NYFW 2019 Recap + Mini NYC Guide

Happy Friday! It’s been a busy past few weeks especially with all the New York Fashion Week festivities, but I’m back today to breakdown every single look I wore and to share a little mini city guide! NYC is one of my absolute fave cities in the world, and it’s unfortunate that I don’t get to visit as much as I’d like to. This year, I took a different approach to fashion week and spent more time enjoying the city, meeting with my favorite brands, and shooting a ton of content. I did attend some really great shows, but made sure not to overpack my schedule - and in the end, I’m so happy with how the whole trip turned out.

Above Outfit:

One Teaspoon Jacket (runs big wearing XS) | Cami NY Bodysuit | Rag & Bone OLD jeans (similar here and here) | Steve Madden Sandals |

All the outfits that I wore throughout my time in NYC are linked on this post for you with a few additional ones on my LikeToKnow.It account (here).

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As promised, I kept all my outfits super attainable this season since you guys are always asking about more affordable pieces and looks. I pulled a ton of favorites from Vici Dolls and mixed them with some of my favorite heels and accessories. This bright pink skirt was one of my favorites! If you’re interested in any of my Vici Doll outfits, you can use the code LUCYSWHIMS20 at checkout to save an additional 20% off.

Where to Stay

During this trip, I stayed at NoMo SoHo, which I love for its beautiful entrance and convenient location. SoHo is one of my favorite neighborhoods because of all the cobblestone streets and amazing stores to shop, restaurants and it just really gives you that NYF feel. I also highly recommend The James Hotel SoHo for the incredible views and aesthetic! It’s where I normally stay but we needed a room with two beds this time and they don’t have that option FYI! They also have the best happy hour for wine lovers. If you’re into that uptown vibe, Viceroy Central Park (now called Le Meridien New York) is a short walk to all the Fifth Avenue shops and it’s right across the street from Central Park (my fave!). It was decorated by Kelly Wearstler and is to die! I also love The Bowery, The Baccarat, Ludlow Hotel, and Sixty SoHo.

Vici Dolls Leopard Dress - save 20% with "LUCYSWHIMS20” | Similar Belt (Here too) | Prada Cahier Bag

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Coffee & Brunch Spots

Coffee is a fashion week must-have. I always crab a cup from La Colombe - they have 8 locations spread conveniently throughout the city. It gets busy but the coffee is SO good! Get the oat latte draft! When I feel like scaling back on caffeine, I’ll go for matcha at Cha Cha Matcha. It’s an instagram pic favorite for sure!

For a quick brunch bite, The Egg Shop and The Butcher’s Daughter are hands down my favorites. You have to get the friend plantains & avocado toast if you go Butcher’s Daughter. Sadelle’s is also super delish!

Similar Red Blazer - save 20% with "LUCYSWHIMS20” | Vici Dolls Muscle Tank - save 20% with "LUCYSWHIMS20” | Vici Dolls Skirt (runs large, size down) - save 20% with "LUCYSWHIMS20” | Similar Lace Bra | Stuart Weitzman Heels

Favorite Restaurants

One of the reasons why I love NYC so much because there’s no shortage of delicious restaurants. As much as I want to try out new places whenever I go back, I have a few tried-and-true that I’m never without. My mind is flooded with options, but I’m going to narrow it down to a few options for you guys.

Balthazar - I NEVER leave NYC without a visit. It’s a traditional French kitchen that serves up a wide variety of fresh seafood and pastries that are made fresh daily. I always start with the Balthazar Salad and a martini!

Buddakan - If you love Asian cuisine, Buddakan won’t disappoint. I love the vibe, the flavors, and the various dishes, which makes it perfect place for groups. AND it happens to be the Sex in The City restaurant, you know the one! ;)

The Polo Bar - The Polo Bar is so exquisite and always makes me feel extra chic. They offer an elevated take on classic American dishes and the flavors are right on par.

Cami NYC Dress | IRO Leather Jacket (Similar Here) | Alexander Wang Sandals | Quay Sunglasses | Prada Shoulder Bag

More Restaurants… :)

Quality Meats - This steakhouse is great for dinner dates and small groups. They make some of the most flavorful steaks I’ve had.

Locanda Verde - NYC has tons of great options for Italian food, and this one is of course one of them. The rustic atmosphere is super cute and feels so classy. And the food is amazing!

Nobu - You can never go wrong with Nobu wherever you are in the world. The food and service always exceeds my expectations.

Socialite Bodysuit (Similar Here) | Retrofete Skirt | Crossbody (Similar here, and here) | Alexander Wang Sandals

Mylos Estiatorio - Whenever I’m in the mood for fresh mediterranean flavors, this is my go-to spot. They fly in fresh fish daily from around the world - I don’t think it gets fresher than this!

Scarpetta - Classic. Get the spaghetti and the lamb!

Beauty & Essex - This place is such a sexy night out vibe! They have some great vegan options and the cocktails are spot on!

