Because all black looks are effortless, and it is the most flattering of colors.
All Blacked
Happy New Year, Ultimate All Black
Black(out) Friday
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Black Lace
DRESS: c/o NewDress
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Back To Black
A little mermaid gets covered in #allblackeverything.
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// Downtown Seattle
DRESS: Forever 21 (or similar Lulu*s, Nordstrom )
SHOES: Steve Madden (old, adore HERE, HERE, HERE)
BAG: Rebecca Minkoff
NECKLACE & WATCH: c/o Charlotte Russe
SUNNIES: c/o Polette
LIPSTICK: The Body Shop - 240 Damson in Destress
RINGS: Forever 21, c/o IO Collective
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Hi LOVEs! How's your week been so far? I hope it's been a wonderful and productive one!
Today's post is all about BLACK (and edgy)!!!!! Ever since I finally turned into a "little mermaid" thanks to the talented Miguel at
, I've been so into a minimal, classic, monotone colored pieces. When I went to Portland a few weeks ago, of course I had to take advantage of "no-tax" shopping. Then, I snuggled this super soft
! It's a little challenging to rock the dress with this length for a petite girl like myself, but its comfiness totally got me buying this number. It's literally like a pajama! haha
I loooove #allblackeveything and #whiteout themed looks especially during the summer just because I don't have to use a lot of brain power to think of what to wear in hot HOT weather! So I decided to style the look centered on the dress with black items: black strappy sandals, and a black mini bag. Yet, I spiced it up by adding a
( a killer match for my hair, right?!) and
these awesome mirrored sunnies from
, which is a must item for summer! Needless to say, my hair is doing a freaking great job at adding a perfect spice on the look!
How do you like wearing all black during the summer? Yay or Nay?
Hang in there, babes! It's almost Friday!!!!
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Blow Your Mind
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// Downtown Seattle
TOP: ZARA (similar) // JACKET: H&M // SKIRT:ZARA // LEGGINGS:Forever 21 // SHOES: ASOS // BAG: H&M (old, similar here or here) // ACCESSORIES: Forever 21 scarf, ASOS sunglasses (similar), Charlotte Russe necklace, AVEDA lip gross, ALDO earrings
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Hi LOVEs! Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Today's look is all about layering and edginess, and this is definitely one of my favorite ensembles in all-black with a touch of color. People tend to wear dark colors during winter, and so do I. However, I love playing with some hues and making the look both edgy and fun. That way, I don't feel dull and sad. This is especially when you live in a gloomy and rainy city like I do!
I'd been on the look-out for a chunky v-neck pastel sweater for the longest time, and I finally found it on sale at
ZARA
a while ago. I normally wear a small size, but decided to go with one size up for an extra bulky silhouette. At the same time, I scored this
as well. It's impressive that I can rotate the slit to whatever position I want to! I can put it on the side, front, or back. I adore the combination of an oversized knit with a maxi skirt. Since I had scored the perfect pieces, I figured I should try it on right away, yet it's way too cold right now to wear the skirt by itself, so I paired it with leggings underneath. I love the contrast of their different textures. Whenever I wear a maxi skirt/dress, I always style it with a pair of platform shoes to add some extra height. I picked my all time favorite booties for the added slimming effect.
You can never go wrong with a
to create an edgy vibe. And if you have a printed black and white scarf, that's even better to emphasize the vibe. These items aldo help you beat the cold. To complete this edgy look, I opted for a
, and of course my awesome hair is doing such an awesome job!
The
is still running, so don't forget to enter!
Stay warm dolls! ♥
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I C Y
TOP: From Japan (adore this) // COAT: ZARA (sold out, adore this in B&W or this) // BOTTOM: ZARA // BOOTS: Charlotte Russe (old, similar here or here) // SUNGLASSES: Forever 21
I hope your new week is going to be fabulous! Can you believe that the first month of 2015 will have passed us by already in a few more days? I definitely can't believe it!
A few weeks ago it was my pleasure to work with a very talented local photographer, Mike. He was a suggested user on Instagram and I've been enjoying his work for a long time. It was first our time shooting in almost 4+ years. We had been s et up this photoshoot for the longest time until recently, so I'm glad we finally did and I am really excited to share the results! Here is the first set!
