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.
No matter the season, neutral tones are always one of the top color trends that everyone gravitates towards. It creates the perfect fall vibe of snug, toasty, warm - all sorts of autumn feelings. The camel hue especially, and instantly, adds luxe and a well-made feel to any piece. No wonder this color is such a timeless color
I am such a heel lover, but these boots are worth keepin' in my closet.
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TOP: Forever 21 ( similar
,
, and
)
SHORTS:
, Japanese brand ( similar
,
)
BOOTS: c/o
- Dark Gull Grey
HAT:
( similar
,
)
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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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// Capitol Hill
Hi LOVEs!
I normally try to avoid re-using wardrobe pieces because I would rather have my looks have variety. However, once I find something that completely steals my heart that is not an option. It WILL be on heavy rotation for sure. I think you remember that I shared a
two weeks ago, but here is another look that has more of a feminine vibe. This was also one of the attires I chose for my Oregon trip. I wore it again because I really wanted to shoot it!
This time, I styled it with super light
and topped it off with a
and
to match.
are so addicting, plus they are a hot piece right now. I seriously want to wear it every single day. It definitely gives a summery look and is effortlessly chic while being a perfect top to beat the heat. Summer has officially begun and this heat wave in Seattle is insane! Now is a perfect time to grab a few more off-the-shoulder pieces, from tops to dresses, any recommendations?
I am starting my long July 4th weekend now! Have a lot of fun and be safe!!
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// Fremont
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Hi LOVEs!!!!
The weather in Seattle lately has been super unpredictable, and to be honest with you, it's driving me insane. It's sunny one day, and next day it completely changes to a gloomy, chilly, unhappy weather. The worst part is.... it greatly affects my emotions! Ugh! I can't wait for summer! But outfit wise, I am really pleased with the cool temperature only because I can take advantage of it to still wear my favorite coats!
This
has been a big hit ever since I've owned in my closet, and needless to say, I've worn it a countess time already. And I wanted to create something spring-inspired. Whenever I wear an outerwear, especially a little thick one, I always tend to tuck up the sleeves to show some skin. This one easy trick instantly transforms any winter-ish coat to an appropriate spring one. Even a black bicker jacket as well. Today's look was created around this awesome coat with a double denim ensemble along with a
which is my major hat obsession right now.
Since the festivity mood is floating everywhere, I was inspired to wear festival-ready accessories to finish the look. A peacock earrings, a beaded necklace, and of course a
. They are definitely spice up the look!
I love my new sunnies from
and new chic pointy heels from
. They are perfect to complement the look! Never go wrong with a black pair of heels! If you are looking for a fun, affordable shoe online store,
is such a good place to shop at! And I have something special to my readers! Use the code "
lovecloset15
" for 15%off!
Have a lovely day, dolls!
♥
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Photographed by Teban S. of
// Pike Place Market
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Hi LOVEs!!!
It's so gloomy and chilly today in Seattle. How's the weather where you are?
If it is as bad as my city, I hope today's post will brighten up your day because there are a lot of sweet & twirling moments! :)
Another day with my beloved
outfit! Just like today's temperature, I still needed to cozy up in a sweater or layers, so I chose this super lovely bell sleeve cropped pullover to create a "spring natural" ensemble along with the hat. I am so glad I styled them with a flowy maxi skirt because it really complements the look, and it gives the look a nice feminine element. I actually haven't worn this maxi skirt for a very long time because to be quite honest with you, I didn't know how to style it due to the length - I felt it's too long for my height. But it turned out really flattering! I love it when I can give life back to whatever piece has been hiding in my closet unworn. Since this skirt is extremely light and flowy, it could be fun to wear it again for other spring looks! Maybe with an off shoulder top or floral print tops! The options will go on and on!
Even though my boots are hidden by the skirt, these pink ankle boots added a spring hue. Wearing anything with pastel is such a great color selection add fresh vibe to the look.
