Category: Travel

Good morning everyone, many of you asked for me to share my itinerary from our recent trip to Spain. Here are some highlights from our trip. The majority of our time was spent in the Balearic Islands.

Barcelona: 3 nights (2 were travel days) Stayed: Sir Victor location was great and I loved the rooftop and common areas, rooms could use some sprucing. Dined: Bar Canete // Batea // Lluritu // Botafumeiro // Saw: La Sagrada Familia // Casa Batllo // La Pedrera // La Boqueria Market // Walked all around the city.

Mallorca: 2 nights Stayed : Possada Terra Santa boutique hotel in Palma Old Town Dined: Osteria de Planca Sant Francesc // Tree House for Drinks // Mallorca Delicatessen (cutest cafe) Saw: Rented a car and drove to Soller and Deia for the day // Palma Cathedral // Walked around Old Town Palma and the Marina.

Menorca: 4 nights Stayed: Torralbenc our favorite hotel on the trip. It’s a beautiful hotel on a winery with stunning views and impeccable grounds. Dined: Cap Roig // Casa Nova (casual pizza in Mahon) //Bar Restaurante Es Passeig Cala Galdana (lunch by the beach) Nibs Healthy Bar (Ciutadella) // Bodegas Binifadet (beautiful setting at a winery) // Cova d’en Xoroi for drinks (stunning cave bar on a cliff a must!) Saw: Explored Ciutadella gorgeous town // Mahon, the port town // Beaches : Sant Tomas (hike & beach time) // Cala Galdana // Cala Macarella (hike to this beach) // Cala Mitjana // Arenel d’en Castell.

Ibiza: 3 nights Stayed: Ca Na Xica Dined: Nagai (hip Japanese restaurant near the hotel in Carretera a Sant Joan) // La Luna Nell Orto (one of our favorite meals on the trip) // El Chiringuito (great lunch at beach club) // Calla Bassa (lunch at beach club) // Polen Eco (cutest health food store in Sant Gertrudis) // Beaches: Cala D’Hort // Calla Bassa // Saw : Old Town Ibiza // Walked around Sant Gertrudis // Explored beaches // Relaxed by the hotel pool.

Packing List – we all packed really light since we took so many flights and moved around a lot.

Packed – Away Bigger Carry-On // Custom Longchamp Plague Bag // Mark & Graham Clear Cosmetic Case

Dresses // Reformation Linen Mini // Mille Kiki Dress // Vince Slip Dress // Saloni Maxi // J. Crew Button Down Dress // Natalie Martin Isobel Dress // 2 Zimmerman Dresses from previous season.

Bottoms // AYR Short // Linen Pants // Last Season AYR Stripe Pant (similar here) // CRZ Workout Shorts

Swimsuits // J. Crew Bikini Top & Bottom // J. Crew One Piece

Shoes // Arizona Birkenstocks // Arizona Eva // Valentino Slides // Golden Goose // Hoka Sneakers (I saw someone wearing these in the airport and they take up less space and can be fashion and workout).

Tops // Linen Button Down // White T-Shirt // Aviator Crew Sweatshirt // Kule Stripe Sweater // Cotton White Button Down // Cream Linen Blazer // Lululemon Workout Shirt

Accessories // Leatherology Bag // Celine Sunglasses // Janessa Leone Packable Hat // Chantelle Undies (they dry really fast if you wash them in the sink)

When I pack for a trip all the items in my suitcase must have multiple uses, case in point this Natalie Martin Isobel dress (also like this mini) that I have worn as a cover-up or a daytime dress. The above organic cotton white button-down I have been wearing over a swimsuit or with white linen pants. Lastly, my waterproof Ava Birkenstocks I walked 16k steps in are also great for the pool and beach (especially a rocky beach).

Above Outfit

1st picture – Natalie Martin Dress (print is a from previous season)

2nd picture – White Button Down // J. Crew Bikini Top // Bottom

3rd picture – Natalie Martin Dress // Birkenstock Eva // Baggu backpack (mine is old linking the current version)

4th picture – White Linen Shirt // White Linen Pants

Have a great weekend everyone!

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Julie

I’m just returning from another trip to Punta Mita. We stayed at Hacienda de Mita again which I love! The 3 bedroom condo comes with a concierge service, breakfast each morning, a golf cart, and access to all the beach clubs. We had drinks at St. Regis, lunch at Pacifico Beach club (the best octopus tostada), dinner at Mina and La Rustico. We played pickleball in the mornings, took several long walks, and went to the pool and several beach clubs. It was the perfect Spring Break get away.

Packing List

1. Kule Modern Long Sleeve Top // Cream Chino’s // Golden Goose Airport outfit.
2. SZ Blockprints Jaipur Dress
3. J. Crew Ruffle Bathing Suit
4. Mille Kika Dress
5. Zimmermann Linen Mini Dress
6. Green Bottega Flat Pouch Similar to the one I have.
7. Straw Basket
8. Valentino Green Rockstud Sandals
9. Gucci Pool Slides
10. A.L.C. Carey Printed Mini additional sizing here.
11. Dolce Vita Heeled Sandal Gianvito Rossi look for less.
12. Celine Sunglasses
13. Longchamp Personalized Carry On Bag The best travel bag, you can fit so much in it.
14. Longchamp Knit Shoulder Bag Great beach bag that doesn’t take up a lot of space in your suitcase.
15. Aviator Nation Sweatshirt I always bring an AV sweatshirt on the plane because it’s cozy and warm.

