Timeless Checkered

 Photographed by Marissa Alves

FUR COLLAR SCARF & KNEE HIGH SOCKS: Japan
CHECK DRESS: Thrifted via Buffalo Exchange
SUNGLASSES: Free People
PLATFORM HEELS: ShoeDazzle


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This set was shot a while ago, but I didn't have a chance to share. I was asked to model for a school project of my photographer friend Merissa. The main purpose was to create an editorial photoshoot with a concept emphasizing dark theme and lots of action. We went with dark make up with red lips and wearing heels to create a sense of being "tall and powerful". 
We shot a couple of outfits, and this is the first set of them. Although it was my first time working with her, I super-enjoyed her photographing me -- an amazing photographer, I have to say!

My styling for the first outfit is to achieve the combination of past, modern and future.  The checkerboard dress emphasizes the 60's vibe and is paired with knee high socks and platform heels to embrace the modern. I finalized this look with hair ponytailed on the top hanging down over my face which worked well as I focused on posing. As she pressed the shutter, I tried to embody a sense action and movement, bringing in some unnatural, awkward poses to give a surreal, modern tension.

I hope you enjoyed the first editorial photos and stay tuned for the others which are totally different  and just as exciting!


Have a nice day ;) ♥


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Gray Matter

Photographed by Eric Paguio 

GRAY BEANIE: ASOS

MIRROR AVIATOR SUNGLASSES: H&M

GRAY TOP & BIG SIZE KNIT  CARDIGAN: NOWiSTYLE

BLACK SKINNY JEANS (similar HERE): Old Navy

SPIKED LACEUP BOOTIES & GEOMETORIC EARRINGS: Charlotte Russe

SILVER NECKLACES: Forever 21

FRINGE LEATHER BAG: ebay

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Hi LOVEs! Happy Monday <3 

How was your weekend? In Seattle, we have been having super nice weather for the last several days and it's been amazingly beautiful, especially when the sun sets. Also we Seattleites are all still super-hyped about the recent Seahawks win against the 49ers that has us headed to Super Bowl!!!! :)
My weekend was pretty nice, too! I had a great day at work, and my friend came over to my place. Our time together was both encouraging and inspiring for both of us. You know, girl talk always helps to cheer me up and get a load off my chest. 

Oh by the way...I can't believe that January is almost over!!  I gotta get those winter styles in before it turns to spring!

How do you feel about wearing an all-gray outfit? To me.... HECK YES!!! If you know me well or have followed me for a long time, you know that I loooooooooove wearing colors!!!! So you might not have guessed that I would got for an outfit that didn't feature lots of bright colors. In fact, I don't think I had ever tried out an all-monotone look before today's outfit. But I must say that it works!

Now, the color of gray isn't a color you might associate with "impact", but it is essential to have some gray basics in your wardrobe such as a sweater, coat, blazer, trousers, hats, or even shoes! If you incorporate it into your outfits you can effortlessly create classic and sophisticated looks. You can even update your outfits by adding a touch of gray, as well! I believe that you've seen tons of fashionistas/fashionistos in the world wearing grays throughout the last year, and they fashionably manged to style them! I was completely fascinated and inspired by how well they dressed in grays, and I really wanted to add the color to my ensemble. Boom! Here is what I have achieved!!

I can't help but saying I love this look so much! I put it together with basic items. However, the whole outfit shows the power of gray! This awesome long knit jacket from NOWiSTYLE is one of my favorites this season! It's incredibly warm and so trendy!! Due to my short height, I am kind of hesitant to wear long-length clothes, but this is a total exception! You know what I meant?! I completed the look pairing these Charlotte Russe spiked lace-up booties (These are crazy, aren't they?), ebay a fringed leather bag, and H&M mirror aviator sunglasses to give a touch of that 'rock star' vibe.. 

The monochromatic looks are still going strong in 2014; I can't wait to rock them in my spring looks! In addition to that, I am completely excited to buy some pastel clothes and accessories to prepare for spring and combining them with gray! I already know what to purchase! hehe 

Have a great week sweeties! ♥

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Turtleneck Striped Oversize Knit

Photographed by

Justin Swain

TURTLENECK STRIPED OVERSIZE KNIT SWEATER: NOWiSTYLE

BEADED BELT & PATTERNED SCARF(MENS): Isabel Marant pour H&M

PASTEL MINI BAG(similar HERE): TOPSHOP

STUDDED BOOTS - Zurich: JustFab

FAKE GLASSES: Urban Outfitters

NECKLACE & EARRINGS: Forever 21

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Hi LOVEs!

