the printed jumpsuit.

i'm so ready for the weekend. fridays definitely put a smile on my face as does this jumpsuit which reminds me slightly of moroccan tiles. double smiles.

as i mentioned in my last post, i have a fun weekend ahead starting with an early morning walk involving food. i'll be snapchatting along the way in case you're interested (rockoomph).

happy aloha friday.

(Patty's Closet jumpsuit c/o; Lulu's heels; Libi & Lola necklace)

weekend style.

if there's one store i hit up on black friday, it's Express. the entire store is 50% off until noon, and i like that. most times i'll walk out of a store with a bag full of stuff that wasn't on sale (isn't that always the case?!), then wonder why i got up so early on a day off. at Express, it's a no brainer. i like knowing that whatever i grab is on sale. and if you're in the store before noon, you might even get a card that entitles you to two more hours of shopping at 50% off. but even if you miss all of that, the entire store is still 40% off for the rest of the day. Express, you rock! same time next year?

catch me on the weekends, and i'm usually in an outfit similar to this. button-up shirts are definitely my go-to because they create a look that's slightly more pulled together than shorts and a tee. if it's cold, i may swap out the shorts for jeans and throw on a utility jacket...then finish off the look with a hands-free crossbody bag.

what's your go-to weekend style?

(LANY half crescent clutch c/o)

(Express love portofino shirt & trouser shorts;

Nine West sneakers; Libi & Lola necklace)

shop the look:

what does the fox say.

keeping this a semi-wordless wednesday...

mini-he used to get a kick out of this song. so i got this shirt with him in mind thinking that he'd get a kick out of it, too. he did. only, he asked if there was a shirt for him. oops.

happy hump day.

(9th & Elm tank; patty's closet skirt and bag; justfab shoes; libi & lola bracelet)

reddish.

an easy way to elongate and create the illusion of length is to go monochromatic. unless you have a matching set, it might be difficult to find two pieces that are exactly the same color, and that's fine. i actually prefer when the colors are slightly different shades; it adds interest to the outfit while still appearing seamless.

would you rock a monochromatic outfit?

if so, what color?

(studded v-neck via [oomph.]; patty's closet skirt;

i love sexy nude slingbacks; libi & lola necklace)

#ootd.

wondering what's under my sweater?

then keep reading (my tee).

oh, just my #ootd.

(tee via Sisters Marie; Persun leggings, JustFab shoes;

Charlotte Russe sweater; Libi & Lola necklace) 

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)

a night at the beach house.

talk about roughing it.

my sister recently bought a house by the beach and got the keys on friday. even though the house was totally bare, we wanted to spend the last weekend there before the kids went back to school this week. so we packed up our sleeping bags, all the necessities (so we thought), and headed out after work. the house is great, the neighbors are friendly, the location is convenient to the stores...i know it's eventually going to be an amazing place to hang out. but that night? i couldn't sleep a wink on the ground, it was cold, we had no coffee maker, and no mirror...eek!

pics and details below.

wearing a fun top from Patty's Closet. you can't go wrong with versatile basic black blouses. i always look for something that sets them apart, like the cute shoulder cut-outs and buttons down the back on this one.

how did you spend the first weekend of 2014?

mini-she cooking burgers on the griddle since

the new stove is on its way.

the burgers were really good, except the girls didn't take into consideration how big the buns were!

this puzzle was our evening entertainment since there was no tv/cable yet.

early morning walk on the beach before heading back to the house for breakfast. the kids cooked for us again...eggs, bacon, and pancakes on the griddle.

this is the north shore's cold raging sea in the winter.

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

JustFab 'Jodie' shoes; Libi & Lola necklace)

ankle boots + gingham.

second year in a row that i've stocked up on button down shirts on black friday. these are my absolute favorite shirts because of their versatility. they work with shorts or skirts, look good left out, tucked in, or layered under a jacket or sweater, and can be casual or dressy. here i'm wearing it with denim, because with all the rain we've been having lately, it's hard to put on anything but jeans and boots. i almost got this 773 bag from JustFab in black; so glad i went for the purple. it makes a nice colorful addition to monochromatic outfits such as this one.

by the way, i never knew what these shirts were called; i say button down for lack of a better term. after googling, i learned that button down refers to a collar that is actually buttoned-down, like this. the term that i'm looking for is button up, or simply button. front. duh.

(Libi & Lola machu ring (buy))

wonton mein on a chilly day...

mischa boots | 773 bag in purple

(gilly hicks shirt; pacsun denim; bag & boots c/o JustFab)

christmas GIVEAWAY with Libi & Lola.

christmas is a time for giving.

so, i've turned to my most trusted friends to bring you some amazing giveaways this week. Libi & Lola is no stranger to [oomph.]. megan, the beauty behind Libi & Lola, has been a supportive blog friend since the very beginning. her online shop is filled with amazing jewelry, handbags, and watches all at prices that won't hurt your wallet. in the spirit of the giving, one lucky winner will receive TWO $25 gift certificates. this 2-for means that you get

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Libi & Lola even has customized initial and name plate jewelry as well as the popular monogrammed necklaces. any of these would make a thoughtful and personal gift.

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