aztec shorts + stud earrings.

just as there are wardrobe staples, there are accessory staples.

two kinds of earrings that are a must-have in my jewelry collection are simple hoops and studs. my daily grind of work and kids' activities doesn't warrant the use of big, elaborate earrings (i save those for nights out), but i will always reach for basic hoop earrings or stud earrings in gold or silver. they are the finishing touches on a casual outfit and the perfect fillers for your bare ears when you are wearing a statement necklace. while i'm wearing them here with shorts and slippers, i love that these pretty, square-cut studs from INPINK have enough shine and detail for a formal evening out.

i picked up these shorts from Patty's Closet a few weeks ago when they were having their 20% off labor day sale. i usually prefer cuts and fabrics that are a little more sturdy and structured (like denim!), so this was something different for me. mini-she says they look like pajamas, and i'm ok with that!

(square cut cubic zirconia silver earrings c/o INPINK (buy)

(Patty's Closet shorts; gap pure tee; JustFab bag c/o;
ray-ban sunglasses via ideeli)

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neoprene + zippers.

i took a quick trip to kona on monday for work.

after my work was done, i stopped at the shopping center for lunch and a quick look-around. not much in terms of shopping...only a ross and jeans warehouse, but i did find this skirt which turned out to be quite awesome for its $10 price tag. the front is thick like neoprene, so it fits like a glove and keeps its shape,

and it doesn't ride up at the waist like i expected.

here's what i can tell you about kona:

1) the airport is old school (which i love), no fancy buildings or enclosed jetways. you walk right onto the tarmac and up a ramp.

2) the obvious...it's hot and voggy, but nice wide-open spaces.

3) they've gone green. the cashier asked me if i wanted to buy a bag. i said no, not thinking about what she meant. then she handed my items directly to me...to put in my own bag. ok, got it!

the good: they are going green

the bad: hard to keep track of your items. either one of the shirts i bought fell out of my bag, or she didn't give

it to me at all. kinda bummed.

driving along the main highway, this is what you see... 

my purchases stuffed in my own bag...#gogreen.

(gap pure tee; nine west heels; justfab hudson bag c/o)

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casual sunday.

april is shaping up to be just as busy as march.

we attended a party at the zoo this past weekend and also celebrated a family birthday (90 yrs old!). next weekend, i'll be participating in our local march for babies walk. you can visit my page here to read more about this cause and/or to donate if you wish. mini-she has a school banquet the following weekend, and i'm hoping to meet up with jackie when she comes to town the last weekend of this month. aand, let's not forget mini-he's

birthday coming up on the 16th.

i last wore these pants to a school reunion. this time i dressed them down by rolling 'em up and pairing them with flats. and to add depth to this outfit, i threw on my green jacket.

started off the day with mini-he's flag football game...

he pulled one flag, and there was no running involved. he just happened to be standing next to the kid with the ball!

we cooled down after the game by playing in the sprinkler.

then had lunch...butterfish bento.

and before we knew it, it was time for a birthday dinner

with family. who wants to ride with us?

mini-she bought these heart earrings for me (fundraiser at

school, $1); told me they were an early mother's day present.

when is mother's day?? haha.

(mossimo jacket; pants, local boutique; atienne aigner loafers via ideeli; gap pure tee)

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march madness.

i never really thought about the meaning behind march madness, but there seems to be a lot going on this month. we had a school banquet last week and have three birthday parties and a school fun fair on the calendar so far. track meets every friday and football games every sunday are new activities for us this year, plus my schedule always gets shuffled during spring break, and taxes need to get done before april's deadline. and let's not forget that we end the month coloring and hiding eggs for easter. all that and it's only the first week of march!

also wanted to share with you JustFab's

upcoming happy hour promotion:

it's all about clutches, and there are so many cute ones in the boutique now. savvy, sway, and el diablo are my favorites!

you can choose 2 clutches for $39.95!

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chocolate covered sesame macadamia candy.

(f21 sweater; gap shorts; libi & lola bracelet c/o)

love my boyfriends.

while we love dressing up in our tight skinny jeans and body conscious pencil skirts and dresses, let's admit...it gets exhausting holding in that tummy all the time. maybe it's the after effects of my holiday eating or maybe i'm just getting lazy, but i've been relying on my boyfriends to make me feel comfortable and at ease. with my boyfriends, my gut doesn't

have to pretend to be something it's not.

you can checkout my other boyfriends here and here.

looking forward to wine night with the neighborhood mamas.

happy aloha friday.

(double cross bracelets via oomph (buy))

(animal print necklace via oomph (buy))

(charly boot, justfab c/o)

(GAPshirt; BR belt; boyfriend shorts via oomph (buy))

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mr. turkey.

mini-he sang this to me:

mr. turkey, mr. turkey

run away, run away

you outta be careful, or you'll be a mouthful

thanksgiving day, thanksgiving day!

just wanted to wish you all a happy thanksgiving.

been loving this red again.

lips: mac dare you

how are you celebrating thanksgiving? are you cooking?

what's your favorite red lipstick?

p is for pink.

accident update.

turns out the guy who hit me didn't have insurance, didn't have a driver's license, and gave a bogus phone number.

total. buzzkill.

adjuster came to look at the car, and it's looking like a total loss...meaning the cost to repair the car (which is estimated at over $10,000) is more than the car is worth. now i'm forced to buy a car that i really can't afford right now.

double. buzzkill.

i love these boyfriend shorts. they are so comfortable;

i want to get them in every color.

oh, wait...i can't...gotta buy a car instead.

the best halloween treat in the bunch...

(tee, pink; gap shorts; gucci bag; converse)

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nine down three to go.

september is gone, and in looking back at my resolutions,

here's a quick recap of the month:

sleep early - more like fell asleep!

sometimes my late nights catch up with me.

exercise - check! ran on the treadmill three nights a week. 

girl time - just a lunch meeting. we're slacking!

 read - eek, no reading AGAIN this month.

one-on-one mini time - check! movies with mini-she and

the air show with mini-he.

try something new - check! started a mobile blog,

attended an air show (photos below).

fix laptop - nope, BUT my awesome friend set me up with a

new-to-me laptop...so this resolution officially gets

removed next month!

organize posts - check! caught up on a bunch of reviews for

Just Fabulous, She Wears it Well, sheinside, Primp & Prep,

and Dermagist.

my sunday mornings are free again, so i hope to

resume outfit posts soon!

how was your september? what's up for october?

living in my GAP pure tee...

(tee, gap; denim, frankie b; bag c/o justfab)

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