Sweeter than Red Velvet

 Photographed by Justin Swain

RED OVER-SIZED JUMPER: NOW i STYLE
LACE BODYCON SKIRT: TOPSHOP
LEOPARD BOOTIES (leopard shoes HERE): ASOS
FUR BAG: ALDO
PEARL NECKLACE: H&M
PEARL EARRINGS: ASOS
CHAIN & STUD WRAP WATCH: Charming Charlie
BRACELETS: H&M, Charlotte Russe

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Hi LOVES!!!! Happy Monday & Happy Holidays!
Hope you have memory-making plans this week to cerebrate the holidays!! 

A favorite color of mine throughout my entire life has no-doubt been RED! My name 'AIKA' means "The Sweet Scent of Affection" in Japanese, and red is always a representative color of "LOVE." I enjoy giving love to people, and this world needs a lot of love! I love my name and really appreciate my parents putting together such a sweet sentiment for my name!

Naturally, whenever I wear red, I feel better and it brightens up my day! I think the colors that are associated with being a "women" or "girl" can help to bring out the inner feminine spirit in you.  I am very thankful to the Now I Style team that I am currently working with, as they sent me this lovely and cute over-sized jumper. I adore it so much! The fit is a bit big for me, but I take advantage of it to wear it loosely. It makes such a statement piece for fall and winter thanks to its vivid color while remaining warm and cozy!

This look could definitely become a perfect holiday outfit, I believe. Since white is another great color for the holidays, I decided to add a lace bodycon skirt underneath.  I accessorized with pearl and gold jewelry to gram things up. I ultimately chose these amazing leopard booties, and they absolutely are great accents to complete the whole ensemble.

When it came to style up my hair, I wanted to achieve a dramatic hairstyle without sacrificing beauty.
Oh my gosh... I really cannot get enough of this hairstyle! I am quite pleased with how my purple hair gives an extra chic touch to the outfit. Here is how to create this hairstyle:

1. I styled a bigger-than-normal pompadour slightly to the side.
2. Curled my hair, back-combed/teased the curled hair to add more volume.

Got it? I love this effortless yet fabulous hair!!!


Now I am ready for the holidays with this outfit... <3
Maybe you will see me out on the town making all the guys look my way as I toss my hair as I walk on by!
What is your go-to outfit for the holidays??

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