DESERT CHIC

Did I mention Palm Springs is beautiful? I don't think I can say it enough. On this particular day I was supposed to head up Mt. San Jacinto via the AERIAL TRAMWAY but tickets were sold out. So instead I took my faux fur, camel coat, & white jeans on a foot tour around the windy, chilly desert and I quite enjoyed myself. And besides, not being able to go up the mountain is just the excuse I need to take a trip back.

WEARING: zara coat, faux fur from amazon (LOVE THIS COLOR), gap jeans & sweater, necklace from dsw, nine west boots (SIMILAR), furla bag

YELLOW JACKET

Doesn't it look like a beautiful spring day in these pictures? 

(lemon treeeeee & sunshine)

Well it wasn't. It was cold and I needed a coat, but I wanted to be cute and wear this yellow jacket from my new favorite store, Banana Republic.

WEARING: BANANA REPUBLIC YELLOW JACKET, gap sweater & jeans (SIMILAR), furla bag, CHINESE LAUNDRY FLATS, h&m scarf

The spring like feel in these pictures can be attributed to the beautiful grounds at the Riviera Palm Springs. This property is a blogger & instagramers paradise because it is absolutely stunning from every angle and every corner. See for yourself...

(pool side chilling..literally) 

(great views)

(the room)

(the lobby)

(the food)

(the chandelier above the food)

**Simply Chic Travel Tips: Riviera Palm Springs**

Did you enjoy the hotel pics? Well, I have to give you a word of caution. I had several problems during my stay, from the heat not working, to a leak in the bathroom ceiling to my room not being cleaned until 7:30 one night. So yes, this is probably one of the more beautiful hotels in  Palm Springs, but buyer beware, underneath the surface, it ain't so pretty. 

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SIMPLY CHIC IN PALM SPRINGS

Happy 2016!!!! I took a mini blogger break to celebrate Christmas, vacation in Palm Springs, & ring in the new year. But I'm backkkkk!

As a California girl who travels as often as she possibly can, it's pretty unbelievable that I have never taken the 55 minute flight to Palm Springs, especially after seeing how absolutely beautiful it is! The mountains were so close I felt like I could just reach out and touch them. I've never seen anything like it before. 

For me this trip was ALL about relaxation and I wanted my wardrobe to follow suit and be just as laid back. I did not pack any heels (gasp) and I kept my clothing selections simple with solids & denim in various shades. 

This long, cozy BCBG cardigan kept me so warm, and could not have matched my cherry red Camaro more perfectly. 

WEARING: bcbgmaxazria cardigan (SIMILAR), BANANA REPUBLIC DESTROYED GRAY JEANS, nine west booties (SIMILAR), furla bag, old scarf

Aside from the beautiful mountains, Palm Springs is also filled with beautiful...

PALM TREES, of course!!!!

And lots and lots of Camaros. So glad I got to rent one! 

**Simply Chic Travel Tip: Palm Springs** 

Do yourself a favor and treat yourself to $9 bottomless mimosas & brunch with this view at the ESCENA LOUNGE & GRILL

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HOLIDAY STYLE SERIES: CHRISTMAS

*Shot by KATRINA DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Here is the final look in my holiday style series! I wore this outfit (with booties) to a charity holiday party, but I think this look is perfect for a corporate holiday party, Christmas dinner, Midnight Mass and so much more. With a simple switch of a shoe you can dress this faux leather skirt way up or way down. And the green and black combo is very seasonally appropriate. 

Where would you wear this outfit?

WEARING: gap sweater, skirt from nordstrom (SIMILAR ON SALE FOR $30), ALDO BOX CLUTCH, dolce vita boots (SIMILAR,SIMILAR)

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HOLIDAY STYLE SERIES: UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER

You can't have a holiday style series without an ugly Christmas sweater! And by ugly, I mean this super adorable snowman sweater. How cute is he? You're guaranteed to loose the contest if you show up in this. #WayTooCute.

What do you think? Is the sweater cute? Can I wear it outside of an ugly sweater party, on a regular Saturday afternoon?

WEARING: cotton emporium sweater (sold out b/c it's so cute but great option HERE & HERE), BANANA REPUBLIC GRAY JEANS, coat from nordstrom, target hat, dolce vita boots

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HOLIDAY STYLE SERIES: FRIENDSMAS

*Shot by KATRINA DAVIS PHOTOGRAPHY

Black and white is always seasonally appropriate, but it's especially classy and classic during the holidays. I think this color combo is perfect on its own, but a lot of people like to pop it by adding color with shoes and accessories. I, on the other hand, kept the look all neutral and added a pop with texture in the vest and crystals on the bag and necklace. 

I think this look is perfect for a Friendsmas dinner. What do you think?

WEARING: MAX STUDIO FUR VEST, j crew necklace (VERY SIMILAR), pants from bloomingdales, bag from DSW (SIMILAR), nine west booties (VERY SIMILAR)

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