oomph.: silver jewelry

12.30.2013

the aztec bodycon.

i feel out of my comfort zone in bodycons, especially post-minis, but i recently came home with a couple. i can never pass up a good dress, because they are instant outfits. ones with prints and patterns, like this aztec dress from Patty's Closet, don't need much else to complete the look. in addition, the busy prints are excellent for camouflaging bulges. i mean, it takes a lot of effort to suck in your gut!

this weekend, my high school girlfriends and i had our annual christmas get together. we had such a great spread of food and drinks. a good time was had catching up while the kids played, and we were lucky enough to see jupiter and three moons with my friend's new telescope.

how was your weekend? do you have big plans for NYE?

steak, salmon, and all the accoutrements.

christmas gifts for the girls...mani/pedi in a jar.

(dress c/o Patty's Closet (808-235-2924); h&m bag; Lulu's shoes (buy))

9.26.2013

aztec shorts + stud earrings.

just as there are wardrobe staples, there are accessory staples.

two kinds of earrings that are a must-have in my jewelry collection are simple hoops and studs. my daily grind of work and kids' activities doesn't warrant the use of big, elaborate earrings (i save those for nights out), but i will always reach for basic hoop earrings or stud earrings in gold or silver. they are the finishing touches on a casual outfit and the perfect fillers for your bare ears when you are wearing a statement necklace. while i'm wearing them here with shorts and slippers, i love that these pretty, square-cut studs from INPINK have enough shine and detail for a formal evening out.

i picked up these shorts from Patty's Closet a few weeks ago when they were having their 20% off labor day sale. i usually prefer cuts and fabrics that are a little more sturdy and structured (like denim!), so this was something different for me. mini-she says they look like pajamas, and i'm ok with that!