72 Hours in SoCal

July in southern California is what I wish every day could be like here in Charleston. The cool evenings require a light jacket and the zero percent humidity makes for great hair days! Earlier this month, I took a few days to venture over to the west coast, and it was nothing less than perfect. Check out what I packed into a 3 day stay:

Day 1: Venice Beach

Shopping on Abbot Kinney Blvd. Sweater: Forever 21. Pants: Zara. Top: Urban Outfitters. Bag: Rebecca Minkoff.

Dinner at The Rose Cafe in Venice. Try the sweet corn agnolotti!

Nightcap at our dreamy hotel, The Viceroy.

Day 2: Santa Monica & Malibu

A quick breakfast sandwich at Mel’s Drive-In.

A quick drive up the PCH will land you at The Malibu Village, a must-visit California shopping destination.

The Malibu Pier is perfect for views & photos. It’s less touristy than the Santa Monica pier & perfect for watching crowds of surfers ride the waves!

Day 3: Hollywood & Beverly Hills

This photo of me was taken at the pop-up Louis Vuitton exhibit & shop on Rodeo Drive. This colorful (and free) exhibition takes you through years of LV history, designs, and collaborations. A great activity when you need a break from shopping!

Life is about balance, & balance means going straight from the Beverly Wilshire Hotel on Rodeo to In-N-Out Burger in Hollywood for BOTH a chocolate and strawberry milkshake. This is the face of a girl who is contemplating how she might ship her clothes and cat to California so she doesn’t have to go back to South Carolina. Sigh. Jumpsuit: Alice + Olivia.

Here’s to the next weekend trip!

XX,

C&C

3 Summer Handbags You Need In Your Closet

Is it just me, or is everyone on a continuous search for the perfect white handbag? While my closet boasts a few gems in terms of summery purses, i’m always looking for the next best thing. Here are my top 3:

1. The Everyday One

On sale for $99 from Rebecca Minkoff

This bag screams Miami summer. Even if you’re sitting at a desk instead of sipping a frozen cocktail, this bag is a perfect addition to your summer wardrobe. It’s the kind of throw-everything-inside-&-go bag that I love.

2. The Beachy One

On sale for $19 (yes, you read that right!) from Urban Outfitters

Ah, another great bag for the perpetually late girl. This one pairs well with a good novel, sun, & sand. Did I mention it’s under twenty bucks?

3. The Fancy One

Included in the New York Magazine x Marc Jacobs collection. $450

What’s a summer vacation without a little splurge? This dreamy tote from Marc Jacobs is on my goals board for 2019. It’s perfect for the office, the airport & even date night.

XX,

C&C