Khaki Tee Basics

So stoked to fly to D.C. tomorrow for the first time in my life!!! 

Photographed by Michelle Lock // University District 

T-SHIRT: ZARA

SKIRT: from Japan (Similar Net-A-Porter, Forever 21, Nordstrom )

SHOES: JustFab

BLAZER: H&M ( or ASOS, Lord & Taylor)

BAG: JustFab

NECKLACE: Rebecca Minkoff

SUNNIES: H&M (Similar Ray-Ban, Express)

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Hi LOVEs!!!!!

After coming back from Portland for a quick mini trip, I decided to do another short trip to D.C. with my friend! How exciting!!! One of my resolutions this year is to travel as much as I can. It feels so great to check this off from my list within half a year!! I didn't expect to do two trips in one month, either! I will stay in DC for only 4 nights, but it will be A TON OF FUN! Last Sunday one of my fans sent me a snap asking whether or not I am doing a meet & greet in D.C.! It literally brought me to tears because I seriously thought that this type of thing would only happen after I became a BIG blogger, like Kayture and The Blond Salad! But guys.... this is actually happening! Even more excited to go to D.C. now!

Alright, on to today's look! I got this khaki tee from ZARA, and it's been one of my stable pieces since then! It's so comfy and the color will never go out of style. There are so many ways to style a simple tee from casual to sophisticated. I love switching things up from regular black or white tees to this khaki one. Even though I am almost 30, (Yes! I am hitting 29 this November! ) I am still in love with wearing a denim mini skirt during summer, especially when I get tired of wearing denim shorts. So I put them together with a beaded belt as an accent. This combo definitely works well as-is, but I threw on a boyfriend blazer for a more polished look. I've been wearing these killer sporty-inspired sandals I snagged recently from JustFab, and I was blown away by how they can go with any look! Such an amazing pair to create a color-blocking ensemble or simply for a pop of color!

Make sure to follow me along on Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat (@fashionsitaika) for D.C. fun!

Have a wonderful Tuesday, cuties!♥

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Pretty Little White Cami Dress

You need a pretty dress in your closet that makes you look even cuter! 

Photographed by Michelle Lock // Downtown Seattle

DRESS: c/o Style Moi
SHOES: Windsor (or Dolce Vita, Steve Madden, Aquazzura
HAT: thrifted via Buffalo Exchange ( Similar Forever 21, Nordstrom)
BAG: gifted from grandpa
NECKLACE: c/o IO collective choker, ASOS multirow necklace

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Hi LOVEs! Happy FriYAY!
I just couldn't be happier with the super lovely weather in Seattle lately. I think everyone is so ready to enjoy the summer weather. Just in time for summer, I received this extremely lovely cami dress from Style Moi. It is my final look featuring them.
I am a petite girl (5 feet flat tall) with a long torso and short legs. So that makes it quite difficult to find a perfect dress in general, especially a dress that is 6" above the knees ( the most flattering length) So when I found this dress at Style Moi, I knew I should get it. It's become one of the key dresses in my wardrobe! Aaaand guess what? The straps are adjustable, so you can actually change the dress length as you wish. It is just perfect for both daily use, or as part of a vacation ensemble!

There are tons of way to style this sweet dress, but this time I paired it with lace-up sandals for a more feminine touch, then I put on a straw fedora because it's a summer essential that is also a practical way to protect my face from the harsh sunlight!
As for my bag, it is a very special one for me. My dearest grandpa gifted it to me some10 years ago as a souvenir from Thailand. He was surely keen on my style sense even at that time, and this bag totally goes with the look even now.  Thank you so much Oji-chan ( "Grandpa" in JP!)!!!

What's your staple summer dress? Have a lovely week-end babes ♥

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Summer Chic Ready

I am too obsessed with my new adorable off-shoulder top!

Photographed by Michelle Lock  //  Pike Place Market 

TOP: c/o Style Moi
SHORTS: Aritzia (similar Chic Nova, Lulu's, Charlotte Russe)SHOES: c/o Shoe Dazzle 
BAG: thrifted via Buffalo Exchange (similar Rebecca Minkoff, H&M)JEWERLY: c/o t + j Design ear cuff,  c/o Charlotte Russe collar necklace,  ASOS multirow necklace

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Hi LOVEs!!!! How was your weekend?

