I FOUND MY CALLING: SHIRO CAFE

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.
 

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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) 

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I MEAN...COME ON! Look at these walls!!!!! How perfect is this??????

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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.

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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! 

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You know you're in a hip place when the bathroom is just as well designed as anything else in the building...WOW. 

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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. 

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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!!