a week of white denim. shorts.

oh how i've missed you. my internet has been down since last thursday, and i was starting to have withdrawals. the cable guy should be at my house as we speak, so i'm hoping everything will be up and running by the time i get home. can't wait to catch up with you!

there's nothing better than white denim in spring. or summer. or winter, for that matter. there's just a freshness about it in the spring, a coolness in the summer, and a crispness in the winter. white jeans can be tricky (i wrote about how to shop for white denim here), and i found a great pair/brand that i'll be re-mixing the rest of the week. but first, let's start the week off with white denim shorts + a classic pin-striped boyfriend shirt for a casual day look.

it started to rain!

(Express shorts; sheinside shoes;

Forever 21 shirt; JustFab bag c/o)

a few you might like:

black on black on black on.

when in doubt, wear black.

(and a touch of leopard!)

black sheer top from Patty's Closet.

black faux leather shorts from Patty's Closet.

black beanie via sincerely jules, gift from Sisters Marie.

black bubble necklace via oomph.

black bag from H&M.

shoes via sheinside.

and some randoms:

i never thought i'd say this, but i miss running. it's been three days since my last run, and as i sit here after lunch, uncomfortably, with a belly full of pho, i'm just counting down the hours till i can get on that treadmill.

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when in doubt, what item, outfit, or color is your go-to?

superbowl weekend eats...

shrimp, chili/hotdogs/burgers, and sangria...

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trucker hat and spiked shoes.

with kids, there's a lot of waiting around while they are at lessons, sports, and extra-curricular activities, so comfort is key. denim cut-offs + oversized sweaters is my go-to combo on the weekends, because it's simple and unfussy. and because i wear this quite often, i'll mix in different accessories to keep it fun...this time a trucker hat, spiked leopard shoes, and this bright green clutch i won in a recent giveaway hosted by jackie. it's the perfect size for an ipad, which is essential when you have lots of time to kill.

what's your mix for comfort?

(nixon hat; DIY shorts; old navy sweater; mark bag; sheinside shoes)

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twelve down.

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

here's a quick recap of the month:

sleep early - same as last month...i'm always up later

than usual during the holiday season.

exercise - does shopping count?

girl time - check! a couple of christmas get togethers with the girls, a couple of wine nights with the neighborhood mamas,

and a few drinks with an old high school friend.

 read - eek, no reading AGAIN this month.

one-on-one mini time - both minis were on break from school, so we spent a lot of time together. i did have some one-on-one time with mini-he as we put together all his lego sets.

try something new - check! learned some new crafts,

participated in a christmas card exchange hosted by

sunny days & starry nights, and made homemade salsa!

organize posts - check! caught up on a few reviews for the gea boot and the jola boot from JustFab, shared jane's addiction's latest album, and even got in a giveaway for some cool items that were part of the dobel tequila + perry farrell collaboration.

(you can enter the giveaway here)

how was your december? did you try something new?

christmas card exchange.

mini-he can put together the lego sets by himself now!

homemade salsa...a friend's recipe:

bunches of cilantro, anaheim pepper, onion, garlic, garlic salt, lime & lemon juice, and tomatoes all in a food chopper.

glittered paper rolls made into flowers.

spontaneous wine night with the neighborhood mamas...

this was my favorite of the night.

(f21 sweater; DIY skirt; zara shoes)

simple.

whew, what a great weekend.

hope everyone enjoyed theirs by eating a lot of good food, spending time with family and friends, and even checking a few things off their christmas lists. that's what we did!

scroll down for the deets.

did anyone brave the malls on black friday?

what kind of deals did you score?

preschool luncheon for mini-he...they sang a few songs before lunch and even prepared a special dessert for us.

hosted and cooked a simple thanksgiving lunch at our house for my sister's in-laws. turkey and baked salmon on the menu, followed by bingo for prizes.

i was one number shy of a blackout!

next up was a catered thanksgiving dinner at my sister's house. honey roasted bone-in ham & honey roasted turkey with mochi rice, veggies, salad, shrimp/egg rolls/wings/dumplings appetizers, and pumpkin crunch on the menu.

we also celebrated my sister's birthday.

and finally, a bit of black friday shopping.

stocked up on my favorite button-ups and long-sleeved tees.

(gilly hicks shirt; old navy pants; go jane shoes; libi&lola bracelet)

shop the look:

ten down two to go.

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

here's a quick recap of the month:

sleep early - season 2 of walking dead on netflix

kept me up late.

exercise - check! ran on the treadmill twice a week. 

girl time - bday party and halloween block party with the neighborhood moms.

 read - eek, no reading AGAIN this month.

one-on-one mini time - check! lunch with mini-she.

try something new - check! made chili in the slow cooker,

tried jelly au lait, cut off my hair!

organize posts - check! caught up on a review for No nonsense.

how was your october? ready for the holiday season?

what's your favorite part of the holidays?

(shae sweater via ideeli; faux leather shorts, local boutique; shoes, sheinside (buy))

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