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July 10, 2009

forever 21 (japan style)

Filed under: fashion, introduction to places — Tags: , , , , , , , — tokyostargirl @ 12:21 AM

The first ever Forever 21 in Japan opened at the end of April – I’ve been there countless of times, but never had the chance to take photos. While showing one of my gfs around town, I finally decided to. Sorry they aren’t the best, but they are the best I could do while taking shots from my purse. =)

“The massive (19,000 square-foot) new Forever 21 shop, the first ever in Japan, is located in a prime location right next to H&M on Meiji Dori – between Takeshita Dori and LaForet Harajuku.” read about the opening day here.

The clothes are very much similar to the Forever 21 in the US – and though some of the prices did get marked up, they are still decent. They also sell the “higher” end line of Forever 21 here where dresses are around $50-70 each. Each time I went, I came out with a tank and underwear – hmm.. I’ll try to change that up next time. hahaha. I guess I just never saw anything that really stood out and the crowd was always massive so I was just too lazy to go through it all.

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located right near the famous Takeshita Street in Harajuku

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July 2, 2009

shu uemura

Filed under: introduction to places, makeup — Tags: , , , — tokyostargirl @ 10:21 PM

Grand Opening of Shu Uemura in Omotesando (July 1st) It was relocated down the street to a location closer to Harajuku (near the MAC store – uh ohh competition!) These were the photos I managed to take.  All the employees were so cute with their crazy lashes – (Shu Uemura is known for their lashes.)

Believe it or not (even though it’s a Japanese brand), it is NOT cheaper here than in the US. If it was, I would be all over that.

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harajuku day

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face: Banila sunscreen (from Korea), Aromaleigh Minerals (Glissade 3CL), cheeks: NYX rouge cream blush in “Natural” & Celeblous Gelina Creek blush in “Naked Skin, ” eyes: all over shadow, NYC “Taxi,” Super WaterProof eyeliner in “Navy Blue” (Japanese brand), waterline – Kate white eyeliner pencil, mascara – Kate long gel mascara, brows – sephora, lips: Tony Moly sunrise lipliner & Tutti Dolce gloss in “creme brulee”

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ME – low crotch pants: 3 minutes happiness, black v-neck top: ginza shop, grey loose vest: taiwan, strappy black sandals: taiwan night market, grey bag: ober tashe (just bought it yesterday!)

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HER – jean shorts: forever 21, white button down top: target, black ankle wrap around: bakers, bag: the sak

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July 1, 2009

Shibuya 109

Filed under: makeup — Tags: , , , , , , — tokyostargirl @ 11:57 PM

The famous Shibuya 109 building – girls, girls EVERYWHERE. I’ve been here countless times, but never had the guts to take photos (since most of the stores in Tokyo don’t allow it) – but since I’m leaving soon, I wanted to be able to share with you all who have never been able to experience crazy shopping in Tokyo – how shops here look. Shoes, clothes, bags everywhere – 7 floors of madness. It wasn’t too bad when we went because it was a weekday, but on the weekends = sale = CRAZINESS!!!!!!

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:: melissa modeling the cutest apron that we BOTH ended up buying!!! ::

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melissa in translation

Filed under: lotd (look of the day) — Tags: , , , , , — tokyostargirl @ 2:21 AM

My friend, Melissa, is in town visiting me now. We are aiming to take “fashion” pics everyday. Tokyo has so many great spots to shoot! =) This is right outside my apartment.

DAY 1

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HER – black jumper: aziz, white capsleeve v-neck tshirt: wetseal, brown woven belt: forever 21, ankle wrap sandals: bakers, bag: the sak

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ME – tube dress: on the streets of Bali, white tank: Harajuku, slip: Ross, grey flats: Taiwan night market

June 30, 2009

pole dancin’ sailor

Filed under: photoshoot — Tags: , , , , — tokyostargirl @ 2:45 PM

Photoshoot fun with super cute Japanese pole dancer/model, Momo!

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Model : Momo

Photographer : Nathan Busscher

Makeup Artist : Jeannie (me!)

June 29, 2009

green heels

Filed under: fashion — Tags: , , , , , , , — tokyostargirl @ 1:11 AM

Ever since living in Japan I know better than to wear heels. Imagine walking around the streets of Tokyo ALL DAY in heels – no thank you! I don’t know how the Japanese girls do it – I give them props for holding up (though most of them have become pigeon toed because of it)

After getting off of work early the other day, I decided to go to Harajuku to “just walk around.” Little did I know that  it would become my LUCKY day and I would randomly come across these beautiful heels (that happen to be the ONLY pair left AND in MY size!) When I saw them, I knew I had to have them (since I’ll be moving back to the US soon – I will be able to wear them, yay!) I looked down at the price tag and could not believe my eyes! $60 shoes down to $5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NO WAY, NO HOW, YES WAY, it was MY DAY! Best deal ever. Hallelujah! =)

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June 2, 2009

Published!

