peek a boo lace.

comfort is key around here. i'm wearing my favorite black cardigan and these comfy shorts from Patty's Closet. black is so effortless...just incorporate texture and details as with these gauzy shorts with lace trim.

i spent the weekend on kauai. it was a quick trip for mini-she's volleyball, but we managed to squeeze in some sight-seeing and a lot of eating. part one of kauai pics below.

how was your weekend? did you travel this summer?

on the plane: always look forward to reading hana hou!

first stop: po's kitchen for breakfast bento boxes on the go.

we headed straight to waimea canyon...did you catch it on periscope?

water was flowing down the red dirt hills.

drove thru hanapepe for ono taro chips before heading to the hotel. 

(Patty's Closet shorts c/o; NYDJ sweater (similar);

Nike Free 5.0; sunglasses via Patty's Closet)

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a week of yellow. details.

today's yellow is in the details with this bright top from Patty's Closet. the lace detail needs nothing else...except maybe a bold lip!

have you updated your closet for spring yet? Patty's Closet is stocked with spring brights and fun accessories. i'm giving away a $25 gift card from Patty's Closet on instagram. details here.

(Patty's Closet top c/o; Pacsun denim;

Sole Society shoes; LAQA & Co. lips)

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a week of yellow . breezy top

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.

a week of summer whites. textures 02.

tropical storms, hurricanes, earthquakes, and flash flood warnings...we got it all. with the hurricanes expected to hit this weekend, people are going crazy stocking up on water, canned goods, gasoline, etc., and as a result of that some greedy retailers have jacked up the prices on these necessities. $17-$30 for a case of water...are you f@cking kidding me? way to help us out in time of need!

as of right now, my 9-miler (race) is still on for sunday. we won't know until saturday night if it will be cancelled due to the weather. i can't believe i'm saying this, but i'm hoping it's NOT cancelled. this particular race covers the mid-section of the marathon course - the hilly part - so i'd love to see what i'm in for for the marathon.

playing with textures again; a silky white top + lace shorts.

have you experienced a natural disaster?

how did/do you prepare for it?

everyday low price my a$$!

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gingham and lace + watermelon cake.

gingham and lace for a

semi-wordless wednesday.

i saw photos of these watermelon cakes floating around during the 4th of july weekend, and most recently on Sisters Marie. since it's been hot and muggy, i decided to give it a try for a refreshing treat. i prepared it after everyone went to bed, and when they saw this pretty cake sitting in the refrigerator the next morning, they were so excited. mini-he couldn't wait to eat this cake. i made him wait almost the whole day, because i was scrambling to also make brownie cups [for brownie sundaes].

why? because i needed a back-up.

when i finally sliced the cake, mini-he was disappointed to see that it was just fruit, haha. he enjoyed the brownie sundaes while the rest of us enjoyed the watermelon cake!

 seedless watermelon is better, but this is what we had. i used extra creamy cool whip (instead of whipped cream), and it held up nicely. just make sure to pat the watermelon dry before applying, then top with whatever you like. super easy.

(Lulu's skirt (similar); Gilly Hicks shirt; Shop Lately necklace)

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leather and lace.

i hated that this leather tank was just sitting in my closet during these warm months, so i summer-fied it by pairing it with some lace shorts and open-toed sandals.

braided hairstyles usually have romantic or boho connotations. but lisa, from stilettos and diaper bags, recently rocked a kick-a$$ braided hairstyle that was totally rocker chic...and this leather tank called for just that. while she braided one side all the way down for a faux undercut look, i braided both sides just past my ears, then pinned them under the rest of my hair for a mullet slick-back look.

what kind of braided hairstyle are you rocking this summer?

or what braided style would you like to try?

(Lulu's top; Patty's Closet shorts; Sole Society shoes;

Ray-ban sunglasses; 9th & Elm monogram necklace)

get the look:

the beach tote.

it's the freakin weekend!

i have beach, sand, and sun on my mind, so it only seems right ending the week with a casual beach outfit. my friends over at sisters marie sent me this cute beach bag. it reminds me of one i had years ago that i absolutely loved. it's both functional (holds all the beach essentials and more) and fashionable (love the colorful stripes).

the bag wanted all the attention, so i kept the outfit neutral but added oomph with visual texture (heathered tee) and physical texture (lace shorts). throw in some beachy waves, grab your sunglasses, and head to the water. see you there!

and with summer here, there are tons of makeup and beauty products to try...sunscreens, bronzers, protective hair sprays, tanning lotions, and summery nail polishes to name a few. enter the Ulta giveaway for a chance to win a $250 gift card.

what product would you like to try this summer?

(sterling silver anchor ring, the collegiate standard)

nails: wet n wild megalast in 'innocent'

(old navy tee; patty's closet shorts; billabong bag;

sole society sunglasses)

LuLu*s Fashion Face-Off. Team Lace.

it's time for a trend show-down! Lulu*s wants to know which spring trend will reign supreme this season, pick a team and enter via instagram for a chance to be featured and score a $500 gift card to Lulu*s. you can find out more here.

this week it's team leather vs. team lace.

when i saw this beautiful white maxi skirt, i knew it was team lace for me. plus, i already knew how i'd wear it. i made this polyvore collage three years ago, and i'm finally bringing it to fruition.

(Drifting Moonlight Ivory Lace Maxi Skirt c/o Lulu*s;

DIY tee; Jessica Simpson shoes)

next week: team babydoll vs team maxi

east vs west [coast] style. lace.

lace. it never seems to go out of style and reappears every season in some shape or form. the best thing about lace is that it is totally wearable for everyone. you can go for a girly look like Ashley (Golden Divine) did, toughen it up with a masculine piece like Jackie and Tracy, or wear it in small doses like me, Ashley (Pursuit of Shoes), and Meaghan. but one thing is for sure, lace always lends a romantic vibe.

how do you wear lace?

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

sometimes i dabble in extreme lace just for the fun of it, but the tomboy in me never feels 100% comfortable. instead, i like my lace in small doses or as accents. this sweater was right up my alley because it's essentially a versatile gray sweater from the front with a peek of lace in the back. to keep it cool in our warm weather, i paired it with some denim shorts and threw my hair up into a bun.

(sweater c/o Lulu's (buy); bag & sunglasses (buy) c/o Sole Society;

pave necklace (buy) & ring (buy) c/o Capwell & Co;

DIY shorts; sperry topsider shoes)

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