From micro-trends to the 'add to cart' reflex, I'm exploring how overconsumption, social media, and the constant need for newness have blurred the line between self-expression and compulsive consumption - and asking the question nobody wants to answer: would you still be buying it if you couldn't post it?

What really happens when you move to Tokyo alone at eighteen to work as a model? This is an honest reflection on the chaos, rejection, friendship, homesickness, culture shock, and unforgettable experiences that came with my first international modelling placement - from minivan casting days and 7/11 runs to shooting editorials, hiking mountains, and accidentally finding a second home on the other side of the world.