ファッション (What I Wore in Japan)

so I'M BACKKKK (I'm sure you all missed me...JK) from my 2 weeks in Japan and I'm here to show you all my outfits- and teach you a some packing secrets!

*Please excuse the quality of some of these photos - didn't always have the best lighting!
*Side note: my dad was the photographer on most (HA)
*Also really into those "from behind" pics

Dress: H&M,  Shoes: Fear of God x Vans,  Bag: Gucci,  Bracelets: David Yurman,  Sunglasses: Dita Eyewear

Jacket: Bloomingdales,  Shirt: Nasty Gal,  Jeans: Frame Denim,  Shoes: Gucci,  Bag: Gucci Jewelry: Hermes, David Yurman, Cartier

Vest: Moncler,  Shirt: H&M,  Jeans: Joie,  Shoes: Superga,  Bag: Gucci,  Luggage: Louis Vuitton

Jacket: H&M,  Shirt: Zara,  Jeans: Frame Denim,  Shoes: Superga,  Bag: Goyard,  Necklace: Chanel, Sunglasses: Dita Eyewear

Jacket: H&M,  Dress: H&M,  Shoes: Superga,  Bag: Gucci Jewelry: Hermes, David Yurman,  Sunglasses: Gucci

Denim Shirt: J. Crew,  Shirt: Nordstrom,  Pants:Adidas,  Shoes: Vince  Bag: Gucci Jewelry: Hermes, David Yurman, Cartier Sunglasses: Gucci Dad making a cameo in NMD ADIDAS

Vest: Moncler,  Sweater: Bloomingdales,  Jeans: Frame Denim,  Shoes: Gucci,  Bag: Gucci,  Bracelet: Hermes

Top: Free People,  Shorts: Joie,  Shoes: Chanel,  Bag: Gucci J ewelry: Hermes, David Yurman

MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PART OF THE TRIP WAS THE...

Shirt: Formula 1,  Shoes: Fear of God x Vans,  Bag: Gucci,  Bracelets: David Yurman,  Sunglasses: Dita Eyewear

Dress: Alice & Olivia,  Shoes: Saint Laurent,  Bag: Gucci,  Bracelets: David Yurman,  Sunglasses: Dita Eyewear

Shirt: Nordstrom,  Leggings: Adidas  Shoes: Yeezy's,  Bag: Gucci,  Bracelets: David Yurman,  Sunglasses: Dita Eyewear

PACKING SECRETS!

I don't know if you are like me, but I have to plan out my outfits the night before, otherwise I would never make it to work on time. Therefore when I packed for Japan I laid out about 15 outfits based on weather and the days activities (as we had our own Itinerary from a travel agent). Even though most places offered laundry services, I don't trust ANYONE - 5 star hotel or not- with my laundry as a lot of it can not go in the dryer

So here's a few tips:
- Take a photo of each of the outfits with a post it (with the date to wear it on) so you don't forget - Yes, I'm a bit OCD!
- Check the weather in each city
- Check your itinerary, to see the activities and events that will be going on, and days you may need 2 outfits for
- Lay out all your outfits before piling them into the suitcase
- Pack items that are easy to layer
- Always pack a few extra outfits


Love FWSS

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Stayca-Vaca: Laguna Beach Style

Sometimes a girls got to get away from the hustle and bustle of life, especially LA life, so when my friend invited me down for a staycation to Laguna Beach, how could I pass that up. 

Driving down there, of course I had to play and sing a long to Hillary Duff's "Coming Clean" cue up.. "let the rain fall down...I'm coming clean" I mean would it truly be a Laguna Beach drive if you didn't throw it back to those days of Kristen, Lo, and Stephen?

I haven't been down there in years and I forgot how FABULOUS it is! We stayed at the 5 star hotel, Sand and Surf Resort and had an amazing ocean view room, champagne, delicious food (definitely need to diet after everything I ate- but hey it was stayca-vaca), champagne, some relaxing time with good friends, oh and did I mention champagne?

Check out a dope little slideshow I made below:

Try not to get to drool over of how gorgeous it is down by the beach, especially at sunset. I must say, I could get use to waking up by the water everyday.

And yes THAT song is playing in the background, mine as well just put the graduation song on, but hey, its ok to be cliche every now and then!

What FWSS Wore

Dress: Missguided (PS: It's on sale!) 

You can see more of the dress in my previous blog post styled with Prada Espadrilles

Bathing Suit: HOTAPEI - this was a steal at $16.99- isn't Amazon the BEST?!

Featured Restaurants

Splashes -located at the resort, we kicked off our day there with some champagne and a cheese Board, accompanied with grapes, jam, and crackers with dried cranberry. I could prob eat that everyday.

Las Brisas -we enjoyed some ceviche (LOVE ceviche), Ssngria, and chips & guac - talk about the perfect little happy hour.

Love FWSS

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