Hey Shorty!

With more free time on my hands, I'm hoping to get my booty back to the gym.  The one exercise that I dislike the most, but what I feel my body needs the most are lunges & squats.  Ugh. It makes me cringe just thinking about it.  But seriously, if I'm going to be sporting all the shorts that I've recently bought, I need to lose some inches in my thighs and get them toned.... because really, the world ain't ready for this jelly.

These are one of the shorts I recently added to my summer wardrobe.  I love the fit and print.  And since I'm on a print mixing kick as of late, I couldn't resist pairing these shorts with these striped wedges that MyHotShoes recently sent over.  MyHotShoes is offering my readers a sweet deal, 20% off any shoe or shoes your heart desires!  Just use the promo code: SHARON2 at check  out.  Happy Shopping!

{top: F21 | shorts: Old Navy (buy, only $12.50 in store) | wedges: Soda c/o MyHotShoes (similar)

purse: mom's, Coach | necklace: J. Crew (buy) | watch: Michael Kors | sunnies: Rayban
bracelets: vintage, Bamboo Sky (buy), Wendy Mink Jewelry}

Love, S

White denim

This is the first white denim piece I've own/worn in a really long time.  I love the look of an all white outfit, but I'm terrified of getting it dirty or spilling something on it.  This white denim vest is baby steps towards an all white look. LOL.  Hopefully before the summer ends, you'll see me sporting an all white look.

It was a no-brainer to pair the vest with a summery dress.  I received this dress from Stitched + Adorned.  I love the cute little paint print and the bow detail at the neckline.  It's a fun little dress that will be in heavy rotation in the summer for sure!  If you haven't checked out Stitched + Adorned yet, hop on over.  There are tons of beautiful dresses and tops waiting to come live in your closet. :)

{dress: Nine Bird c/o Stitched + Adorned (buy) | vest: Old Navy | shoes: Penny Loves Kenny (buy)

clutch: gifted, Merona (buy) | sunnies: Rayban | watch: Michael Kors | ring: WMJ

bracelets: F21, Miss Hillary, F21, AE, F21}

Love, S 

Print Mixing

I wore this to work, yesterday.  I made this tweed jacket last year and it finally made its debut.  Let me tell you, I'm so thankful for an air conditioned office, because with the temperatures rising, there is no way I could wear this jacket outside.  You can't really tell in the photos, but the jacket has a peter pan collar and over sized covered buttons.  Because I didn't line it, it's on the itchy side, but there is the fun surprise element of the electric orange binding on the inside.  Cute and unexpected, right?

Well, I hope you lovelies have a great Memorial day weekend.  Have fun and be safe!  And of course, Happy Aloha Friday.  Oh and guess what!?!  It's my grandma's birthday today. She's 88 years young!  So cool!

{tweed jacket: Made by Me | dress: Old Navy (buy) | purse: Kenneth Cole NY

sandals: CHARLES by Charles David (on sale, here) | necklace: J. Crew (buy)

watch: Michael Kors | braclets: random & Wendy Mink Jewelry}

Love, S

Pretty Peplum

I've been drooling over this peplum top from J.Crew since it debuted on the site.  It's so pretty, but its hefty $350 price tag isn't. :(  It's now on sale for $119, but I'm still reluctant to actually purchase it.  I did find some floral fabric and since I've have some free time right now, I'll probably just make something similar to it.  The blue and green hues of the J.Crew peplum top did inspire the following look.

Hope you all have a Happy Hump Day! :)

{peplum top: Made by Me | jeans: Zara | bag: Kenneth Cole NY | ballet flats: Lanvin (buy)

sunnies: Rayban | watch: Michael Kors | necklace: J.Crew (buy)}

Love, S

Glad in Plaid

Weekends are the best, until Monday creeps up on you.  Was your weekend fun-filled?

I've been craving plaid shirts lately and over the weekend I acquired two new ones.  Old Navy stocks pretty comfy plaid shirts.  They're light weight and airy enough to beat the heat, and also provides great coverage so that you don't need to wear a cami underneath.  At only $24 a pop, I wish I bought each color.  What are your sartorial cravings as of late?

{shirt & jeans: Old Navy | flats: BCBGMaxAzria | purse: Kenneth Cole NY | sunnies: Rayban

watch: Fossil | bracelets: F21, American Eagle, t+jdesigns (buy)}

Love, S

In Bloom

One of my blogger besties, Jen of her waise choice recently blogged about her go-to silhouette.  I love a girl who loves a high-waist (a-line) skirt and fitted blouse combo.  Jen wears this silhouette so perfectly.  The proportions always look so flattering on her.  What can I say, she's a girl with impeccable style!  I'd love to raid her closet, but first I'd have to lose a bajillion lb's.