Here is the second look featuring Style Moi, one of my new beloved fashion online destination. Can I tell you something? The word can't express how much I love this versatile oh-so lovely off shoulder top!!!!! I'd been dying to get my hands on a summer top like this, but I just didn't have a chance to encounter a piece I really want to wear or fit my petite body perfectly. As I mentioned on the previous post, they offer a variety range of size options, and I got it in XS which is super hard to find the size in the US clothing stores.
This top is so soft and comfortable, and you can rock it from day to night. I even used as a cover top when I went to beach thanks to its sheer fabric!! On top of the off-shoulder design, these bell sleeves are what makes this top much cuter!

I styled it with high waisted denim shorts and my new summer wedge sandals for a chic effect. Even though the top is just as cute itself, I wanted to glam it up a little more with some gold jewelry. I layered a collar necklace and multirow necklace. This is such an unexpected combination, but I am actually loving it!  I was gifted this little pretty crystal ear cuff from my blogger babe, Tiffany at a blogger brunch. I adore her store called t + j Design and so happy to own this cute cuff because sometimes I don't want to over-accessorize myself, yet need some bling, which this one is the perfect piece for the occasion!

I hope you like how I style this Style Moi off-shoulder top! What is your summer-ready look?
Have a lovely week, dolls! 

♥

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Denim Combo, Different Blues

Styling this crop top and these denim jeans combo in 2 ways. 

Photographed by Michelle Lock  //  Fremont 

TOP: Aritzia (Adore MINKPINK, Free People, Urban Outfitters) 
JEANS: c/o Ami Clubwear ( Similar Forever 21, Need Supply Co.)
JACKET: H&M (old, similar Macy's, H&M, Nordstrom)
SHOES: Nasty Gal 
BAG: ZARA (adore Lulu's, 3.1 Phillip Lim, TOPSHOP)
BRALET: Aritzia 
ACCESSORIES: Celine Sunnies, Rebecca Minkoff Y-Necklace, c/o JJ Caprices Earrings (use "aikaslovecloset" for 15%off)

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Hi LOVEs!

I hope you all enjoyed the weekend with its breathtakingly amazing weather! I really wanted to take advantage of it, so went to Alki Beach with my friends and was so excited to finally get some fun summer time wearing a bikini by the beach! Of course we took a bunch of pictures and videos on Snapchat (@fashionsitaika)!!! After that, we decided to get some delicious dinner at Duke's Chowder House! Our table was on the roof top, and we got to see the sunset while eating award-winning chowder! It was a pure bliss! Luckily I am now living closer to the beach, like only 45 mins by bus! That means I am really looking forward to doing this over and over again during the summer! What did you guys do?

 Ever since I realized how styling can definitely expand the versatility of my wardrobe without buying new clothes or by reusing whatever I have in my closet, I always enjoy making different looks by using some of the same pieces. I am not wearing anything new in today's look, (except a couple of lovely jewelry from Rebecca Minkoff & JJ Caprices [Use code "aikaslovecloset" for 15%off!]) but challenged myself to recreate a different outfit from a chic look to a super casual look!

I've been obsessed with a combo of crop tops and high waisted bottoms lately. I used to not like pairing a denim jacket with denim jeans, but I figured that it's one of the great way to look so chic! I kept the look the same hue by adding these blue metallic sandals and my all-time fave white clutch. Although the crop top is a bit casual, having these gorgeous gem earrings around my face help to elevate the look!

Thank you so much for stopping by! Wishing you a wonderful new week to kick off! 

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Flair Colorblocking (...and NEW HAIR!!!)

Hollaaaa~!!! FINALLY I can get to show you guys my new hair!!!! 

Photographed by Marcus Annable //  Pike Place Market 

TOP: EXPRESS (old, adore this or Macy's, Shopbob )

PANTS: ZARA ( options Romwe, ASOS and Farfetch )
JACKET: H&M

SHOES: ASOS ( old, adore these TOPSHOP & Nordstrom )
BAG: Kate Spade

SUNNIES: Celine 

BRACELETS: c/o Bourbon & Boweties  

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Hi LOVEs!!! Hope your week has been going lovely so far!

GUYS! I have constantly been so thrilled over the last two weeks and have been feeling surreal, even now! This mermaid hair, how dreamy and cute it is! Any words can't describe how freaking happy I am to finally have THE dream color!!!!!! Since I have super *BLACK* asian hair, I would have never thought that I could have done this color EVER. I love how all three colors are so beautifully blended with each other, and it's way too cool that depending on where you look from, the colors are changed! It's like a too-go-to-be-true feeling, but it's all mine! I can't wait to share with you guys more looks and hair styles with this new hair color!
In case you wonder, I got my hair color done at Foxy Cut in downtown Seattle with Miguel. If you are interested in coloring in a sick color, I fully recommend my friend's salon! He is so talented! (obviously!!!) It's summer, let's play with colors~!!!!!

I wore this ensemble a few weeks ago at #ShoedazzleSaturday, a blogger brunch with my fellow bloggers. (I love blogger brunch! <3 <3 ) It's my kind of dressing up in a pair of pants. I first chose these awesome blush printed pants. Then, I thought it could be fun to style them with a color-blocking outfit, so I picked metallic sandals and vivid green bag to create the look while I kept the rest of it in basic colors since my hair color adds a few tons already.

I am all about details. As the summer approaches, I enjoying dressing my arms up by stacking up cute bracelets. So when Carley, the founder of Bourbon and Bowties reached out to me and said she loves my style and wanted to send her pieces, I was more than pleased! Their jewelry are so unique yet very adorable and eye candy, and they are also handmade by local men and women. You can check more about them here. They handpicked me three lovely bracelets which are Turquoise Slab Bangle, Zebra Bangle, and Fossil Quartz. I've been in love with them so much since the day I received. If you are a jewelry lover like myself, you surely adore their pieces!

Hope you love my new hair color as well as today's color-blocking look!

Have a nice one, sweeties ♥

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Camo Jacket & Topknot

The last post of my silver hair, and it's all about street style today! 

Photographed by James Chrosniak  //  Sodo・Railroad 

DRESS: Alexander Wang x H&M (adore this Alexander Wang, H&M, Boohoo)
JACKET: Urban Outfitters (old, similar here, Forever 21 or adore parka ver. Nasty Gal )
SHOES: Thrifted (similar at Nordstrom or adore these Jeffrey Campbell)
LIPSTICK: MAC - Cyber

NECKALCE: c/o Charlotte Russe

BRACLETS: ASOS

SUNNIES: Alexander Wang x H&M

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Hi LOVEs! Happy June!

If you have been following my blog over the past two years, you probably remember the wildest hairstyle I had in my life - A side shaved look! Since I always take extra care to dress up from head to toe, the hair style and hair color I have at the time definitely influences my outfits. When I had a side- shaved hair, my clothing style was more mixed with grunge and street style, and I LOVED IT! Because I enjoy trying out any kind of style, I had a lot of fun styling them! Yet, after I decided to grow the shaved part, I again slowly switched what I wear. So it's been forever since I last wore a grunge and street mixed style!

This Alexander Wang x H&M T-shirt dress is still by far my favorite, even though it seems like the hit is fading away and everyone is now super thrilled with the new H&M collaboration brand. But this dress is perfect for me to just throw on and there is a lot of ways to style it! For this edgy street style look, I paired it with some strap heels to give a touch of sexiness and then I added a bunch of gold accessories. I know that camo jackets are kinda burned out, but I've kept this jacket because it's a versatile item. It looked amazing with the dress and added a bold and edgy vibe, which I further accented with some dark purple lipstick.

Let's talk about a bit of my new favorite hair do! I am totally in love with the topknot hairdo. It was actually the first time for me to try it, but I was amazed by how easy it is to style and how cute it can look! I really love how this topknot hair adds a playful effect to the look! What do you think about this hair?

By the way, I apologize if there are a lot of pictures to look through today! James and I were just so stoked with the location, lighting, and how everything is turned out on the camera! It was so hard for me to narrow them down! Hopefully you enjoy them, though!

Have a lovely day, cutie pies!

