'Twas yet another fun filled weekend for me. There always seems to be tons of things to do every weekend here, and I'm now realizing I want to document my experiences at these events as I experience them. There was a bit of debate as to what I was gonna be doing this past weekend, being that a few different options were presented to me. Ultimately, I ended up attending the 12th annual Spam Jam held in Waikiki with my sister, Reisha, and my cousin, Rowena. This event was a fantastic representation of Hawaii's love of Spam, and consisted of many great food establishments that had their own booths. Many of these food vendors sold a combination of regular items from their menu, along with dishes specially created for the event. There was quite a range of food to try, so we had to be a bit selective as to where we spent our money. The food we did end up getting, however, were a Spam pizza, Spam lettuce wraps & fried noodles from PF Chang, and the Kanak Attack (consisting of a loco moco, with Spam fried rice, and Spam katsu) from Duke's Canoe Club. Spam desserts were also in the mix at the Spam Jam, but we passed on those, although the Spam sundae did sound enticing. I would probably attend this event again, as it was a delicious time, but I need to make a mental note to wear a crossbody bag instead of my Louis Vuitton Speedy 30, so I can have a better "hands free" experience. Below are pictures of the various sights from that night, most of which were taken by me, aside the ones I'm in (of course). =]
Spam Jam poster I saw in the lobby of the parking garage where we parked.
Overview of the event...there were definitely lots of people in attendance.
A few of the booths present at the Spam Jam. I unfortunately passed on taking photos with the Spam wave (the line was ridiculous).
I think these were supposed to be characters from a children's story book, but we just wanted to take pictures with them.
Spam pizza.
Spam lettuce wraps from PF Chang.
The Kanak Attack from Duke's Canoe Club.
Rowena with food from PF Chang.
Arial view of the event from the Royal Hawaiian Center's bridge.
I'm back with a new outfit post. Don't all cheer at once. It's the first one in absolutely forever, I know. This time around, I'm getting a bit sporty for spring. In this outfit, I paired the black printed tank top I got from the Peter Pilotto for Target collection (that came out a few months ago) tucked into one of my favorite pair of shorts that I own, the rust colored cut off shorts by Rag & Bone. I belted it with a black leather belt with geometric silver buckle by Ralph Lauren, which matched the silver buckles on the black leather ankle boots I wore by Zara. The accessories followed suit, and reflected the same black and silver color scheme, aside from the white embossed leather cap I wore by American Apparel. I'm really liking the sporty look for spring, a trend I feel actually goes well with my wardrobe. Spring and summer aren't my favorite seasons in terms of trends and wardrobing, but I'm growing fond of the ones that are out right now, and I'm making them suitable for my comfort level and existing personal style. Below are a few shots of the outfit and the accessory details, that you can also see on my Lookbook here (follow me please). All photos taken by Taylor. =]
Outfit Details: Black printed racerback tank by Peter Pilotto for Target // Rust colored cut off shorts by Rag & Bone // Black leather belt with silver buckle by Ralph Lauren // White embossed leather cap by American Apparel. See other photos for accessory details.
Round mirrored lens sunglasses by Forever 21.
Stainless steel simple rings by L'mond // Silver stainless steel small link watch by Emporio Armani // Black leather and silver hardware name plate bracelet by Marc by Marc Jacobs // Black and silver hinged lizard embossed bangle by Saks 5th Avenue.
I can't recall if I've ever put up a post on here about Art & Flea...but oh well, here's one. I used to make it a point to attend all of the Art & Flea events that are held monthly, but I managed to miss a couple recently, for whatever reason. Even so, I was able to attend the most recent one that was held on April 24, 2014. The theme for this one, as there is a theme each time, was "Love for Wes," a commemoration of the director and screenwriter Wes Anderson. The warehouses where the event was held were appropriately adorned with decor reflecting the theme, and people surely dressed the part as well. I would have dressed to fit the theme, since I am someone who typically likes to dress accordingly for an occasion, but I seriously didn't have anything that would remotely fit the bill. All in all, I had a good time at this event, as I typically do. Although I wasn't able to take a photo booth picture, which I usually do at these events, mainly because I was too impatient to wait in the long line for it...next time for sure. Below are photos I took while at the event (and one of something I bought while there), that I will take time to caption later, but feel free to ask me in the comments if you have any questions about them. All photos taken by me, aside from the one I'm in (of course). =]
It has surely been a while since I've attended a Honolulu Night Market, an event held monthly in the Kakaako area of downtown Honolulu. I managed to make my way there this month, however, to see what there was to see. As usual, there were lots of great local food trucks that represented an array of diverse foods, both sweet and savory. Entertainment was also in abundance, with live musical performances, and a fashion show in the lineup. But being the shopaholic I am, I of course had to check out the Pinch of Salt featuring local vendors that had clothes & accessories, artwork, and other nifty things for sale. I did end up picking something out while browsing through these vendors, that I'll share either in a future post here, or on my Instagram account. Below are some photos I took while attending Honolulu Night Market. All photos taken by me, aside from the one taken by Ericka Bueno (the one I'm in). =]
