a week of yellow. inspiration.

yellow comes in all shades from light to bright. if yellow isn't your color [to wear], try an accessory to add a pop of color to your outfit or your home.

are you lovin' yellow yet?

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Sleeve mini dress, Diane Von Furstenberg top, Miss Selfridge wrap front shirt, Issa yellow top, American Eagle Outfitters shorts, Harvey Nichols MSGM shorts, Love Moschino shoes, Karen Millen handbag, Monsoon pineapple phone case, Acne Studios aviator glasses, Julep nail polish, Artecnica brown vase

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a week of yellow . chartreuse

a week of yellow. chartreuse.

a week of yellow continues with chartreuse...a color that falls between yellow and green. its shades range from dull to shockingly bright which gives you many options depending on your comfort level with color. some people with fair skin feel like they can't wear yellow because it washes them out. chartreuse is a great alternative; because of its green tinge, it provides more contrast from the skin.

do you like brights? have you worn chartreuse?

(GAP sweater; Patty's Closet skort; boots via Macy's;

House of Harlow 1960 ring; LAQA & Co. lips)

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a week of yellow . breezy top

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a week of yellow. breezy top.

lately, spring has been creeping into my closet in the form of yellow. from pale shades to shocking chartreuse, you can't help but smile when wearing this cheery color. this week is all about this fun spring color, and i'm kicking it off with this easy breezy gauzy top from Patty's Closet.

what color are you sporting this spring?

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(Patty's Closet top & bag c/o; Forever 21 denim;

Charles David shoes; LAQA & Co. lips)

a week of spring dressing. dark florals.

who says spring has to be all about the brights? if you tend to shy away from bright florals, take on spring with neutrals. remember, it's more important to feel comfortable and confident in what you're wearing, so go on and rock black this spring! i'm all about spring lips, tho...wearing creamy lip pencils 'toots' with a bit of 'shambolic' from LAQA & Co. if you prefer more shine, they just released four new lip lubes which have a high-gloss and lightly pigmented formula...perfect for summer when we tend to lighten up our makeup.

today is mini-he's birthday. of course, i was up all night making friggen cupcakes for his class, but i think they turned out alright despite the color printer malfunction. he's all about that minecraft, so these are supposed to be dirt/grass blocks in case ya didn't know. yeah, yeah, they're supposed to be dirt on the bottom, grass on the top, but this mama ain't got time for green frosting!

how do you feel about wearing black this spring?

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(Patty's Closet top; Forever 21 skirt;

JustFab shoes & bag; LAQA & Co. fat lip pencils)

a week of spring dressing. bright florals.

it's a week of spring dressing...brights, print mixing, and, of course, florals. it just wouldn't be right to let spring pass without rocking a bright spring dress. and even though i feel a little out of my element in it, i'm hoping these little black details help tone it down a bit.

we recently got our first anthropologie store, and while i was only passing thru this time, i want to go back and get evvvrything in their home sections. do you have an anthropologie near you?

what trends do you associate with spring fashion?

anthropologie at ala moana shopping center, oahu, hi.

(Patty's Closet dress; Target hat; Sole Society shoes;

H&M bag; LAQA & Co. lips)

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a week of coats. gold satin.

another oldie but goodie i'm pulling out of the closet. i bought this gold satin trench coat for a christmas party years ago, but never wore it. poor thing's been collecting dust in the nethers of my closet ever since. dressing it down here for a day of running around.

how would you dress down this gold satin trench coat?

(Pacsun denim; Nike Free 5.0; JustFab bag;

necklace via POPSUGAR must-have box)

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a week of coats. black velour.

one of my first and favorite coats, this one is both basic (black) and dressy (velour). i love wearing it during the holidays when it's chilly, because the velour gives it a festive vibe. but when the holidays have passed and the weather is a little warmer, dressing it down by throwing it over a sweatshirt and denim cutoffs seems like a viable way to get more use of it year-round.

(suburban riot kale sweatshirt; xoxo coat; express denim; nike air pegasus)

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a week of coats . military

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a week of coats. military.

having coats in Hawaii is a matter of want vs need. for the most part, we don't need them...but it doesn't stop us from wanting them. besides, there may come a freakishly cold day in which we might need one, right? at least that's how i justify them. i'm pulling a few out of the closet for this week of coats.

i used to love military coats (think gold buttons, structured, uniformed piping). the details on this one plus its navy color had a subtle military vibe.

(ricky's nyc nail polish)

wearing: kiss me at midnight over walk of shame

(Forever 21 coat; Paige denim; JustFab bag; Sole Society shoes)

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a week of high-waisted shorts. blazer.

today i'm tucking a simple tee into these high-waisted shorts and topping it with a blazer. tucking into a high-waisted short will accentuate a short torso, so just make sure the blazer extends below the waist.

i'm gearing up for my 30k race coming up this sunday. at almost 19 miles, this will be the longest training run before the marathon. i'm already dreading this course as it ends with a hill that gave me major cramps in the first race i did in august. i can only hope that my body is better prepared now.

(Deb Shops high-waisted denim shorts; Gap Pure tee;

love & sunshine clutch; Forever 21 blazer; Paula & Chlo necklace)

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a week of high-waisted shorts. kimono.

i have to admit...i wasn't always a fan of the kimono. they're usually floral and they're usually styled in one of a couple ways...over denim + a crop top, or over a dress.

but let me tell you why: it works. something about the proportions - the length of the kimono, the high-waist and shortness of the shorts (or dress), the midriff bearing crop top - it just works.

i first tested the waters with a long leopard print kimono that i won in a giveaway and paired it with a dress. here i'm pairing a shorter kimono with these high-waisted denim shorts for an easy, casual look. you are guaranteed to have all the pieces in your closet already - tank top, denim shorts, sneakers/sandals/slippers, and lots of jewelry.

have you embraced the kimono trend?

how would you style it...out of the box?

(Deb shops high-waisted shorts & kimono;

Sole Society bucket bag; Ray-ban aviators; Nine West sneakers)

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