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Metro Babe

This is by far one of my favorite looks! All thanks to my hottest, brand new sandals!

Photographed by James Chrosniak //  Capitol Hill

TOP: ASOS ( or option this ASOS, Shopbob, and Charlotte Russe)
SKIRT: H&M ( adore this Lulu's, Nasty Gal, and Nordstrom)
JACKET: Forever 21
SHOES: JustFab

BAG: JustFab ( adore this Stella McCartney, Emma, and Shopbob)
NECKLACE: c/o Charlotte Russe

WATCH: ALDO 

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Hi LOVEs!

I don't keep track of how many times I've mentioned this, but I am a serious sucker for shoes!!! Recently I snagged a perfect pair of summer sandals that completely stole my heart. I am wearing them in today's post and got them from JustFab! Do I have to tell you how gorgeous these are? I am in love with anything that mixes the sexy and sporty vibes, and these sandals have everything -- mesh insets, fun cuts, and open back counter. What I love the most about this pair is that they give me a super flattering profile on my legs! You can wear them from day to night and effortlessly go with any look! 

For today, I styled a look that has a feminine touch by pairing an off shoulder crop top and midi skirt. Off-the-shoulder tops are so pretty and trendy right now and if you need a right amount of sex appeal, they add subtlety by showing off your decolletage. If you are petite like myself, it's a great top you should have in your closet, especially in seasons where you don't need any outerwear to cover it!

JustFab is having a MAJOR memorial day sale with 50% off site wide. If you like the pieces I am wearing as much as I do, you can get them for only $19.98! How amazing!
I wish you a wonderful memorial day!

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Blue Stripes & Chambray

Dressing up in this striped casual dress on a beautiful day having a little fun!  

Photographed by Marcus Annable  //  Discovery Park

SHIRT: Forever 21 (similar here via Bluefly or Lord & Taylor ) 
DRESS: c/o Charlotte Russe (similar Lulu's, BooHoo, or River Island)
HAT: H&M (old, similar Forever 21 or BooHoo )
SHOES: Thrifted via Crossroads Trading Co.  ( Adore these Steve Madden, Revolve Clothing, and Michael Kors)
BAG: Steve Madden (old, adore this Alexander Wang or ASOS)
SUNNIES: c/o Wholesale Celeb Shades 

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Hi LOVEs!

I really appreciate the super lovely weather. It looks like it's already summer, which I love so much! As the temperature gets higher, I get to enjoy wearing more dresses because; 1) it's super comfy and 2) effortless to add a feminine touch. This blue striped casual dress is definitely a fun piece, but I thought it would be cuter if I spiced it up a little bit. So I paired it with a chambray shirt as a jacket, a boater hat for a spring/summer vibe. This hat has been my go-to hat every spring and summer. I still love wearing fedoras and floppy hats, but boater hats seem more like seasonally appropriate pieces that you can easily create a summer-perfect look with. I decided to go for black platform sandals so that the stripe print pops more.

Speaking of the location where I shot this look... I came to Discovery Park and it's absolutely one of my favorite places in Seattle. It's breathtakingly beautiful and there is lots of green. The air is so refreshing which relaxes me so much!! I was there for about an hour, but you have no idea how much I felt revived! I wanna come back again for a weekend picnic or just enjoy the view, forgetting all about social media! :P

Happy Friday dolls!

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#UniqloLifewear Mint Polo

Teamed up with am apparel brand from my home country, UNIQLO, to share their simple, while stylish and practical pieces!

Photographed by

Marcus Annable

 //  University District 

TOP: c/o UNIQLO

PANTS: VIVAYOU (Japanese brand, similar here J Brand,  Rag & Bone, or JC Penny)

SHOES: Vince Camuto (old, adore these Vince Camuto, Micheal Kors, or Steve Madden)

BAG: JustFab

ACCESSORIES: Forever 21 Sunnies & Earrings

NAILS: Julep Nails Parlor Downtown Seattle

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Hi LOVEs!!

I hope you had a very productive week and are so ready to kick off a fun weekend!

