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Feb 19 2013

Travel

CALIFORNIA DIARIES

(Photos: Brooklynhawaii, Issa de’ Mar, and me)

It’s been a wild two weeks. When my friends and I spontaneously booked our flight to California we had no idea the days would pass by so quickly.. and excitingly. We thought we would be spending long days in coffee shops trying to get our work done. We actually did a little of that and more. And now here we are.. a few hours away from our flight home. We did a lot of rad things but I cannot wait to plunge into warmer pacific waters.

And besides California.. we challenged our spontaneity and decided to head down to Mexico for the weekend! I have more to show on that later. Of course.

But for now.. a quick mainland getaway and peek into my California diaries.

Tagged california, travel

Feb 13 2013

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Fashion

COLD WEATHER SWEATER

(Leather Jacket: BCBG, Wolf Sweater: Souvenir from Alaska, Jeans: Zara, Shoes: Minnetonka, Clutch: Madewell)

The last week and couple of days have been very hectic for me. I have been running around Orange – San Diego – LA [and soon to be Mexico] like a chicken with its head cut off. I have so much to do in preparation for my very first “installation” [more explanation on that later!!!] I haven’t even had time to sit down on my computer for some legitimate social media and blogging therapy. But I promise you there will a plethora of photos and adventures to report back about.

So, since I got to California I have been freezing. Freezing. Okay, I am slightly exaggerating but I do not have a legitimate winter wardrobe. And this is a problem. I basically have to layer as much as I can and I usually end up looking like a hobo. My wolf sweater doesn’t help. But it is honestly one of the only articles of clothing I own that battle against the nippy air. It has saved my life for the last couple days. And you cannot imagine how relatable I’ve become. A little quirky sweater is a great conversation starter. It’s amazing what a little wolf can to for your social life.. and an ill-prepared body.

My wolf.. my cold weather sweater. Life saver.

Tagged bcbg, california, fashion, madewell, minnetonka, sara

May 16 2012

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Life, Travel

HELL-AYE

I have [once again] managed to leave my space on the internet untouched for too long. Last week I left these precious cluster of islands and crossed the pacific ocean to do some work in LA – Hell-Aye. Which is why lady slider has been a stagnant pool of salty water. But have no fear: I was able to get some snaps during my busy schedule and thought I would share them. I even managed to squeeze in some time in front of Diamond Head.. in Los Angeles none-the-less!! Hehehaha.

I am [almost] not joking when I say that the flight attendants had to roll me off the plane when I got home the other day. I ate my way through LA this time around. Guh, I love a city with good places to eat. But I’m gonna have to watch my self from now on. LA looks like it is going to be a regular occurrence for me and I don’t want to start any unhealthy habits.

Friends friends. I promise you I have all kinds of adventures to share but need to find the time to sit down and let um loose. I’ve had some really encouraging comments, emails, etc. the last couple of days and super duper appreciate the people who are actually interested in the things I do and care to dial in every once in a while. You guys are all da besssss!

Enjoy these Hell-Aye snaps!

Tagged california, life, los angeles, travel, travel blog, venice, venice beach

Jan 10 2012

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Fashion

FREE IN JANUARY

(Photos from: here)

Feeling inspired by the LA section of Free People’s latest catalog (January). The colors and the mood really encompass that wandering, stylish, surf/skate lifestyle. It’s the kind of clothes that can take you from miles on the road to days on the beach. And maybe a couple of city strolls. You never know.

But there’s something about catalog shopping that really gives me a sense of nostalgia. When I was 12 years old I used to flip through the pages of Delia*s (remember how they put a little Astrix instead on an apostrophe?? Trés chic for a little tween on a budget!!) wanting to live the same feeling the pages evoked. I even called in and made an order a couple of times!! Nothing will ever replace catalog-in-the-mail feeling. Not even internet window shopping.

Ohhh.. it’s time to feel wild and free for all of January!

Tagged california, delias, fashion, free people, los angeles

Jan 04 2012

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Travel, Waves

SLIDING DEL MAR

(GoPro Photos by: TR)

After being in California and surfing a couple times I think I could cold-water-surf on a regular basis. Oh you know.. I could get used to having numb hands and feet for a couple hours after a surf session. But really.. growing up and surfing in Hawaii my entire life gave me a bit of a stunted experience with wetsuits and kelp. The first couple of times I had to wear a wetsuit it took me nearly 10 minutes to put it on. It was a struggle. But now I must be a pro! Master wetsuit wearer! Bahaha!

