california lovin

a few blocks from the beach

Class denim top from gap.  Essential to any wardrobe.

Zara heels

 

Top: Gap, Skirt: Bar III, Heels: Zara, Glasses: DKNY, Necklace: Lia Sophia (from mom)

This is the last morning on vacation before I start a new chapter our lives.  This will probably be our last visit to this little piece of paradise, for a while. We're heading East in the next month, so we're taking one last visit to all of our favorite destinations in Cali. So, if you need me, you'll be able to find me in Napa :)

This outfit was inspired by a 7am wake up call, while having a little flu.  One of the best ways to pack.  Pack a few of your staple pieces and then pick a few of your favorite that you fell like you can't "live without". I tend to surprise myself with the outfits I put together.  Worse case scenario, if you don't like anything you packed...you go on a mini shopping spree. 

beach bums

My favorite boots: Chinese Laundry from Marshalls for $24. They go on every trip.

Watching the sun set on the mountains. 

Posing for the camera.  Please look to the left and observe the true beach bum.  Just relaxing :)

Santa Barbara marina

The first evening of the New Year we decided to spend time on the beach.  We had a few glasses of champagne (and beer) and listened to old school music.  The playlist was epic this particular evening; a mix of 311, Nelly and Biggie.

It gets chilly at night, so I threw on my new knit sweater and it was the perfect outfit for the beach.  And yes, this sweater is as comfy as it looks! It's a steal from Forever 21 for $20.

2013 New Year

favorite villa in Santa Rosa

 

top: jcrew, coat: zara, skirt: tj maxx, bag: LV, sunglasses: chanel

pearl necklace: lia sophia (gift from mom), spike necklace: tj maxx

is that the beach I see?

beach time!

NYE we decided to take a trip to Santa Barbara. Our second favorite spot in California...next to Napa.  We always stay at a small villa a block away from the beach.  If you ever want to stay in a great place, I'd recommend Villa Rosa.  This was the day after New Years.  We wanted to spend some time walking around downtown and hopefully find a few wineries open.  To our surprise, all the stores were open, but the wineries were closed for the holiday.  Nonetheless, we had a great time shopping downtown Santa Barbara.  I stumbled upon one of the largest jewelry stores I've ever seen in my life! Wall-to-Wall was covered with jewelry. Necklaces, rings, earrings...you name it, they had it! I purchased Eiffel Towel earrings and a handcuff necklace. Both were 50% off, so that was the deal of the day!