tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38897894911791437732024-03-15T21:09:07.168-04:00I Am Simply ChicA Personal Style Blogsimplychichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355478893379494122noreply@blogger.comBlogger553125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889789491179143773.post-75121950512400950492018-11-18T02:04:00.001-05:002018-11-19T15:37:03.825-05:00FAREWELL <div style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
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schedule another blog shoot, so that means for the time being I’m saying
farewell :(:(:(</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #444444; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.0pt;">However, in the words of Wendy Williams
I am a woman and I have the right to change my mind. So I might be back at some point:):):) <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="color: #444444;">But for now, I find fitting blogging
into my schedule more of hassle than I find it to be fun, so I’m taking an
extended, possibly permanent break. I had a great 9 year run and gained some
very loyal followers and even friends (you know who you are). I appreciate every
single one of you and hope that you follow along on </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamsimplychic/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">INSTAGRAM</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> where I'll share my #OOTDs from time to time. But do it
quickly because I can't guarantee that'll last. Ha! </span></span></div>
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photographer, posted this #ootd pic on her </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/workitberk/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">IG</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> </span></span><span style="color: #444444;">and it was liked by the legendary
Too Short! Sooooo, I'm going out with a bang...<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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simplychichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355478893379494122noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889789491179143773.post-23227791006296360352018-10-14T02:33:00.000-04:002018-10-14T02:43:16.029-04:00ARUBA: ONE HAPPY ISLAND<div dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #26282a; font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Anyone ever been to Aruba? I just returned last
week and hopefully you followed along on my IG stories! Have I really wanted to
go to Jamaica, but in September I needed someplace in the Caribbean that was
outside of the hurricane belt. And that is Aruba! </span></div>
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the east coast because it’s a quick, inexpensive flight and you don’t need more
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<span style="background: white; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #26282a;">1) There’s no ride share so rent a car, preferably
a Jeep so you can off road and go to the </span><a href="http://www.aruba-travelguide.com/discover/attractions-and-sights/Natural-Pool.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">NATURAL POOL</span></a><span style="color: #26282a;">! The island is easy to
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date it’s probably my favorite. The backyard, and pool, and rooftop were
beautiful! I mean look at this sunset...</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">3) If your prefer a hotel go for the Renaissance!
Even if you don’t want to stay at a hotel the whole time, I suggest 1 night
here. If you google Aruba you’ll see a ton of images of flamingos on a
beach. Well this is at Renaissance’s private island, and the only way to get
there is if you’re a guest or if you’re lucky enough to get one of the limited
$100 day passes for non guests. If you’re traveling with a group of 3+ it’s
cheaper to book a room and split the cost of that! Plus the property is such a
beautiful resort! Talk about feeling like you’re on vacation...</span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> </span></span></div>
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shopping is your thing, this is the place to do it! Prices are less than the
States especially if you’re from a place with high taxes like I am. Hello 8.5%!
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really impressed except for the </span><a href="https://www.redfisharuba.com/our-menu/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">RED FISH</span></a><span style="color: #26282a;">! Please go here and get the shrimp.
For ambiance and a unique experience I suggest the </span><a href="https://www.flyingfishbone.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">FLYING FISHBONE</span></a><span style="color: #26282a;"> for IN ocean
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #26282a; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I wore this outfit when I was in Atlanta in the spring, and coincidentally I’m currently on a plane on my way back from Atlanta now. Nothing says summer like little shorts & platform sandals, right?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">So blogging.
