You made me blush

The days have been getting a little cooler here in Hawaii.  Thank goodness!  Don't get me wrong, I love living in a state where it's sunny and warm for the most part of the year, but boy, do I look forward to when the temps drop and you can actually enjoy a day outside without sporting a sweatstache.  It's hard to look cute when you're sweating like a piggy. :D

I picked up this blush colored skirt the other week (I got it in black too, I wish they had camel in stock) and while I don't normally gravitate to pink clothing (strangely enough, my favorite color is pink), I couldn't pass this up.  It's comparable to the AA's double layered chiffon skirt I've been coveting, except it's a fraction of the price.  Score!

{sweater: Calvin Klein | skirt, bracelet, necklace: F21 | watch: Michael Kors | sunnies: Rayban}

Love, S

Rumble & Bubble

A delivery from the Men In Brown (UPS) always gets me giddy.  I received my new JC's on Friday.  The Rumble is better than I expected; perfect taupe colored suede booties with just enough height.  Although we don't really need boots here in Hawaii, these are perfect for OUR fall/winter weather.

Don't you just love these rhinestone bracelets?  My lovely bloggy friend, Tiffany sent them over to me as a gift.  Isn't she a doll?!  It's from her (and her sister's) jewelry line, T + J Designs.  Check out their site.  They just launched their latest collection.  Fabulousness.

AND... I finally chose a winner (via random.org)!! Drum roll please..... Congrats to Crystal of Cryskay! Girl, I can't wait to see what you get. I'm sure it'll be something amazeballs. :) Thanks again to everyone who enter. And a big thanks to Shopbop too.

I hope everyone had a great weekend.  I'm off to enjoy the rest of mine.  Two more hours until it's Monday!  BTW, this is me trying to sport Susie's hairdo, but bigger.  I definitely love it bigger. :D

{dress: Mahina | vest: AE | booties:  Jeffrey Campbell "Rumble" via Shopbop | belt: thrift

bracelets: gift from Tiffany; T + J Designs |  watch: Michael Kors}

Love, S

Lather Rinse Repeat

Today, the Pirate swung by the office to bring me lunch and while he was there, I asked him to take a quick snap of my outfit.  I thought it would be a good way to get him motivated and back into the picture taking groove.  Yes, I'm wearing the same vest from my last outfit post.  I love it to pieces and have been wearing it with everything.  EVERYTHING. Now, I only wish I got it in olive green too. 

Well, I'm ready for bed.  I had a long day... work until 4p, then straight to class until 930p.  Good night and sweet dreams.  See ya in the AM!

{vest: Old Navy | dress: Mahina boutique | shoes: Chinese Laundry | belt + scarf: F21 | watch: Michael Kors}

Love, S

Tuesday Shoesday!

Sorry for my absence.  My schedule has been hectic, but oh so fun!  My "photographer" a.k.a. the Pirate hubby has been unmotivated with my outfit-photo-taking-sessions, so sorry for the lack of outfit posts.  I hope to get some up this week. :) 

I love sales, especially when it's on shoes.  Here are a few that are currently in my shopping cart (just contemplating which ones I truly love enough to purchase).  I'm surprised that none of them are my beloved Jeffrey Campbell.  However, I do have a new pair of AMAZEBALLS JC's coming my way.  Crossing my fingers they come in today!

{"Abasi" by Sabine - $69.99, "Makeelo" by Sabine, $59.99}

{"Berklee" by Steve Madden, $89.99, "Grettta" by Steve Madden, $89.99}

Love, S

p.s. I'm sorting through the entries for the Shopbop giveaway.  I'll post a winner shortly.

Fabric to Fashion

It's been nearly two weeks since the fashion show that I, along with my fellow Couturiers participated in.  The show was a tribute to Alfred Shaheen; showcasing vintage pieces and also the grand opening to his exhibit in the Schaefer Gallery.  With his undeniable talent of creating textiles, Shaheen helped popularize the Hawaiian shirt and aloha wear.  It was truly an honor and privilege, as a student designer to be able to show with the likes of established Hawaii designers;  Bernard Foong, Anne Namba, and Maggie Coulombe.  It was also great to see Andy South again.  He did a fabulous job emceeing the event.

