kung hei fat choi.

today's workout: alternating beach runs and stand up paddling.

the weather and water conditions were perfect,

but i'm feeling the pain in my shoulders and legs now.

how did you start off your week?

last weekend we went downtown for chinese new year festivities.

several blocks of chinatown were closed off allowing people to roam the streets lined with food and vendor booths. it was crowded making it difficult to take photos, but it's everything you would expect to see...chinese lanterns, lots of jade, red paper goods, and good food. and, of course, it wasn't complete without the lion dances. plus, i just love the architecture and character of the buildings.

last week, it seemed many bloggers were asking some form of the question, "what is your go-to outfit?", and my comments were all the same...denim flares, heels, and a sweater + shirt combo. when i'm running late, i reach for some version of this combination and always feel good. 

(top to bottom: bracelets, f21 (buy); bcbgeneration (similar); banana republic;

ring, erica anenberg via ideeli (similar)) 

love the loft spaces upstairs.

jade jewelry galore.

the iconic hawaii theater.

this is all mini-he wanted.

the crowds.

red lanterns and good-luck paper goods.

(sweater, old navy (similar); denim, express (similar); shirt, hollister (similar);

bag, gucci; shoes, jessica simpson (similar))

find these and more staples at currently obsessed.