Clearly here is a woman who loves life! Such happy photos. Add my voice to the chorus that appreciates a flat shoe instead of a heel for daytime. She's a gem.
Japanese girls have the cutest, most elaborate sense of style. And the golden flats the 1st girl is wearing are so unusual! I wonder if they're comfortable?
When I first saw these photos the word "adorable" came to mind. Then I read the posts and saw that adjective repeated over and over again. Guess it's apt (though not original!).
she can smile and look happy because her feet are not being tortured in high heels. She has great style and demonstrates that high heels are not necessary for being stylish.
That first photo is an amazing composition of contrasts…..the interplay of black and white, the oblivious crowd and the intimacy of the sweet little face……
A friend of mine who is not Japanese but tiny can't wear heels because her feet are too small. Shoes for women usually begin at size 5 and she is a 4. This condemns her to shop for shoes in the girls department. These golden flats are such an inspiration. thanks.
Many elements in these pictures make them exceptionally likeable: her smile, her style, she's wearing shoes she can actually walk in, she's over 30, she's of normal height. More of such personalities, please!
Gabby / Gypsy*Diaries
March 7, 2011 at 9:11 am
She's so cute! And what amazing style! :)
xxx
http://gypsy-diaries.blogspot.com
Miss Molly
March 7, 2011 at 9:12 am
those gold pumps are something else! great snaps!
COME TO SOUTH AFRICA!!
http://missmollyfashions.blogspot.com/
Jéssica
March 7, 2011 at 9:13 am
gougeus! amazing pics.
xoxo
http://horadamake.blogspot.com
Dominika
March 7, 2011 at 9:16 am
oh, these pictures are so great! they're very enjoyalbe! ^^
Yajaira
March 7, 2011 at 9:16 am
love the flats of the first photo – different – cute
blue roses
March 7, 2011 at 9:18 am
her smiles and giggles are too precious, and very welcome at a time when often only solemn is considered chic.
http://dallianceswithsuitsandskirts.blogspot.com/
reigs
March 7, 2011 at 9:25 am
which camera is she using?
Joseph the Butler
March 7, 2011 at 9:26 am
So adorable, I love seeing such happiness. And she looks great too.
Kiki
March 7, 2011 at 9:26 am
It's great — no heels!!
S
March 7, 2011 at 9:27 am
Love the scarf in the hair in the first photo. The shoes are definitely interesting..
Bubbs...
March 7, 2011 at 9:28 am
What creative street style! Plus her smile is adorable!
Bubbs…
http://www.paris-on-my-mind.blogspot.com
Rebecca
March 7, 2011 at 9:28 am
so wonderful! the gold lame bags and the great flats/loafers!
beautiful :)
http://17-candles.blogspot.com/
salomé
March 7, 2011 at 9:29 am
EXTRA… ;)
love it ;))
Street Style EMMANUELLE ALT ici: http://magmoiselle.fr
garazi photography
March 7, 2011 at 9:32 am
Lovely to see someone who doesn't look 5'10" on here and still incredibly stylish.. There is still some hope for me!
MB @ Yarn U iPhone app
March 7, 2011 at 9:32 am
I think the gold ton tote is darling..and would be so easy to make. If you don't own gold, go for the fake stuff as much as you can!
jhuynh
March 7, 2011 at 9:40 am
what SLR do you use? this lady reminds me of my mum haha
indiaandfen.blogspot.com
liyana
March 7, 2011 at 9:40 am
she is too cute to be ignore ;)
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
March 7, 2011 at 9:42 am
She make me smile!
Have a Blessed week!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
Post of the Day: Interview with Paloma Contreras of High Gloss.
Jessie
March 7, 2011 at 9:44 am
isn't she adorable in the first picture! I just love it.
http://wordbyjessie.com
jeanneberre@free.fr
March 7, 2011 at 9:49 am
Quel style !!! So wonderful !!!
Sara
March 7, 2011 at 9:51 am
oh, my god it's the Style from Tokyo blogger! She's so adorable!
Gary
March 7, 2011 at 9:52 am
her style is really good! but the way she smiles and the seeming ease with which she communicates with those around her are the most precious. :)
Clem
March 7, 2011 at 9:52 am
She is so cute and funny, i love the last one : her outfit is gorgeous!!
http://www.clemenceandme.com
Alexandria
March 7, 2011 at 9:54 am
She's quite the peach. And her style is impeccable. Love her.
