down with the duster.

it's starting to get chilly here, and i'm excited to wear my scarves and sweaters again. and while i'd also love to rock the classic trench or a fur coat (yeah right!), i'm keeping it on the lighter side with a cardigan duster. after all, mid-day is still around 80 degrees. this one from my friendship swap is the perfect fall color, too.

are you down with the duster?

(max studio cardigan via swap; converse;

pacsun bullhead denim; rvca hat via lulu's; gap pure tee)

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alternate look:

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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weekend randoms.

just a few randoms on this wednesday...

had an awesome weekend of running, food, and friends.

after our usual saturday morning classes and errands, we grabbed some icees and headed to one of my favorite parks. i was a little bummed to see that the grass and hedges were so overgrown that it blocked some of the amazing views that this park has to offer...but it was still nice and we were able to shoot a few pics for this week's east vs west. the rest of the day was spent resting and hydrating.

sunday was race day (recap to follow), and while i normally rest and do absolutely nothing after my races, i ended up having a busy but equally relaxing day. i had lunch by the beach with a friend followed by a pumpkin carving/birthday party. it's always nice to catch up with friends over food and drinks.

pumpkins carved by the kids.

can you guess which one belonged to the mini-he?

hint: it's not orange.

[not] just for guys. the 5 panel cap.

mini-he and i have been on a hat kick lately.

between the two of us, we have acquired eight new hats in the last month (#sorrynotsorry). the latest is this floral 5-panel cap from The Union. while most hats are constructed of six panels, each panel of a 5-panel cap is made to fit the shape of the head for a slim and sleek fit. over the past few years, it has been gaining popularity and has gone from a niche market to a necessity in every guy's (and girl's) closet.

you can find 5-panel caps in a plethora of prints and textures. rock them forward or backward, up or down, curve the bill or keep it straight...but main thing? keep it casual.

The Union was started a couple years ago by three young entrepreneurs. the company releases new products every season, and they sell out fast. if you want to support a small business that appreciates each and every one of their customers, head over to their website and grab one of these hats for the guys (or girls) in your life. christmas will be here in no time!

what's your hat style?

have you heard of the 5-panel hat?

*this is NOT a sponsored post.

(The Union 5 panel floral cap;

JustFab boots (similar); Ray-ban aviators)

hello goodbye.

hello to the weekend, and goodbye to this work week.

i was so tired this week...maybe my late night marathon runs + the earlier [than normal] school wake-up calls...but i could barely stay awake when afternoon rolled around. so finally, i fell asleep at 8pm putting mini-he to bed last night...false lashes and all. haha. but now i'm recharged and ready for the weekend.

what's going on in your neck of the woods?

(hello goodbye tank via quiksilver; target hat;

nine west glenda shoes; DIY levi's denim)

a few to try:

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!"

don't forget to enter the totally awesome target giveaway for a chance to win a $500 gift card. who doesn't love target?

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

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

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a week of white denim. spring casual.

white denim at its spring best - paired with minty green.

if there's one hat you need, it's a fedora. a straw fedora is versatile because the style can be dressy, but the material is casual. i always have one in the car just in case. it's perfect for bad hair days, post- beach hair, and topping off a spring outfit.

a few photos below from a super wet hike this past weekend. this is normally an easy hike because it is relatively flat, but the mud made it challenging. mini-he was getting discouraged because he fell and was getting dirty, but i loved it. we've done this trail dry before...it was good exercise, but nothing exciting. this time, it was exciting. it felt adventurous.

do you wear hats? if so, what's your hat style?

are you the adventurous type?

mini-he was too cute...he kept "helping" me even though he was the one that kept slipping in the mud.

(hat & shirt c/o Patty's Closet (808-625-6441);

Paige Denim (buy); Lucky Brand bag;

Shop Lately necklace; etienne aigner shoes)

a week of white denim. shorts.

oh how i've missed you. my internet has been down since last thursday, and i was starting to have withdrawals. the cable guy should be at my house as we speak, so i'm hoping everything will be up and running by the time i get home. can't wait to catch up with you!

there's nothing better than white denim in spring. or summer. or winter, for that matter. there's just a freshness about it in the spring, a coolness in the summer, and a crispness in the winter. white jeans can be tricky (i wrote about how to shop for white denim here), and i found a great pair/brand that i'll be re-mixing the rest of the week. but first, let's start the week off with white denim shorts + a classic pin-striped boyfriend shirt for a casual day look.

it started to rain!

(Express shorts; sheinside shoes;

Forever 21 shirt; JustFab bag c/o)

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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))