You guys, I’m going to Hawaii in two weeks! This is very exciting because I rarely get to travel outside of a few weekend trips, so this should be good. It’s almost time to sip pina coladas (do people even drink these anymore?), explore beautiful beaches and eat tons of fresh fruit and fish. But first, what’s a girl need in Hawaii? Top of my list, Flash Tattoos.
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending dinner with DSTLD, a premium line of denim that’s for once, affordable. You may remember my post about them a few weeks back. The dinner was perfect, which took place in DSTLD’s studio in Beverly Hills and was hosted by amazing friend and fellow fashion blogger, Everything Hauler.
After dinner we took a few snaps in their studio styling their denim. I’m wearing the Low Rise Ankle Skinny and Ruby from The Ruby Element is wearing silver shorts soon to be released.
It was beautiful night with a group of amazing bloggers. Nights like these remind me why I love blogging and why it’s worth it to put in the work.
XOX
It’s that final touch, the piece that adds everything and the glue that holds it all together. It’s the BELT.
I get so many complements on this belt and when I wear it, it instantly takes my outfit to another level. So, this post is a simple one but also a very important post. We all need more belts.
Close your eyes. Fall in love. Stay there. ~Rumi
Golden hour is magical and Ojai, it’s a place to feel at peace. And Sundays, well, Sundays are for adventuring.
This my last post from Ojai and that makes me pretty sad because it’s such a great place I wish I had more to share with you. I created Style Wax Poetic to share the romance of fashion and Ojai captures that.
The dress is from L*Space (℅). It’s so comfortable and can be worn as a maxi or beach coverup.
Ojai was amazing and I can’t wait to go back. We have another trip planned before summer so stay tuned with more hotel/restaurant recommendations.
THE LOOK
Dress – L*Space (℅) | Hat – Lack Of Colours | Necklace – Free People | Bag – Nordstrom | Booties Sam Edelman
Photography by Michel Pinto
Home re-design requires a lot of planning, work and time but the end result can be magical, and worth it! I’ve been thinking about how I want to re-design my living room and home and I wanted to share some of my inspiration and planning with you.
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Ace Hardware via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Ace Hardware.
STEP ONE: The first step when trying to achieve a look (whether it be in fashion or home fashion) is to find your inspiration. You’ll need a very clear image of what you want to achieve the desired look.
Here’s a few things I do know about the look I desire: I like a clean, modern room but it’s very important to me that the room is inviting and not stuffy. I love white, golds and neutrals with pops of color and usually stay away from overly complicated rooms with tons of clutter. The last thing, and most importantly, I like a variety of different looks and if I just buy things randomly (like in the past, whoopsies) the room may never have that cohesive feel that I’m craving. If you hire a interior designers, they will always say this. You have to plan ahead time to make it call come together.
STEP TWO: The second part of planning a room is deciding what your canvas will be. After pulling together imagery and finding what I like, I’ve noticed I tend to gravitate towards a neutral or grey walls. I visited Clark+Kensington which is ACE Hardware’s exclusive line of paint and browsed their beautiful color palate. Noticing all the images that I’m gravitating towards, I think a very soft grey would help me achieve the look I want.
One thing that is amazing about their paints is that they have a primer and paint in one, which will cut half the time. It’s low voc, which means it’s a environmentally friendly paint and it’s supposed to dry in half the time, which means you’ll be able to enjoy your room that much faster.
STEP THREE: After you chose your desired look and painted your room, the next steps is decorating and buying the pieces. It’s clear from the images above, I pretty much need a Morrocan rug in my living room. I think they add so much to the first two images. The second thing I know I love is a white couch and white widow panels. I think white is so romantic and you can switch up your decorating easily every year if you’d like to with white base and grey walls. Below are a few items on my list for my redesign.
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I have never been a pink girl but blush, oh blush is a whole other story. This powder pink hue has come to rise last fall but it’s not going away anytime soon. It’s the pink for non pink lovers and adds the feminine touch we need as women.
