the perfect marriage

I am rarely on my laptop, which is why I don't update this blog enough. For a long time now, I've wanted to couple up my peridot necklace, which I first featured here, with something. I wasn't quite sure what that something was. Then a few weeks back, I found this baby ruby necklace and thought it was the perfect layering thing for my peridot one. I think this is a beautiful marriage. I don't wear this combination everyday but when I do, it feels extra special. The two stones are stunning when together.

upper east side girl wears prada

Meet the newest addition to my collection of sunglasses - these Prada beauties. Actually, I haven't even showcased my other two Ray-Bans yet but I'll get there soon. I've lusted over owning a pair of Prada sunglasses for the longest time ever. Just on a side note - I lust over things for a long time before I make the purchase. Usually the lust goes away but if they don't, especially after six months, then I have to have them! Anyway, I had an ideal image of what I wanted for my next pair of sunglasses. This shape is exactly it - the slightly exaggerated wayfarer style and a teensy bit of cat-eye. However, I was pretty set on black frames and grey lenses. Then I met these. Muted tortoise on top and red on the bottom. If I saw these online, I'd never buy them. But as soon as I put them on my face, I knew it was chemistry. If I'm going to invest in a pair of Prada sunglasses, they better make me say "wow, I look so damn good in these!" (And just for the records - they do.) I especially love the red on the bottom. Oh and the triangles - it's a small detail but you know me, I'm all about the small stuff.

sparkle party

Of all the bracelets I have, this one is my favorite. It sparkles and has a great story behind it. My Malaysian auntie took leftover crystals and pearls that I had and created this gorgeous masterpiece. I wear it when I want to make a statement, which is pretty much my whole life.

red accessories

As I grow older, I've come to realize that style isn't just about the clothes you wear or the bag you carry. It also permeates to the accessories, including the ones you don't wear. Since returning to New York, I've been going to interviews in search of a new job. Back in the day when I was job hunting, I carried my resume in a paper folder and I cringe every time I remember that. Why didn't I think about using a more stylish padfolio before? I have no idea. So I started looking for some online. As I was browsing, I came across this mini red one from Leatherology, a company that makes simple, affordable and functional leather accessories. At first, I wanted the full size portfolio but there was no way it would fit in my handbag so I opted for the mini version instead. It comes in a variety of colors but when it comes to stationary, I always go for the red. I am very picky about the shade of red. I was very hesitant about ordering this because I didn't like the color of it on my monitor. I read reviews and people have said great things about the red one so I ordered it anyway. To my surprise, it was a very true red and it looks gorgeous in person. I feel confident going into interviews and taking notes on my stylish little pad. I'm telling you, the details matter.

Oh, and how gorgeous is this pen? It was a birthday gift from a friend and I always carry this with me wherever I go. If it's the weekend, I'll swap out the padfolio with my moleskin but I'm always writing. Physically writing. And having a stylish pen makes me feel that much more badass. Step aside, bic!

Lastly, I have to mention how much I love my tiny pencil case. It fits two pens, a pencil, an eraser and a USB drive. I found this in a small accessories boutique when I was in Vientiane, Laos and I thought it was the perfect size to carry around my writing utensils. And since I'm Japanese, a pencil case isn't complete without a cute umbrella-shaped Swarovski crystal charm.