It is absolutely pitiful how this will only be the second nail post I'm putting up this year thus far. So it's a bit needless to say, that I need to take and post my nail photos at least once a week, which is how often I change my color anyway. Nonetheless, the color I'm wearing in this post is Dulce De Leche by OPI, a gorgeous nude pink shade, that shows up a bit mauve and tan in different lighting. I can't say enough how glad I am that this shade is in my nail polish collection, and it has quickly become among my absolute favorites, that I know I can wear anytime throughout the year. Calling it "the ideal pink-toned nude nail polish" seems very fitting, and I really believe that it would look flattering on any skin tone. Springtime is here, and I need to start busting out my colorful shades, to keep from boring you with all my neutral polishes. I'd love to know what polishes you all are currently wearing, so let me know down in the comments. All photos taken by me. =]
As some of you may know, I got a new bag recently. The bag I got was the Louis Vuitton Totally MM in Damier Ebene...and even though I filmed an unboxing video where I was thoroughly excited about it, I ended up exchanging this bag. However, I did snap a few photos of it while it was in my possession, which you can see down below. I had the bag for a total of 3 days before I went in and exchanged it, to which I tried it on numerous times in varied ways. Aside from trying the bag on, I also tested to see how the things I usually carry around looked and fit into the bag. I even wore the bag out for an entire day completely filled with the things I would normally carry (shhh...don't tell Louis Vuitton). In my honest opinion, I find the bag to be incredibly practical, and is definitely ideal for an everyday bag. That being said, here is my breakdown list of things I liked and disliked about the bag:
Things that I liked about the bag:
-It is finally available in Damier Ebene (which means treated dark leather details that won't patina or show age and dirt).
-It is the perfect sized tote for my height (I'm about 5'5").
-Ample room inside, with added pockets on the outside.
-The gorgeous red lining, which makes it easier to find things, and looks really chic as a contrast to the outside of the bag.
-There is a zipper that closes the large compartment of the bag completely shut.
-The hardware on the straps allow for the straps to fall flat against the bag (not just stiff and straight up).
Things that I disliked about the bag:
-The one I got was made in the U.S.A. (and so were all of the other 6 the store had available at the time).
-Even though all of my things fit into it comfortably, I hoped it would have more room so that I wouldn't have to puzzle my things in to fit nicely (there was no GM or larger option available for this bag).
-There was a gap at both ends of the zipper, which allowed you to see the red lining from the interior.
-It gave me a "mommy bag"/diaper bag vibe, that people I asked seemed to agree with...which I have absolutely nothing against, it just didn't seem enough like "me."
-The leather pull tabs at each end of the zipper will eventually begin to curl up (which I happened to notice occurring with people who own the Monogram Canvas or Damier Azur version of the bag).
All in all, the factors about the bag that I disliked were enough to cause me to change my mind, even though I was absolutely infatuated with it at first. There were no concerns or issues in exchanging the bag, although I did spend a good hour or so at the Louis Vuitton store figuring out which one I wanted to get instead. The "made in France" factor played a big part in deciding, since I was set on getting one that was French made. I ultimately found one that I am surely in love with, and have no regrets towards it thus far.
So I bet you're wondering what bag I decided on in place of the Totally MM in Damier Ebene...well, you are gonna have to wait and see me talk about it in my much belated March Favorites video, that you can see (here) once I've uploaded it. Although, if you follow me on Instagram (@thestyleminded), it's possible you might have already seen the pictures I posted featuring it. Below is the embedded unboxing video of the Totally MM in Damier Ebene, as well as the few photos I took before exchanging it. All photos taken by me. =]
Hey all! It is already February, and this is the first nail post I am putting up. Needless to say, I have beyond neglected to post these on a regular basis. I am so bad at being a blogger that posts consistently, especially since I devised an actual schedule that I aimed to stick to. Honestly, I feel bad that I haven't been posting, even though I have loads of content just sitting in folders on my desktop, just waiting to be edited and seen by the world.
Anyways, this time around I'm wearing My Private Jet by OPI, a deep cocoa brown shade with holographic glitter running through it. This shade has been available for a while now, and has been a favorite to many, although I have seen posts on other blogs showing how the formulation of it has changed. Regardless, I find it to be a very flattering shade on my nails, and I'm glad I got it. Being that spring is nearing, I'm gonna attempt to bring out my more colorful polishes, even though I'm not hugely fond of them. I'd like to know what shades of nail polish you all are loving at the moment, so let me know down in the comments. All photos taken by me. =]
