Another Year in Tokyo

And sometimes elsewhere.

#quarantine

Quarantine in Style #1

Then you realize you style up for yourself, no one else, although some audience would certainly be motivating.

The Other Side of Oneself.

It has been a half way “lockdown” in Tokyo for more than one month. Coming from a highly disciplined family background, I myself, however, have been practicing social distance since I got back here in early March. And as you can imagine, because you have probably been there as well, more than two months of solitude is not easy for a camera girl (or wannabe, for accuracy).

In a peaceful afternoon, I finally gave in to my inner urge, and started to try out my new spring/summer collections even I don’t have plans to go out at all. It was amazingly satisfying – not that the staring from the opposite building was nice as I was shooting on the balcony, but that I could be even more audacious about what to wear, what to go with that little black lace camisole… oh well.

Mastering the Tank Top

I like tank tops. They are flattering when you have nice and firm arms and shoulders. It is, however, difficult to appeal to the feminine side of oneself, which is why I tend to wear it with skirts.

Both the color of the tank top and the pencil skirt can be categorized as Beige, and that makes them go together nicely. The pink tone connects naturally with white shoes in general.
It is rare to see such a floral skirt from ZARA. I like the effortless overall style which comprises a calming daily look, that you can even wear going to the 7-11 next door.

Playing with Color – Green

Green is in the spotlight this year. Or even it is not, it is just such a warm color for an effortless look that is refreshing, feminine, and a little French with an Asian accent when paired right.

This green floral one piece dress is not new. The handbag, though, is. Look how this French dress paired in harmony with the Japanese traditional leather handbag.
This is just too feminine, that I cannot even wear going out either by myself or with my boyfriend. But I like the turquoise color print of the dress, and it shows different characters with and without the cardigan. Maybe I wear it not in Japan. hmmm.

Playing with Color – Black

Black has always been the color that I like the most. Not that I am a dark person, but from a young age I found myself most attractive to the mysterious atmosphere created by different layers of this color. It is a little tricky to wear it, though, as my natural hair color is also black, and that could bring out too much heaviness. My trick is to use another accent color.

White is always a good friend of black. But I actually think I could have survive without the cardigan but only the shoes, as the black lace camisole already softened the overall heaviness.
This is what my killer look would be like. I like it! But it is so heavy, that I had to put on my red heels to take away some focus and in a complete look I would perhaps use a pair of red lips, too.

Playing with Color – Blue

It is not that I am going through all the colors we know. I used to buy my clothes in the blue palette a lot, as it is safe and it goes well with everything. The downside of that would be it is sort of a boring color series. Certainly, some blues have more characters, but I say use its versatility and go match-up.

The blue shirt is the center of this look. Pairing it with plead pants in blue-ish grey and to bring out the light, I chose no-color sandals and the purple hair accessory is the accent.
This is one of my more characteristic blue dress. Still, blue is the calming part of it, and accessories and shoes matching the white component make it more naturally harmonized.

So, this is what I have been playing around during this difficult time period. I hope I don’t have to have #2, and even worse, #3 coming up, as I really hope things can get back to normal soon… but none the less, I found staying home becomes more entertaining with such experiments, and taking notes of it.

I am not a stylist at all, but I enjoyed coordinating my imaginary outfits going out, and I hope you enjoyed it as well! 🙂