HOLIDAY LOOK, WINTER FASHION, RED, ACCESSORIES, BLAZER, BRALETTE, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, FAUX FUR, H&M, HAIR, HAIR STYLE, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, MONOCHROME, NA-KD, OUTERWEAR, PETITE, PINK HAIR, PLATFORM SHOES, RED LIPSTICK, SEATTLE, SELFCARE, STATEMENT EARRINGS, STREET STYLE, SUNGLASSES, TOPSHOP, VALENTINE'S DAY, VINTAGE, WINTER OUTFIT, ZARA, LIFESTYLE
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Single on Valentine's Day? 10 Awesome Ways to ...

Just because you don’t have someone special to celebrate this holiday of love, don’t feel discouraged and it doesn’t mean that today can’t be special. It doesn’t have to be so cute, so lovely and so romantic.

If you have NO IDEA what do do, here are 10 awesome things you can do (in addition to staying off of social media) - literally today, in an hour, right now!!

Single on Valentine's Day? 10 Awesome Ways to Celebrate!
POLKA DOT, SHOPPING, SUMMER FASHION, ASOS, BANDANA, BUN HAIRSTYLE, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, HAIR, HAIR STYLE, LOOKBOOK, PETITE, PINK HAIR, ROMPER, SEATTLE, STREET STYLE
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Easy Chic Summer Look: Polkadot Romper Under $60

If you are a lover of polka dots and a piece that you can still wear  into fall, today’s post is made just for you.

Easy Chic Summer Look: Polkadot Romper Under $60
PERSONAL TALK, LIFESTYLE, WELLNESS, ADVICE, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, GINGHAM PRINT, HEALTH, INSPIRATIONS, MULES, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SELFCARE, SUNGLASSES, SWAROVSKI, SUMMER FASHION
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10 Year Anniversary of Living In America & ...

Today marks the 10-year anniversary of my moving from Japan and living in America. Living in a foreign country isn’t a piece of cake but has taught me a number of invaluable life changing lessons but here are my 15 valuable of lessons I learned from past 10 years!

10 Year Anniversary of Living In America & 15 Life Changing Lessons I've Learned from Living Abroad By Myself
RIVER ISLAND, COLLABORATIONS, LOOKBOOK, ACCESSORIES, BAKER BOY HAT, BLAZER, CASUAL, COLORED HAIR, DENIM, DISTRESSED JEANS, FASHION, HAIR STYLE, INSPIRATIONS, IT BAG, JEWERLY, MINI SKIRT, MULES, NEWSBOY HAT, PETITE, PINK HAIR, PINK, SEATTLE, SHOPPING, SPRING FASHION, STATEMENT EARRINGS, STATEMENT SHOES, STREET STYLE, SUMMER FASHION, SWAROVSKI, TRENDS, WHITE JEANS, CLEAR PIECES
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#ImWearingRI x Cute Summer Pieces to Shop at ...

Summer in the air. So excited to partner with River Island and share two looks with so many cute summer pieces I recently found. From a statement and bright top to killer mules.

#ImWearingRI x Cute Summer Pieces to Shop at River Island
UNIQLO, COLLABORATIONS, GINGHAM PRINT, LINEN, YELLOW, ALDO, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, HAIR STYLE, INSPIRATIONS, LOOKBOOK, MIDI SKIRT, PETITE, PINK HAIR, PLAID, SCARF, SEATTLE, STREET STYLE, STYLING TIPS, TINTED SUNGLASSES, TREND COLORS, MULES, MESSY BUN, PLATFORM SHOES, PLEATED SKIRT, PAPERBAG SHORTS, IT BAG, NET TOTE BAG
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How To Style A Gingham Linen Shirt 2 Ways

Ditch your plain white shirt for this gingham print linen shirt this spring. It surely brightens up your day!! Showing you how you can rock it 2 ways from a casual girly to relaxed sophisticated look.

How To Style A Gingham Linen Shirt 2 Ways

Boater Hat

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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Thank you for reading!!!!
XOXO


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End Of Summer Gingham


Photographed by Benjamin Widdowson // Pike Place


BOATER HAT (similar here) & EARRINGS: H&M
GINGHAM PRINTED SKIRT as a dress (Similar Here | Here | Here): ASOS
CROSS-BODY MINI BAG: TOPSHOPPATENT BELT (similar here): Goodwill
STUDDED SANDALS (similar here): ALDO
INITIAL WATCH: Nordstrom
BRACELETS: Goodwill and Charlotte Russe




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Hi LOVEs!
I am so sad that the summr is getting close to the end. I still have tons of summer activities in mind that I haven't done yet... I am seriously not ready for the summer to be over! Hopefully I will be able to spend some quality time at Alki Beach soon, one of my favorite spots in Seattle!

It's all about the combination of my favorite pieces today! I got this lovely gingham print skirt from ASOS in early June, and I love waring it as a dress more than as-is. If you remember, I rocked a look as a dress a while ago, and this is another way I styled it up as a dress. If you are a petite, like me, it can be hard to find the perfect comfy dress. This one can totally solve that problem! This is the only gingham printed piece that I have in my closet, and I am very pleased how the print makes me feel extra girly and chic. It even adds some playful, but retro elegance touch. How can you not love a piece that keeps you cool from the remaining summer heat while looking super stylish?
I've been so in love with this straw boater hat ever since I snagged at H&M it awhile back. I think as much as I love a baseball cap, this hat is my top favorite summer hat for sure. Oh and it's very practical!! The mix of this ht and the dress is just so lovely.
You have no idea how many times I've worn these awesome studded white sandals over the past few months. I got them from ALDO last year and didn't have a chance to wear as many times as I wanted. I am a complete sucker for shoes that have WOW elements and details, and these gold studs definitely make the sandals a statement. With the bloke heels, there is no worrying about stability walking around, and even running to catch a bus! What a dream pair!
This time I decided to pair a black patent belt to match with the black ribbon on the hat, then finish the look with the light blue mini cross-body bag (to compliment the same hue of the dress) with some gold jewelry. Nothing is incorporated for fall inspirations, but this look really overjoyed me and gives a little bit of end-of-summer fun!

Wishing you cuties a very beautiful day!




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Thank you for reading!!!!

XOXO





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