I too, adore a high-waist skirt and I think it suits my body type quite nicely.  Some may think full circle skirt would only accentuate your curves, but when you find the perfect one, it can do wonders to your shape!   I opted to put together this gorgeous rosette skirt with a looser fitting blouse, and I'm totally happy with the pairing. :)  Btw, did you notice my locks?  I cut off close to 10".  What a load off.  Literally!  Hope you all are having a great week, so far!

Don't you love this ribbon & pearl bracelet?  The lovely Carolina gifted it to me (thanks, love!).  She recently opened up an Etsy shop, L♥VECOCO so check it out and you can get one of these gorgeous bracelets for yourself. 

{blouse: Old Navy | skirt: Free People | shoes: Missoni x Target | purse: Big Buddha | sunnies: Rayban

bracelets: Banana Republic, Wendy Mink Jewelry, LOVECOCO (buy) | watch: Michael Kors | flower brooch: F21}

Love, S

Stripes & Leopard

Today was the last day of the semester! Yippee!  Summer has officially begun. Super stoked.

I received this adorable dress from a lovely online boutique called Conversation Pieces (thanks Audrey!).  You would think I'm a fool to sport a bold horizontal stripe with such a shapely figure, but I think this dress flatters my figure just fine. Don't you? (you can be honest, I won't hate you, hehe.)  I love the bold stripe and the tank style definitely helps me beat the Lahaina heat!  I couldn't resist pairing the dress with my trusty leopard flats.  Stripes and leopard are one of my favorite combos.  Surely this dress will be well loved and worn during the summer.  Although this dress is no longer available on CP's website, there are so many other great choices.  Head on over and stock up on adorable little numbers for the summer!!  Thanks again, Audrey (and the rest of the gang at Conversation Pieces).

{dress: c/o Conversation Pieces | shoes: BCBG MaxAzria | bag: via VJ Style | belt: Betsey Johnson

sunnies: Rayban | watch: Michael Kors | bracelets: vintage, fresh water pearls, BR, Wendy Mink, Bamboo Sky}

Love, S

Black Roses

♫Whatever happen to my garden of black roses....♫  What a throwback to the early 90's. Whenever I hear this song, I think of my Sister (when she was in high school) and her friend's blasting the Inner Circle tune while hanging out in her bedroom.  I would annoyingly knock at her door, begging her to let me come in, to hang out.  Of course, she never would.  Yes, I was that annoying little sister that wanted to do/be/copy everything her older sister did.  In a lot of ways, I'm still the little sister that's wants to be just like her.  She's an amazing woman who's accomplished amazing things and who I admire so much. :)

On a sartorial note, isn't this outfit in full bloom?!  Perhaps there is a little too much going on, but I think that's what I love most about it.  Floral explosion!  I was eyeing these J. Brand floral skinnies and also these, but I couldn't justify dropping a nice chunk of change on such a trendy piece.  Then one day while browsing in a local boutique I saw these floral skinnies.  They were the last one and in my size, plus they were such a steal, so I had to get them.  I'm super glad I did.  These babies will definitely be in heavy rotation... or at least until the heat can no longer be beat.  What pieces are you currently swooning for? 

{blouse: Jason Wu x Target | cropped jacket: Moon Collection via Bamboo Sky | jeans: local boutique

heels: MICHAEL Michael Kors | bag: Tahari | sunnies: Rayban | watch: Michael Kors

bracelets: vintage, local boutique, fresh water pearls from Aunt, F21, BR, WMJ}

Love, S

Bits & pieces

The days are becoming less stressful... and that means it's the first sign of Summer approaching.  I can't wait for the Summer!!  Lots of fun things planned and hopefully an off island adventure.  I've been slacking with my outfit posts as of late, but I've got some lined up for next week. Yippee.  For now, thought I'd share some Instagram pics.  Have you followed me yet?  If not, come on over!  You can follow me on Instagram, @elisharon. 

Have fun soaking up the rest of the weekend.  Muah.

 {clockwise: first IG pic posted, arm candy/party/swag/bling, Pooma feeling posh!, Zara heels/neon necklace/mint jeans}

 {clockwise: Easter nails/fashion coloring book, lip arsenal, Pooma's 4th Birthday! (May 1st), roses from my best friend}

{clockwise: rose print jeans/arm party, rosette bolero & Jason Wu x Target blouse, new goodies from the Pirate, stripes and leopard}

Love, S