bohemian chic.

bohemian can mean different things depending on the individual. in general, the look gives off a romantic and free-spirited feeling. it's easy to say you want to look like nicole richie but difficult to execute, so make sure to tailor the look to suit your personal style.

here's the breakdown of my bohemian outfit:

(and ideas for creating yours)

1. a soft, flowy dress

(think gauzy dresses, soft flared denim, comfortable maxi skirts, denim cutoffs)

2. tie dye pattern and ruffled hem

(details - unconventional patterns, embellishments and embroidery, crochet insets, fringe)

3. cute sandals
(think open-toed sandals or slippers for dresses, chunky platforms for flared denim)

4. a crossbody bag

(satchels, sling bags, natural fabrics or colorful patchwork)

5. loose waves

(keep hair unfussy with natural loose waves or a messy bun, or throw in a braid or try a headscarf)

(necklaces top to bottom: kendra scott; capwell & co.; 9th & elm)

6. pile on the jewelry

(instead of one statement necklace, try layering several pieces in varying lengths; add a second or third ring)

i didn't do this last one because it's still hot here, but...

7. layer up

play around with proportions and lengths. a long scarf is just right over a tee and flared denim, cardigans and jackets layered over dresses, and kimonos over cutoffs.

i have a hard time finding bracelets that fit, so i have been loving jewelry inspired tattoos like these from flash tattoos. they are super easy to apply and last at least a week for me. after i cut the length to fit my wrist, i love using the extra on my fingers as rings. however, the rings don't last as long since i wash my hands a lot. good enough for a night out, though!

(dress via local boutique; JustFab bag;

Sole Society cooper shoes)

how would you rock a bohemian look?

try these:

a week of summer shorts + shoes pairings. mid heels.

most of my denim shorts fall into this range of 2-4 inch inseams and are, for me, the hardest to dress up. normally, i'd grab a pair of sneakers or loafers, which would be fine for lunch or coffee after the beach. but if i wanted a dressier option for cocktails or dinner, i'd pair these shorts with mid-height heels (2-3"). i'd stay away from lighter denim and frayed edges which would be too casual for heels, in my opinion.

the shorts i had in mind for this pairing was actually mid-thigh length...but on this day, they were suddenly too big. maybe from my marathon-training running?? but you get the idea. mid-thigh = mid-heels.

so after cruising the beach in your bikini and denim shorts, throw on an easy button-up, ditch the beach tote for a cute bag, and you're ready for happy hour.

are you comfortable wearing heels with shorts?

(JustFab bag; Persun shoes; top via [oomph.];

ae shorts; baublebar necklace)

in case you missed it:
monday's knee length shorts + high heels

peplum and bows.

it was a pretty uneventful weekend, thanks to the weather. two of my workouts were cancelled due to the rain, forcing me to hit the treadmill. don't be fooled by these pictures...the day before, it was pouring, and last night there was thunder, lightning, and flash flood warnings. today? sunny again.

one good thing that came out of this weekend was my trip to Patty's Closet. lots of leopard prints, including this peplum top, and some other fun things i'll share with you this week.

i always hope to start the new year off, well...new. but two weeks in and i still feel just as overwhelmed as i did in december.

is your 2014 off to a great start? were you able to start new?

(top c/o Patty's Closet (808-235-2924);

pacsun denim (coupons here!); JustFab bag)

animal print mix.

this skirt is an animal print lover's dream. i spotted this skirt before i even walked into Patty's Closet. well, as soon as i walked in...and i went through the motions of trying it on even though i knew i was getting it. i was already sold on an animal print pencil skirt but was jumping for joy inside when i saw the zipper in the back. i'm wearing it with a sheer blouse also from Patty's Closet. the neckline and shoulders have pretty detailing that you can't see in these photos, unfortunately. the only fail was the blouse getting stuck in the zipper every time i used the bathroom. on one occasion, i actually had to leave the bathroom and get someone to help me. fashion always comes with a price, though, right?

lunch with a friend included pizza, salad, and my newest obsession...san pellegrino sparkling beverages.

(outfit c/o Patty's Closet (808-625-6441); bag & shoes c/o JustFab)

shop the look:

an oxblood pencil skirt.

the color maroon or burgundy never appealed to me...

until it was called oxblood. there's just a coolness

in saying oxblood, don't you think?

wearing an oxblood pencil skirt from Patty's Closet

paired with leopard, of course.

(skirt c/o Patty's Closet Mililani (order by phone 808-625-6441);

JustFab bag; BCBG shoes)

down time.

hi everyone!

my computer is still down, but i wanted to drop in and say hello.

if you celebrated halloween, hope you had a spooktacular time! i finally got around to carving our pumpkin before we headed out with friends for trick-or-treating. good times.

catch up with you soon!

(Patty's Closet sweater c/o; express pants; JustFab bag c/o)

peplum + denim.

i'm not sure why it took me so long, but i can finally check basic peplum top off of my wardrobe wishlist. when peplum first hit the blogosphere, i thought a simple black or white one would be a nice upgrade from the plain t-shirt. well, theory confirmed. i'm all about finding ways to make casual outfits more presentable, because comfort is key. i was pleasantly surprised with this peplum top from Choies. the quality exceeded my expectations, and it feels like a blend that will not wrinkle after washing. i sized up to a medium, and it fit perfectly.

the second musical i saw this weekend was a local production called, A Korean Cinderella. it was the story of cinderella with a k-pop (korean pop music) spin. it was freaking hilarious. my high school classmate was in it, and he was amazing...

they all were.

the show's stage, and the tripod i finally purchased.

(ravelli 61" tripod via amazon (buy))

(top c/o Choies (buy); pacsun denim; victoria's secret shoes; JustFab bag 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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studded camouflage.

i think i'm going crazy...

crazy for camouflage, that is.

the team at Patty's Closet in Windward Mall probably thought i was crazy for choosing a bunch of camouflage items, but they were too fun to pass up. leggings are tricky (i wrote about them here), but this one passed my test with its studded detail at the knees and busy pattern which camouflages, haha, unsightly bumps and bulges. plus, it seemed appropriate for all the chilly, big-sweater-and-leggings kind of nights soon to come. stay tuned for another fun camouflage piece coming up later this week.

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i survived the 5-birthdays weekend, but it was enough to make me hit the treadmill again. i'm happy to report that i'm back to my midnight runs.

(camo leggings c/o Patty's Closet; express sweater;

enzo angiolini shoes; JustFab bag c/o)

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