dggfghddss: September 2011

at the show...Jeremy Scott

ジェレミーのショー。
誰もがみんな手放しで喜んでて、楽しんでて。

I feel all we need for fashion is just `to enjoy'
when I saw the show of Jeremy Scott.

of course I know there are many creations I never been before,
many concept I never heard
and many many many many something I never thought.

The most important thing for me is
to enjoy my life with fashion,
not to enjoy fashion without my life.

ファッションとの付き合い方について。

あたしにとっては、ファッションは第一に楽しむもの、
そこからすべてはスタートする。

頭の中でこねくりまわして
分析したり、何かと紐づけてとらえたり
（経済とか世界とか
アイデンティティとかなんだか色々）
そういう付き合い方ではなくて
もっとシンプルに考えている。

勿論、
学術的に捉えるものででもあるのだろうけど
それにはあたしは
(今までにもおそらく多分当分にも)
興味なんか全然ない。

Photos from the Farm

September is a nice month for a funeral and I don't mean that in a cynical sort of way. A few years ago my Grandpa passed away in September. This year my aunt passed away, too. Whereas some months are rainy or cold or unbearably hot, September embraces us with its perfect, blue-skied days. September gives us a final glimpse of summer, hope for a harvest and a freshness to sustain us. September wipes away our tears.

After the funeral, I stopped by my aunt and uncle's Wisconsin farm.

It brought back memories to see the taste of country life that I experienced for one week each summer -

The place where I milked my first (and only) cow .....

The place where I jumped from bale of hay to bale of hay......

The place where we sent the kittens when our cat had, not one, but two litters! -

I reconnected with my cousin. We were the only girls among a sea of boys.

Although her path took her one way and my life led me another, the farm took us back to common ground.

I am so proud of my aunt - how she spent her whole life living and but a few hours dying.

Her courage to face her future was certain.

And although we will miss the whirring of her sewing machine and her Corn Casserole at Christmas,

Her faith leaves us with more hope and fewer tears.

May we be reminded to live each season of our lives to its fullest.

So-en magazine ×　STYLEfromTOKYO

It's honor of me to announce
we can read the article of STYLEfromTOKYO
on the So-en magazine,September issue
published 28th Septembert.

That is
'Street portlait by Rei Shito.'

HERE is the detail.(sorry,only in Japanese!)

This issue features on Harajuku,

so this time,
I pick up some people
I photographed at Harajuku street'(P66-69)

9月28日発売の装苑で

シトウレイのストリートポートレート　vol.11が
掲載されています。(P66-69)

Thank you,So-en mag!

ありがとうございました！

at the show..Jeremy Scott.

お客さんと、デザイナーの距離の近いブランドだと思う、
ジェレミーは特に。

Go to the way to Jeremy Scott's show.

ショー会場に赴くお客さん。

ウキウキとか、ワクワクとか、
「今日はあり得ない位お洒落する！」って
何かをズバっと振り切っちゃう感じ、
思わず叫びだしたくなるほどの興奮が孕んだ
手放しのハッピーがそこにがある。

There are so many people
enjoying their own style,
and that's the man I wanna photograph,
I think.

そういう姿を見ていると、
なんだかこっちまで嬉しくなっちゃって、

もっともっともっともっとお洒落して、
何時でも何処でも誰よりも何よりも
ファッションを楽しみたくなってくる。

First Class

Ray: What's wrong, mom?

Dorothy: First class is what's wrong. It used to be a better meal. Now it's a better life.

-- Jerry Maguire

Earlier this month, I flew back to Minnesota for a funeral. What used to be a love of travel mysteriously turned phobic - fear of flying, fear of leaving my family, fear of driving to the airport. How would they manage without me? What if she forgot her lunch? What if nobody quizzed her on her spelling words? What if nobody washed his football gear for three whole days? I know. Perhaps I put a little too much importance on myself to think that I am irreplaceable. There have been times when I could think of nothing more relaxing than a few days to myself. But suddenly, faced with that reality, I wanted nothing more than those demanding cries of mommy, mommy, mommy!

I arrived at the airport. My husband used his points to upgrade my seat to first class. He loves me like that. As I took my place at the front of the line, I felt an extra sense of respect from those around me. I found my extra wide chair and stretched my legs out as far as they would go. The rows were so far apart that the tray tables came up from the arm rest. There was too much space between the rows to attach them to the seat in front of me.

I enjoyed my pre-flight beverage and though about Dorothy and Ray. I have to agree.

First Class is SO MUCH BETTER!!

My phobias seem to slip away.

I retrieved my neck roll pillow and closed my eyes, thankful that the giant guy sitting next to me had enough personal space that he didn't have to worry that I would fall asleep on his shoulder, leaving drool marks on his buttoned down shirt. With me fast asleep on the red eye, he could finish watching Cowboys and Aliens on his iPad in peace. And by the way, my eyes really were that red. It was late and I was tired!

ELLE a Seoul　×　STYLEfromTOKYO

It's honor of me to announce

STYLEfromTOKYO is featured by ELLE a Seaul!

