Summer Grey Matter

It's safe to say, all-grey is the new black. 

Photographed by Marcus Annable  //  Seattle Downtown 

TOP: ZARA (or similar at ASOS or Revolve )
SKIRT: Aritzia
SHOES: JustFab
 BAG: Steve Madden (old, option HERE and HERE)
NECKLACE: c/o Boohoo
BRALETTE: Aritzia  

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Hi LOVEs!

I've mentioned before that having crazy colored hair has made me wear single-toned looks more often than ever. My affection for these styles is getting bigger and bigger because they are just so easy to rock. It's so great that you don't need to spend much effort and time coordinating the whole look, or thinking of wether or not each piece goes well together. With that being said, here is the all-gray look that I am currently into. I don't have many grey clothes, but luckily I have this side slit maxi skirt and grey sweater to make the style. During my DC trip, I scored this super comfy and soft V-neck sweater! Though we still have to beat the summer heat, Seattle weather is sometimes unpredictable so this sweater keeps me warm on those chill days, especially when it rains. And its loose fit is just everything! 

I decided to pair these sandals with mesh details for a pop of sporty vibe and to add some playfulness into this all-grey look! It was a little humid, so I simply took advantage of it to put my hair in a side high ponytail. I am happy I styled it this way because it gives a breezy mood.  

I really want to try one tone looks with some fun colors rather than black, white, and grey this fall and winter! Burgundy, yellow, orange, and khaki... The options are endless! Wouldn't it be fun to make a contrast with my mermaid hair? Which color should I try first?

Have a lovely Sunday, darlings! ♥

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Summer Chic Ready

I am too obsessed with my new adorable off-shoulder top!

Photographed by Michelle Lock  //  Pike Place Market 

TOP: c/o Style Moi
SHORTS: Aritzia (similar Chic Nova, Lulu's, Charlotte Russe)SHOES: c/o Shoe Dazzle 
BAG: thrifted via Buffalo Exchange (similar Rebecca Minkoff, H&M)JEWERLY: c/o t + j Design ear cuff,  c/o Charlotte Russe collar necklace,  ASOS multirow necklace

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Hi LOVEs!!!! How was your weekend?

Here is the second look featuring Style Moi, one of my new beloved fashion online destination. Can I tell you something? The word can't express how much I love this versatile oh-so lovely off shoulder top!!!!! I'd been dying to get my hands on a summer top like this, but I just didn't have a chance to encounter a piece I really want to wear or fit my petite body perfectly. As I mentioned on the previous post, they offer a variety range of size options, and I got it in XS which is super hard to find the size in the US clothing stores.
This top is so soft and comfortable, and you can rock it from day to night. I even used as a cover top when I went to beach thanks to its sheer fabric!! On top of the off-shoulder design, these bell sleeves are what makes this top much cuter!

I styled it with high waisted denim shorts and my new summer wedge sandals for a chic effect. Even though the top is just as cute itself, I wanted to glam it up a little more with some gold jewelry. I layered a collar necklace and multirow necklace. This is such an unexpected combination, but I am actually loving it!  I was gifted this little pretty crystal ear cuff from my blogger babe, Tiffany at a blogger brunch. I adore her store called t + j Design and so happy to own this cute cuff because sometimes I don't want to over-accessorize myself, yet need some bling, which this one is the perfect piece for the occasion!

I hope you like how I style this Style Moi off-shoulder top! What is your summer-ready look?
Have a lovely week, dolls! 

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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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Feeling Spring in The City

Photographed by Michael Guidry

PASTEL YELLOW SHORT SUIT: Aritzia
FLORAL SHEER TOP & CRYSTAL NECKLACE (similar HERE): H&M
TRANSPARENT EARRINGS & WATCH: Aldo
LACE UP HEELS: Windsor
SATCUEL BAG: JustFab
BLUE BRACELET: Charming Charlie


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Hi LOVEs! Happy April <3

This week was April Fool's... Did you trick your friend somehow?? lol  It's so funny how I've seen every year on Facebook that at least one friend will change his/her status to be in a relationship and I totally believe it! And yes... I fell for an 'April Fool' lie again this year! :p

