My name is Jessica. I am a 26 year old half Japanese, half Caucasian artist and fashion lover! I have 3 lovely sisters and a cute Yorkshire Terrier :)
I live in the Bay Area of California. I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Creative Advertising and a minor in Studio Art in 2010. I work full time as a graphic artist/web editor for sister companies CrystalGraphics.com and PowerShow.com.
I have always had an eye for art and design! When I was little I thought I wanted to be an interior designer. As I got a little older I thought perhaps illustrating books would be my forte. I went through three majors in college, 1st) Business, 2nd) Graphic Design and 3rd) settled on Advertising. Although I currently love my job thanks to the EXTREMELY flexible work hours, ultimately my dream job would be to work in the fashion/beauty world!
When I stumbled upon Chictopia in late 2011, I felt like it wouldn't be too hard to start fashion blogging because I love clothes, had done a little modeling for friends, and already owned a DSLR after taking a photo journalism class a few years ago. But I was wrong! This fashion blogging is a lot of work! But it is also worth it because I love shopping and inspiring others to dress well and thoughtfully! See my January post called "How I got Started" for a bit more on this :)
Sometimes I have people ask me what hapa is. The term hapa can't actually be found in the dictionary, though it is recognized slang for mixed racial heritage with partial roots in Asian and/or Pacific Islander ancestry. It is also a loan from the English word half. In Hawaiian Pidgin, hapa has an extended meaning of mixed descent [Wikipedia]. When it comes down to it, you can call me Eurasian, halfie or half-asian, but I prefer hapa (not to mention my grandpa is from Hawaii!). It's just one of the coolest words ever :)
92 comments:
Hey Dear,
You are an interesting mix. Such a combination is not common.
How can this happen? :D
I think that rubs off on your creativity, isn´t?
Keep it.....!
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I'm korean and have a lot of happa friends!! I accidentally just stumbled on your blog, and am so glad that I did. You're blog is amazing, and you are gorgeous.
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You are BEAUTIFUL! What can I do to have hair like yours! ;) Anyway, Hello from one mix marriage product (Malay and Chinese) to another and what a successful blog you have here. Can't wait to see more :)
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hi honey:)u r so pretty
thank you so much dear :)
How tall are you? You are such an inspiration! I'm short and I feel that it's difficult to dress my short stature!
thank you! I am only 5'4"!
OMG! I totally think I saw you at an F21 in S.J with a tall guy wearing a red t-shirt.
wow!! haha you should have said hi :) that was my boyfriend Mike, we were doing some anniversary shopping! <3
hi, half breeds are really interesting! no wonder you are beautiful. I love your style when it comes to fashion. i stumbled upon your blog as i was looking through your photos at lookbook. i luv your looks, and as i look at your profile here, i really know where ur coming from, i have the same passion for arts and fashion as you do.. It's great to see people of the same likes and interests as you are.
keep posting and more power!
-coke
http://www.cocaineyoung-go.com/
I saw you on Chictopia and decided to check on your blog. You are really pretty and inspiring. I'm a Filipino-Chinese that makes me a hapa too. Lol. Looking forward to reading more entries. <3
weird question and you don't have to answer if you feel uncomfortable, but I was wondering how much you weigh. I am you height and there are a couple of outfits of yours I absolutely adore, and would love to wear but before I buy the clothes i want to know before hand if I would look frumpy, I tend to.
Thank you for your lovely outfits.
I stumbled upon your blog via Vivat Veritas. The term hapa caught my eye, since my grandma, mom, and aunt having been calling my sisters and cousins this since we were little. It's nice to know someone else embraces the term. I love your blog, and all the styles you introduce to others. So keep up the good work, and viva la hapa!
Hi lisy, it's no problem. I weigh 110 on average. But please keep in mind that muscle weighs more than fat and in terms of looking frumpy it is not just weight, it is overall physique as well. best of luck and thanks :)
cool! thank you so much :)
Amazing style and I really love your blog dear !
