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!!
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.
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!
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.
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.
Having a slip dress is no doubt a game changer in summer. Of course, you would be more drawn to a cute off-the-shoulder dress or bright sun dress. Yet, slip dresses give you countless wardrobe options in more effortless ways.
Sharing the 2nd look from the Target x Made by MINKPINK collection! It was actually one of my least favorite pieces. However...
Hi LOVEs!!!!
It's new year! Time to do something new! If you follow my
longer enough, you know that I've been sharing my daily outfits on there whenever I can (Not having a boyfriend or husband is such a huge headache when it comes to take daily outfit pictures!!) I thought that it would be nice to share them here with you guys, that way you can actually shop my looks because I always ask those questions "where did you buy this?" on Insta. I also created a new category named "OOTD" on top bar for an easy access for the past and future posts!
I hope you like this new segment! <3 <3
I wore this super casual look for a Japanese nabe (hotpot) party with my Japanese friends. It was already dark outside so snapped this look at a grocery store! Kind of surprised that it came out well and stylish, which ended up that
on all their social media! Totally #MadyMyDay moment! :)
- Wearing -
BEAIE :: UNIQLO ( sold out, similar
&
)
TOP ::
CARDIGAN :: c/o Now I Style ( a Japanese retail online store, similar
&
)
JEANS ::
(sold out, similar
&
)
BAG ::
READERS :: Urban Outfitters (old, similar
)
BOOTS :: Forever 21 ( old, love these:
&
)
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Got these awesome
from
MANGO
! They inspired me to wear all camel (mostly! haha ) look on a rainy day!
- Wearing -
SWEATER :: H&M (old, similar
&
. More options below )
JEANS :: c/o
( or similar
&
)
COAT ::
( More options below )
BAG :: Steve Madden ( old, love these:
&
)
BOOTS ::
HAT :: ASOS ( old, similar
)
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One of my fave brands to shop is definitely
, where I got this pink coat a few years back! It's old, but I will never consider to say good bye to this amazing and cozy one! Plus, the color is so eye-catchy! Winer whites are always on point, too!!
- Wearing -
SWEATER :: c/o Now I Style ( a Japanese apparel online store, adore these:
&
)
JEANS ::
COAT :: TOPSHOP (old, options
,
&
)
PUMPS :: ZARA ( old, similar
&
)
BAG :: JustFab ( old, options
&
)
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Which look is your favorite? Comment below! ;)
Happy Friday, and have a wonderful weekend ahead, cuties!
♥
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XOXO
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Gotta love this color combo!
Photographed by
//
TOP :: H&M (old, similar
&
, or adore
JEANS :: c/o
via
JACKET :: Forever 21 (similar
,
&
)
SHOES :: c/o
BAG:: H&M (old, similar
&
)
HAT ::
SUNNIES :: c/o PRADA via
( Use '
AIKASLOVECLOSET
' for your first month free subscription! )
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Hi LOVEs!!!!
When it comes to making an outfit on a daily basis, does it mostly depend on your mood or any clothes or piece you want to sport? Or is it something else? In my case, it's generally the latter, and that's why newly added items to my closet always happen to be on heavy rotation. Do you often do the same?
I recently got thise
that are hand-crafted with an amazing deep green calf hair from
. It's already too cold to rock this pair barefoot in Seattle, but I've been wearing them with tights and socks since the week I received it. I can't get over how sophisticated they are, and the comfiness is beyond incredible!!! For today's look, I decided to center these booties to create the rest of the outfit, which I thought it would be fun to achieve the "Earth Color" combo style with a bit of a casual sporty vibe. This look could be perfect for watching sports and holiday shopping! Green and camel is such an easy way to create that style, so I simply combined my favorite
and
, along with my comfiest
.
By the way, I almost forgot to tell you that you can customize your shoes from the heel shape to insole color on
! Isn't is amazing? Their shoes have been featured on notable fashion magazines like InStyle, People, OK!, and more! So you better check them out because their shoes are too lovely to pass on for the adoring holiday gift idea!
Enjoy your Sunday, cuties! ♥
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XOXO
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How to still look so chic when going for casual.
Photographed by
// Downtown Seattle
TOP ::
CARDIGAN :: H&M (sold out, similar
,
,
)
SKIRT ::
(Similar
,
)
BOOTS :: Gifted from Mom ( similar
,
)
BAG :: Steve Madden
ACCESSORIES :: c/o
Necklaces, c/o
Sunnies,
lipstick
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Hi LOVEs!!!
It's finally Friday, and I couldn't be happier because the weather is looking like it will be so nice and sunny for the next three days! No more gloomy weather! (for a while at least! )
It's crazy how much the temperature is dropping down day by day. It's so hard to get out of my bed every morning because it is so snuggly. This chilly weather sometimes drives me nuts, and don't wanna think too much about what I am going to wear for that day. I figured that an easy solution is going for a casual look with a basic combo. But you still want to look chic and fab, of course! This is what I ended up wearing. A plain
,
,
, and
-- These are my current go-to basic pieces because they are amazingly versatile items that you could style with almost anything!
To my surprise, I didn't own a
until recently. And having it in my closet has seriously been saving my life. I can layer another cardigan underneath, for great chemistry with a cozy scarf, and I really like the oversized silhouette that balances out my short height, especially when I wear flats. Then styling it with a pair of
is totally trendy and on point!
If you are opting for a casual yet fashionable look, make sure to add something eye-catching like a statement necklace, killer sunnies, or pop of color. Imagine this look without these gorgeous
(yes, I double-layered! ), it would end up as a completely plain outfit. I also decided to elevate my look with my new
and my all-time favorite
. Not only are they a great finishing touch, but I also covered my too-tired-from-yesterday face. It's a double win!
