Thursday, April 30, 2015

Christy Wears


My outfit for the tipsy painting party!  It was definitely a risk wearing white pants to a painting party with wine flowing!  Luckily my pants came out unscathed!  Phew 

Top// Nordstrom Rack• Jeans// Levi's jeans• Bag// Michael Kors• Necklace// forever 21• Sandals// Michael Kors

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Lunch Life {4.25.15}


Amelia's lunch in the quad Lunchbots bento box

smoked turkey• carrots • cheese• ritz crackers• strawberries• grapes• Teddy Graham's 

Tipsy Painting Girls Night In

My dear friend Melliza turned 28 and for her birthday she wanted to have a tipsy painting party. Im the only one who has been to a party like this , Lol so I took it upon myself to make this party happen.   There are people and companies that do party set ups for these kind of parties,  but with the short notice and cost I thought I could do it myself. 



This was my set up!  Got everyone a canvas, brush set, and an apron.  I had Melliza to choose a painting, she choose a sunset reminiscent of an Okinawan sunset.  Something we can all have as a keepsake.  Almost all the items were found at Daiso!  Daiso even carried paint,  but I wasn't too sure how the quality would be so I ended up ordering from Amazon.  I got a couple packs of the Basics paint in the primary colors.  It was more then enough.  





We definitely had a good time!  It was a nice change from just going out for dinner and drinks!  I've never seen any of my friends' artistic sides so it was fun.  Some of us were more artistically inclined then others.  All in all it was lots of fun and memories for a lifetime.  I'm so glad that I took on this party.  Melliza was so happy and I know she enjoyed her birthday.  It was super simple and didn't break the bank!  I may even use the idea when Amelia's birthday rolls around!


My finished product.  I'm definitely not going to quit my day job! Lol









Friday, April 24, 2015

Lunch Life {4.23.15}


Amelia's lunch in her panino yumbox

Panda sammie:: Veggie straws:: Crackers:: Cheese:: Strawberries:: Cucumbers:: Carrots:: Tomatoes:: Macadamia nut Kisses

Christy Wears


The new mall opened here in Okinawa!  I had a mall date with my girlfriends, had to dress cute! Blue vibes today 💙

Top// Exchange • Shorts// bought in Thailand• Shoes// Tory Burch• Bag// Coach • Watch// Fossil

Christy Wears

Finally the weather in Okinawa decided to not be bi-polar! Busted out my cutoff a and kimono!

Kimono// Charlotte Russe• Top// Old Navy• Shorts// Levi's • Watch// Fossil• Bracelet// Forever 21• Bag// Coach • Sandals// Charlotte Russe 

The NEW mall is open!!!





FINALLY made it to the new Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom!

The mall boasts 5 glorious floors filled with shops and restaurants! It's the 2nd biggest mall in Japan, and of course the biggest mall in Okinawa.  It actually has the largest food court in the world and has 64 places to eat!  

It's so shiny and new!  I love it.  I was only able to go for a couple hours and I didn't even scratch the surface.   Some stores that I'm excited about are forever 21, Old Navy, Body Shop, and American Eagle.  It's so nice having American stores.  All these stores DO ship, but it's nice to go and see the clothes and try stuff on.  When ordering online it's always a guessing game.  Plus a mall is just so much fun.  In Japan their style malls are a one stop shop; there  is a cinema, stores,
restaurants, beer garden, arcade, and grocery store.  Literally everything you need in one place! 

The hasn't officially opened yet.   The soft opening was on the 22nd,  it has been open ever since.   The grand opening will be on the 25th, with a big ceremony and special prizes and sales for the shoppers that day.  I don't want to battle the crowds or lines, so I'll stay away from the mall this weekend.  I can't wait to go back!




Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Christy Wears


Another unpredictable day on this island. Dressed in easy layers to accommodate me throughout the day, however the weather changes!

Top// Nordstrom • Charmbray// Uniqlo • Jacket// Old Navy • Pants// Nordstrom • Shoes// Tory Burch • Bag// Gucci • Watch// Fossil• Sunnies// Michael Kors

Lunch Life {4.22.15}


Nolan's lunch in the tri Lunchbots bento

•pb&j sammie • veggie straws • carrots • grapes • honest juice 

Lunch Life {4.21.15}


Amelia's lunch in her Yumbox panino bento box

mini bagel with turkey & cream cheese • veggie straws • grapes • steamed broccoli • macadamia nut kisses• honest juice

Monday, April 20, 2015

Spring Break 2015

This year only Amelia had spring break since she goes to a DOD school.  Nolan goes to preschool out in town and they don't have a spring break.

It was really nice getting to spend alone days with Amelia. Must of the time it's me and Nolan or me and both of the kids.  It was a nice chance to get in some girl time with my favorite girl.  

Unfortunately most of the days were not great weather wise,  but we were still able to go out and do stuff.




Easter Sunday::
The kids woke up to overflowing Easter baskets and we had an egg hunt inside because it was drizzling outside.
Then we headed to church and enjoyed lunch there after service.






Okinawa Zoo & Wonder Museum::
We spent one day at the zoo and museum with our friends the Dimasaca family .  It was the perfect day since it was warm but not sunny.  I've never gone to the zoo with the kids without M.  Good think I had my friend with me!  It was a team effort. The zoo here is small and quaint.  Can easily be done in a couple hours.  However the wonder museum is where it's at!!  My kids could spend hours there.  They change the exhibits every so often so it's not the same stuff year after year.  There is stuff for kids of all ages there.  Our group of kids ranged from 2 to 9, all of them enjoyed thoroughly!