Lafayette 148 NEW YORK Jacket (Similar here, and here) | Abercrombie and Fitch Tank | AGOLDE Skirt | Tony Bianco Heels | Quay Sunglasses | Fendi Shoulder Bag (Similar here, and here)

Thai Villa - For traditional Thai food that isn’t overly priced, Thai Villa is my go-to. The interior decor is stunning and the value you get for what you pay can’t really be beat.

Prince Street Pizza - You can’t go to NYC and not get pizza! Prince Street Pizza makes the best! The dough is light and crispy and doesn't leave you feeling gross. The lines can get long, but it’s 100% worth it.

Frenchette - This upscale bistro offers a mix of modern and traditional French fare. The food is so good, but the wine is on another level.

Additional favorites: Cecconi’s, Ippudo, 4 Charles Street, Bond Street, Nusr-Et, and Uva.

Plaid Blazer | ALC Pants | Christian Louboutin Pumps | Shoulder Bag (Similar here, and here) | Quay Sunglasses

Show Highlights

Now for the show highlights, I attended Self-Portrait, and as expected, it showcased some of the most beautifully structured dresses. I took mental note of all the utility accents which I naturally gravitate towards. I’m so glad it’s going to be HUGE next spring. I also got to see the Rebecca Minkoff presentation - it was a symbol of feminism in its finest form (loved the mom and baby installation). And then it concluded with Cinq A Sept, which was brimming with vibrant colors and flowy fabrics.

NYFW is the best time to network with brands. Since most of our work as influencers is done digitally, we rarely ever get that face time. It’s so important so I was happy that I got to catch up with my favorite brands like Cami NYC (you guys know how much I obsess over their camis). I also had productive meetings with Marissa Web and Retrofete.

LaMarque Leather Jacket | Cinq A Sept Cami | Alexander Wang Sandals | Prada Shoulder Bag | Quay Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick

That basically sums up my NYFW SS20 trip. If you happen to visit the city with extra time to spare, be sure to stop by The High Line and Dumbo - both are so picturesque and make for really amazing photos (on and off the gram)!

XO, Lucy

What I Packed for Spain

Hey ladies! I got a lot of questions for what I packed for this monthlong trip to Spain without lugging 18 suitcases with us! I had to be really strategic because I wasn’t just packing for myself but also 3 other people and I wanted to stay married! My husband hates dealing with luggage so I wanted to be smart and hello marital bliss ha! Our Itinerary was packed with a lot of different locations and activities. On the agenda we had a family wedding and ton of formal events around it, a week in San Sebastian with lots of touristing and fine dining and finally island beach life time in Formentera.

My strategy for packing you might notice was to start with choosing a color palette so that I could mix and match and make countless outfits. I went with black, white, brown tones and of course denim. Layering in a few pops of red here and there.

Finally, I also included my beauty routine because it did change a bit for the heat and humid climate.

Hope this all helps get you summer travel ready! Where are you guys headed off to this summer?

XO, Lucy

Available outfit details linked below within sections! :)

LIGHT JACKETS FOR LAYERING

Summer in Spain is dry hot, but the evenings are cooler, so I don’t bring too many jackets. However, at least one blazer is essential because there is power in a perfectly fitting piece! Brining a blazer literally saved me in San Sebastian because I did ‘t realize how cold it was going to be in this northern city! I ended up wearing it over everything as a jacket! Layered over my sundresses and paired causally with denim. I also packed a my army jacket. During the day i wrapped it around my waist with shorts and tanks and would just easily throw it on when the evening got chilly. If you don’t have an army jacket I’d suggest a light jean jacket because it literally goes with everything! Lastly, I packed my white leather moto instead of my normal black to keep it summer and for cocktail events and a a couple of nights that we went bar hopping with the cousins! I also wore it on the plane.

EASY BASICS

When traveling, I always opt for on-trend, effortless basics that are easy to mix and match together. That usually includes tons of lace camis, tees, and bodysuits that can be paired with denim or dressed up with skirts. This is really key for me since it helps to minimize luggage space.

DENIM

I practically live in denim so you bet I’ll bring a few pairs to rotate through. I’ve been obsessed with high-waisted styles that are looser around the thigh and bum areas. They’re perfect for off-duty style and look great with heels or flats. Denim cutoffs will also be essential for lazy days on the beach and when it comes to shorts i like to opt for a more loose effortless style. I brought these and these and I went up a size to make sure they fit was easy to transition from day to night. In my opinion shorts that are too tight just come across too sexy for a dressed up vibe or night time. Gotta keep it classy ladies! :)

SUMMER DRESSES

There’s nothing as easy as a summer dress from day to night. I per usual gravitate towards neutral and black but I did throw in some colot too!

SWIMWEAR AND COVER UPS

I’m really having a moment with high waist swim bottoms right now, feels like a retro understated sexy vibe! I’ve also worn these cover up wrap pants almost every day in Formentera! Buying them in more colors for summer. They would also be so cute worn with a bodysuit for evening resort style.

