Rinka x Sweet Love T-Shirt
Tuesday, June 7th, 2011 | 83 Comments 
I should really change my perspective on the trials and tribulations of having SO MUCH I want to blog about. 
It’s more of a blessing than a curse probably. 
So a few weeks ago my Rinka x Sweet charity t-shirt I blogged about arrived! I’m quite pleased~~!! 
It’s so hard to get Rinka shirts or even Rinka collab items. But because this one had no “sold out” maximum it was easy! The graphic is an iron-on-like image of Sweet’s May Rinka cover: 
I was hoping it would fit a bit more, well, fitted. But I wasn’t really expecting it to. 
There were only 2 sizes made. M and L. So I went with M. Wish they had put out an S but can’t bitch too much. It’s for a good cause and it’s lovely 
Sadly Rinka has disappeared from her blog. Something’s definitely up. 
Her last real post was in April. Then a month later she posted gratitude for all the concerned emails but that she needed to rest a bit longer. My gut instinct is “pregnant.”
I’ve been checking Japanese entertainment news when I can but nothing has come out. Could just be in need of a long break. Her 38th birthday took place during this hiatus.
UPDATE:
SERIOUSLY AS I WROTE THIS IT WAS ANNOUNCED RINKA IS 5 MONTHS PREGNANT!
I knew eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet
//end update
So. Yeah. I miss all my Rinka inspo. Not just fashion but her blog always cheered me up. She lives life in such an honest way IMO. And I get courage from her blog sometimes when I need it.
Jenny posted at 9:58 pm ; Tuesday
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That shirt is absolutely beautiful!
xoxo
Thank you! I don’t have many t-shirts these days so it was a much welcomed addition!
HAHAHAHAHA the update’s hilarious
Her babies will be SO beautiful omo. Who’s her husband/boyfriend? :O
She got married to a man who’s in the business of construction about a year and a half ago after dating for 8 years. She keeps his identity a secret
Cute!! WHOA get ready for one beautiful baby
No one knows what her husband looks like LOL but I’m sure it’ll be lovely. Funnily enough my BFF is pregnant too. Just found out a few weeks ago so LOTS of baby news in my world right now.
OMG Congrats to her!!
Ah it would be fun to have a baby and raise it to be cool and into art and fashion and gardening and cooking …
I personally love the bigger fit to the tee~ you can wear it more ways, imho :3
I feel like she didn’t ‘fight the power’~ you know, the must get married && have kids asap thing *fail*
I had a feeling she was preggers when you first tweeted how she hadn’t updated her blog in a while… idk, I’m happy for her but also kinda sad because she was one of those role models I liked who were still childless, haahaa
I’m sorta torn. A few months ago I would have felt the same. Exactly the same. But recently my closest friend found out she was pregnant (they were wanting a baby for 2 years now) and it’s sorta put me into a different mindset when it comes to this sorta brave new world of babies.
I WANT THAT SWEATER, it looks cute baggy, its very on trend
I’ve really collected quite a number of cardi’s since last summer
i dont check her blog everyday but when i do it’s a lovely blog
i think she looks cute with or without make up
she’s a lovely girl and best of luck to her pregnancy adventure!
Thanks M, though once you said her face was ugly haahaahaa, change of heart?
I wanted that shirt! But alas, paying shipping would’ve been too expensive. It looks super cute on you though.
I remember when she announced her marriage on tv. That was such a shock because everybody thought she’d be unwed forever. She did look lovely in her wedding dress though. And now they’re going to have a baby! I’m so glad to see her happy.
Shipping & service fees really just… ugh. I hate that I had to use the service I used but there weren’t many other options for such a special order item. Sigh~~~
Ah yeah! I read all about her past! She was labeled as cursed to date b/c your career would begin to fail! After everything I understand why she keeps her husband’s identity on the DL.
what!? really!? she’s pregnant!? aaw thats sweet, even Marichan from MM married. That shirt is lovely >
Yup, it’s true!! Babies all around!
your outfit with the rinka tee looks so comfy! like you can curl up in a windowsill and sip some tea~ ah.
Sounds lovely :3
Wow you’re intuition was spot on!
I’ve sorta been waiting for it ever since she got married 2 years ago
I loved your update hahaha!
