monogrammed.

our weather has been a mixed bag lately making this Patty's Closet romper a welcomed addition to my closet. with an item like this, i don't have to worry about unpredictable weather since the t-shirt material and long sleeves are cool enough/warm enough for whatever mother nature throws our way. and for a casual outfit, this gold monogram necklace from 9th & Elm is perfect for when you need just a little something for the neckline.

monograms are one of those things you know about (yeah, they're initials), but don't really know about (there's a certain order?)...unless you had a personal experience ordering something. so if there's anyone who isn't in the know, like me (and, gawd, i hope there is), here's what i learned about monogram etiquette:

women

ex: jane christy parker

traditional: first LAST middle, JPC

same size: first MIDDLE last, JCP

men

ex: kevin michael smith

first MIDDLE last or first LAST middle, KMS or KSM

married

women: first MARRIED SURNAME maiden, JSP

couples: bride's first LAST groom's first, JSK

infants and children

first LAST middle

teens

first MIDDLE last

(mainly boys; girls would be same as women)

*source: random google searches here and here

how was your weekend?

do you appreciate monogrammed items?

(gold monogram necklace c/o 9th and Elm (buy))

first visit to the first H&M on the islands, and i left empty-handed.

this is what an $80 dinner looks like at genki sushi.

only three of these plates were mine!

sunday date with mini-he.

(romper c/o Patty's Closet Mililani (808-625-6441);

Wet Seal shoes (buy))