Ugh! I have a semi love-hate relationship with you right now. If I’m being
honest a lot of it comes from the IG algorithm. I wish they would just go back
to chronological order already. The algorithm favors the big “guys” virtually
making it impossible for the rest of us to grow. I won’t get into all of the
nuances but the more likes you get the more likely you are to be seen on the
feed of new people as well as your current followers. But if people aren’t
seeing you how can they like your post? Whatever (insert eye roll).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Aside from that,
blogging is very time consuming and sadly the more I climb that good old
corporate ladder the less free time I have. I’m not one of those girls who has
a blogger husband taking my photos while I’m out doing my day to day
activities. I have to schedule shoots, pick 4-5 outfits, scout the location,
pack the outfits (think packing for a vacation and how annoying that is...this
is essentially the same thing), shoot the looks, o and let’s not forget about
changing in the car trying to avoid the strangers walking by judging. And then
there’s the final step of finding time to put the post together! In fact I’m
sitting here now writing this post on a red eye instead of sleeping! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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tired and cranky at the moment. Because as much as I’m complaining and for as
long as I’ve been feeling this way, I’m still going strong! Well strong might
be an overstatement, but I haven’t given up!! I really love shooting and
working with talented photographers like Brittany of Work It Berk. And what
other outlet do I have to tell people that parasols are my new favorite summer
accessory?! And how would I document travel with no blog or IG. </span></div>
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TJ MAXX(</span><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/c7miz4kafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">CUTE OPTION</span></a><span style="color: #444444;">), </span><a href="https://rstyle.me/n/c7miymkafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">PARASOL FROM AMAZON</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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simplychichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355478893379494122noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889789491179143773.post-38319338868823205522018-06-18T01:02:00.001-04:002018-06-26T17:11:50.573-04:00CUBA: PALADARS, CASA PARTICULARS & MORE <div style="text-align: center;">
I've been a terrible blogger. I'm hanging on by a thread when it comes to blogging, but I wanted to make sure to wrap up my Cuba series, and leave you with details on where to eat, where to stay and how to get around. </div>
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When you tell people you are going to Cuba, as it relates to the food, you hear 2 things 1) "O the food is going to be so good" 2) "I hear the food is not good there". I would say the truth falls somewhere in the middle. I had some really, REALLY delicious meals b/c I knew where to go (keep reading). I think a lot of people who've had bad experiences are eating at government owned restaurants inside hotels, where apparently spices and seasonings are rationed out and the food is just...bland. Well as an American I stayed away from anything government owned and ate at paladars which are restaurants within family homes. How cool is that? Here are some to note:</div>
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Because we really wanted to make sure we were immersing ourselves in the Cuban culture, we had a driver for the duration of the trip and we stayed in a lovely casa particular with a lovely man named Mario and his staff!<br />
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(Look at those floors!)<br />
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But first let's talk about Julio! Julio was our driver extraordinaire for the trip. If you are traveling with a group he is the way to go! He promotes himself as a driver but he is sooooooooooo much more than that! He's a translator. He's a tour guide. He's a concierge (and knows all the good restaurants), and he can tell you all about Cuban life from the history, to current day. O and did I mention he provieded us with a local phone so we could always reach him? Contact him at juliomoret@nauta.cu!<br />
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(Julio, in red, translating a convo b/w my dad and one of his Cuban Mason brothers)<br />
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<b>WHERE TO STAY</b><br />
What can I say about Mario and the beautiful <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/15559321" style="color: blue;" target="_blank">Casa Miramar</a>?<span style="color: blue;"> </span>The photos & reviews on Airbnb are 100% accurate. It's a stunning traditional Cuban, dare I say mansion? That comes with a full staff, managed by one of the gentlest souls I ever met, Mario. </div>
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(The front porch)<br />
He was up every morning making us breakfast, and every evening when we returned home, he was sitting on the porch with Rocco (the dog of the house) waiting to greet us. I missed both of them as soon as I got in the car and headed to the airport.<br />
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(Fresh squeezed mango juice, fresh fruit, ham, veggie croquettes muffins & more)<br />
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(Mom journaling on the side porch)<br />
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(Me & Mario!)<br />
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And that my friends is Cuba! To my fellow American do yourself a favor and go soon before you know who cuts off travel there!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">As I stated in my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BiPyJ2rHliD/?t" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">IG POST</span></a> “Viñales Valley, what can I say?! I love you! I’ve never smelled air so fresh & so clean in all my life.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Viñales is a valley about 2.5 hours outside of Havana, but it’s well worth the trek! And when you go, because you must go, you have to explore with my favorite Cuban, Humberto a.k.a Chino! Viñales is beautiful in and of itself, but Humberto made the trip for me and my crew. <a href="http://www.authenticvinalestours.com/excursiones/excursion1.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">CONTACT HIM HERE</span></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">He’s so personable, funny & passionate about what he does and don’t get me started on the delicious meal we had at his family home. Go for the fried snapper, yellow rice, & chicken noodle soup! I loved our eye opening conversations about life under Raul, every Cubans dream to own a car and Cuban trap music vs reggaeton. Ha! