a summer tank top.

we're dog-sitting bear while my sister is away, and while he's normally a spoiled house dog, he's now staying outside with foxy brown. i know he's miserably hot, because he's been loving the water and is right there every time i turn on the hose. i ended up putting a sprinkler on for everyone, but bear was such a sprinkler hog (see instagram clip). not even foxy brown

could get a paw in.

i'm guest posting over at Sisters Marie today showing you how to get the most out of summery items, like this beachy tank top, when fall comes around. check it out here.

mini-he was upset because bear kept hogging the sprinkler,

so i filled up a cooler and let him color the water

with food coloring. he was satisfied.

(hurley tank; aeropostale denim shorts; thrifted jacket;

etienne aigner shoes; efoxcity bracelet c/o; gorjana ring)

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fur and tassel.

my shoedrobe is in need of a major overhaul. i have black,

brown, gray, and tons of leopard, leaving me with two voids to fill...nudes and brights. those are the colors i'm always wishing i had when i get dressed in the morning. this shanghai wedge from JustFab is nude and has lots of oomph-worthy details. i love the stacked wood detail, the lace-up, and the tassels.

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foxy brown modeling her fur shoes.

yesterday mini-he turned 5...the orange jello wedges i made for his class were a big hit with the kids (and teachers), and here's the lego cake mini-she made for him.

(JustFab Shanghai wedge c/o; aldo bag; dress, local boutique)

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april 18th, 2013

9:00am PST - 11:59pm PST

working.

just wanted to say hi.

it's been a busy work week for me with a deadline fast approaching on friday. yet, i had to take time off to take mini-he to the doctor and help out at his school yesterday, and tomorrow i have to work at mini-she's school fun fair.

so...it's all business this week with the time I have left. miss you guys and will catch up on your blogs this weekend.

today's casual mix.

bear all up in my business.

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last couple days to enter the firmoo glasses giveaway!

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mele kalikimaka.

there's a whole lotta huggin and kissin goin on around here.

hope you all have a wonderful time with your family and friends.

(mini-she couldn't make it, but she says hi! hi!)

(on mini-he: plaid shirt and denim from the children's place)
linking up to:

a.m. party.

with the holiday season comes holiday parties. velour, sequins, and satin are festive and sometimes thought of as formal wear...but sequins and satin paired here with denim and slippers is something i might wear to a daytime party.

foxy brown was stuck to me like glue.

this is probably the first real post with the new hair.

i made a yummy turkey chili in the slow cooker for dinner.

then headed over to my neighbor's for cake and wine.

it was a good day.

how did you spend your sunday?

before and five hours later...the easiest turkey chili.

served with a dollop of sour cream and corn muffins.

(jacket, old navy; shorts, express (similar); sequined vest, f21)

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lost and found.

those who follow me on instagram know that [my sister's dog] bear gave us quite a scare the other night. he ran away from home. if you met bear, you'd know that he is the sweetest, friendliest dog. he comes to the office every single day and, in a way, has become everyone's pet. there were reports that he was picked up by a brown van, and with no collar, tag, or chip at the time, we weren't sure he'd return. still, we combed the neighborhood till dark and posted fliers at 11pm. a sleepless night and many of my sister's tears later, she got the call. someone found bear walking around a nearby school.

i've been trying to find a classic red flannel for some time now. this one may not be the classic one, but it has studs...which make it even better.

mini-he pointed out that my spikes were missing their tips.

bear...home again.

(shirt, gojane; leather shorts, urban outfitters; jacket, thrifted)

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a week of animals. woof blurp and an oo-oo-ah-ah.

fooled ya!

different kind of animals today. no outfits, just fun pics of some of our recent pets and such. hope you enjoyed the week of animals. i'm finishing off the week tomorrow with a great giveaway, so don't forget to check back.

got pets? tell me about them.

baby fox at the pet store...i was sold.

ducks at ho'omaluhia gardens.

baby fox, finally ours.

catching crabs at the tidepools.

sister's baby bear.

turtle that swam up to us at the beach.

foxy brown and [sister's dog] lola. (rip lola)

feeding goats at the pumpkin patch.

[sister's dog] jonah...aka big jo. (rip jo)

our fish...

mini-he and [sister's dog] paka.

mini-he watching over a sick bird we rescued.

big bear.

our bobo. (rip bobo)

the foxxxxx.

and a monkey swinging in a tree.

in case you missed it:

monday's zebras and deer

tuesday's horses and dogs

wednesday's owls bear and cat