I admit to have been idling a bit away from my website
HOWEVER I am buckling down, back to business and many more posts and updates will be up!!
So tune in!!

**First and foremost**
Fortunately/Unfortunately, I am running out of friend space on Facebook!!
So as an incentive to “Like” my fan page
ALL my images (photo shoots/real KS/events), mobile/status updates, etc have been moved here.

Asian Sirens interview (July 9, 2011)
Check out my exclusive interview with Mr. Charles *ahem* I mean Chris, here.

Words with Friends.
If you have the scrabble game app, add me! =]
username: kasumishimizu (really?! =P)
Let’s play!!

This is what BOREDOM looks like…

A glimpse of my MESSY room behind me >___<;

This is my Steve Urckle impersonation *“Did I do thattttttttt?”

This is my “sexy” look  =P *RAWR* hehe.

DIY: Nails =]

I never do my own nails because I always (I mean always) mess them  up!! But here is the first time I’ve done a little something special and it turned out okay!! =]

Out w/friends

Me and my “lover” Di  <3

Glammed up & ready to party!!

fAmiLia~

Me and my mommy!
I get made fun of because I still call my mom and dad “mommy” & “daddy”

WHAAAT?! I’m still a little kid<3

“GoGo dancing bootcamp”
Make-up done by: Miss Taylor Tanaka (my cousin. MUAH)

The pool hall

I love to go shoot a game of pool w/ my friends. Let’s play!! <3

WOMEN’S WORLD CUP!!

CONGRATS JAPAN!!!! THE WOMEN’S TEAM WON THE WORLD CUP IN SOCCER (vs. USA)
OMEDETOU GOZAIMASU!!!!!!
sporting my Japanese jersey and pride!

Well that it for today folks!
LOVE YOU ALL! XOXO KS

This post is in dedication to them… the 5 amigas.

So, we a few of my roomies & I decided to celebrate…. before you think we took out the shot glasses, we still have to study for finals next week!! Instead we had a very relaxing evening at the Wine Bar and then heading to Wokano to grab drinks and some delicious food

A bit dark… but my room mates look absolutely stunning<3

CHEEEEESE!!

Here are some other pictures<3

First, here some of my roomies and I went to Mai Tai bar [in Long Beach], literally WALKING DISTANCE from our place!!

We took the flowers from our drinks and put it in our hair<3
Fun times!
Ahem… that’s ALL juice in those cups!!

<3 What a fun night out!

@Wine Bar for another event <3

Apple juice? More roomie pictures *tear* I’m going to miss them!!

Last,

another memorable *um* [what I can remember of it at least] night with our friend Khoa and roomie<3

<3 I’m sorry its been so long that I’ve blogged.
Now that I am only a week from graduating, I will have posts up more often!!
Since you KNOW there is going to be a lot of celebrating to do =]

XOXO KS

Dear Diary,

It’s holiday time… and it doesn’t seem like it’ll stop raining anytime soon! Anyways, it’s been awhile since I last wrote and my goodness! I have a lot to talk about. A little recap since Babe Expo (10-28-10!!):

–Halloween

–Palm Springs (11/11-11/12)

–Glamourcon (11/13-11/14)

–Thanksgiving– Las Vegas (11/25-11/28)

–Mochitsuki (12/11)

–Really huge tree falling on house! (random but important) (12/19?)

Halloween:

So this Halloween I really wasn’t sure what to be.. I mean I admit I procrastinated on my costume and so it ended up becoming a mix between going to the club + pin-up + and nerd!! Hahaha not much of a suit but hey, I had fun!

My roomie Heidi & I @CSA’s Halloween bash

–Palm Springs

For one of my roomie’s 21st the crew: Rachel, Theresa, Heidi, and I (minus Lynae ) decided to take a little trip to Palm Springs to celebrate!! We did some shopping, ate at this BOMB restaurant and enjoyed the nightlife!! The next day we went to the zoo the “Living Desert” !! I didn’t get to ride a camel but there is always next time!!

@the Living Desert, I got to pet the sheep

Having some fun with the roomies<3 Where am I looking?

We spell the word “Hey” !!

Fierce pillow fight! You can see my pj pants under my dress

Shhh…. we’re hiding!!!

