3.19.2010

press the green button and wait





(Topshop Unique dress, vintage bag, Topshop boots, OPI nail polish in Done Out in Deco)

I had no idea there was a Topshop in the middle of Harajuku so I was pretty excited to stumble upon it. And having bought and returned a similar Christopher Kane for Topshop grommeted dress because it was too big made it that much better to find this one in the sale section.

There's all kinds of shiny stuff to obsess over in Tokyo. My favorites are milk tea that comes out of the vending machine hot, green tea Kit Kats, those creepy face mask cloths for 100 yen, and anything that involves a free gift of a flag-bearing horseman.

Some questions from the past week:

Do you speak Japanese? I'm pretty rusty since I have no one to practice with on a regular basis..I can read hiragana, katakana, and some kanji and would approximate my speaking abilities as roughly conversationally fluent..the longer I spend there the more it comes back...

What clothes did you buy there? A couple Topshop Unique dresses and a skirt, gray knee high socks from Uniqlo, some vintage pieces at Hanjiro, a few pairs of polka dot lacy ankle socks from a random train station shop, brown oxford wedges from Zara, and that denim smock dress I posted last week.

What were the outstanding fashion trends in Tokyo? The uniform seems to be oversized parka, black tights, and tall brown boots..even one of my aunts arrived wearing an approximation of it. Tons of black. In the more fashion conscious areas I saw a lot of drapey layers, cowboy boots, and denim shorts hahah, my favorite was a pair of extremely furry t-strap flat wooden sandals on a girl in Harajuku. Really wish I had gotten a photo of them. The girls at the Elle offices had some really good outfits..a lot of Alexander Wang.

Best places to shop?
I didn't really get too much time to shop but Yukiko from Elle Girl Japan took me to a bunch of stores as part of a photo shoot I did with the magazine, and they were amazing..including Nine, K3, Grapevine by K3, and Hanjiro. Grapevine by K3 is probably one of the coolest spaces I've ever seen work as a store and had everything from Tina Kalivas to Gail Sorronda to GVGV. A lot of really great stores inside Laforet of course but I don't remember their names...found a store called Royal Flash while wandering around Meiji-dori by myself and wanted everything there, they had some stunning Alexander McQueen pieces and a lot of leather that looked like it was ready for war.

You'll be on Elle girl Japon,right? Please let us know the detail. I'm in the current issues of Elle Girl Japan and Spur.

How did you fit so many coats/ jackets in your luggage?
Determination and the strength to drag two 50 pound suitcases through the subway to Narita at the end of my trip. My arms were burning for days afterward. And I had to leave a pair of boots behind at my grandparent's place.

What camera are you using?
Canon XTI, 5D, and Sony Cybershot.

Are those green tea donuts in the window? YES. LOVE.

Who takes your photos? My boyfriend Colin and I do...the random photos are by me and the ones of me are by him.

Did you feel cold in Tokyo? The weather fluctuated by about 40 degrees while I was there..wasn't prepared for how cold it was some days, especially the night that it snowed. But it was beautiful.

What nailpolish were you using in the previous post?
OPI's Done Out in Deco

Have you met any of your Tokyo readers? Yes, they are very sweet! And well dressed.

How is the food in Tokyo? So good. The best meals I had - when one of my uncles (who is also a professional chef) cooked pretty much a feast at my grandparent's house the second night and at a tiny restaurant in Isogo with another aunt and uncle..will post pictures. Also you have to get one of the giant whipped cream and fruit-filled crepes on the street. I was busy stuffing my face with one when a model scout flagged me down outside Laforet..so embarrassing.

Have you done something different to your hair?
No, I'm just growing it out..I'm sick of dying it.

Where did you buy the (denim) dress? At Arcakit in Kinshicho.

What's the weirdest thing you've eaten while in japan? Raw anago and corn potage flavored chips. Both amazing.