If you live in a comparatively cold area, what kind of outfit could you choose that keeps you warm and snug while still being stylist? One of the outfit options could be to throw on a turtleneck. Don't you agree?

You see, turtlenecks definitely offer plenty of great styling opportunities -- they work when simply layering, they can be your featured statement piece, they can be paired with some head-tuner accessories, etc.... Now that's a flexible yet stylish piece of clothing!

I personally was not a big fan of the turtleneck, but I noted that they are currently one of the big hits this season. So I decided to try one out and incorporate it into an outfit. Guess what? I have been converted! Especially when the turtleneck is as fabulous as this oversized stripe knit is! I like the grey and blue combo, which is a pretty rare combination to me! This knit is actually REALLY oversized for me, so I tied it up around my waist with a beaded belt to make it a bit more fitting. Since I wanted to go for a playful yet intellectual look, I styled it up with a pair of fake glasses (my favorite one, btw!) and a bun. I couldn't resist adding a sense of edginess by wearing

these killer studded boots from

JustFab.com

! This knit itself is quite warm. However, I finished the look with a patterned scarf so that I could be extra cozy :)

How will you be wearing turtlenecks this season?

I hope you like my turtleneck ensemble and stay tuned for other looks featuring turtlenecks!

Enjoy your day 

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Roaming In A Statement Jumper

Photographed by Aiyana Yuki

MILITARY CAP & JUMPER: Isabel Marant pour H&M
DENIM MINI SKIRT: Thrifted
LEOPARD BOOTS: SHOECULT by Nastygal
BAG: JustFab
RINGS: H&M, Forever 21 & Charlotte Russe
EARRINGS: Charming Charlie 

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Hi LOVEs! Happy Monday :))) Did you all have a wonderful weekend??
Last Friday I went to my friend's farewell party. It was such a blast <3 Not only did I met tons of new  people, we partied and had an amazing time until freaking 7am!!!! She is from Taiwan. We don't get to hang out all the time, but we both know we are good friends. She has been supporting my fashion and dreams for a while and whenever she sees me, she always gives me lots of compliments on my outfit! We always end up talking about old fond memories, and  how we've both grown up since then...
You know, I love living in America because I know my life belongs here. I feel like the dreams I have only make since in America. Nonetheless, one of the hardest moments is saying good bye to my beloved friends that leave/will leave the states. I never get used to that. Anyway, I was so pleased to see her for the first time in a long time. Especially right before she is moving back. I wish her all the best because she also has her dreams in Japan!!!! :)

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I believe that you are very familiar with this fabulously amazing jumper!! It's one of the popular collection pieces from Isabel Marant x H&M last year. Ever since I've brought this one, I've never stopped loving it!! haha

This jumper is seriously a standout winter essential. It looks warm and cozy while being extremely stylish! I paired it with a denim mini skirt and leopard boots, for a more casual look. If you have seen my fall/winter outfits, you might notice that my outfits can't be completed without HATS! I am kinda sad that it covers up the saved side though. This lovely navy military cap is also my pickup from the collection, and I am so in love with it! Just the hat itself has the french vibe. So adding it to any outfit can effortlessly upgrade your look.
Don't shy away from the pastel colors this season!! Pastel pink is my current obsession! With it, I added just right amount of the sweetness to my bag, and a different pink to my lippie.
I really like this look because it combines both casual and chic feeling in it!


