chevron clutch.

when it's a jeans and tee kind of day, i rely on accessories to add oomph to my outfits. my friend made these super fun chevron clutches which i gave to my friends for christmas. she recently delivered mine (the green was out of stock at the time), and i love it. she always puts thought into her bags and comes out

with the cutest combinations for the interior lining.

(starfish cuff, blue vanilla)

foxy brown kept sneaking in and messing up my camera's focus.

(shae sweater via ideeli; frankie b. denim; loganberry clutch)

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on the fence.

i've never been one to schedule appointments at set intervals ahead of time. instead of getting that trim every six to eight weeks, i end up calling in desperation eight months later. especially with long hair, it's easy to throw it up in a bun everyday and not realize it's out of control.

this is where i'm at today.

i have a long overdue hair appointment on sunday, and i'm once again faced with the dilemma of what to do...go short or just get a trim. years ago, i worked at a salon and had many styles of bobs...blunt, asymmetrical, shaved up the back, graduated, with bangs, without bangs...and, i loved it. it was addicting. i kept wanting to go shorter. but, my hairstyle tends to influence the way i dress, and i feel there's a certain attitude and style that goes along with those styles. possibly a bit more...polished? i'm not sure i'm ready to give up the carefree boho vibe of my wide-leg flares and denim cut-offs just yet.

what do you think?

does your hairstyle affect your clothing choices?

whole macadamias covered in chocolate.

(jumpsuit, INC; vest, old navy (similar); boots, f21; ring, blue vanilla)

some possiblities that compromise a bob and my current long layers:

hair photos: random google search

sponsor love. blue vanilla.

 

you may be familiar with blue vanilla as they have sponsored items for a couple of the giveaways here at [oomph.]. they have been hard at work keeping their online store stocked with bracelets, rings, and necklaces to complement every style.

with prices currently ranging from $6 - $39.50,

you won't feel guilty indulging in a few pieces.

they recently launched blue vanilla shoe jewelry...

chain harnesses that promise to glam up your heels.

at $39.50 each, there are three styles currently available:

Astraea

Lyra

Jacosta

g.i. jane.

i don't think i've seen mesh since the eighties...

and even then, i didn't wear it.

crochet, maybe. mesh, no.

i hate the fussiness that goes along with wearing see-thru tops. it's hard to find the perfect underthings, and if you have tank top straps and bra straps showing, it's just messy. i got this top for christmas and immediately thought g.i. jane. maybe because of the color. but then again, i'm a sucker for anything racerback, so it got the green light.

this weekend we said another farewell to my nephew who went back to college after the holiday break. this time for the long haul...six months. my sister got a little teary eyed towards the end of the night. i guess it doesn't get any easier

letting go of those kids.

 

(mesh top, gift (similar); pants, bebe; bag, gucci)

(starfish cuff & peacock necklace, blue vanilla; beaded necklaces, diy)

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY. CLOSED.

tis the season to be chilly,

fa la la la la la la la la.

christmas is around the corner, and i'm feeling festive.

[oomph.], together with sponsors shop of worldly delights and blue vanilla, brings you a fabulous giveaway.

this giveaway is for:

one (1) black sonya sweater - oversized with an asymmetrical hem

one (1) leopard bow necklace

one (1) lyra shoe chain

how to enter:

mandatory

• follow me publicly on google friend connect and leave a comment with your email address.

optional

want more entries? show my sponsors some love:

(leave a separate comment for each)

• like blue vanilla on facebook AND leave a wall post saying "oomph. sent me!" (+1)
• follow blue vanilla on twitter
  - leave twitter handle in comment (+1)
• like shop of worldly delights on facebook AND leave a wall post saying "oomph. sent me!" (+1)
• visit shop of wordly delights and tell me an item you like (+1)
• follow [oomph.] on twitter
  - leave twitter name in comment (+1)
• follow [oomph.] on bloglovin' (+1)
• write a blog post about this giveaway
  - leave the link in your comment (+3)
• tweet the following (+1 once daily)
  
  ' Enter @rockoomph 's christmas giveaway for your chance to win 3 fabulous prizes! http://bit.ly/vNf2SN '

hurry...this is a quick one!

ends saturday, december 24th. winner announced christmas day.

BLOGAVERSARY GIVEAWAY. CLOSED.

wow...how quickly time flies!

seems like just yesterday i was nervously writing my first few posts, wondering who in the world would read them. over the year, i've learned that blogging is hard work, and, as an already busy mom of two, your comments motivate me and make all time spent worthwhile.

thank you for all your support!

in appreciation of your time spent following along and commenting, i'm giving away two sets of fabulous items from [oomph.] and my wonderful sponsors, blue vanilla, jackie's mark. eboutique, and heatfelt stuff.

since we are transitioning from summer to fall, you can choose between a [summer.] set or a [fall.] set...or, if you fancy both, you could try for a chance at sweeping all 10 prizes!

how to enter:

mandatory

• follow me publicly on google friend connect and leave a comment with the following:
  1) tell me which set you would like to win
      (summer, fall, or both)
  2) your google friend connect name
  3) your email address

optional

want more entries? show my sponsors some love:

(leave a separate comment for each)

• like blue vanilla on facebook 
  - leave a wall post saying "oomph. sent me!" (+1)
• follow blue vanilla on twitter
  - leave twitter handle in comment (+1)
• follow blue vanilla's blog, hot pink days, on GFC (+1)
• like jackie's mark. eboutique on facebook 
  - leave a wall post saying "oomph. sent me!" (+1)
• follow jackie's blog, living after midnite, on GFC (+1)
• follow heartfelt stuff's blog, there can be only juan, on GFC (+1)
• visit heartfelt stuff's etsy store and tell me the name of an item you like (+1)
• follow [oomph.] on twitter
  - leave twitter handle in comment (+1)
• write a blog post about this giveaway
  - leave the link in your comment (+3)
• tweet the following (+1)
  
  Enter @rockoomph 's blogaversary giveaway for your chance to win up to 10 prizes! http://bit.ly/nU98VZ

giveaway open to all. ends weds, sept 21.

CLOSED

sponsor love. blue vanilla.

outfits need accessories just as much as red velvet

cupcakes need cream cheese frosting.

they just go together.

whether it's one statement piece, or a wrist full of arm candy, accessories complete your look.

recently launched in april 2011, Blue Vanilla is an online shop filled with oomph-worthy rings, bracelets, and earrings to satisfy your every craving. and, with prices currently ranging from $5 - $18, you can indulge without the guilt.

like these?

you can win one of these in the [oomph.] blogaversary giveaway.

stay tuned!