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 10:02 am
How cute she is. And love that she is wearing flats, not 6" heels…how novel!!!
ash
March 7, 2011 at 10:06 am
stylish as ever!
http://memyclothesni.blogspot.com
asier_salvo
March 7, 2011 at 10:10 am
increible!
http://asiersalvo.blogspot.com/
:)
Ashley
March 7, 2011 at 10:11 am
i love how she takes a picture. you got her bending down in the same position twice.
http://www.postmodernrunway.com/
Cynthia Fox-Giddens
March 7, 2011 at 10:18 am
I like these looks and her smile is a joy!
http://cynthiafoxgiddens.blogspot.com
Retro Threadz Vintage
March 7, 2011 at 10:23 am
her beauty is pure, i'd love to have her complexion! those gold pumps are adorable. gorgeous city street photos
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 10:32 am
I always look forward to your shots of her during fashion weeks as I find her style very inspiring. Does she have a blog?
proletarian Great Gatsby
March 7, 2011 at 10:37 am
A smile with style.
Emmanuelle Salvador
March 7, 2011 at 10:42 am
She just made my day. =) What is her name? She is super adorable!
jackie
March 7, 2011 at 10:42 am
such cute pictures- and i love how her name is rie- so perfect for her :)
lintmag
March 7, 2011 at 10:47 am
Love all of her looks – and all with flats – yay!! Not that I don't like heels but it's good to see a cool girl without them for a change.
Collections
March 7, 2011 at 11:05 am
She's very cutesy.
http://www.fashionablecollections.blogspot.com
Lux
March 7, 2011 at 11:06 am
Cute!
Lux
http://luxbeaupre.blogspot.com/
Miss B.
March 7, 2011 at 11:08 am
The last picture. Her expression is contagious, i'm a litte bit in love x
http://www.underoctoberssky.blogspot.com
Le Chic Boutique
March 7, 2011 at 11:09 am
Ooh! She's so cute and expressive! Love her golden 'hooved' pumps!
http://le-chic-boutique.blogspot.com
ql
March 7, 2011 at 11:10 am
love the golden shoes!
Jennie Nhi Nguyen
March 7, 2011 at 11:16 am
ah she looks so cute!
xx http://www.jnsoo.blogspot.com/
Stylesis
March 7, 2011 at 11:21 am
How cute is she? such a cool style, too. love her gold shoes with the split toes.
Stylesis
xx
Entrada
March 7, 2011 at 11:21 am
I work for Limited Brand Stores, the skirt on the last image is from Fall/Winter 2010 Collection. Funny!
Petey
March 7, 2011 at 11:24 am
Clearly here is a woman who loves life! Such happy photos. Add my voice to the chorus that appreciates a flat shoe instead of a heel for daytime. She's a gem.
Mmm
March 7, 2011 at 11:31 am
she's using the Panasonic GF1
not sure what lens but probably the 20mm
Linda
March 7, 2011 at 11:32 am
It's so funny, the shoes on the first picture are actually the only way to wear a camel-toe in a good way!
sarah
March 7, 2011 at 11:33 am
she's so freakin cute!! in love w/ the gold split toe flats!
http://www.speakmylanguages.blogspot.com
Celia
March 7, 2011 at 11:35 am
It's Rei!!! Love her. You can really see her personality through her style. Nobody else wears gold split-toe flats like her!
Mila
March 7, 2011 at 11:44 am
OMG! I'm in love with all photos! This girl has AMAZING style! :)
http://www.modeuncover.com
SabinePsynopsis
March 7, 2011 at 11:46 am
Lover her blog! Her style is so much fun and her face… somhow fathomable – between a little girl and an old lady.
House of Hemingway
March 7, 2011 at 11:49 am
She's incredibly charming and how ironic that the photographer turns into model, eh?
gorgeous!
http://www.houseofhemingway.blogspot.com
susanna
March 7, 2011 at 11:55 am
I love her. She is adorable and happens to be very sweet. Great style too. See you don't have to wear an unwalkable high heel to look chic!
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 11:59 am
that face just makes me SMILE! plus i love how she combines her looks– pixie/rocker/50s secretary.
rock on rei!
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 12:03 pm
love the bottega veneta color-block flats with color-block ensemble.
*indie_queen*
March 7, 2011 at 12:03 pm
How sweet! Love that net black skirt, and always good to see a girl rocking flat shoes like myself
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 12:08 pm
she's lovely!
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Last shot is my fave!
