Tailored Tuesday & Travel

So, I'm heading into midterms this coming week, then it's two weeks of class-less bliss for me - except for the fact that I'll be spending a lot of time reviewing over Cardiology since I have a test over the break. But that's not getting me down, no matter how daunting it may be...

My spirits are constantly on a high lately, wanna know why? It's because I'm blissfully excited about my upcoming trip to New Zealand in February. I'm pretty much not in the greatest position financially to be taking on such a huge, grandiose trip, but in the words of a man of our generation: "Yolo."

All I know now is that I'm working my butt off this session and finding rewarding results to my hard work - and I think that deserves something so grandiose!

Until then, I'll be wanderlusting about my next adventure (wanderlusting is a hard job that never quits).

1. Elizabeth & James 'Estelle cropped loose-fit blouse'

looks like it would be the perfect disguise for a tummy after a huge meal ;D

2. Billykirk 'No. 95 shoulder satchel'

i love anything leather. especially cross body bags!

3. Oscar de la Renta '24-karat gold-plated crystal chain bracelet'

if this isn't beautiful, i don't know what is. 

4. Vince 'Misfit cotton twill shorts'

such a cute color!

5. Selima Optique 'Jessica cat-eye frame acetate optical glasses'

contacts can be so irritating sometimes, and tortoise shell is always a winner in my book.

6. Chanel 'Nail polish in dragon'

everyone needs a little red in their life.

7. Apple 'iPhone'

stylish and practical.

8. Zeiss 'Ikon ikomatic'

looks lightweight, score!

9. Toms 'Shoes in burlap'

great cause, awesome shoe.

10. Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Gold-plated steel bracelet watch'

gold is always a win.

11. Chloe 'Chloe perfume'

gorgeous bottle.

12. Asos 'Ticking stripe hold all'

perfect for weekend getaways!

13. Sigma 'Pink travel kit makeup brushes'

must always be prepared...

{saint tropez, france}

the colors alone delight me... can't even imagine what the people must be like.

{bromo-tengger-semeru national park, indonesia}

let's have a picnic with this view... can we please?

{deep valley of the mills, sorrento, italy}

abandoned in 1866, it's kind of spooky, but incredibly intriguing at the same time.

{istanbul}

i've been hearing that istanbul is the place to be. according to this picture, sure looks like it.

{iceland}

looks like something i could gawk at for hours.

{striped iceberg, antartica} 

give me freezing cold weather over sweltering heat any day. plus this view? i'm sold.

{sossusvlei, namibia}

this picture is magic.

{loy kratong floating lanterns, chiang mai, thailand}

definitely on my life bucket list.

{tsingy de bemaraha national park, madagascar}

a UNESCO world heritage site, those things are actually needle like stone formations. i didn't even know things like these existed beyond in my mind!

{stockholm, sweden}

definitely on my europe 'to-do' list. but i must find an affinity for seafood before i visit, because apparently that's all they eat.

Tailored Tuesday & Travel

So, I recently moved to Nevada where the sun definitely shines and maybe a little too bright. Someone told me it was 130 degrees yesterday and I nearly fainted! But, I think anything past 100 degrees starts to feel the same. 

With all this desert heat and sun beating down on me, I'm wishing I could transport myself to a tropical beach where at least the view and calming ocean could make up for all the sweating I'm doing!

1. Max Azria 'Asymmetrical cutout silk georgette top'

stunning design with lots of room to breathe

2. Tibi 'Pleat front silk shorts'

the perfect summer color

3. Undrest 'Liberty-print cotton bandeau bikini top and briefs'

just about the cutest bikini around!

4. H&M 'Beach bag'

i LOVE this and it's so cheap!

5. H&M 'Beige sandals'

these will match everything in your summer wardrobe and then some...

6. Retrovelo 'Vintage bike'

perfect for biking alongside the boardwalk

7. Contigo 'Autoseal kangaroo water bottle with storage compartment'

i love contigo water bottles already but this is just plain awesome - storage compartment?! genius.

8. Lomo 'Diana toy camera'

i love lomo toy cameras - this one's next on the list.

9. Vivo 'Square bento box'

what's a trip to the beach without a beach side picnic?

10. Isharya 'Set of three 18-karat gold-plated bangles'

boho chic

11. Topshop 'Pink keyhole metal arm sunglasses'

you'll be the cutest thing around sporting these!

{the blue dragon, portugal}

{the blue hole, belize}

{underground pool, homestead resort, utah}

{natural swimming pool, isalo national park, madagascar}

{bay of fires, tasmania}

{deep ladder in a waterfall, unknown}

{nazare, leiria, portugal}

{the impossible archway, sunayama beach, miyakojima, japan}

{nantucket, massachusetts} 

Tailored Tuesday & Travel & New Things in the Shop!

Of course, now that summer is over, I'm officially back into wanderlusting my life away 24/7!

1. Shourouk 'Gilda silver-plated swarovski crystal necklace'

i love me some overly-gaudy, overly-sparkly costume jewelry. this is definitely no exception. stunning.

2. J. Crew 'Cashmere sweater'

if you're gonna do neon, do it simply. j.crew perfects neon in this comfy casual.

3. Jonathan Saunders 'Julia brocade straight-leg pants'

soooo luxe. and i can't resist an uber dark, forest-y green.

4. Gucci 'Felt fedora'

the perfect winter fedora.

5. Nicholas Kirkwood 'Suede and glitter loafers'

this outfit might look a little much with all of the colors going on but i love the mix of prints and colors. it's clash in a good way and the black accessories tie it all together. i love the rich cobalt and the sparkly toes are just an extra fabulous detail.