My week was super hectic, which is why I am writing this right now at 10pm! haha

I am so thrilled to share with you a comfy piece that I received from

UNIQLO

recently. To be honest with you, I really had no idea how I was going to style

this mint polo

when I received it because for me, polo shirts are something that I wear for the purpose of  playing sports! So I had to stand in front of the mirror for a while, wearing this polo to come up with some styling inspiration. Then, I came to the realization that I should go with a basic and casual look that could be worn as a day-to-day outfit! Styling it with a pair of denim pants seemed like the the right choice! Even though this is a casual look, I decided to wear platform sandals add a touch of sophistication and chicness to the look. Also, adding some height manages to balance it out (as always!!) You can definitely switch them out for to flats or sneakers!!

On top of the playful mint color,

this polo

is super lightweight and I love its fabric that features a breathable pique that dries out very quickly. On the day of shooting, it was really sunny. I was slowly sweating while searching for a location to shoot, but I was very comfortable in this polo shirt! As you may have noticed, I like to style it by turning up the collar. Some people don't like it, but I think it's a good way to not look frumpy! Even better looking with a big bun hairstyle if you have a long hair!

The price is super wallet-friendly, and

there are selections of 12 fun colors

including basic colors like white, gray and black! It's a perfect every day piece for the warming weather!

Sweet dreams! Oyasuminasai!

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All-time Favorite

How cute is this floral trench coat? Such an one-of-a-kind piece that I wanna keep it forever.

Photographed by Marcus Annable  //  Downtown Seattle - Hotel Motif

COAT: Anthropologie (Old, adore Ralph Lauren, Burberry, and Ashley ) 
TOP: H&M
  SKIRT: Topshop (Similar from Shopbob and A.L.C)
 PUMPS: ShoeDazzle (or similar from Macy's and Missguided )
 BAG: Thrifted via Buffalo Exchange ( Similar here Rebecca Minkoff / Nordstrom and Sam Edelman )
JWERLY- Choker: EXPRESS (similar here Kenneth Jay Lane ), Earrings: c/o ShopRoxx (Similar from Shopbob and Macy's), Rings: Urban Outfitters midi ring, Jessica Fang snake ring, ALDO 
LIPSTICK: The Body Shop 

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Hi LOVEs!!!

How was your weekend? I hope you all had a wonderful mother's day weekend and that you could share it with your beloved mom! I wasn't able to celebrate this sweet holiday with my amazing mama due to the long distance between Seattle and Japan. How sad... It sucked, and then seeing a lot of fun and smiling pictures of everyone with their mama bears definitely made me miss my mom so much more, yet those photos put a smile on my face at the same time! I used to fight a lot with her, like literally every single day, when I was a teenager. However, those memories have deepened my gratitude toward her and strengthened my love, especially now that I've lived so far away from her for almost 6 years. "Absence makes the heart grow fonder."

Although I couldn't spend time with her, my weekend was pretty crazy yet undoubtedly amazing! Did a lot of shooting, so I can't wait to share the sets with you guys soon! Don't forget to follow along for future fun moments on snapchat (@fashionsitaika) !!!!

What's your all-time favorite piece in your closet? For me, I would surely choose this pansy-printed trench coat with corset lacing details on the back! It didn't take me so long to fall in love with it due to its extraordinary attributes. The quality is unbelievably amazing, and what makes this coat so adorable is that it's a classic trench with a little bit of flare at the bottom.  I love the blue stripe print lining - a great contrast with the flower print, right? I scored this cutie a few years back durgin Black Friday at Anthropologie. Since then, I always look forward to spring just because I can wear it! It gives me a lot of happy feelings, which makes me want to twirl like in these pictures above!

I styled this look with the trench coat in mind, so I decided to wear a plain black cropped top and a vivid orange skirt that has flower lace details to go with the coat. Wearing something bright emphasizes the spring vibe in this look. Even a dazzling pink color, too. These nude platform pumps are definitely complimentary to the trench coat, and I am always so thankful to them for the magical way that they elongate my legs! I really like the little pearl accessories that I decided to put on as a finishing touch. The pearl choker necklace and the earrings aren't a pair, but they look good together and I love how they add some intrigue to the plain top. I am all about playing with lovely jewelry. I think you know that by now!

Happy Tuesday, sweethearts!

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