Basics

Here I am.  Taking a temporary break from blogging, but of course continually keeping up with the fashion scene, just not taking part in it as often as I would like.

Some 'new' things that I added to my closet:

Shimmer Top (Gap)

Stripe top (so prada-esque, f21)

Denim top (finallly! found a perfect denim shirt I love and fits so well, topshop)

Leather pleated skirt (finally! as close as it comes to the much coveted Zara version, Free People)

Super sunglasses, thrifted top, UO shorts, Celine bag, jcrew flats

Checked out the Kava festival again this year at UH Manoa campus -- very candid shot, thus the unflattering  photo of me.  The wavering weather kept our stay here short -- sun, rain, sun rain.... 

BTW,  I heart my new sunglasses.  Mix of the norm ray ban wayferers mixed with a slight edge.

 

so HIGH

Found my new hi-top that I'm really obsessed with right now.
Looks like an average hi-top, but drooool, it's 3.1 Phillip Lim hi-top.
So not ostentatious, so subtle. so ME.
I need now. Ok, not need, more like I wish.
Boyfriend, are you reading? 
Juuust kidding, not really, sort of, no im joking, ok maybe not, nah I'm just joking, no I REALLy want :)

Get on my feet NOW.

Zukeroni, I hope you're still reading ;)

Street Style

image c/o carolinesmode

Cool Factor.
Shes definitely got it.
Every piece of item she has on, I want it on me. 
My inspiration of the day.
Swoooon.

All black -- check.

Jimmy Choo sneakers -- double check.

Classic black prada bag -- check

Statement jewelry -- check.

One of the best fashion inspirations come from street style -- images of personal style reflecting the current runway fashion.  Average girls mixing in their own personal touches with in-the-moment pieces make the fashion scene such an eclectic mix and gives me a pool of inspiration to draw from.

Currently on my radar:

- a pair of hi-tops
- more arm candy
- Mesh over-sized sweater
- Pleated skirts
- loafers
- slouchy trouser
- Charlotte Olympia heels (this should be considered more of a 'wishlist')

Arm Candy

Arm candy, the latest trend that I haven't quite experimented... Perhaps I'm just too picky about my selection, but really it's because my teeny tiny wrists can't adorn the normal size bracelets, waaaah!

My style for arm candy is mixing simpleness with a little edge OR you can go the other popular route and go a little Gypsy --- everything from Hermes to Cartier mixing with eclectic neon color friendship bracelets. Which is your style? What I would do to get an Hermes bracelet slapped on my wrist.. swoooon.

My personal favorite is of course Olivia Palermo's arm candy. 3 pieces of cc skye spike bracelet in gold and silver. so simple yet a statement piece. Get on my wrist!

W H I T E

Whoever created the term 'HAPPY HOUR' is a genius and I must thank you. Started in familiar territory then drifted through the night in unfamiliar terrortiy while walking aimlessly into the streets of tourist-filled Waikiki.

Definitely was in my comfort zone at my usual happy hour spot, then definately stuck out like a sore thumb as I ventured toward 'hawaiian' land... As I stood at the suffocating and overcrowded bar with a beer in hand, wearing my white blazer, I observed in passing, girls wearing skin tight dresses and borderline hooker heels.. stood out like a sore thumb.  Finished half my beer and jetted off.

candids.

4 cocktails, 1 glass of wine, 2 beers later this is the end result.  Singing karaoke in public..  Thank you alcohol for giving me 'beer- confidence' instead of 'beer-goggles'.

Asos blazer, f21 shorts

Gallivanting around

Late (really late) Fourth of July post..

Spent my 3 day weekend with alot of bbq-ing on our patio and feeding my mouth with meat, meat and more meat.  Of course, my weekend isn't officially a weekend without some cocktails.  Met up with a friend sipping on cocktails, wine and more cocktails, bar hopping, mischievous behavior,  late night karaoke, and finally ending the night satisfying our hunger pangs with comfort food -- saimen overloaded with Tabasco (don't judge.)

You can NOT end the night out without her wanting a bathroom picture. Can't stop it. lol

Crazybox.

Plain White T's concert and fireworks on 4th of July. 

vintage top, f21 pink shorts, marc jacobs clutch (old), Valentino heels

Lately

Such complete bliss coming back from a much needed stay-cation last week. Photos below show just the tip of the iceberg on the highlights of my week, mainly involving late (late) night drinking.

Lunch date at Downtown @ HISAM

 

Art Museum above Downtown restaurant

 

 New pair of Jcrew flats. They feel like walking on air.

Our many stops to the garden section of Home Depot.  Attempting to grow organic vegetables and fruits

Wedding at Ko'olau.  No pics of me in my super cute cream and yellow dress I bought! :( Another reason why I question my blogs existence when there are no photos to share!

Just one of the many late late nights out.  See something new? Yup, I finally got me some bangs! still contemplating on keeping them or not. Enjoying the guy in the background? lol

It's officially SUMMER!

Which means weddings galore.  If you live in Hawaii and need a great makeup artist & hair for your special day, check out Susan!