Le monde de Tokyobanhbao: Blog Mode gourmand

Extreme Makeover

Thu 6 Nov, 2014 · Illustration

I’ve been indirectly teasing you on Instagram, announcing a change. Yes, but what kind of change? Some of you where waaay off (No, I’m not getting my eyes fixed with laser surgery – that’s already been done! – nor am I getting plastic surgery for my jaw – Why by the way? Should I? haha!) Today, the mystery is unveiled…. Tadaaa! Here is my blog’s 2014 version!

My blog’s last design dated back to 2010, and didn’t reflect who I am anymore: too childish, not sleek and sober enough, not clear enough. My tastes and aspirations have evolved. I’ve grown up (or grown old, let’s not be afraid to say it aloud). Which is why I’m so proud and happy to show you all this new blog: it’s 100% me.

And it is also the fruit of countless hours (and months) of work, conducted by Ykone‘s passionate and talented team. Here is the result!

A French/English Tab

The design is sleeker, the pictures a tad larger, there’s even a French/English tab, because I can be quite the talker, and that two languages in one post meant that said post was often very (too?) long. Last but definitively not least, two novelties:

A portfolio

A more comprehensible portfolio for my illustrations, and finally, something I’d been dreaming of for quite some time: a world map with all my recommendations with regards to food and restaurants!

A Restaurant world map

I wanted something that would be more user-friendly: everything has been listed by category and location: with just one look, you’ll know where to get the best pastries in Paris, Tokyo or Barcelona. You can zoom in and out as much as you wish! You can also reread my posts in detail by clicking on the selected restaurant.

I’ll let you get familiar with this new environment at your own pace, I’m not telling you everything just yet! Don’t hesitate to let me know about any malfunctions or bugs you might find along the way so that we can fix them asap. In any case, I hope you’ll enjoy spending time here even more than before: thank you for always being present and enthusiastic all these years. If there is one thing I wouldn’t change for the world, it’s YOU!

PS: A huge THANK YOU and mega-HUG to all the people who helped me during the long adventure that this blog’s redesign has proved to be: Thank you Béné, Romain, Benoît, David, Quiterie, Agathe, Alison, Solène, Olivier and the whole Ykone team, who has been by my side since the beginning! Love love love! (English translation by Bleu Marine)

My Mouse collection

Fri 31 Oct, 2014 · Decoration, Fashion

Tee-shirt Uniqlo (2012)
Sweatshirt Eleven Paris (already seen here)

After showing you my last multi-faceted Mickey outfit, I wanted to reference what I possessed in terms of the mouse in every aspect.

Stripped shirt Comme des Garçons (already seen here)
postcard & badges from Disneyland Paris
Polaroid Instax Fujifilm

Yes, because the debate is raw with the question: “Who do prefer between Donald and Mickey?” (This blog makes me trip spiritually sometimes). For my part, I would answer Donald for his more spiky personality but in the end of the day, I realise that I have nothing of his in my wardrobe!

Flats Mellow Yellow x JCDC (that kill my feet every time I wear them! Snif)

Mickey figurine La Redoute

The reason for this absence? The colour of his dress code: hard to harmonise blue and striking yellow in a wardrobe…But promise, as soon as I find a monochrome tee or a black and white of our ducky, you will see it here!

Mickey Figurine La Redoute

For now, we will contend ourselves to contemplate the star mouse in all it’s glory… (English translation by TradIsa)

Of Mice and Women

Wed 29 Oct, 2014 · Fashion

At what age are you supposed to stop wearing sweatshirts with cartoon characters on them? It’s the question I asked myself when I placed an online order for this Minnie and Mickey sweatshirt.

I’m generally all for the “freedom of wear” but I have to admit that a Mickey or Hello Kitty t-shirt doesn’t do much for your credibility in situations that require formal dress (such as job interviews, asking for a raise, meeting with your lawyer : just try, and see how the person accross the desk reacts).

When I started my blog (if you’re up for a good laugh, just browse through my archives), I was naturally drawn to anything Kawaii or childish; but I sobered up and now aim for a more “adult” look.

But seeing that sweatshirt, I couldn’t help but want to wear it: it’s regressive…but off-beat. It’s simple, I like it when Mickey shows his weaknesses: anry, tired, mad, jealous … I like him best when he parts from his perfect ways.

That being said, I still don’t know if there’s an age restriction for Mickey-wear: I’d say that as long as you feel good in it and don’t feel like you’re playing dress up, all is possible. So, are you ready for the Mickey Mouse Club auditions too? (English translation by Bleu Marine)

My Outfit

Sweatshirt Eleven Paris
Blazer Cédric Charlier pour La Redoute (already seen here)
Leather pants Soft Grey (already seen here)
Bag PS11 Proenza Schouler (already seen here)
Bracelets Dinh Van & Mya Bay
Lipstick Rouge Dior « 869 Rouge Massaï » Dior
Nailpolish “902 Bar” Dior
Eyeshadow“096 Pied de Poule” Dior
Sneakers Stan Smith Adidas