10 Year Anniversary of Living In America & 15 Life Changing Lessons I've Learned from Living Abroad By Myself
PERSONAL TALK, LIFESTYLE, WELLNESS, ADVICE, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, GINGHAM PRINT, HEALTH, INSPIRATIONS, MULES, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SELFCARE, SUNGLASSES, SWAROVSKI, SUMMER FASHION AikA❤︎ PERSONAL TALK, LIFESTYLE, WELLNESS, ADVICE, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, GINGHAM PRINT, HEALTH, INSPIRATIONS, MULES, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SELFCARE, SUNGLASSES, SWAROVSKI, SUMMER FASHION AikA❤︎

10 Year Anniversary of Living In America & 15 Life Changing Lessons I've Learned from Living Abroad By Myself

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!

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#ImWearingRI x Cute Summer Pieces to Shop at River Island
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 AikA❤︎ 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 AikA❤︎

#ImWearingRI x Cute Summer Pieces to Shop at River Island

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.

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How To Style A Gingham Linen Shirt 2 Ways
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 AikA❤︎ 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 AikA❤︎

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.

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How to Stay Chic & Cute while Getting Cozy + 10 Blush Sweaters Under $100
STYLING TIPS, LEOPARD PRINT, SHOPPING, ALDO, ANKLE BOOTS, BERET, BLUSH COLOR, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, DVF, FASHION, H&M, INSPIRATIONS, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, MANGO, MINI SKIRT, NEW YORK CITY, OUTERWEAR, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SOCK BOOTS, STREET STYLE, SWEATERS, TREND COLORS, WINTER FASHION, WINTER OUTFIT, ZARA AikA❤︎ STYLING TIPS, LEOPARD PRINT, SHOPPING, ALDO, ANKLE BOOTS, BERET, BLUSH COLOR, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, DVF, FASHION, H&M, INSPIRATIONS, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, MANGO, MINI SKIRT, NEW YORK CITY, OUTERWEAR, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SOCK BOOTS, STREET STYLE, SWEATERS, TREND COLORS, WINTER FASHION, WINTER OUTFIT, ZARA AikA❤︎

How to Stay Chic & Cute while Getting Cozy + 10 Blush Sweaters Under $100

Being chic and cute while cozying up is quite tricky. So here the tips for nailing a cozy-chic aesthetic look for those who are still battling the frosty weather. 

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New Valentine’s Look “Ditch The Ordinary Red & Pink”
VALENTINE'S DAY, WINTER OUTFIT, STYLING TIPS, ACCESSORIES, ASOS, CHANEL, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, FAUX FUR, FOREVER 21, HAIR STYLE, HAIR, INSPIRATIONS, JEWERLY, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, OUTERWEAR, PETITE, PINK HAIR, PINK, RED LIPSTICK, SEATTLE, SOPHISTICATED, STREET STYLE, OVER THE KNEE BOOTS, SKINNY JEANS AikA❤︎ VALENTINE'S DAY, WINTER OUTFIT, STYLING TIPS, ACCESSORIES, ASOS, CHANEL, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, FAUX FUR, FOREVER 21, HAIR STYLE, HAIR, INSPIRATIONS, JEWERLY, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, OUTERWEAR, PETITE, PINK HAIR, PINK, RED LIPSTICK, SEATTLE, SOPHISTICATED, STREET STYLE, OVER THE KNEE BOOTS, SKINNY JEANS AikA❤︎

New Valentine’s Look “Ditch The Ordinary Red & Pink”

If you are still intimidated to think that we should noticeably wear Valentine’s colors - Red & Pink, this look is for you! xo

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All Red Love
RED, LOOKBOOK, TREND COLORS, ANKLE BOOTS, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, DANIEL WELLINGTON, FASHION, INSPIRATIONS, LAYERING, MINI SKIRT, MONOCHROME, PETITE, PINK HAIR, RED LIPSTICK, SEATTLE, STREET STYLE, SWAROVSKI, SWEATERS, TRENDS, VINTAGE, WINTER FASHION, WINTER OUTFIT, ZARA AikA❤︎ RED, LOOKBOOK, TREND COLORS, ANKLE BOOTS, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, DANIEL WELLINGTON, FASHION, INSPIRATIONS, LAYERING, MINI SKIRT, MONOCHROME, PETITE, PINK HAIR, RED LIPSTICK, SEATTLE, STREET STYLE, SWAROVSKI, SWEATERS, TRENDS, VINTAGE, WINTER FASHION, WINTER OUTFIT, ZARA AikA❤︎

All Red Love

You may think it may be a bold look, yet going red from head to toe is completely on-trend and incredibly and freshly stylish!

