Last week I took a little vacay with my husband to California. We started off the trip visiting my parents in Palm Springs for some r&r and pretty mountain views. We then drove up to Los Angeles and stayed at the Shangri-La in Santa Monica, which was across from the beach. It was the perfect location and filled with tons of fun restaurants, stores, and sights to see like the Santa Monica Pier and 3rd Street Promenade.
We also ate at some pretty tasty restaurants including Ivy at the Shore, Blue Plate Taco {amazing truffled lobster tacos!}, Nate ‘n Al Delicatessen, Fatburger, Blue Plate Oysterette, Nobu Malibu, and Water Grill Santa Monica. I did a lot of instagramming along the way and thought I would post a few pictures I snapped while on our trip.
* Images via @gold_coast_girl ~ feel free to follow along!
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Rebecca Minkoff Bag // Gap Jean Shorts // J.Crew Floral Sweater {old, similar}
New Balance Sneakers // White Old Navy Sweater // Urban Outfitter Sunnies
White J.Crew Sweater {also bought this pink one} // North Face Vest // Prada Bag
J.Crew Factory Checked Shirt // Gap Jeans // Old Navy Jacket // Black Workout Pants
What a fun trip!! I miss California! All that food looks so yummy!
Her Heartland Soul
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Gorgeous pictures and looks like a wonderful trip! I love the photo of everyone lounging by the pool – looks very LA!! xo, Biana – BlovedBoston
Beautiful photos! My sister lived in L.A. for a year but now they live two hours away. In gorgeous Pinot Noir country.. Sigh.. Anyway!! I’m glad that you two had a nice trip and that food looks SO delicious too!! 🙂
Oh. My. Goodness.
I’m jealous, beyond jealous, this just looks like the perfect vacay. I actually only got back from Mexico a couple of weeks ago but it was so short AND it snowed after we got back so I totally need another. LOL!
By the way, is the navy gingham shirt I spy from J.Crew Factory or is that a similar piece? I’m kind of gingham obsessed right now!
K.xo
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LOVE Mexico! At least it is hopefully done snowing in Chicago finally. My shirt IS from J.Crew Factory and I just got it so they should still have it! I linked all pieces I’m wearing at the bottom of this post. Thanks for stopping by!
The little getaways are simply the Best!!! So happy to see these amazing photos!!! That floral green sweater is to die for and you and your hubbs are absolutely adorable!!! Glad I found and followed your beautiful Blog!!
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California – my happy place! It looks like you had the perfect little getaway.
Gorgeous pictures!! Looks like you had so much fun! 🙂
xo, Katy
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It was gorgeous here in LA last weekend! And it looks like you had a fabulous time (with lots of tasty food). I need to add some of those restaurants to our “to try” list!
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Cool! Your blog is very cute! Enjoy the day, sweetie!!
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It looks like you had such a good time! I could use a little Cali getaway 😉
26 and Not Counting
Looks like such a gorgeous vacation! Loving how beautiful all of these photos look and how gorgeous you look in them! Loving all the food pics too!
Denise | Fashion Love Letters
What a fun trip! All of that food looks amazing! Loving all of your outfits too! So cute!
<3 Shannon
Upbeat Soles
how fun!! =) My husband’s family is from LA so we are there quite often. I also went to school in LA so I definitely have fond memories and love going back. =) Your trip photos makes me want to be there now. hehe
xo,
nancy
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I am SO jealous of your trip Samantha! When I saw the taco picture on Instagram I wanted to get on a plane just so I could go eat some:)
Heidi
http://www.wishesandreality.com
Gorgeous photos!
Style by Avery
Great pictures!
xx
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I’d visit just for the food, all of this food looks delicious!
Christine
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What a fun time, love all your photos! You look like a total doll!
God bless,
XO, Claire
http://www.littlemissfashionqueen.blogspot.com
So jealous about this trip!! I’ve been dying to visit CA for forever. Life just seems so much happier out there haha! Gorgeous pictures girl!
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cool!!
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Oh you surely got ME dreamin’!!!! Beautiful photos!!!
Kisses,
Anna
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California looks like the ideal place to live! Sunshine all year around sounds like heaven 🙂 Just discovered your blog, love it 🙂
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