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

Vintage Vegas (& other summer-inspired looks)

It’s 90 degrees in South Carolina. Last weekend, I was in Las Vegas. It was 90 degrees.

When I think about Vegas clothes, I think about blingy, loud, campy outfits that speak for themselves. Vegas style embraces grandeur from both the past & present. It celebrates the weird and shocking designs that turn heads. However, I think the Vegas vibe can be adopted almost anywhere, from the pool to the cocktail bar, even all the way to the grocery store.

If you’re like me & can’t seem to escape the heat, take a look at these summer outfits:

A vintage jumpsuit & vest from my grandmother’s closet. Headband made from a cotton tank top. Shoes are M. Gemi

Gold hoops, a Kate Spade clutch, & Alice & Olivia shades add some modern flair to a vintage outfit.

Patent leather M. Gemi sandals add a bit of freshness to this vintage outfit.

Betsy’s look is perfect for keeping cool on record breaking hot days. Sam Edelman shoes, Alice & Olivia sleeveless top.

White sneakers brighten up any daytime outfit. Sam Edelman faux leather sneakers, vintage wrap top and pants.

White is always a good idea. These breezy crochet pants, white bikini & off the shoulder top are super affordable from Forever 21. Madewell sun hat.

LeSpecs shades.

XX,

C&C