Since I've got this awesome silver/blond hair, I really wanted to showcase it as an integral part of my outfit on the first set. Well..... he totally killed it! I am just so overjoyed with how the color is changing every day and the hair looks totally different depending on the weather. If you follow me on my Insta (@AikasLoveCloset), you know that I snagged this lovely killer fur coat on sale at ZARA. I believe investing a little extra money on a coat is always the right choice during this the cold season, since it becomes the major piece of the whole look. I mean, if you have to wear a coat to keep warm, then be sure to make a statement, too!
Even though a lot of people (including myself ) are looking forward to the warmer weather, the reality is that the temperatures will stay low for a while. Thanks to this cute coat, I don't have to endure cold temperatures anymore. It does a great job at keeping out the cold air, so lately I rather enjoy dressing up on chilly days! I adore its pale pink hue, fluffy textures and volume around the sleeves. There are lots of fun elements in this one coat, and it makes me want to go out with it every day, all day! I can't get enough of how the coat really goes with my hair, either.
To highlight the coat and hair even more, I went for an all-black color scheme underneath. I just simply styled it with my old body-hugging V-neck top and black skinny jeans. Then, I topped it off with my favorite platform boots. I put on some pale pink lipstick to keep an "ICY" vibe as my finishing touch.
Have a lovely day dolls! ♥
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Black Wang.
TOP :: Alexander Wang x H&M t-shirt dress, c/o Charlotte Russe top (option here or here)
BAG :: ALDO (oldie, adore this or this)
SHOES :: ShoeDazzle (similar here or here)
ACCESSORIES :: Alexander Wang x H&M sunglasses, Aritzia baseball hat, ASOS earrings, c/o Charlotte Russe necklaces
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Hi LOVEs! Happy Monday :) Did you have a wonderful weekend?
In my previous post, I gave a teaser of another outfit by Wang, and here is the look that I styled up with #AlexanderWangxH&M pieces! I love this all black ensemble as much as the other AW white look. I am seriously obsessed with this oversized t-shirt because it's super comfy and soft while staying edgy, and I am literary wearing it right now as room wear! I've also worn this as a top with a pair of jeans or leggings and booties for an easy-going and laid-back style. Even though I brought a size small, the length is a bit long for a girl whose height is 5 feet, so I had to adjust it by tucking the waist part into a skirt I wore underneath. I could alternatively make a knot as another styling option.
It's been awfully cold in Seattle lately, and there is no way I would wear this t-shirt without layering up. Luckily I have a peplum top with sheer sleeves, and it was a perfect match for the t-shirt. Then, I wore these killer over-the-knee boots (similar here or here) to keep my feet warm! Adding a fur clutch or bag is one of the absolutely chic ways to elevate any look for fall and winter. Moreover, it instantly gives a look "bundled-up" vibe.
These WANG sunglasses actually came with two removable straps printed 'WANG' in black and white. I thought I should try them with the strap and kind of liked it, especially in this look. It empathizes the street and sporty feel, which is why I added a baseball cap instead of a beanie.
Which look is your favorite, WHITE WANG or BLACK WANG?
Here's wishing you a fabulous kick off to the new week, dolls! ♥
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Scarf Season
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SCARF :: GAP (old, Similar Here)
SWEATER :: EXPRESS
SKIRT :: Bliss, a local boutique (Option Here,Here, and Here)
BOOTIES :: Steve Madden
BAG :: Rebecca Minkoff
SUNGLASSES :: ASOS
EARRINGS & WATCH :: Charming Charlie
RINGS :: H&M, Forever 21, ALDO
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Hi LOVEs! Happy Monday!
How was your weekend? Did you have a good one? I actually had a lot of fun things going on for my weekend! I kicked off the weekend on Saturday by attending my first blogger brunch event at MOTIF in Downtown, I met and connected with several lovely fellow local bloggers, and went home with a super sweet swag bag filled with an ELLE magazine, beauty goodies and testers, and a flawless snakeskin printed clutch bag!! I spent my Sunday with my bestie getting some yummy sushi, doing a little shopping Downtown, and we ended our day enjoying some FroYo! He's been like my brother ever since I first came here to attend school. It is always so refreshing to catch up with old friends who feel like family. It is especially important to me since my own family and good friends are far away (in Japan), so this time spent together was more than simply an enjoyable time! It was crazy busy last week, so I was so happy to recharge and prepare for another busy week! (I hope it won't be as busy as last week, though!)