As for hairstyle, I have a major obsession with this camel hat and side braid. It's super easy yet effortlessly chic and cute. Such a lovely go-to hair style right now!
How would you wear naturals in spring? ♥
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Photographed by
// Queen Anne
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Hi LOVEs!!!!
Are you as happy as I am to finally feel the spring weather and to get to see all the oh-so-cute flowers blooming everywhere? Whenever spring has sprung, it always reminds me of my home: Tokyo, Japan. As you probably know, you can see wonderful cherry blossoms in Japan wherever you go during this season, and we have a fun outdoor party called
Hanami
to celebrate or enjoy the transient beauty of flowers with family, friends, or colleagues while we enjoy delicious food and drinks together. Sounds really enjoyable, doesn't it? Oh I miss THAT so much!
I was happy that yesterday was warm enough to bare some skin (Yes! Finally!) so I wore a bright red dress and a pastel pink sweater on top of it for a fashion/blogger event last night. I posted the look on my
if you are curious to see it!
Although the temperature is warming now, on some days the winter chill remains. Today's look is for one of those days and is inspired by the spring vibe. I put on a flowery printed pink top and paired it with some skinny jeans. Instead of wearing boots, I decided to go for multi-colored sandals. I know it was too cold to wear them barefooted, so I layered with
, and it worked! I have been looking for a perfect camel hat that can be wearable for all seasons, and look what I've scored recently from
!!!
When in doubt, go find at
! I adore its big wide brim. Plus, it definitely goes with any look and gives a nice touch of chicness. Color-wise, camel is better than dark ones like black and gray to give your look a brighter accent. Because I needed a few more layers, I chose my ZARA faux fur jacket to keep the "spring hue" going while bundling up. For a little bling, these lovely accessories from
do an amazing job! I can't help but be in love with them! Too cute not to wear them every day! If you like them and want to subscribe
's amazing jewelry, you can get a free one month subscription with the special code "
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Happy Thursday my sweeties!
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// Gasworks Park
TOP:
Zara //
COAT:
(or other styles
) //
BOTTOM
:
ZARA (old, similar
or
) //
SHOES:
ASOS (old, adore
&
) //
HAT:
River Island via ASOS (sold out, adore
and
) //
BAG:
Vintage via Buffalo Exchange //
SHADES
:
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Hi LOVEs!!! Happy Friday!
You know what's coming up next month!? YESSS!!!
FASHION WEEK
!!! Unfortunately, once again I won't be able to attend in person due to crazy busy schedule, but it doesn't mean I can't dress up as if I were there, right? When Fashion Week approaches, I naturally get inspired. I start gathering outfit inspirations from everywhere and come up with some outfits that I would definitely rock if I was to attend!! The camel coat is enjoying a major moment right now. It adds you an instant chicness to any outfit, and it's really a versatile item thanks to its neutral color. I have seen a lot of bloggers, like
and
, are rocking it and can't get enough of how they style their coats!! I was totally convinced to invest a little money in this
. To be honest with you, it's a bit bigger on me even though it was the smallest size, but I can surely live with it! Wink-wink!
So I styled up this look around the coat as the centerpiece and added a neutral colored turtleneck and white skort. I picked leopard printed booties for a bit of something extra since I otherwise the look is kept simple. Leopard shoes will never go out of style. When I was coordinating this look, I decided I would put on a fedora for a touch of sophistication. I am a huge, like HUGE, fan of the fedora, and this pink one is one of the unexpected pieces I never thought I would have in my closet. Pink is often passed off as simply a girly color, but in reality pink has the ability to create the just right amount of girly-cool vibe while maintaining your feminine charm. So it was perfect to incorporate my pink fedora to this camel coat look. What's the best thing about this fedora? It looks super cute on my new silver hair! <3 <3 Finally, I love how my vintage shoulder bag/clutch compliments the look from the side angle with the leopard booties.
Are you planning to go to Fashion Week? What's your attire?
Have a great weekend babes!
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