Hello Spring, Hello Spring Clothes!

Hello my beautiful people! Today was just BEAUTIFUL outside and here in Japan the cherry blossoms a.k.a sakura （桜） are getting ready to bloom! This means spring is coming, and goodbye to that awful cold weather! So in celebration I am sharing with you a welcome to spring look. My outfit is pretty simple but I love this top paired with a bright colored jean, I't could be any color I just personally choose blue for this look. I think when spring comes around slicked back ponytails look super pretty, and in this I paired mine with a simple black bow. For makeup lighter tones such as pink and peach are your new best friend! So without further adieu here is the welcome to spring look:

Top: PacSun | Jeans: PacSun | Shoes: Forever 21

The top is actually quite short and I believe you can get it in a size smaller to make it like a crop top 

These shoes are amazing they are simple and can be dressed up or down

The necklace is from Forever 21 and look at that there is sun! 

Well thanks for checking out this look don't be afraid to share your opinions! Love you all and as always talk to you soon!

XOXO 

High End Make-Up Haul

Hey guys sorry I haven't posted in awhile but I have been super sick but i'm back and already shopping again! I'll be posting another fashion post later so look out for that but on with what this post is about! I recently went to Sogo in Yokohama which is basically a high end mall with designer brands and make-up here in Japan. I did a bit of damage here so i'm going to share with you what I bought and what I think so far. The first place i stopped at in Sogo was Estèe Lauder! I had previously heard amazing things about Estèe Lauder's double wear foundation and decided to pick up my own. I am in love with this foundation. I recently went out on a girls night and it did not move all night! It is my new favorite foundation, I highly recommend it! 

Estèe Lauder's double wear foundation i'm shade 1W1 (Bone)

I then stopped at Yves Saint Laurent because again I had heard great things about a product and could not avoid looking at it...then buying it... It was the Touche Éclat Radiant Touch. This was honestly extremely expensive but I do really like it. However, I am not sure if it's worth that much money, I spent almost 7,000 yen on this which is the equivalent of around 70 dollars. Yes, things in Japan run a bit more expensive but still the price in my opinion is not worth it. But with my purchase I received the cutest free sample ever of the YSL Forever Light Creator Compact! I haven't tried it but look it's so cute it has it's own little sponge! 

        YSL Touche Éclat Radiant Touch

YSL Forever Light Creator Compact

I then stopped at Nars to buy one of the best blushes in my opinion in the shade Deep Throat I love Nars blushes and i've always wanted get this one so i'm glad to have it in my collection! 

Nars blush in Deep Throat 

Next was Bobbi Brown an all time favorite brand. I think I was on a blush buying kick because i purchased another blush here. Opps... well this is in the shade Pretty Pink and I think it's a super cute shade to wear to school! 

Bobbi Brown Blush in Pretty Pink

Last but not least I went to a place called Plaza in Shibuya which sells foreign brands and such. I think it's the only place to purchase The Balm products but i'm not sure. Here I purchased two products from The Balm. First I got myself the Mary-Lou Manizer, which I am loving! I then purchased the Nude'tude eyeshadow palette which I am also loving!

 Mary-Lou Manizer

Nude'tude eyeshadow palette 

Well there is my high end make-up haul, I hope you learned something or found a new product to try! As always love you guys and talk to you soon!

  

Beauty Haul From Lush, M.A.C, and Nars

Hey again everyone! Well after I finished my exams this week I decided to reward myself with a shopping trip. My goal was to buy more clothes but…. I ended up in Lush, Mac, and Nars…..Opps! I failed at buying clothes but walked out with much emptier pockets but a full shopping bag…okay bags. Well my first shopping stop was Lush! 

I first purchased the Rub Rub Rub shower scrub and the Dirty Springwater shower gel. Now I have only used these twice so I can't give much of a review but I can give you what I feel about them so far. The Rub Rub Rub shower scrub leaves my skin feeling smooth, however I just wish there was a different scent to it because its really dull and bland. Now with the Dirty Springwater shower gel, I got home and checked out what I bought online, because all the things I bought are in japanese so all I knew was this is used to wash my body with haha. Anyway I found out this is part of Lush's line for men and women, which put me off a bit. However, when I tried the product it has a minty smell and is deodorizing which kind of appealed to me in a strange way. So, surprisingly I like it it makes you feel fresh and clean!