Hope your new week is going well!
As always thanks for stopping by! ♥

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Leo, White & Burgandy

 Photographed by Justin Swain

LEOPARD COAT, FUR SCARF, EARRINGS & CRYSTAL BARRETT : H&M
TOTE MINI BAG: Rebecca Minkoff
KNEE-HIGH BOOTS: JustFab
RED ROUNDED SUNGLASSES: ShopRoxx
BRACELETS & WATCH: Charming Charlie
WHITE FUZZY KNIT: c/o NOWiSTYLE
QUILTED FLORAL A-LINE SKIRT: Forever 21 

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Hi LOVEs!
After I shaved the side of my hair (which has been a liberating fashion adventure for me!! ), I've shown a tendency to wear more 'cool' and 'edgy' clothes that complement my hair style. But when I came across this so girly-inspired quilted skirt at Forever 21, my inner feminine spirit just had to be appeased, and I bought it without hesitation. Since I went with the skirt, then how about a nice sweater? This one from NOWiSTYLE is just right, since fuzzy knits are very on right now. They are so cozy and warm. But most importantly, they are strikingly eye-catching! And this white sweet knit with its super lovely details around the shoulder is such an irresistible piece. While it keeps you warm, that details add a touch of sex appeal without having to actually cover your neck during the frigid weather!!!  

To elevate the girly vibe, I paired these burgundy velvet knee-high boots to the skirt's red rose prints, which really ties the look together. These boots actually could be worn in another way by folding the top hems. However, for this look the folded hem just didn't work, so I went with the straight boots and for a touch of cuteness I did DIY which I added the little lace-up details on the back. I am truly glad with the result because they look cuter from both front and back!

I believe that this outfit is adequately cute without a coat. But if you need a coat, I also am very fond of this leopard coat and fur collar scarf. Red (boots) and leopard prints are definitely one of my favorite combos. The Rebecca Minkoff Tote Mini is a simple but wonderful accessory, especially the way I slung it across my body, for a sophisticated finish.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day ♥



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"LOVE" is Everywhere

Photographed by

James Chrosniak

PURPLE SHORT RIB BEANIE (similar HERE): ASOS

OVERSIZED SCARF: Forever 21

BIKER JACKET (similar HERE): H&M

'LOVE' PRINTED DRESS - Cutout Neck Printed Midi Dress: c/o Charlotte Russe

LEATHER BOOTIES - FEARGHUSA: ALDO

M.A.B TOTE MINI: Rebecca Minkoff

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One of my favorite words in this entire universe is "LOVE". And not just because it is party of my Japanese name. This world could not work without LOVE, and it is a common sentiment that all humans share across the world, right?

When the awesome

Charlotte Russe

team sent me this

LOVEly dress

, I was just speechless. This is so me, and I'd been looking for a monochrome one-of-a-kind dress for a long time. Not only do the "LOVE" graffiti prints make this dress stand out, the cutout along the neck and slit sides are inviting, flattering and so... wow! I love any dress offering details that elevate sex appeal. On top of that, the dress is winter-appropriate because it offers long-sleeves. That means I don't have to freeze in this Seattle cold weather in the name of good style. This dress can be presented  in a multitude of ways. Of course you can wear it simply as it is, just like how I did here. You can add a bit more and layer it up with a chunky knit over the dress. You could also use the upper part as a top and put on any type of bottoms. This bodycon dress is by far an absolute statement piece. 

I kept the black and white theme going on by paring it with black sheer tights and my new

ALDO

leather booties

, which I adore so much! To be honest with you, they are a bit uncomfortable, and I can't walk for a long time in them. Even still, I wear them occasionally due to their beautiful leather texture and fantastic side view. I chose a 

H&M

cropped biker jacket and wrapped up in a

Forever 21 

oversized scarf to bundle up. They work together to create an edgier look.  

I've been in love with this

Rebecca Minkoff

M.A.B Tote Mini

that I've given as a Christmas gift. The fabric is insanely cool and it has two different faces in the back and front. Either with or without the strap, it is such a fantastic go-to-bag!      

Happy Friday 

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My Favorite Mickey Cropped Sweater

  Photographed by Aiyana Yuki

MANY MICKEY FACES CROPPED SWEATER: Forever 21
LEATHER CAMEL SKIRT: c/o NOWiSTYLE
PINK GOLD HIGH HEELS (similar HERE): TOPSHOP
TARTAN PEACOAT: Old Navy
BAG: Steve Madden
BLACK TIGHTS: Nordstrom Rack
BERET HAT: Japan
GOLD BUCKLE BELT: Thrifted via Crossroads Trading Co.

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Hi LOVEs!!!! When you were a little kid, where was the funnest place in the world for you? The zoo? An amusement park? Perhaps an aquarium? I think many of you would agree with me when I say that for me it was 'Disney Land'!!!! Unfortunately, I didn't have many chances to go there whether young or old, but even still Mickey is one of my all-time favorite characters, and he is popular around the world!

