maxi + metallics.

it was must-have at first sight with this bag. with skulls, studs, and this perfectly neutral pewter color...what's not to love? plus, it perfectly balances the femininity of this pretty lace dress. and we all love a good juxtaposition.

both are from Patty's Closet.

ever since signing up for the marathon, i've been obsessed with all things fitness. i've been reading up on everything from running shoes to performance nutrition to training schedules. i'm even feeling a bit like forrest gump, wanting to put on my running shoes and just run everywhere. if only mini-he could keep up. sigh. i guess the treadmill will have to do for now.

happy aloha friday!

(Libi & Lola Machu Ring (buy); baublebar necklace c/o POPSUGAR)

(dress & bag c/o Patty's Closet (808-625-6441)

hep pep.

what a weekend! ours was jam-packed with activities which i'll share throughout the week, but first let's talk about superbowl sunday. we always have parties because it's also my nephew's birthday. this year was exciting because 1) i actually watched the game, 2) i almost understood what was going on, and 3) there was some monetary prizes involved (i won nothing!). i did catch some (friendly) $hit on instagram from 49ers fans after posting the photo of mini-he below. i am clueless about football, therefore i am not partial to any team. but, for the sake of having some friendly competition in the house,

i usually root for the underdog.

finally. peplum.

been wanting to try this trend for a while. it's more fluff and florals than i'm used to wearing, but i kind of liked it

with black [accessories].

did you watch the superbowl? how do you feel about peplum?

(bubble necklace via oomph (buy))

mini-he helping with the party decorations (and we did have 49ers stuff too!)...he did an amazing job cutting and coloring. way to go, mini!

my DIY birthday sign.

(express pants; target shirt; aldo bag; jessica simpson shoes)

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eight down four to go.

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

here's a quick recap of the month:

sleep early - check! at least once a week.

exercise - check! running on the treadmill five nights a week. 

girl time - check! participated in relay for life.

 read - eek, no reading this month.

one-on-one mini time - school started this month, so we are adjusting to our new schedules.

try something new - check! participated in my first

relay for life, coffee jello.

fix laptop - nope.

organize posts - check! caught up on a review for

AliExpress and gave a few shout-outs to BISTM and

lovely obsessions.

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

healthy snack for the office gang.

(zip leggings, express; top, bcbg; shoes, jessica simpson)

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hi my name is.

just a few snaps of what i wore to my reunion this weekend.

it was nice to catch up with a few good friends that i've lost touch with over the years. but in general, everyone made their obligatory rounds [to say hello], then gravitated back to their table of friends. it seemed that people were less willing to approach each other this year...or maybe they just didn't approach me. i always feel like people don't remember or recognize me, although my friends say i look the same. in any case, it was an excuse to get out and i had a great time.

my outfit is made up of pieces from a few local boutiques that i frequent and was literally put together at the 11th hour...the blouse being the last thing i picked up...after work...

on my way to the reunion.

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thru the eyes of a fish.

i wasn't planning on an outfit post today,

as i've been feeling sick since this weekend's activities.

my sinuses are inflamed, so i'm all stuffed up.

but my nose is still runny and driving me crazy.

in short, i look horrible.

but...

my fisheye lens attachment came today, so i had to try it out.

only had a few minutes to snap some shots while out on an errand.

will definitely be playing around with this more.

(denim, frankie b.; blouse & belt, f21; floppy, walmart)

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holy shamrocks.

legend says that evvry leaf of the clover means something:

first is for hope

second is for faith

third is for love

fourth is for luck.

but...

there are about 10,000 regular three-leaf clovers for evvry

four-leaf clover.

good luck to ya.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

(dress, (gift) local boutique; vest, wet seal)

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bite sized.

the tsunami sure caused a stir here.

as soon as the news hit, gas station lines were around the block with police escorts and evvrything.

horns honking, people yelling, and schools closed today.

so...my girl came to work with me and we had a bit of fun.

sorry for all the pictures.

we grabbed an afternoon snack and starbucks was promoting their new bite-sized snacks...free with a drink purchase.

i got the pink "birthday cake" and she got the "rocky road"

cake pop.

it sure looked cute, and it sure tasted good, but i couldn't finish it when i thought about how bad it probably was for me.

hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

i'm hoping to tackle my closet.

what are your plans?

(shorts, guess; top, f21; bag, sonia rykiel; shoes, jessica simpson)

cake pops.

cheers!

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