One Love. One Nippon.

If you find yourself in the enchanting hub of Tokyo this weekend, please join our friends at Tokyo Dandy for their big fundraiser event.  It is an amazing time to come together with a gorgeous community and make a big difference for the country we love so much...Japan!

Good Friends and Big Hearts are coming together to pile up supplies and necessitites to help the beautiful beings who were effected by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Northern Japan.  Bring 3 items to donate to Second Harvest, who will deliver the goods to those in need.  See what can be donated here.

When：2011年3月26日（土）
Where：Trump Room
Open：23:00 – 5:00
Door：エントランスはフリーですが、各自最低でも3点以上、必要としている物資リストからお持ち頂ければと思います。

**The list of gorgeous DJs who have all pitched in to help was just released...you can be assured that our Tokyo Family will come together and the entertainment will be a reminder of why we all love this city so damn much! ♥♥♥

The strong sense of community, love and respect for one another in Japan is amazingly beautiful and it makes me love the country unconditionally.  

I believe that no one person can change the world, but together we can do anything!  So together, let's do all that we can (and then some more) for all of the beings in the world suffering and living in fear.  May every being feel love, warmth, strength, and community.

One Love.  One Nippon.  ♥

Amber Joy & Ebony Fleur

xoxo

Helping You Help Japan - One Love!

I have lived all over the world and I have always said that Japan is my home away from home.  It is magnificently gorgeous country filled with people who have the most beautiful spirits.  It is a safe and warm place that has always welcomed me and shown me more community and love than I have ever known.  As the wrath of last weeks earthquake and tsunami breaks my heart, I know that we can come together to make a difference.  So please take time to look at how you can help and take time to send healing and positive thoughts to Northern Japan, as that is who needs it most.

I have put together a list of ways that you and your families and friends can help Japan's….people, economy, pets and spirit!

• The Japan Earthquake & Tsunami Relief Fund launched by GlobalGiving.org

• Second Harvest is taking care of the people who have suffered from the devastating effects of last weeks earthquake.

          To send food and supplies to the area in need
          Send donations to Second Harvest

• I  believe that all beings are equal, and the animal suffering need to be rescued and cared for, just as the people do.  Pets are part of our families, they are our children.

          Read about the animals
          Help the animals         
          Help the animals - Japanese site

• If you can speak Japanese, volunteer by translating

• Apple is also Dedicating Resources to the crisis in Japan

• iTunes has created a simple iTunes donation page that makes it simple to donate anywhere from $5 to $200 to the Red Cross with just a few clicks.

    •    Canadian Red Cross

Please be smart and very conscious about what you hear.  Do not be fooled by the media who is on its way to creating a Hollywood film from the disaster. 

Do Not believe everything you read and see. 
Believe that people are suffering
Believe that the community is being strong and people are coming together to help each other
Believe that no one person can do it alone, but together we can make the biggest difference!

This is a fantastic blog post that my good friend Dan from Tokyo Dandy has written, and I stand by him in his efforts to direct the concern and prayers to the North of Japan, to those who are truly suffering.


One Love! ♥

Amber Joy & Ebony Fleur

Harajuku in 3-D

Last Saturday in Harajuku, the legendary fashion spot Laforet saw a whole lot of action!  Harajuku in 3-D was a masterpiece put together by some amazing people doing incredible things on the scene here in Tokyo.  So I was just delighted to be able to assist styling and help out ensuring things ran smoothly at the event which had Meiji Dori buzzing.

 These creepers and Barbie bracelets had me wishing I was a little girl again!  Kawaii!

Playing around with possibility

Oh, the controversy of this little guy...glad we got to use him!

Lots of things were happening inside, while we scrambled around getting a last minute pair of boots.

I wish I could try this on my hair, but I am pretty sure it would take a lifetime to do

The models getting wrapped in black capes.  Then they would cruise up the street to the light box which is where they dressed before hitting the stage.

Born Ready!

Eat your heart out ladies, Detto K is the man of the hour

Cue dance party on stage to the the banging beats supplied by Mademoiselle Yulia!

The boys are backstage!

One last look at that amazing stuffed animal!  Raaawrr!

