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)

weekend in photos.

this skirt was hidden in its protective plastic that i almost forgot about it. such a great skirt, though, with its curved up sides and leather piping. worn casual here with a tee + black sneaks [i was too lazy to move my camera back for a full length, haha], but you can see it dressed up here.

this weekend was jammed packed with stuff to do (and lots to drink)...some of which was planned, some wasn't. but i love when weekends just happen. don't you? weekend randoms below.

wine night.

got spiced up for the pacquiao/mayweather fight.

beer + bingo fundraiser plus a trip on the party bus.

i said on instagram that what happens inside the bus, stays in the bus...but this photo isn't too incriminating. and it's blurriness shows just how much fun we were having.

beach house shenanigans...water balloon fights for the littles, margaritas for the bigs.

plus, lots of good food...these were called juicy lucy burgers made with a layer of cheese in between two pattys. have you heard of such a thing? it was good, tho!

(madewell tee; hutch skirt; LAQA & Co. lips)

jail bird.

striped dresses used to be my thing. i couldn't get enough of them. maybe because they were simple and didn't require much else...a pair of sneaks and a crossbody bag + simple jewelry and you're set for a day of running around. have a great weekend!

what are you running around in?

did you have a thing?

#FBF to this yummy gelato from via gelato. 1/2 strawberry cheesecake, 1/2 snickerdoodle. the snickerdoodle was so yummy!

(dress via saks; nine west shoes; gucci bag;

sole society sunglasses; laqa & co. lips)

you might like these:

neutral stripes.

i've been talking about juice cleanses for a while now, and i finally bit the bullet and started juicing. i was interested in a cleanse for mini-she because her on-the-go schedule usually results in bad food choices and a lot of snacking. i thought a cleanse might reset her body and make her feel good so that she'd want to eat healthier. (but the darn kid shovels a big mac thinking it's ok because she's chasing it with green juice!). at least she drinks the juice, and that's a start. at this point, we're not doing a full cleanse; just adding juices to supplement her diet.

i was hesitant at first thinking of the cost and time involved. it's only been a few days of juicing 2x a day, and we've already burned through costco sized bags of greens and fruits...so i'll see what the costs are after a couple weeks. as far as time, i prep the fruits and veggies at night and bag them so mini-she can grab and juice. worst part is cleaning the freaking juicer.

i know i say this all the time, but a new fave sweater!

added color to this neutral outfit with accessories and shoes.

healthy snacking...strawberries + snap peas.

morning blend:

4-5 handfuls of greens mix (baby kale/chard/spinach)

1 apple

1 orange

1/4 lemon

(l.a. hearts sweater via pacsun; frankie b skirt;

JustFab 'Statement' bag; Lulu's shoes)

chains and stripes.

whenever i run out of shows to watch on netflix, i'll browse random videos...and i happened to come across a few in which girls were applying makeup...those 'get ready with me' videos. the transformations were pretty amazing. actually, what's amazing was all the products they had to use to achieve those looks. i can't imagine having to go through all of those steps, but i guess that's why they look good!

while most of their applications wouldn't work for my single asian eyelids, these videos are a great source for new products to try. they also motivated me to go thru my products and use them. i love buying products, but then they tend to sit and never get used. i just found a bag of elf products that i bought a while ago and never used...so that was exciting. haha.

do you watch youtube videos? if so, what kind?

do you have a favorite beauty vlogger?

(Patty's Closet top (808-625-6441) & skirt (similar); JustFab shoes)

pattern mix.

crazy day today...calling it a wordless wednesday.

the prettiest treats from a client...

how will we stay in shape this holiday season?!

(f21 sweater & denim; JustFab 'Ryane' boots c/o)

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in my ShopStyle lay down, i'm surrounded by all the things i love in my wardrobe that complement my laid-back lifestyle. on the weekends (and sometimes even at work!), you'll find me in plaids, checks, and flannels paired with a great-fitting pair of jeans or cutoffs. lightweight surplus jackets and vests are great layering pieces for that occasional chilly day. a killer pair of shoes,

a fun bag, and the essential fedora are the finishing

touches to my outfits. and, i never, never leave home

without my aviators and iphone.

here's the details:

ray-ban arista aviator sunglasses in green/gold (buy)

gilly hicks red/black flannel shirt (similar)

j.crew pink gingham classic button-down shirt (buy)

patty's closet black leather accent flannel shirt

aldo fur bag (similar)

persunmall blue loafers

american eagle camouflage jacket (similar)

kangol fedora hat

DIY levi's denim cutoffs

lulu's red elsi heels

pacsun bullhead skinny denim

pacsun bullhead dark denim jeggings (buy)

old navy surplus vest (similar)

go jane red studded plaid shirt

iphone

gifted statement necklace

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(everlane "we shop style" tee c/o popsugar;

patty's closet striped skirt; victoria's secret leopard shoes)

pleated stripes.

who doesn't have a wide-stripe pleated skirt like this by now?

me. until last week.

while i've always loved the look of these wide stripes, i wasn't sure i could pull off the pouf-y pleats...and i never came across one to try on. then, i spotted this one at Patty's Closet. the length seemed just right...not too short, not too long, and the material is a blend that won't wrinkle easily. to ease into these bold stripes, i stuck with a black top and added a touch of color with these burgundy boots from JustFab.

do you own a wide-stripe pleated skirt?

if so, how do you wear yours?

a better look at the JustFab 'Vita' boots.

love the gold trim on the heel.

attended a night of pampering in celebration of breast health awareness...food, shopping, games and prizes, mini massages, and skin consultations. some of the ladies even had mammograms.

and, yes, those are boob cupcakes, plus yummy salted chocolate chip cookies.

(skirt c/o Patty's Closet (call for availability 808-625-6440);

JustFab shoes c/o (buy); express top)