Oahu getaway

Although it's just a hop, skip, and 30 minute flight away, I always look forward to visiting Oahu.  One of the main reasons, my sister lives there.  She lovingly and generously always invites us to stay with her (and her rad BF and their two adorable but socially awkward cats, Maddie & Chloe) in her lush green valley chateau.  Another reason... shopping.  If you've been to Maui, there are plenty of things to do, but one of them isn't shopping.  Haha.  At least not the shopping I prefer. 

Since I don't have a reliable camera these days (I normally just use my phone), I didn't capture too many snaps... but I hope you enjoy the ones I did...

Each morning we woke up with the sound of birds chirping (some where chickens), the river running, and the sunlight peeking through the window pane.  Looking out the window, it was as if we were engulfed by lush greens.  Pretty amazing, if you ask me.  And we ended each night with a glass (or two, or three) of Blue Moon and Guinness.

When on vacay (especially if I know I'm gonna shop), I normally wear a dress and flats.  Easy peasy to take on and off, while in dressing rooms.  And if I'm going to be walking all day, a pair of comfy flats are the best option.

My Sister treated us (for the Pirate's bday) to a delectable dinner at Le Bistro in Niu Valley.  It was my first time at a French restaurant and OMG, I am hooked.  I tried escargot and foie gras for the very first time.  DEEELIIICIOUS!  I had the Beef Quartet and the wagyu beef with foie gras slider which was AMAZING!  Seriously, one of the best meals of my life.  Yum!

We enjoyed lunch at the Wai'oli Tea Room.  This quaint little restaurant is located in Manoa.  If the Pirate and I ever move to Oahu, we'd love to live in Manoa.  The homes there have so much character and the weather is always cool.  :)

Ate one of my favorite meals, bibimbap at Yogurstory.  I loved Yogurstory and can't wait to go back.  Apparently, it's owners wanted to initially open up a fro-yo joint (but I didn't see any indication of froyo anywhere.  The waitress mentioned they turned the froyo counter to a bar instead), and came up with the name, but only after everything was printed (i.e. signage, menus, etc...), they caught the typo.  Sorta neat, if you ask me.

His and her shoe porn...

Visited Bamboo Sky in hopes of meeting Tiff, but she wasn't in.  Instead I met the cutie patootie and ever so bubbly, Adele!  Hi Adele!!!  Can't wait to come back to visit and of course SHOP!

And of course I had to meet up with one of my bloggy bestie's, Mae.  Gosh, I look like a heffer standing next to Mae.  Note to self, never ever ever ever wear anythine over sized when taking photos with this petite bombshell.  And of course I had to sport Mae's "favorite" shoe, the Lita.  NOT.  She nearly barfed when she saw them.  Man, I love this girl.  She is amazeballs.  Can't wait to chill with her again.  Hopefully next month.  Yippee!

I had an awesome time and can't wait to go back.  So much fun.  Have a great weekend, guys!

Love, S

elisharon x therafterish.

I finally met the ultra fabulous, Mae of thereafterish.  We have been interweb gal pals for nearly 3 years!!!  She is even more adorably gorgeous in real life.  She is brilliant, charming, cray-cray, witty, oh so funny; my kind of girl!  And she tells jokes like me, with copious amounts of laughter.  At one point I didn’t think she was going to be able to make it through the joke without peeing her pants!  Haha.  "Chicken, hellllloooo!".  I still can't stop laughing. :)  She and her adorable hubby, Nate (seriously, this couple is freakin’ ADORBS! They are couple is totally in love and had a fun time being in love.  I love it!) suggested we enjoy some grub at Maui Brewing Co.  They love microbrews and I’ve never been there, so it was a great choice.  It’s a fun little hangout.  We talked and talked and laughed and laughed for nearly four hours and I felt like it still wasn’t enough!  But it was nearly midnight and they had the TEDxMaui conference to attend in the morning, so I had to let her go. L  Mae is definitely amazing person, who I love even more now!  I can’t wait until the next time we get to hang out.  Hopefully I’ll see you on Oahu in a couple months.  Looooooooooooove you, Mae!!! Thank you for being so amazeballs. :D

One of the only snaps we got together all evening.  When you're having way too much fun, you forget to take pics. ;p

{S is wearing; dress: F21 (buy)| flats: Lanvin (buy) | bag: Tahari | watch: Michael Kors | bracelet: F21}

{M is wearing; dress: Fighting Eel "Emily" (buy) | wedges: Aldo}

Love, S

Clutch-tastic

Happy Thursday.  I'm guest blogging over at my e-bff's blog, Mae of thereafterish..  Check it out here. 

Love, S