Collectively, we decided to incorporate a Hawaiian-ish textile into our collection, to pay tribute and honor Shaheen's legacy.  The fabric we selected had a retro feel to it and definitely stood out on the runway.  I'm still waiting to see/get photos from the event, but local photographer, Anna Kim, was able to capture this gorgeous shot of my design.  I had the best model evaaarrr, Sofia. She worked the runway and my dress like no other. And the hot pants looked AMAZEBALLS on her. LOVE!  Visit Anna Kim's blog, to see a few more snaps from the show. 

(via Anna Kim)

A few of my friends and Couturier's that also showcased pieces in the fashion show.

{Left to right:  Aya, Me, Katie, The Pirate, MJ, Andy South, Kahanu, Hilda}

Love, S

p.s. Still a few more days to enter my Shopbop Giveaway.  Go enter now! :)

Happy Birthday, Dad!!

How was your weekend?  Mine, went by way too fast.  Isn't it always the case when you're having fun.  My dad's 65th Birthday was last week, and on Saturday we threw a little birthday soiree at their home.  He definitely had a blast.  Here's a pic of him that I snapped on his actual birthday (I didn't get any photos from Saturday night's shindig).  You can see where I get my cheeriness from.  Doesn't he look so happy?
I love you, dad.

Love, S

inVESTed

Hey guys! Happy Fashion's Night Out!

I can't believe how fast this week has gone by.  Last weekend was the Couture Hawaii Fashion Show.  It really was such a great opportunity for our fashion club to be able to showcase a small collection, with the "big leagues" of the Hawaii fashion industry.  I'm still waiting on photos, so once I get them, I'll definitely be sharing it with you all.

I'm sure everyone is excited with the coming of fall.  It's still "summer" here in Hawaii.  It will forever be summer. Urgh.  That doesn't stop me from building a "fall-ish" wardrobe, though.  I found this camel colored vest at Old Navy for such a good deal.  It's such a versatile piece and will be in major rotation in the months to come. 

If you haven't heard yet, you can now shop online at Zara.com.  So.freakin.thrilled!  I can finally stop my incessant whining about not be able to shop there.  And although, I still prefer physical shopping, online Zara shopping, is better than NO Zara shopping.  Yippee!

Not sure if you can tell, but I painted nebula's on my nails.  Pretty intergalactic-out-of-this-world-extraterrestrial funness, right!?

{dress: One Clothing | vest: Old Navy | sandals: Classified | bag: Tahari | watch: Michael Kors | sunnies: drugstore}

Love, S

p.s. Did you enter my giveaway yet?  Enter now... see post below. ;)

Shopbop Giveaway: Michael Kors

As of late, I've been yearning to stock my closet with all things Michael Kors.  I have a few pieces from Michael Kors, but my favorite would have to be my rose gold watch gifted from the BFF.  Shopbop offers a plethora of Michael Kors shoes.  I'm smitten with the Michael Kors flats selection.  The Odin patent pointed toe flats are my fave.  And although they are flats, their nude color will surely elongate any leg line.  Something that I've been hunting for is a new "every day" bag.  Michael Kors handbags are definitely drool worthy.  The Gia satchel is at the top of my wish list.  Will the bag fairy bring that to me? Pwetty Pwease? Tee hee!

And now for some fun.  One lucky reader will get the chance to win a $100 gift card to Shopbop! AMAZEBALLS, right? To enter, do one (or all) of the following:

- Visit Shopbop and tell me what you'd buy if you won!

- Follow my blog. (via Google Friend Connect)

- Like Elisharon on Facebook.

- Follow Shopbop on twitter.

(for each one you do, you get ONE entry, that means you can have up to 4 entries.)

**Open to everyone worldwide!!!**

Don't forget to leave your name and email addy, so I can contact you if you're the winner.  Good luck ladies (+ gents).  Giveaway ends on Saturday, 9/17 and winner will be announced shortly thereafter. ;)

Love, S

♥E·le·ven ... um I mean 12!

update: A funny thing happened... I was just on FB and saw a pop up of what I wrote on my wall one year ago... last year Eli and I celebrated our 11th togetherversary... which would make this year 12!  LOLs.  I guess when you're so in love, you lose track of time.  Happy 12th, hubs.

12 11 years ago today, the Pirate asked me to be his girlfriend.  I remember that day like it was yesterday.  Happy 11 year togetherversary, Elisha.  Thank you for loving me even when I act like a crazy fool and thank you for making life so much fun.  Here's to the next 12 11 years, and 12 11 years after that, and 12 11 years after that, and 12 11 years after that... well, you get it.  Stuck with me for life.  I love you, bu.

Love, S