patty's closet. the floral blouse.

i love the simplicity of jeans and a tee.

it's comfortable and practical for anyone who's on the go.

but on the occasion that you need a more polished look, swap out your cotton tee for a silk or chiffon tee. this bright blue blouse from Patty's Closet is the perfect example of a dressier "tee". i kept the flats for comfort, added a few key accessories, and layered a vest for depth. i could easily throw on a blazer and my red heels for an evening out.

visit Patty's Closet to find a location near you, and do

check out their selection of printed tops.

f'real milkshakes

these shake machines hit gas station convenience stores recently, and according to mini-she, they're all the rage. so, we had to give it a try. there's always a line, and each shake takes 1 minute, 7 seconds. after you select your flavor from the refrigerators, this is what happens: see video clip.

oh, and they're good, but at a whopping 500+ calories,

they will be more of an exception than the norm.

do you have f'real shakes in your area?

(top c/o Patty's Closet; pacsun denim (buy);

tory burch shoes (buy); mark bag; ON cargo vest (similar))

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a week of leopard accents. scarf.

continuing on with this week of leopard accents, i added leopard to this outfit with a scarf. a bold scarf is the perfect quick fix for simple or monochromatic outfits. worn around your neck, it takes the place of a necklace, and minimizes the need for other accessories.

that said, if time is an issue in the morning, a small leopard scarf tied around your neck is a nice finishing touch to a sheath dress. grab your heels, watch, and a pair of stud earrings, and you are out the door in no time. if comfort is the issue, an oversized leopard scarf takes jeans and a tee from

casual to casual chic.

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to utilize your scarves during warmer months, keep cool by:

- pairing it with shorts

- wearing your hair up

- using it as a belt

- tying it to your purse handle

- wrapping it around your wrist like a bracelet

- using it as a headscarf

(SilverSpeck amethyst ring c/o)

nature valley granola thins in dark chocolate peanut butter...

good, but it's literally two bites.

(gifted ON scarf; tory burch shoes; f21 shorts (similar); rebecca minkoff x mark bag)

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le ombre.

while out and about this weekend, mini-she and i made an observation...women everywhere were wearing their scarves. we had wind, rain, and chilly evenings this weekend making it the perfect opportunity for me to break out my scarves. everyone else had the same idea. guess that's how hawaii does winter.

i am absolutely loving this ombre chain wrap bracelet.

its big links make it a nice statement piece, but it's still light enough to be comfortable. the oomph-worthy part is that

i can wear it with silver or gold, and versatility is

always a plus in my book.

(le ombre wrap bracelet c/o libi & lola (buy))

mini-he's bubble creeped into the photo.

(express top; j.crew shorts; tory burch flats; old navy scarf)

sit stay shake.

foxy brown wanted to be the rockstar today, so i let her.

if you don't have one of these vests yet...go. get. one.

brown or green.

you will not be sorry.

it goes with evvrything.

pardon the irritating smudge over my face area.

i thought it was the glare, but turns out my lens was dirty.

(top & vest, old navy (buy); shorts, volcom (similar);

shoes, tory burch (buy)(silver); sunglasses, prada via giveaway (similar))

hold the sugar.

saturday casual. just another busy weekend. lots of running around. here and there. picked up the christmas tree, threw in some christmas cds, and decorated...among other things. sunshiny but breezy with a side of iced coffee.

(top, express; shorts, papaya; shoes, tory burch)