japan adventure

Morning green tea

I spent ten days in the beautiful country of Japan last November and visited four different cities, Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hakone. Highlights of the trip (besides all the delicious food we ate) were the Tsukiji fish market, eating chestnuts and drinking hot milk tea by the river in Arashiyama, seeing the maple leaves turn red, convenience store trips, shopping in Daikanyama, meeting locals, and my absolute favorite, soaking in the onsen (hot spring). I feel like I barely scratched the surface of Japan and all it's rich culture and can't wait to go back again.

Foliage turning colors at Kiyomizu-dera

Walking around Asakusa

Super buttery, marbled wagyu

Beautiful details at the temples

Fun fashion in Harajuku

Cutest stores in Daikanyama

Relaxing by the river in Arashiyama

Roasted chestnuts and hot milk tea

Tea and hot towels upon our arrival at our onsen

One of the many delicious and beautifully presented meals

Onigiri snacks

Shabu-shabu in Ginza

Vending machines everywhere

Looking for Geisha in Gion

boyish charm

Wilfred Capucine T-shirt, James Jeans denim

Jack Purcell sneakers, Timex watch, Ebbets Field Flannels cap 

The weekends events included exploring the beautiful overlooks of San Francisco, and also hanging out in one of its parks that I don't frequent very often, Mountain Lake Park. San Francisco is such a beautiful city with breathtaking views everywhere, from the gorgeous skylines to streets lined with victorian houses, but my favorite always tend to be the overlooks with a view of the ocean and the unique topography of the California Coastline. I'm excited to do a bit more hiking on the various trails along the coastline once the weather gets back to normal and stops being so frigid. I also got to break in my new cap from Ebbets Field Flannels-- I love it for it's boyish, yet vintage look, not to mention the super cool green underbill. I'm always for bringing it back old school. :)

casual cashmere

I don't know why, but the first thing I always used think of when hearing the words, cashmere sweater was... old. Over the last few months upon acquiring this cozy cashmere sweater from my all time fave store, Aritzia (that I've worn more times than I can count), I've become obsessed. Since then, I've accumulated more cashmere items I think I've owned in all my life, and I love it.  It's lightweight, keeps me warm, and is extremely versatile. This past weekend I wore my cashmere sweater layered with a tank, jeans, and a broken-in pair of kicks. Not only was it simple and stylish, but functional enough to carry me through all the errands we did (plus a little adventure) and kept me warm.

T. Babaton cashmere sweater, Wilfred tank, Acne denim, Jack Purcell sneakers

a new year

The last day of 2012 was spent enjoying nature and reminiscing on the past year. Though it was a great year, I felt like I was a passenger, just along for the ride. This year, I'm looking forward to being the driver.

Dress from Japan, Nine West boots, Nars Cruella lipstick