I am so glad that now we can enjoy the recent beautiful weather in Seattle! No more gloomy and rainy days! (not all the time of course! It's STILL Seattle...) You know, I am from Japan where there are  4 distict seasons, so experiencing the change of seasons really reminds me of Japan. Omg... I can't believe that it's been almost 5 years since I last went back to Japan. Around this time, the streets are filled with amazing blooms of cherry blossoms, and the scenery is just SPECTACULAR! I miss doing 'hanami' too (literal meaning in English is "flower viewing" - it's the Japanese traditional custom of enjoying the transient beauty of cherry blossom with delicious food and drinks!)
The day I shot this outfit was a super lovely day... I could not stop dancing like a kid! It was so breathtaking how clear the azure sky was. I got this pastel yellow shorts suit within the last year, and the preasure of wearing a suit still continues this year. I shared a fall outfit featuring this suit with some layers. Now it's time to wear it alone!

I actually wore this look to a launch party, so I wanted to go for a dress-up style. I paired it with a black floral sheer top that could match these fabulous lace-up heels from Windsor! These heels are definitely must-haves for spring and summer to instantly add a big impact to your look.
When it came to choose some jewelry to finish the look, I chose a crystal necklace and transparent earrings to add extra sparkles!  I think they beautifully frame my face. I can't get enough of this black satchel bag that I took the strap off of to use as both hand bag and clutch! It's big enough to hold my long wallet and other necessities, yet it doesn't appear overly big. It's deceptively practical and just an awesome bag that you should have in your closet.

I am hoping to get another multi-piece suit soon this spring! <3
I am so excited to enjoy tonight at my FIRST EVER event in downtown Seattle! :)


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Fedora Fondness

 Photographed by Eric Paguio

FEDORA & RINGS: H&M
FAKE GLASSES: Crossroads Trading Co.
CROSSBODY BAG: Thrifted
PEACH COAT (similar HERE): TOPSHOP
GRAPHIC ART TOP: Aritzia
CARDIGAN: c/o NOWiSTYLE
EARRINGS & WET LOOK LEGGINGS: Forever 21
LEOPARD BOOTS - PURKHISER (or HERE): ALDO
MIDI RINGS: ALDO & Urban Outfitters
NECKLACE: Charming Charlie

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Hi LOVEs! It's been almost a week since the last post... I deeply apologize for being MIA. I needed some rest after my car accident :P I was accidentally hit by a car at intersection on my way home. It was kind of a big one for the first time in a long time... I am glad I didn't get heavy injured and... most happily, I am back now! :) 

I believe that I've mentioned before that I am quite the sucker for hats. Of all hats, my most favorite kind is clearly... The FEDORA. I own more than 5 or 6 already, and my love of the fedora is unending. I want all kinds of colors! When I found this awesome fedora at H&M, I was overjoyed! Its color, silhouette, and fit are just about perfect, and it goes with any kind of style. If you want to add a touch of edginess, this hat is the exact piece you should select. It is edgy, yet maintains an air of coolness. That's why I can't live without it.

The difference with today's look is that I started with the hat, then arranged my outfit around it.  I wanted to go for a casual and clean look when styling this fedora. So I picked very comfortable items to achieve it. Since ART PRINTS will be one of the Spring/Summer trends, I wore this Aritzia super loose-fitting top with its big graphic art (check this look styling this top as well). I love mixing prints into a simple look, so I decided to pair these lovely ALDO pony hair boots. They are amazingly comfy but stunning, and you have no idea how many times people have given me compliments on them! The TOPSHOP peach coat definitely compliments the whole look. The combination of fedora and coat is my new favorite now, I think! Adding a pair of fake glasses is the right choice to finish the look, and a few playful elements can never go wrong!

Early this week, I received the most amazing email EVER... It's from one of the co-founders at Chictopia, and it said that I have been selected as a candidate for a VS PINK/Chictopia styling campaign featuring MLB baseball style looks. I nearly died, and had to read it over many times to sure it was real! lol One of my goals this year is to work with a major American company. I am not an official candidate yet, but the fact that I was chosen as one of them is certainly showing that I am on the right path and am one step closer to my goal. Please cross your fingers for me to be officially chosen! :)
Thank you very much for loving my fashion and for your continuous support to make my dreams come true!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend! ♥

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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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