Filed under: makeup — Tags: , , , — tokyostargirl @ 4:10 PM

It’s been awhile since I’ve signed on.. sorry for my lack of updates – life has been crazy – lots of changes arising.. things will be great though.

I’ll be back in full force soon enough. Hope you haven’t given up on me yet!

Just wanted to share with you all….. a photo that I took while on a trip to Kyoto was chosen as the “Photo of the Day” on www.japantoday.com   Since it’s the photo of the day, it will probably get taken down by tomorrow, so here’s a screen shot of it just in case you missed it!

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April 21, 2009

Tokyo Studio

Filed under: photoshoot — Tags: , , , , — tokyostargirl @ 4:38 PM

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Model: Yuu – she has the best hair.

Photographer: Hilary

Makeup Artist: Jeannie (me!)

April 9, 2009

Spring’s Sexiest Makeup Tricks

Filed under: beauty, great tips!, makeup trends — Tags: , , , — tokyostargirl @ 11:14 AM

By Kimberly A. Daly

Get a little golden
The how-tos:
You know a wash of shimmery shadow on your top lids is pretty, period. But now makeup pros are sweeping the same shade beneath for eyes that look all glowy, all the time. Use your finger for the sheerest application.

The how-tos: Try it for a night out (and bring the sexy attitude to match). Starting at your eye’s inner corner, apply pink or purple shadow and swoosh it up and over top lid. Next, swipe shimmery gray or silver below your eye, extend to outer corner and blend up into the crease. Smudge with a Q-tip. For lush lashes: Do black liner on top lids, two coats of mascara and four faux lashes above your iris.

Rock some serious eyeshadow
Mix brights and metallics for evening excitement.

The how-tos: File nails down to just beyond your fingertips. It’s the now length and it also prevents nail-caught-in-keyboard trauma. Move the file in one direction (no sawing!) for snag-free tips. Start with a base coat, then apply color like a pro: a stroke down the middle, and one on each side. Finish with topcoat to smooth away smudges. You’ll get a good week out of this mani; glimmery polishes last longer than matte ones.

The how-tos: Apply concealer all around your mouth for definition—so much less obvious than lip liner. Next, lipstick: Slick on a cream formula right from the tube, wiping away any smudges with a tissue. Then brush on a pale pink gloss or shimmer powder in the middle of your lower lip to make it look even fuller (wasn’t that easier than a collagen injection?).
Go all out on lips 
Gloss over lipstick creates a temptingly creamy texture.

April 8, 2009

for my kats…

Filed under: beauty products, drugstore finds — Tags: , , , — tokyostargirl @ 2:54 PM

annie & vivien…

& their love for blythe dolls.

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I haven’t tried these hair dyes out myself, but aren’t they the cutest? I think I should! If nothing else, for the cute factor. =)

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March 31, 2009

makeup tips from Bobbi Brown

Filed under: beauty, great tips! — Tags: , , — tokyostargirl @ 12:05 PM
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The essentials
 
Now is the perfect time to give your make-up bag a spring clean in time for the new season.
 
“Keep your basics and items used only occasionally separate,” Bobbi advises.
 
“At least twice a year make sure your colours and formulas are still working.”
 
If you feel the need to stock up on every eye shadow colour of the rainbow spectrum, stop!
 
Bobbi recommends this shopping list of basics for your at-home make-up bag: concealers and correctors, foundation or tinted moisturiser, powder (two colours), eye shadow (three to four basic colours), eyeliner, mascara, blush and lipstick or gloss.
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March 30, 2009

Helena Christensen & son in Cookie Magazine

Filed under: beauty, great tips! — Tags: , — tokyostargirl @ 6:34 PM

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Helena Christensen
For photographer, designer, sometime model, and mother Helena Christensen, spring’s freshest makeup looks have everything an overextended mom wants: They go on quickly, are easy to pull off, and come across as just sexy enough to get you noticed.

The supermodel who speaks five languages and starred in what is, according to VH1, the sexiest music video of all time (that for Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game”) isn’t above ripping ideas from a magazine like the rest of us. “A beautiful dress, an exotic hotel, a recipe—I’ll tear out a makeup look and wear it for the next three days,” she says. As long as it’s fast, that is. “I spend two minutes on my makeup in the morning. It’s a miracle I get it right.”

