First i started my day with a big bowl of fruits, organic cereals and yogurt and with a cup of fresh organic coffee from Peru. And, then I jumped in my AUDI Q5 and drove my 2 boys to school.

Afterward I met my friends Andrea, Tina, Asami and Hiroko at Maria H.’s shop in Aoyama, because Maria was having a sales today (and she will have within the next few days).

I bought the Caftan that Hiroko is modeling above on the picture, and plus, the one piece swimsuit to wear underneath. I am going to Kona in Hawaii in 2 months for Thanksgiving also I will be happy to wear it there.

Go check it, …. it is easy to find and she has many amazing swimsuits on sale from this summer collection!.

Maria’s website again is http://www.mariahietanen.com/

Then, I went to Mars The Salon to have my nails done and a pedicure. Two hours of quiet time and pampering time. here with Asami and my 2 pretty and friendly nailsits.

(Someone ask mebefore about my dress…. I bought it a few months ago in Harajuku, at Topshop, it was a special collaboration with a designer that i love,

To go to Mars….

I felt asleep and woke up very relaxed… then I went to Toni&Guy in Harajuku to have my highlights done as well as a cut by Sunao. I met Chiaki one of my student from my DVD series. I was really happy to see her. She looked great and Sunao had just cut and colored her hair and she looked happy and so confident… when I remeber how she was when i met her at the audition… incredible! Well you will have to wait until my DVDs come out around the end of November…. you can see my hair is wrapped into many pieces of aluminium! I look like a nuclear plant!

Then my personal naturopath Kitahara sensei came to see me to talk about my latest hormone test results…. I will have to explain more about what I am doing since 6 months ago to be-feel-younger….. in another post!

I read two magazines ELLE and VOGUE UK. Love the fashion for this winter, very chic! I read a story about friendship, very nice. Friendship is so important to me… it is like an engine that keeps me going, growling, growing! Thank you Andrea for my nice summer gift, a McQueen long flashy pink t-shirt, you are the sweetest!

My nails as always… turquoise blue. I cannot stop doing the same color, like a signature.

And my latest bag… i love! Another one from Marc Jacobs (hum… I am really addicted!). It is perfect for any occasion….. from being a Mom in the morning, having lunch with friends, during working hours in the afternoon and for diner out at night.

Then I went back to the Chanel building on Omotesando and straight to the B2 where I parked my Q5. How many parking charge only a maximum of 2,000 yen for the whole day? And take you up and down seated inside your car (air-conditionning very important in Ausgust in Tokyo!) in a giant elevator???!!! yes, your car inside the elevator with you!

As you can see, I am always the only one parking my car from the front…. but it is perfectly parked!

Actually, the only place as well, where the parking attendant does not run toward me screaming DAMME! (NO!) because he wants me to turn my car around!!…. do not ask the reason, I could never get the answer (and I perfectly understand Japanese ))

Can you see the elevator? I am ready to get in,,,, driving my car. You should try it next time. The entrance is inside the street located on the left side of the Chanel shop, again, on the Omotesando avenue.

By for today! Wrroooommmmmm!!!

Going to bed, already 10 pm and tomorrow early I am going to Nagoya for a big conference, with many Japanese TV productions, and I MUST look good (>>>). Gambaremasu!

English text follows below

様


いつもMARIA H.をご愛顧いただき、ありがとうございます。

まだまだ暑い日が続いておりますが、いかがお過ごしでしょうか。

さて、MARIA H.では、9月1日よりプライベートセールの実施を予定しております。
今回スイムウェア/クローズが、50%〜OFFとなります。

また、 2010年 Autumn/Winter Collectionも近く入荷いたします。

さらに期間限定で、キッズのためのウェブセレクトショップ “Abi Loves…” のcollectionもやってきます！
スイス出身のデザイナーによるブランド。普段ウェブでしか手に入らない、素敵な子供服をお店にてお買い求めいただけます。

MARIA H. Boutique へのご来店を、心よりお待ち申し上げます。


◇ News ◆
営業時間変更のお知らせ

2010年9月1日より
火曜日 – 金曜日 :  12:00 – 18:00
土曜日 :  12:00 – 19:00

◇ Shop Information ◆
www.mariahietanen.com
107-0062 港区南青山3-14-10 シプレ南青山B1

Dear all,

YOU MUT GO!!! there is a private sale from Sep-1 at MARIA H. boutique.
The swimwear and clothes are now available at 50% or more discount!

Also, with the kids select web-shop, “Abi Loves…”.
Abi Loves…collection will be available only for limited period at MARIA H. boutique.

We look forward to welcome you!


◇ News ◆
New Opening Hours (from Sep-1)
Tuesday – Friday :  12:00 – 18:00
Saturday :  12:00 – 19:00

◇ Shop Information ◆
www.mariahietanen.com
Shipure Minami-Aoyama B1F, 3-14-10 Minami-Aoyama,107-0062,Tokyo

Dear Ines,

My name is Nao Samejima, I go to an elementary school. I used to live in Tokyo but I live in Nagasaki now due to my father’s transference. I had a great chance to take a picture with you and Emiri-san when I went to the 2010 kick-off event. Do you remember me? I was really grateful that you posted it on your blog…. Thank you so much. I will be in Tokyo from August 17th. Could I see you sometime soon?

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直ちゃんへ

フランスから東京に昨夜帰国し、今朝直ちゃんからの手紙を読みました。連絡をくれて本当にありがとう、また東京に来る時は是非連絡をちょうだいね。今回直ちゃんに会いたかったけれど、おそらく既にもう長崎に帰っていると思うから、、、。

私から愛を込めてアドバイス。学校で頑張ってたくさん勉強してね！日本で良い教育を受けられることは、本当に感謝すべき贈り物なのだから。実際、世 界中には学校に通いたくても通えない子供達がたくさんいるのよ。良い本と新聞をたくさん読んで、世界で何が起きているのかを知る事が大切よ。若い時から脳 をたくさん使って直ちゃんの知性をたくさん磨いてね。

自分自身を信じて、いつも前向きに物事を考えてね。そして大きな夢を持ってちょうだい、そしたら直ちゃんの人生はとても素晴らしいものになるわ！

たくさんの愛を込めて、イネスより

Dear Nao chan,

I found your letter this morning when I arrived home from France. So sweet of you to keep in touch with me and to let me know when you are in Tokyo. I would have loved to see you but I suppose that you are already back in Nagasaki….

All my love, be serious at school, give the best of yourself! Because being educated is the best gift that your country Japan is giving you… do not take it for granted, in fact many children would love to be able to attend school anywhere n the world.

Read good books and newspapers. Be aware of what is happening in the world. Grow your brain and your intelligence now that you are still young.

Believe in yourself and think positive always. Dream big my little Nao and your life will be big and fabulous!

Much love, Ines

Weae ready to leave the house, direction the airport in Montpellier. My Father decided to snap some memories pictures.

Here, with Eliane my sweet lady who takes care of our home in France all year around.

In the center, my dear friend Ghyslaine Gautier, the founder of the big Spanish cosmetic house specialized in algae, called Algologie.

Together with my loving, supportive & protective parents: Monique & Pierre Ligron

Sad to leave France and our family….we are saying goodbye to my Dad at the airport gate. Pretending crying, but actually feeling like it, indeed….

See you soon because we are back in Tokyo now!!