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Top Velvet Fashion Trends for 2018
VELVET, TRENDS, WINTER FASHION, ACCESSORIES, ANKLE BOOTS, ANKLE SOCKS, BERET, BLAZER, BOOTS, BURGUNDY, CARDIGAN, CHIC, DRESS, FASHION, HAIR STYLE, INSPIRATIONS, MONOCHROME, SOCK AND HEEL, STREET STYLE, STYLING TIPS AikA❤︎ VELVET, TRENDS, WINTER FASHION, ACCESSORIES, ANKLE BOOTS, ANKLE SOCKS, BERET, BLAZER, BOOTS, BURGUNDY, CARDIGAN, CHIC, DRESS, FASHION, HAIR STYLE, INSPIRATIONS, MONOCHROME, SOCK AND HEEL, STREET STYLE, STYLING TIPS AikA❤︎

Top Velvet Fashion Trends for 2018

Velvet is going to continue to be a HOT trend in 2018. Agree or disagree, keep scrolling to discover what six biggest velvet fashion trends are!! 

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Layered LBD & Socks With Heels
SOCK AND HEEL, TRENDS, LAYERING, LBD, ANKLE SOCKS, BLACK AND WHITE, CHIC, CHOKER, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, INSPIRATIONS, LOOKBOOK, MANGO, METALLIC, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SHOPPING, STREET STYLE, TOPSHOP, URBAN OUTFITTERS, WHITE TEE, NEWSBOY HAT AikA❤︎ SOCK AND HEEL, TRENDS, LAYERING, LBD, ANKLE SOCKS, BLACK AND WHITE, CHIC, CHOKER, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, INSPIRATIONS, LOOKBOOK, MANGO, METALLIC, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SHOPPING, STREET STYLE, TOPSHOP, URBAN OUTFITTERS, WHITE TEE, NEWSBOY HAT AikA❤︎

Layered LBD & Socks With Heels

As the temperature is slowly winding down, I started to think of how I can layer a summer piece like layering your favorite summer LBD in a super instant way. And getting ready for fall with a comeback trend: Sock-and-heel! Keep scrolling to shop must-have socks this fall! 

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Primerose Yellow & Bubble Pigtails
YELLOW, HAIR STYLE, STREET STYLE, ACCESSORIES, ASOS, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, DRESS, FASHION, HAIR, INSPIRATIONS, JEWERLY, KENDRA SCOTT, LACK OF COLOR, LOOKBOOK, OFF THE SHOULDER, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, STRAW HAT, SUMMER FASHION, TREND COLORS, TRENDS, WEDGE SANDALS, ZARA AikA❤︎ YELLOW, HAIR STYLE, STREET STYLE, ACCESSORIES, ASOS, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, DRESS, FASHION, HAIR, INSPIRATIONS, JEWERLY, KENDRA SCOTT, LACK OF COLOR, LOOKBOOK, OFF THE SHOULDER, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, STRAW HAT, SUMMER FASHION, TREND COLORS, TRENDS, WEDGE SANDALS, ZARA AikA❤︎

Primerose Yellow & Bubble Pigtails

It’s been so gloomy these past weeks! I hope this look will help you light up a gloomy feeling or even make your day more flashy! And showing you how to add a bit of playful vibe through your effortless hairdo! 

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Don't Be Afraid To Show Your Vulnerable Side
PERSONAL TALK, LIFESTYLE, WELLNESS, SELFCARE, ADVICE, ALDO, CHLOE, BANDANA, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, FOREVER 21, H&M, INSPIRATIONS, LOOKBOOK, MINI SKIRT, MULES, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SWAROVSKI, ZARA, STRAW HAT, GINGHAM PRINT, STATEMENT EARRINGS, EMBROIDERED AikA❤︎ PERSONAL TALK, LIFESTYLE, WELLNESS, SELFCARE, ADVICE, ALDO, CHLOE, BANDANA, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, FOREVER 21, H&M, INSPIRATIONS, LOOKBOOK, MINI SKIRT, MULES, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SWAROVSKI, ZARA, STRAW HAT, GINGHAM PRINT, STATEMENT EARRINGS, EMBROIDERED AikA❤︎

Don't Be Afraid To Show Your Vulnerable Side

Last week I decided to share my tale - REAL LIFE - on my InstaStory. I was really scared and nervous because I thought no one would care about it or would even wanna see it. But, I simply wanted to share what I have been struggling with in my life. Then, here is what happened... 

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Blush Slip Dress & Half-Up Top Knot
SLIP DRESS, CASUAL, HAIR STYLE, ADIDAS, CHANEL, CHANEL BAG, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, FOREVER 21, HAIR, INSPIRATIONS, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SNEAKERS, SPRING FASHION, STREET STYLE, SUMMER FASHION, SUPERSTAR, ZARA, BLUSH COLOR, TOPKNOT HAIR AikA❤︎ SLIP DRESS, CASUAL, HAIR STYLE, ADIDAS, CHANEL, CHANEL BAG, CHIC, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, FOREVER 21, HAIR, INSPIRATIONS, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SNEAKERS, SPRING FASHION, STREET STYLE, SUMMER FASHION, SUPERSTAR, ZARA, BLUSH COLOR, TOPKNOT HAIR AikA❤︎

Blush Slip Dress & Half-Up Top Knot

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.