Even if the shirt isn’t fitted, it still looks amazing on you! I wish I was capable of layering clothes as well as you!
Thank you sweetie, so nice xD
very cute coord! love how the sweater brings out the pinks in the shirt!
ohwownews! i wonder if she’ll quit modelling? but tsubasa still models a lot, right, even though she’s got a kid.
Yeah, she isn’t sure yet. Right now she’s just concentrating on trying to stay well & strong according to her recent entry. I wonder too. Because she’s quite an independent model and not tied to any specific magazine. She has that TV show though too.
Good! I was worried. I’m sure she will be back to blogging once everything is returns to normal. I always wondered what age I should have my kids, but I’m way too young to be thinking about babies and the thought actually scares me to pieces. As for Rinka, I wish her happiness for this new chapter in her life! I bet she will look twice as beautiful.
Yeah I’m putting that decision off until I’m 30 LOL
This T-shirt is love
*O* U should make a hairstyle which Rinka has on this shirt. I’m sure u would look beautiful 
Awwww and she’s pregnant, finally ^O^
Awe thank you! I used to do my hair like that top bun sometimes, but now my hair is too short. Need a few more inches xDD!
such a beautiful shirt
Thanks Lissy~
ahh! she sounded really happy in the entry
I’m happy for her.
that’s a really cute shirt! I love that she helped fund raise for her country in a fashionable way!
Agreed! She’s also in a photobook with other talents that will give proceeds to victims as well.
Thats a great tshirt. Its a nice fit too. ^^
Thanks
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Heey Jenny, first of all, thank you for your comment on my blog! I’m so happy *___*
I’m reading your blog for a quite long time but I have to learn more about japanese fashion! Especially the model names! So..Rinka is a model, right? Do you know where I can get more infos :’( I want to learn more about her…
Thank you and I loooooooooooove your blog.
Well, there’s her official site and then her blog. If you just google Rinka or 梨花 wikis and career summaries should popup easily!
りんかーちゃんいつも美しいだよね！ Rinka chan is always beautiful! I’m sure she’ll be radiant as a mother
Absolutely! She always seems like a loving aunt
HOLY boy was I surprised to hear she was pregnant. Congrats to her! And I had no idea she was 38!! I knew she was in her 30’s but I assumed early 30’s… she looks gorgeous for 38! I hope i’m still so good looking when i’m nearly 40!
Sorry for the repeat post, but just read her latest blog entry, it’s sooo beautiful! I’ve never seen someone so forthcoming and honest about her experiences, I wish her happiness and I hope everything goes smoothly for her!
Yeah she posted that entry later last night (my time.) It’s really touching & heartbreaking but also inspiring.
You’re female intuizion is so good Jenny! So lovely Rinka will have a baby
D That’s so cute! As is the t-shirt! I had a little poster of her from the Sweet magazine on my cupboard in my apartment in Tokyo, haha! *rinkalove*
That’s cute! I have her “Newspaper” poster in my home office~~ inspo everywhere
this shirt is perfect!
I love it ;-)
xox
Thank you Jess~~!!
You are such a Rinka fan haha you even know when she is pregnant without actually knowing it :p
And honestly I looooooove that shirt *-*
I never wear t shirt but this one is amazing. I want to steal it from you! :p
Haahaaa! Well that & woman’s intuition maybe!?
I’m not a big t-shirt wearer either, so I’m glad this one turned out so great!
that is a super cute t-shirt
LOVE IT!!
Thanks!
Rinka is 5 months pregnant, it is fantastic, i love her and her blog miss me.
Your t-shirt is perfect !
I know, isn’t it!? She doesn’t know when she’ll return but she says her days are very uninteresting right now anyway LOL. Hope everything goes well for her~
38? I thought she was in her 20s
She looks great for her age and the shirt is cute. Even if it’s big, you look great 
and congrats to Rinka for her pregnancy.
Awe thank you. Yeah I don’t think it looks bad big, just hoping for more fitted but it’s ok
omg I didn’t figure out that Rinka is almost 40!! O___O She looks too stunning for her age. =.= Your T shirt looks good on you.
Haahaa, yup! She’s youthful in body & mind!
