Monday, October 6, 2014

OUTFIT | pitch black in the sun



Hey guys, happy Monday!





(sweater: Uniqlo; pants: Le Ciel Bleu (similar pants here); backpack: Mono (similar backpack here);
shoes: Vans; sunglasses: Marc by Marc Jacobs)


photos by Lisa from Paint with Stars



You probably won't believe me when I say it's been raining all day today, because just a few days ago it was so sunny! I spent a quick afternoon in Okachimachi with Lisa the other day, a stop on the Yamanote line that I've actually never gotten off at before. It proved to be a very cute area, with traditional-looking vending streets reminiscent of "old Japan." 


I've been shopping at Uniqlo a lot lately, mainly because they have so many good collaboration lines at the moment. This sweat top I'm wearing is from the "Urban Sweats" line designed by Alexandre Plokhov, designer for Helmut Lang. You have to check out the other sweats! They are all in either gray or black and I seriously wish I had them all! I also bought a pair of sweat pants, which I hope to be posting on the blog soon. I decided to add more black to this outfit to make the sweater look as urban as possible with black pants, my vans, and my favorite Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses that Shop Bop was kind enough to send me. More cool sunglasses from the brand here at Shopbop :)


It seems like Uniqlo is opening up more branches outside of Japan - is it in or near your hometown? It recently opened up a shop in Orange County where I'm from!



Love,

Samantha Mariko






32 comments:

  1. Chic, edgy and so cool!

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  2. Your blunt bangs (or fringe) are perfect on you! The almost all-black ensemble is super rad. As for the bipolar weather, it's happening here as well. One day you're all layered up, the next - can't stand to wear more than just the necessary. Uniqlo's opened up the first branch here in Malaysia in 2010. :) xx

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  3. Aww you look cool and smart in the same time! Love this look and your smile :)

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  4. Great outfit! There are a few Uniqlo stores in London but none in my home town.. sigh..! x
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  5. You are wayy too pretty oh my goodness. I'm so excited to see you wearing the urban sweats line! :) I love Uniqlo <3

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  6. I do love ur new hairstyle
    great look either

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  7. You make black in a lovely way! I seldom wear black cuz it is too bored with me. It is impressing with this outfit. The sweatshirt is chic and I love its bottom. Quite hard to imagine it is from Uniqlo. This collaboration does not launch in my hometown :(

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  8. amazing poses samantha ;) you look great,,,aaaah cant wait to take ootd shoots with ya lol counting the days to visit Japan this Saturday

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  9. adorable outfit and great poses, truly a model ;p
    counting the days to visit Japan,,,,aaaaah cant wait to hang out with you sam :)

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  10. Looking amazing Samantha! I know they opened a few Uniqlos in California but I love shopping there for basics. My boyfriend and I love it there because of how affordable it is. And thanks for sharing the collection. I'm a HUGE Helmut Lang fan so I'm checking it right now!

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  11. Love all black outfits, awesome combination with the Vans sliders! You rocked this look :))

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  12. great all black look!
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  13. Beautiful look and post! :) You can never go wrong with monochrome!

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  14. Great pictures! I love the one where you are tossing your hair and the smile in the first one! Such a radiant smile!

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  15. Какие классные фотки! Люблю такой стиль))

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  16. Oh good for you it rains there. In my city, it hasn't rain for like 3 months solid and for someone who loves rain like me, it's quite sad here :( By the way, love the entire ensemble of this look! Black never fails to amaze me ;)

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  17. love the outfit

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  18. I'm loving this photography!

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  19. They haven't opened a Uniqlo is my town yet but I have a lot of hope! I still can't get over how perfect your haircut is. How did you decide to move to Tokyo? I've always wanted to go there it seriously looks like the best city ever..

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  20. you look so good in black Sam. love the cut of that sweater. that haircut looks so good on you. love the pic of your hair flying. so cool!
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  21. Casual and elegant look Samantha! Uniqlo has so many great basics and collabs...can't help but shop! Gorgeous as always :)

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  22. Nice outfit! I have the same shoes!

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  23. まりこさんこんにちは!
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  24. Love those sunnies!! Would have been so awesome to see those traditional looking vending streets, I know I definitely would want to see it! Weather has been horrible here in NZ too, it's supposed to be Spring but the wind and rain is so crazy.. like a storm :( Hope it gets better over there! Have a fabulous week Samantha :)

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  25. Just can't go wrong with an outfit like this! Can't wait to read more! xx

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  26. black outfit is always great look. Love your sunnies.

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  27. You look amazing! Love your Hair Style :)
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  28. Nice sunnies! and love those pics,too!
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  29. love your style :)
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  30. I love your black Style

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