Ocean Blue Gingham

Photographed by Steven Bodo

WHITE SHIRT & GINGHAM PRINT MIDI SKIRT (similar HERE): ASOS
BLUE METALLIC SANDALS: Shoe Cult
SATCHEL BAG: JustFab
SUNNIES & WATCH: ALDO
BRACELETS: Charlotte Russe
BUTTERFLY CRYSTAL BRACELET: Modern Trend'AIKA'S LOVE CLOST' CUSTOM NECKLACE & MIDI RING: Fashionista ProblemsRINGS: Aldo, Urban Outfitters, ASOS

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Hi LOVEs!!!!
Recently I read an article in the Trend Report of Who What Wear talking about GINGHAM as one of the major prints right now, much like floral, and this trend print immediately caught my eye and I really wanted to give it a try! Whenever I look for a particular item, I always end up going to ASOS, an amazing brand that I love so much because I can find exactly what I want. When I searched there, I luckily came across this beautiful ocean blue gingham midi dress!!! I knew this skirt could be worn as both skirt and even a shouderless dress when I saw it online, so BOOM! It's transformed into the perfect summer dress!!!! The look is definitely appropriate for any occasion.

When wearing as a dress, I wore it high and belted right under the breast. That way I can create the magic of having longer legs and a nice effect to balance the whole look. I wanted to go for a marine-inspired color palette so I paired the dresswith NEW lovely blue metallic sandals and white crisp shirt knotted around the belt, to blend with the colors of the dress. Also, I like the pop of blue on my earrings and they match with the sandals! When the wind blows, the dress becomes more flattering by floating and billowing.

I styled my hair into a messy bun because I wanted to show off my décolleté line and add an extra sex appeal when I take off the shirt. It's summer so don't be shy to let some skin show! I actually didn't know when I did the updo, the pink hightlights would shine throught! Ohhhh I am sooooo in love with this hair!

Which look is your favorite look, with or without the shirt? I know it's kinda hard to decide, isn't it? Because both looks are so lovely either way!
Of course I created another look wearing this midi skirt as-is! So stay tuned for how I coordinated it <3

I hope your week has been amazing!

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Suit It Up Oceanic Blue & White

 Photographed by Teban S, of Asian Impressions Photography

STRIPED TOP WITH ZIP, STRIPED MINI SKIRT & POINTY HEELS: Zara
STATEMENT NECKLACE (similar HERE), EARRINGS (similar HERE), & WATCH: Aldo
TWO-TONE BAG: Kate Spade
BLUE CRYSTAL BRACELET (similar HERE): Charming Charlie
WRAP BRACELET: Sea Samdar Eliasaf
SUNGLASSES: Crossroads Trading Co. 

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Hi LOVEs! Happy Friday <3

How's your week been going? :) Today, we have gloomy and cold weather in Seattle. Sad, right? How about in your area? If the weather is sunny unlike here, I am so jealous, but if it is just as bad as here, I hope I can bring some brightness from today's post!

If you follow my blog and my Insta (@aikaslovecloset, if not please follow me for the daily updates!), you may remember that I hosted a trunk show at SEE Eyewear in Downtown about a month ago. It was very fun and I was very happy it was successful, considering it was my first EVER event! So I decided to treat myself a little bit and went for shopping with one of my besties! On our last destination, we stopped by ZARA, and we hunted a few great pieces, which I am wearing on today's post! He found these gorgeous and super fashion-forward matching set (get yours! TOP & SKIRT) while I was trying others on. He has a quite good eye, doesn't he? :)
It didn't take even a few second to fall in love with them! My love of matching sets is definitely growing, and they are just so fa-bu-lous!!!!! The crisp and fresh color of blue and white totally wowed me, and they're STRIPES! The print is so playful and never goes out of fashion! What I love the most about these pieces is how the top is simple in front but the back has an interesting yet lovely look because of the zip and twin folds. On top of that, the skirt blew me away with the overlaid design, having a different style in front and back! What a fun matching set! They of course will look good separately in other looks! I can't wait to try them in a different ensemble!

I styled them with white pointy heels to keep with the same hues and to add extra crispness. The colors blue and white represent the wide blue sky, unfurled white sails, and the azure sea, and I already have a breathtaking statement necklace that rides the oceanic theme. Then, I like the earrings give a touch of antique-look.
At the first attempt assembling this look, I paired with a black bag. However, we have to change ourselves to ditch a dark color and incorporate more brighter shades into our outfits! I decided to switch the black bag to the two-tone bag with a vivid green! Challenge succeeded! :)


Do you like these lovely striped matching set as much as I do? How would you style them?
I hope your Friday finishes amazingly and launches you into a fabulous weekend! ♥



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BLUE Spirit, BLUE Marine

Photographed by Eric Paguio 

BLUE PUFFER COAT & STRIPED TURTLE NECK DRESS: c/o NOWiSTYLE
HOLOGRAM BAG (or HERE): Nasty Gal
SNEAKERS: NIKE
SILVER CHAIN NECKLACE: Forever 21
BELT & MIRRORED SUNGLASSES (similar HERE or HERE): Thrifted

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Hi LOVEs!!!! 