And I agree w/ others…Yay! on the flats! (Isn't it time heels went away for awhile?? Please?)
julieann
March 7, 2011 at 12:23 pm
This is an amazingly stylish lady. Her proportions are perfect and no easy task for petites as well I know. Hats off, an icon x
all-in-the-silhouette
March 7, 2011 at 12:23 pm
She is wonderful…and inspiring!
Isabelle
March 7, 2011 at 12:37 pm
she is adorable! xx
Purl Alpaca Designs
March 7, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Such lovely textures, love the little peak of grey knitwear!
czytaj z ust
March 7, 2011 at 12:40 pm
Funny gold shoes!
Brittany Matthews
March 7, 2011 at 12:46 pm
these pictures are soooo cute! shes adorable!
follow me at:
http://therealbisforbrittany.blogspot.com/
Chicit
March 7, 2011 at 12:53 pm
so sweet woman!
Naomi Chung
March 7, 2011 at 12:54 pm
she's so adorable!!
love it!! :)
LEFTONBOISE
March 7, 2011 at 1:23 pm
What a great set of shots! Love the energy of the second photo and especially the mix of textures of her outfits!
http://leftonboise.com
Lark
March 7, 2011 at 1:26 pm
Second-to-last photo reminds me of a 1962 Life Magazine photo:
http://www.dressaday.com/2005/12/index.html
Love it! Classic.
Debbie McAfee
March 7, 2011 at 1:35 pm
love her smile and the red/black flats. the fur and the tulle. So cute.
http://www.style-extraordinaire.com/
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 1:47 pm
The "cloven-hoof" shoes really freak me out. Maybe I just have to get used to them…
the polish chick
March 7, 2011 at 1:52 pm
yay! no 6" heels here! hurrah!
Susie
March 7, 2011 at 1:58 pm
I love how happy these photos are! It's so nice to see style + a smile!
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Cute!
http://www.WHOAfashion.wordpress.com
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Those jikatabi flats are the most fashionable Ive seen. Well compared to the boots Ive seen. But still, I don't how it's divided…
Ninjagaiden78
March 7, 2011 at 2:35 pm
She is beautiful and has her own style. I like it.
windowshopz.com
Agne
March 7, 2011 at 2:39 pm
wow! she's very lovely! always with a smile and fantastic style!!!!!
http://sheisfashionholic.blogspot.com/
Marcia
March 7, 2011 at 2:41 pm
She's really gorgeous in that third picture.
Alex Ingram
March 7, 2011 at 2:41 pm
great shots
TUXANDTIE.BLOGSPOT.COM
TWITTER.COM/TUXANDTIE
Evelyn
March 7, 2011 at 2:42 pm
Her smile is priceless!
I wish I can get one of those hoofed flats in Japan.
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 2:48 pm
so sweet so happy refreshing
ritournelleblog
March 7, 2011 at 2:52 pm
Japanese girls have the cutest, most elaborate sense of style. And the golden flats the 1st girl is wearing are so unusual! I wonder if they're comfortable?
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 2:57 pm
Adorable!
The Fancy Teacup
March 7, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Such demure looking and adorable outfits. Love the gold that seems to play peek-a-boo in a lot of the shots.
http://www.TheFancyTeacup.com
much love.
paranka
March 7, 2011 at 3:18 pm
She is just Little My from the book of Tove Jansson "The Moomins"! Incredible!
P8
March 7, 2011 at 3:23 pm
She's wearing flats? And she's not a giant model? YES, yes, yes! :-)
ConFashions
March 7, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Wow! What an amazing girl. LOVE the gold Margielas!
Christina
March 7, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Her smile is infectious, and she looks too cute.
fridayswithcilantro.blogspot.com
Vivian
March 7, 2011 at 3:27 pm
Wow, I love this! You can tell she has a lot of fun with fashion. Also, she looks like a model in the third picture!
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 3:34 pm
I've loved this woman's style since she first appeared in this blog!
Pretty Things
March 7, 2011 at 3:35 pm
such amazing shots and her smile and laughs are infectious! love love love it!
http://blogoftheprettythings.blogspot.com/
xxx
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 3:38 pm
I love her style. She is incredible.
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 3:39 pm
れã„ã¡ã‚ƒã‚“lovely!
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Smiles + attitude + clothes = Great Style!
AyaDnofrio
March 7, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Simple & Chic.I love her style!!