COMFY SHOES

Anytime I’m traveling, I want to explore as much as possible, which calls for comfy shoes. I’m a fan of espadrilles and slides because they’re so simple yet chic - and don’t take up a ton of space either. I also jumped on the dad sneaker trend and LOVE! I wore these a ton to explore San Sebastian with jeans and denim minis! I even dressed them up for a date night in San Sebastian! And because i spaced bringing a simple sandal I picked these up while in Zaragoza and LOVED! They have the elegant look of the Hermes sandals everyone is wearing but priced just right! They are SO comfortable I wore them every day back and forth to the beach.

PARTY SHOES

Simple, classy heels are also essential for special occasions and dressier dinners that come up. Whenever I’m traveling, I’ll go for the most versatile option, which is usually a black ankle strap heel or a pair of nude pumps. You really can’t go wrong with either of those.

THE ACCESSORIES

A super easy and fun way to put the finishing touches on any outfit is through accented accessories. My favorites pieces for vacation outside of shoes/handbags are sunnies, belts and scarves!

Belts are one accessory that gets overlooked but trust me it will completely change your outfits and give them new life! I never travel without these 3 types of belts!

1. Wide High Waist Belt: This is such a go to for me and you’ve seen me style this type of belt timeless times. Cinched over a blazer, over a dress or over an oversized white shirt (so effortless). Love this one and this one is really similar to mine.

2. Western Belt: I love this style of belt with jeans or shorts and an easy tee! perfectly elevated!

3. Statement Logo Belt: This is your bold belt that is perfect for cocktail or evening events. If you want to splurge you can go for the classic Gucci belt. For a better price I loved this bold red belt, gives the looks of Gucci without the price tag. And I loved the bold color for a pop!

COCKTAIL HOUR

As I mentioned we had a family wedding so there was a lot of cocktail events surrounding it. I like to keep things sleek and sphosticated for cocktail events and always gravitate for black no matter what the occasion. Case and point my above look that I wore to my cousins wedding! For the rehearsal dinner I wore this jumpsuit and layered this jacket over it. I wasn’t able to get a pic but will photograph soon back home! PS this jumpsuit is life and such a great price and DOESN’T wrinkle!

SUMMER BEAUTY ESSENTIALS

I’ve been a skincare fanatic lately especially since I was breaking out earlier this year. On a daily basis, I never go without sunscreen, moisturizer, and of course bronzer. And when I’m traveling, especially for longer periods, I always pack an exfoliator and face mask to make sure I don’t fall off the wagon of my routine. I love my Dr.Gross Exfoliator satchels because they are so easy to pack! If you’re curious about the at home skincare routine, check it out here.

Taking Spring Style to Iceland & My Tips to Styling White Denim!

Hi ladies! I am so excited to share this post all about my recent visit to Iceland! To be honest I am not a super outdoorsy person and I left Alaska for a reason, I do NOT like the cold so Iceland wasn’t really on my radar of places to visit. BUT of course I have seen all the magical photos, the black lava beaches, the wild horses, I mean Game of Thrones is filmed there! And of course let’s not forget The Blue Lagoon!

As you girls know Erica my bestie from Fashioned Chic Styling and I help each other out with projects and trips. So when she asked if I could go with her to Iceland and help her of course said yes! I mean when am I getting another chance right?! While I was there I took the opportunity to shoot some new exclusive spring pieces from my favorite retailer Intermix, with the stunning background of the Blue Lagoon! Yes that is the actual color of the lagoon!

I decided to go with some super high rise white flares to change things up a bit and loved the unique flattering design. White jeans are hard to pull off but a flare is the perfect option for white.

Style Tip: When styling white jeans I always go up a size so that the fit is a bit looser on the thighs and bum. Also opt for a high rise! Way more flattering and lengthening!

Of course I had to add this Blondie tee to give a little rock and roll edge. I can’t get enough band tees! Then I finished my look with this gorgeous cropped cardigan. I fell in love with the color and also thought it’s be so chic over a simple black slip dress for cocktails. Lastly I added these rose gold pumps to peep out of my flares for a finishing touch. All these pieces are exclusive to Intermix so they’re super special and limited in quantities. Meaning you won’t see everyone else rocking the same pieces, love that! :)

Our Stay

Now back to my stay in Iceland. We stayed at the beautiful The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Resort and this place is nothing short of magical! Seriously this is probably the most impressive place I have ever stayed at! This modern gem is literally in the Blue Lagoon and boasts one of the most incredible spas I have even been too. Modern design and every detail worth the price.

I would definitely say that if you want to experience the Blue Lagoon the only way to do so is either staying at The Retreat or at their more affordable sister property The Silica Hotel because they are literally ON the blue lagoon and all their amenities are designed to enjoy the lagoon and intergrated into the spa.

Speaking of the spa, if you visit you have to do the In Water signature Massage, you are literally flaoting in the Blue Lagoon while getting a full body massage! Incredible! Then spend the rest of the day indulging in the Blue Lagoon Ritual; a three step self treatment and all the spa amenities.

For Dining:

We ate at The Lava Restaurant that is one of the most unique fine dining experiences I’ve had and ate Birch juniper cured arctic char and Liquorice, skyr ice cream, super yum!

Also try the Spa Restaurant for light healthy food.

This was such a short trip that I wish I could have done so much more. But it will just have to wait until my next visit and there will be a next visit! Just maybe in the Spring or summer next time! ;)

XO, Lucy

Thank you Intermix for sponsoring this post.