On a recent trip to Forever 21, I was super duper happy because I finally, FINALLY found the ideal and cutest Mickey sweater I had been looking for! This sweater has become my best holiday sweater yet, and the print with its variety of Mickey  faces is really what makes this sweater!!!! It's not too kiddy, but pretty enough to catch the eyes. For winter, you need a statement sweater, and this sweater should no doubt be ranked in.

I paired it with my new camel round skirt c/o NOWiSTYLE and then slipped on my TOPSHOP pink gold heels to emphasize my girly theme. Whenever I want to go for a feminine style, I have a tendency to style up with a beret ( I have more than 5!!!!) just like today's post. If you don't have a time to style your hair,  throwing a beret hat only takes a few seconds to give your look a smattering of sophistication! When it's a little cold for just a sweater alone, I like to throw on this tartan check peacoat. Anytime I want to add a bit of color to brighten my look, some colored outwear is the perfect item for the solution.

So...do you have any Mickey motif items?
Happy Monday ♥

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Hello Twenty Fourteen!!!!!

Photographed by Justin Swain

WHITE FAKE FUR COAT (similar HERE or HERE): c/o NOWiSTYLE
GREY TOP & GOLD BRACELETS: c/o Charlotte Russe
HOUNDSTOOTH LEGGINGS (similar HERE, HERE or HERE): c/o NOWiSTYLE
STUDDED COLLAR NECKLACE: ASOS
BAG: Kate Spade
BOOTS: Steve Madden
SUNGLASSES (similar HERE): Free People
SUSPENDERS: Appendix to Japanese Magazine ViVi

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HAPPY NEW YEARS 2014!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi LOVEs!
How was your New Year's Eve & Day?? I really hope you had a wonderful and exciting time!!
Thank you very much for your big support and love for my fashion last year! There were a lot of times that I would have given up on my dreams, but your continuous support saved me countless times! :) I will keep doing my best to give you wow photos and share my 'unique' style continuously in 2014!!!!

My first outfit is all about what I adore. A white faux fur coat, houndstooth leggings, a Kate Spade bag, and suspenders <3 I already have a few faux fur coats but didn't have a white one, and you have no idea how much I love my new one c/o NOWiSTYLE. Although it's a plain design, this coat is super fab and amazingly warm, and once you put it on, you can instantly create a chic vibe. As you may notice, this coat doesn't have either snaps or zippers so I used my belt with an awesome gold buckle to tighten around my waist. I have shorter legs, and this easy and small twist creates magic to make my legs longer and to balance out my height!

How amazing are these houndstooth leggings?  Handstooth prints are one of the must-haves for winter, and this leggings are just so perfect. If you get bored with a regular look, just adding or switching to any hounds tooth item would change your whole look, making it more trendy and eye-catchy! Another piece I definitely can't resist is suspenders. They are absolutely one of my current obsessions! I can say that this look wouldn't have been completed if suspenders were not worn. Don't you agree?? And I didn't wear them attached straight from the leggings because I wanted to wear them loosely to be a playful looking. I think I could say that the studded collar necklace adds an extra subtle essence to my look as well!
Of course, my favorite Kate Spade bag always severs as an outfit's standout piece thanks to its color and leather texture!


Have a lovely weekend!!!! 

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HEART what you LOVE ♥

 Photographed by Justin Swain

'TEDY'AUX FAR PEA COAT & MINI BAG: TOPSHOP
HEART PRINT SHIRT (similar HERE & HERE) : c/o NOWiSTYLE
BOY FRIEND JEANS: VIVA YOU (Japanese brand)
PINK WEDGES: UrbanOG
BRACELETS: Charming Charlie

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Hi LOVEs!!!!!
Can you really believe that there is only ONE more day left till the new year... Time definitely passed so crazily fast!!!!
When looking back on my year of 2013, it was such a big start for me as a blogger just because I finally made a decision to pursue my dreams in America, putting all my effort and heart into them. Back then, I couldn't focus on my blogging and such and I was very lazy with a lot of excuses. However, this year in May I can't talk a lot about it but I lost almost everything. Then I was trying to think about what I really should do for my fresh start. One thing that immediately came to my mind is 'FASHION'.