Anna
March 7, 2011 at 4:18 pm
I love her gold shoes!! they go around her big toe so cute!
theultraviolette.blogspot.com
jodache
March 7, 2011 at 4:27 pm
Adorable! These shots make me want to be her best friend.
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 4:34 pm
I'm amazed at the lack of recognition of one of the giants of the fashion world. Cute? Adorable? Edgy and exciting I think.
♥ Liza Chloë ♥
March 7, 2011 at 4:47 pm
If she isn't fashion, I don't know who is…
http://lizachloe.blogspot.com/
Sophie Mhabille
March 7, 2011 at 4:47 pm
Rei is so attaching on these pics. She really loves and have fun taking pics . What a lovely portrait of her.
Villedela
March 7, 2011 at 4:56 pm
Adorable post. Cheers to us petite girls!
10am ward
March 7, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Her name is Rei? What's her blog called? The camera she has is the same model I'm lusting after, the **pant pant** Panasonic **gulp*** GF-1!
Ethilia//Nilia
March 7, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Love her style, would love to se her blog as well.
caribbelle
March 7, 2011 at 5:35 pm
she looks like so much fun to hang out with. She has some interesting outfits to boot!
Josh
March 7, 2011 at 5:51 pm
It's great to see how you capture people so "in the moment" it makes your blog stand out for sure.
Good job!
-devoted follower (haha)
My Heart Blogged
March 7, 2011 at 5:58 pm
She ash really great style, and I love how see mixes textures.
My Heart Blogged
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 6:11 pm
When I first saw these photos the word "adorable" came to mind. Then I read the posts and saw that adjective repeated over and over again. Guess it's apt (though not original!).
LuxeCouture
March 7, 2011 at 6:29 pm
Aw she's adorable! Love these pics!
http://luxecouture05.blogspot.com/
x
melissa f.
March 7, 2011 at 6:38 pm
oh isn't she just as cute as a button! It's fun to see how height can affect one's style, and what trends she/he chooses to follow.
Davidikus
March 7, 2011 at 7:20 pm
The lady certainly has presence, style & charm – is she posting her pictures anywhere?
http://davidikus.blogspot.com/
http://www.davidranc.com
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 9:21 pm
is this Rei Kawakubo?? i hardly ever see photos of her! my favourite designer! genius!
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 10:03 pm
cool shoes <3
MSlattery
March 7, 2011 at 10:14 pm
Kawai!
Anonymous
March 7, 2011 at 11:59 pm
her name is rei shito. i love her style a lot!
Anonymous
March 8, 2011 at 12:04 am
I think some people are confusing that girl with much older designer Rei Kawakubo:)))
Mani
March 8, 2011 at 12:15 am
How adorable! Not to mention I love her clothes :)
HIDE AND CHIC
March 8, 2011 at 12:29 am
Who is this lady? Very chic. Is she a fellow street style photographer? Does she have a blog?
come visit @ http://hideandchic2011.blogspot.com/
xx
Adam
March 8, 2011 at 1:21 am
That's a kick a$$ Lumix she's got! Love the shoes.
SoYeah
March 8, 2011 at 1:22 am
It's nice to see someone so happy.
Alice
March 8, 2011 at 1:22 am
Yes! A woman rocking flats!
liza
March 8, 2011 at 3:48 am
She's adorable, I love to see a stylish woman smiling!
Bubblegum Design Studio
March 8, 2011 at 4:03 am
She's so cute!
Anonymous
March 8, 2011 at 4:55 am
she can smile and look happy because her feet are not being tortured in high heels. She has great style and demonstrates that high heels are not necessary for being stylish.
KC
March 8, 2011 at 7:54 am
she's sooo cute.. so chic even in flats.
nouveauskin.blogspot.com
Román Iglesias
March 8, 2011 at 8:31 am
People here and there that keeps having something everywhere they go.
http://www.coolneeded.com
Plain T-Shirt
March 8, 2011 at 10:41 am
Les appartements et de plaisir tout comparer !
http://www.plaintshirt.tumblr.com
bee botch
March 8, 2011 at 11:45 am
her flats are just darling!
Laura
March 8, 2011 at 1:29 pm
the best part of these pictures are her expressions. you can't fake happiness in a picture
http://letyourstylespeak.blogspot.com/
Naftali Stern @ The Bohmerian
March 8, 2011 at 2:38 pm
Loving the fur and dainty shoes.
theBohmerian – A design and style blog for the Bohemian American.
