patterned clutch.

i was excited to hear that love & sunshine is coming out with a new fabric clutch. i'm already obsessed with my leopard pouch and i'm loving the fresh print on their new design. you can see a better picture of it here. keep your eye out on their instagram page for its availability.

wearing a white leather tee and jeans with a camel colored jacket...a neutral yet complementary backdrop for this pretty patterned clutch.

is it friday yet?

(lulu's leather tee; love & sunshine clutch; justfab denim;

macy's moto jacket; vince camuto shoes)

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an [oomph.] review. hanes hosiery tights.

[i received these tights for the sole purpose of this review;

all opinions are 100% mine.]

fall is a great season for experimenting with layers and textures, especially when trying to extend the life of our summer wardrobes. an easy and affordable way to add a layer of warmth is with stockings and tights. there are so many patterns to choose from making this a fun way to show off your personality. a few years back, i was obsessed with polka dots and leopard prints!

this time, i swapped out my usual black tights for these Hanes matte opaque tights in green to add some fun fall color to my black outfit. i added a third color (camel) for dimension and a print (leopard) to break up the solid colors.

have you tried Hanes hosiery?

how do you express yourself with tights?

my thoughts on these matte opaque control top tights:

- they are durable and do not snag easily.

- they have a nice comfortable stretch.

(although control top will be snug)

- no sliding down throughout the day.

- nice vibrant color.

- affordable.

food from a recent art + flea event...bonfire pizza, katsudog, aloha pops.

(Hanes Matte Opaque Control Top Tights c/o; Forever 21 cardigan; Lulu's vegan leather top; Urban Outfitters Leather shorts; Nine West shoes; Love & Sunshine bag)

east vs west style. leather.

today's trend is nothing new. what would fall be without...leather?! while i'd love to stock my closet with awesome leather jackets like these ladies, i decided to put a spin on the classic white tee + jeans combo with this uber cool white [vegan] leather tee + dark wash jeans from Lulu's. more appropriate for hawaii's warm weather, wouldn't you agree?

how are you rocking leather this fall?

east

Jackie / Living After Midnite / New York

Meaghan / District Sparkle / Virginia

Tracy / TheRightShoes / New York

west

Ashley / Pursuit of Shoes / California

Danielle / Envision Pretty / California

Becks / oomph. / Hawaii

with a simple outfit like this, i was able to add color and texture with accessories like these pretty blue caged heels + panama hat from Sole Society and this [faux] leather clutch from love & sunshine.

Zip to It Ivory Vegan Leather Top & Dittos Selena Dark Wash Distressed Ankle Skinny Jeans (similar) c/o Lulu's

Portia Caged Heel & Wool Panama Hat c/o Sole Society

Love & Sunshine Clutch

in case you missed it:

east vs west . jewel tones

stars stripes whiskey.

i'm not going to lie; i have a thing for gray tees.

long-sleeved, muscle tee, v-neck, heather gray...i can never pass up a good one. here's one i didn't have...distressed. it's super soft and worn in, complete with holes.

how to wear gray tees?

- with lace shorts

- with liquid leggings

- with white denim

- with a saying

- with utility jackets

- with neon

- with sequins

- with more gray

and with statement heels + a colorful necklace like below.

how do you wear your gray tees?

(9th & Elm triangle necklace; Shop Lately statement necklace)

the weather was beautiful this weekend.

even at 5pm, it was blue skies and sunshine.

(tee c/o 9th & Elm (buy); UO leather shorts;

JustFab shoes; Victoria's Secret bikini top)

a few to try:

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 varsity jacket.

who knew i'd own another varsity jacket post high school?

thanks to a buy one, get two free promo, i now own this quilted varsity jacket. at least it's much more fashionable and flattering than my high school one. the black and white is fresh and crisp and will work well for all seasons. i'm thinking it'll be perfect with winter whites, just the right edgy juxtaposition to spring pastels and prints (like these polkas), and a sporty cover-up for tees and denim cutoffs on chilly summer nights. btw, how super cute is this polka dot dress from Patty's Closet?

this weekend was all about mini-she. after months of late night rehearsals, her school play finally came to life...and she did a wonderful job. they all did. kudos to her teacher who did an awesome job directing the play.

do you have a wardrobe piece that works for all seasons?

mini-she as the gatekeeper.

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

LA Hearts jacket via Pacsun (on sale! buy);

Lulu's shoes; ShopLately necklace)

a leather dress.

all dressed up and nowhere to go...

...is what i jokingly said when my neighbor gave me this dress. she didn't have the heart to sell this amazing leather dress at her recent garage sale [i wouldn't either!], so she passed it on to me. i thought maybe i could wear it to drop off the kids at school in the morning, or to a late night run to walmart...but seriously, where in hawaii might i rock this (did i say amazing?) leather dress?

what are your thoughts on dressing down this bad boy?

homemade cranberry vodka...of course we had to try it!!

cucumber + salmon sandwiches from a recent shopping event.

(libi & lola necklace c/o; victoria's secret shoes)

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btw...east vs west holiday series to resume next tuesday.

east vs west [coast] style. leather.

welcome to week two of east vs west style.

today, we are tackling leather. leather is a trend that i absolutely love, because it's edgy and tough. unfortunately, i don't get to wear it often, because it's too hot here. thanks to Lulu's for providing us with this amazing burgundy vegan-leather jacket. since only the sleeves are leather, it's totally

 do-able in our warmer temps. i couldn't wait to see how the rest of the ladies styled their jackets...i love how there ended up being a mix of dresses, shorts, and pants.

don't forget to visit the ladies:

east

Jackie / Living After Midnite / New York

Meaghan / District Sparkle / D.C.

Tracy / TheRightShoes / New York

west

Ashley / Golden Divine / Arizona

Ashley / Pursuit of Shoes / California

Becks / oomph. / Hawaii

while i generally feel it's too laid back here to wear [short] shorts + heels during the day, i've always made an exception for this leather pair.

(jacket c/o Lulu's (buy); urban outfitters leather shorts;

JustFab shoes c/o; Bobby Glam hair extensions c/o)

in case you missed it:

east vs west style. leopard

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the white shoe rule.

i once read [years ago] that you should never wear white shoes.

why? because it brings attention to your feet...and ultimately, you want people to look at you, not your feet. (unless you have really cute shoes and want people to look at your feet, right?) well, i've stuck to that rule all this time, because 1) they are in-your-face bright, and 2) they remind me of prom or wedding shoes.

but white shoes have really evolved, and with all the cute styles now, i might actually consider purchasing a pair.

this kellen wedge from JustFab was the perfect baby step for me. the two-tone black and white allowed me to test the waters while staying in my comfort zone. plus, it's really, really comfortable. check out this week's JustFab promotion below.

do you or would you wear white shoes?

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JustFab's Girls' Night In

all $39.95 styles are buy one, get one at 40% off.

code: GNIBOGO40

5/17 (10:00am PST) - 5/18 (11:59pm PST)

*while supplies last, no rainchecks, discout valid on multiple purchases.

here's a few of my favorites:

hudson bag in purple.

i'm carrying it here. i always receive compliments

on this bag's vibrant color.

astoria            +            kellen