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Due to all the differences in this trip series, I didn't get to discuss or showcase the different outfits I wore throughout the trip! Fashion isn't always my #1, but it's something I do put effort into when I travel since I will only be bringing a select set of clothing.

Since the trip was only going to be 6 days with a full day's hike among it, I decided to just bring 4 sets of "real" (aka non-hiking) clothes - knowing I'd always be able to buy and wear something new if need be. I also had 1 set of clothes for the plane that I considered re-wearable if necessary.
This is what I brought with me to Japan for non-Fuji related activities including what I wore on the plane (minus the socks and small hair accessories):
OPs -

Separates -

Necklace, shoes, purse -

Unfortunately, since I wanted to take a lot of pressure off myself and S to capture the "perfect picture" every day of my outfit, I don't have the same reliable pictures I usually do for my trip posts. Because of that, I almost skipped out on this post because I live for consistency, but since this series is a bit of a misch match anyway, I think this follows the theme pretty well.

Day 0 - Plane outfit HNL to HND

OP: Liz Lisa striped peekaboo OP
Cardigan: Spinns COOLMOON V neck cardigan
Shoes: Liz Lisa platform sports sandals
Accessories: Liz Lisa butterfly necklace
Bag: Liz Lisa 2013 Royal Rose fukubukuro tote

If possible, I try not to rewear the same outfits trip after trip, but I feel like my best summer items have already been worn! This striped peekaboo OP is one that is great for hot weather and matched so well with the platform sandals, but since I didn't want it to be a main outfit (previously worn on Japan trip Summer 2015), I settled for just bringing it along by wearing it on the plane. The skirt is nice and roomy, and it was fine for the flight and arrival.

Day 1 - Assorted minimal shopping

OP: Liz Lisa fruits ring OP
Cardigan: Liz Lisa lace puff short sleeve cardigan
Shoes: Liz Lisa platform sports sandals
Accessories: Liz Lisa butterfly necklace
Bag: Liz Lisa rose quilted purse

Although I don't consider halter necklines the most comfortable, I really wanted to wear this OP because of the fun fruit print! Since I didn't want to be completely shoulder baring, I paired it with my short sleeve cardigan that was well used during my previous summer trip in 2014 for the same reason. I didn't want a high maintenance hairstyle or really worry about going through the trouble of curling it and it looking just like nothing after 1/2 hour in the heat, so I just french braided it to the base of my head and made pigtails. It allowed my neck to breathe a little more this way as well lol.

Day 2 - Fuji hike (ascent)

Top: Adidas long sleeve tee
Bottoms: Ideology Rapiddry colorblocked capri leggings
Shoes: Ahnu women's Sugarpine waterproof hiking boots + Darn Tough socks
Accessories: Adidas visor
Bag: CamelBak Sequioa 18L women's backpack

(I have somehow lost my poncho but it should have been in the flatlay!)
I only recently started to work out more, so I don't have a lot of choices for athletic clothes, but I knew I wanted to make sure my skin was protected with a long sleeve shirt since I'd be outdoors for an extended period of time. I didn't intend to occasionally need the poncho and the jacket on the way up, but it just depended on how much it rained on us that I put on or shed the outer as necessary.

Day 3 - Fuji hike (descent)

Top: Ideology Rapidry half-zip performance pullover
Bottoms: climbing pants borrowed from my mom + ski pants from an old ski trip
Jacket: North Face Arrowood trimclimate jacket
Shoes: Ahnu women's Sugarpine waterproof hiking boots + Darn Tough socks
Accessories: Adidas visor & Ralph Lauren sunglasses
Bag: CamelBak Sequioa 18L women's backpack

It's really cold at the summit of Mt Fuji, especially when the sun isn't yet out to provide some heat! My North Face triclimate jacket was great and I was definitely grateful for the ski pants as well - it really would have been miserable without them. It was also good that they were just layered over the outfit I had changed into at the mountain hut which is pretty similar to what I was wearing previously. When we stopped at the 8th station, I was easily able to just slip off the warm layers and be ready for the rest of the descent!