I am sure that you ALL know that the Seattle Seahawks became the world champion in football!!! How awesome is that?!?! I am originally from Japan, but I love Seattle! I am totally proud of my city's team!!!! Last Wednesday, after about 700,000 people gathered in Downtown Seattle to cerebrate the Seahawks' amazing win on Sunday. The street was completely packed with the 12th Man. Unfortunately, I had to work that day so I couldn't go see the actual parade.... However, I thought I should show some love by wearing the Seahawks' BLUE colors! :)

If you know a bit about me, you may have noticed that I am completely obsessed with BLUE lately. This striped turtle neck and accompanying puffer coat are a couple of the new pieces I've received from NOWiSTYLE. This coat not only looks really warm -- it really IS! Its design is superb, especially the way the collar/hood cradles my neck. It is unexpectedly wonderful. It flames my face and keeps my neck really snug. It offers a drawstring high on the waist that can be pulled in to lengthen the appearance of my legs by shortening the torso! I always love the trick of creating an illusion to make my legs magically look longer! Turtle necks are a must-have item this winter, and there is so many ways to rock it! Thought it is a turtle neck dress, it can be transformed into a top, as well.

Ever since wearing a pair of sneakers with a fashionable outfit has become a trend, I have wanted to try it out. Still, I am crazy about heels and appreciate the extra height they add, so sneakers never seemed to make it into one of my outfits. BUT, look how I managed to pair them with today's ensemble! The pink neon color of the shoelaces harmonizes with the outfit, and I really like how they helped my casual sporty look keep just right amount of femininity!
I topped off this look with some silver accessories, hologram bag and put on BLUE mirrored sunglasses to add a sporty vibe a bit more.


Valentine's day is now less than a week away. Do you all have a SWEET plan to celebrate it with your beloved one?
I created two Valentine's inspired outfits for you so please stay tuned for the posts coming up next week! 

Happy weekend! :) 

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Turtleneck Striped Oversize Knit

Photographed by

Justin Swain

TURTLENECK STRIPED OVERSIZE KNIT SWEATER: NOWiSTYLE

BEADED BELT & PATTERNED SCARF(MENS): Isabel Marant pour H&M

PASTEL MINI BAG(similar HERE): TOPSHOP

STUDDED BOOTS - Zurich: JustFab

FAKE GLASSES: Urban Outfitters

NECKLACE & EARRINGS: Forever 21

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Hi LOVEs!

If you live in a comparatively cold area, what kind of outfit could you choose that keeps you warm and snug while still being stylist? One of the outfit options could be to throw on a turtleneck. Don't you agree?

You see, turtlenecks definitely offer plenty of great styling opportunities -- they work when simply layering, they can be your featured statement piece, they can be paired with some head-tuner accessories, etc.... Now that's a flexible yet stylish piece of clothing!

I personally was not a big fan of the turtleneck, but I noted that they are currently one of the big hits this season. So I decided to try one out and incorporate it into an outfit. Guess what? I have been converted! Especially when the turtleneck is as fabulous as this oversized stripe knit is! I like the grey and blue combo, which is a pretty rare combination to me! This knit is actually REALLY oversized for me, so I tied it up around my waist with a beaded belt to make it a bit more fitting. Since I wanted to go for a playful yet intellectual look, I styled it up with a pair of fake glasses (my favorite one, btw!) and a bun. I couldn't resist adding a sense of edginess by wearing

these killer studded boots from

JustFab.com

! This knit itself is quite warm. However, I finished the look with a patterned scarf so that I could be extra cozy :)

How will you be wearing turtlenecks this season?

I hope you like my turtleneck ensemble and stay tuned for other looks featuring turtlenecks!

Enjoy your day 

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HEART what you LOVE ♥

 Photographed by Justin Swain

'TEDY'AUX FAR PEA COAT & MINI BAG: TOPSHOP
HEART PRINT SHIRT (similar HERE & HERE) : c/o NOWiSTYLE
BOY FRIEND JEANS: VIVA YOU (Japanese brand)
PINK WEDGES: UrbanOG
BRACELETS: Charming Charlie

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Hi LOVEs!!!!!
Can you really believe that there is only ONE more day left till the new year... Time definitely passed so crazily fast!!!!
When looking back on my year of 2013, it was such a big start for me as a blogger just because I finally made a decision to pursue my dreams in America, putting all my effort and heart into them. Back then, I couldn't focus on my blogging and such and I was very lazy with a lot of excuses. However, this year in May I can't talk a lot about it but I lost almost everything. Then I was trying to think about what I really should do for my fresh start. One thing that immediately came to my mind is 'FASHION'.

I can't live without fashion...
 My happiness always comes from it....
 I can even make other people happier and give more smiles and fun through my fashion...
I have a dream that I want to introduce Japanese fashion from me and share my unique fashion to the world...

