love kimono fashion, so I chose to do an Oiran makeover photo shoot in Kyoto, Japan. It was so much fun and definitely goes down as one of my most unique travel experiences to date.

OIRAN MAKEOVER
Unique Travel Experiences in Kyoto, Japan

Do Japanese culture, kimonos and geishas fascinate you?

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Looking for traditional culture, history and lots and lots of candies in Japan? You can find that within 45 minutes from central Tokyo at Kawagoe. 

KAWAGOE – EXPERIENCE LITTLE EDO

This quaint and traditional town is perfect for a day trip from Tokyo city. It is the closest town to Tokyo that has kept its Edo style appearance and hence is often called “Little Edo” or “Koedo (小江戶)”.

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Tokyo is a beautiful city at night. Street lights and neon lights from stores light up the night. We stayed at the Mitsui Ginza Garden Hotel in Ginza, which is a brief 5-10 minute walk from the Shimbashi Station. Every night after dinner we would stroll through the quiet streets and welcome the light evening breeze. Tokyo is also a very safe city at night for most districts. I remember living here when I was 17 and roaming around by myself at night and not feeling threatened at all. 

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A visit to Tokyo, Japan simply would not be complete without visiting the famed Shibuya crossing. When I was 17 I lived in Japan for three months to go to language school and dance. I came to Shibuya almost everyday and am still very familiar with the JR exits and the 109 Department Store. It is always super busy and packed with business men, high schoolers and tourists hurrying to get somewhere. 

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Asakusa is one of the top must-visit spots when visiting Tokyo, Japan.But before we delve into the top 5 things to do in Asakusa, I’d like to talk a little about my outfit.

May 2017 Update: This dress is currently on display at the Cool Japan Exhibition in Leiden, Netherlands, as the current exhibition of Museum Volkenkunde. I was contacted by a museum curating representative in late 2016 and asked if I would be willing to lend the dress for their exhibition.

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