pom pom.

it may be hurricane season, but it's still sunny and hot. i love summer, and i'm hanging on to it for dear life. thank goodness Patty's Closet is still stocked with cute rompers and shorts because it definitely isn't sweater weather...yet! coincidentally, the trim on this kimono i got a while back matched the trim on the romper.

a couple photos below from our adventures on the east side a few weeks ago. speaking of adventures...please, please be careful when you are out and about. nowadays, with [the pressure of] social media, people are pushing the limits trying to get the coolest shot. i'm guilty of this! a teen was swept off the rocks (here) by the waves a couple days ago. his body was found the next day. a few months ago, two young soldiers hiking nearby were also taken by the waves. there are signs and railings for a reason...read them and be sensible. do not underestimate the power of the ocean. a cool selfie is not worth your life.

are you hanging on to summer or embracing fall?

have you pushed the limits trying to get a cool photo?

view of rabbit island from makapu'u | east oahu

(romper & kimono c/o patty's closet; justfab shoes)

JORD wood watch.

are timepieces a thing of the past?

i've run across a few people who said they didn't need a watch because they had their phone. while it's true that you can find the time on your phone, i'd have to dig thru my bag to find the phone and press the home button to light up the screen. two steps vs. a quick glance at my wrist.

what if you were surfing in the morning before work...how would you know when to come in? would you have your phone on you? likely not, but a water resistant watch would come in handy.

what about fashion, style, and status? watches are a statement of one's style, and a fashion accessory that both men and women can enjoy.

so to answer the question...timepieces are not a thing of the past. there will always be a need (and want) for quality watches.

do you wear a watch on the daily?

i love watches and have always worn watches. i am not a collector of watches because i usually invest in one [at a time] that i love and want to wear on the daily. the latest has been this beautiful wood watch from JORD. i chose maple because it's neutral for my skin tone and versatile enough to be worn with many colors and styles (just check my instagram!).

the details are simply amazing, the watch is very lightweight, and each comes in a beautiful box.

(JORD 'Ely' watch c/o; Express top, JustFab shoes; Pacsun shorts)

see the entire line of JORD wood watches:

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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)

in case you missed it:

a week of yellow . breezy top

a week of yellow . details

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an [oomph.] review. hanes hosiery tights.

[i received these tights for the sole purpose of this review;

all opinions are 100% mine.]

fall is a great season for experimenting with layers and textures, especially when trying to extend the life of our summer wardrobes. an easy and affordable way to add a layer of warmth is with stockings and tights. there are so many patterns to choose from making this a fun way to show off your personality. a few years back, i was obsessed with polka dots and leopard prints!

this time, i swapped out my usual black tights for these Hanes matte opaque tights in green to add some fun fall color to my black outfit. i added a third color (camel) for dimension and a print (leopard) to break up the solid colors.

have you tried Hanes hosiery?

how do you express yourself with tights?

my thoughts on these matte opaque control top tights:

- they are durable and do not snag easily.

- they have a nice comfortable stretch.

(although control top will be snug)

- no sliding down throughout the day.

- nice vibrant color.

- affordable.

food from a recent art + flea event...bonfire pizza, katsudog, aloha pops.

(Hanes Matte Opaque Control Top Tights c/o; Forever 21 cardigan; Lulu's vegan leather top; Urban Outfitters Leather shorts; Nine West shoes; Love & Sunshine bag)

east vs west [coast] style. festival.

festival season is almost upon us. while i've never had the privilege of attending one, i've seen pictures...and boy does it look fun. this week, the girls and i are rocking our festival looks with the help of Lulu's and Capwell + Co. the first things that come to mind are flowy dresses, denim shorts, and boots. turns out, the rest of the girls think so, too! my main concern at a festival (besides looking cute!) would be comfort, and from what i've seen, anything goes!

by our looks, it's obvious that comfy shoes are a must for all the walking we'd be doing, as well as light layers to keep us cool/warm throughout the day. what would you wear or have you worn to a festival?

don't forget to visit the girls.

east

Jackie / Living After Midnite / New York

Meaghan / District Sparkle / D.C.

Tracy / TheRightShoes / New York

west

Ashley / Pursuit of Shoes / California

Ashley / Golden Divine / California

Becks / oomph. / Hawaii

i'm wearing my trusty denim shorts and ankle boots for comfort as well as a lightweight sweater that's cool enough during the day and warm enough at night. i definitely want to be hands-free, so a just-big-enough bag is a necessity. for fun, i threw in my bobby glam hair extensions for some length, added some loose waves, and pinned up the sides.

this beautiful necklace is perfect for a festival look. i layered it with a feathered necklace to create a fun boho vibe.

(triple baguette & bauble statement necklace c/o Capwell + Co. (buy))

(Lulu's top c/o (buy); DIY denim shorts;

Sole Society boots; aldo bag; ray-bay aviators)

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east vs west style . varsity

say it with a [graphic] tee.

i've always had a love-hate relationship with t-shirts,

because the fit, material, and length have to be just right. and while i never used to wear much of them, they have been at the top of my wishlist recently for several reasons:

1) they are great layering pieces

2) they are versatile; can be dressed up or down

3) they are comfortable

in particular, neutral colors (especially grays) with simple sayings or graphics have been on my radar. i recently ordered this one from madewell only to find that it is back ordered until january! so i was ecstatic to [coincidentally] receive this one from my friends over at sisters marie. we didn't get a full length picture, but i am wearing my sole society skylar boots. the collage shows a couple ways i will be wearing my tees.

do you wear tees? do you keep them casual or dress them up?

(matchu gold ring via libi&lola (buy))

(starfish bracelet c/o INPINK (buy))

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east vs west [coast] style. booties.

welcome to week three of east vs west style.

can you guess the common factor here? booties!

a huge thanks to Sole Society for providing us with this Skylar ankle bootie. i think all six of us will agree that these boots are all kinds of awesome. i literally wore them right out of the box the day they arrived at my office. didn't matter that i didn't have socks with me...i wanted to wear them that. bad.

the ladies prove that these booties are just as versatile as they are comfortable. if you are looking for a fall boot that will work with your spring and summer wardrobes as well, this one is definitely recommended.

east

Jackie / Living After Midnite / New York

Meaghan / District Sparkle / D.C.

Tracy / TheRightShoes / New York

west

Ashley / Golden Divine / California

Ashley / Pursuit of Shoes / California

Becks / oomph. / Hawaii

for saturday errands, i wore these Skylar boots with distressed denim and this fun baseball tee from Patty's Closet. i may be reppin' the west, but the lion on my shirt is reppin' the east. that's what you call a collaboration, haha.

(Skylar booties c/o Sole Society (buy); abercrombie & fitch denim;

Patty's Closet tee c/o; ray-ban sunglasses)

more from Sole Society you might like:

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east vs west style . leopard
east vs west style . leather

camo + boots.

more and more prints have been finding their way into my wardrobe lately. and since my closet is usually a sea of solid blacks and grays, this works out nicely. this is the other camouflage piece from Patty's Closet i was talking about. i think the [faux] leather trim is an oomph-worthy detail that allows these otherwise casual shorts to be dressed up.

last week i mentioned how our casual lifestyle made it challenging to wear heels with short shorts. but i still like need height. so one way i sneak in heels is with boots, since they have a more casual vibe. even better if they're a neutral, skin-toned color that elongates and doesn't attract

too much attention.

have a great weekend!

(shorts c/o Patty's Closet; nine west shoes; f21 sweater;

sonia rykiel bag; bobby glam hair extensions c/o)

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