My will was settled, and I convinced myself that no matter what, just believe in myself and try harder. Then see what happens after that. Although there have been a tremendous amount of struggles and obstacles to do that, I really appreciate all the opportunities I have been offered and am very proud of myself for what I have obtained and how much I was able to achieve within a year. I am really looking forward to my new journey in 2014 and can't wait to see what is waiting for me! Of course I will continuously work harder to be a Japanese petite fashionsita/blogger!!!


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As you may have noticed, the outfit was taken in fall. Yet I totally forgot to blog it until now. Regardless, I just can't get enough of the various colors combining in these pictures and how beautifully all the scenery harmonizes with the look.
When NOWiSTYLE sent me this stunning heart print shirt, I fell in love with it right away! I've seen so many times top fashionable celebrities like Victoria Beckham were wearing a similar shirt in burgundy and wondered where I could get it. Believe or not, this shirt is a super versatile item, and I was pretty fascinated with that. Since I love it so much, I wore it on my birthday too! Navy is another trendy color this F/W, too. What a perfect mix! I paired it with boy friend jeans to dress down while adding a pop of pink on foot. I tried to manage mixing different colors of blue to maintain the same hue theme. Especially, I adore the sky blue pea coat from TOPSHOP! It's super warm and surely a lovely coat that can turn people's heads!

Thank you all so much for keeping reading my blog, leaving comments, and even following!! I can't say thank you enough because your support and love for my fashion is all matters and so much meant to me! I really hope that your new year will be filled with lots of love, smiles and success, and hopefully my blog and fashion will overjoy and entertain you next year as well!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! :)


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Cobalt BLUE Skirt

 Photographed by Aiyana Yuki

FAKE GLASSES (similar HERE): Urban Outfitters
SNOOD (similar HERE or HERE) : ASOS
BIKER JACKET: Thrifted via Buffalo Exchange
COLOR BLOCK ORIGAMI SKIRT: c/o Charlotte Russe
SILVER HOOP EARRINGS (similar HERE) & WEDGE BOOTIES: Forever 21
GRAY TOP: c/o NOWiSTYLE
LOVE MIDI RINGS & TOTE BAG: JustFab

 Hi LOVEs!!!!
Did you have wonderful, memorable and amazing Christmas holidays and get everything you wished for? I really hope you did :) Both my Christmas Eve and Day were as great as I expected. Although I didn't have my family or boyfriend to celebrate with me, I could spend some fun time with my besties, having an astonishingly yummy dinner at one of my favorite Japanese restaurants in Seattle (OMG! We ate soooo much!), opening gifts that I didn't expect to receive, and watching a movie, 47 Ronin that I had been dying to check out!
I also loved what I dressed for both days!! If you wonder what my outfits looked like, you can check them out on my IG @aikaslovecloset!!!


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Today's post is all about BLUE!!!!!! 

There is no doubt to say that BLUE is my top color this F/W. I just can't help it... Lately, I tend to go for blue clothes whenever I go shopping. So I was really happy when the Charlotte Russe team sent me this awesome Cobalt Blue Origami Skirt; I just about died! I really like the color-blocking part at the front. It is very comfy, and the fit is beyond perfect. On top of that, one of my current obsessions is something that has an asymmetrical shape, which is why I can't resist this skirt AT ALL!!!!
Since I wanted to make this skirt stand out, I paired with simple, inconspicuous colored items. I kept going for blue hues, mixing up with a blue snood and navy tote bag. To be honest with you, I got stuck on what outerwear I should combine with this outfit, then I ended up wearing a biker jacket...! Look how nicely it turned out!!!! It perfectly goes with the skirt and can even create an edgy vibe. 

One last thing to say... I am definitely digging the LOVE midi rings from Just Fab!
Aren't they just so cute???


Happy Friday Cuties ♥

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All Blue Summer Bold

 Photographed by Justin Swain

BLUE MESH SUMMER KNIT, SILVER BRACELET: H&M
BLACK LACE BRALET: Aritzia
BLUE SKORT: Ebay
PINK GOLD HEELS: TOPSHOP
EARRINGS: Old Navy
NECKLACES: Forever 21
ROUNDED RING: Chalotte Russe
BLUE FOLD-OVER CLUTCH: Urban Outfitters
REFLECTIVE SUNGLASSES: Red Light Vintage and Costume


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Hi LOVEly readers! Hope you all have been enjoying the summer so far!!

Lately I am totally obsessed with EARTH COLORS like blue and green and I am definitely loving the trend to "GO BOLD". That's why today's outfit is something that I have wanted to pull off for a long time: "ALL BLUE LOOK"

I completely love this outfit because of  how it delivers a bold, yet fresh summer feel that is functional, as iti is also cool. I feel it stays stylish while retaining some edgy. I styled it up with all-silver accessories to accentuate the outfit, and then I worked to match the color of my earrings with that of the clutch so that my look is really unified from head to toe. I am absolutely in love with this awesome palm print clutch with fringed accents. Just carrying this summery printed clutch really adds a summer vibe to my look, don't you think? To top it off , the reflective sunglasses (definitely a trendy item!), add an extra-splendid emphasis to this bold look!!!


Hope you like/love my ALL BLUE LOOK! 

What color would you wanna go with for your own BOLD LOOK?

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