Palm Springs night life!! xOXo

Dinner @Spencers, I just ate the most delicious 3 course dinner! My roomies get down with the silverware.. I’m useless with a spoon

–GlamourCon

Wow! It was my first “official” event and I must say… I had so much fun! I met a ton of people and of course, because it is an event for Playboy, there were TONS of playmates there. On Saturday, Hugh Hefner even showed up for an appearance I didn’t have a chance to talk to him but I did get a good look<3 (More photos to come… but one of my favorites )

I love posing for the camera

–Thanksgiving!

Yes, for Thanksgiving my family went to Las Vegas…. (AGAIN!) I drove up with an hour of sleep in me (not the smartest thing I ever did) but we  got there safe and sound The food was DELICIOUSSSSSSSSSSS but there wasn’t any cream corn [my favorite!!] Welps.. at least everything else was yummy<3 The first night the crap table was hot and I made some money off video poker too   The other nights… not so much, but I didn’t lose too much! *Whew! Then at night I did some major shopping (esp. on Black Friday) @Premium Outlets & Fashion Mall. The highlight of the trip though, has to be seeing…… the JABBAWOCKEEZ (America’s Best Dance Crew Season 1 Champions)!! SuperCrew (Season ? Champs) also performed but it is one show you HAVE to see if you’re into good music and some AWESOMEEEEE dance moves!!

In front of the theatre CHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESE!

–Mochitsuki

Mochitsuki is an event at my temple where we make rice cake or “mochi” from scratch!! There are all these steps…

1. Cooking rice

2. Processing it and pounding to make it smooth (get rid of grain-y texture)

3. Make it into round mochi shape and let it sit for cooling

4. Wipe off powder

5. Weigh and wrap for packaging

Its a fun and …well, messy process! But its a lot of fun Here take a look at a table of “mochi” that I helped make

Its fun giving back to the community!!

–Random tree falling

I was eating lunch @a local Japanese market place when I am told about a tree that fell on top of a house! When I saw it.. it was literally less than a block away from where I was!! The tree was HUGE!! Here is a photo I took from my phone

IT’S HUGE! A photo was on the front page of the LA Times: December 20, 2010 !!

Well there’s a brief recap. I’m home.. still need to finish up some holiday shopping! The rain WILL NOT STOP COMING DOWN! (I love the rain but not when I’m sick *sniffle*)

Until next time,

KS

Still new to the scene… I had no idea what to expect when I got there
It didn’t help that….I completely forgot to wear a costume!! o.O
(HAHA)
But it was okay, I still met a ton of really great people and had so much fun!
I even saw friends of mine from “collegebeat” (a broadcasting group @CSULB) at the event
and had a private interview with them!

Overall, I was also extremely pleased to see so many people <3
and felt more then ready for glamourcon in November

Babe Expo flyer

Strutting my stuff on the stairs

Up-close and personal!!

More photos to come!!!
Keep an eye out for updates!

xoxo Had so much fun, can’t wait for the next event!
See you there!

KS

October 3, 2010 @Torrance

Aren’t you glad you CAME?
[Ok, that was it for corny jokes]

My very first model event.
I got to meet a lot of great people: photographers, models, and new friends!!
There was go-go dancing& the beautiful Jasmine Mai was MC.
I had so much fun, I can’t wait for the next event!!
I’m so glad I “CAME” [Ok ok, NOW I'm done! ]

Photos courtesy of: GB “autoshowevents”

Helloooooooo! I’m KS. Check me out!

Posing for the camera
*Smiles*

CAME was so much fun!
Don’t forget to come visit me @glamourcon

xoxo KS

Want to see more photos? Want more model event news?
Click here: here

Starting the month strong!
Finally designed my very own logo & fan cards!
[with the help of handy dandy Drake, thanks!]

Logo

Logo description:
The “kanji” or character on the bottom right stands for
determination and it rests on the petals of a “sakura” or cherry blossom flower.
Why?

Simple.
Success is not given to you, you have to work for it.
You have to be determined.
You have to view obstacles as hurdles and adapt according.
Part of this growing process is growing thicker skin too.
The modeling world is tough and you have to learn to accept criticism, and move forward.

By being determined, I have grown or “blossomed” [as cherry blossoms do ] and have had much success!
I think this logo captures me well, what do you think? :]

Fan cards

[Front]

[Back]

What are fan cards?

They are business sized cards that I will be handing out at various events!

Fan cards are for promotional use only, all images are under the ownership by their respective photographers.

Get them while their hot!

