Of course I purchased neutral souvenirs in Bali. Yes, Bali, the home of vibrant colors. Just about everything is warm and bright in Bali - from flowers, beading, to fabrics, Bali is known for beautiful hues. I wouldn’t be true to myself if I went that route though, so much of my souvenir pick-ups are right in line with my neutral aesthetic. Staying true to my aesthetic is necessary. I remember going to Mexico and buying a few items that were super cute, but really weren't my style, so I have yet to wear them 2 years later. Since then, I have made a point to find items that are both ...
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Vacation Style: Bikinis on a Budget
I never fully understood why bikinis and swimsuits are so expensive, teeny tiny suits can easily run you $100 or even $200. As much as I want to pick up a super cute Australian brand bikinis or Brazilian style Hawaiian bikinis, I can't bring myself to spend that much on so little fabric. That doesn't work with my budget. So, for my upcoming trip to Bali, I set out to scour the internet for inexpensive & on trend swimwear to update my wardrobe, but I actually didn't have to look very far. ASOS and Forever 21 had so many options that were exactly what I was looking for. I picked up one ...
Visiting Napa: the Old and the New
Living in the Bay Area I am so lucky to be so close to Napa. And while I say that, I really only go up to Napa when visitors are in town. That was true this weekend, a group of local gals and visitors from the east coast made plans to do some tastings. Our group, old friends and new headed up to Napa in the early afternoon to do tastings at two wineries. The birthday girl picked two very different wineries – one of the oldest California wineries and a new, contemporary winery. The two wineries made for a great day and our visitors experienced a nice cross-section of Napa wineries. THE ...
Minimalist Style in Miami
Do you always shop before a trip, like I do? I am really trying to shake that habit- maybe next trip. Prior to my most recent trip to Miami, I picked up a few items to refresh my wardrobe and to align with my minimalist aesthetic. While Miami is usually a time for me to pull out my bright whites and pastel colors, this trip I went with a darker color palate. STROLL For an afternoon of fun on the beach, I wore the cutest high neck romper from Asos. The romper features pom poms along the bottom and a retro halter top. With the romper, I wore a "cloche hat" from Forever 21 that I love. It's the ...
2017 Goals
Sitting down to think about my goals for 2017 took a little longer than I thought it would. So much to reflect on and plan for the future. This year has been a rollercoaster- and I'm not even talking about the presidential election. It's been a year of learning. While I have never been big on new year resolutions, I do believe the new year is the perfect time to think about improvements we can make on ourselves. With that, my 2017 goals are all about me and my development. It is such an exciting point in my life and this year I intend to improve a few key areas of myself. PERSONAL ...
The Coziest Travel Outfit
Okay I know fashionistas say no sweats at the airport, and really I agree with the thinking behind that. I agree you shouldn't be looking sloppy while traveling, however for my red eye flight to Miami, with big plans starting in the morning- I was not going to play around with comfort. I needed to get some sleep. With that in mind, I went for monochromatic look that is both well put together and oh so cozy. Outfit Details Nike Roshe Sneakers- I get all my sneakers in kids sizes. They have fun prints & and the prices are always lower. The sizes are a little funky so make sure you do ...
The Most Instagram Worthy Walls: Los Angeles
Have you seen the famous pink wall on Instagram? The one countless instagramers pose in front of? Well, during my last trip to Los Angeles I was determined to find that wall and other photoshoot worthy walls for some fun photos. So, we did just that. I headed out and took on the streets of LA to capture photos with my friend Makensy. We made stops in the West Hollywood area to capture portraits in front of iconic walls and street art. Take a look at my favorites photos from the day. Pink Wall Where: Paul Smith, 8221 Melrose Ave. West Hollywood This is definitely one of the most ...
Cake For Breakfast
Life's short, eat cake for breakfast! Especially chocolate. My amazingly talented friend Megan, of Blue Box Bundts, made me a stunning cake for my birthday. I mean, come on, a hot pink chocolate cake! Megan's desserts are so decadent, I was beyond excited for when I received this surprise at my birthday party. We all dug in so fast I didn't get a chance to snap a photo of the full cake, this slice gives you an idea of the confetti and pearl decorations that topped the yummy treat. The girls and I made a pretty big dent on the cake at my birthday brunch, but I am happy I ...