Le monde de Tokyobanhbao: Blog Mode gourmand

Christmas mood

Tue 12 Dec, 2017 · Decoration, Fashion

I hope you are preparing well the coming festive holidays. On my side, I don’t have my Christmas tree yet (I hope this weekend!) nevertheless the Christmas spirit is already here.

Christmas tea and playlist on, I just found out that we only have two week left before the D-Day. No stress… but I need to start !

This weekend, we tried to risk ourselves for some shopping in order to find some Christmas gifts. You will tell me that I can also order them online but we wanted to feel that ambiance we can’t really convey with a computer.

The Christmas decorations magic

Regarding the windows and decorations I thought that “Les Galeries Lafayette” were winning from far the battle against Printemps, even though some of their windows were a also magical (for instance the shoes flying in front of the Eiffel Tower).

The “funfair” spirit at each floor of the Galeries even surprised my SO who, in front of the big “Candy crush” Christmas Tree screamed “Ahhh! The candies are moving!” (= back to childhood: 6 years old again).

Dressed up for winter

In terms of look for this Christmas window-shopping, with this freezing weather, I decided to wear this big twisted pullover which I’ve got from last year and I really recommend for its warmness and its good shape.

Some news about my eyelash: it’s finally over, I removed the dreamy “Russian volume” extensions that I was wearing for almost a year.. Verdict: my true eyelash haven’t suffered too much: I still have some! (the intensive Revitalash treatment must have helped as well!)

Immediately after, to comfort me after loosing my sweet eyes, the “Les cils de Marie” institute offered me the possibility to try their new treatment: the intense nutrition lash lift which includes, the curve, eyelash dye and nourishing treatment.

My eyelash are obviously not as thick as with an extension but I’m quite happy of the result: with or without mascara, my eyelash are visible and with a nice curve. An early Christmas present…!

PS : I’ve been told that during all month of December there will be a “Les cils de marie” corner at the BHV Marais to try out for free the eyelash extensions during a 15min session: you will be able to get an idea of what I’ve been telling you for months! (English translation by Quiterie)

My Outfit

Coat ASOS (2014)
Jumper La Redoute
Jeans School Rag
Boots Miista shoes
Bag La Redoute

Jewels “Tiffany T” Tiffany & Co

Eyebrow crayon Brow Drama Pomade « Châtain » Maybelline NY
Lipstick Lip Paint Lacquer “105 Red fiction” L’Oréal Paris
« Lash Lift Nutrition intense » Eyelash treatment Les cils de Marie

A Christmas wallpaper

Fri 8 Dec, 2017 · Decoration, Illustration

I am not very active on the blog lately as I’ve had a lot of work on the side, and also I’ve tried to enjoy more this Christmas period, forgive me!

It doesn’t mean that I haven’t thought about you! I had never took time to do it but I hope I will get the chance to do it more often. Indeed, I really enjoyed drawing this wallpaper for smartphone, which you will be able to use during the whole month of December.

A Japanese Xmas

I wanted to change the classical Christmas ambiance by bringing Tokyobibi in a snowy Japanese scenery, along with a very cute Shiba inu (ah ! I wish I had enough space at home!).

You can download this wallpaper by clicking on it and simply register the image into your image gallery. Then, choose it as home screen on your phone (do not forget to resize it as the iPhone usually tends to zoom images).

I hope you will appreciate this modest present to enjoy during the festive season. Talk to you soon!

Blue lock screen wallpaper here
Blue dashboard wallpaper here

Pink orange lock screen wallpaper here
Pink orange dashboard wallpaper here

PS: This illustration (like all the others on this blog) has copyright and can’t be modified (color, layout, drawing, signature…). You can only use it for private personal usage and no commercial opportunity. Thanks !(English translation by Quiterie)

Wabi-Sabi way of life

Fri 1 Dec, 2017 · Decoration

My blog is far from being minimalist but the idea to make my interior more simple made me discover other ways of life that are actually very inspiring and help me to progress toward this quest of simplicity.

You know my love for Japan and its esthetic as I already told you a million times. Recently, I discovered a philosophy coming from the land of the rising sun called wabi-sabi, which comes from Buddhist and Taoist principles.

The discovery of Wabi-Sabi

Oak dining table AM.PM
Oak chairs AM.PM

You will smile when I will tell you about how I heard from this concept as there was actually nothing spiritual there…

I simply bought a candle from the brand Wabi-sabi (made in France and which uses natural materials… but this is not the purpose of this article).

Candle Wabi-Sabi (the wood wick crakles !)
Wooden plates Madame Stoltz
Wooden bowl Madame Stoltz

After Googling the name, I found out the true meaning of the name: Wabi represents solitude, melancholy and simplicity, while Sabi is more about aging process, the love for anything that has lived, and imperfections.

As I kept looking, I discovered that Wabi-sabi was a way of life.

Simplicity and aging apologia

Basket (in which I store my DVDs) AM.PM

This one goes against our society mindset of these years: hyper-consumption, new things, and perfection at any price.

I know this blog somehow contributes to this but lately, I have been trying to think about a more reasonable and sustainable consumption, in the way I choose clothes and for my interior.

Shelves made by my S.O <3
Wooden bowls Madame Stoltz
Plates Habitat, Wear Lemonade x Monoprix and bowls brought from my trips to Japan

So here is why this concept really talks to me. Actually decoration trends have started following this idea (which has been existing in Japan for thousand of years) and we’ve seen multiple interior inspirations inspired by wabi-sabi ideas.

I notices some visuals on Pinterest I can use to get inspirations for different parts of our apartment.

Butterfly shelves Serax
Pot AM.PM

Indeed, I like more and more raw materials, wood, linen, straw, dishes with imperfections. Perhaps you already follow this way of life?

On my side, since I have started having less things I’ve started feeling more freedom. The road ahead is still long but it’s more and more pleasant to walk along, which is very encouraging. (English translation by Quiterie)