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px; white-space: pre-wrap;">(when you see your boy you haven't seen in months)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Aside for the yummy food, titling convo and jam session, Humberto took us all over the valley, introducing us to all his friends along the way. </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Our first official stop was at a tobacco farm where we sat for hours surround by pigs, chickens, dried tobacco leaves, rum and tipsy conversation :) We learned all about the process of marking cigars and then we got a chance to roll our own and smoke them of course!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">From here we hopped on horses and rode to his friend’s house where we watched him make his own sugar cane juice that we then used to make our own cocktails and mocktails! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 10pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">After an hour or so with him and his lovely family we hoped back on our horses and rode to the top of the valley and hung out near the famous Hotel Los Jazmines and watched a live salsa performance before we ended the day back at Humberto’s House. </span></div>
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(My dad talking to one of his many Mason brothers he ran into in Havana! He was basically a celebrity there.)</div>
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simplychichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355478893379494122noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889789491179143773.post-65483906470870222442018-04-04T01:03:00.002-04:002018-04-23T21:28:06.383-04:00MALIBU<div data-test-id="message-view-body" style="background-color: white; color: #26282a; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, "Lucida Grande", sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
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If you are not from California, you might not know that there is a small beef between Southern California, and Northern California. I don’t get it. I never have. I am an Oakland (Northern) California girl all day, but I love me some SoCal. They have better beaches, and weather (and men) #sorrynotsorry. And for all reasons listed, I headed to Malibu recently for a change of scenery.</div>
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<span style="color: #26282a; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">The rooms are nice (and pricey) but the best part is the rooftop </span><span style="font-size: 13px;">lounge.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: 13px;">Eatin' crab out in Malibu at Nobu. Thank you Drake for the excellent recommendation!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px;">GO TO <a href="https://rosenthalestatewines.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ROSENTHAL WINERY</span></a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">I can't speak to the actual wine but the photo ops outside alone are worth a visit</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">There are plenty in this beautiful beach side</span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> town. I'll be back. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #26282a; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">But in the meantime, I’m headed up, up and away again this week to a place that requires a passport, and barely has WiFi. Who wants to take a wild guess where I’ll be? </span><br />
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I don't know if this is something I'd wear in my real life, but I was going to the Museum of Ice cream (which is very pink) and I needed something that wouldn't clash, but would also stand out. Insert grey Big Bird bomber here. What do you guys think? Should this be a one time wear (it was very inexpensive) or can I get away with it IRL?</div>
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wearing: <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cyud2xkafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">FLUFFY FUR COAT $32</span></a>, top from nordstrom, banana jeans,<span style="color: blue;"> CHARLES DAVID CHIEF MOTO BOOTIES</span> (<a href="https://rstyle.me/~aldSO" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HIGH TOP VERSION</span></a>), shinola watch (<a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cyuegbkafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">VERY SIMILAR</span></a>)</div>
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Who says you can't wear jeans on Valentine's Day and who said you can't wear tartan after Christmas? Clearly not me. Happy Valentine's Day my love(s).<br />
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wearing: faux fur from amazon, j crew tartan top, articles of society jeans, jean michel cazabat<br />
worn: wine tasting<br />
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It's been 75 & sunny. I think I'll just ease on into spring with my floral kimono and pearl jeans! </div>
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wearing:<span style="color: blue;"> <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cxhgr9kafw" target="_blank">$15 KIMONO FROM AMAZON</a></span>, anthropologie jeans (<a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cxhgukkafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SIMILAR OPTION</span></a>), nine west booties, nordstrom sunnies</div>
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I hate shopping. Yep, you read that correctly. I HATE SHOPPING. Especially in a store, and especially when I'm shopping for something specific. It's a totally different story if I get an email that says "Take an extra 30% off" and I click through and I buy a random sweater. That, I quite enjoy. </div>
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But when I find out that I am going to a gala in less than 2 weeks, I don't want to have to go shopping for a dress because of course with my luck, I won't find one. </div>
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Lucky for me I have a closet full of things just sitting there waiting for the perfect occasion to make their debut. And the occasion for this half-cape black and white cocktail dress was the <span style="color: blue;">100 BLACK MEN </span>Gala. So the lesson is, when people tell you don't buy it if you don't need it, don't listen. Because you'll be struggling and stressing trying to find the right dress or right top or right shoes, when you could be stress free in 6 months or 12 months shopping in your own closet. </div>
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Now if you can't afford it, please don't buy it—that's a whole 'nother story :) Otherwise, happy shopping!<br />