Feeling the wrath of the big YEAH party the night before, we all came and conquered and had a blast doing so.  I cannot wait to work with all my friends again...these are always the best collaborations!

Check out Tokyo Dandy's amazing coverage of the event here.

Styling: Joe (Tokyo Dandy)
Assistant: Amber Joy (Make Believe) - that's moi!
Photographer: Dan (Tokyo Dandy) - clearly these shots here are not taken by him...just little ol me took these!
Art Direction: RALPH aka Yoshirotten
DJ: Mademoiselle Yulia
Models: Tanc, Hiroki Kaminaga, Detto K, Maho, Fuyuri, Sono

Power Vacation

There is nothing better in life than a Power Vacation. Ebony and I pride ourselves on our expert techniques and abilities to go-go-go and never sleep while conquering a city!

Last week we went back to Tokyo to take care of business, pleasure and summer fun! From the minute we hit the landing strip in Tokyo, it was sheer insanity. Straight to Roku, our favorite little oden bar in Shibuya, then to Le Baron still with suitcases in tow, for a party by Kaylee Boyer. All it took were a few sweet words to bypass the guestlist and have the staff taking care of our luggage...and before we knew it, we were drinking the finest champage with our bestest friends, dancing to Data Rock on the decks, Shooting tequilla with Yone, orgainizing a Make Believe gift for Lady Gaga and flirting with hot Brazilians! We were unstopable!

Reunited and it feels so goood! Eb with Roxi ilil and Sonia

The Family reunion...Ebony with Takeru from Kawaii Tokyo, our best man Leon and Sanya from Dual Tokyo.

Me and my precious Brother Husband!

Getting organized in the back streets of Shibuya

And of course, the impromptu parking lot under construction photoshoot before skulling our chu his and hitting the club!

mmmm mmmmm good!

I dont even want to know what the photos on his precious camera look like!

Ebony sandwich with a side of Yone (aka Yasumasa Yonehara) and the creamy stuff is Dan Bailey from Tokyo Dandy.

Just a little Data Rock seduction!

And yes, I will admit that Ebony went home like a good girl, while I followed trouble into the back streets. This is the walk home in the morning.

Ebony is looking fresher than she feels at a business lunch the next day with the lovely ladies at Dual.

おいしい！

Ebony and the lovely Sanya

We found Igalliano styling a shoot on Cat Street right behind the Chanel store...she is the raddest girl in Tokyo!!!

Me and Leon walking and shopping off that hang over...damn champagne, mojitos, beer, chu hi and cola shock!

Just some precious little puppies...no idea what this sandwich board is advertising though?!?!?

And now...get ready for more Tokyo pics and adventures. You simply need to wait a day or two while I get my act together!

Make Believe + Trippple Nippples + Tokyo Dandy = ♥

It feels like a million years ago now, but it was just at the beginning of April that Ebony and I were gearing up to say Sayonara to Tokyo and fly away back to our sunny studios in Sydney. In the last few days leading up to our departure, we had a million zillion things to do and more than enough determination to do it. Nights without sleep, days without stopping, and meals eaten in convenience stores without sitting.

We had arranged a photo shoot on our second last day in Tokyo, so when our morning business meeting in Shibuya ran over, it made us late. As we zipped to meet our musical genius models, the Trippple Nippples we split up in taxis to conquer all. It was such a whirlwind day...the Nippples were helping us slather on their make up, and we were doing all the last minute adjustments to the clothing and jewelry. All the while, our very special photographer friend, Dan Bailey from Tokyo Dandy was waiting patiently for us in the serene park Shinjuku Gyoen amongst hundreds of people who were also there to view the cherry blossoms.

We arrived at the park with juice, hairspray and capes in hand and began to seek out the best places to get some incredible shots. For a park that you have to pay to enter and go through turnstiles, we managed to find such peaceful tranquility. It was one of the most glorious days of my life, and as the park emptied at 4pm, we found ourselves alone in the magical park. And as the sun tucked behind the big bad buildings of Shinjuku, it truly felt like we were in the land of Make Believe.

xoxo

Photography: Dan Bailey. Tokyo Dandy
Models: Trippple Nippples
All clothes, accessories and styling: Make Believe (Amber Joy and Ebony Fleur)