Projekt Tanzfestival: "638kg Tanz" #1 day

7.11.2013 - yesterday was an amazing beginning!

Rehearsals started early in the morning since a lot of thing were to do on the opening day. 

Luckily everything went smoothly. Later I will post some photos for better impressions-right now the preparations from today are to get done. 

<<Wednesday>>

simple denim for Uni

Hey folks, seems like my "nugging" about the weather did something good - it's eventually sunny and bright (though cold) outside. 

Still I have some problems with my camera, which is not really working lately... I wonder why.

Best weather for my most favorite BOSS Orange Sweater from 3 years ago. 

Paired with a skinny Levi's and my Barbara Bui Boots, I really feel like exploring the outside's cold instead of being in the seminars. 

For 8 degrees outside, I took my vintage United Color of Benetton Coat, and my huge Diane von Fürstenberg Shopper to get everything I need with me.

I was positively surprised how different the Bui Boots work with different cutter jeans. 


What do you think?

Stripe Shorts x2

And here we go for another stripe short outfit - spring is finally approaching. With temperatures around 20 degrees (according to the weather forecasts) and even more sun it enlightens one's soul. 

One post earlier I kind of declared my fascination for this freedom of choice we have in expressing ourselves with clothes, shoes and accessories. I am still wondering, when in the fashion world this time  started. 

Do you have any guesses?

Stripe Shorts x1

You may remember those stripe shorts from here. I thought of them with a lot of fun..

It may be my playful character, but I love to experiment and take seriousness out of outfits. Sure, I still like those elegant, clean chic styles. For me it is just amazing how easily we can adapt ourselves to one style and choose another direction in a few steps. 

Having no boundaries (but budget I guess) and being able to purchase almost everything, is one kind of freedom I am not about to give up. 

Pretty thankful for that revolutionary fashion empire unlike the e.g. 80s, as everything you could buy were a few type of pants, shirts and colours.

Winter-Spring-Gap part 3

Going out for Shibuya, of course, weather is still not playing it's part well.

Rain. Rain. Rain.

Ah! And clouds.

Though umbrellas are pretty handy, and really everywhere in Tokyo sold in every shape, size, color you can imagine. As soon as it starts raining.

I felt too lazy though and made myself up for a fashionable "hat" instead.




This style may resemble Winter-Spring-Gap part 1 but this one has quite a pretty color-flash-moment, thanks to orange.


What do you think? Click below for more details!

Pink loves Black

Isn't it obvious? 

Pink and black are thankful partners - they suit each other and there shouldn't be fear for to high contrast. Especially if the current trend for total monochrome outfits shows, the more contrast, the better. I used that look last year the first time here in Tokyo and just remembered recently, how much I liked it.


I am thankful for the reminder by CIRCLEOFCHAOS! I found a post of her with a pink sweater and a black skirt recently, that reminded me of that outfit - thank you :)
(By the way, if you have time, take a look at here blog by clicking her name - definitely great looks in-between :) 

Can't think of the reason, why it wasn't as present... still, the outfit is chic enough to go out or to use for work (if the length of the skirt do not disturb, basic job-skirt length should be around knee-high). 

The high closed shirt by Boss is feminine and offers great focus for statement necklaces. I chose two different black ones (F21 and Mango, see detailed picture below) to keep the attitude of pink and black. Just my Emporio Armani bag should be forgiven - my luggage was restricted to weight as I flew here to Tokyo 4 months ago.

The slight pastel color of the bag matches perfectly in-between though. Black (still heating) tights and my black suede pointed DIANA pumps to finish.

Take a look below and tell me what you think.

Will you be my valentine?

One of the most liked and celebrated days arrived in Japan. 

It is Valentine's Day. 

The day, you give your boyfriend/husband, your males colleagues, your male acquaintances and whoever male you may care for Chocolate. The best would be handmade, but bought chocolate is better than nothing.

In the end, your aim is to show, that you care for them.

So much talk of who receive chocolate... but what do the guys do in Japan on Valentine's day? Do they take out their spouse like it is custom in America and increasingly in Europe?

No. They don't. At least not yet.

But isn't it unfair that almost every female starts from January to look for the best receipts, ideas and even takes a hell of a time to prepare everything?

Well... in Japan every male shows his gratitude for the received chocolate on "White Day" in March. A day when it is the guy's turn to return the gratitude and to give back sweets to every female he cares for. Still, thanks to globalization it gets custom to take out one's spouse as well.

Outside of Japan, I would wear one of these outfits to spend Valentine's Day (since my boyfriend arrives here in 6 days earliest)

Which one do you like more?

Outfit 1 (for spring days) and Outfit 2 (for winter days)                            

  

watch out for more detailed photos

Winter-Spring-Gap part 1

Oh spring, why do you take so long?

With temperatures around 6 degrees, snowy rain or rainy snow - however one may call that - I decided to be covered in the warmest clothes I have here (one of the simplest as well):


Boyfriend coat (thanks to my best friend who forgot that at my apartment)
Grey loop Scarf (self-knitted, handmade)
Black knit beanie from Bonaparte
Boss Orange blue/white/black checked long shirt
Black MOP Skirt
Buffalo Suede Wedges
Mango Necklace


Still... I am in Tokyo which is why I decided for heating tights to wear pumps with that.