I just started blogging and would love to get your support as you really inspired me !
Followed you and would love if you check my blog too and follow back if you like :)
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Love ,
XOXO
Im half chinese and scottish! I came across you on chictopia and knew you had to be half too! My friend is half japanese and caucasian as well and you just remind me a lot of us! Let us know if you are ever stopping by Toronto, Canada! <3
I love your blog already! I think it's super cool you're a mixture - I am too; half-Chinese, half-English, but that side of the family has strong Irish and Scottish blog, and I was born in New Zealand =]
oh wow for sure I will! :)
You inspire me so much, you're amazing! Much luck to you, Lovely ❤
Mind me asking how tall you are? Hope it isn't too personal. -Joanna
thank you joanna! i am 5'4" :) most of the high heels I wear in my photos give me 4 - 6 inches in height... which is why I look so tall ;)
hapa love! :) Your blog is very inspiring!! <3
-j
modernecollective.blogspot.com
I just found you on Pinterest and must say that you have a lovely sense of style and are really gorgeous! I'm completely Indian but look quite Filipino/hapa :)
xx
I Want It All
You have great style and great bone structure! Love all your looks on lookbook and on your blog.
x
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you're caucasian half is from...? i love your mix :)
I found your blog off of weheartit.com and you are gorgeous! I love your outfits. Im hapa too,laosian & german, and i draw also! Your outfits are so inspirational, great style<3
My god, you're gorgeous .
love your outfits
As a Happa myself, I must say you are stunning! Im glad I came across your website and am looking forward to seeing your posts. BTW- growing up or even now, did you get the " What are you question?" hahaha. I hope you check out my website jentendesigns.net. I'm just getting started so hopefully it will take off! :)
I love your blog and your style! You are really gorgeous. I came across your blog awhile ago, and I absolutely love every blog you post. I noticed we have the same height and weight and was wondering what sizes do you wear? There are few outfits I really love and would love to purchase them, but I'm not really great at buying clothes online 'cause I always end up with a smaller or bigger size. :(
Hey Jadynn,
thanks so much! I keep a measuring tape on hand at all times, but typically I wear S or XS. Sweaters are the only thing I ever buy in Medium or Large. I like them cozy :)
My Dad is Caucasian, and his parents are British and German. :)
that is so cool! thank you so much!!
I just found your blog and love your style... I saw you on lookbook.nu as soon as I logged in on the main page hahaha, seriously... I just sent you an e-mail. I hope to hear back from you very soon.
Xoxo,
Stephany
http://www.loveshoppingmiami.com
I totally LOVE your style and you're so beautiful (: I sent you an e-mail and I really hope I hear back from you (: I'm a new fashion blogger, and I must say you're totally an inspiration!
With ∞ love,
Brenda
Hey!
I'm a design student from singapore that is thinking of coming to america to future my design studies! May i know which college you were from to pursue graphic design? Thanks!!
Love your looks by the way!!
<3
Linette
In my national language, Swahili, "Hapa" means "Here" awesome blog.xx
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Hey,
I found your blog from LOOKBOOK,
I love your fashion and pictures!!
I read you're half Japanese, and I wrote you a comment.
I'm Japanese,live in Japan.
Come to Japan if you have time!
Japanese girls,,, we love fashion,too!
xoxo
Emily
Heey :) Saw you on Lookbook and I absolutely love your pictures. You're really pretty. Can I ask what camera or rather objective you use :) I really love your style :D x
aw thanks so much :) I have a nikon d60, 50 mm lens!
WOw! I thought "hapa" is a kind of art, or like some method of painting or something! Silly me! Well, looks like I'm a hapa too- half Ukrainian, half Yemeni. Shall we say, proud hapians? :D Ur one beautiful mix- love everything Japanese! And u always reminded me of Hawaii Baywatch, so no wonder! ;) Love ur style, never miss any of ur Lookbook photos! Best of luck in EVERYTHING u do! ♥
How beautiful you are?