Rub Rub Rub Shower Scrub (left) Dirty Springwash Shower Gel (right)

Next I purchased the Skin Drink moisturizer and the Eau Roma Water Toner spray. With the Skin Drink moisturizer I was not originally and am still not all that impressed with the product it just seems like it makes my face greasy when I put it on then later it actually added no moisture to my face which in my opinion was no good for me! Next with the Eau Roma Water toner spray I really am enjoying this product. It smells amazing and does the job it is supposed to do and did I mention it smells amazing? 

Skin Drink Moisturizer (left) Eau Roma Water Toner Spray (right)

My Next purchase is an all time favorite of mine, it's Lush's Ocean Salt and here in Japan it's called Venus something (sorry really bad with kanji). I love this product it's a facial scrub that both exfoliates and moisturizes! They say you can use it on your body and face but I don't want to waste it on my body because I love how it feels on my face. This is something I would recommend to you all! 

Ocean Salt Face Scrub

My Last two purchases were a Robot Bath Bomb and a Butter Bomb. Can i say yay yay yay!  I love treating myself to anything bath or spa related so I was a happy camper with these! Now I haven't tried the Robot Bath Bomb yet but I will keep you updated on my love/hate for it! However, I have tried the Butter Bomb and I am in love with the way my skin feels! It's so smooth and I will for sure go back and buy around 10 more! 

Robot Bath Bomb (left) Butter Bomb (right) 

The next store I just happened to stumble into was Nars. I had heard really good things about the Nars Creamy Concealer and was excited to try this out so I bought this baby! I bought it in a shade that is slightly lighter then my skin tone because #1 I get super pale and it will come in handy and #2 I want to use it under my eyes and having it lighter will brighten those dark circles up! So, far I am loving it under my eyes there are no creases and it brightens them!

Nars Radient Creamy Concealer (My shade is 1241)

The last store that I wandered into was M.A.C. ahhh heaven. I got 2 things here (and was greeted with a free sample when i opened the bag!). The first thing I bought was M.A.C.'s prep + prime translucent powder. I love this stuff and it's a great powder! It does its job and keeps your face looking matte. Next I bought M.A.C.'s matte eyeshadow in Omega. This is not only a good eyeshadow but I also use it to fill in my brows, I think its a perfect shade for dirty blonde hair like mine! Of course I love this product as well! Now for my little free sample I got the M.A.C prep + prime Fortified Skin Enhancer Illuminateur De Teint SPF 35/PA+++ (such a long name) and I am actually liking this. It comes in different types such as illuminating, neutralizing and more that i can't remember. It's basically a primer and the illuminating one that i have gives you a nice glow. I might have to go out and get the full size but I am still on the fence with this product. 

M.A.C Omega eyeshadow (left) M.A.C Translucent powder (right)

M.A.C  Fortified Skin Enhancer Illuminateur

Well thats all the products I got from my little shopping spree! I hope you all enjoyed this haul post and I hope you found out something you didn't know before and if not oh well! Thanks guys! As always I love you and i'll talk to you soon!

Comfy Winter/Exam Outfit

It recently snowed here in Tokyo and on top of the snow and cold I have all of my mock exams happening now ahhhh! So I thought I would share with you an outfit that is cute but comfy for those cold winter days or just plain old lame exam days. The outfit I went with for my exams today was a simple burgundy sweater paired with a patterned legging and boots. For accessories I went with a simple white infinity scarf and a basic ring. Its a simple look that is both cute and comfy.

Scarf: H&M | Sweater: H&M | Leggings: H&M | Boots: UGG

My Oh no i'm going to fall face 

My ring is from Tiffany's (excuse the nails!) 

I believe the sweater comes in other colors as well but this outfit is super comfy while being stylish at the same time! If you are taking an exam or test, you can always be comfy and cute just put in a little effort, also GOOD LUCK（がんばて）

P.S.  My staple exam piece of clothing is always a scarf they are great because you never know how cold the exam room will be that day. So, with a scarf you can also use it as a blanket or its normal use as a neck warmer!

A Warm Welcome!

Good Afternoon (こにちわ！) from Tokyo! Due to the fact that this a new blog I thought an introduction was necessary. My name is Erin and i'm an 18 year old finishing high school at an international school in Yokohama, Japan. However, I am originally from Michigan (USA) and am 100% American. I have a huge passion for anything fashion or beauty related so that what this blog will be all about. I will share OOTD's, Makeup Reviews/tips, Street fashion here in Tokyo and so much more! I just want to say welcome and get ready to start an adventure with me, when you follow this blog because this time next year ill be in College most likely in Michigan, so lets see where life takes us! (I sometimes will include a little japanese cause it makes things fun)

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