Fashion in Japan continued.......

Street fashion in Japan!! This is what I see everyday all day here in Tokyo. Let me know what you think.................CLICK HERE!!

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Fashion in Japan.........

I always get asked "What's the fashion like in Japan?" My answer…………..DIFFERENT!! I believe it all boils down to whatever you want to wear goes. Now, when I say "WHATEVER" I mean WHATEVER!!! For the longest, my eyebrows were always raised with a question ....“What were they thinking when they put that on?” However, after being here for over a year, my eyebrows have lowered and a permanent crease has been left above my forehead!! Lol!! Just kidding!! Let's just say, now I look at fashion differently. I’ve learned that you can’t look at fashion with a judgmental eye. I mean seriously, who or what defines fashion anyway……….

Top 20 Must-haves for Women living in Japan

1. An over the shoulder handbag

2. Leggings-black, zipped on the side, denim, ripped, or studded

3. Tights-jet black, purple, patterned, or thick cotton

4. Manicured nails

5. Blush

6. Long eyelashes

7. Boots-over the knee, ankle, or Ugg’s

8. Plaid shirts

9. As many skirts as you can possibly have in different styles

10. Hair scrunchies (oh yes!! I said scrunchies!! These are major sellers here!! And might I add, very expensive!!)

11. Oversized sweaters or shirts

12. A Samantha Thavasa bag

13. Anna Sui cosmetics

14. Studded-purses, shoes, or clothes

15. Overalls

16. Boyfriend jeans

17. Denim- shirts, jackets, or vest

18. Flat laced-up Oxfords

19. Shorts – fringed, rolled up, or denim (paired with tights)

AND LASTLY.............

20. Jodhpur pants

I know!! I know!! It's been ages!!

So, you've probably been wondering what I have been up to lately and the answer is, NOTHING! I know it's been forever since I posted something, 14 days to be exact, but it's been out of pure laziness. lol! I just haven't felt like blogging lately. I suppose everyone gets that way every now and then. Nevertheless, I promise this week I will give you an overdose of post.......Stay tuned!!

It's been days....

I know I haven't posted anything in awhile and it's because I just haven't been in the mood lately. I have tons to tell you, but I just can't be bothered or as the Japanese say "mendoi". I promise though that in a few days I will post something. Until then be safe!! Toodles!

I Need Help........

Halloween is fast approaching us and I need to think about what I'm going to be for Halloween. Me and a few girls are planning a big night out on the town and I have no clue what to wear!! So, this is where you come into the picture because I need some help with an idea for a Halloween costume..........any ideas or suggestions??

Memoirs of a Rainy Day in Japan

I seriously don't know what has happened to the weather here in Japan.  A few days ago, I had to get out of the house and go to the mall because it was so nice and sunny outside. Now today, it's freezing cold and raining. Oh my gosh, I had to cut on the heat downstairs because it was so freaking cold (only to me of course). So, you know what all of this means right? Yep, it was a cornmeal porridge night! lol! Good Night Everyone!!

You can't make cornmeal porridge without these ingredients.

20 minutes later........ Wah Lah!!

 The sunny day I went to the mall...........

The mall houses my favorite store......Zara!

Aeon Mall is only a 5 minute drive from the house.......gotta love it!!

What was in your lunch box?

Can you remember when you were in Elementary and your mom would make your lunch for school? Do you remember what would be in your lunch box? I can!! Most kids at my school had things like potato chips, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, cookies, an apple, and maybe some carrots in their lunch boxes. And everything would be wrapped up in foil, cling, or zip lock bags. Do you remember? Well, here in Japan it's a little different (maybe a lot). I don't think any of the kids have seen a lunch like ours.

For Japanese, presentation is everything. The lunches our moms made us would be frowned upon. When I first started teaching here and lunchtime rolled around my jaw dropped. I was so fascinated with the kid’s lunches. All the moms put so much time and effort into preparing their kid's lunches it's unreal. Everything is so detailed! It would make anyone want to eat their lunch. You know what, just check out the pics for yourself.

Above is one of my student's lunches. Cool Right? I told you it's all about presentation!

These 2 pics I found on the web of Japanese school kids lunch. Presentation is key!!