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 I spent some time in Tokyo recently, trawling the streets of Harajuku looking for people to take pictures of, I'd been warned that most of them would be shy and say no but luckily I managed to get a few pictures.

It rained and the atmosphere became grey and gloomy, but still Tokyo's residents continued to stand out.

Here's the first blogpost of 2 have a look and let me know what you think!

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Yoon, one half of Tokyo’s ultimate power fashion couple. Even if you don't know who she is you've undoubtedly seen her work.

If there’s one thing I love about her it’s that she is a jewellery maximalist, something I am not.

Born in South Korea and raised in the States she met her now husband in university, Verbal (of M-FLO and the Teriyaki Boys), and they both moved to Japan.

Rather than confining herself to just being a rapper’s wife she became his stylist, basically upgrading him from someone who copied stereotypical hip hop fashion to someone who sets trends and looks incredibly unique, with an offbeat cool. Later she became his partner in their successful design empire – Ambush designs – where they design everything from CD albums to high quality, unique jewellery that distinctly reflects the style and culture of Tokyo and it’s inhabitants.

What I love about Yoon is the fact that she is such a creative force and every piece of jewellery she designs is unique in its own way but at the same time you can see that each piece within a collection has a common motif that brings everything under one theme, one steady influence that lead to the collection in the first place.

The Ambush line started in 2008 started with the now classic fluorescent POW necklaces and rings as well as the metal eyeball barbell rings.

'EYE GOT BALLZ' RING

King POW! chain

Their latest collection, aptly titled NU ORDER, is old school hip hop meets medieval knight. The jewellery is excessive and in your face bringing you back to the days where Flavor Flav used to rock that huge clock around his neck and when kids used to steal car hood ornaments, wearing them as trophies around their necks. It's that hint of Game of Thrones and The Seventh Seal that gives each piece in the collection that edgy, unique look.
Peep some of the NU ORDER collection below.

STONE CHOKER

GORGET NECKLACE

MEDALLION 3 

CROSS CHOKER

Having moved to Korea last month I am understandably lacking in the accessories department at the moment, I brought one watch and one pair of earrings with me, my reasoning being that I would find tons of unique jewellery I liked.

Sadly that hasn’t happened yet, I’ve been to shops and browsed but nothing seems to catch my eye, it’s all too pretty, too girly, too similar and too bloody glittery.

I want something that reminds me of Ambush and looks tough and unique. Heck I don’t mind if it attracts attention, I get enough of that these days anyway, literally I get stared at when I go EVERYWHERE, I guess that’s part of being a foreigner in Korea.

With that being said, I think it’s time for me to well and truly step out of the box and embrace some more interesting pieces of jewellery, not just because they’re outlandish or because I’m desperate to stand out but because I think they are well and truly unique and also because I actually like them.

Thanks for reading :)

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I have what you can call a mild "obsession" with all things East Asian! I love the fashion, the tv shows (especially Kdrama), the food, the culture and of course, the people! So I'm feeling a bit Japanese today and I thought I'd put together a geisha girl inspired outfit for your viewing pleasure, have a look!

I've paired a River Island oriental biker jacket with a turquoise textured skirt from Topshop (as soon as I I get paid, I'm going to buy this!), I love how the colours from the jacket and the skirt complement each other, it's got a vibrancy to it (obviously not as nice as an actual yukata or kimono, but hey! I tried). Let us not forget the shoes in the corner! Urban Outfitters have outdone themselves on this one, these are a more Western version of traditional Japanese Okobo shoes worn by geishas (check out http://hatterscoattails.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/flatforms-why-wedge-it.html for images). The Wilbur & Gussie clutch bag is definitely my second favourite piece of the outfit, after the shoes of course. It's made out of woven silk, which would definitely give a more oriental twist to this outfit. I feel like the tiger motif on the front is definitely the highlight of the clutch. 

And as for the makeup, what respectable geisha would leave the Okiya (geisha house) without her red lipstick and a lick of eyeliner? 

I hope you guys enjoyed this post! Check below for the price list :)

Oriental Biker Jacket - River Island, £25 

Turquoise Textured Skirt - Topshop, £22

Soft V-Neck Cami - Topshop, £18

Charlie Raw Silk Clutch Bag - Wilbur & Gussie, £75

Deena & Ozzy Transparent Flatform Sandal - Urban Outfitters - £38