TEE: Madeworn Blondie Tee

JEANS: Veronica Beard High Rise Flares here (run big size down) and love this cropped version

CARDIGAN: Intermix Exclusive Cardigan

PUMPS: Jimmy Choo Rose Gold Pumps

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Spring Break in the Bahamas

Hi guys, happy Taco Tuesday! I am so excited to share this post because it is all about spring feels and my recent trip to the Bahamas! One of the things I am most grateful for is the amazing destinations I get to visit and the wonderful experiences that i never would have dreamed possible! Last week was nothing short of magical!

We started our girls getaway in Miami for a few days and had such a blast! Miami is one of my all time favorite cities, it oozes sexy tropical vibes! I have some friends there and it was so great to catch up. Next we visited the magical Bakers Bay Resort and where hosted by our dear friend Ivana in her home for the rest of our getaway! We took a private sea plane to the island; a total first for us and so crazy exciting! We spent our days by the pool drinking rose and enjoying the laid back island life and of course taking tons of photos and being creative together.

When I was shopping for this trip the first place I went to was Intermix because they seriously have the best selection for vacation vibez. Their spring picks are on trend, effortless and so easy to mix into my already existing wardrobe.

For a visit to the cutest tequila bar I wore it with this Asymmetrical mini in my favorite color ever, army green! I really gravitate to army green for vacation as it pairs like a neutral but still feels light enough for resort. My favorite thing I picked up was this cute Intermix Exclusive cropped white tee! I know it sounds too simple BUT let me tell you about the power of a perfectly fitting white tee! I love the updated cropped shape and it is so soft with the best drape. I ended up wearing it in every way possible! I even wore it as a beach cover up when my shoulders got a bit burned ha! I then finished the look with easy patent plexi wedges, a trend that is all the rage right now. I wore these from beach to cocktails, super comfortable and so easy to walk in. And in the evening to watch the sunset I did switch to my new Golden Goose sneakers that I have been wearing non stop!

I also wanted to share some of my favorite vacation ready pieces in case you have any upcoming trips coming up!! ;)

Cheers,

Lucy

Thank you Intermix for partnering on this post.

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TEE: Intermix Exclusive THEE Perfect White tee

SKIRT: Derek Lam Asymmetrical Skirt

SANDALS: Maryam Nassir Zadeh Pantent Sandals

JEWELRY: Armer Del Amour (Get 10% off with code LUCY10)

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Escape to Valle De Guadalupe with Intermix

Does anyone else get a major Spring itch to travel right about this time of year?! Like, I just need a break from reality and an adventure! One of the things I love most about living is Southern California is how easy it is to escape on a quick getaway to so many amazing destinations and all just a few hours away. This weekend the bestie and I decided to visit one of my FAVORITE destinations, Bruma in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja Mexico for a little spring wine tasting. If you aren’t familiar with Valle de Guadalupe let me introduce you, Valle is Mexican wine and culinary country and one to not be missed! It’s just a little under 2 hours from San Diego and so perfect for a quick getaway!

We stayed at the beautiful Hotel Bruma Casa 8 — talk about an escape to paradise. Set in the Guadelupe valley, this boutique hotel doubled as a winery (double win!!) and we immediately fell in love with the breathtaking views, peaceful atmosphere and utter beauty that surrounded us. By day, we hit the wineries and explored the Mexican terrain and then by night we ate at some of the most amazing restaurants I’ve ever been to — one of our favorites Fauna, was even awarded the best restaurant in Mexico and we agree!! And OMG . you guys they have the cutest little mascot! Scroll down to see my new cutie friend!

With all of this traveling and beautiful excursions, I had to ensure I had the perfect fashion pieces to marry it to. That said, finding the perfect pieces that are in seasonal style AND cope with the weather wherever I travel is not the easiest task! One of the biggest trends this Spring is animal print, and I am SO here for it because you can find animal print in everything from shoes, bags, clothing and even headbands. Since springtime in Valle de Guadalupe is pretty chilly, I wanted to pair this trend with the cooler weather and turned to one of my favorite and go-to retailers, Intermix, to do just that. If you’ve been following me for a while or are new to my blog (hi hi new friends) you know Intermix is one of my go to places to shop for because I can always find something special that no other retailer carries!  They have such a killer selection of exclusives and I LOVE their Intermix private label.  I own this sweater and LOVE!

Ok, now back to the animal print… As I knew we’d be walking around in the rugged wine terrain, I went with these insanely cool Golden Goose Sneakers that I had been fawning over for months! They were the perfect chic-but-comfortable addition to every outfit during my trip. Even in my day to day life, I live in sneakers BUT I like them to have personality; case and point animal print sneaks for the win! I get a lot of questions if Golden Goose sneaks are worth the investment and let me just tell you YES! They look effortless with skirts, jeans, dresses and just add so much to a look. I wear them so much that it’s a no brainer investment and the fact that these are exclusive makes them extra special! I did a little pattern mix with this cozy zebra print cardigan that I’m totally going to pair with my leather pants and heels a date night in the city! I decide on a chic sleeveless bodysuit to give me shape and because I can easily wear this bodysuit all summer and spring.