Are Japanese ppl very different from US (way they act etc)?
Yes. Very polite and unassuming. They always want to give you something, even people that don't look like they should have the slightest interest in attaching dangly things to their cell phones attach dangly things to their cell phones, and everything is neatly and perfectly packaged/handed to you in a tray. My mom and I were cracking up when we asked my grandma for the remote control to the TV and she put it in a tray before giving it to us. You should have seen the looks of horror when I was packing up my suitcase at the Elle Girl Japan office and smashing my clothes in without folding them haha. BTW they were the nicest and easiest team to work with, Hi Elle/Elle Girl ♥.

Rumi are you part Japanese? Half Japanese, half white.

Are you wearing fingerless gloves? If so where are they from? Yes, I got them at this gross clubwear store in Pacific Beach. You could easily make some yourself with a pair of opaque tights..I think that's what they did anyway.

Will you even see this? Just in case you DO: hi
. Hi!

I was wondering, what whas the price for the Zara jacket?
I think it was a little over $200.

When's the best time to go to Tokyo? NOT early March. Go during the end of cherry blossom season if you can. Avoid mid-summer, the heat and humidity can get crazy..but to be honest I would go whenever the opportunity came up. I love the city a crazy amount.

184 comments:

Lexy said...

Love all these--you look adorable!

xoxo

Lexy
FashionNative.com

VeggieGirl said...

There's a Topshop?? Fabulous!!

Thanks for the Q&A's!! Always fun to read :)

Miri said...

Amazing dress! And you look even more stunning when you smile!

Amela. said...

Topshop in Harajuku? Wow, another good reson to go to Tokyo. Looking good as always.

With love,

Toni said...

Great question/answer post. I would love to go to Tokyo someday in the future.

withasianstereotypes said...

I hope you and Colin be alright back in San Diego. I just got back from running around asia a week ago and JUST finished dying from jet lag.

kiss, China L.

Helen said...

the third and fourth photo are adorable! love the dress!

helenx

Katie said...

Sounds like you had a great trip in an amazing city :)

Alma said...

I'd love to see Tokyo pnce myself! Loving your outfit!

xoxo

Contempo Ingenue said...

every time I see those top shop boots I die a little inside. I want them bad! Cute dress glad you found it again :)

xoxo
april lyn

(always)alanna said...

gorgeous as always.
im dying over the crepes/model scout story.
xx

Jen. said...

I love that dress!

Igor+andré said...

wow yes! love the pictures :)

Jessica Ly said...

love the dress!and ahh must be amazing being half Japanese....makes life so much more interesting!!haha are you still there?!

Rae said...

Fabulous dress!! I love these photos!!

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Anonymous said...

so pretty. wish you could do a make up post sometime in the future! your skin always looks flawless!!!

H K said...

Yay for half Japanese (heritage twinsies!).
I think it's admirable that you met your Tokyo readers :P

Anonymous said...

in that last picture you look amazingly beautiful

chelseasgirl said...

Love all your tokyo pics, you look absolutely stunning! And love reading your Q&A's!

Xx

Chelsea'sGirl

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EBoogie said...

yay! thanks for answering my question, Rumi! i'll do my best to make it out there at the end of Cherry Blossom season :)

Fashion Frenzy Online said...

I can't wait to go to Japan. Looks fun & I love your outfits :)

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Tee Sea said...

Been following your tokyo trip through your pictures and they make me want to go to Japan so badly!! How difficult is it to learn and read Japanese?

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Mouthwash said...

Awe, Great post rumi!

So glad you were able to re-find that dress.

I love the answers too.

Amber
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Amber said...

Oh wow i just picked up done out in deco! It looks fab on you, can't wait to try it out.

Yoony Lee said...

You have beautiful skin, and I love your eye makeup! :)

Opheeee said...

This was such a pleasure to read! You look stunning in the picture where you are smiling to your right =D

stacey kelly said...

your trip looks like so much fun! i would love to visit japan. and you look so pretty in all of your pictures!! :)

xx

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Bohemian said...

love the dress! nice Q&A!
x

shoeless simone said...

I love the detailing on this dress so much! And it's really nice to see you smile!

-Shoeless Simone

Ganymede Girl said...

Mmm whipped cream fruit-filled crepes sound so delicious, I wish they had that for street food here! Seems like in general Japan has the BEST street food and quick snacks. I really like your natural hair color, I think it's going to look really good once it's all grown out!

