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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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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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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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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graphic t-shirt

City Chic in Trench



Photographed by Benjamin Widdowson // Near Safeco Field


TRENCH COAT & CLUTCH: c/o Pink Basis

GRAPHIC LOOSE TANK: Aritzia

SKIRT & NECKLACE: Thrifted via Goodwill

EARRINGS: H&M 

PLATFORM SANDALS (Similar Here): Vince Camuto via Piperlime 



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Hi LOVEs!
Sorry for being away for a week, but I have a good reason! My family came all the way from Japan to visit, and I had such a great time with my beloved parents and grandpa!! Because I had such and amazing and wonderful time, after they left I immediately felt homesick and it affected me for the last few days! I'd never hit such a severe homesickness before.  All that time being away from my family for years and then finally being able to see them again made me realize how much I love them, and their visit strengthened my love toward them more than ever!

Now... fun time is over! It's time to get back to the grind!
I've been in love with the changing weather lately. I can already smell autumn in the air and feel the chill as night falls. People in the street are starting to layer their clothing and get cozy. One of the perfect transition pieces in terms of outerwear for fall is surely a trench coat, and it is also one of those basics that everyone need as part of their wardrobe. The greatest thing about the trench coat is that it can go with anything! You can throw it on for a feminine look which I achieved for today's ensemble, while it also can toughen up with a chic and edgy touch. There are so many ways to style it! I know for sure that I will be wearing it so much for the next few months!

I already own an ivory one, but I'd been wanting to try a new color and a different length. So I was so pleased to find what I had been looking for at Pink Basis.  It's super lightweight, so it's perfect right now since you can put it on and take it off very easily, especially for those days of fickle weather. The details on the shoulders, pickets and even the buttons make this trench coat more stylish. I kept the same color palette by adding a beige clutch, also from Pink Basis (How awesome is the skull and rhinestone knuckle handle?). I wore a pair of Vince Camuto nude platform sandals. However, underneath my trench, I wanted to keep a little bit of a playful tone. I decided to wear a graphic loose tank and pair it with a flare skirt. Adding sunglasses never fails to complete the look! Well at least to me.. haha     

Did you guys get your hands on a trench coat already?





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Thank you for reading!!!!
XOXO


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Cool Like A Boy, Lovely Like A Girl



 Photographed by Justin Swain


 GRAPHIC MUSCLE T-SHIRT, BASBALL CAP (HERE) & LACE BRALETTE (HERE): Aritzia
STRIPED SHORTS, GOLD RING SETS & REFLECTIVE SUNGLASSES(Similar HERE): H&M
BAG: Foever 21
MINT STRAP CLEAR HEEL SANDALS (Similar HERE or HERE): Windsor
WATCH: ASOS
GOLD CRAW BRACELET: URBANOG
SPIKE EAR CUFF EARRINGS: Urban Outfitters (Similar HERE)


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Lately, I have been shopping A LOT, thanks to my precious friend who presented me with a couple of gift cards. I took advantage of them to buy summer items at my favorite stores for the last few weeks, and I went to Aritzia in the Bellevue Square Mall the other day. Luckily, they were having HUGE sales, and I was totally happy that I picked up super awesome stuff there, and I wanted to feature many of them in today's post.

The Graphic Muscle T-shit is what I love the most from my purchase. It's insanely superb, isn't it?! I really love the big graphic of the lady in the front, then when I turn to the side, another print of gentleman shows up! How fun and cool!!!This time, I styled things up with a tomboy-ish look, mixing it up with striped shorts, baseball cap, and spiked ear cuff earrings! I believe that the reflective sunglasses add and extra bit of edginess and contribute a cool vibe as well!
Down the road, I can't wait to show you how I can make different looks using this muscle T :)

When I came to chose the shoes to finalize my outfit, I picked my new Windsor Mint Strap Clear Heel Sandals in order to retain a touch of femininity. On top of that, I used a pastel lipstick, and its color really matches with the mint color of the sandals!  Those sandals are so on point, and I just love to wear them!

I must say this outfit will definitely be one of my favorite summer outfits!!!!!  


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XOXO
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