Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building : Japan

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building is one of the tourist destination that closes very late. It's open from 9:30 am to 11:30 pm and offers free admission. From here you can get a panoramic view of Tokyo and you might even get a glimpse of Mt Fuji. Unfortunately, because of our tight schedule, we visited the building in the evening. Day or night, I think you'll still get a spectacular view. 

Diver City : Tokyo Japan

I'm Back! To relieve some stress, I decided to write again. I'm still paying for the domain name so might as well update the blog right? Anyway, the last time I updated allaboutlouie8, I posted about my trip to Japan. It was supposed to be a series of updates but life suddenly became so busy that I wasn't able to post them. They have been rotting in my draft for almost a year now! I'm hoping that I'll be able to finish writing the whole Japan Trip this week and schedule the update every week. Let's see how it goes. ^_^   

Back to the main post then...

Every Gundam fan must go to Diver City to see the giant Gundam! It's located a bit far from the main city and you will need to do a few transfers before you reach it. But I tell you, it was all worth it. We're so excited upon seeing it! Can't contain out happiness. Before reaching the Gundam, you'll have to pass through the mall. Here you can find lots of Japanese and international stores. Of course, there's a Sanrio store.  😄

Look at all those people! Hello Kitty is so popular.

There it is! Gundam!

Shibuya Crossing : Japan

Two months before one of my planned vacation to the Philippines, Cebu Pacific Air had a promo fare for routes Manila - Tokyo and Osaka, Japan. Since I'll be on an 8-hour flight from Sydney to Manila and be on vacation for 18 days, why not take a side trip to Japan?! ^_^

Visiting Japan had been one of my childhood dreams. This originated from my LOVE for animes and the Japanese Culture. I asked my brother to accompany me for this trip and my cousin from SG decided to tag along. (coz I need to travel with someone who can take my picture! lol.) Unfortunately, we're only there for 6 days because my cousin is not allowed to take long vacation leave. 

We decided to visit 

(1) Tokyo 

(2) Kyoto

(3) Osaka

FIRST STOP: Shibuya Crossing

<View from Shibuya Station>

Touch of Red

Another throwback OOTD.

Wearing long sleeve shirt and Boots had always been one of my styles. When I am in the mood, I always incorporate this two on my everyday outfit. Here's one OOTD that has them. This is the outfit that I wore when I watched the movie "Resident Evil: Retribution" (2012) with my sister in Trinoma mall. <compare this with my current picture and see if I looked older? =p > 

Long sleeves from Singapore <thanks ate haydn!>

Shorts from The Landmark

Boots from The SM Store

NSW: ANZAC Day

I happen to be in the city during ANZAC day. 

Searching the net, I found out that "This is the day of remembrance for Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations <from wikipedia>".  

Here are a few pictures I was able to take during the event. ^_^

Comfy Clothes

Location: Baguio Pink Sisters Monastery 

Long sleeves from Mango

Boots from BClub

Black and White

Berret from The Landmark

Shirt from Human

Skorts from The Landmark

Heels from Payless Shoes

I looked tall because of the long socks?? ^_^

NSW: Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds is one of the tourist destination that you can visit in Sydney CBD. It has 70 life-size wax figure of the most well known/popular personalities in the world. If you have a Merlin Annual Pass, you can have unlimited access to 11 attractions in Australia and New Zealand. If you live around the area, I think it's worth the price. I happen to have one (just because I love going to Sydney tower eye and Sydney Aquarium when I feel emo). As for my cousin and niece, we bought a group entry pass which includes Madame Tussauds, Sydney Wildlife, Sydney Aquarium, Sydney Tower eye and Manly Aquarium.

Warning: Picture intensive post. I can't decide which picture to put. I already sorted them out but still ended with a lot. 

Feels like Summer

Red Jumpsuit, Shades and Accessories from The Landmark

Blue Short Dress

Anther throwback OOTD for New Year 2013.  New Year spent in the Philippines before pursuing my masters in OZ. Imagine me lighting firecrackers on dress and heels. Very funny! Decided to forgo wearing the heels when 11:58 pm strikes. =p

Dress from Lhasa

Heels from Gibi Shoes

Belt from The Landmark