It’s no secret The Parker Palm Springs is one of my favorite weekend getaway spots. Jeff and I try to go a few times a year. I consider myself somewhat of a seasoned veteran of what to pack for a desert getaway. One thing I always like to do is arrive with a swimsuit under my clothes. That way if the room isn’t ready I don’t have to worry about rummaging through my suitcase for one and changing in a bathroom stall. I thought I’d share two easy-peasy travel looks that can take you from the car to the pool without worry. continue reading

Last month we were lucky enough to go on a nine-day honeymoon in Mexico. I’ve posted plenty of pictures of what I wore while we were there and thought it was time to share some recommendations of where to stay if you’re planning a similar trip.

We spent our first five days in Riviera Maya, which is about 45 minutes south of Cancun and 15 minutes north of Playa del Carmen. We didn’t really know much about the area… Jeff had been to Cancun years ago and I’d been to Cozumel and Tulum on a cruise, but aside from that we were going in blind. We ended up finding our Resort, The Blue Diamond, on Jetsetter and were so impressed! continue reading

This past weekend I convinced Jeff to take me to our favorite hotel, The Parker, out in Palm Springs. We love Palm Springs, but there’s something so magical about The Parker and when you’re there you can’t help but feel like you’re in a secret garden on someone’s estate. It’s also special because it’s where Jeff proposed last August, exactly where these photos were taken.

I’ve been loving the off the shoulder trend this summer with tops and dresses. The watermelon color on this one caught my eye immediately. I knew I had to pair it with my flamingo rehearsal dinner shoes and added the citron bag for a fun pop. continue reading

Are you sick of seeing pictures from our honeymoon yet?! I promise I’m almost done and will get back to regular pics in my neighborhood soonish. That sounds so boring after our 10 day trip, but I digress. I wore this little neon set for dinner our last night at the Blue Diamond. I cannot say enough great things about the resort. I’ve never stayed at an all-inclusive resort before, but this is not at all what I thought it would be like. I pictured buffets and mediocre food, but we had course after course of the best cuisine from all over the world. I could never get sick of tacos and guac, but with all the options it would be impossible to! continue reading

The second half of our honeymoon we made our way south from Riviera Maya to the beaches of Tulum. I’d been to Tulum years ago on a cruise with my family and have been hearing nothing but amazing things for the past few years and was dying to visit again. It is really unlike any other place. We stayed at the Jashita Hotel in Soliman Bay which is a good 20 minutes from the popular beach area and would not have traded it for the world. Our hotel was very small, only 20 rooms total and gave off Euro/Mediterranean vibes. It’s a must visit if you’re planning a trip to Tulum! continue reading

Yesterday I shared my first outfit and first set of pictures from our stay at The Parker and today I have the rest of them. My scalloped crochet detailed top went perfectly with the mid-century desert decor. It was pretty hot, as expected, in the desert so I kept my looks simple and fuss free. This Rebecca Minkoff cross body bag was a Birthday gift that’s really the perfect addition to my closet this summer. It literally goes with everything and is just so practical.

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