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Rich Hippie said...

i remember being 15 and dying to turn 18 so that i could dye my hair blue move to tokyo and study manga....im 19 hair still not blue and studying law....:(

Stacy said...

your smile is absolutely gorgeous

love the dress, congrats on finding it on sale

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The little Black List said...

love the look. and answering the questions was very kind, and cute.
your boyfriend is an incredible photographer.

t

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Férociouslista said...

really,
topshop...I thought was only in ny and london...
yikes I really wanna visit japan now.

sarah said...

love the pictures! so nice of you to answer questions.



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b.entrance said...

Very nice post! Love your dress, Japan sounds amazing, I hope i'll have the chance to make a trip over there someday.. :)

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Jossie Possie said...

Wow I never thought you were half japaneese! Thats cool.

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FASHION SNAG said...

Love the dress and great answers to the questions. I love the portrait shots of you! xo


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Mez said...

Great interview Rumi, I loved the denim dress you were wearing, such a shame it's from Tokyo :(

Sally said...

Love the pics!

I remember when i went to Japan last Spring, Tokyo was just a sea of black clothing. Haha. It was pretty cool. The people are super polite... much more than any North Americans!

maverickandlove said...

love your dress, and the bit about you lugging around your suitcase! the things we do in the name of fashion!! enjoyed reading your Q&A! please post up more, they are very interesting.

yukarimayhem said...

woooow u replied my question ^^
YAY :) love the pictures! and lucky you getting to go to japan!!

The Style Revolution said...

Great pics!! <3

lisa @ luxe said...

so sweet - those pics are adorable & great interview!

xo
-L

Serena said...

SUCH a cute outfit Rumi. And I think the hair looks fab :)

Isquisofrenia said...

oh this post is so cute
you look so pretty here!

Coco and Zaahb said...

I love your Chanel clutch


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Gon said...

Cracked up reading the answers! Sounds like you had a fabulous time!


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caroline said...

GREEN TEA DONUTS?!!!
i don't think i'll ever stop thinking about that until i get it now..

U look great Rumi!

MizzJ said...

Great Q&A post! It looks like you're having an awesome time. I so want to visit Tokyo and Japan one day.

LoLove said...

Hey!
I wanted to know who made that awsome suede jacket with the fur trim on the sleeves and collar.
I would love to get something like it!
Thanks

The Vancouverista said...

Topshop in Tokyo? Of course! Somehow it will never make it up here though!
p.s. Great travel shots!

Fashion Chalet said...

SMILING RUMI :)




xx

EquestrianPrincess said...

j'adore the nailpolish! and i think its pretty cool that you are 'conversationally fluent' in japanese(: hah

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Hi, I'm Ely. said...

such a cute dress!

this trip of yours has renewed my childhood obsession with japan lol. have you ever tried walking in geta?!?!? THEY'RE SO FUN! i could never find any that fit me so i begged my uncle to make a pair for me out of some wood we bought at home depot. lol!!

Francesca said...

i absolutely love that dress. you look gorgeous. and i love how ur growing out your hair.

xoxo,
F

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ModelAndMortals said...

Milk tea is amazing! My husband and I buy it by the case load here! LOL! I always get mine cold though... Topshop in Tokyo is pretty cool and I think every pastry/sweet in Tokyo has a green tea version. green tea ice cream is the best! Glad you had a good time!

fashionweed said...

thanks for the q&a. never been to japan so the pictures and facts are amazing. thanks!

allthatlace said...

Ugg your dedication to growing your roots out is maddening. I wish I could do that. I'm addicted to the dye, I really am. But you've got great natural hair color! Lucky, lucky. Looks like you had a great time :)

Vinda Sonata said...

thanks for answering the questions. must be amazing being you!
great outfit as always!

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priincess said...

thanks for answering alll the questions! i never knew that you were half japanese and that you can actually speak japanese! i've been trying to learn for such a longgg time and i'm still trying to get a hand of it! : )

Julia Dry said...

i absolutely love your dress!

