black white and red.

this is one of those dresses that looks better on than on the hanger. i have a lot of striped mini dresses, so this longer length was a nice change. i love the uneven hem, the side slits, and the fact that this feels like a cozy oversized tee. rocking a bold red lip, because why not?

we have been having a slew of rainy days here with all the storms passing thru. this weekend i was at lanikai beach; it was beautiful one minute, pouring the next (if you missed it on periscope, you can still see it on katch)!

part two of kauai pics below.

how's the weather in your area?

(Rocksbox necklace; Avon lipstick 'eternal flame')

you can still use my code: rockoomphxoxo to try your first month free.

Kauai Shores Hotel, Kapa'a

our next stop was the hotel to check in. the grounds were decent with two pools and access to the beach below. an xbox console was provided in the room, DVD rental booths, and (good) wifi on the grounds. free parking (although very crowded at night when everyone is home), free outdoor yoga, and coffee and tea service in the mornings (actually, there were donuts, fruit, toast/cheeses as well!). an excellent place to stay for under $100/night.

Waimea Pier, "the landing"

i practically grew up on this landing. my mom flew us to kauai every weekend to visit my grandparents, and we would fish and cast crab nets...and take our catch home for dinner. this is a black sand beach.

Hanapepe Swinging Bridge

they have fixed this bridge since the last time i was here. it used to be a rope bridge, but wooden planks have now replaced that. it doesn't swing as it used to, but it certainly does shake...did you catch it on periscope?!!

(Patty's Closet dress c/o; Lulu's shoes; JustFab bag; Rocksbox necklace)

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)

in case you missed it:

a week of yellow . breezy top

hair today gone tomorrow.

last year i started to take hawaiian astaxanthin while training for the marathon. it is a powerful antioxidant that supports joint and tendon health, among other things, recommended for helping muscles recover quickly after long runs. what i didn't expect was hair growth.

since my hair was always up while running, i never realized just how long it was getting. but, seriously, look at all this hair. this growth together with my ability to majorly procrastinate on scheduling [hair] appointments meant constant headaches from my increasingly heavy locks.

i have been know to chop off my own hair out of frustration, and oops, i did it again. here today, gone tomorrow.

(blessed project top; lips, LAQA & Co.)

you can learn more about BioAstin Hawaiian Astaxanthin here.

happy national drink wine day.

for all you wine lovahs, today is national drink wine day. for those who didn't know (it's ok, i didn't know either...shame on me!), it is always celebrated on February 18th. i couldn't find any true historical meaning behind this day other than to simply rejoice and enjoy your favorite wines. so...go ahead, grab your glass. [virtual] cheers!

in spirit of the day, scroll down for some wine facts, fun gadgets, favorite sayings, and must-haves.

what is your favorite wine?

do you like red or white?

8 health benefits of drinking wine:

1) promotes longevity. 34% lower mortality rate

2) reduces heart-attack risk

3) lowers risk of heart disease

4) reduces risk of type 2 diabetes

5) lowers risk of stroke

6) cuts risk of cataracts

7) cuts risk of colon cancer

8) slows brain decline

source: food&wine

i drink red wine, mostly.

while i prefer a good cabernet, i do not discriminate.

i'll try anything once, but here's what i usually find myself reaching for time and time again:

jordan cabernet, $50

ghost pines cabernet, $20

P|K|N|T. cabernet, pinot noir, merlot, $10

(patty's closet top; sammy dress shorts; lulu's heels; LAQA & Co. on lips)

wine cork usb drive

wine glass holder

wine thermometer

wine wipes

must-haves:

aerator for when you don't have time to let wine breathe.

a great bottle opener - rabbit is by far the easiest.

stemless wine glasses = less accidents.

a wine refrigerator.

woven sneakers.

for as long as i can remember, i've always been a shoe (vs sandal) girl. i rocked high top converse, dr. martens, and loafers in intermediate. i remember there was this one particular leather loafer from Esprit that i wanted badly in intermediate. my mom wouldn't buy them for me, but later surprised me (for christmas or birthday?) with three pairs. the pink one was my favorite.

while i do appreciate a cute sandal nowadays, i still feel most comfortable in shoes. maybe it's the tomboy in me. these sneaks from nine west are so comfy and light, plus i love the detail at the heel.

do you gravitate towards shoes or sandals?

have your [style] preferences changed since you were younger?

(express top (similar); nine west sneakers (similar);

JustFab statement bag; lips: revlon fire & ice)

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