I can't live without fashion...
 My happiness always comes from it....
 I can even make other people happier and give more smiles and fun through my fashion...
I have a dream that I want to introduce Japanese fashion from me and share my unique fashion to the world...

My will was settled, and I convinced myself that no matter what, just believe in myself and try harder. Then see what happens after that. Although there have been a tremendous amount of struggles and obstacles to do that, I really appreciate all the opportunities I have been offered and am very proud of myself for what I have obtained and how much I was able to achieve within a year. I am really looking forward to my new journey in 2014 and can't wait to see what is waiting for me! Of course I will continuously work harder to be a Japanese petite fashionsita/blogger!!!


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As you may have noticed, the outfit was taken in fall. Yet I totally forgot to blog it until now. Regardless, I just can't get enough of the various colors combining in these pictures and how beautifully all the scenery harmonizes with the look.
When NOWiSTYLE sent me this stunning heart print shirt, I fell in love with it right away! I've seen so many times top fashionable celebrities like Victoria Beckham were wearing a similar shirt in burgundy and wondered where I could get it. Believe or not, this shirt is a super versatile item, and I was pretty fascinated with that. Since I love it so much, I wore it on my birthday too! Navy is another trendy color this F/W, too. What a perfect mix! I paired it with boy friend jeans to dress down while adding a pop of pink on foot. I tried to manage mixing different colors of blue to maintain the same hue theme. Especially, I adore the sky blue pea coat from TOPSHOP! It's super warm and surely a lovely coat that can turn people's heads!

Thank you all so much for keeping reading my blog, leaving comments, and even following!! I can't say thank you enough because your support and love for my fashion is all matters and so much meant to me! I really hope that your new year will be filled with lots of love, smiles and success, and hopefully my blog and fashion will overjoy and entertain you next year as well!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! :)


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Cobalt BLUE Skirt

 Photographed by Aiyana Yuki

FAKE GLASSES (similar HERE): Urban Outfitters
SNOOD (similar HERE or HERE) : ASOS
BIKER JACKET: Thrifted via Buffalo Exchange
COLOR BLOCK ORIGAMI SKIRT: c/o Charlotte Russe
SILVER HOOP EARRINGS (similar HERE) & WEDGE BOOTIES: Forever 21
GRAY TOP: c/o NOWiSTYLE
LOVE MIDI RINGS & TOTE BAG: JustFab

 Hi LOVEs!!!!
Did you have wonderful, memorable and amazing Christmas holidays and get everything you wished for? I really hope you did :) Both my Christmas Eve and Day were as great as I expected. Although I didn't have my family or boyfriend to celebrate with me, I could spend some fun time with my besties, having an astonishingly yummy dinner at one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Seattle (OMG! We ate soooo much!), opening gifts that I didn't expect to receive, and watching a movie, 47 Ronin that I had been dying to check out!
I also loved what I dressed for both days!! If you wonder what my outfits looked like, you can check them out on my IG @aikaslovecloset!!!


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Today's post is all about BLUE!!!!!! 

There is no doubt to say that BLUE is my top color this F/W. I just can't help it... Lately, I tend to go for blue clothes whenever I go shopping. So I was really happy when the Charlotte Russe team sent me this awesome Cobalt Blue Origami Skirt; I just about died! I really like the color-blocking part at the front. It is very comfy, and the fit is beyond perfect. On top of that, one of my current obsessions is something that has an asymmetrical shape, which is why I can't resist this skirt AT ALL!!!!
Since I wanted to make this skirt stand out, I paired with simple, inconspicuous colored items. I kept going for blue hues, mixing up with a blue snood and navy tote bag. To be honest with you, I got stuck on what outerwear I should combine with this outfit, then I ended up wearing a biker jacket...! Look how nicely it turned out!!!! It perfectly goes with the skirt and can even create an edgy vibe. 

One last thing to say... I am definitely digging the LOVE midi rings from Just Fab!
Aren't they just so cute???


Happy Friday Cuties ♥

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Side Draped in Black

Photographed by

Aiyana Yuki

FAUX FUR COAT: Japan

DRESS, CLUTCH, & SUNGLASSES: ShopRoxx

NECKLACE & EARRINGS: H&M

BELT: Isabel Marant x H&M

SILVER SANDALS: ASOS

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Happy Monday LOVEs! How was your weekend?

