Throwback Thursday: Head to Toe

Yes! Rocking the jumpsuit AND color blocking.

Happy Thursday!

<3 C

Head to Toe - Lisa Lisa & the Cult Jam

Dear, Summer Sun

I, personally, don't think I'm qualified to post on a fashion blog. So I'm looking at the fashion portion of this FLAN baby as a summer assignment, a personal experiment to develop a sense of style that's laid-back and easy but age-appropriate. I don't want to walk into work one day in a completely new 'fit with people gawking, wondering if I have a date or job interview later. I want to look like me but fANcy. Here's some data I've collected so far:

1. Dresses are an easy go to when you're running late

2. Scarves make things look fancy

3. If all else fails, throw on a belt

4. For easy everyday, pick one or two stand out accessories and keep the rest light

Fresh Corn Salsa con Huevos y Tortilla

I have fond memories of summers with my sister in which I'd wake up, plop myself in front of the tv, and convince myself I wasn't hungry until she got up so that I wouldn't have to cook. Many of her creations consisted of something on top of a fried egg and tortilla. For a while we were on a tuna salad topped with salsa kick. (Don't knock it 'til you try it.) Since then, she has become an even more  impressive cook. So you can imagine my excitement when she came into town for a quick visit last weekend and offered to make me dinner.

At first she was thinking enchiladas. Then she switched to chilaquiles. (She's a pisces, and the most indecisive person I know.) Eventually, she was forced to make the following because I didn't have a can opener. (It's been on my shopping list for about 6mos now.) In the spirit of my haphazard cooking style, she threw this tasty AND HEALTHY meal together using things I already had and things she had picked up for the original meal plan. It was delicious!

Although my summers no longer consist of late mornings and cartoons, it's still my favorite time of year! "Stay you! K.I.T."

<3 C

Summer Sun - Koop

Bay Area Hawaiian Arts Gala

This past weekend, the girls and I were crazy busy with our side hustles. Even so, they made time to come support my sister and me at the Bay Area Hawaiian Arts Gala, a fundraiser for Halau O Keikiali'i and the Kaululehua Cultural Center. Thank you so much, female FLAN members, for helping make the event a great success!

I wish we had taken a picture together! Next time, I suppose. Here's one of Phu, and hopefully we'll see more of Roe and her 'fit in a future post. (More pics of the event on my personal blog.)

<3 C

Na Manu'ia - Kumu Kawika Alfiche

Corn Cream Soup with Taro Chips

CORN!  I was super excited when we decided corn would be the remix ingredient this month.  I love corn and it marks the start of summer. 
I know I eat it every summer non-stop, but when it came down to the wire, I had no idea what I would make.  What does corn go in? corn salsa? corn-on-the-cob? I needed some assistance to think outside of the box.  So I went to my favorite food browsing site: foodgawker, and found this little Corn Cream soup by the Well-Seasoned Cook here.  Once I laid my eyes on it, I was done browsing.  I love corn, I love soup. No brainer.  The only substitution I made was taro chips instead of lotus root slices.  I would've loved the lotus root slices, but none in my local market.  However, taro chips, fantastic substitution.

Taro Chips
All you need is taro root.  Thinly slice.  Heat a small pot of oil on medium heat.  When it is heathed through, drop the slices in for about 4mins on each side.  This will vary depending on how thin/thick your slices are.  When they have lightly browned on each side, fetch them out of the oil, and place on a paper towel to drain.

Thanks for joining me today and happy eating!

<3 roe

Roe's Chambray in New York

Hello!!! I felt like I haven't blogged in ages!! Sorry!  It's been a whirlwind of fun and stress the past two weeks, mostly fun!  End of May I and some other West Coast FLAN members went to visit our East Coast counterparts.  It all happened so fast, I wish I had more time there!

The weather was sunny most days, barely humid, and even breezy some times.  It was perfect weather for my floral shorts and a light layer of chambray.

Chambray Shirt & tank: H&M // Shorts: Zara // Sandals: Vince Camuto via Nordstrom Rack // Sunnies: KateSpade // Purse: LongChamps // Earrings: gifted // ArmCandy: JewelMint, F21, O.co, Asos

This chambray shirt is definitely an essential in my wardrobe.  It's lightweight, and in my opinion can be paired with anything!  You all remember this same chambray shirt on D last week.  It's like a chameleon! a chambray chameleon, adapting to any outfit you want to wear :) [blame my wittiness on the late nights and lack of sleep]

Thank you for stopping by and checking out my remix.  Check back later today for my yummy corn recipe :9

Thanks for reading!!

<3 roe [a roesy life]