a soft spring palette.

soft grays, muted pinks, and rose gold [shoes] just seem right for warm spring days. it truly feels like a hump day...need to find energy to get through this day and finish off the week. i have a fun weekend ahead which will include a little bit of exercise, getting wet, a lot of eating, and tasting some new drinks. tell you all about it soon!

by the way, anyone on snapchat? i literally just signed up yesterday to see what it's all about and hopefully get it all figured out before the weekend. leave me your username so i can find ya - i'm rockoomph.

(lulu's top; patty's closet pants; charles david shoes;

capwell & co. necklace)

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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?

7 years old today!

(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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anatomy of an easter outfit.

nothing screams spring more than florals and lace. throw them together, add cute sandals + a pop of pastel on your lips, and you have a cheery easter outfit.

if you're looking for ways to add festive touches to your home or get togethers, check out my easter pinterest board below for some fun ideas.

what will you be wearing on easter?

(on the lips: ColorPop lippie stix in 'Brills')

(JustFab bag; Patty's Closet shorts)

easter ideas:

Follow oomph.'s board Easter on Pinterest.

valentine's florals.

valentine's florals for this semi-wordless wednesday.

speaking of florals...ladies (and men!), do you like to receive flowers and chocolates on valentine's day? if not, what would be the ideal gift? let me know your thoughts. 

(Sheinside blazer; Lulu's skirt; Charles David heels; JustFab bag)

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sorority sister + GIVEAWAY.

leave it to the movies to skew our perception of what sororities and fraternities are really like...i mean, the first thing that comes to my mind is the movie legally blonde. while raging frat parties, that nerve-wracking sorority rush, or those secret rituals may or may not be true, i do know that members of these greek organizations share experiences that create lifelong bonds.

what better way to celebrate, create unity, or remember your association with a greek community than with a personalized piece of jewelry? The Collegiate Standard, a jewelry company created by greeks, for greeks, caters to fraternity and sorority organizations. looking for a thoughtful and unique gift? consider one of their lettered pendants, rings, tie clips, or cuff links. best part is that they give a portion of their sales to the designated sorority or fraternity, and we like companies that give back.

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are you part of a greek organization? if so, which one?

floral joggers are not pants!
they are comfortable pants.
and how might one wear these outside of the house?
with a shrunken blazer + heels.

(Sterling Silver Anchor ring w/lab-created diamonds c/o The Collegiate Standard)

this Delta Sigma Pi bangle in pink is one of my favorites;

i borrowed it so you could see it worn.

(Rampage blazer; Patty's Closet pants c/o;

Ellie shoes via i love Sexy; JustFab bag)

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spring essentials.

i found myself reaching for the same things this spring season, and they happened to all come together in this outfit. pretty florals, white denim, and a military or surplus jacket.

i loved the cute ruffles on the sides of this tank top from Patty's Closet. the peachy-pink florals scream spring, especially when paired with white denim. these skinnys from Paige Denim fit like a dream and provide a fresh clean base to build an outfit around. this shirt-jacket was found during one of my rare thrifting attempts. i actually bought it for its pyramid studs (hiding under my hair) which i was going to use on a pair of DIY denim shorts...but i ended up wearing it. it became the perfect lightweight layer for chilly days. plus, it was perfectly worn-in, in a perfectly faded green.

what were you reaching for this spring?

yesterday was my birthday. mini-she got up early and made me breakfast (PB+J and greek yogurt with apples). my office was too funny - they celebrated by all eating one of my favorite things, a grilled cheese sandwich & fries + mochi ice cream. and, when i got home, mini-she again had dinner ready and an ice cream cake.

(top c/o Patty's Closet (808-625-6440); Paige denim; Lulu's shoes;

Sole Society bag; thrifted jacket)

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all the pretty flowers.

it wasn't the minty green that enticed me.

it wasn't the pretty florals that called my name.

it wasn't so much the fun romper that said, "try me on!"

it was the vibrant radiant orchid in the pretty florals against the minty green on the fun romper that screamed,

"i'm perfect for spring!"

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(Patty's Closet romper/fedora/necklace (808-625-6440);

JustFab 'gallerista' bag; sweater (mini-she's))

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floral slip dress.

if this dress doesn't scream spring, i don't know what does! i found this little number at Patty's Closet and couldn't resist its open back. that, combined with the fact that it is totally sheer, will make it a fun cover-up at the beach house. but for a birthday tea party this past weekend, i wore a nude slip underneath. and a pair of tan shorts...just in case.

i'm rocking my bobby glam triple weft hair extensions for a little oomph. i'm only using three of the seven pieces, and you can already see a difference in fullness...compared to the party picture where i'm not wearing them. imagine what you could do with seven pieces. va va voom!

happy hump day.

photo wall...

nail station...

and the cutest tea party setup.

(Patty's Closet dress c/o (808-625-6441); JustFab bag,

Wet Seal shoes (40% off! buy); thrifted jacket)

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