woven sneakers.

for as long as i can remember, i've always been a shoe (vs sandal) girl. i rocked high top converse, dr. martens, and loafers in intermediate. i remember there was this one particular leather loafer from Esprit that i wanted badly in intermediate. my mom wouldn't buy them for me, but later surprised me (for christmas or birthday?) with three pairs. the pink one was my favorite.

while i do appreciate a cute sandal nowadays, i still feel most comfortable in shoes. maybe it's the tomboy in me. these sneaks from nine west are so comfy and light, plus i love the detail at the heel.

do you gravitate towards shoes or sandals?

have your [style] preferences changed since you were younger?

(express top (similar); nine west sneakers (similar);

JustFab statement bag; lips: revlon fire & ice)

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a muted palette.

when i saw this pretty colorblock infinity scarf from 9th & Elm, i knew i wanted to keep my overall look soft. the pastels and pretty lace detail lend a feminine vibe that seemed to be enhanced by a muted palette rather than bold colors. made from viscose, this scarf is incredibly soft and thin, and definitely substantial in size. and because it's lightweight, this is one scarf you can reach for throughout the year.

these JustFab signature skinny denims in this lighter wash, blue dream, worked perfectly for this muted look. (see the darker wash here. i'm constantly rotating between these two every week...so comfortable!) i finished off the look with this faded green military jacket for a bit of color.

will you be rocking a softer palette for spring?

or do you prefer bright and bold colors?

(colorblock infinity scarf in pink c/o 9th & Elm (buy); Nine West Shoes;

JustFab denim (buy) & bag (buy) c/o; thrifted jacket; top via local boutique)

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experimenting with extremes. lace.

happy st. patrick's day!

here's a remix of the lace shorts i promised last week. i swapped out the flowy blue shirt for this pretty, minty-green, lace top from Patty's Closet. the scalloped hem worked perfectly with the scalloped lace on the shorts. it's been a while since my last 'experimenting with extremes' post, so i'm considering this as one (even though i like to think 3+ items is extreme). the result of all this lace is super girly and a bit out of my comfort zone, but definitely fun. i truly would love to rock these shorts with a gray sweatshirt and sneakers next time.

just for fun, i've included the leprechaun names i posted last year. tell me in the comments what your name is. i'm sprinkles o'lyin! i'm a bit 'o' irish, so i love to celebrate by wearing green...and we had corned beef and cabbage last week. so yum, couldn't wait!

lastly, the east vs west coast style collaboration is back.

stay tuned tomorrow for our spring 2014 debut.

are you irish?

what's the craziest green thing you've seen on this day?

(Patty's Closet top/necklace (808-235-2924), shorts (808-625-6441);

Lulu's shoes; JustFab bag; ray-ban aviators)

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in case you missed it:

experimenting with extremes . stripes deux

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the cigarette pant + a smoothie.

just trying to get as much use out of this jacket before it gets too warm. wearing it here with JustFab's new ankle cigarette denim in white. these crisp white denims will be perfect in the spring with brights and fun prints. for now, i'm loving a neutral palette that provides a nice backdrop for statement pieces.

we didn't get to do half the things we wanted to do this weekend because it rained constantly. i felt bad that mini-he wasn't able to get out and do anything, so when he asked to make "jamba juices", we did. it was a nice change from the green (and orange) juices i've been drinking.

how was your weekend?

did you get to do everything you wanted to do?

wine night with the mamas.

smoothie:

3/4 cup plain greek yogurt

1 banana

5-6 strawberries

1 cup blueberries

1 cup almond milk*

sugar/agave/honey to sweeten (optional)

*original recipe called for 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup almonds which would give the smoothie a nice chunky texture. i didn't have almonds, so i just used almond milk instead.

(bag and denim c/o JustFab; Lulu's shoes;

LA Hearts jacket; shop lately necklace)

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neutral stripes.

i've been talking about juice cleanses for a while now, and i finally bit the bullet and started juicing. i was interested in a cleanse for mini-she because her on-the-go schedule usually results in bad food choices and a lot of snacking. i thought a cleanse might reset her body and make her feel good so that she'd want to eat healthier. (but the darn kid shovels a big mac thinking it's ok because she's chasing it with green juice!). at least she drinks the juice, and that's a start. at this point, we're not doing a full cleanse; just adding juices to supplement her diet.

i was hesitant at first thinking of the cost and time involved. it's only been a few days of juicing 2x a day, and we've already burned through costco sized bags of greens and fruits...so i'll see what the costs are after a couple weeks. as far as time, i prep the fruits and veggies at night and bag them so mini-she can grab and juice. worst part is cleaning the freaking juicer.

i know i say this all the time, but a new fave sweater!

added color to this neutral outfit with accessories and shoes.

healthy snacking...strawberries + snap peas.

morning blend:

4-5 handfuls of greens mix (baby kale/chard/spinach)

1 apple

1 orange

1/4 lemon

(l.a. hearts sweater via pacsun; frankie b skirt;

JustFab 'Statement' bag; Lulu's shoes)

tees and jeans.

one of my most worn combinations is a [graphic] tee + jeans + heels...with a jacket or blazer, if need, accessorized with a statement necklace, great bag, scarf, pair of sunglasses, or all of the above. it's a casual combination that looks polished if all the pieces are just right...meaning a slightly oversized tee and a great-fitting pair of jeans.

these JustFab signature skinny distressed denims in indian ocean are the perfect match for a tee and heels. it's not overly distressed, making it wearable to the office, and is perfectly fitted. i have a couple pairs of JustFab jeans, but they didn't make them in my size at the time (i had to size up). many of their newer styles are now available in size 24, and i couldn't be happier with the fit. this is definitely one to stock up on, and right now, you can get 2 pairs for $49.95.

have you tried JustFab denim?

what brand is your favorite pair?

(JustFab distressed denim in indian ocean &

Statement bag in gray c/o)