You look like a perfect statue ... you have a face that enchants, one of the most beautiful I've ever seen.
Hi :) You're such an inspiration to me! Even with working out and trying to look as good as you haha. I was just wondering, are you naturally skinny and toned? or do you work out a lot?
I just wanted to point out that we're both named Jessica, both 25 and although you already have your BFA for GD, I'm almost done with mine. Kind of funny!
Er, oops, I just realized you said you went through GD but settled on Advert. Either way, still a funny coincidence. I'm also from California lol.
I adore your blog! <3
Ohmygosh, you're stunning<3
I love your fashion sense and all the variety of clothes you mix together, though I think that everything looks good on you because you're beautiful. c:
Keep trying to get into the fashion or beauty world, you're only 25, you've got a long way to go yet.
Oh, and I wonder, do you actually wear these clothes out casually, or just specifically for these shoots?
@novelty thank you sooo much!!! and i do hope fashion blogging can lead to a career in fashion. that would be amazing :)
for your question: I find I split up my sponsor items into 3 categories - 1) clothes i love and wear a lot, so yes! 2) clothes that are way too fancy and are saved for special occasions, and 3) clothes i never expect to wear again and i give them away. :)
As a hapa myself, you are so gorgeous! I love your blog :D
you are the most beautiful _____.. can you tweet me on my birthday? that'd make my year. Keep doing your thing..
@unknown thank you! :) please let me know your twitter :)
Hello!
I am a fashion ambassador from Socialbliss.com and I ADORE your style! You have an artistic eye and a great sense of fashion and I admire your vision so much! I have spotted several of your looks in my street style collection on Socialbliss giving you complete credit and citing your blog so that fans in our community can see your product! I suggest you join the Socialbliss community to get more of your looks and vision out there! It is a great place for aspiring artists and stylists! Good luck and thank you!
Best,
Rae Marlene
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Hi Jessica, I live in Brazil, and already a while since I am following your wonderful outfits on lookbook, you are very beautiful, talked about their outfits on my blog, to participate here as well and hope to see you on my blog too, lol. Success to you, have an awesome weekend, kisses.
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Your style is pure awesomeness...so I've emailed you a special invitation to Preshopp. You can start building your Style Influence before everyone else.
People with the most Style Influence will get the Perks in 2013!
Ijeoma xx
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pretty! I am half japanese as well. I LOVE being nihonjin! :D
Very nice really!
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Awesome site! I'm the same mix as you, half Japanese and half Caucasian
What kind of camera do you use? I love your photos!
@jared and rachel - yayyyyy hapas!!! <33
Hey!
I love your style, you're gorgeous! :)
I was wondering, what size do you wear of that AE Embroidered Denim Jacket?
@monika hey! thank you so much :) It's an XS :)
Oh, I saw earlier that you said you use a nikon d60 with 55mm lens. I am looking for a dslr and was wondering what you thought of it. Do you have to edit your photos much to make them look so stunning or is it the camera/photographer?
you are soo sooo incredibly pretty! I always see you on pinterest and you are such an inspiration :)
im so happy i found your blog. i'm full japanese and from hawaii so i knew exactly what "hapa" meant <3
Hey, Jessica! I find your blog very very inspirational - I too am a hapa (half Japanese, half Brazilian). Thanks for the eye make-up hints. Hope to hear from you soon!
♥Naomi
I just came across your blog--I absolutely LOVE it! Not only are you stunningly beautiful, you have a great fashion sense too. I recently started a blog and also hope to one day break into the fashion industry. Best of luck!
xx Laura of Skyscraping Style
I love your blog and your style!
I was wondering, what size do you wear of that black leather jacket from Choies?
Glad I stumbled across your blog. I'm a fellow Californian blogger. Will definitely keep following. Great pics.
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Hi!! I am also a hapa (half japanese, half french canadian), but the only other hapas I know of are my cousins lol.
