Tag Archives: vacation

“Tuscany” in California.

4 Mar

Last weekend I drove up the coast to Paso Robles- a cute town known for its wineries located on the central coast of California. Unlike Napa Valley in Northern California, Paso Robles resembles the wine country of Italy with its rolling hills. There are 250 wineries in Paso Robles and we visited two for wine tastings and stayed at another. When I say our resort felt like we were in Tuscany, I’m not kidding. pr11

I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves. Our entire stay was amazing and the surroundings were breathtaking.

*Scroll for Hotel info below

pr1pr2pr4pr7pr10

*Sound on to here the birds chirping

*The Allegretto vineyard resort is a luxurious escape that’s only a 3 1/2 hour drive from Los Angeles.

*Pet friendly (fee applies)

*Room rates $279-$800 depending on location and view.

*We stayed in a room with a vineyard and pool view.

*There is a tasting room, a spa, and a restaurant located inside of the resort.

*They have fun tandem bikes to ride around the property. There are also outdoor games (paddle tennis, horseshoes and cornhole)

 

My Paris Trip!

16 Jun

I  recently arrived back home to Los angeles from a dream vacation to Paris with my wife. I was so satisfied when the trip ended and I looked back at all that we had done- We did everything on our list and more. As promised, here are just some of our many pictures below. Paris is considered to be a trip of a lifetime for most and it did not disappoint. Bucket list…..Check!

Random travel tips:

*Exchange your money before you go to save a bit on the exchange rate and save time waiting in line at the French airport.

*Learn a few common phrases in French. ‘hello, goodbye, thank you, how much’ etc.

*Get the international data plan your phone carrier offers, it’s worth it. My plan was just $10 a day to use data in France.

*Don’t forget to bring outlet converters (specifically for France) so that you can charge your electronics, including your phone.

*Indulge!!!! Counting calories can be done when you get back home! There is also plenty of walking to offset the overeating you will do! We walked 10-15 miles a day!

Paddle boat at the garden of Versailles.19148932_10212162476991423_6470749387562051714_n

Chocolate sculptures were unreal.19145726_10212162697516936_9159886990439975182_nVersailles rowboats and garden were literally straight out of a fairy tail.19114023_10212162853560837_7596937829662730331_n19060218_10212162482031549_5673358027957423239_nWe really became familiar with the metro.19059275_10212162926762667_7693657593912451727_nThe eiffel tower was amazing, and picnicking under it was priceless. We found an amazing place by the name of Cafe Zia that prepared a picnic to go that included wine and a blanket for under 60 euros. It was one of my favorite experiences on our trip.19029770_10212162477591438_2453970744740841579_n

Me- right before Nina surprised me with a beautiful band to add to my wedding stack. It was beyond romantic. I will never forget that moment.

boatA cafe nestled in the french countryside in a town called Giverny.cafe countrysideUnderground catacombs where the remains of over 6 million people are stored. The bones were neatly stacked to the ceiling and it went on for miles.catacombsfranceGardens of Versailles.gardenGolden gates of Versailles.gateGiverny.givernyMontmartre.montemartreCarousel ride across the street from the eiffel tower.
parisSo many beautiful blooms in Paris. I was obsessed!paris2Pajama party in our hotel!pjs

Vacation Essentials

29 Apr

I’m just finishing up packing for my vacation tomorrow, I’ll be heading to Kauai, Hawaii. I thought I’d share a few of my island essentials with you guys. When packing for a sunny destination, SPF is crucial- I use SPF 110 on my face and 50 on my body. I love Neutrogena Age shield face because it’s the only sunblock that doesn’t break out my sensitive skin. I also packed my oversized Old Navy floppy hat, white tory Burch flip flops and the cutest tommy Bahama fringe cover up that I found for under $50!!! I’ve been looking forward to this vacation for some time and will be sure to drink a Mai Tai for all of you guys:)

 

xo-Journey

 

Floppy hat

Flip flops

SPF

Fringe bag

White cover up

pic

tb

Aspen Trip!

11 Jan

Happy Monday everyone! I got such an overwhelming response to my Aspen pictures that I’m going to share some more here. It was the first trip to Aspen for my wife and I but definitely not our last. I feel like the way we planned it was perfect. We landed in Denver and rented a car and drove to Aspen, which is one of the most beautiful stretches of snow capped mountains I’ve ever seen. The drive took 3.5 hours but flew by as we got lost in all the scenery. Once we arrived in Aspen we stayed 4 days which is a nice amount of time to see the sights and partake in activities. I really loved ice skating but the ultimate bucket list check off was snowmobiling deep into the Aspen mountains for hours. We even saw moose!!!!! As usual, we ate our way through the town- Aspen is known for their strong culinary game and  were not let down once. Everything we ate was amazing! And as far as scenery goes, everywhere we looked was straight off of a post card. It was breathtaking to say the least.

I keep getting asked “Is aspen expensive?” Expensive would be an understatement! It is off the charts crazy expensive from the hotels, to activities, to shopping, to dining. When places are this astronomical in price, a once in a lifetime visit will usually suffice, but there was something so magical about Aspen that I will go back and overspend, because frankly, it was worth it! I suggest everybody visit this gem during the winter months!