Mine was great! It finally snowed in Seattle; it was very lovely and always love to see the view where everything is covered by snow. Even though I am getting older, seeing snow somehow makes me feel young just by thinking that I want to play so badly in the snow, like making a HUGE snowman or having a snowball fight! haha Have you ever felt the same way?

I also finished my last-minute Christmas shopping for my family in Japan during my weekend. The mall was crazily packed but I got a lot of nice gifts at such a great deal! I haven't gotten them anything for the last few years, so I can't wait to ship them to Japan and hopefully my family will love what I got for them! Another fun note from my weekend is that I watched

Captain Phillips

last night. The movie caught me from the beginning to the end, and I was really thrilled during the entire drama. There is no doubt that Tom Hanks is an amazing actor and I am so glad to watch the movie before it's done playing! If you haven't watched it yet, you should!

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Christmas is now within two days... Have you decided what to wear?

If yes, that's terrific! But if not, I hope today's post will help give you some idea for that!

This is the last look I styled with

the dress c/o

Shoproxx

. I really enjoyed styling it up in different ways and showing you how a simple dress can be changed into several outfits with totally different vibes just by the styling! I decided to wear the dress as it is. Then I simply put on some glam accessories, even using the same belt from the previous look, opted for a pair of fabulous sandals, and topped it off with the light camel fur coat to keep me warm. That's all. Easy but it's fantastic enough to become gorgeously dressed up!

The back cutout really elevates the sex appeal as well as the side draped details. I slipped down the shoulder to boost the appeal even more.  Don't forget to glam up yourself adding red lips. It's an all-time essential for party attire.  I intentionally chose this iridescent, shimmering beaded necklace to create not-too-literal Christmasy feeling to go with my red lips.

The gold clutch -

The Gatsby Clutch

 is also from

Shoproxx

and I love it so much! The geometric design is pretty cool and is a great size to store the girl's essentials in. The chain straps are removable so you can use it differently. 

I am so happy to have this versatile, amazing dress!!! 

Please check out

ShopRoxx

for more great and awesome stuff!!! I hope you like, love and have enjoyed the whole set of three looks! In case you missed the first and second look, just click the following link:

Holiday Color Blocking

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Winter Check and Polkadot

Sending you warm wishes to you and your loved ones. May your Christmas be filled with love, happiness, and of course, lots of presents!!!!!!

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Winter Check and Polkadot

CHECK JACKET: Anthropologie

SIDE DRAPED DRESS: c/o ShopRoxx

POLKA DOT CARDIGAN (old but similar HERE): Forever 21

SNAKE PRINT SILVER BIB NECKLACE: c/o Kivi Meri

RED MINI SATCHEL: JustFab

ANKLE BOOTS (old) : NastyGal

BELT: Isabel Marant x H&M

RINGS: H&M, Charlotte Russe

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I mentioned

on the previous post

that since it's the holiday season, I'd love to give you some inspiration for holiday ensembles while wearing

this amazing asymmetrical dress c/o

ShopRoxx

. And here is my second look!

Unlike the first look, the second look is very elegant, feminine and classic. Honestly, I can't decide which outfit I like more since both looks are totally different, but I am very pleased that I was able to really manage to elevate my femininity with this look. I tried to keep the sophistication from head to toe. I styled my hair with an up-do curling my bangs, threw on a polished check coat, and chose a pair of red ankle boots and red mini satchel to give the look a little bit of pop!!

 I could have simply worn the dress without layering up. But it's winter--I don't want to freeze!!! Well to be honest with you, depending on the look sometimes, I sacrifice comfort and dress with less layers.

I chose this really cute polka dot cardigan as a bundling-up item. I love how different the vibe comes out once the jacket is taken off. It instantly changes into a more playful look, doesn't it?

When it came to jewelry to finish the look, I picked

this statement bib necklace c/o

Kivi Meri

. They are a design boutique and offer hand-made jewelry combined with high quality natural and modern materials from Finland and all over the world with high technologies to create unique items. I am such a big lover of necklaces and I picked this snake print necklace because my favorite things are all in the necklace: animal prints and chains. You can effortlessly add this necklace to any outfit and it is great enough to upgrade your look with. Since the necklace is silver, I kept all other accessories within the same color hues, including this versatile killer belt from

Isabel Marant x H&M collection

. 