Team name: SB Ninjas
Place: 3rd place.
Personal awards: All Star

Yeah, yeah, yeah.. Now for the fun stuff <3

The games are finished, the [craps] tables are cold, what else is there to do? [hehe]
Well, lucky for us (my roomie, Rachel &I), we receive a call….

My sister, “we’re heading to club Vanity, you guys down?”

I think you know what we said

OF COURSE!

The night’s menu:

Pre-partying in Main Street
Ride: hummer limo
bottle service+club Vanity.

Rachel and I, pre-partying in Main Street. *Cheeeeeeeeeeeese* =D

Taking a ride down to the club…

Sisterly love <3 Do we look alike? (Correct answer: NO! =P)

Work hard.
Play HARDER.

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<3 KS

*PEACE!
Fooling around @Flamingo spa
waiting for my massage
YES, I am make-up-less
and
YES, this picture is blurry >__<;

*Cha-ching! $$$

….
Not really, this is my FIRST machine!
and it took my money!
No wonder I’m a craps girl

Video poker = 2nd place
or 3rd after blackjack?
Hmm…

*Mmmmm….
Had to indulge with some delicious cheesecake from Jean Philippe’s
They have this incredible (real) chocolate fountain!

*Time to party!

Rockin’ with my *ahem* soda *ahem* filled guitar
What? The trip was for my 21st bday, what do you expect?

Thanks sis & brandon for the guitar!

<3

For some reason, I look so pale in all my pics!!! O.o

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Forever 21

Forever 21 is the super fashion chain that has definitely made a name for itself ! Their clothes come in a variety of styles, colors, and sizes– it is almost impossible not to find something you like! It doesn’t hurt that when you walk through the door, there are cheerful employees greeting you at the door!

One of the best perks of the store, is that each section plays up a whole new style entirely that are distinctively different from the others. One moment you pass through hi-fashion runway clothing with bright flashy colors and  the next section may be classically beautiful and elegant with pearl necklace and lace-y trimmed dresses. The store doesn’t just stop with clothes either: they sell a variety of different jewelry, shoes, bags/purses, and accessories that you can pick-up by the check-out!

I admit that I was not always the ‘Forever 21 girl’ I am now but my loyalty was won and I  can not resist their irresistible styles that come in such affordable prices!

One weekend in L.A.,

my good friend Diane and I stopped by Third Street Promenade to run some errands and had to make a *ahem* “quick” trip to Forever

Here is what went down:

*Thoughts: I hope they have my size !!

oOo SO cute!

Diane in a swarm of clothes

Over there?

I don’t see anything!!

There was so much to pick from, you KNOW I had to buy a few things

Colored shorts are DEFINITELY a hot buy this summer ! They add a little extra something to an outfit — and at Forever, they range from about $9 – $17/ a piece.

So, of course I had to buy one….

Okay, two but they were really cute<3

I am definitely a HUGE fan of Hello Kitty! This comfortable top was a must-buy! Besides, its vintage

The weather is picking up and summer has made its presence known. Unfortunately the strap for my one-piece black swimsuit broke
(I have to get it fixed) and is in the midst of getting fixed………. SO I thought I might as well get another hot one piece while the other one is in repair
Can’t ever have too many swimsuits !!

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Last weekend (June 19, 2010) I took on my first salesmodel position for Push Models managment @CVS stores in Lawndale.

Maybelline was promoting their newest product “Falsies” mascara!

For you ladiesssssssss out there, this is one product you definitely should look into!

But for your convenience, I have made a list of facts for you here!!

First off, like the name suggests, “Falsies” mascara gives the appearance of false lashes! —Without the difficulty and annoyance of sticking on fake lashes!!

~3X MORE lashes = 300% MORE volume: delivers a full set of voluminous, bold, fanned out lashes

~An Innovative Forumula:
a. Pro-Keratin and Fiber enriched formula gives lashes visible “intensity”, that fills in the gaps between sparse lashes

b. The patented ‘Spoon’ shaped brush helps fan lashes out, making it easy to apply!

~According to consumer tests: “Falsies” mascara exceeded consumer expectations in comparison to most all other current volumizing mascaras on the market!

Give “Falsies” from Maybelline NY a try instead!!

*I took a couple of a photos with my camera phone but they turned out to be SO tiny in size.. I don’t think they would be worth posting >___<;
Boo! Next time<3