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)

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[i was compensated by POPSUGAR to write this post about ShopStyle; all opinions come straight from the heart.]

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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)