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Showing posts with label new york. Show all posts

20100602

New Label - OWL

The fashion show I was working on is finally over, and was a huge success. I wanted to share with you some photos from a photo shoot I organized/styled. I got to work with some amazing talents, like photographer Dai Mogi, who is also the art director for +ing, a Japanese magazine, and Aya Komatsu who did the make-up and who is probably one of the most stylish person I've ever met in my life. Of course I have to thank Takeo Suzuki, my hairstylist at Shizen NY, for helping me put all of this together, while working his usual magic in the models' hair.
Lastly, I am deeply grateful to designer Natsuki Nakano who kindly lend us her clothes to be photographed, and shown during the show. Her brand, OWL, has such an interesting yet classic, cool look that I am sure people will be grabbing her clothes off the rack when her Fall 2010 collection hits stores in New York this summer.

Natsuki Nakano OWL black strapless dress 2 NYU ACE
Natsuki Nakano OWL black top NYU ACE
Natsuki Nakano OWL black top and black pants NYU ACE
Natsuki Nakano OWL black strapless dress NYU ACE
Natsuki Nakano OWL grey jacket 2 NYU ACE
Natsuki Nakano OWL grey sweater 2 NYU ACE
Natsuki Nakano OWL grey sweater 3 NYU ACENatsuki Nakano OWL grey sweater NYU ACE

The amazing people who made these beautiful photos possible:
Photo: Dai Mogi (art director of +ing)
Makeup: Aya Komatsu
Clothes: OWL (designer: Natsuki Nakano)

20100416

ACE 27: KALEIDOSCOPE

The show is tomorrow, and it's gonna be great.
Goodie bags include free Superdry t-shirt, David Barton Gym free passes, Pearl River Mart fragrance soap for EVERYONE.
Check out ACE 27's

FINAL POSTER 1(2)
designed by Parsons student Jennifer Choi
FINAL POSTER 2 copy
designed by Parsons student Thi L Wan

20100411

fashion shoot

Photo shoot for an NYU fashion show
ACE 27: Kaleidoscope
Friday, April 16 2010
6.30pm

Clothes: J Crew
Photographer: Ian Seah
Models: Alice Cheng, Alice Zhang
Location: by Brooklyn Bridge Station



NYU fashion show

I have been crazybusy with an upcoming NYU fashion show these days. It's the 27th year ACE is being held, and this year's theme is Kaleidoscope.


This year's show includes
OWL
Daryl K
San & Soni
Lewis Cho
Helianthus Boutique
J Crew
Rock and Republic
Graey
Superdry
Unstoppable
Hisham Oumlil
Rent The Runway
Sachika.

Performances
Cobu, Sophia Moon, NY Masti, DJ Jonathan Koh

Raffle Items and Free Goodie Bag items Supplied by
Alison Brod Public Relations, Amore-Pacific, Apple Bar, Broadway Nail & Spa, Chanel, Cuba, David Barton Gym, Kaplan, Larabar, LeSportsac, Nutbox, NYU Bookstore, Pearl River Mart, Shopbop.com, STA Travel, Superdry, Silver Continent, Wei East, U2 Karaoke.

Drinks
Honest Tea, Relaxzen, Purity Organic. Monster, GT, Vio, Carpe Diem

Check out the event page on facebook











20100305

Break those chains that bind you

This past weekend my friends and I went to Calle Ocho, a Cuban restaurant on the Upper West Side to have dinner before one of them went off to Chile for study abroad. It was my second time there and it's hasn't disappointed both times.


It has flattering lighting, lively music, a good-looking crowd, good food, making for a captivating atmosphere. They serve this doughy bread before your meal filled with cheese and accompanied with a black bean dip which is so good, I had three last night. Their sangria is also delicious as is their food. Between all of us we had a soft taco platter with chipotle chicken, shrimp, grilled beef, guacamole, mushroom paella, salmon and snapper cerviche which we attacked before I even remembered I had a camera with me. I then had to improvise on outfit shots in the cab on the way back to school.

dress haute hippie. watch follie follie. jewelry assorted.

20100227

the taste's still dancin' in my mouth

I was invited to the Japan Fashion Week in Soho by my hairstylist, Takeo. It was held in a newly renovated loft on Mercer Street, and the event was part of New York Fashion Week as Designer Preview in New York. The music by Alex from Tokyo was awesome, and I thought the spotlight showcasing each brands on the hardbrick walls were a nice finishing touch to the whole cool downtown vibe. The most ogle-worthy though, were the Japanese-designed clothes specially flown in for the show. The models walked out of the arched passage ways in threes in the beautiful clothes for all to drool.

aptform
Designer: Michail Gkinis
aptform by michail gkinis Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York

Chaolu Lab
Designer: Satoshi Hiramoto
chaolu lab by satoshi hiramoto Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York
chaolu lab by satoshi hiramoto 2 Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York

Mikio Sakabe
Designer: Mikio Sakabe
mikio sakabe 3 Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York
mikio sakabe Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York

Naoshi Sawayanagi
Designer: Naoshi Sawayanagi
naoshi sawayanagi Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York
naoshi sawayanagi 2 Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York
naoshi sawayanagi 3 Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York
naoshi sawayanagi 4 Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York