Lastly you know I love my denim all day everyday and these FRAME jeans are so good! Loving the heavy distressing and light blue wash, so perfect for traveling everywhere this spring!

So where are you escaping this Spring?  I’ve got you covered with all my favorites Intermix Exclusive pieces, scroll down to see my picks!

Cheers ladies and stay tuned for my next adventure! So excited to share this upcoming trip you guys, it’s an epic place!

XO, Lucy

Thank you Intermix for sponsoring this post

SWEATER: Intermix Exclusive Private Label Zebra Cardigan, size down I’m in the Petite

BODYSUIT: Intermix Private Label Bodysuit

JEANS: FRAME Denim Exclusives

SNEAKERS: Golden Goose Leopard Low-tops Exclusives I took a 1/2 size up

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LONDON Fashion Week Recap

London Fashion Week Recap!

Hi Ladies! As promised here is my London Fashion Week Recap! Where we stayed, what we did, what we ate, what to skip, all my favorite moments and of course what I wore!

First of all I have to tell you that this was my first time in London and honestly I had no real inclination to visit London before this! I’m not sure why but I guess I didn’t know what to expect. I pictured very proper (hhmm uppetty people), maybe a little to preppy for me and boy was I happily surprised. I seriously fell in love with everything about London! The people where so incredibly warm and fun. I’ve never been called darling or love more in my life, ha! The city itself is so easy to navigate and the fact that we speak the same language makes is such a no brainer.

Ok so here’s the deets… Where We Stayed

We found this super reasonable hotel in the Soho area called Hotel Indigo. This was a long trip for me, I was gone 14 days and I’ll be honest that is a BIG expense so I did not want to break the bank. We had also heard that hotel rooms where really SMALL so since I was sharing a room with 2 other gfs I wanted to take that into account. We where so happy when we arrived and had a huge room! It was modern, clean and you couldn’t beat the location. Its’ in a really busy plaza that was def not our speed, think Times Square BUT we where a 10min walk max to everything we wanted to be around. Coffee Shops, Restaurants, Shopping, everything! We did explore the Mayfair area for hotels but it was out of our budget this time and a little more sleepy then what we wanted for our first trip. :) Anyway, our stay was great! Every photo you see in this post was taken in the area of the hotel with the below literally steps away from it to give you a visual.

SHOPPING:

Ok the shopping is insane in London! Literally ever store you have ever wanted to visit is there! It is a bit more expensive though except if you are shopping luxury you get a nice price break when you show your passport. Just make sure to arrive at the airport early because this is where you will claim your tac refund. Have your receipts and passport ready to show and it’s a 10 minute line for your refund.

These where in my opinion The Best Shopping destinations:

1. Carnaby Street: This is in the Soho Area and soo charming and alley way cute. Tons of great little coffee shops, pubs and restaurants here too. The stores a bit more independent and unique. Pop into Kingly Court, there’s a really cute pastry shop that is to die and grab a cocktail and sit in the courtyard.

2. Regent Street: You’ll find big box stores here. All Saints, Zara, Anthropologie, Stuart Weitzman, Liberty London, Reiss, SANDRO and so on…. The architecture is stunning and worth just walking around and window shopping for sure.

3. Covent Garden: I was so sad to not make it here but if you want hip fashion, unique gifts, rare sweets or one-off handmade jewelry, is a great place to explore. 

4. Notting Hill: This was cute for a half day trip. No more then that in my opinion. We walked the whole things and most of the stores are the same, kind of a bazaar feel with lots of moroccan jewelry and accesories and band tee’s for days. There is an All Saints there but aside from that I wasn’t impressed. Sorry!
   

5. Liberty of London and Harrods: For me if I’m going to shop out of the country and lug these items back with me it’s either luxury pieces or something I can’t get at home easily. I loved Liberty of London and Harrods for these options. Both stores feel so iconic and special that just wondering around there is super fun! Everything from unique beauty finds to jewelry galore! and incredible fashion and curated brands! While I was at Liberty I happened across the Maria Tash boutique that I have been trying to get my hands on forever! Maria Tash makes incredible jewelry and also creates the beautiful piercings for the jewelry. They have an expert team of piercers and so many unique pieces. Think a dainty constellation of gorgeous jewelry for your ears! I really wanted to get basically a chandelier in mine but then reality bit at the price tag was almost $2500! So yeah I edited that down real quick! I ended up getting a couple new earring/piercings and I’m addicted. I’ll show a detail pic soon!

Where We Ate

OK this list is long but I will give you the highlights and steer you away from one that I think was a waste. Food is very important to us! For me waiting out is my social hour, I don’t really go to clubs so a great dinner with great aesthetics is my social life! LOL! I asked all my followers for recommendations and these are what we narrowed it down to and loved.

