Santa Barbara Snaps

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I often think that I was supposed to have been born in California but somehow ended up in New England.  I mean, the beachy, laid-back (at least in summer) lifestyle of the Cape is actually very similar to many of the places I’ve visited in CA, but visiting CA always leaves me feeling rested, happy, and at peace.  If I didn’t have any responsibilities (or friends or family) I’d probably move to Venice or Santa Barbara, live in a little hut by the ocean, and make jewelry all day by the beach.  I know that NY’ers aren’t supposed to love CA (or gush about it) this much, but I can’t help it… it’s kind of like a little home away from home to me.

This past week, I was in LA for work meetings on Thurs + Fri, and then we visited my boyfriend’s mother in Santa Barbara.  Heaven.  I always say that it’s my second favorite place on Earth (besides Cape Cod, of course).  We got in some time by the pool, went to my two favorite SB restaurants (The Boathouse + San Ysidro Ranch).  It goes without saying… I did not want to come home!

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{The bf and I before dinner at the San Ysidro Ranch}

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Shifty

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WHITEJACKET_1 J.Crew Dress (sold out online but love this + this) // Zara Coat

BaubleBar + Lulu Frost Necklaces // YSL Heels // Celine Bag

We all have those tried and trusted pieces of clothing that we keep coming back to time and time again.  For me, nothing is better than a simple printed shift dress… like this one.  I spotted it at J.Crew and bought it immediately.. just so easy and effortless, especially on busy days where I’m in back to back meetings and than headed to events after work.

I hope you enjoyed the weekend… they go by too quickly!  We are back from Santa Barbara (it was heaven).  I’ll be sharing some snaps from our trip a little later today…

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Weekend Reading

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Happy Sunday friends…  This list is a bit late but I was in Santa Barbara for the past two days and didn’t have a chance to post.  Santa Barbara is probably one of my favorite places in the world… I did not want to leave!  I hope you had a good weekend and were able to soak up some sunshine!

There are no words for how much I love this bracelet DIY.

Jenni shared some (insane) DIY inspiration.  I need a bold crystal necklace in my life for Spring.

I really, really want this pretty little floral top.

Why social media is stressing you out.

I don’t know what rock I’ve been living under but I just discovered Kitteh Roulette and am obsessed.

You guys… these pants!  I am going to be dreaming about them until I find a less expensive version.

Dying over Grace Coddington’s punk cats.

Bookmarking this… the best black eyeliners.

Loved these underwater black + white photos… dreamy.

Dying to try Oribe’s new hair refresher.

Lastly, I added a bunch of new pretties to my SHOP page.. you should probably check ‘em out!

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