Day 3.5 - Liz Lisa shopping

Top: Liz Lisa lace sleeveless blouse
Bottoms: Liz Lisa sunflower parfair sukapan
Shoes: Liz Lisa platform sports sandals
Accessories: Liz Lisa butterfly necklace
Bag: Liz Lisa rose quilted purse

I honestly didn't expect to want to go out and shop after returning from our Fuji hike, but we were both feeling pretty good and didn't want to waste the day! After returning to the apartment at around 12:45, we did a surface clean and unpacking of our hiking gear, thoroughly showered and immediately got ready to go back out. Since I hadn't anticipate needing a real outfit for this day, I didn't have one in mind to wear and just decided to just throw on my separates which was the most casual coordinate of all my choices. It worked out because it matched my super lazy hairstyle (which started as a high bun but drooped throughout the afternoon). I didn't end up staying out for that long, but I did manage to get a lot done, so I'm glad I took the opportunity to go out!

Day 4 - Kappabashi and Liz Lisa Ikspiari

OP: Liz Lisa ice cream OP
Shoes: Liz Lisa platform sports sandals
Accessories: Liz Lisa ice cream motif necklace (purchased on Day 3), Liz Lisa gingham ribbon barrette
Bag: Liz Lisa rose quilted purse

We didn't have any real plans for this day, but ended up walking around the Kitchen Town near Asakusa which is just a long street with a lot of shops! It was really hot, so my hand fan came in handy. I'm glad I was wearing comfortable shoes and a lightweight dress.

Day 5 - Liz Lisa escapades with Ebony

OP: Liz Lisa x My Melody 11th collab vol 2 OP
Shoes: Liz Lisa ribbon wedge sandals (purchased on Day 3)
Accessories: Liz Lisa butterfly necklace, Liz Lisa ribbon clips from sunflower clip set (purchased on Day 3)
Bag: Liz Lisa rose quilted purse

It's always a joy to twin with Ebony. I wasn't in the rush to get ready in the morning, so I tried to do a slightly more involved braided hairstyle, and, simple as it was, it still took me almost an hour. However, it did stay put throughout the day and I liked that I was able to incorporate the little ribbon clips from the sunflower clip set! I chose to wear the ribbon wedge sandals to give my feet a break from wearing the platform sandals and was happy to encourage Ebony to buy the same pair from Machida 109.

Day 6 - Last minute shopping

OP: Liz Lisa sunflower OP (purchased on Day 3)
Shoes: Liz Lisa platform sports sandals
Accessories: Liz Lisa butterfly necklace, Liz Lisa sunflower clips (purchased on Day 4)
Bag: Liz Lisa woven ice cream bag (purchased on Day 5)

I used quite a few items purchased during the trip for this outfit! It could have been completely new items if I had chosen the other shoes, but I thought the platform sandals matched best and actually bought the sunflower OP in orange specifically because I thought it would be good with those, so I stuck with them. The sleeves of the OP didn't bother me as much as I had anticipated even in the humidity and a lot of shop staff in 109 commented on my sunflower covered look! The ice cream bag was also really fun to use and has so much space in it.

Day 6.5 - Plane outfit HND to HNL

OP: Liz Lisa striped peekaboo OP
Cardigan: Spinns COOLMOON V neck cardigan
Shoes: Liz Lisa platform sports sandals
Accessories: Liz Lisa butterfly necklace, Liz Lisa striped can can hat
Bags: Liz Lisa 2013 Royal Rose fukubukuro tote, Liz Lisa My Melody 2017 fukubukuro suitcase

As I guessed would happen, I didn't end up buying anything suitable to wear for the plane ride home during the trip. I washed my striped peekaboo OP using the washing machine at the apartment, and it was ready to serve its purpose again! I really think it's great for this because it's fashionable without being too showy and works in both Hawaii and Japan weather (+ day and night)! It also helps that it matched well with my striped can can hat that I wanted to wear so I wouldn't have to smash it in my suitcase.

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I'm sorry I'm not able to gif the individual outfits for this blog post, but please check out the video if you want to see my recreation of the outfits worn!

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Even though I feel like doing an outfits post as part of the trip series can be a little bit of a throwaway sometimes, I always have a small sense of accomplishment when I am able to come up with such a cohesive set of clothing for my trips (despite how short they may be). It was great to just bring and wear one pair of shoes for the majority of the trip! I probably could have even worn the platform sports sandals on Day 5 because they matched well enough, but I just wanted something a little less casual for meeting with Ebony. All in all, with this trip being so low key aside from the Fuji hike, I think I've said all I had to say about it!

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