the elbow patch jacket.

i went crazy for elbow patches last year, and i still love them. even better when they are on a classic tweed jacket. this jacket from Patty's Closet [Windward Mall] is a great alternative...it looks like tweed but isn't tweed, making it do-able for the warmer temps we have here.

over the weekend, my friend and i hosted a small holiday shopping event with a few vendors...thirty-one bags, [oomph.], anuhea designs, island keepsakes & island sea salts. there was chocolate and cheese fondue among other things, and an avon beauty bar with tons of samples to try. after the event, we hung out for wine tasting and an amazing steak dinner.

asparagus wrapped with ham...so yummy! 

wine tasting.

some of the vendors.

what i wore...

just part of our amazing spread... 

(jacket c/o Patty's Closet; pacsun denim (coupons here!);

JustFab bag & boots c/o)

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the t-shirt dress.

i'm bringing it all back to basics with this t-shirt dress from Front Row Shop. this is one of those items that you have to try on to know how amazing it is. it has these [funny looking, but genius] built-in ties that don't spin around like a belt would. when you are short on time in the morning, this is an easy-to-wear dress that stands on its own. just sprinkle a few oomph-worthy accessories, and you are good to go.

this past weekend, i saw the musical, Broadway's Next H!t Musical. it's a fully improvised musical comedy that is based on suggestions from the audience. before you take your seat, you are asked to write down a made-up song title. act one takes place at the Tony Phony Awards Show where the four improv stars each perform a song based on a title that they draw randomly. the audience votes on their favorite, and the second act is the musical based on the winning song. a couple of the titles picked were...meh...the actors had to really dig deep to create a story. others were funny. point is, if you see the show, give them some creative titles! it'll only make the show better for you.

this is a great musical to see over and over again,

because it'll never be the same.

do you like musicals? what's one of your favorites?

top: the beautiful hawaii theater, show's stage,

bottom: drinks at the show, nightcap at Du Vin

while having drinks after the show, the cast walked in and sat at a table next to us...we had a chance to say hi and take pictures with them.

(Front Row Shop dress c/o (buy); enzo angiolini shoes;

JustFab bag c/o; Bobby Glam hair extensions c/o (buy))

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fur and tassel.

my shoedrobe is in need of a major overhaul. i have black,

brown, gray, and tons of leopard, leaving me with two voids to fill...nudes and brights. those are the colors i'm always wishing i had when i get dressed in the morning. this shanghai wedge from JustFab is nude and has lots of oomph-worthy details. i love the stacked wood detail, the lace-up, and the tassels.

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foxy brown modeling her fur shoes.

yesterday mini-he turned 5...the orange jello wedges i made for his class were a big hit with the kids (and teachers), and here's the lego cake mini-she made for him.

(JustFab Shanghai wedge c/o; aldo bag; dress, local boutique)

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april 18th, 2013

9:00am PST - 11:59pm PST

belated.

i've been wrapped up in the start of school [for the minis] and all of their extra curricular activities, that i totally missed

my blogaversary. last friday [oomph.] turned two!

thank you SO much for all of your love and support.

stay tuned for a blogaversary giveaway.

(necklace, aliexpress (buy))

(dress, saks; vest, old navy; shoes, nine west, bag c/o justfab.com)

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friday casual.

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just a super casual friday outfit that i always feel good in...my denim flares and a button up [or is it button down?].

at one point i couldn't get enough of gingham ones in particular, but they were sold out everywhere. they seem to be hitting the shelves again at gap and j. crew and old navy.

another busy weekend ahead. movies on the big screen in the yard tonight...think blankets, popcorn, and hot chocolate. then saturday i'm participating in relay for life with the girls. we'll be walking to honor cancer survivors and those we have lost. one of our classmates recently lost her battle with breast cancer. to learn more about the event, feel free to check out my page here. and sunday is all about the minis...swim, tutoring,

and singing classes.

what's up for your weekend?

(alloy western design necklace c/o AliExpress (buy))

a peek at what's new in.

(shirt, j.crew; denim, express; necklace, AliExpress (buy))

afternoon sun.

last week i mentioned that sunday mornings were my days to take photos for the blog. well, that went out the door since signing up mini-he for back-to-back swimming and tutoring lessons on sundays. now i really have no idea when i'll be able to take photos. bear with me the next few weeks as we settle into our new schedules. mini-she goes back to school tomorrow as well.

luckily we had an opportunity on saturday afternoon to snap a few pictures. the sun was fussy...either too bright or hiding behind the clouds, but certain shots hilighted the

gold tones in this necklace perfectly.

(Alloy Western Design Necklace c/o AliExpress powered by Alibaba)

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straight from the source at great prices.

new planner/journal to keep my thoughts and,

well...life, in order.