Caleb Poling said...

I love that you take us on your trips with you. Love the questions and answers. You are adorable and relatable.

Anonymous said...

YAYAY FOR RUMI ACTUALLY SMILING IN A PICTURE. I like it when you're not such a model all the time :-)

sayablack said...

Wow, you are half Japanese!
I was surprised that you knou very well about Tokyo...I satisfied.
Please visit my blog and I wanna to see you in Tokyo someday<3
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Sammi said...

Gosh, it seems like everyone is in Japan right now!

MARISA said...

i love this entire outfit but i think my favourite thing out of all of it.... is your hair

i love the brown/blonde shades...its almost making me want to embrace my dark roots

glad tokyo was so unreal!

Fashion Tadpole said...

Such great pics sooo colorful!

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C / A said...

Hi
Your blog is really interesting.
Will you go to any other cities in Japan ? Do you have any Japanese brands you would suggest ? You often said your clothes is vintage, so they are secondhand ?

Kayraheart.fashion said...

ive been reading ur blog for a while...and i do admit i love the way you dress....awww cute!!!!
xoxo

brunchatthebeach said...

You look really content and happy in these pictures! :) But then again, I'd be happy to be in Tokyo too...

-Jane @ http://brunchatthebeach.blogspot.com

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Anonymous said...

Rumi, I love seeing the real you while U're in Japan..esp the way U dressed.

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Justin said...

るみさん、あなたはとてもおしゃれな女の人ですよ。あのドレスが大好きです!でも、あなたのかみはおもしろいです。best of luck on growing it out! omg i'm half indian and half white! we're both biracial butterflies hahaa! love your blog btw your style and writing is always impressive and inspiring :) keep us posted!

Caddy said...

I've really been loving your Japan posts. They're so interesting, especially since you lived there before and know more about the place. It's great seeing the country through your eyes, the culture is fascinating. Thanks for sharing this with all of us. :)

isis said...

you look lovely as always. glad you had a good time in japan:) its cool you answer ppls questions.

R said...

Love the Q&A, always interesting to read. Seems like everyone is travelling to cool places, really makes me want a vacay =(

yukiko said...

Nice to meet you. Always looking blog.
Is a Japanese lives in Tokyo.
Your blog was introduced to the fashion magazine.
I love your fashion.
I was surprised you have come to Tokyo to know!
Rest of the time, having fun.
Enjoy
We have a fun photo updates.

Yukiko

Anonymous said...

you look even more beautiful when you smile!! i love the pictures colin takes from you!! so beautiful =)

said...

good q&a.. bcs i want to ask you same of some question there


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irina said...

you have a sad look in the last several posts. hope everything's fine...

btw, funny thing: the captcha of this comment is ”scank”. :)) and i'm like.. "how do they know?!?" HAHA

moded'amour said...

great photos! love your top!

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The Closet Revival said...

You make me wanna go to Japan so bad!!

Hippie, hippie - milkshake said...

photoboots are so fun..

Elizabete said...

You should smile way more often in your photos.You are that much more gorgeous when you do. ;)

Rebecca said...

so addicted to your blog, i've followed it for ages now anyway

oh my god i really want to go to tokyo now

dreamer girl said...

wow! I love soooo much your blog, your outfits and your photos...they're amazing...!!!

WE SPY WITH MY LITTLE i said...

Beauty!! x
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Frankie said...

aww I love it when you do posts like these! You look so stunning when you smile!

Liliana P. said...

Thanks for taking time to answer! Whenever i'll go to Tokio you'll be my guide!

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Constance said...

The dress is gorgeous, glad to see you having a great time, and i agree with the post above - your smile is stunning!
x

May Noah Kiso said...

I love it! I'm Japanese and I often go to Tokyo, but your fabulous fashion and photos always amaze me... It's so interesting to see familiar landscapes from a different standpoint :)

Pluscoandperfecta said...

i love your blog, i´m going to put on my blog list, ok? carry on like this. kisses

SofiiLeo said...

Love it how you took the time to answer all these questions! It really means a lot to all of us! And you look amazingly sweet when you smile :) should do more of that!

