monogrammed.

our weather has been a mixed bag lately making this Patty's Closet romper a welcomed addition to my closet. with an item like this, i don't have to worry about unpredictable weather since the t-shirt material and long sleeves are cool enough/warm enough for whatever mother nature throws our way. and for a casual outfit, this gold monogram necklace from 9th & Elm is perfect for when you need just a little something for the neckline.

monograms are one of those things you know about (yeah, they're initials), but don't really know about (there's a certain order?)...unless you had a personal experience ordering something. so if there's anyone who isn't in the know, like me (and, gawd, i hope there is), here's what i learned about monogram etiquette:

women

ex: jane christy parker

traditional: first LAST middle, JPC

same size: first MIDDLE last, JCP

men

ex: kevin michael smith

first MIDDLE last or first LAST middle, KMS or KSM

married

women: first MARRIED SURNAME maiden, JSP

couples: bride's first LAST groom's first, JSK

infants and children

first LAST middle

teens

first MIDDLE last

(mainly boys; girls would be same as women)

*source: random google searches here and here

how was your weekend?

do you appreciate monogrammed items?

(gold monogram necklace c/o 9th and Elm (buy))

first visit to the first H&M on the islands, and i left empty-handed.

this is what an $80 dinner looks like at genki sushi.

only three of these plates were mine!

sunday date with mini-he.

(romper c/o Patty's Closet Mililani (808-625-6441);

Wet Seal shoes (buy))

speckled knits + laces.

news flash! new faves here!

(as if you haven't heard that before!)

it's rare that i use exclamation points, so you know i'm seriously excited when i use them. in addition to being a pretty shoe, the laces on these JustFab Vernon heels are an added bonus for my narrow feet; i can pull them nice and tight for a snug fit. plus, all of its details add oomph to a simple outfit.

it's also crazy for someone in hawaii to love sweaters, but my obsession is finally paying off this year. just as everyone else was experiencing harsh winters, we had our share of chilly weather, which provided lots of opportunities to bundle up. i love speckled knits (see here, here and here). even though i still consider them solids, like this gray one, the specks add dimension to otherwise "flat" colors.

do you like speckled knits?

do you have any impractical obsessions?

(JustFab 'Vernon' shoes c/o; Wet Seal sweater;

Pacsun denim (coupons!); ShopLately necklace; F21 clutch)

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speckled sweaters for the guys: