greenish.

yesterday i wore red.

today i'm going green.

mint, neon, hunter...

(neon raglan tee via [oomph.]; Lulu's skirt;

i love sexy nude heels; Paula & Chlo necklace)

reddish.

an easy way to elongate and create the illusion of length is to go monochromatic. unless you have a matching set, it might be difficult to find two pieces that are exactly the same color, and that's fine. i actually prefer when the colors are slightly different shades; it adds interest to the outfit while still appearing seamless.

would you rock a monochromatic outfit?

if so, what color?

(studded v-neck via [oomph.]; patty's closet skirt;

i love sexy nude slingbacks; libi & lola necklace)

sweatshirt + pencil skirt.

during these summer weekends, i live comfortably and casually in swimsuits, denim cutoffs, and loose tees, tanks, and sweatshirts...and when monday comes, i can't help but try to squeeze in a few casual days at the office. i swap out clingy silk blouses for comfy cotton tees and sweatshirts, like this leopard one. paired with a pencil skirt, it still feels weekend-comfy yet looks office appropriate.

a few weekend snaps below.

how was your weekend?

what are you looking forward to this week?

beautiful day at the beach.

USA volleyball cup - USA vs. Brazil (USA won).

it was too hot to NOT get shave ice.

(leopard top via [oomph.]; bcbg skirt; i love sexy nude shoes;

patty's closet bag; libi & lola ombre bracelet; shop lately necklace)

a week of summer shorts + shoes pairings. highest heels.

school's out, summer's here!

on the weekends, i live in my denim shorts. hitting the beach, pool, or park at some point in our day is a given, and the last thing i want to worry about is getting nice clothes dirty or looking like a wrinkled mess after the beach...which is why i always resort to denim.

but it's likely that i'll also meet up with friends or family for lunch, shopping, drinks, or coffee, and i always have trouble finding the right shoes for dressing up my denim shorts. i'm kicking summer off with a week of shorts + shoes pairings for outfits that can take you from beach to wherever in the summer.

i love wearing heels, but pairing them with shorts can be tricky. i have a general rule which is the higher the heels, the longer the shorts. these knee-length DIY denim cut-offs are my faves when i want to wear my highest heels. they are fitted and cut off at the skinniest point on my legs. i balanced them out with this over-sized boyfriend shirt that doubles as the perfect beach cover-up.

what is your summer uniform?

i kicked off the weekend helping out at a golf tournament serving drinks at the 10th hole. it was a beautiful day, the sun was out, it was hot...it definitely felt like summer. 

holding mini-she in the palm of my hand.

impromptu stop in waikiki for a dip at the beach...followed by iced coffee, slurpees, and chocolate chip cookies. 

(gilly hicks top; gucci bag; ellie shoes via i love Sexy;

pray for peace denim; amazon sunglasses)

pink soles.

how amazing is this blue leopard tassel kimono from Eden? i won it in a recent giveaway hosted by samantha from letters impromptu. i love the pretty mix of cool blue hues and the dramatic tassels. because of its long length, i balanced it with a simple short dress that also wouldn't distract from the wonderful details of the kimono.

these nude open toe sling backs from i love sexy filled my void for a neutral heel. and how cute are the pink soles? definitely an oomph-worthy detail i couldn't pass up. it's the perfect nude for my skin tone and helps elongate my short legs.

by the time you read this, i'll be serving up drinks on the golf course. one for them, one for me! last year i helped out at a golf tournament, and i was recruited again this year. it's going to be a long day, but good times.

have a great weekend!

(Ellie nude open toe sling backs c/o i love Sexy)

the leopard robe.

with mini-he in the house my sleepwear became much more conservative. i mean, mama can't be strutting around in her intimates anymore! but every once in a while, you need to slip into something lacey. something feminine. something that makes you feel like a woman (vs mom). something...sexy.

my personal favorites were satin chemises. i loved the feel of the cool satin against my skin. while those are still a bit risque for mini-he's eyes, this robe from i love Sexy was a nice compromise. and you know i had to get something with leopard.

if you're shy about purchasing intimates, shopping online is a great way to fulfill those needs from the privacy of your own home. no one watching to see what you take in the dressing room. no one judging you and thinking, ooh, girl's gonna get some tonight! or, oh...she's that kinda girl! haha. i kid, i kid.

but seriously, check out i love Sexy for everything from intimates to pajamas to hosiery to costumes and clubwear. and tell me in the comments, what's your sexy style? do you rock intimates, flannel pjs, or an oversized tee?

(leopard robe c/o i love Sexy)