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wearing: dress from bloomingdales by halo (<a href="https://rstyle.me/~ahctc" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">GOOD OPTION</span></a>, <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cw8dgjkafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SIMILAR</span></a>), chirsitain louboutin heels, aldo bag, <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cw8dv6kafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">DAVID YURMAN OVAL LINK BRACELET</span></a>, shinola watch (<a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cw8dtdkafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SIMILAR</span></a>)<br />
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Giving you all the Whitley Gilbert vibes in this burgundy monochromatic one piece from Max Studio via Neiman Marcus Last Call. Did I mention it's on super sale for $32? Burgundy is sold out, but not the <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwra59kafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">BLACK</span></a> or <a href="https://rstyle.me/n/cwra6vkafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">GREEN</span></a>! For that price, get both. </div>
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PS shoes are Aldo, bag is also from Last Call, & sunnies are from Nordstrom & hair is <a href="https://bnhairluxextensions.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">BNHAIR LUXE EXTENSIONS</span></a></div>
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And we are almost in a New Year! </div>
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But the fact that there was another young lady there in the same dress and my photographer said “whoa you need to wear that to the opera” I knew I choose the perfect dress for a perfect evening. </div>
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Are you getting a little (or a lot) fancy this holiday season?<br />
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Dressing up is one of my favorite things about this time of year!<br />
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"In a world full of apples, be a pineapple." </div>
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WEARING: nordstrom coat (<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cu33vvkafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SIMILAR FROM J CREW FOR $114</span></a>), gap circle scarf (<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cu334xkafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">CUTE BLACK & WHITE OPTION</span></a>), <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/ct2ybdkafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">$12 AMAZON PINEAPPLE SHIRT</span></a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cu34jqkafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ARTICLES OF SOCIETY JEANS</span></a>, zara mules</div>
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WORN TO: brunch at <a href="https://www.eveswaterfront.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">EVE'S WATERFRONT</span></a></div>
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simplychichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355478893379494122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889789491179143773.post-84494003144566619642017-11-20T00:31:00.000-05:002017-11-22T18:26:54.069-05:00FALLERIZE FOR THE COME BACK<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
She's bakkkkkk. I know I've been posting pictures of my trip here and there, but I took about a 5 month break from personal style blogging and about a 2 month break from social media altogether. Long story short, I saw Hamilton and went to SF Pride on the same day and got some amazing content for IG and the blog and guess what? My phone crashed on me. CRASHED! And I lost everything from the previous 8 months. It affected me in a way that it wouldn't have had I not had a blog. I was sad. So, so, so, so sad. I was stressed. I was mad. Willing to pay crazy amounts of money to <i>possibly </i>restore my phone. All because I lost some stupid pictures? Ha! So I said, you know what? This is too much, and I'm just walking away from all of it, and I did. But I had a shoot a couple of weeks ago, and another shoot yesterday so for now, I'm bakkkkkkkkkk and I'm also now backing up my phone. Boom! </div>
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Now about the clothes! I wore this skirt to the oh so fabulous Veuve Clicqout Polo Classic in sunny LA, but I decided I wanted to fallerize the look despite the cherry blossom print and soft green color. And what better way to do that than with a classic turtleneck and some over the knee boots! </div>
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WEARING: old skirt (<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cuh3tikafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SIMILAR FOR $22</span></a>), nordstrom turtleneck & sunnies (<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cuh3xckafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">ALMOST THE SAME</span></a>), unisa over the knee boots (<a href="http://rstyle.me/~abe5h" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">SIMILAR UNDER $100</span></a>)</div>
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simplychichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355478893379494122noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889789491179143773.post-11553503063146670382017-11-13T00:33:00.001-05:002017-11-13T00:33:34.983-05:00Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild <div align="center" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; text-align: center;">
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the best for last! Well I still think my day in Cannes was my
favorite, but my day at </span><a href="http://www.villa-ephrussi.com/en" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild</span></a><span style="color: #444444;"> was a close second,
if not a tie. I’d heard the name Rothschild before but was not all that
familiar with the family—just knew the name sounded rich and if they had a
palace that kindly allowed commoners to visit, I had to do see it. </span></span><br />
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somewhat limited if I remember correctly but I wouldn’t pass it up. I mean how
often do you get to say you dined in a palace?!</span></div>
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(ladies who lunch)<br />
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(the could have given me 1 more shrimp)<br />
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lunch we took our time exploring each and every room of the opulent mansion
learning the history with audio/headphones they provided us. Beware, there’s no
air in the mansion, only in the dining area and I about died, but it was fun
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the hot, sweaty indoor tour we went outside for some hot, sweaty outdoor fun
where we took a ton of pics of course and explored the 9 gardens on the
property. Actually, we only found 2 of the 9 :-/ Don’t tell anyone, but I can’t
imagine it would have gotten any more beautiful then what we saw! </span><br />