Christensen is getting a lot right these days, maintaining careers in photography and clothing design while remaining a hands-on mom to her son, Mingus, 9. “He’s all that matters,” she says. “He’s my best friend.” She’s also passionate about the fund-raising work she and Mingus (she pronounces it “ming-goose”) do for Chernobyl Children’s Project International, which provides aid to still-suffering people in regions of Belarus and Ukraine. Then, of course, there’s that modeling thing. “I love shoots, now that I do so few,” she says. “The manicure, the makeup…” The three spring makeup trends Christensen wears on these pages—a warm nude face, bright lips, and metallic eye shadow—are ideal for days when she isn’t in the hands of the pros. All are flattering (even on nonsupermodels), easy, and wearable from morning coffee to cocktails. And if they fade or smudge? Even better, Christensen says: “Makeup always looks better when it’s a little undone.”

 

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Trend 1
Nude Face

Blended in with a light hand, the right mix of concealer, highlighter, and shimmery eye shadow gives a warm, polished finish.

1. Apply sheer foundation with a makeup sponge or a foundation brush, then dot concealer under the eyes and around the nose. Dab with a fingertip to blend. Here, makeup artist Hung Vanngo used Armani’s Luminous Silk foundation ($58, Giorgio Armani Beauty) and MAC Studio stick concealer ($16, MAC).

2. To define cheekbones, apply bronze shimmer cream in the hollows of your cheeks and a lighter highlighting cream on top. Use your fingers to pat them in along the cheekbone. “This increases circulation, giving you an instant glow,” says Vanngo, who used the Nars Multiple in Palm Beach under Christensen’s cheekbones and in Copacabana above ($37 each, NARS).

3. Dot deep brown eyeliner between lashes on your upper and lower lids; smudge gently with your fingers. Add a taupe shadow one shade darker than your skin tone all over the eyelids, then dot the lighter highlighting cream on the inner corners of your eyes and along the brow bones.

4. Finish with pink cream blush and a soft mauve lip color.

 

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Bright Lips

“I love red lipstick,” says Christensen. “It’s unexpected, and it makes me look awake when I’ve had a long day.” To pull off this punchy version, Vanngo says to “stain your lips instead of painting color on straight from the tube—it looks younger and sexier.”

1. Choose a lipstick texture that’s not too matte, not too glossy. Here, Vanngo used Nars lipstick in Jungle Red ($24, NARS), “a creamy tomato shade that looks good on everyone.” Press it onto your lips with a fingertip, working it in until you get a sheer layer of color.

2. Use a clean, dry lip brush to even it out. Then dip the tip of the brush in concealer and “run it lightly right along the lip line to soften the edges or fix any mistakes,” Vanngo advises.

3. Keep the rest of your face subdued: neutral shadow on the eyelids, a smudge of soft brown eyeliner along the upper lashes, and cream blush on the apples of the cheeks.

 

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Trend 3
Metallic Eyes

Metallic eye shadow—like a splash of icy water and well-placed concealer—has the uncanny ability to make you look bright-eyed even when you’re operating on four hours of sleep.

1. Choose a shimmery (but not glittery) cream or powder shadow: Silver plays up fair to medium skin; gold and copper look best on darker skin. Here, Vanngo used Make Up For Ever Flash Color shadow in Silver #3 ($18, Sephora.com). Spread it across the eyelids with a fingertip or a wide shadow brush, working it up no farther than the crease, since, Vanngo warns, “shimmer on the entire eye area is too roller disco.”

2. Smooth a deep brown pencil along the upper lash line, blend it in with your finger, then add several coats of black mascara. “Light reflects off metallic shades, so you need to add a little definition,” he explains.

3. Finish with a sweep of peach blush and a slick of tinted lip balm to keep the focus totally on the eyes.

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March 20, 2009

Japan does it better

Filed under: makeup — Tags: , , , — tokyostargirl @ 6:39 PM

Even Haagen Dazs ice cream! Since today is the official first day of Spring Break for me – I will leave you with a post about this awesome ice cream to celebrate! I saw an ad on the train and it worked. It convinced me to go out and buy this to see if it really did taste like REAL cheesecake.

Verdict – It is GOOD! It tastes just like how you imagine cheesecake SHOULD taste in ice cream form. It does a great job of giving you the most of both worlds: where cheesecake and ice cream meet (there’s even cheesecake crust at the bottom!) well it better be good considering it’s a little more than $3 for a small dose.

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Happy Spring Break, ya’ll! My next post will be from BALI!

 

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PS. a look I wore recently

March 19, 2009

1st Japan Pow Wow

Filed under: makeup — tokyostargirl @ 4:04 PM

On Sunday, we had our first Japan Pow Wow! There were only 5 of us, but we had a great time together! It was really nice meeting you ladies! Can’t wait for our next one – soon, ok?

We went to the 2009 Japan Drugstore Show (yes we never knew this existed either, thanks Yumeko for the info!)

The ladies: Ivy, Kay, Danielle, Lena, & me

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after walking around Makuhari Messe, we decided to eat at Tony Romas..

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