Matching Bracelets by Iconic

I bought matching/coordinating bracelets with my boyfriend! MochiThings was having an event on their website and these really caught my eye. They're made of light leather-like material and go well with all outfits.

Kagehashi Japan (Day 6)

Chiba University | Parco Department Store

On the sixth day, we visited Chiba University to get a glimpse of student life. Chiba University is the sister school to Rice University, and I noticed some similarities between the two schools. Their campus is also draped in overhanging foliage along the roads. It also has a small charming feel to it. 

A poster calling for students to volunteer in showing Rice University and U. Wisconsin around campus. The students who came were super nice and easy to talk to. We bonded over anime among other thing. 

Kagehashi Japan (Day 5)

Makuchari Flea Market

As a show of goodwill and student exchange, the Kagehashi group volunteered at KUIS (Kanda University of International Studies)'s international festa and Makuchari event. 

What is Makuchari?

  

The name “Makuchari” comes from Makuhari Charity-Flea market, and is modeled on the charity shop in the UK called Oxfam, which has the largest number of charity shops (recycle shops.) This charitable event started to be held at KUIS (Kanda University of International Studies) in 2005 for the purpose of fundraising through the flea market.

Originally, I was allotted to Kid's items but I quickly switched to my more favorite category, fashion.

Our booth for fashion accessories with prices ranging from $1-$30. The Japanese students at my booth were so kind and spoke a little English. I was able to bond with them through naming Japanese brands that I liked, such as Liz Lisa and Rirandture. They also taught me how to say "irasshaimase" which is a form of respect to customers. I kept pronouncing it wrong though...

Kagehashi Japan (Day 2)

Japan Foundation | National Museum | Kappabashi | Asakuza Shrine | Shinjuku Shopping

A healthy breakfast to start the day. I wish we had rice, miso soup and fish available for breakfast in America. I would totally wake up early for that.

I tried naoto (fermented soy beans) for the first time. The taste is neutral but the texture is the interesting part - all plasticy and stringy like cheese. Although I heard it's good for you, I don't think I will be eating it again anytime soon.

London Purchases

There were so many girls' fashion stores at Westfield and on Oxford Street - Top Shop, H&M, Uniqlo (yay!), Mango, Pull&Bear etc. I had enough to buy a few of my favorite things, but the problem I ran into at a lot of stores is that there wasn't one article that absolutely stood out.

Here are the items I did decide to buy.

+ Cecilia Birtwell Dress
+ Uniqlo Shirt
+ Chuti Cat Sweater
+ Handcut Girl with Balloon Necklace
+ Vintage Levi's High-Rise Shorts
+ Lollipops Keychain
+ Laduree Macarons
+ Lichtenstein Print
+ Hunger Fashion Magazne
+ Mugi Sketchbook & Pens

London (Day 3) - Part I

Old Spitalfields Market | Brick Lane Market

One great thing about staying in Stratford is that we're super close to the East London markets like Brick Lane and Old Spitalfields. The markets were a mixture of antiques, homemade "Etsy" products, clothing and food. It reminded me a lot of the lady streets in China that were booths after booths of fashion.  Except unlike the China, the "bargains" here were still pricy because of the conversion rate. I think everything in England is more expensive than America.

Old Spitalfields Market

Floral, Cat Flats & A-line

Long time no post! I don't have any recent outfit posts because I've been too lazy or looking like shit because of finals - so here is my most recent purchases. My last final was today so I went out and "splurged" (if you can even call shopping at thrift stores splurging) after a 2 month shopping dry spell.

I've always wanted an old-timey floral blouse. If I don't tuck it into something, I look like a fat nursing home occupant but it's really fitting when I pair it with my newly bought pleated A-line skirt. I can't wait to wear this look in London!

I got $20 version of Charlotte Olympia's popular cat flats. Honestly, I would never spend ~$600 on flats so I'm pretty happy with my economic knock-off version.

be my valentine!

Blouse - XXI | Purse - MDY | Shoes - H&M

kaleidoscope

Blouse by French Connection | Jeans by Levi | Belt by XXI 

MY 3 BASICS

Pink Clutch by ICONIC

Watch by Michael Kors

Red iPod Nano | Rabbit Earbud Holder by Monopoly | Earbuds by Sennheiser

 Hi everyone! My name is Linda Cheng, a Rice University student studying Math-Econ and Business. I've always wanted to start my very own personal style blog so here goes! I hope to hone my style and photography skills through the blog, so please tell me how I'm doing! Looking forward to making friends here!

As my first post, I wanted to highlight the items that I take with me whereever I go! Please stay updated for new posts from me, and thanks for checking out BOX RABBIT!