Staying in Del Mar had to be the best part of my California vacation. We didn’t drive once the entire weekend we were there. We rode bikes every morning to check the surf. We ate at yummy local eateries. We slept in every morning. We surfed with dolphins and hung out with a seal or two. It was pretty magical.

Best of all.. sliding Del Mar was so dreeeamy.

Tagged california, del mar, gopro, gopro hero, ocean, surf, surfboards, surfing, waves

Jan 03 2012

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Fashion, Travel

OLD TOWN CRUISING

(Photos by: TR; Top: Vintage Escada, Shorts: 18th Amendment, Flats: Gap, Jewelry: Hinu)

While I was in California I loved hanging out in the old parts.. like old town. Yes I know it’s touristy. But I love the old buildings with character and nostalgia of the Spanish-Mexican architecture and the plentiful of colors and the plethora of textures. One day I want to build a little studio that looks like all those old buildings. I think it would make a fantastic little place to nest.

Anyway, the vintage silk Escada strawberry top I am wearing is one of my favorite pieces in my closet. I scored it a couple of years ago in a thrift store and it is still hasn’t lost its luster. When I first picked it out I got made fun of by my sisters. They told me I pick clothing that looks like it came out of our grandma’s closet. Oh, but they were mistaken. Granted I made a few adjustments (like taking off the overly-tacky gold buttons) I get so many compliments on it!! And those are the best kind of fashion finds. Unique, colorful pieces that no one else will have.. unless someone (like my grandma) digs it out of their attic and starts prancing around in it. It is vintage after all. Ehehe.

And so, I thought it was so appropriate to be wearing something old somewhere old.

Tagged 18th amendment, california, escada, fashion, Gap, hinu jewelry, street style, streetstyle, vintage, vintage escada

Jan 02 2012

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Travel

ON THE EVE

(Photos by: various.. haha.)

I thought I would share a few snaps from my New Years Eve. Definitely an interesting and different one.. that’s for sure. We started the night off right with some Kaito Sushi.. and then a cab drive that ended with my suede leather pants ruined by someones split beer in the back seat. Booooo! Thank the heavens my Fabio-esque shirt covered the mark (for the night. hehe.)

At the end of the night, it was all worth it. Good times and good company. And to wake up on New Years Day with an ocean view in Del Mar wasn’t half bad either (thank you SO much Jim and Michele!!!)

Now with my vacation over and tons of photos I think the next week might be dedicated to my vacation! Hope it won’t feel like the dreaded invite-my-friends-over-to-watch-projections-of-my-vacation-that-they-don’t-really-care-about-and-will-probably-fall-asleep-half-way-through!!!

But more important.. on and over the eve and into the new year!!!!

Tagged california, corona, del mar, en fuego, hinu jewelry, kaito sushi, new years eve, travel

Jan 01 2012

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Travel

INTO THE NEW YEAR

(Photo by: TR)

Happy New Year! So long 2011, cheers to 2012!! Many exciting things to come in the new year.. I can feel it!! I’ve also got HEAPS of photos to sort through and share from my little California adventure. Can’t wait to share it with you all!

Into the new year.. hoping to be blessed with an abundance of salt water adventures, lady sliding sessions, great fashion moments, miles on the road, hours in the air, sunrises, sunsets, and everything else in between!!

Tagged 2012, california, happy new year, new years, sunset, travel

Dec 28 2011

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Fashion

CALIFORNIA CHRISTMAS

(Photos by: TR; Top: T by Alexander Wang, Jeans: MM6 by Margiela, Flats: Cynthia Vincent, Sunglasses: Crush, Jewelry: Hinu)

We got to spend Christmas day out at a California ranch house with family, friends, good times and tons of amazing food. It was such a beautiful day and I felt incredibly blessed.. to be exactly where I was.. at that moment.

Now, the ranch house. Filled with amazing goodies that I will post later. Antiques galore! American Pickers would go crazy at this place! There were even persimmon preserves from the 70′s (not intentional though.. haha! They accidently got left to preserve a little too long!) I was especially drawn to the orchard. I wasn’t carrying around that persimmon for looks!! All kinds of goodies in all shapes and forms.. I’m telling you!!

I also got a new handy-dandy camera for Christmas (thanks jennifer, I love it!!) It’s a Fujifilm Instax! Probably one of the coolest gifts of the season! I have been getting good use out of it for sure! Maybe you’ll even see the fruits of it’s instant labor too.