The Dress & Co.
Designer: Hideaki Sakaguchi
the dress & co. hideaki sakaguchi Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York

tinydinosaur
Designer: Naomi Yamamoto
tiny dinosaur by naomi yamamoto Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York

Yu
Designer: Yu Konishi
Yu by Yu Konishi Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York

Yu by Yu Konishi 2 Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York

Yu by Yu Konishi 3 Japan Fashion Week 2010 in New York

I also had the pleasure of meeting designer Yu Konishi of Yu (the one posing for a photo on the left) who is based in Sydney currently. The concept of "Personal Timeless Perfection" for his line is can be admired through his feminine cuts and elegant details, that are never too stuffy, but done just right for a modern, sensual appeal. Konishi is really approachable and friendly, willing to give you the time of his day to answer any questions you have for him. -fui

20100226

the spell of the moment

Some of you have asked where's a good place in New York to get a great haircut. Since Hairin and I recently got some thingamagic done to our hair, I decided to blog about it.


Shizen NY, on 627 East 6th (between Ave B and C) is a Japanese hair salon. Their original store, The Oversea, is located in Tokyo's hip Aoyama. All the stylists do freelancing work in New York, contributing to fashion shows, editorial work and magazines like Purple Magazine, Nylon, Journal, Jacques and the newly-launched LUV to name a few. You can check out the stylists' portfolios and profiles on their website: NYSHIZEN. They also have a blog where they update from time to time on the fashion events and art galleries going around in New York.

A haircut costs $65, but there's a 10% discount for students. I must add that their hair coloring services is superb, having done some coloring myself, and walking away totally satisfied. The stylists are all honest in their opinions on what's best for your hair, so they won't make you do triple highlights just so that they can get more out of you, and would recommend you products they themselves have been using for years, which you can buy at the salon.

The salon itself is a beautiful space, with an organic but warm touch. My hairstylist is Takeo, he was working in Tokyo for 8 years, and London for another 2, before coming to New York in 2008. I recommend making an appointment 1 week in advance, especially for the weekends, because it can get quite busy.
hair makeover beforehair makeover after

For the Japanese readers out there:
今週はニューヨークにある日本のお店を紹介します。

一年前、髪が長かったので「Shizen」と言う美容院で髪をカットの予約をしました。その本店は東京の青山にあり、「The Oversea」と言います。

それで、Takeoさんと言うヘアスイリストを紹介されて、とてもすてきな髪型にしてもらいました。

Takeoさんはニューヨークへ行く前に最初東京で八年間働き、ロンドンでも二年間働いてました。「Shizen」のスタッフさんたちはファッションショーとファッション雑誌で経験が豊富で、すごく多才な人たちです。

いつも私が「Shizen」に行く時は、みんなに暖かく迎えてくれて、お茶を出してくれます。それからみんな私に親切に接してくれます。

美容院にはフローリングと白いれんが塀があり、美しいデザインです。一番好きなのは美容院でかけられている音楽です。それはとてもリラックスすることができる曲でした。

「Shizen」のサイトを見ると、ヘアスイリストのプロフィールとポートフォリオを見られて、スタイリストさんたちの作品を見てすごいと思っていました。

それで、「Shizen」のブログがあり、時々スイリストさんたちニューヨークで美術展とファッションのイベントをブログしました。

ブログを読むことで日本ファッションの文化がもっと解ってきます。東京のファッションをニューヨークと比較して、関係は面白いと思います。

もし、いい髪型にしたいのでしたら、「Shizen」をおすめします。きっとあなたの望むヘアースタイルにしてくれるでしょう。シャンプーとカートは65ドルで、学生ですと、10%オフになります。

light ball

Hairin got a simple 1-color-highlight and this was her first time doing something to her virgin hair.
shizen hair salon new york

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shizen hair salon new yorkshizen hair salon new york

20100219

NYC Restaurant Week 2010

Perry St
176 Perry Street
(btwn Washington St and West St)
New York, NY10014
(212)352-1900
jean-gorges.com
Perry Street New York
Pancakes at Perry Street New York
okay, seriously, i died and went to pancake heaven.

Perry Street New York
Perry Street New York
Perry Street New York
Perry Street New York
Restaurant Week Round 2, anyone? -fui

20091213

The Modern

About two weeks ago, Fui and I had lunch at the MOMA's Michelin star restaurant, The Modern, with a few of our friends who were visiting from home. I thought the food was alright but the setting was great- the restaurant was bright despite the cloudy day due to the large windows and there was a power-lunch hour feel to the restaurant.


I could tell that the food was of high quality but I'm really easygoing when it comes to food so I'll just let the pictures do the talking. I do remember that they gave us complementary butternut squash panna cotta before lunch and petit fours after lunch. For our mains, a couple of us had the monkfish while the rest had roast chicken and for dessert were a type of mango brioche pudding and an extremely delectable hazelnut gateau.






Fui wore an asymmetrical cutout top from preen with a uniqlo thermal tee underneath


I wore a generra gold sequin jacket bought two years ago from Tokio7, my trusty striped zara tunic and american apparel leggings.