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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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 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

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Elegant Asymmetry






SUNGLASSES: Buffalo Exchange
BURGUNDY CROPPED JACKET: Forever 21 via Crossroads Trading Co.
ASYMMETRY DRESS, EARRINGS (similar HERE) & STACKABLE BRACELETS: c/o Charlotte Russe
WATCH: ALDO
NECKLACE: Claire's
HEELS: ZARA
HAND BAG (similar HERE): JustFab 

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Hi LOVEs!!!!
Hope you all had wonderful and fun weekends! My weekends are always super busy, so Mondays are like my weekend. I am very pleased that it was such a beautiful day yesterday!!! I got to have a very relaxing time to store my energy and I am ready to start a busy week again!

I received this amazing black asymmetrical dress from Charlotte Russe. You know, it is never enough to own a black dress!! It doesn't matter what seasons you are in! When doubt, go for a black dress! This dress definitely is gonna be one of my favorite black dresses in my closet :) The hem of the dress is what makes this dress striking. Not only do I love the asymmetrical hem, I am also in love with the interesting cutouts around the collarbone. Then, the two thin straps around my neck continue to the back crossing. I decided to make two different looks for day and night transforming this dress, and here is the first one!

I set the theme as if I was a worker so I wanted to create something that is wearable at work. The dress itself is too gorgeous to wear at work, so I paired it with a cropped burgundy jacket which I recently thrifted at Crossroad Trading Co. I wish it was much brighter, but I got it anyway because I really liked its very light weight, and it has structured designs both front and back. Also, since I have a long torso, I can't get enough of cropped jackets so that I can create the trick to have a shorter trunk, and it totally looks great with the dress. When I came to choose the shoes, I picked white middle heeled pumps to go with the outfit and then matched them with the white bag to add extra bright colors to the outfit. Although I wanted to keep everything as simple as possible, the outfit needed some bling-bling! I mixed lovely earrings also courtesy of Charlotte Russe and kept going with the silver accessories.


I hope your new week is going well and fun ♥


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Blissful Pastel



Photographed by Coolpplse Jeremy



DENIM JACKET (similar HERE or HERE): Japan
BACK CUTOUT PASTEL YELLOW DRESS (similar HERE): c/o Charlotte Russe
BELT: Steve Madden
OMBRE LUCITE ANKLE STRAP HEELS: ZooShoo
WATCH (similar HERE): ALDO
SATCHEL BAG: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target
SUNGLASSES: Buffalo Exchange


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Hi LOVEs!!!! Happy hump day!

Thanks to the spring season, I've been totally into wearing lots of pretty colors and spring dresses lately! I hated that the weather last week was terrible! It was like a return to winter cold last Monday.... However, I am super happy to have the real spring weather back this week in Seattle! Yesterday was amazingly warm and beautiful with no chilly wind, so I took advantage of it to shoot at Discovery Park! Lots of nature and a bunch of pretty daisies blooming in the window sills!! :)

Speaking of spring dresses, I loooooooove this pastel yellow skater dress courtesy of Charlotte Russe! I was about to look for a dress in pastel so it arrived JUST in time! The cutout in the back adds the right amount of the sex appeal, which I love the most about this dress! I actually didn't have anything that has a nice cutout on the back so it's double yays for me! Since the length turned out a bit longer, I wore the belt to adjust it! It look perfect now!
This denim jacket has been one of the must-have items for spring, and I have two -- one light and dark color! I chose the lighter one for this look so it goes with the dress flawlessly. I slipped on a pair of pastel strap sandals (loving the ombre lucite heels!) and can't get enough of how they complete the whole look with the dress!
Charlotte Russe is one of my favorite wallet-friendly online stores and they always carry a great selection of cute and fab dresses plus other cool stuff! Unfortunately, this dress is no longer available, but I highly recommend checking them out now and then! I bet you will have a nice shopping experience!!! <3

Can I talk about a little bit jewelry I am wearing on today's look? The four pieces on me today - pearl necklace, butterfly bracelet, chain bracelet, and midi rings - are from Modern Trend. My Instagram (@aikaslovecloset) friend owns the online store. Her jewelry is always superb, and I can't help but liking her stuff on her Instagram (@jesscafang). I finally was able to buy her amazing pieces early this month and have been in love with all of them! You should definitely follow her on Instagram and check her online store as well! Make sure to keep eye on some good deals with a lovely discount (because I grabbed mine at a 50% off discount! Scored!)


Have a lovely day ♥


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Black Laces + Pastel Biker Jacket



 Photographed by Justin Swain

FAKE GLASSES, HOOP EARRINGS & NUDE PLATFORMS: Forever 21
FUAX LEATHER PASTEL BIKER JACKET: ZARA
LACE TOP: Isabel Marant pour H&M
LACE SKIRT: Free People
FUR BAG & WATCH: ALDO
RINGS: Forever 21 & H&M


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Hi LOVEs! How are ya?
I wore this outfit when I went to SEE Eyewear launch party a while ago... I definitely love the combo of lace on lace. I was pleased with outcome and that the whole outfit looks like one complete dress with two different patterns combined on top and bottom. Because of one-color hue, it helps one look taller by creating an "I" figure. Thanks to the lace patterns, the skin is peeking through the clothes -- emphasizing sex appeal. I think it's safe to say that all black could be worn in Spring if skin is still showing. The lace skirt is adjustable, so I made it a midi-skirt instead of a maxi-skirt so that I could wear black socks to go with. Wearing ankle socks in any shoes is such a great idea, especially during the season when you can't wear boots because it's too hot, and you can't wear pumps or sandals either because it's too chilly. Since this outfit was for an eyewear brand launch party, I mixed a pair of black flamed fake glasses for a little playful accent and then accessorized with silver jewelry.

Now that the season is switching to spring, and it's time to let the dark clothes sit back in the closet and bring out the bright colors to play. I love black biker jackets, but I needed to update my wardrobe with some new dazzling pieces. Then, I picked up this insanely awesome pastel biker jacket from ZARA. Seriously it keep blowing me away every time I wear it. Everything is just on point! Beautiful pastel blue, its design is a bit of boxy structure that helps to stay on my narrow shoulders when wearing it over-the-shoulder. Just wearing this jacket alone is super trendy! I am even obsessed with its back silhouette. Because the jacket is pastel blue, I paired a watch with a blue bungle to match and make it pop out of the all-black ensemble. 
Whenever you are struggling with  which shoes you should go for to complete the look, pick a pair of nude shoes. You'll never go wrong with them, and they are magically harmonized with any outfit and any occasion!


Wishing you a very wonderful 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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