Japanese minimalism...
perfectly curated white and blue walls...
incredible JAPAN MADE fragrances...
incredible JAPAN MADE makeup...
strong coffee....
berry+ricotta cheese pancakes...
I HAVE FOUND MY CALLING...the SHIRO CAFE IN JIYUGAOKA, TOKYO.
So...SHIRO is a cosmetic company I first found out about when I stumbled upon it at my local train station. I was immediately drawn to the immaculate white walls and perfectly positioned tiny bottles of fragrances, lotions and soaps...and my obsession began right away. Since then, I've collected (and gifted) quite a few of their cosmetics! This past Saturday I finally got to experience the SHIRO cafe in Tokyo!! YES, LORD! (btw..."shiro" means "white" in Japanese...how appropriate)
I MEAN...COME ON! Look at these walls!!!!! How perfect is this??????
The whole building was two stories...with the cafe and cosmetics up top and more household items and a make-up station down below. I went with my friend Yuki and we ordered some of the yummy food of the menu...she got the Mango pancakes while I got the berry ricotta ones....AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGNESS.
All of the products made by Shiro are sourced and produced in Japan. For example, they have KOMBU (seaweed) face wash, SAKE lotion, FLAXSEED oils, and a bunch of other amazingly healthy things for your skin. Oh...how I dream to have a vanity covered in this stuff!
You know you're in a hip place when the bathroom is just as well designed as anything else in the building...WOW.
After Yuki and I ate, we cruised around the shop where I eventually got a free make-up trial using Shiros new bronzer and blush...and I was sold!! Such good products.
I also befriended Maki, the lady who tested the make up on me and gave me a free manicure too! I told her my new dream is to work for Shiro and she happily agreed that it would be a good place for me :)
let's pray they open one in LA soon!!