Anonymous said...

how long have you and boyfriend been tgt? you guys look sweet together :)

Chiara Biasi said...

i love this outfit...and the shoes <3


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Anonymous said...

I love japan, and you're halfjapanese? darn, i hate you x__x
I love the name rumi.

Nat said...

Rumi, I would love to check out Elle girl Japan... though there really is a huge problem. I need to write in Japanese, and I am not aware of their letters, nor any of thier grammar ect. Do you think you could possibly post how to write your name in Japanese? I would be truly delighted and pleased (= thanks in advance=)!!
XXNAT
btw I adore your sense of style incredibly much!!!

Masha said...

thank you for all your answers. very nice. I didn't know that you are half japanese. your mom is japanese, aren't she?
I hope that one day I will visit TOKYO. I hope so much! All is so different there, so colorful)
So you now in TOKYO with all your family? even your boyfriend is with you?

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Deenah said...

I think it's the first time i see you smiling. What a beautiful girl you are !
Hey, how do you to get such a perfect skin ? My goddness, i am so jealous.
It's nice you replied to your readers, would you reply to me aswell ?
Cheers to you, Rumi xxx

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i love this look the background....the perfect match!

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tess stam said...

interesting read !
& i love your nail colour in this post, gorgeous as ever.

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RUBIE said...

love these photos, you look brilliant!
and I love the tonal thing happening with your hair, unsure why, but it looks so great


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Chiara L said...

I love the Chanel bag!

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Pronounced: "birch" said...

Tokyo looks fantastic, love your blog concept!

Cheers!

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TATIANA COHENDY said...

Great post ! Love your hair <3

Tatiana

fadetoblack said...

haha i will have to start passing the remote on a tray too just to see a reaction! great answer too :)

Mary said...

I like your style :)
It is good that your boy friend goes with you on everywhere))

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Anonymous said...

Hi! You look soo pretty :) I love Japan, I spent a year there teaching...had the best time ever! Everyone's so nice! I was wondering if you were gonna post the answers to that mega Q+A you did a while back?? XXXXXXX

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mom &amp; son said...

Nice reading the Q&A portion.
You're beautiful!

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lalita tian said...

omg you're so gorgeous!

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Sherrie Cola said...

Great post, Tokyo looks like a different world altogether compared to here anyway! Haha I was going to ask how long you and Colin have been together?

wardrobeENVY said...

hmm,, you've been smiling more than usual rumi.. everything ok?? i'm worried!!! :D :D :D

i cant even tell you how much i love ur style/blog.. its disgusting!!

trina's reality said...

Your Topshop Unique dress looks so cool. I like how it flowy.

DEA said...

have much fun in there and btw you look reaally great!
xxx

Jocy said...

I forgot about those masks! Yes, I troll the market aisles for them whenever I'm anywhere in Asia. Oooh, there's also those sweet potato, honey-sesame fried things that I was hooked on, that I ask my friend to cook up once in a while (she hasn't).

Genia B. said...

What kind of headphones are those?? Do you like the way they sound??

TOKYO!?! OOOOO!!! I really want to go so bad; just for all the kool things to see do....and eat! teehee!! I like the furry panda hats. =P

<3 G
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Nathaniel said...

I love this interview! And photos... Rumi you're such a sweetheart!

lamodeestpoison.blogspot.com said...

beautiful! i'd kill to go back to live in Asia

Cindy, fashionsbeauty said...

I love the pics on your blog; good job! Great that you have a boyfriend willing to take pics for you too!

Cindy x

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babygirl said...

how do you get all the money to spend on the clothes that you do?! if i did, i would buy all the topshop i could, it would be insane. im so jealous, no joke!

Leila said...

You look especially lovely in the third and fourth photo. It's nice to see you smile :)

Nice Q&A too. Hope you've enjoyed your time in Japan!

Luxi said...

yey, so good to read your answers! thanks for posting these Rumi, you are a doll!

LuvLux
xxx

Ugly Cute said...

great interview, great dress.

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TRALLABELLE said...