At first when I was looking at your blog I was jealous that you were a hapa AND TALL... but then I just read that you are 5'4" (like me!) How do you choose clothes to make yourself look tall like that?
Thanks!
PS You're beautiful. Good work spreading how awesome hapas are ;)
Amazing mix! I'm half Chinese and half Macedonian!
Just found your blog and absolutely love it! :)
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Does Jessica R stand for Jessica Rabbit? :P
Hi Jessica, I just love your blog style and I hope that you enjoy your lifestyle as both Japanese and Caucasian.
Life in Japan
Your opinions are quite interesting, I enjoy reading what you write. Hope to hear more from you. You have been Subscribed.
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Hi Jessica, I find you an absolutely captivating beauty (aka HOT!) and wish you all the best. Love your fashions (and your legs!) I voted for you as instructed! :-)
nice blog
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you are so beautiful and your blog is perfect.
You are one of the most gorgeous women I've ever seen in my life. I can't believe you are not a model.
I miss you beautiful. Jess...you are beyond beautiful. I met several years ago on Tagged and I have never met a more amazing woman. Creative, passionate, talented, loving, and beautiful..inside and out. I love seeing all the incredible shot your sister takes..but truthful miss the candid pics of you with your dog or your artwork.
Nice blog !I love your it!
I would love for you to stop by my page too and hopefully you support me by following me! I can't wait for your next post.Thanks
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I just read your intro on your blog and the post on how you got started with fashion blogging...and I must say, you're really inspiring with such beauty and talent in what you do/love which is fashion and beauty! Its amazing how youve gone through many majors and found what you like to do. I first started my uni with business but I don't enjoy it so then I started thinking of interior design...but now I'm set on wanting to get a degree in graphic design. And then during and after my undergrad..keep on with my love for fashion and beauty. I'm a newbie with blogger...just started one. I'm so inspired by blogs like yours and Wendy Nguyen and Dulce candy and so many others. I feel like its a little harder for girls like me who wear the scarf to quickly get known and get around. I love you and your blog. Thank you :)
oh and I'm a mix of Indian and Taiwanese btw...haha loved your little explanation for the term hapa.
Hi Jessica this is Peter I was just looking for a post about fashion and i just found your blog. I wish you would update your blog daily to keeping in interaction of people all over the world
You have really various face Now i get what the Hapa means :)
You're gorgeous! I hope you make your dreams come true soon with regards to working in fashion!
May I ask how tall you are? :)
You're so gorgeous! Each and every pieces of the jewelries you are wearing just match perfectly with your clothes.
Your sense of fashion is uncanny and you're so beautiful. But nothing compares to your smile -it's iridescent! I love your blog.
You are drop dead gorgeous :) - totally love your work
I'm no fashion guru but I love the way you dress. I like a woman that has a sense of fashion like you and like a woman that dress like you. I've seen people blog pictures of you on Tumblr and every time I see a post of you, I'm always amazed. You're very beautiful as well. Keep it up. :)
That shirt of yours is to die for! I love your statement pieces. It's adorable. Where can I find those goods and is it available for shipping?
Wearing fashion dress & beauty look is the choice of mine. So I have so much interest on that. If you want to take the design of Nu fashion beauty to get more tips then touch with that.
Thanks for blogging! I like your taste in choosing accessories!
You are really beautiful! It seems like you don't have to go to a beauty salon anymore.
You look great in that outfit. I love what you did with your eyeshadow as well. I didn’t know that you are half Japanese because of your skin tone.
I think I found my soul sister! I'm also half Japanese, half American. My mother is Japanese and my father is American. I grew up in Japan 16+ years. I came to the US when I was 16 for college. I, too, went through a handful of majors until I settle with one.
I feel like we have so much and common and I can't help but to get excited that I came across your blog, Jess!!
I'm excited to follow along and keep in touch!
xx
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i'm a hapa for sure, as well! Although you look much more nihonjin than i do. i definitely got my dad's brown hair!
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