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Sweatpants in 3 Ways
#DoubleChic, SPORTY LUXE, STYLING TIPS, ANKLE BOOTS, ASOS, ATHREISURE, BLAZER, CASUAL, CHANEL BAG, FASHION, FISHNET, H&M, INSPIRATIONS, LOOKBOOK, PETITE, PINK HAIR, RED LIPSTICK, SEATTLE, SPRING FASHION, STREET STYLE, TINTED SUNGLASSES, TRENDS, SAINT LAURENT, SINCERELY JULES, WHITE TEE AikA❤︎ #DoubleChic, SPORTY LUXE, STYLING TIPS, ANKLE BOOTS, ASOS, ATHREISURE, BLAZER, CASUAL, CHANEL BAG, FASHION, FISHNET, H&M, INSPIRATIONS, LOOKBOOK, PETITE, PINK HAIR, RED LIPSTICK, SEATTLE, SPRING FASHION, STREET STYLE, TINTED SUNGLASSES, TRENDS, SAINT LAURENT, SINCERELY JULES, WHITE TEE AikA❤︎

Sweatpants in 3 Ways

Sweatpants are not designed for your best friend on a lazy Sunday, as the easiest workout gear, or only worn as your comfiest airport attire any longer.

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Playing With The Prints // Stripes & Florals
PRINT ON PRINT, SPRING FASHION, CHIC, ACCESSORIES, CHARLOTTE RUSSE, COLLABORATIONS, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, FLORAL PRINT, INSPIRATIONS, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SCARF, STRIPE TOP, NUDE HEELS AikA❤︎ PRINT ON PRINT, SPRING FASHION, CHIC, ACCESSORIES, CHARLOTTE RUSSE, COLLABORATIONS, COLORED HAIR, FASHION, FLORAL PRINT, INSPIRATIONS, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SCARF, STRIPE TOP, NUDE HEELS AikA❤︎

Playing With The Prints // Stripes & Florals

Spring and summer are all about playing with bold colors and fun prints. And mixing patterns is always a fun way to make your look unique, interesting and stand out.

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A Few Trends in One Look // Spring Layering
EXTRA-LONG SLEEVES, 70s, FISHNET, ALDO, ASOS, COLORED HAIR, DARK LIPSTICK, FASHION, FOREVER 21, H&M, INSPIRATIONS, ISABEL MARANT, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, MINI SKIRT, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SPRING FASHION, STREET STYLE, SWEATERS, TRENDS, COTTON SHIRT AikA❤︎ EXTRA-LONG SLEEVES, 70s, FISHNET, ALDO, ASOS, COLORED HAIR, DARK LIPSTICK, FASHION, FOREVER 21, H&M, INSPIRATIONS, ISABEL MARANT, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, MINI SKIRT, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SPRING FASHION, STREET STYLE, SWEATERS, TRENDS, COTTON SHIRT AikA❤︎

A Few Trends in One Look // Spring Layering

I managed to pull together a few of my current beloved trends into one look. Can you guess which ones? 

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3 Ways To Wear A Shirt Dress // Second Look: Dress + Biker Jacket
DVF, #DoubleChic, SHIRT DRESS, ACNE, ASOS, CASUAL, CHIC, COLLABORATIONS, COLORED HAIR, DRESS, FASHION, H&M, INSPIRATIONS, JACKET, LACK OF COLOR, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, MULES, OLIVE, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SPRING FASHION, STREET STYLE, STYLING TIPS, TRENDS AikA❤︎ DVF, #DoubleChic, SHIRT DRESS, ACNE, ASOS, CASUAL, CHIC, COLLABORATIONS, COLORED HAIR, DRESS, FASHION, H&M, INSPIRATIONS, JACKET, LACK OF COLOR, LAYERING, LOOKBOOK, MULES, OLIVE, PETITE, PINK HAIR, SEATTLE, SPRING FASHION, STREET STYLE, STYLING TIPS, TRENDS AikA❤︎

3 Ways To Wear A Shirt Dress // Second Look: Dress + Biker Jacket

A statement shirt dress styled in 3 ways! Here is the 2nd look in more casual and edgy! 

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Originally from Kanagawa, Japan, Aika moved to Seattle in 2008. Since then, she's been working to bring her one-of-a-kind, versatile, and diverse style to the city, blending Japanese and American fashion influences.

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