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We spent way too much time and money at the perfume factory. From the tour, to the education on all the scents, give yourself at least 2 hours & $100+ here alone. It's a great place to buy gifts and souvenirs!</div>
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(love the simple, yet opulant gold bottles)<br />
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Aside from the factory the village is so charming! We started off with lunch at <a href="http://www.lepinocchioezevillage.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">LE PINOCCHIO </span></a> and then began the trek up the hill.<br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody";">Next up on the French Riviera excursion was a day in Cannes, my favorite city in the Côte d'Azur. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody";">(do i look hot? cause i am!)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody";">Could my love of this city have something to do with the fact that we sailed around the Mediterranean Sea for half the day surrounded by fabulous yachts. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody";">(trying to be as fabulous as my surroundings)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody";">(i think i was meant to live my life on a boat)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody";">Maybe, but the city really is just everything! It's the perfect mix between old school French charm, glitz, glam, great restaurants and even better shopping! Oooooo the shopping!!!!!! I needed more time (and money) here. In fact, it's a city I could see myself living in. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody";">(outfit change to match the glam)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: "uictfonttextstylebody";">It's a quick, easy train ride from any major city in the French Riviera and from Nice specifically it took about 30 minutes and cost less than $10. Go, stay a while, or forever if you're lucky :) </span><br />
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simplychichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00355478893379494122noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3889789491179143773.post-31153988719400481302017-09-01T23:42:00.000-04:002017-09-02T02:45:38.883-04:00PROVENCE: SMELL THE LAVENDER<div style="text-align: center;">
<span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1503462610507_18974" style="color: #454545;">So I moved, planned a trip to France, went to France, celebrated a birthday and long story short <span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%; margin: 0px;"><span style="color: black;">— </span></span>I took a blogger/social media break, but I'm back because the French Riviera is too fabulous not to share. </span>I actually started the trip a little ways away from the Côte d'Azur in Provence, so I'll start there with the recap! </div>
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Provence! What can I say?! You are as lovely as the lavender fields that surround you. This region of France was not initially part of this trip. However, when I found out we would be in the area for the tail end of lavender season (late June-late July), I had to cross my fingers and hope we could see and smell the lavender. Annnnnd after the 2.5 hour trip from Nice to Valnesole, we did!</div>
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So the fields are not as purple as it is during peak, but it was still incredible to see and the smell alone was worth the ride up there. Not to mention, we got to see some sunflower fields, which was no where on my radar and ended up being the most delightful surprise!</div>
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Aside from the fields, Provence is just so charming and you need more than a day there, like we had. You could actually probably do a few days if not a full week. I mean it is the region for rosé after all. I didn't get to any vineyards, but here is a little more of what I did see in the area.</div>
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(everything is lavender, including the gelato)</div>
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(speaking of food... butternut squash, cashew, honey chicken with barley)<br />
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(and the yummiest tiramisu in the cutest fait maison jar)</div>
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(moustiers-sainte-marie)<br />
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(lac de sainte-croix)<br />
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But to wrap it up properly <span style="font-family: "calibri";">—</span> Provence is <span id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1503462610507_18985">a bit of a journey to get to. If you are adventurous, I recommend renting a car and driving to and around the region! If you are not so brave and only want to spend a day there, I recommend using <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g187234-d8431565-Reviews-Ming_Tour_Service-Nice_French_Riviera_Cote_d_Azur_Provence_Alpes_Cote_d_Azur.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">MING TOUR SERVICE, </span></a>which is what we did. It is not inexpensive :-/ But you get a driver and a spacious Mercedes minivan for the day!</span><br />
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(emile a.k.a the sweetest driver in france)<br />
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Lastly, there's also the option to catch the bus or train to the area but once you get to Aix-en Provence, you will need to book a tour or something of the sort to get you to the lavender fields as they are quite a ways away from the main area. Again, it's not easy to get to, but I would do it again in a heartbeat, during high season! </div>
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Ok, it's official...this chambray suit is my favorite Banana Republic purchase to date. I think it's so chic and so versatile and so everything. I first wore it <a href="http://simplychic08.blogspot.com/2016/08/banana-republic-chambray-suit.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">HERE</span></a> with a low cut tank top for a night out with the girls and nearly a year later I wore it to church on Easter Sunday with long sleeves and a bedazzled vest, also from Banana. I just LOVE it, so much so that I might just put it on for work tomorrow.</div>
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WEARING: banana republic suit (<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cnsny2kafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">GREY VEST</span></a>, <a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cnsn54kafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">GREY PANTS</span></a>) & top, mojo moxy pewter bow pumps (<a href="http://rstyle.me/n/cnspe3kafw" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">BETSY JOHNSON PRINCE BOW PUMP</span></a>)</div>
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