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