(P23)

今月発売の韓国の雑誌「ELLE a Seoul」にて

STYLEfromTOKYOが紹介されました。（P23)

Thank you,Kyung-min!

ありがとうございました！

at Lincoin Center

しましまタイツにしましまＴシャツ、
水玉の仮面、愛すべきはこのアメリカーン！なガッツポーズ。

in my NY collection shooting,
sometimes I saw some funny people around the show like this.

on the street...Meatpacking District

on the way to go to Jeremy Scott's show.

人は大きく２つに分類できると思う。

１つは、

自分自身が評価されたい人と

もう１つは

自分のやっている事や取り組みが評価されたい人と。

If you wannna be happy,

the first thing you do is

to behave yourself as it is.

今一度

原点に戻り、考え直す必要性がある。

Apple Pie in a Jar

My big brother turned 40 this month, and for his birthday, my sister-in-law made these adorable little apple pies. My brother doesn't like sweets, but he'll eat pie. I think he's adopted. See the cute pie vents that say, "40"?

Since I don't have step by step photos of the How To, I thought I'd give you the process in reverse, starting with the scoop of ice cream that simply must go on top. Are you ready? SCROLL!

Happy Birthday, Brother!

Wishing you another sweet year!

You can get the step by step instructions at Our Best Bites!

THIS POST IS PROUDLY LINKED TO MONDAYS: MOUTHWATERING MONDAYS, MADE BY YOU MONDAY,MINGLE MONDAY , HOME SAVVY A TO Z, TUESDAYS: TUESDAYS AND THE TABLE, TEMPT MY TUMMY TUESDAY, TASTY TUESDAY, IT’S A BLOG PARTY, TIP JUNKIE ,GET YOUR CRAFT ON, CRAZY SWEET TUESDAYS! WEDNESDAYS: SHOW AND TELL, WORKS FOR ME WEDNESDAY, THIS CHICK COOKS, LADY BEHIND THE CURTAIN, GINGER SNAP CRAFTS, THURSDAYS: IT’S A KEEPER THURSDAYS, STRUT YOUR STUFF, FULL PLATE THURSDAYS , CHIC & CRAFTY PARTY, THRIFTY THURSDAYS FRIDAYS: I’M LOVING IT, FOODIE FRIDAY, GROCERY CART CHALLENGE, FOOD ON FRIDAYS, FRIDAY POT LUCK, TATERTOTS AND JELLO, S WEET TOOTH FRIDAY,, FRIDAY FAVORITES, FUSION FRIDAYS, FRIDAY FOOD , BACON TIME SATURDAYS:SWEETS FOR A SATURDAY SIX SISTERS STUFF SUNDAYS: NIFTY THRIFTY SUNDAY, AWELL SEASONED LIFE

Touched Down in London Town, Finally Naked.

Last night I touched down at Heathrow Airport and I am now officially done living out of a suitcase for a while! I've finally got myself to a room that I can call my own for the next year, here in Central London :) (I know, my wallet is quivering at the thought!)

I am so excited to be settled down again, especially in a new place with a new life - the boy is now a working man, and lives on the other side of London, and I am starting my masters degree in a week's time :) I do love my family, but I'm not one for homesickness so that part's never been an issue luckily :) I've also missed being able to blog and YouTube in a routine kind of, pattern-y way, and as much as I enjoyed trying out products I don't see on the blogosphere (keep your eyes out for Japan haul :)), I'm also thankful for the cheaper high-end prices and being able to get my hands on hypes that I couldn't access in Japan!

So yes, I'm glad to be back! :)

So this is where the blogging and YouTubing will be from now on (bar December, when I'll be back in Japan - again!), and with the great big window I know photographing/video-ing will be a lot easier! I've also got 2 closets, a full-sized mirror and the fashion inspiration of the whole of London so I may even venture into OOTDs :)

Now to explain the last half of the title - yes I'm finally NAKED!

The boyfriend was an absolute babe and accepted parcels for me while I was away :) He also got me the Marie Claire and InStyle from last month, so I've got those nailpolishes to try out too! So while I did feel quite bad here are the bits I just couldn't resist! ;P

Top Left: NARS Dogon

Centre: Urban Decay Naked Palette

Top Right: Clarins Lip Perfector

I wore the Naked Palette today and I can say it's really quite nice! I still need to experiment more before I find something I really like, but for now I've got Toasted all over the lid with Hustle in the outer corner :)

The Clarins Lip Perfector is love. It's a perfect balmy gloss, that evens out your lips and makes them look polished and lovely :)

I haven't tried NARS Dogon yet but I may after I have a full cleanse today!

Those are the views from my room :) Not bad ey?! (Spot the angry woman on the park bench lol)

Anyway today I'm going to try and unpack, meet some people around my halls and hopefully get out to Oxford Street to do a bit of essentials shopping - Liz Earle, MAC and Boots are sure stops :)

Hope you guys have all been well - if you know any great spots in Central London, please let me know! I am still a Warwickshire country bumpkin at heart! ;)

<3yu