August 18th, 2010 A very big Thank you to Reginald Whibbey for investing in my book!
Your support and the support of Yadid really mean a lot to me, so thank you from the bottom of my heart!
For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about…. here’s my current project:

July 17th, 2010 Young girls in Tokyo have the kind of fashion that always makes you wonder. With the fast-changing trends and unusual concepts, there’s always something out there to see and document.
This newest piece was first noticed a few months ago and has now gone into a full-blown fashion trend in Tokyo.
There are a couple of possible reasons for this trend, but I just can’t understand the “bunny ear” bows sticking straight up from your head.
Here is one example, though nowhere near the other bows that litterally stick up like horns -will try to find a snapshot for you soon.

I’d love to hear your take on this trend -is it cute or is it odd?
June 30th, 2010 I have been pondering a question asked by a friend a while ago about the young girls in Tokyo who wear eye patches.
There seem to be many young girls who have gauze eye patches and no one knows why….I’m not talking about the ones who wear it as some kind of fashion statement, but what looks to be real medical eye patches.

Someone theorized that it may be from surgery, or infection after putting on makeup that hundreds of others have used from cosmetic shops (sample makeup).
Both theories are quite possible, but of course, if that was the case, most of the girls would require bandages on both eyes…right?
My explanation is this:
Young Tokyo girls are famous for putting on all of their makeup on the trains, cafes, buses, malls -you name it. The ones who choose to apply their makeup on the trains normally don’t pay attention to anything but their face and hair, so in a crowded or shakey train, it’s easy to get pushed or lose your balance (as I have seen far too many times already!) and poke yourself in the eye with a makeup applicator.
If anyone out there knows the real reason, I would love to hear from you! Me and my friends are placing bets!