As much as I am a huge lover of hats and shoes, I am a big collector of scarves! When we welcome fall and winter, it's so crucial to be able to dress cozy while remaining stylish! Scarves are one of the key essentials to help you easily achieve that goal. Sometimes they even turn out to be a statement piece for your outfit! There are tons of options in varying colors, designs, and fabrics! One day I would love to go shopping just to find a few perfect scarves for the season! It would be so much fun!
I think a lot of people tend to go for darker colors as the temperature is dropping, and so do I! But dark colors can be subdued and muted, so I always find myself adding sass with a bit of color! After I dressed in some of my favorite black pieces from my closet, I complimented the look by adding a plaid scarf for a pop of color and playfulness! I really love how the scarf is so versatile in styling and how each one looks slightly different from another. You might be seeing a lot more of me rocking all-black ensembles with different types of scarves! haha
I hope you like today's look!!!
Thank you so much for stopping by!
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Fall's in, All Black Everything
WIDE BRIMMED HAT (Option here): Free People
CROP TOP, DROP EARRINGS (Similar here), SUNGLASSES (Similar here)& WATCH: ASOS
OVERSIZED BLAZER: H&M
BLACK JEGGINGS: c/o Pink Basis
BAG: Forever 21
SILVER SLIP-ON SNEAKERS: JustFab
BRACELETS: Urban Outfitters & Charlotte Russe
I can't believe that we only have few more months left this year, I feel like I just celebrated 2014 a couple of months ago. Time definitely flies, but let's enjoy each moment of your life with smiles <3
Today's look is something that I've always wanted to try for a long time, but it seemed to never happen till now!
Yes, ALL BLACK ensemble!
Since Fashion Week is still going on, and that keeps me so excited thinking of what I would want to wear even though I obviously can't go. Then, this looks was came up in mind as I was looking through for some inspirations, and I love it so much!
You know, I am more of a color-lover, but an all black ensemble never lets you look unstylish and adds a lot of sophistication and edginess. On top of that, I RARELY wear flats, so another new thing here is 'how to rock in them.' To achieve that, I tried to draw attention away from my short legs by wearing a hat and a cropped top and showing off a bit of my stomach. Also wearing all black or same hues helps to create "I line" silhouette to look slimmer and elongate your leg lines. A pop of color is always a great addition to compliment your look. I decided to pair it with this gorgeous statement drop earrings (They are really heavy by the way, but that's not discouraging me to wear them at all!) and my current favorite fall red lips, SANDRA from NARS Audacious Lipstick collection.
I hope I can try all black attires again this fall and winter because it's just really fun to put together! How would you rock the outfit?
On my personal note, I am going to Robert Leonard Salon & Spa this afternoon to get my hair done and also to try out other severs they offer! I am sooooo thrilled for the new change of myself, just in time for the season change! In case you wonder, please follow me on Instagram to see what will happen there!
Have a lovely day, sweeties ♥
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Twilight Graceful
BLACK ASYMMETRICAL DRESS (similar HERE) & DROP EARRINGS: c/o Charlotte Russe
TROPICAL PRINTED CLUTCH (similar HERE): Urban Outfitters
WIDE RHINESTONE BRACELET (similar HERE): Express
STRAP HEELS: c/o Dress To Kill Miami
FLOWER HAIR CLIP (similar HERE or HERE): H&M
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Unlike the daytime office-inspired look, this asymmetrical dress has been transformed into the perfect night look. It's great to own a dress that is so versatile for different occasions. What I did to create the night look was very simple: I took the jacket and the necklace off because the dress has such beautiful details around the neckline, both front and back. I switched from white heels to a pair of black strap heels to achieve a slimming effect. I also added a wide rhinestone bracelet and a flower hair clip so that I could give it a summer touch. A tropical printed clutch compliments the night look playfully, and I appreciate the pop of emerald green!
I am so grateful that my photographer suggested waiting for a few hours in order for us to capture the sunset and use it as an amazing backdrop. As you can see... It was totally worth it! I'd never done a shoot at sunset, and I was really happy with how the pictures turned out. I seriously love how the shades of stunning twilight make the pictures so perfect and romantic. By the way, I think I am quite confident that I can now manage to model even in freezing weather because these were taken back in the middle of April! lol I am so glad that actual summer is approaching -- no more freezing during the photoshoot! :)
I hope you enjoy the night look! Which looks do you prefer, day or night?
A few more days till the weekend! Hang in there babes!