Starbucks::
There was definitely a Starbucks date or 2 that occurred this week! Amelia, a girl after my own heart, loves herself some Starbucks! After we dropped Nolan at school we headed there and got our drink fix!  Coffee for me and usually a hot chocolate and pastry for her.  It's our thang!


Beach::
Luckily we got one day at the beach!  It wasn't the sunniest of days, but it was nice!  Another thing I've never done without M.  I've always been scared to go with the kids to the beach alone, just cause they might not want to do the same things and I can't be two places.  But they were total Angels and listened really well.  We looked for sea glass, built sand castles and played in the waves!  

All in the spring break was great!  I was happy to do some sleeping in and spending one on one time with my baby girl!  Maybe next year we'll plan a trip!



Hale Noa Cafe




Went to the Hale Noa cafe for breakfast!  It's a Hawaiian inspired cafe, located in Chatan.  It's hours are from 8am to 4 pm
They accept card & yen

This lil cafe is so cute!  The decor is shabby chic beach cottage.  It's a small cafe only have about 7 tables.  They offer breakfast items and island favorites!! 

I wanted a classic breakfast of sweet and savory.  I got the #2 breakfast:: pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage and your choice of coffe or tea, hot or cold.  It was delish and only 950¥!  I saw they had a poke platter,  I'm going to have to come back and try it!


Christy Wears


It's so hard to figure out what to wear when it's raining and it's humid out!  Being a  San Diego girl, I've never felt with that combo before!  And it's not just a little bit of humidity,  it's like 90%!  So today I dressed in layers, so I could easily take off or roll up my sleeves depending on the heat!  This has been my best strategy lol

Outfit Details::
Top// o'neil • Jeans// A&f • Shoes// Minnetonka • Flannel// Uniqlo • Necklace:: All My Heart Jewelry 

Lunch Life {4.20.14}



Nolan's lunch in his Lunchbots quad bento box!

Pretzel chips • carrots • ham & cheese roll ups with eye good picks • Teddy Graham's • and kiwi trees 

Friday, April 10, 2015

Passion for Fashion

All my life, I've always been into fashion.  I remember being a kid and wanting to shop constantly, always wanting new clothes , accessories, and shoes.  Luckily my mom had the same passion for shopping and that became our thing.  We were partners in crime at the mall.  Black Friday, we were up at the crack of dawn, actually before dawn when it was still dark out, and we headed out to do major damage shopping.  It was fun for us.  Even as a teenager, I spent many a summer and weekend hanging at the mall.

When I first got pregnant with  Amelia, I was determined to still be in fashion.  I didn't want to turn into someone  I wasn't.  I'd already gone through so many changes in my body, hormones, and life.... fashion was one of the only thing that was constant.  After I had Amelia, my body was able to get back to pre-baby pretty quickly and I was in my regular clothes in no time.  The one thing that I thought would change my outlook on style and fashion, actually fueled it more.  Now that I had a little girl, I could shop for 2!

I did hit a rough patch, and it wasn't with Nolan, it was actually moving to Okinawa!  I come from sunny San Diego, with nearly perfect weather year round.  I've lived on both coasts, the south in VA and rainy WA state.  Through it all I've been able to maintain my style.  But Okinawa put on the breaks.  I've never lived on a tropical island before.  I've never lived somewhere with so much humidity.  I've also never not worked, I've had a job since I was 16 years old.  Through all our moves with the military, I've always got a job about a month of moving.  Also, there are no malls in Okinawa....{super sad face}.  I missed all my old stores.  There are Japanese stores, but their sizing is way different and the language barrier is intimidating.  Most of my shopping was online, which is fine, but the wait for my items would sometimes be months! I think it was that "island life" mentality that was the driving force.  My days were usually spent hanging with the kids, running errands, going to the park, the occasional lunch date.  I didn't feel the urge to dress up, and factor in the 90 degree weather with 100% humidity.  My make up took a dive too, generally I would just do my brows. haha  My outfits generally consisted of, shirts, shorts, jeans, or leggings.  Mostly clothes that I didn't have to iron. lol.  I went on a few trips back to the states or on family vacations.  Those would spark my style sense again and I'd come back to Oki stylish and motivated to dress cute.  That would usually last about a month.  Then I was back to my old "uniform". lol

Recently, after our trip to the Philippines that old spark got ignited again.  The Philippines had malls on every corner with all my favorite stores!  I'm pretty sure I shopped everyday. It was glorious.  I shopped so much, we had to buy 2 extra luggage to pack all our new stuff!! {madness}  When I got back I was still trying to keep stylish.  Then one night I couldn't sleep, I stumbled upon Instagram accounts of moms with style!  All of them took selfies of their outfits and accessories!  Some were working moms and some were stay at home moms.  The stay at home moms definitely peaked my interest and motivated me!So I started doing the same!  I feel like taking pictures keeps me accountable and motivated to dress cute.  I have unearthed a whole new section of my closet.  I'm starting to find things that I once loved and totally forgot about.    Sure, I don't dress up everyday.  When I say dress up, its not like I dress to the nines.  I wear stylish {my style} clothes and accessories.   Most importantly, I felt good.  I dodn't feel homely, I feet like a cool mom! I'm hoping this streak never ends.

If you are interested find me on Instagram @christys_chronicles

top// marshalls
necklace&ring// forever21
watch//fossil
shorts// levi's jeans
sandals//old navy

top//forever21
necklace// the silver sea
jeans// levi's jeans
purshe// jessica simpson
watch// charming charlie

scarf// h&m
flannel// uniqlo
purse// louis vuitton
shoes// tory burch
pants// nordstorm

jacket//levi's jeans
necklace// charming charlie
dress// forever 21
boots// bp nordstrom
purse// guicci