Category Archives: Travel

Florals and Feathers…

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Monica

An afternoon at the beautiful Pelican Hill Resort in Newport Coast, is the ideal setting for a pretty dress and fun accessories.  Hot, summer weather makes me want to pile on bangles and rings! I got a chance to check … Continue reading →

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Make it Memorable…

Posted on May 31, 2011 by Monica

The official way I kick off summer, is by planning my outfits for Memorial weekend!  I enjoy meticulously pairing looks together for every event, which translates into not over- packing.  This was a bad habit of mine for many years, … Continue reading →

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OC Mart Mix

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Monica

My newest hangout will now be the OC Mart Mix! www.theocmartmix.com Saturday was ideal to take advantage of the Farmers Market, food trucks, and positive energy amongst all the local vendors.  If you fancy a more “boutique” vibe farmers market, … Continue reading →

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Let’s go out in NY…

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Monica

I always like to kick off a New York trip by having lunch at Bergdorf Goodman. www.bergdorfgoodman.com.  Where the most fashionable men and women in the world come together, for a meeting of the minds.  Finding refuge in the safe … Continue reading →

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Gramercy Park Style

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Monica

This past weekend I had the pleasure of staying in one of my favorite hotels in Manhattan, the Gramercy Park Hotel.  http://www.gramercyparkhotel.com/ The moment you pass through the revolving doors, you are transported to seductive bliss.  A rich opium like … Continue reading →

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Black, blush, and Drake…

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Monica

I never considered myself a big Vegas person, but these past few months I can’t seem to get away! Having places like the Mandarin Oriental, at City Center so accessible, makes it that much easier.  My favorite artist Drake, performed … Continue reading →

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Vegas at the Mandarin Oriental…

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Monica

I have to do three things when I go to Las Vegas… Stay at a great hotel, check out the shopping, and hit the spa.  The Mandarin Oriental, http://www.mandarinoriental.com/lasvegas/ was just the place to do so! Having the Crystals retail … Continue reading →

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Giambattista Valli opens in Paris…

Posted on December 19, 2010 by Monica

After an exhilarating few hours at Hermes, I continued my fashion journey around the Galerie Madeline.  Earlier that morning, I had read in WWD, that Giambattista Valli  opened his first stand-alone store, in a 19th-century commercial arcade off of the … Continue reading →

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Hermes is Paris.

Posted on December 15, 2010 by Monica

My afternoon was a whirlwind of overwhelming excitement at Hermes on the Rue de Fabourg St. Honore in Paris. Home to the original Hermes flagship store, the biggest in the world.  I like to refer to it as an “emporium”.  … Continue reading →

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Flying high…

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Monica

I am currently 30,000 feet in the air! The “go-go” in flight online service rocks, (sponsored by Google Chrome). Yesterday was a frenzy of picking up last minute items, & packing for my Paris trip. I truly recommend “styling” and … Continue reading →

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