So which look is your favorite so far, casual or classic?

Have a great Sunday!!!

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Holiday Color-Blocking

KNIT BEANIE: PUMA

CROPPED SWEATER (similar HERE): Forever 21

DRAPED SIDE DRESS: c/o ShopRoxx

LEOPARD BOOTS: ASOS

HEART SHAPED EARRINGS & MINI SATCHEL: JustFab

GOLD NECKLACES: Charming Charlie

SUNGLASSES: GAP

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 Hi LOVEs! I am deeply sorry for not updating anything for a week!

Christmas is finally coming very soon!!! I know you are all so excited with this holiday!!

Did you know that Christmas in Japan is for couples unlike in America? So when I was in Japan most of my friends who DID NOT have a partner whined a lot about Christmas because of that! Me as a single living here, I don't have to experience THAT; I can just enjoy the feeling of the holidays!

 I hope you have a special plan for your Christmas :)

Since it's the holiday season, I'd love to give you some inspiration for holiday ensembles!

Just in time, I recently received this lovely

asymmetrical hem dress from ShopRoxx

and it has been my current obsession! Whenever I see a dress, I always love thinking of how I can transform it to several looks because I don't wanna wear it only once or don't want to get bored wearing it in the same way over and over. So I decided to create three different outfits styling up with this dress to show you how you can style a dress in completely contrasting ways. 

I was eager to achieve casual with my first look because this dress itself is really ladylike. I paired it with a Forever 21 bright blue cropped top (similar

HERE

)  and

PUMA knit beanie

. Blue is such a big, hit color for me this F/W as well as one of the trendy colors. I finally found a sporty beanie at the PUMA store in Bellevue Square when I was shopping on Black Friday! I love it because it's a great item to casual down.  The dress actually has long sleeves, yet I am fascinated with how the dress changed into a skirt by covering the top while you can also layer up. During the winter, you want to bundle up without looking so fat, right? lol I accentuated the look with all gold accessories, especially I really like

the heart shaped earrings from JustFab

!!!!  I opted for a pair of leopard boots to give the look a bit of a boost.

How did you like my first look?

If you like the dress, I highly recommend to get it for one of your holiday pieces because you will see how versatile it is after you see my next two blog posts!

Click

HERE

for the direct link!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone :) & stay warm

♥

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Elegant Chic avec Isabel Marant pour H&M

 Photographed by Aiyana Yuki 

REVERSIBLE BOMBER JACKET, LACE TOP, BIKER PANTS & BELT: Isabel Marant pour H&M
JEWEL EARRINGS (similar HERE) : ASOS
PURPLE JEWEL NECKLACE: Japan
CLUTCH (iPad case): MANGO
SILVER BOOTIES: Shoe Cult by Nasty Gal
CAT EYE SUNGLASSES : Aldo

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It's finally Friday! Any good plans for the weekendB? :)

A month ago, you know H&M released the new collection collaborating with Isabel Marant. As a fashion geek, a big fan of H&M and more than that, a fashion blogger, there was no way I wouldn't refuse to go get some pieces from the collection! I asked my best guy friend, Bryan as well as my big brother in America to come with me although I knew he had to work on that day!  We decided to go to the H&M store in downtown. To be secure, we prepared to get there 4 2/1 hours before the store was open... YES it's freaking 3:30 AM!!!!!!! Crazy isn't it? :P When we got there, I saw several people lined up already and we got a fortune to be the 10th and 11th people in line. We spent hours and hours playing with our phones to kill times! (Thank you my new iPhone 5s <3 )
After passing 7:30 am, color-coded wrist bands that indicate when we could enter the store were handed out to us and the first ones could go shopping for MENS and KIDS previously before the WOMENS collection opened at 8:00 am. Yay for Bryan and I planned to get a cap from KIDS so we were really excited about the pre-shopping time!
At 7:45, the door was finally open, and everyone dashed in so enthusiastically but insanely!!!! He went downstairs and I went straight to the WOMENS collection. He got a lot of collection clothes that he was planning to buy as well as my cap!
The time was tick-tocking, and right after 8 am passed and we were let in, everyone was CRAZILY grabbing the pieces without hesitation even yanking off from the mannequins!!!! I should have done that! lol After 10 mins or so later, almost all clothes were gone (I was surprisingly shocked how fast everything was taken!) and I was super duper happy and lucky that I was able to pick up what I wanted to get except one garment, a chunky sweater. Here is the picture of what I got that was posted on my Insta (If you aren't following me already please do!)

