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Architecture of an Outfit: Doing the Splits over Lace

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Testing out split back blouses. Going bananas over how comfortable lace shorts are. (No, seriously, they are so comfy.) Discovering my inner explorer with tribal print platform summer heels. And piling on the jewelry to the point of being excessive (as always). This is a portrait of…

{ Architecture of an Outfit } Doing the Splits: Split Back Blouse, Lace Shorts, Tribal Print Platform Heels and My First Kate Spade jewelry bauble!

Aloha kakou, Kittens!

It’s been awhile, yeah?

Fallen in love with breezy cotton shirts with built-in vents like this cotton-blend split back top. The best combo? Dressing comfortably doesn’t have to mean it can’t pack a punch. Crochet lace shorts are impactful with low effort, because, you know what? they are sooooo darn comfortable. Love them. Pile on the gold armswag/armparty/armstack/armcandy (whatever you wanna call it), and you got my new uniform in the Land of Eternal Summer.

split back blouse, jewelmint birdcage bangle, lace shorts, Hawaii Street Style
split back blouse, jewelmint birdcage bangle, lace shorts, Hawaii Street Style
split back blouse, jewelmint birdcage bangle, lace shorts, Hawaii Street Style

I can’t talk about how crazy and good–or just plain dang CRAZY GOOD–my life has gotten. Funemployment will be coming to an end this summer (more on that later), and I’ve been running around town like a chicken that faced the guillotine, busy with our out of town guests guests, furnishing the new place, and all manner of insanity to pamper myself like a queen for my dirty Thirtieth birthday in a couple of weeks. It’s a rough life, living in Hawaii, I tell ya.

But I’ve missed you. LOADS.

split back blouse, jewelmint birdcage bangle, lace shorts, Hawaii Street Style
Hawaii Street Style, Kate Spade Ooh La La Necklace

OUTFIT ARCHITECTURE / DETAILS
TOP: split back cotton blouse, Mahina Maui *LOCAL!*
OUTERWEAR: cropped acid wash denim jacket, Moda (defunct San Diego Boutique)
BOTTOMS: crochet lace shorts, Hong Kong online wholesale site, gifted by Joey at Everyday Outfits. THANKS, Joey! xx
SHOES: tribal print platform summer sandal, Matisse via Piperlime
ACCESSORIES: Necklaces–gold ooh-la-la necklace, Kate Spade; gold-tone circles necklace, UO. Armstack–Jewelmint Gold Birdcage Bangle; vintage gold bangles, gold screw bangle, CC Skye.

split back blouse, jewelmint birdcage bangle, lace shorts, Hawaii Street Style

ALTERNATIVES / GET
TOP: ASOS split back blouse (high end). Open back tee, Rebecca Taylor via Zappos.Criss cross plunge back tee, ShopBop.
OUTERWEAR: Cropped denim jacket, J Brand via ShopBop. Distressed denim jacket, Paige Denim via Nordstrom.
BOTTOMS: Crochet lace shorts, Free People (MOST SIMILAR). Scallop lace shorts, Free People.
SHOES: Tribal python print platform sandal, Matisse via Zappos. (EXACT SAME PAIR.)
ACCESSORIES: Kate Spade Say Yes ‘Spike the Punch’ necklace OR Kate Spade Say Yes ‘Bon Voyage’ necklace. Gold circle pendant necklace, Zappos. JewelMint Birdcage Bangle (must subscribe, then waitlist item). Embossed gold bangles (set of 9), Endless. Gold snake embossed square bangle, Endless. Gold metal screw bangle, CC Skye (EXACT SAME). Gold tone watch, NineWest via Endless.

Hawaii Street Style, Tribal Print Platform, Tribal summer sandal

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*DISCLOSURE: Not intended to spur consumerism, just details for those interested in similar pieces. Remember to gild your heart with happiness and kindness. A genuine attitude and smile is the best accessory you can ever have.

Is your life crazy good lately? I surely hope and pray so! My life is da bes kine right now. I’m so happy.

me ke aloha, Mae
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Honi, me ke aloha ~ xo, with love,
Mae

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