Spring Time in Barcelona
Romper - Winston White // Jacket - Paige Denim // Belt - Versace // Sunglasses - Ray-Ban // Shoes - BP
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Unforgettable Lisbon - Four Seasons Ritz
I've received the warmest of welcomes here in Lisbon and it's all thanks to the Four Seasons Ritz Hotel. My stay has been above and beyond what I had hoped for. Between impeccable guest services and all the luxurious amenities this hotel offers, they've definitely set the bar high for any future hotel stays. Thank you Four Seasons Ritz for making my time here in Lisbon unforgettable. The day's full of adventure and relaxation were just what I needed! I will surely be back soon!
Picturesque Sintra
I couldn't visit Lisbon without making a short drive to one of Europe's most charming medieval towns. Located near the coast in central western Portugal, Sintra is known for it's ancient royal history and romantic Moorish/Manueline castles that line it's foothills. Being a history buff and architecture enthusiast, I found myself overwhelmed by all of the perfectly preserved treasures this place provides. The town offers a visually stimulating mix of Moroccan, Egyptian, Gothic and Renaissance design that made me quickly realize where some of Sintra's first settlers originated from. It's no wonder this beautiful town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
And after spending half of the day roaming around castles, Jessica and I made the windy drive through the Colares wine region to the beach side city of Cascais. Unfortunately the weather was not in our favor to enjoy the beach but the charming little town surely made up for that. And come summer time, I know exactly where I'll be returning to! :)
Scenes from Portugal
Bom Dia from Lisboa! I can't tell you all how happy I am to be here.. I've waited years to visit this city and when I finally found the opportunity to do so, I jumped on it. And with the help of my friends and family (who are all from here) I have quite the agenda set out for me.
Lisbon is famous for it's laid back lifestyle, scenic and cultural beauty... Between the rolling hills and cable cars I find that it shares a lot of similarities with San Francisco... Except here you'll find much warmer weather, historical sites on every corner, and shop windows filled with pastel de natas and hearty Portuguese cuisine. To me, this city is a recipe for happiness! I'll be sharing with you my favorite restaurants and "must see sites" in my next post! Xo
Hola España
Sweater - Willow & Clay // Shirt - Brandy Melville // Pants - JBrand // Belt - Versace // Sunglasses - Ray-Ban // Backpack - Rebecca Minkoff
La La Land
After being away for a few months, I think it's safe to say this past week in LA has been wonderfully hectic! Between meetings, shooting, filming and preparing for a few months on the road starting this coming Saturday, I found myself craming 10,000 things into just 10 days. Thank God my sister joined me as I don't think I would've made it without her here! Anywho, here's a few bts shots a was able to catch in between all the craziness! God, I love LA but I am so ready to jet off to Europe here shortly. ✈️
Maxim
Currently blushing.. Thank you so much Maxim for this article. I absolutely love being able to share my life and travels with you all! 2016 is going to be full of new and exciting adventures! Thank you for being on this journey with me.. And fasten your seat belts! ;)
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Winter Wonderland
I just found out I'll be in Europe for quite a stretch this year so I'm spending as much time in the snow as possible. And as excited as I am to be going back I can't deny that I'm a little torn having to leave winter behind. For the first time in 5 years, Tahoe is finally getting the snow it used to so until I leave I'll be here soaking up as much freshies as I possibly can! ❄️
Goggles - Von Zipper // Jacket - Oakley // Boots- Hunter Boots
Capri
Three days in Capri was hardly enough.. This little mediterranean island, although small in size, has such diversity when it comes to scenery and things to do . Each area has it's own vibe and "local charm" that has stayed unchanged for centuries. But one thing that stays consistent throughout Capri, is it's natural beauty made up of limestone cliffs and lush gardens that will literally make you feel suspended over the ocean (not for the faint of heart).. Although my stay here was short, I am so thankful to have experienced this magical little island. And to all the beautiful souls I met along the way, thank you for making my trip that much more special!
Swimsuits - Indah // Top & Shorts - Brandy Melville // Sunglasses - Ray-Ban // Wrap Bracelet - Chan Luu
Florence
The past three days in Florence have flown by.. but it was just enough time to reconnect with old friends and show my sister all the main attractions/hidden gems of this city... From spending an entire day exploring the Boboli Gardens, climbing the 463 steps of Giotto's Bell Tower for a 360 view of the city/Duomo, eating more gelato than I'd like to remember by the Arno, and watching the sunset on the Ponte Vecchio from the rooftop bar of the Westin, I think we did Flornece right with what little time we had here.. Off to Postiano we go! 💙
Spain
After 15 hrs of travel, I'm finally back in Spain! The weather is insanely hot but it's beautiful as ever here. And thank goodness for Kate's pool or else we'd be forced to stay inside most of the day! Anyways, I'm so happy to be back in my favorite little city of Girona.
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Madrid
Finally back in one of my favorite Spanish cities, Madrid. Between my friends, the shopping, site seeing and incredible food, no trip to Europe feels complete without a stopover here.. And yes, walking on these cobblestone lined streets is a talent I've acquired through trial and error! ;)
Jacket - BCBG // Shirt - LNA // Pants - Rag & Bone // Heels - Casadei // Backpack - Rebecca Minkoff - // Sunglasses - Ray-Ban
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Top 5 Travel Must-Haves by Bikini.com
Hey guys, so I recently sat down with www.bikini.com for a little interview and filled them in on some of my must-have items for when I travel.
Under the Catalan Sun
After three days of off and on rain, the sun finally decided to make it's way out here in Girona! Now it's time to break out the dresses and let the hair down.. 💃
Jacket - Vintage All Saints // Dress - Free People // Backpack - Rebecca Minkoff
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Sant Miquel
Today miss Kate and I got our booties back outside and hiked 5 miles up to the historic mountain top of Sant Miquel. The view from the top is seriously unbelievable and to be honest , the photos here do not do it justice. Once you've made the 5 mile treck up hill (or if you're lazy, drive up the back road) you then climb an extremely windy staircase to the top of the Sant Miquel fortress. When you finally reach the top, there's an incredible 360 view consisting of all the surrounding cities of Girona, the shores of Costa Brava, and even the snow capped mountain tops of the French Pyrenees. This place is heaven on earth.
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Girona
Channelling my inner Karl Lagerfeld today.. ;)
Sweater - Helmut Lang // Shirt - Systemaction // Jeans - Rag & Bone // Backpack - Rebecca Minkoff // Sunglasses - Ray Ban
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24hrs - Spain
Finally, I've made my way back over to Europe. As you know, every year, I block off a month of two back home so I'm able to come over here for work and of course a bit of pleasure...
And after 14hrs of travel, I've landed back in my favorite little city of Girona. So far, I've managed to drink my way through 12 cafe con leche's and 2 bottles of vino (not all to myself of course). ;) I figured this was the best and most pleasurable way to cure jet lag.. Hehe. Anywho, Kate and I are on our way now to do a bit of shopping downtown but here's a few photos of my past 24hrs in Spain! Xo