Awww I LOVE when JP models have babies…they seem so strong to have a baby AND keep their professions going….I think even though they may be young on our terms (definitely not on theirs), they are still good role models. Esp if they start new businesses and campaigns like many models tend to do after they “mature”. Instead of quitting and going into hiding, they make something of their new life- like starting children’s lines or helping mama mags/tv shows….It’s a new booming market after all! Congrats to her
It’s going to be a beautiful little family!
I must admit I was so happy when Rinka got married. At 38 she is sorta an idol and role model of mine on how to balance a youthful spirit but mature lifestyle.
PS. I just read her blog entry ;A; SO SAD. I’m soooo glad she’s finally having a healthy baby!! What a long journey it’s been for her…and now she has new hope! Now I’m even more happy for her ♥
I hold my breathe for her, in & out of the hospital, I hope the next few months go well for her~
wow great news! rinka’s baby must turn out to be a cutie! ^_-
i’ve been seeing so many pregnant ladies lately, it was a cold winter, huh?
and the t-shirt is super cute, i love how they left the lips in pink.
btw, talking about how you always get ispo from rinka’s blog, i always turn to your blog for inspiration. because your blog is so positive, i would use exactly the same words to describe it that you used to describe rinka’s. you live life in a honest way, it cheers me up, inspires me and gives me courage
Hahaha, I count backwards too because I know there are sooooooooo many November babies
))
Thank you so much for your kind words. Your blog is so wonderful and inspiring I’m surprised my little ole rambles do the same for you~~!!
)) And your new hair looks AMAZING!
Wow 5 months preggo?! How do these japanese models do it?! It seems like everyones hopping onto the baby bandwagon, especially here in ameriaca! Anyways, thats one cute shirt you got and tell me about having too much stuff! =P
Thanks!
about how rinka’s blog cheers you up at times when you might feel low, I just clicked on to your’s ’cause it cheers me up when i feel low
D: I don’t know what to say except that I’m filled with gratitude, thank you, I really want to keep on blogging for years & years
That’s such a gorgeous shirt !!
And wow, you’re gut’s pretty accurate. Well, I mean your intuition. Yeah, intuition sounds less… awkward.
LOL my grotesque guts know their stuff!
cute shirt (: it suits you!
Thank you dear
Wow, congrats to Rinka. I hope she’ll have a healthy baby~
Same here, she really just wants to be a Mom so much~~
YAAAAYYY!!
Cute! I’d bet she’d be a great Mom.
I do have a question about SMJ though; about how much was the shipping for it? I’m trying to see if its worth using it to order a bag or find another shopping service.
If possible go with some other service like Tenso or if you can buy it through Rakuten. SMJ is frustrating and expensive because they do special orders. Basically for me it’s a sorta last resort service because they’ll buy you ANYTHING from ANY site including pre-orders which is difficult to find in a service. But you’ll end up paying 3 times the original price with all the shipping & service fees added in.
Its from the Popteen shop. I looked at Tenso, but It doesn’t help that what I want doesn’t have a weight on it so I would have to estimate the weight for it. And I wouldnt want to spend $45 just on shipping.
Hmmm, well it’s best to assume shipping would be at least $20 for Japan to US then add on like $5~$10 for US shipping to your front door. Also SMJ charges a $10 “special order fee.” Every time I’ve used them it’s been between double the original cost of the item to triple lately because the US Dollar is so weak.
Thats going to be really expensive. I wish there was a cheaper way.
Thanks for your help!
Hmm, yeah Ai Otsuka did that too. She has just vanished! I wish they would still be active like Izumi Ikeda. She still blogs, she just switched to modeling for mommy magazines(Ninas).
I saw that the other day! She even has a Nina’s blog now!!
DD
Well I don’t know about Ai, but Rinka updated her blog later after the announcement saying she has had miscarriages in the past and is currently in & out of the hospital with this pregnancy. Saying said she would update her blog except all she does is eat & sleep so it wouldn’t be interesting. She’s basically bedridden at the moment. :( Hopefully Ai isn’t in the same position.
Haha great call! Glad to see I’m not the only one who had to disappear from blogging for months on end to deal with horrendous pregnancy symptoms
I know what you mean–You give me courage from your blog as well! ;D