 

 

 

A1A2A4

a23A6A7A8A10A11A12A13A14A15A16

Instagram Roundup!

23 Jun

Hello hello, I’m here with an another Instagram roundup. I know it’s been a while but I was on vacation which was amazing. Some of these pics were taken in Portland and Seattle, both of which I visited for the first time. We flew into Portland and took a road trip (3 hours) to Seattle during our stay. Oregon and Washington are so beautiful and green-  there were endless trees!  The people were very nice and the food was top-notch as well! I will definitely be going back! Anyhow, check these pics out and follow me on Instagram @yourstylejourney if you want to see more.

XO, Journey

IG3 IG4 IG5 IG6 IG7 IG8 IG10 IG11 ig23 ig24 ig34

Cold Weather Gear!

29 Jan

Hi lovelies!!! Here is my latest impromptu OOTD post from my Big Bear mini vacation last weekend! Although it didn’t snow, temperatures dropped into the 20’s, so it was quite cold! This outfit was cozy enough but not too restricting as we hiked around and saw the sites! As you can see, I’m also wearing my go-to grey bag by Marc Jacobs! Since I bought this bag almost 2 years ago, I’ve worn it more than any other bag I own and I love it! The great news is that it’s on sale right now!

Outfit details below- including a link for the bag!

Xo- Journey

bb3 bb1

Animal ear beanie~ Zara.

Grey Vest~Forever21.

Black Long Sleeve T~H&M.

Black Converse Jeans~Target.

Grey Hunter Boots~Hunter.

Cable Knit Hunter socks~ Hunter.

Handbag~ Marc Jacobs ON SALE NOW

20140129-150856.jpg

IMG_1428IMG_1396

More Kauai Trip Pictures and Instagram Roundup!!!!

18 Jul

Hey ya’ll I’m back with my weekly Instagram roundup including more Kauai vacation pictures!!!!!!  I got so many messages and comments about my last Kauai pictures, especially Queen’s bath….it really is a MUST SEE if you ever visit Kauai! Have a great day:)

~~Journey

IG1 IG2 IG3 IG4 IG5 IG6 IG8 IG9 IG10 IG11 IG12

Kauai Trip!!!!!

7 Jul

ALOHA everyone!!!!  I’ve been pretty absent from the blog because I’m enjoying a vacation in Kauai. I’m lucky enough to have parents who moved here 4 years ago, so I have a great place to stay near the beach! It really is paradise! Having locals who know where all the cool spots are is also a plus!  My mom is really big into animal rescue here on the island so I’ve also been able to participate in some animal rescues sprinkled throughout my vacation! FUN FUN! I’ve been snapping tons of  iPhone pics along the way, so check out @yourstylejourney on Instagram for more!

Below are some of my vacation moments thus far!  Fourth of July fun, some pinky injuries, animal rescues and more…..I will be back in full force next week! —-Journey

Canopy K1 K2 K3 K4 K5 K6 K7 K8 Kauai12 Kauai223 Ke'e

Derek Lam For Kohl’s

27 Mar

If it’s been too long since the Prabal/Target designer collab and you’re looking for affordable designer duds, don’t you fret… there is collab right around the corner.  On April 5, the Derek Lam for Kohl’s will be available online and in stores.  This is the second  in a series of collaborations for Kohl’s called DesignNation- where each featured designer presents a collection inspired by their travels.  Lam took  inspiration for this collection from the jungles and sandy beaches of Rio De Janeiro which comes across in the fun prints and easy breezy vibe of the pieces. The wallet friendly collection is priced at $36-$88 and includes dresses, skirts and even swimwear- a first for the designer.  Below are some of my favorites. Shop the collection HERE.

DL1 DL2 DL3 DL4 DL5 DL6 DL7 DL8 DL9 DL10 DL11 DL12

I’m Outta Here!

29 Apr

I’m leaving L.A.!!!!! Pump the brakes, I’ll only be gone for a week. Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE L.A. but it is nice to get away once in a while and I’m doing just that. I’m leaving for Kauai Tomorrow and I am so excited to do a whole bunch of nothin’. I must warn you now that I will only do a few posts for the week as opposed to the 7-10 that I normally do! The YSJ Facebook page should be just as active as normal, updated sales, fun stuff etc. But as far as actual posts on this blog, I will not have the time to do my normal research as I will be sitting on my butt all day at beautiful beaches sippin’ mai tais:) I thank you all for your understanding;) and I’ll be back in full force the week after next!

BYE for now!

Outfit Of The Day… No glam girl today;)

Sunglasses, Tom Ford.  Bangles, Forever21 & Saks. Run DMC T-Shirt, Vintage( Really Vintage,LOL. I think a little boy owned it prior to me ) Scarf, Missoni. Jeggings, Target. Bag, Marc Jacobs. Pink skimmers, Target.

What does a “heel” girl to do in kauai?

Flip flops and sandals……… atleast I’ll be comfy!