fresh mint + summer whites.

thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes for mini-he.

the family has been so busy that we haven't had a chance to officially celebrate his birthday, but we kept him busy this weekend. friday night we went to a gymnastics place for free-play in their toddler room...mini rock walls to climb, balance beams, trampolines, etc., and saturday we went to a fun fair.

i bought an unlimited pass for the rides and let him jump

(in the bounce houses) to his heart's content.

mint has been all the rage, and i finally got my hands on this blazer. this color is sold out online, but you might be able to find it at your local store. i wore it once with dark colors, but i like the summery feel of it when worn with

white and other pastels.

do you have your mint on? how do you wear your pastels?

love carnival food...cotton candy, waffle hot dogs,

pizza, corn on the cob!

(Delicate CZ Ring, JGOOD)

(blazer, f21; denim shorts and top, express)

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happy mistakes.

gone are the days of my crazy hair color. having worked in a salon, i've had every color from red to purple to blue to orange. but since acquiring the minis, i've opted to go natural simply because it's easier to maintain. every few months,

i do an all over color just to even out my ends that

can get lighter from the sun.

but...if there's one thing i can never remember, it's my hair [dye] color. i try to remember the number or the girl's face on the box, but as soon as i am standing in front of all those boxes, i draw a blank. i tried writing it down, but can never remember where i wrote it down. so, there has been some variation in my natural color...like the last time.

a little too reddish-brown.

i took advantage of this mistake and tried a DIY ombre by coloring the crown portion of my hair with a slightly darker-than-natural color. the result is subtle, but i like it.

what do you think of ombre hair? have you ever tried to diy?

(denim, f21; top, old navy; shoes, aldo)

this gold ring (above) is my go-to when i want a decorated hand with just enough bling. i have been looking for something similar in silver and finally found it at JGOOD (below).

it fits perfectly and arrived in two business days.

Delicate CZ Band from the Crystal Elegance Collection.

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GIVEAWAY COMING TOMORROW.

taking it back.

waaaay back.

super old blazer from the corporate office days and the first skinny denims i ever bought. while i'm still more comfortable in my floor-dragging flares, these skinnys are comfortable enough for a relaxed day at the office.

mini-he's birthday is coming up next week.

i'll be scouring pinterest for ideas. if you got any good ones,

throw 'em my way, will ya?

easter candy...someone stop me.

(blazer, bebe; tank, local store; denim, f21)

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tangled.

i received a couple of phone calls notifying me that a long time friend had passed away. he was only in his thirties. i won't get into the details, but just want to say...if you feel tangled up in any way, overwhelmed by your feelings or life in general, talk to someone. anyone. and if you know someone who seems tangled in their emotions, be a friend. be there for them. listen to them.

i retired this chain necklace a while ago because a couple of the chains were broken. the whole thing is a tangled mess, and i haven't had the patience to untangle it. well, after fussing with it for a bit, i decided that i like it better this way.

i even tangled a few more of the chains. rebel.

(house of harlow clear antler ring via gilt)

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love the ring, but it actually arrived with a big crack

in the stone. it may have to go back.

i have no idea what this is, but it's so delicious...chocolate chips sandwiched between a chocolate crust and a citrusy layer.

(dress, old navy (similar)(skirt))

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pb & j + c.

growing up, mornings were always a rush to get ready and on the road for school. in an attempt to give me something nutritious, my dad would at least make me a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. one day, i remember biting into something unexpected. it was peanut butter and jelly with a slice of cheese. it wasn't horrible, but i was mad...mad that he messed with my pb + j. mad that he messed with my taste buds. when i asked him why he put cheese in my pb + j, he said it was for calcium since i didn't drink milk. i couldn't argue with that.

anyways, i'm loving this tank top.

it's a sweater. it's a racerback. it's super bright.

unfortunately, it had to compete with the bright sunlight in these photos, but the closeups are pretty accurate.

also comes in lilac and white.

have you ever had a pb & j + c? did your parents throw together any weird concoctions for the sake of nutrition?

pb & j + c...

(sweater, old navy (buy); skirt f21)

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a while back, i introduced you to JGOOD, a members-only online retailer of designer jewelry sold at up to 70% off retail.

i finally had a chance to place an order and could not be happier. i had several things on my wish, but i finally decided on the forever connected heart ring from their queen of hearts collection. i wanted to try something a bit more dainty compared to the cocktail rings i'm used to wearing, plus this one was gold and silver making it ultra versatile.

two things that i love about JGOOD:

- they stock rings in small sizes (size 5 for me!).

- super fast shipping - i ordered friday,

got the package on tuesday.

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