Don't forget to use "AIKAS20" at
for gorgeous statement necklaces! Their necklaces are just so perfect right now for a party occasion or a holiday gift for any woman!
Hope you have a wonderful & fun weekend ahead, beauties!
♥
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XOXO
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Let's talk about jeans and jewelry today.
Photographed by
//
TOP :: ZARA ( similar
,
,
)
JEANS ::
BAG :: JustFab
JEWERLY ::
BRLETTE ::
( less expensive
,
)
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Hi LOVEs! Happy Friday! Any fun plan for the weekend?
If you are petite like me, you know the real struggle of finding a pair of perfect jeans? Well.. That hits me all the time! Although skinny jeans are pretty easy to get your hands on, when it comes to other type of jeans, it's really pain in the butt. So it was extremely a happy moment when I found these
online, and the fit is amazingly flawless when it was arrived!! It's high-waist, and I appreciate it making my legs look longer. Plus, I don't need to tailor the hems or wear sky-high heels thanks to the just right amount of the length!! I was finally able to ride on the wave of this 70's inspired jean trend! haha
I paired them with my favorite oversized blush knit for an easy-going style - like a brunch-with-my-girls-look. In fact, I caught up with one of my new friends,
who is a Vancouver based jewelry designer. I super adore her pieces, and this look was so perfect to feature her dainty handmade beautiful accessories.
I am wearing:
I highly recommend you to check out her website for more fab pieces! My favorites are definitely stone contained necklaces!
I am still hunting for another pair of flare jeans, more like the ones with tight on the thigh and flare at the bottom. So if you know of any stores you could recommend, please comment below! :)
On the side (personal) note, I am freaking excited to attend
Hello Kitty Supercute Operning Party
with my blogger friend, Bailey of
. Special thanks to
UNIQLO
for the tickets at the last second (They were sold out so quickly, we couldn't get our tickets until 2 days ago! ) Follow along the fun time with Hello Kitty on my snap: @
fashionsitaika
or
!
Have a great weekend ahead, dolls!
♥
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I am such a heel lover, but these boots are worth keepin' in my closet.
Photographed by
//
TOP: Forever 21 ( similar
,
, and
)
SHORTS:
, Japanese brand ( similar
,
)
BOOTS: c/o
- Dark Gull Grey
HAT:
( similar
,
)
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Hi LOVEs! Happy Friday!!!
As I describe that my style is versatile, alternative, and unique, it's always so fun for me to work with a brand that I might not go find on my own. I prefer to put heels on wherever I go, however, what if I have an awesome pair of suede boots in my closet? I can stroll around from towns to towns in them because I bet my feet won't kill me!!
I am so pleased to get my hands on
from
Cat Foot Wear,
and they are getting ready to launch their new AW15 collection, and this seasons line is all about performance details, with a full range of suede waterproof boots (
that don’t look like waterproof boots!
), along with other wool, faux fur, and thinsulate styles. And, this same theme carried into the men’s collection as well with a full range of wool and waterproof boots, including a collaboration with Gore-Tex which updates the brand’s iconic
silhouette in 6 insulated, waterproof colorways.
It was quite hard for me to pick which of their new boots I wanted to style in because there are lots of fun and awesome boots from the new AW collection! These come in leather and suede, and I chose the latter on the spot! Because I am so into the texture right now, I think everyone is, in this season, and I picked dark grey color out of two other colors - black & cafe - since you guys know by now that I love anything in the grey shade!
To style
, I paired with a
and
for a super laid-back attire. Whenever I go for casual looks, I try to focus on how I can balance the whole look since I am a very short girl! So accessorizing is the key, and wearing a hat definitely helps to direct the eyes upward! I first opted for a beanie but switched to a
because I wanted to add a feminine touch to the look. And side braids gives an extra cuteness along with the hat! I had so much fun shooting these boots at Seattle waterfront, one of my favorite spots for sure!
Hope you like my casual look today! :)
Have a lovely weekend ya'll!
♥
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XOXO
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So ecstatic and honored to introduce a new brand I recently discovered. Not to mention, from outside the US!
Photographed by
// Pioneer Square
,
,
&
: c/o Castro
SCARF: Vintage, gift from my grandma (similar HERE, HERE)
EARRINGS: c/o
(Use code '
AIKAS20
' for 20% off sitewide)
SUNNIES: c/o
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Hi LOVEs! Happy Sunday!
Ever since
have been a big trend, I'd been dying to get my hands on one too. Unfortunately luck wasn't on my side, and I was about to give up on the hunt... Then I was reached out to by this Israel brand called
, and they gave me the luck I was waiting for!!! On top of that, I was really impressed by their passionate for fashion, their goals, and who they are -
is the Israeli answer to global fashion. It incorporates the love and passion for fashion, quality and design. Those aspects together with the Tel Aviv and Israeli character whose source is in their nature as people and as a fashion house: energetic, colorful, urban free, happy, and sexy, with a pinch of chutzpah.
I am so happy to style a fall-ready look with their lovely pieces and share the look with you guys! I adore their urban, sophisticated, and fun style! Of course I had to pick up this suede mini skirt and decided to make a casual ensemble along with it. I selected an
off-white top with a deep open-back design
and a pair of
! I added vintage chain printed scarf gifted by my grandma as a transitioning element to the look, and I can't get over how the chicness of the entire outfit is elevated! I've been owning this scarf, and I finally figured it out how to rock it! I topped it off with some cute accessories including their
and
! This bag is so on point, I love the mix of burgundy color and chain straps!!
This is probably one of my favorite looks that I have done recently! What do you think guys?
Hope your weekend has been treating you nice!
♥
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XOXO
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