1. Dishoom; this was our fist dinner out and it did not disappoint! This was recommended more then any other restaurant and I can see why. London has a huge Indian community and you can find SO many great spots but Dishoom was such a standout! The food and cocktail where amazing and there was so many tasty vegetarian options that my two veggie friends didn’t feel like they missed out like you sometimes do at restaurants. The ambiance is more casual but super lively. It was packed so go early or make a reservation. LOVED!

2. HIX: This was a cool little spot that we went to for a cheese plate and martinis. Both where awesome and we love a good cheese plate!

3. Opso Restaurant: This was a recommendation from a fellow blogger and it did not disappoint! Amazing Mediterranean food done so well! THis is my favorite kind of foos so I was in my happy place. It’s intimate and has a really cute bar. HIGHLY recommend. You’ll get to try a bunch of small plates and eat family style, the best way to eat!

4. The Ivy Brasserie: Total hip spot with a DJ and the decor is beautiful! Also really busy so make a reservation. The favorites for this restaurant where the…

5. SKETCH: Ok this place was tricky because their website is like being in Alice in Wonderland, its so whimsical but hard to navigate in my opinion. Anyway, we had intended to visit this restaurant for high noon tea but apparently ended up at another of their 5 restaurants within the space. AND the restaurant was a fine dining restaurant so much more of a deep dive dinner experience then the fun dessert we where hoping for. BUT the place is beautiful, the food incredible BUT make sure you are adventurous in your food tastes. Things on the menu include frog legs, quail, foix grass, rabbit and so on. There is also a minimum you MUST order so be prepared to spend some $$$$. Definitely worth visiting but I want you to be prepared. Overall each of the numerous restaurants is gorgous, aesthetically incredible, presentation is epic and totally worth the experience.

6. Sushi Samba; SKIP! Totally overrated and I honestly have was better sushi in San Diego! I don’t know about you but I am not a fan of sushi covered in mayonnaise or deep fried! Keep my fish fresh, clean and with ingredients that highlight the fish not cover it. They also tended to get really creative with the composition of dishes but using the same ingredients over and over and just not well executed. Lot’s of sweet sauces and the such. Crumbly stuff that’s meant to look like dirt but is actually ground up seeds…not for me! Ok I’ll trow them a bone and say the views where stunning, maybe go for a cocktail instead. It’s got a hot club on the weekends that looked pretty happening and the elevator ride is something crazy, in a cool way unless you are scared of heights like me!!!!

7. We are coffee snobs so this was important for us! I think the number 1 fave was Soho Grind! Loved and they had the almond milk I like, and this is hugely important to me! Great coffee and super cute!
   
   

MY LOOKS:

OUTFIT #1: MILLY sweater, MILLY Pants, Tony Bianco Booties, Fendi Kan Bag here and here, Hat similar here, Sunglasses Quay After Hours worn in all pics

OUTFIT#2: VICI Sequins Tank similar here, VICI High Waist jeans here, Free People Bralette here, Saint Laurent Pumps here and here, Fendi Kan Bag here in black and for great price here, Tuxedo Blazer similar here, Jewelry Parpala jewelry and Via Savienne

OUTFIT #3: Acne Studios Sweater here and here, Levis Jeans here, Chloe Rylee Boots here and similar for better $$ here and here, Chanel Bag here and here or similar for better price here

OUTFIT #4: Free People Sweater here and here, Rag and Bone Leather Skinnies here on sale until 10/4! and here for a great deal! , Saint Laurent Pumps here and here, Fendi Kan Handbag here and for better price $$ here

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A Visit to Lake Arrowhead Village with Shalice Noel

A Visit to Lake Arrowhead with Shalice Noel

This is a different kind of post for me and I hope you enjoy it as much as I loved putting it together. I'm letting you in on my more casual and off duty style and life. A few weeks back my family and our dear friends took a long weekend to visit Lake Arrowhead Village and The Shalice Noel A Frame. This trip was very intentional as I knew I had crazy travel for fashion weeks around the corner. I wanted time with loved ones, time to read and relax and fill up my love tank sort of speak. ;) I am so grateful to Shalice Noel for offering up her new and beautifully renovated A Frame to us. What a perfect place to recharge and make memories.

We cooked at home in this beautiful kitchen. The husbands where in charge of breakfast the mamas in charge of wine time and dinners! We did go out a couple times for dinner but the place worth mentioning is LouEddie Pizza, super yum and fresh! Get there early, there was a 2 hour wait! This article is good resource for restaurants in the area too.

As far as things to do in Lake Arrowhead this article was a great resource. We visited the cutest Lake Arrowhead Village and I had no idea! There’s a mini amusement park with rides and all sorts of games. The kids loved it! We also found that they a live music concert series with 80’s cover bands. So campy and fun! We brought blankets and wine to lounge and enjoy. Get there early to get your spot, it got super crowded in the summer and holidays. We took one day and went to one of the local beach clubs. Kids also loved that. You need a membership and Shalice had one that she kindly extended to us. There’s also this nearby waterpark that looked super fun but we ran out of time.

Lake Arrowhead is such a great destination is you are looking to recharge, get in nature a bit, maybe do some hikes and in the winter time go skying! Perfect quick trip year around. We normally visit Big Bear for a long Thanksgiving weekend but this year we are thinking Lake Arrowhead instead!