I got Black Lacy Top, Biker Pants, Reversible Bomber Jacket, White and Black Chunky Jumper, Cap, and 2 Kinds of Belts. The shopping bag ( I got a small one and big one) is an extra gift and it's super handy! I've been using the little one as a secondary bag and the big one is a perfect bag for photoshooting or a short trip!

Their collection was extremely lovely and wow, it was totally worth to wake up so early in the morning and wait for a crazy 5 hours! If I wasn't the 10th one in the line, I wouldn't have been able to get what I wanted!

So you probably already noticed that the outfit of today's post is almost styled up completely with the Isabel Marant collection. I seriously can't get enough of each piece and am really impressed with how versatile each item is! The bomber jacket is so eye-catchy, trendy and fun! It's great that you can wear it in two ways since it's reversible! On top of that, the prints are very contrasting such that you could make a totally different outfit out of ONE jacket! What a practical jacket! The lace top is my most favorite piece so far. The fit is just so perfect and it is meticulously well-made with the fabric. I embrace that it instantly creates the sexiness by showing off the skin through the lace and also helps to elevate elegance and glamour even more. I didn't have ANY black lace top so this is my first and a perfect top now added to my closet! Since the top looks vintage, I paired it with one of the belts that also looks vintage rather than the metal one.
When it came to choose the accessories, I wore ASOS jewel earrings (similar HERE) and purple jewel necklace to glam up around my face. Then, since I wanted to add a bit of color, I paired with a MANGO iPad case as a clutch. My new silver booties from Shoe Cult by Nasty Gal are so fab and nicely coordinated with the biker pants because of the silver details.


I hope you like/love how I styled my Isabel Marant x H&M collection and stay tuned for another look wearing the chunky knit and cap!
Happy Friday ♥

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Feelin' Safari in Camo

 Photographed by Justin Swain /  Hair done by Marilynn Tran

CAMEL FELT FEDORA(old) & ZEBRA NECKLACE (old) : Forever 21
TRENCH COAT : Japan
BAG : Hanjiro (Japan)
GRAY DOLMAN TOP & CAMO PRINTED PANTS: NOWiSTYLE
POINTED HIGH HEELS: ZARA
BLACK INFINITY SCARF (similar HERE) : c/o Charlotte Russe
SUNGLASSES: H&M
BRACELETS: H&M, Charlotte Russe, Forever 21
EARRINGS & WATCH: Aldo 

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I believe every girl has a complex within herself, at least one. I have LOTS of them of course, and the first thing that always comes to my mind is having short legs and a long torso, yeah a typical Asian figure. I have wished to be born with a model figure, but it is what it is... You gotta embrace what you have, right? Yet, because of that, I always tend to wear a skirt to elongate my legs or wear platform heels to create an illusion of having longer legs. But what if I just want to throw on a simple pair of pants and comfy heels? Yes, that's all about today's post.

These NOWiSTYLE camouflage pants are just so HOT that it's impossible to resist wearing them! Almost all pants I have, I had to either cuff the hem inside or bring them to a tailor. However, these pants didn't need those fixed and so gave me an easy time. I was so pleased with how effortlessly they are to put on. I don't need to say about the print; I am really obsessed with it, and it makes any outfit subtle.

I love how my trench coat and ZARA heels are harmonized together, and most of the time I wear a trench coat, I love paring it with a fedora hat. So I picked this camel felt fedora and Charlotte Russe simple black infinity scarf to cozy up.
As the finishing touch, my lovely friend and hairstylist May did such a FABULOUS job on my hair. As I have striven to style an outfit from head to toe, I really appreciate this wow-braid hair because I don't think I could ever achieve this by myself! She has also been too awesome as my personal hair colorist and never fails to blow me away with the beautiful color she does on my hair at a completely easy-on-the-purse deal! If you live in Seattle and need some new, fresh, beautiful hair color, I highly recommend to shoot a private message to her on facebook to book an appointment! You will love her job as much as I do!!!! :) 

Thank you so much for stopping by! 

Have a lovely day ♥

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