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You Are Always Gonna Be My Love
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FUR COAT & SHORT SCUBA SKIRT: H&M
TURTLENECK TOP & HEART CHARM: LOWRYS FARM (Japanese Brand)
HEART PRINT TIGHTS (similar HERE): ASOS
PINK WEDGE HEELS (similar HERE): UrbanOG
M.A.B TOTE MINI: Rebecca Minkoff
NECKLACE: Nasty Gal
JEWEL EARRINGS: ALDO
GOLD BELT: Thrifted
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Hi LOVEs! and.....
♥♥♥ HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
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I had hoped to post this look the day before Valentine's as my second V-day inspired outfit but was unable to because I left sick yestrday and had to spend time in bed to get some rest! But heyyy --- what is a better Valentine's present than a good outfit, huh? Here you go! :)
This photoshoot was one of the best ones I've ever had! Not just because I really love the outfit, but also because I can't get enough of my new hair and color! And I am overjoyed with how beautifully my photographer friend, Eric, captured me through his lens... This series offers more head shots than usual... I just couldn't choose which one was the best! :P
Even though I can't share today with my valentine, this outfit is definitely the one I would wear to celebrate my day. While the first look highlights the color red and showcases cuteness and femininity for a younger woman, this outfit focuses on elegance and the seductive nature of a mature woman. That's why I styled it up with all-black to elevate the polished and chic touch, including the outerwear and the bag. Just a little note, the black fur coat is really a go-to item that you shouldn't miss this winter season. It keeps you bundled up for sure, and you can't go wrong wearing it with any style... I am so glad to have snagged this one when it was on sale for ~$10 at
! Score!
I'd been looking for a skirt with some flares for a long time and finally found
. Thanks to the ruffle hems, it gives a nice amount of charm to the look. How can I not love the skirt? Simple but elegant! I love the skirt so much!
Of course, I wanted to add some characteristic colors and items from Valentine's Day. So I topped it off with the
heart print tights and
pretty pink wedge heels. Oh, and don't forget to complement the look with gold accessories and a hint of red lips!
Wishing you all a very lovely and sweet Valentine's Day! Happy a day of love!!!
Kisses and Hugs xoxo
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Galaxy and Patent Leather
GALAXY PRINT BOMBER JACKET: H&M
CROP TOP & PATENT LEATHER PENCIL SKIT with SLIT: River Island via ASOS
NECKLACE & PUMPS WITH LEOPARD DETAILS: Charlotte Russe
WATCH: ASOS
BRACELETS: Forever 21, H&M
RINGS: H&M | DOUBLE RINGS WITH CHAIN: Urban Outfitters
ROUND SUNGLASSES: ALDO
MINI BAG: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target
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Since the skirt brand is River Island, I styled it up with a River Island crop top as well. Then, I mixed it in gold accessories because the combination of black and gold is always a perfect match. I intentionally paired my necklace with my pumps because they both have cool leopard details! It's hard to see, but the watch has leopard details, too!
Recently Seattle's weather has changed into chilly fall weather, so I layered the outfit with this AWESOME galaxy bomber jacket I picked up from H&M last year. This jacket can make a statement all by itself, and I like how it adds some pizazz to the ensemble.
Although it is not like summer anymore, I always love having sunglasses in my purse. Putting on a pair of sunglasses is akin to wearing earrings and necklaces; I feel like it completes the outfit by adding them. So whenever I happen upon some awesome sunglasses that really catch my eye, I can't resist buying them. These round glasses from ALDO are one of my current favorites!!!
Also, perhaps you've noticed this cute mini cross-body bag on womens' arms around town? It's from "3.1 phillip Lim for Target" collection! I was super lucky to get this because it was the last one when I bought it! I am really glad to have it now because it can adapt to any kind of style! Come to think of it, I've been using this bag several days in a row now! haha What piece did you guys get from the collection?
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Edgy Black + Red Spikes
ROLLING STONES CAP: Japan | BIKER JK: Flying Tomato | BLACK SHEER SHIRT: Thrifted via Buffalo Exchange | LONG CARDI: JEANASIS (Japanese Brand) | PANTS: OLD NAVY | SHOES: JC SPIKE LITAS | BAG: GAP | EARRINGS & ZEBRA BRACELET(Shop Similar here at ASOS): Urban Outfitters | NECKLACES: F21 | WATCH: Japan
Hopefully you've been doing well, and now you can look forward to reading my posts more often!!!
WISH ME LUCK!!!!