Life Is Like Riding A Bicycle

I always enjoy my off-day. And I can bike almost anywhere I want.

So yesterday I went to Nakano by bicycle . 

Nakano is a very traditional and interesting place. A lot of old-style stores in there . 

I checked some book stores , found Araki’s albums I've never seen before. 

I wanted to buy them all but it was a little expensive to me .

Then I went to a watch shop , found a very beautiful vintage Cartier watch which I always wanted!

Can't Wait For Spring

Today is 3/11, the first anniversary of the Japan earthquake and tsunami.

 I saw Japanese flags was flown at half mast in memory of 3/11 everywhere.

I went to Shinjuku to got my new bicycle this afternoon, 

and rode the bike home. And even though the Mini-Velo, 

it picks up speed with just a light step on the treadles. So I will take care all the same!

Even though winter is still with us. I’m hoping that spring is just around the corner.

I’m going to wear vintage chino pants and repetto to go to a photo shooting for a magazine tomorrow.

 

SPRING BREAK

 I went to shopping today. Bought Carven jacket at ISETAN and Repetto shoes in TAKASHIMAYA.

 Carven rider's jacket. Hermes scarf from my mom. Secondhand T-shirt and Repetto shoes.

 And I’m going to wear them when it gets warmer.

 I saw David Fincher's version of  The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo recently. 

It was quite good, especially the trippy opening "Immigrant Song". 

So I would definitely recommend viewing them.

I Broke A String On My Guitar

 It’s so cold today. I played guitar at home.

This is my guitar made in Germany I got from a friend.

 Eddie Cochran’s white falcon guitar is cool.
I want to have the same one. But the original size seems too big for me. 
Smaller guitar can be easier. 
So I'm considering getting Gretsch Guitars Junior Jet one myself.

On A Rainy Afternoon

This afternoon I took a walk around Shinjuku . It was rain after a long time.  The rain was ice cold, and made Shinjuku more beautiful than usual.

 

 I like my clear vinyl umbrella

 L.L BEAN work boots with oiled coat is my rainy day style.

 I put on my high school uniform and sang Noise Addict and Joni Mitchell’s songs.

The Third Day Of 2012

 Happy new year!

 I went shopping in Shinjuku today. Bought Repetto shoes on sale. Shinjuku is a good place for shopping. Convenient and enjoyable.

 Just a pity there was no discounts for Celine Mini Shopper. But I would match the bag with my vintage Burberry stand collar coat some day.

meal time

Aujourd’hui

 As today is 12/30 everything closes but convenience stores stay open.

　

 I bought salmon roe when I was shooting in Hokkaido. The cute color is the same as strawberry’s. Hokkaido was pretty cold but the seafoods was yummy and fresh. When the weather get warmer I would love to go again.

 Got a vintage Ray Ban, suits me very well. I tried matching United Bamboo’s first collection’s top with it. And I prefer old projects which made in USA.

 Now I’m playing guitar for practice. I want to become as good as Cat Power.