shredded sweater + liquid leggings.

outfit photos were slim pickings...as you'll see below, foxy brown would not leave me alone. i was mad at the time since i was rushing to shoot in between the rain, but it's funny looking back at the pictures. foxy brown was totally taunting me...

that b!tch! haha.

on to this sweater which is all kinds of awesome. it's not shredded, but shredded sounded better than its official name, back hole knit. what i thought would be black and white turned out to be a softer, really pretty black and cream. and what i thought would be way too oversized turned out to be a perfect fit. i'm wearing it with liquid leggings which i've wanted for a while. they are a little big, so the look isn't smooth like leathahhh...but i still like them. both are from Persun.

(here's a better look at the boots i'm wearing.)

what's your biggest obstacle when taking pictures?

bl-OOPS!

(sweater (buy) & leggings (buy) c/o Persun; JustFab boots c/o)

studded camouflage.

i think i'm going crazy...

crazy for camouflage, that is.

the team at Patty's Closet in Windward Mall probably thought i was crazy for choosing a bunch of camouflage items, but they were too fun to pass up. leggings are tricky (i wrote about them here), but this one passed my test with its studded detail at the knees and busy pattern which camouflages, haha, unsightly bumps and bulges. plus, it seemed appropriate for all the chilly, big-sweater-and-leggings kind of nights soon to come. stay tuned for another fun camouflage piece coming up later this week.

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i survived the 5-birthdays weekend, but it was enough to make me hit the treadmill again. i'm happy to report that i'm back to my midnight runs.

(camo leggings c/o Patty's Closet; express sweater;

enzo angiolini shoes; JustFab bag c/o)

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sandwiched.

halloween.

car accident.

slammed from the back, pushed into the car in front.

stretcher. ambulance ride. er.

stiff neck. backache. nausea.

 i'm ok. the aches get better everyday.

now i'm dealing with insurance claims and all that fun stuff.

and because of another major accident on the freeway that day, i didn't get home until 8:30 pm. poor mini-he missed out on trick-or-treating. luckily we had our halloween block party last weekend. at least he got to wear his costume once.

wearing the No nonsense leggings i talked about here.

this was the most uncomfortable contraption ever.

(leggings c/o No nonsense (buy); shoes, victoria's secret; f21 sweater (gift); necklace, INpink))

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No nonsense.

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now that our [so-called] winter months are approaching, i'll finally have a real reason to layer up and wear my jackets and sweaters. these No nonsense tights and leggings coudn't have come at a better time. i had the opportunity to try their cotton leggings in black and their super opaque control top tights in cobblestone. both of these fit right into my casual

style and lifestyle.

 No nonsense has a wide variety of leggings and tights in many colors, textures, patterns, and lengths. the quality is excellent and the prices affordable...best part is that they can easily be found in most food and drug stores

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leggings are perfect for wearing with over-sized sweaters.

these cotton leggings were slightly big, but i actually preferred the looser, pant-like fit.

 

the tights seemed tiny when i took them out of the package;

i was afraid they would be tight. however, they were very comfortable and didn't cut me off at the top like other control tops. just like accessories, i love how tights can transform the look of an outfit. a bright pair could add some much needed color while a patterned pair would add texture and depth. here, it took my shorts from day to night and added warmth on a chilly evening.

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eight down four to go.

august is gone, and in looking back at my resolutions,

here's a quick recap of the month:

sleep early - check! at least once a week.

exercise - check! running on the treadmill five nights a week. 

girl time - check! participated in relay for life.

 read - eek, no reading this month.

one-on-one mini time - school started this month, so we are adjusting to our new schedules.

try something new - check! participated in my first

relay for life, coffee jello.

fix laptop - nope.

organize posts - check! caught up on a review for

AliExpress and gave a few shout-outs to BISTM and

lovely obsessions.

how was your august? what's up for september?

healthy snack for the office gang.

(zip leggings, express; top, bcbg; shoes, jessica simpson)

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because.

question:

what should i do with all the clothes i don't wear anymore?

answer:

because i shop too much.

question:

where can i find stylish but affordable clothing and accessories?

answer:

because i shop too much.

question:

how many pairs of jeans do i really need?

answer:

because i shop too much.

question:

i spent a lot of money on this...i hate to just get rid of it?!

answer:

because i shop too much.

question:

i love the dress she was wearing, where can i find it?

answer:

because i shop too much.

i've asked myself these questions many times, and i'm sure you have, too. because i shop[ped] too much, i have tons of clothes and shoes and accessories that are sitting in storage or taking up precious room in my closet. thanks to because i shop too much, an interactive marketplace that allows users to buy, sell, and swap clothing, i can now unload some of these items, find some new-to-me ones, and even make a friend or two while doing it. membership is free, and the website is super easy to use. i've made a few sales and recently purchased this free people

t-shirt from co-founder lisa's closet.

you can check out my closet here.

(tee, because i shop too much; leggings, charlotte russe; heels, nine west)

a week of leggings. zipper.

i'm ending this week of leggings with a zippered pair from express. not only is the zipper a fun detail, but it's also functional. i like to unzip them just enough so that they hang over my shoes. it seems to elongate my legs and create a longer line compared to ones that cut you off at the ankles.

this week proved to be a difficult challenge for me. i feel obligated to pair leggings with big oversized sweaters and tops which ends up being boring and way too hot! i'm sure there are much more exciting ways to wear leggings. i shall continue to experiment and perhaps try this again in the future.

what's in store for the weekend?

i love this dense bread...topped it with my neighbor's

homemade lilikoi butter.

(zipper leggings, express; tunic, joe's jeans; shoes, victoria's secret)

in case you missed it:

monday's sequins

tuesday's animal prints

thursday's details

a week of leggings. details.

continuing on with the week of leggings, today it's about details. when looking for black leggings, i try to find ones with little details that take it a step beyond basic. the gathers at the knee add interest and bulk to this otherwise basic pair. i'd normally pair them with a much longer shirt, but on this day...by this time, it was so hot that i could only think of wearing a cool white tee. i shredded the back of this one, so it hung just long enough to cover the rear.

how's your week so far? have you been watching the olympics?

homemade cookies are the best...

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monday's sequins

tuesday's animal prints

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a week of leggings. animal prints.

prints are a great way to camouflage unsightly bumps and bulges that could normally be seen with solid colored leggings. i also think that prints help to visually widen the legs and balance out a loose top. with the addition of my leopard shoes and bag, i think this outfit also falls under my experimenting with extremes: animal prints catagory.

do you have printed leggings?

what's the boldest print you would rock?

jello cups with fruit and a marshmallow for mini-he.

(sweater, express (similar); leggings, local boutique (similar);

shoes, victoria's secret; bag, nine west)

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