HOW DID I MISS OUT ON THIS??? ARE YOU JAPANESE?? Omgosh. i didn't even think you looked asian. i can see that now though.
Not in a negative way, i just missed out on that xD

jayde said...

great photos, check out the missoni inspired bikini and dress! Cheap as shit .. see it on my blog http://edgy.blogg.se

Mikaela Urbom said...

Cutie!! :D

Lena said...

You are my muse ! Good continuation !

JULIA said...

3 and 4 are amazing: I know models aren't supposed to smile, but you're gorgeous when you do!

Ire A said...

Love the dress! I've seen other ppl wearing it but they can't pull it off as well as you!

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Silvia Couture said...

Remember your favorite Marchesa dress? Well SJP wore it to a red carpet!! http://cocoperez.com/2010-03-19-sjpeepee-wears-another-hit thought you would like to know =)

-Silvia

WANI! said...

It's so nice to see you smile!

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jenhz said...

Dear Ms. Rumi,

You should definitely smile more. You look absolutely stunning. :)

Best wishes,
Jennie from http://pleasestyleme.com

P.S. I sent you a portrait of you a month or so ago... I would just like to know if you received it?

tiny-lights said...

Beautiful smiles.



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Lenka James said...

That post is so nice! especially the one where you reply to the girl who said hi, its so nice of you :)

dancinginchiffon said...

Great post...keep those amazing photos up!

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Don't Be A Hero said...

haha, just realized your hair look almost exactly like mine, only mine's not so subtle. and because I can't afford a touch up, hahaha :P the roots were originally intentional! ...up to like 2 inches hehe

I need to go to Japan, I want to live in Kyoto like no other

flowerchildstyle.blogspot.com said...

I love the dress !
I'm loving the pics album! Have fun!

xoxo

MT Days &amp; Nights said...

wow thats awesome that there's a topshop over there!! can't wait for one to open up in LA.

JihaNajmuddin said...

hey rumi, I'm Jiha from Malaysia.
I know ur blog from my teacher. haha. anyway, there's a mag in Msia called Cleo and Jacqui Markham, the creative director of Topshop said that he likes ur blog! here is exactly what he said, "I like Fashion Toast, I think she's (Rumi Neely) lovely and I think her whole kind of aesthetic and sensibility of mixing stuff up is very young, playful and very Topshop."
I just thought u might wanna know :)
I really love ur blog!

the girl in grey said...

Love the interview. Didn't know you were half Japanese. Just know your smile is gorgeous, f that all of you is gorgeous.
XO THE GIRL IN GREY

Azlyn said...

You look totally fabulous! (Yes, I'm sure countless people before me have already said that)
And I remember reading in a previous post of yours about Japan fueling your obsession with pseudo-kimono dresses. I bought this from Singapore-based store, Lucyd Acyd and somehow thought that it might actually be suitable for you: http://www.lucydacyd.com/product/heloise-wrap-dress-cream
But this is a disclaimer to state that I am in no way affliated to Lucyd Acyd.
This is my first comment, although I have been reading your blog for close to 2 years. Keep up with the good job!

Anna Spain said...

Rumi, I love Japan, I love Tokyo. Please give me the name of best shops.

Agata said...

Q&A are very interesting and, as I see, someone asked if you speak Japanese - I'm glad cause I was curious too.

btw, I really like this grey nail polish :)

Janice said...

Wow Rumi, that is a really gorgeous smile you've been hiding! :) Love it to bits.

I'm going to Tokyo next week and reading your blog is making me more excited than I already am! Hope I'll have as much fun as you did!

xiao said...

great photos of japan! really love the smiling one of you:)

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Gladys said...

Fab fab fab. You should smile more. :)

Vivre² said...

I'm so jealous, I really want to go there, but I'm afraid it's not for now :)
Really love your dress!

xoxo
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Little Marguerite said...

Très jolies photos.

LIENE said...

HI!
Fun to read aout Tokyo:D

Francesca Miyo Taguchi said...