I’m sharing some of my favorites, like floral pumps that will look so good with boyfriend jeans and a white t-shirt or a leather jackets that you’ll wear into fall. I’m also loving Ted Bakers’ floral I-pad case (number 9) – seriously so chic.
There’s nothing like a day trip to make you feel renewed. I’m all about traveling, but sometimes a week long or even a weekend just isn’t feasible. So lately, I’ve been all about day trips – last time to Ojai and just yesterday, to Laguna Beach.
We started the day with a hike because I always feel best if I start my day with exercise. Plus, hiking to me is an adventure. There are so many beautiful places to see, it’s endless. We started at the Nix Nature Center Parking. There’s a beautiful center with bathrooms and a helpful ranger to guide you on the best hike. Depending on your time and interest in difficulty, he can direct you to the best area. We did about a two mile loop by a beautiful lake and it was gorgeous, but next times I’m really interested in hiking the Top of The World. It’s going to be a steep one but I hear the views are amazing.
If you know me then you know I love coffee. Any road trip is not only filled with healthy snacks but definitely, coffee! It’s been hot, so these Bottled Starbucks® Iced Coffee drinks have been a good alternative when you’re busy on the go and need something refreshing.
It was just a day trip but our plans were slightly more aggressive. From hiking, to beach to pool time, then dinner, we needed to be prepared! Some things that I always carry with me for day trips are: good reads (something fashion related, of course), sunnies (my choice is always Karen Walker. I literally can’t find any other brand I like), Eos Lip Balm (I’m so hooked. Is it the shape, I don’t know, but these lip balms are amazing), L*Space Swimwear, Bottled Starbucks® Iced Coffee and accessories (because I always feel so bare without them).
WHAT TO DO IN LAGUNA: the beaches are so tropical they will make you feel like you’re in Hawaii. I was so amazed by them all and I’m even from San Diego. After hiking if you’re planning a beach day, I suggest finding parking in a residential neighborhood (turn up Jasmine street from the 101) and you won’t have to worry about parking for the entire day. There are so many beautiful places to explore but we ventured Mertle Beach and it was gorgeous. Another must see beach is Crystal Cove.
One must see while you’re there is the Montage Hotel, it’s absolutely stunning! The beaches are absolutely beautiful but the spa and luxury hotel facilities will absolutely make you feel completely renewed.
For dinning, I have tons of recommendations for you but we didn’t get to them all. We had happy hour at The Montage but after we caught the sunset at K’yas. The view is gorgeous right the ocean so you can see the entire coastline. They have great food, too. We had an amazing salmon salad and sweet potato fries because I’m so hooked on those. I was also recommended Las Brisas for mexican, The Deck for happy hour and Carmelitas for more Mexican.
Regardless where you go, I hope this post inspires you to get out and travel, if only even for the day. If you need an extra kick on the go, try Bottled Starbucks® Iced Coffee. Wishing you all a safe weekend! XO
Bottled Starbucks® Iced Coffee beverages are the perfect blend of premium Starbucks coffee and 2 percent milk. Available in four delicious offerings: Coffee + Milk, Low Calorie Coffee + Milk, Vanilla, and Caramel, Starbucks Iced Coffee ready-to-drink beverages are the perfect on-the-go refreshment to get you through the daily commute, big projects such as spring cleaning, or an exciting road trip with friends. Look for it at major grocery and convenience stores, available nationwide.
Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Starbucks Coffee Company via Mode Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Starbucks Coffee Company.
Photography by Soul Of Photography and Condenast Traveler
“The moment you have in your heart this extraordinary thing called love and feel the depth, the delight, the ecstasy of it, you will discover that for you the world is transformed.” - Jiddu Krishnamurti
It’s been a while since I’ve shared with you some music and it’s about that time. I put together a summer mix of songs I’ve been loving. This mix is more on the R&B/Soul/HipHop beat, but I hope you like it. Music inspires my life and its the perfect compliment to a good day, nighttime drive or a rainy morning. Hope you enjoy it. XX
