Weekend Jet Set Adventures

The past few weekends I've been lucky enough to escape Chicago winter to the sunshine in California. The BF lives out there, he spent fall coming out here and now it's my turn. I usually take a 6am flight there and the red eye back {then head to work} so it's been exhausting. I'm slowly getting into a routine about it though. Bed early the night before. Massage the day after I get back {sleeping on planes is no joke}. We try to get lots of sleep when I'm there, but the purpose is spend time together sometimes it's hard to justify.  Here are some snaps from a few of our adventures and activity recommendations for the next time you're in SoCal!

The sun catching up to my 6am flight heading west out of Chicago.
The colors were so pretty. This pic doesn't do it justice.

His & Hers happy hour and sunset courtesy of Suite 700 at Hotel Shagri-la

We did a hike in Temascal Canyon that promise a waterfall AND beautiful vistas. Unfortunately...the drought is still happening and it was insanely foggy. I tried to capture some of the magic. 

But first, Alfred's coffee. I was sooo happy to finally find this place. We had gone to the Brentwood Farmer's Market the prior weekend and after I desperately needed a coffee. All I find was a Peet's and settled. Then  last week Alfred's started popping up on my insta feed so it was a must stop this weekend. Totally worth it.  Sidebar: I had been inspired to go to the Farmer's Market after an instagram post from GOOP. It was the best FM I've ever been too honestly. I wish I took pictures there!

Last weekend we took another/better hike up the Los Liones trail. I was sunny and a much prettier trail and pay off than Temascal. When we got to the top I HAD to get one of those crazy yoga in nature shots. Can you tell? :)

We were STARVING after our hike so we drove up PCH to Malibu Fish & Seafood. It's right off the highway and has a gorgeous view of the ocean and sunset. It was a little pricey but the fish was so fresh and delicious.

Summer Adventures Continued

I spent this past weekend in one of my favorite places,  New York City. It was absolutely amazing and such a whirlwind. I can't wait to share my adventures!

Sail to Sable

I bought my first Sail to Sable dress about a month ago and am officially obsessed. I took it on a trip down to Palm Springs. The classic tunic cut is so elegant, flattering and easy to dress up or down. I bought the Libby (on sale now!) which was silk and perfect for the hot desert evenings.

I bring this up 1) because they just had a beautiful feature in April's Matchbook Magazine (PS I want to get Jennifer to come decorate my house!) and 2) because they're having a sale on their resort collection. Just in time for summer vacations or late spring getaways!

 I love the 'Fabulous Fringe' sleeveless, in this fun bright yellow!

 And how cute is the 'Shady Days Tunic Dress!

Spring Break!!

I could not be more excited to escape the rain in the Bay to the sunshine of Palm Springs this weekend! The BF and I are headed down south for a mini-spring break. Hope you all have a wonderful weekend as well!

This is what I'm packing:

Sail to Sable Libby Dress

J.Crew Beach Hat

Monogrammed Boat and Tote

Kate Spade Sunnies

A Pool Read

Jacks, of course

Ella Lou Turkish Beach Towel in Peony

Lilly Pulitzer Keene Bikini

Girls Weekend in Denver

2014 is off to quite an interesting start.  Started a brand new project at work, neck deep in Junior League adventures, 6 months to find a new apartment....it's a little overwhelming. Perfect time for a girls weekend away!

MLK weekend I headed to Denver for a mini-college reunion with some girlfriends. I'd never been to Denver (well outside of the airport) and honestly, I quite remember why it was chosen. It was great to see everyone and explore a new city...also I'd be lying if I didn't say I was excited to put my new, Christmas, cashmere to use! Lots of good food, vintage shopping, microbrews . absolutely gorgeous snow covered mountains in the back drop. Can't wait to go back!

Rocky Mountain Backdrop

Some of the girlies and I on the gondola up the mountain in Breckenridge

So not a skier on any level

Cashmere and Fur

12 carat sapphire in a vintage jewelry shop on Larimer Square