The best part of this trip was hands down spending precious time with my little family and my dear friends. Truly priceless! Wait, did I mention that The Shalice Noel A Frame sleeps 12 people! We where a group of 9 and had plenty of room!

Cheers ladies and do let me know if you’d like to see more posts like this!? Would love to hear your thoughts.

XO, Lucy

This is my bestie Mahjuba who is an amazing personal stylist BTW! Catch her here if you’re local to San Diego! XO

TANK: Treasure & Bond here and I own EVERY color! BRALETTE: Anine Bing here SKIRT: old similar here

JEWELRY: Parpala Jewelry 20%off with code FAVORITEWHIMS HEADSCARF: Free People

JOGGERS: Leimere Cashmere Joggers HOODIE: Leimere Cashmere Hoodie BRALETTE: Anine Bing

TANK: Spell Byron Tank BRALETTE: Anine Bing here JEANS: One Teaspoon ON SALE!

TANK: Current Elliot here and here CARDIGAN: Topshop here and ON SALE JEANS: DL1961 size up! BRALETTE: Anine Bing here JEWELRY: Parpala Jewelry 20%off with code FAVORITEWHIMS

NYFW Trend Alert-Logo Mania

NYFW Trend Alert-Logo Mania

Hi ladies!  I’m finally home from NYFW and LFW and what a whirlwind it was!  I loved every minute of it, so much energy and inspiration everywhere.  One of my favorite trends that I spotted during NYFW was the use of “logo mania” from everything from sweaters, belts to handbags.  This is not your logo’s of the past but a modern and in a way understated.  This trend will add just the right amount of interest to your looks. My favorite way to style “logo mania” is by keeping the rest of the look clean and more polished so we don’t end up looking like a billboard.  Less is more! For me a great logo handbag is the best way to introduce this trend and still invest in something that is going to last you for season after season.  One of the places I love shopping for these kind of pieces especially investment handbags is ebay!  AND my exact Fendi Kan handbag is listed on ebay at literally almost 40% off the retail price, amazing!!!  I talked to you guys about ebay in this past post but today I’m going to show some of the best deals for ''logo mania" for a fraction of the price you’d pay retail.  I’m doing all the work for you and showing you a roundup of the most killer deals on luxury items like that elusive Gucci GG belt, the Gucci Tee that I NEED that you can only find on ebay at this price.  You are going to freak when you see the amazing deals on what is currently the hottest logo handbag brand, Fendi bags!  Check out these deals!!!!  Ok, can you tell I’m excited!

But first I want to give you some tips to shop on ebay because I know it can be overwhelming.

• Use the Search Bar and be very specific with your search words.  For example if you’re looking for a handbag use brand and the style f handbag…  for this one I searched the Fendi Kan Bag.

• Use the filters option, this will really help narrow down the search of the items you are looking for.

• Condition Filter, you can set this to new/used and if you don’t mind purchasing a gently used item you can really save by choosing used!!

• Buy It Now filter; if you find exactly what you are looking for you can hit BUY IT NOW and instantly buy your items before it sells out because things do really sell fast!

• Guaranteed Delivery Filter;  this is great if you are in a pinch and want something ASAP you can adjust your shipping from 1-4 days!  That is seriously fast shipping! The last item i ordered from ebay arrived in seriously 2 days before I had to fly out, incredible right!?

Special thanks to ebay for partnering on this post.

SWEATER:  Free People Turtleneck similar here and here

PANTS:  Rag & Bone Leather Pants here and here

HANDBAG:  Fendi Kan get it while you can here!

SHOES:  Saint Laurent similar here and here

SUNGLASSES:  Quay After Hours

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MILLY Goes to the Bahamas!

Hi guys!  It's finally here, my Bahamas recap post!  I can't believe it was almost a month ago that I was basking in white sand beaches with my MILLY family!  The best part of this trip was that I got to experience such a beautiful destination with the bestie and got a chance to meet some awesome other bloggers!  We stayed at the gorgeous Baha Mar Resorts which is nothing short of spectacular and has every amenity you could think of.  

One thing I have to share about the Bahamas is how incredibly nice the people are.  Seriously though, it is at the top of my list of destinations with my family because it felt so hospitable.  

This weekend with MILLY included everything from private island getaways, amazing fine dining, dancing at the club until 2am and of course a lot of fun in the sun!  All while wearing gorgeous MILLY Resort and Cabana Collection, pinch me moments!  Thank you so much MILLY babes and Baha Mar Resorts for an incredible experience!  Where and when is our next #MILLYmoment? 

As always I have included links to exact or similar pieces for every look, scroll down! 

XO, Lucy

Thank you so much MILLY and Baha Mar Resorts for an amazing trip!