6. Yves Saint Laurent 'Chyc velvet, satin and leather clutch'

how can you go wrong with ysl?

7. Jung-woo 'Umbrella with coffee holder'

for the woman on the go. until we learn how to grow extra hands, this umbrella is a God-send.

8. T by Alexander Wang 'Stretch-brocade soft-cup bra'

alexander wang is absolutely my favorite designer. he designs what women want to wear - or at least everything i'd want to wear. this bra is simple but stunning.

9. Smiths 'Rosebud salve'

this stuff is the answer to everything: chapped lips, dry hands, lotion, eye gloss, etc. a traveler's best friend.

10. Swiss Army 'Victorinox tomo in mint green'

it's always good to be prepared. and why not be fashionably cute while you're at it?

11. Globetrotter for J. Crew 'Luggage'

when i'm rich enough to afford it, all my luggage is gonna be from globetrotter. just gorgeous.

12. Kai 'Perfume'

my favorite. ever. clean and simple.

13. Diane von Fustenberg 'Heart print ear buds'

ears need some loving too.

14. Deborah Lippman 'Nail polish in bitches brew'

nothing like a good vampy polish.

15. Canon 'TS-E 45mm f/ 2.8'

when i travel, i love to rent out tilt shifts. once i can afford one, you can bet i'll be buying one for my kit.they have this dreamy quality that makes everything more romantic.

16. Roberu 'Leather compact camera strap'

good-quality and chic.

17. Brookfarm General Store 'Wallet'

a wallet fit for your teeny clutch on nights out.

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(red beach, panjin, china)

this beach is red because of a weed that grows in the alkaline rich soil. if you want to check it out, make sure to visit during the autumn because during the rest of the year, the weeds are green.

(the philippines, padawan islands)

there's nothing i love more than aquamarine, crystal clear water. kayaking through this water on a sunny day would be heaven for me.

(saguaro hotel, palm springs)

like the hotel from my technicolor dream! i think these colors would instantly put me in a daze of complete happiness, possibly even more so if i had a cocktail in hand.

marble caverns of lago carrera, xi region, chilean patagonia)

ever since i left chile a couple of years ago, i've been awaiting patiently for the time i'll be able to visit again. but this time, i'm making damn sure that i visit the patagonias! truly stunning.

(senegal's lake retba)

the french refer to this lake as 'lac rose' because it's pinker than any milkshake you could get! it's pink because of the harmless cyanobacteria that lives in the lake, and like the dead sea, this lake has a high salt content which allows you to float effortlessly on pink dreams.

(floating cinema, yao noi, thailand)

a new festival in thailand, organized by 'film on the rocks yao noi,' which commissioned architect ole scheeren to built this beauty, which he calls 'the archipelago cinema' and which he made completely out of recycled materials.

(huacachina, ica, peru)

an actual desert oasis. 

(fingal's cave, staffa, scotland)

set upon an uninhabited island, this cave is formed from hexagonally jointed basalt columns. the waves flowing through produce eerie sounds. 

(four seasons hotel, chiang saen, thailand)

elephants freely roam the property so you can enjoy breakfast in the company of these gentle giants. AMAZING.

(bruges, belgium)

cup of tea, sunrise, silence. sounds like my kind of vacation.

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And if you didn't know, I opened an Etsy shop not too long ago. It's been pretty exciting getting orders, shipping them out and getting some awesome feedback. If you haven't checked it out, be sure to do so and let me know what you think!

Anyways, I recently added some new things, including some vintage cupcake/ jewelry stands...

(cassiopeia)

a double layered necklace featuring varying shades of green amazonite stone on one chain and gold plated bars on another chain. all gold plated, enclosed with a lobster clasp.

(lita)

gold plated chain punctuated with a repeating pattern of gold plated beads and authentic white howlite stone.

(vintage cupcake stands: floral or taupe shamrock)

repurposed china that i have turned into adorable mini cake/ cupcake/ jewelry trays. one features a delicate floral pattern and the other features a super sweet shamrock pattern.

(vintage floral cupcake stand)

detailed shot of the floral pattern.

(lyra)

a delicate double stranded necklace. one layer features miniature mint-colored glass beads along with gold plated beads on gold plated chain. the other layer is a delicate chain embellished with micro gold beads.

(chevron)

the chevron trend, done simple. great for layering and sparkles like crazy!

(savai)

oversized graphite colored beads on gold plated chain, which is punctuated with gold plated bars.

Cancun Vacation Diary.

My latest vacation was nothing short of magical and filled with awe-inspiring views, have a peek for yourself :)

{heading out to isla mujeres and couldn't take my eyes off the turquoise waters}

{sun, sun, and more sun}

{my fave sunnies ever + delicious pina coladas = lovely mid-day siesta}

{rented a lensbaby composer for the trip, super dreamy and magical!}

{my family loves street side coconuts}

{pina con chile paletas - too bad they weren't as good as the ones I've had in LA before though...}

{beach bliss}

{sunny palms}

{always living for that pink sky}

{swimming and kayaking through stalagmite and stalactite caves makes for an adventure-filled day}

{driving towards adventure}

{my sister & I practicing our synchronized jumping at chichen itza, one of the new seven wonders of the world}

{chichen itza, too bad they don't let you climb it anymore...}

{sister & i at the ruins}

{a cenote, which are a result of limestone bedrock that has collapsed to form a large sinkhole. something from my dreams, basically.}

{local kids diving into the cenote}