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I’ve got the LA to NYC weekend trip down to a science. I take the Thursday night red eye arriving in NYC in the morning. I pack my Ursa Major wipes and do a face cleanse in the taxi on the way into the city. I apply a little make-up and I’m ready for the day. I drop my luggage off at the hotel and hit the ground running. This itinerary allows me to have two full days and time for Sunday brunch before heading home and having dinner with my family in LA. We stayed at the Soho Grand this time around which I really liked. The location is great and there’s quite a scene at night if you’re into that.

Now onto fashion, here are somethings I noticed while strolling the streets of NYC. The Acne scarf is everywhere along with the Toteme scarf coat, platform Uggs, oversized leather jackets (like below also like this & this), camel overcoats, and the chocolate North Face Nuptse. I stopped into Catbird to get zapped for a permanent bracelet. I also went into Loeffler Randall to check out these raffia Maryjane’s and woven Leonie ballet flats. Lastly, it was Sezane to scope out the Sezane x Sea collection (saw this cute top) and the Polene boutique where I spotted this chic bag.

Food highlights – Lunch at Pastis (the chicken Paillard was so good along with the people watching), sushi at Bond St. (Blue Ribbon on Sullivan is still my fave), lox & bagel at Sadelle’s, slice of pizza at Upside in Nolita, and a Levain Bakery chocolate chip cookie.

Have a great week everyone!

XX

Julie

I am just returning from a long weekend in Punta Mita celebrating a friend’s birthday. It was my first time staying at Hacienda de Mita, a really nice condo complex with beautiful ocean views and access to several different beach clubs. Each condo comes with a golf cart so you can cruise around the area. We had lunch at Kupuri Beach Club, Pacifico Beach Club, and Dos Caminos at the Four Seasons. We had dinner at Sufi, Si Sushi, and Mina, all delicious. A quick, fun, and easy getaway from Los Angeles.

I had requests to share my packing list, below is what I packed or similar items in my Away Bigger Carry-On (check out the limited edition pink color way) and My Pliage Signature Longchamp Bag (I always get compliments on this bag at the airport).

Packing List

1. Ulla Johnson Olina Dress, $455 or Ulla Johnson Puff Sleeve Midi, $417 similar to above, on sale. First picture.
2. Mille Kiki Dress, $197 Comfortable cotton mini. Second picture.
3. Ulla Johnson Amira Tie Belt Cotton Dress, $232 Can be worn on or off the shoulder. Third picture.
4. Hill House Ellie Nap Dress, $150 The cotton Nap dress makes a nice cover-up. I also love the plaid Nap Dress for the holidays.
5. Lemlem Lena Cover-Up, $173 On sale.
6. Natalie Martin Silk Mini, $199 Cover-up or comfortable nightgown which is what I packed it for.
7. Kule Lennon Cotton Sweater, $168 Thin cotton sweater.
8. Saint James Nautical Stripe Top, $109 I always bring a nautical stripe top.
9. Mother Cream Rascal Ankle Fray, $198
10. Gucci Loafer, $920 I like to wear a closed toe shoe on the plane.
11. Ayede Olga Heeled Sandal, $345 I wore these every night the nude matches everything. I also love the Elise which looks just like the Row Bare but for less.
12. Pink Patent Birkenstock Arizona, $85
13. Beatrice Valenzuela Slides Mushroom, $278
14. Janessa Leone Packable Hat, $260 The best!
15. Leatherology Camera Bag with a Woven Salt Strap This is a great travel bag because it has several zip closure compartments.
16. Aviator Nation 5 Stripe Hoodie, $198 I threw this into my carry-on at the last min and I was glad I did because it was freezing on the airplane and in the condo when the A/C was running.

Undergarments – Sticky Bra Cups // Spanx Lace Hipster Underwear // Chantelle Stretch Thong

Jewelry – I went with big chandelier earrings similar to these, these, and these.

I am just returning from a weekend in Nashville. It was focused on college touring but there was still time for some fun. We stayed at the W Hotel (great location) and walked around The Gulch, 12th Street South, Broadway, and Vanderbilt Campus. I picked up a cute pair of boots at Boot Barn, Zoe got a pair of Tacovas (nice quality and not expensive runs big), and I designed my own custom hat to match my boots at Rustler Hat Co. Sharing what made into my carry-on on this trip.

1. Aviator Nation Puffer Above picture.
2. Hoka Bondi 7 Sneaker Above picture.
3. Alo High Waist Legging Above picture.
4. Celine 48mm Cat Eye Sunglasses Above picture.
5. Mother Weekender Flare Jeans I wore these with my Isabel Marant boots.
6. Mother Mid Rise Dazzler Current favorite cream jeans and wore it with my Anine Bing Sweatshirt.
7. Isabel Marant Dicker Boot Nice western style boot without being too western.
8. Anine Bing Sweatshirt
9. Natalie Martin Fiore Short Dress 100% silk favorite night gown for trips.
10. Vans x Sandy Liang Sneakers
11. Accolade Sweatshirt & Pant Great sweat set for evening flights.
12. Aninie Bing White Button Down cute with the Weekender Flares and Isabel Boots.

A couple things I spotted while out shopping – Sabina Musayev White Ruffle Blouse (on sale) // Hunter Bell Landry Top // Eleven Six Cardigan (found it on sale at Nordi Rack)

Have a great week everyone!

XX

Julie

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