Look #2

Look #3

Look #4

Look #5

Look #6

Look #7

All the Milly Babes!  Loved getting to know you girls!  XO

OUTFIT DETAILS

1. MILLY Silk Bias Dress    Alexander Wang Sandals   Alexander Wang Bag old similar here and here
2. MILLY One Shoulder Bikini Top   MILLY St Lucia Bikini Bottom   Sunglasses Quay Australia
3. MILLY Lace top similar here   Leather Shorts similar here and here   Alexandre Birman Sandals, Sunglasses Quay After Hours, Chloe Nile Bag
4. MILLY Palm Suit in blue   MILLY Katrina Maxi Cover Up   Sunglasses Quay Australia
5. MILLY Salty Tank   MILLY Bikini Top   MILLY Bikini Bottom
6. MILLY Palm Tie One Piece in black here and MILLY Palm One Piece in blue here
7. MILLY Cropped Cami Top similar here    MILLY Natalie Pants   Gucci Marmont Bag   Aquazzura Platforms similar here

Tulum Outfit and Trip Recap

Hi Guys!  The last few months have been a whirlwind!  From a trip to Tulum in early February then straight to New York for fashion week, I am just now catching my breath! 

I promised you an outfit  and trip recap from Tulum which we absolutely loved and are already planning another visit to!  So here it is, better late then never!  We hadn't taken a family trip in almost 2 years so this was way overdue and totally worth the wait.  

We split our time between Playa Del Carmen and Tulum since we had 9 days.  I got a lot of questions about where we stayed so here's a little insight in case you are planning a trip to the area....

 In Playa Del Carmen we stayed at the Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen.  It's big hotel with all the bells and whistles.  It was perfect to start our trip because I had some work on the front end to take care of and this property had so many activities to keep the kiddos entertained including a kids camp that you could drop them off at for the day!!  They also had so many great food options that we never had to leave the property.  The beach and pools are stunning too! 

 In Tulum we stayed at a new property called Kai Hotel.  These are your own little bungalows that are so charming!  You are steps from the beach and your own outdoor shower and dining area.  The cutest porch swing and just tropical charm for days!  They have two restaurants and the one on the beach was amazing with awesome vegetarian options, by far a favorite!  The caveat is that you are far off from the main downtown area of Tulum so you have to take a taxi or ride a bike into town. Bikes would be so fun but tough for us with kids.   And you'll def want to go into town because that's where all the action is!  It worked out for us because we really wanted to disconnect and only went into town on 2 of the 5 days we where there.  It is also a brand new property so they are still working out some kinks. 

For our next trip I have Nomade Tulum, Casa Malca and Coco Tulum on my list of must stays!  We visited all the properties for shoots and for drinks or dinner and they are all epic gorgeous!

Now to the outfits!  Scroll trough to see all my looks from the trip including all the shopping links!  I also got sooo many questions about my beauty routine that I thought I'd include those too including my absolute favorite self tanner!  

XO, Lucy

Swimsuit one Piece

Janessa Leone Hat

Milly Top

Milly Wide Leg Trousers

Staud Macrame Bucket Bag

Milly Ruffle Swimsuit

Staud Macrame Bucket Bag

Sonix Kyoto Sunglasses

Button Up Shirt similar here

Lace Bralette similar here

 And Other Stories Skirt with Beaded Belt

Sam Edelman Bow Slides

Chloe Bag

Amuro Official Dress here

Sincerely Jules Cami similar here

MLM Ruffles Shorts similar here

Janessa Leone Hat

Sam Edelman Sequins Espadrilles

Staud Macrame Bucket Bag

Milly One Piece Suit

Sunglasses

Sincerely Jules Dress, love this one!

Janessa Leone Hat

VICI Sweater here and get 20% off with code LUCYSWHIMS

YSL Slides

VICI Dress here use code LUCYSWHIMS for 20% off

All Jewelry from Parpala Jewelry, get 20% off with Code Favoritewhims20

 

VACATION BEAUTY

I wanted to share my hot weather vacation beauty routine because it's quite different from my daily and I discovered some awesome products that I LOVE!

I love this self tanner for my body and have been using it for years now, 2 times a week!  And this is the self tanner that I use on just my face.  I just mix in a few drops into my moisturizer until I achieve the color I like and then alternate days on/off.  Love it and so convenient!

I am obsessed with this glow primer!  Gives a subtle glow and blurs fine lines and flaws.  I am especially loving it back in San Diego because my skin has been so dry!  Helps with that youthful glow and smoothing out texture!

I use this MAC Face and Body Foundation while on vacation and on days when I don't take pics back home.  Super Light, buildable and perfect to just give you a dewy finish.  I use C3 in  the winter and C5 in summer or when I've self tanned. 

You guys know I love this cream blush, I rave about it ALL the time!  I know it's expensive but it's totally worth it and it will last you years!

For lips I used this lip cheek pot, perfect amount of color and SPF 40!  

I like to use this mascara.  I don't like to use waterproof mascara because i feel like it rips off my lashes when i remove it no matter how gentle a cleanser so I like to use this one.  It coat your lashes with little tubes an just glides right off with cleanser and doesn't smudge when  humid climates or in out of the pool! 

Last but my FAVORITE new find is this SPF setting mist!  I hate reapplying sunblock because it messes up my makeup so this stuff is genius!  You just give yourself a spritz and it sets your makeup and then throughout the day reapply to reset and give your self the needed sun protection! OBSESSED!  Trying to stay young over here!