Janet
March 8, 2011 at 3:33 pm
love her gold tabi flats!!
http://styledbyjanet.blogspot.com/
Asia
March 8, 2011 at 5:59 pm
I.ve never seen as shoes as at the first photo :D
must be so comfortable…haha : P
thepotpourri.blogspot.com
Gisèle Kitagawa
March 8, 2011 at 6:22 pm
love her style
http://bamgin.blogspot.com/
Pomellyop
March 8, 2011 at 8:13 pm
Is this the designer of Comme des Garcons? I was just curious?
CBFCity
March 8, 2011 at 11:30 pm
loving her style, loving the pics, loving the candid-ness. don't even know if that's a word.
汪太太 Wang Tai Tai
March 9, 2011 at 2:55 am
Cute!
I love her name. Same as my daughter's :)
Anonymous
March 9, 2011 at 3:58 am
who is this chick?
Mark
March 9, 2011 at 10:35 am
It's Rei Shito (Style from Tokyo blogger), Tokyo based Street photographer.
This is her blog:
http://stylefromtokyo.blogspot.com
She is one cool lady. Her photography weapon of choice is the Panasonic Lumix GF1
Anonymous
March 9, 2011 at 11:22 am
I'm a fashion philistine, who is this wonderful woman with the most perfect smile?
Anonymous
March 9, 2011 at 1:41 pm
That first photo is an amazing composition of contrasts…..the interplay of black and white, the oblivious crowd and the intimacy of the sweet little face……
…..another incredible moment, Sartorialist!
Thank you!
Sarah
March 9, 2011 at 3:57 pm
What photographers really have to go through…
http://newyorkknowsbest.wordpress.com/2011/03/07/fashion-week-isnt-what-you-want-to-think-it-is/
Anonymous
March 9, 2011 at 6:13 pm
I'm running to the mirror to copy that hairstyle right now! Thanks for reminding me of the youthful Japanese aesthetic. xox
Anonymous
March 10, 2011 at 3:05 am
Are you in love? ))
Anonymous
March 10, 2011 at 11:45 am
A friend of mine who is not Japanese but tiny can't wear heels because her feet are too small. Shoes for women usually begin at size 5 and she is a 4. This condemns her to shop for shoes in the girls department. These golden flats are such an inspiration. thanks.
Macks B
March 10, 2011 at 2:51 pm
Just love her shoes..!
Tyler Lim
March 11, 2011 at 1:54 am
awww shes so charming and fun
Ã…sne
March 11, 2011 at 12:41 pm
Her charisma is wonderful! These photos are very interesting and fun to watch :)
sisty
March 11, 2011 at 4:27 pm
I love her cloven hoofs! Seriously, she does justice to flats and tights. Adorable!
Melanieee
March 11, 2011 at 7:55 pm
Who is this adorable lady?? i want to meet her now!!! I like her gold, two-toed shoes.
MayKay
March 12, 2011 at 6:10 am
Many elements in these pictures make them exceptionally likeable: her smile, her style, she's wearing shoes she can actually walk in, she's over 30, she's of normal height. More of such personalities, please!
Roshanda
March 12, 2011 at 11:58 pm
((laughs)) did she become a good friend of yours after this?
Johan
March 13, 2011 at 3:00 am
Flip, this chick's amazing!
mo De La Mode
March 15, 2011 at 1:00 am
I LOVE REI!!!!!!!!!!! AND TAVI (they remind me of eachother)
Miss Roman Apartment
March 15, 2011 at 2:51 pm
She's great. Thanks for posting these photos as a set. It's inspirational to see how she uses the same items to create different outfits.
[PMT]
March 16, 2011 at 7:07 pm
She reminds me of Yoko Ono! So joyful and friendly!
supercalifragilisticespiallidocious
March 17, 2011 at 12:35 pm
haha she's adorable . though yeah those two toed horse shoe-like flats are still a little odd to look at .
Selma
March 19, 2011 at 1:59 pm
oh, so cute! i really love it! esp scarf detail!
Anonymous
March 21, 2011 at 1:29 am
is she a fashion blogger or editor? can someone tell me her name or link please?? thanks a lot!
Anonymous
April 3, 2011 at 10:58 am
Golden camel-toes.
Martin
April 4, 2011 at 2:46 pm
I'm in love with Rei!
Charles
July 17, 2011 at 8:31 pm
She's really cute. Thanks for sharing your moments with her.
Martha
May 26, 2012 at 9:35 am
She is so cute! http://frommadridwithstyle.tumblr.com