Uhh This is random I never comment but If you go to Harajuku again there's a vintage shop called G2? and a grungy shop with a reward system in the basement. If your by the starbucks at the opposite end of Meiji Dori from LaForet, on the opposite side of the road, further on is KDDI Designing Studio, go down the road next to that. The shops are rather conspicuous.
What about that huge vintage store in the YM Square mall thing. It's further away from the intersection on the opposite side of the road, then down the stairs.
It would be weird that I know the name of every building if I hadn't just got back from 4 months there.
P.S I've read you blog religiously for about 2 years.

LagrandegentilleLou said...

Haha, cool photos !!! You're looking so cute :)
I love when you answer at some questions, it's great to know you a little bit more :)
x



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zoe said...

i have loved your japan photos they are so interesting! i'd love more photos inside the shops...and i would love to go to japan you're so lucky!

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Christine said...

You look very pretty when you smile Rumi! And I like that Topshop dress a lot

Kylie Alexa Chu said...

hey rumi! i was wondering what do you normally 'do or dye' your hair when your not growing it out? its such a lovely colour. thanks x

Bex said...

love the dress!
xx

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Federica - Bullets and butterflies said...

Rumi this look is so "rocking-chic"!!!

wow!


xoxo,
Federica

shopgirl said...

Hi Rumi

I happened upon your blog about 4months ago-and not to bore you with my life-story, but my mom recently got very sick unexpectedly and passed away. And through it all your blog has been like an escape, a flicker of light in a very dark tunnel.

Slowly, slowly i am picking up the pieces, and as part of the process I have followed your lead and started my blog.

thank you for being that inspiration, and that escape!

Greetings from Johannesburg
notyouraverageshopgirl

Made by Mariko said...

I like the photo of you smiling.

SnakeCharmer said...

You look super sweet smiling! I wish I was half as phototogenic as you are :)

rk hall said...

These pictures are great and love the one of you smiling! This q+a was great!!

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Anonymous said...

you look so happy in every photo while in japan. it suits you to be there. you look beautiful and happy.

U-NI-TY said...

Nice pictures!

boy und schwester said...

You look lovely smiling! You should post more photos of you smiling!

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ninja said...

you are sooo beautiful! and so cool you will be in elle girl.

panfoulia said...

j'ai moi aussi ces mêmes bottes de chez topshop, elles sont super, et on ne croirait pas mais elles sont vraiment confortables pour de si hauts talons

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Karen said...

I really enjoyed reading this Q&A post! All your photos and stories makes me miss Japan so much! I studied in Kyoto for 8 months and got to visit Tokyo a few times then. Keep with the posts XO <3

Anonymous said...

My grandmother lives in Isogo! I was there in early February. I'm also half Japanese and speak about the same as you if not worse, and have no one to practice with, except I can't read all katakana because I don't practice. But you look more Japanese than I do, I look like my dad, who's an Arab, so it's annoying when they talk to me in English or ask me how long I've lived in Japan because my Japanese is so good. So sad!

rachel said...

All your posts have made me miss Japan so much! I want to go back again!! If only for the Melon Fanta, Unco, and sesame icecream! yumm....

TheMinx said...

I've been loving all the Tokyo posts so much! And I really like how your blog is evolving into a photo diary of sorts, it's gorgeous.

Jennifer said...

Love these pictures! I have a 5D as well - makes everything really beautiful. You've got great style and you know how to accessorize!

Lauren said...

those on the side of the road crepes are the best things ever! when in tokyo i would use all my spare change and get them. the ones with pieces of cheesecake in them were pretty darn good. not so good? coffee in a can from the vending machines. i just don't understand.

mari claire said...

I'm half Japanese too! Way to represent hapa! Glad you had so much fun in Tokyo, makes me want to go now!

♥ mari

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fashionblog said...

I love shopping in tokyo. Have you been to Osaka? did you know there is a new fashion blogging community ?

Súki said...

You have absolutely GORGEOUS skin!
Still trying to figure out how to make fingerless gloves from tights though :S xx

Past Expiry said...

What a pretty lady!

-h said...

That is the cutest story about your grandma handing you the remote on the tray. lol!

selinaoolala said...

really loved your photos and recommendations, so great you get the family and tourist experience!

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