What to Wear on a Resort Vaca: Part 1

It's the dead of winter, and I'm not thinking about snow angels or hot coco by a crackling fire. Nope! I'm dreaming of warm sand beaches and aqua marine water... If you're planning a getaway week or weekend to a tropical place, this post is for you. 

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Partnering with my friends at Seek Wander Share, an online boutique curating stylish and social goods perfectly suited for island life, I'm excited to announce a new three part series on What to Wear on a Resort Vaca. If you're lucky enough to break away for a warm weather trip this winter or spring, this is a series you won't want to miss! 

The first look is all about being comfortable and stylish as you roam around town and do some sightseeing or shopping. My absolute favorite thing to do is wander around a new place and see where the path leads me. No agenda. No expectations. Just openness to discovery. What's your favorite part about being on vacation?

Eco Outfit Details:

PONCH TOP, Seek Wander Share #handcrafted #oneofakind #social #transparent #ethical #fair

BODYSUIT, American Apparel #madeinUSA

CUT-OFF JEANS, Levis by RE/DONE #upcycled #naturalfibers #vintage

LAYER BRACELET, Muses & Rebels #madeinLA

GLASS BEAD WRAP BRACELET, Seek Wander Share #handmade #social #fair #ethical 

FUCHSIA WRAP BRACELET, Seek Wander Share #handmade #social #fair #ethical 

BUCKET BAG, Baggu #naturalmilledleather #madeinUSA

ESPLAR SNEAKERS, Veja via Amour Vert #lowchromeleather #recycledcotton #amazonrubber 

Many thanks to Seek Wander Share for sponsoring this post. Photos and video footage by Felicia Lasala. :)

Patching it Together

This past weekend I attended the Awesome Women Entrepreneurs conference at Wanderlust in West Hollywood. What I loved most was the intersection of spirit and business. I don't know if it's a female thing and just a natural disposition we have to operate from a place of intuition and connectedness to do business, but it was wonderful to acknowledge and affirm the importance of both aspects. 

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The speakers were fabulous and the reading list super helpful. In case you weren't there, I've included my personal takeaways here. 

Danielle La Porte- Her name has surfaced in my circle before, but I haven't yet studied her work or taken in her wise words. She gave an amazing talk on the stage that left the room buzzing with power and potential. I picked up a copy of her book The Desire Map, which is all about get clarity on what you want and setting goals that align with your soul. Can't wait to start! She also wrote the Fire Starter Sessions, which I had heard of and also would like to read.

Kate Northrup- Coincidentally (or not so) I was reading her book, Money: A Love Story, before I signed up to attend the conference. I've found it to be a great resource for looking out how you FEEL about money which subconscious instructs how you make it, manage it, and even value yourself. I fully recommend this book! The loudest message I heard was, "Your financial well-being is directly linked to your ability to be of the utmost service in this world. Your commitment to financial freedom is a commitment to the betterment of all beings."

Radha Agrawal- The co-founder of DayBreaker (a get up and dance 6:30- 8:30am sober dance party to start your day). Radha's energy and pure passion for her purpose to create businesses that make the world and everyone's experience of it better is so inspiring and contagious! Radha is a serial social entrepreneur and such a great example of where following your heart and curiosity can lead. I am going to my first DayBreaker event on November 16th in West LA. Join me?

Eco Outfit Details

RAW-HEMMED JEANS WITH BUTTERFLY PATCHES, Reclaimed Vintage #reclaimedmaterial #naturalfibers

PATCH POCKET BLOUSE (similar to one shown), Reclaimed Vintage #reclaimedmaterials #vintage 

BLAZER (similar to one shown), Eileen Fisher #organic #fair #ethicallymade

ANKLE BOOTS (similar to ones shown), Everlane #transparent

SUNGLASSES, c/o Article One #ethicallymade #handcrafted #madeinItaly 

Photos by Felicia Lasala. Special thanks to Article One for sponsoring this post.

Morticia Adams

I've never been one to 'celebrate' Halloween, but I will admit that some of those classic movies and characters that seem to make a comeback each year hit the spot. From BeetleJuice to Death Becomes Her, and The Adams Family, I have fond memories of staying up late with friends during sleepovers and scheming costumes to trick or treat in. Fast forward to today and I find myself taking fashion cues from the icons- among them Morticia Adams. Though, not a literal translation into a costume, I was excited to create a modern look inspired by Morticia. 

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I suppose all I would need to take this from an everyday outfit to 'Rad Costume' status is a pair of heels, white body paint, eyeliner (for eyes and eyebrows) and some lipstick. Hmmm, maybe I will indulge in the make-believe of Halloween after all... Hope you all have a fun and safe one! 

Eco Outfit Details

LONG SLEEVE LACE SHIRT DRESS, Reclaimed Vintage #upcycled #reclaimedfabric (This piece is currently on sale for $25! Snatch it up!)

LONG SLIP DRESS, (similar to one shown) Averti #madeinUSA #local #silk #naturalfibers

BUCKET BAG, Baggu via Amour Vert (gifted) #naturalmilledleather #madeinUSA

ANKLE BOOTS, (similar to ones shown) Charlotte Stone via Amour Vert

Photos by Felicia Lasala. 

School Girl Chic

I was having a real nostalgic moment on this shoot. I wanted to embody the school girl ethos. I loved being in school- all of it! From Montessori all the way up to Business School. It was always a safe and happy place for me. Maybe even a place to hide out until I figured out what I wanted to do with myself and my life. One thing I loved about being in school is the strong sense of self I felt. When you are growing up, you are of course still forming who you are, and yet there is a piece of you that knows who you are, without a doubt. That piece is what I remember and something I revisit whenever I am feeling lost as my adult self. No second guessing. No questions on what you will or won't do. Your truth vibrates within you and guides you like the North Star. When I think back on my school days, that's what I remember and seek to reconnect with. To pull it into present day and let that deeper knowing do the guiding.

(Disclosure: This site uses affiliate links. All products are chosen at my discretion and promoted as other blogs promote products that reflect the lifestyle of the blogger, brand, and ethos. I only post brands and items I support.)

Eco Outfit Details

TURTLE NECK SWEATER, ASOS Collection #recycledyarn

SKIRT (similar to one shown), Milk It #reclaimedmaterials #naturalfibers

VEST JACKET, Siizu (gifted) #ethicallymade #naturalfibers

SHOES (similar to ones shown), Freda Salvado #madeinSpain 

SUNGLASSES, Article One (gifted) #social #handmadeinItaly 

I was thrilled to collaborate with Article One for this post. Their glasses are of the highest quality with beautiful design and their Flint Collection is linked to FlintKids.org to help promote the health of Flint MI's youth in the wake of the water crisis. Awesome.

Photos by Felicia Lasala 

Home on the Range

I've been thinking more about what I started to share in a previous post about how to stay present. Staying in the present moment is everything. I've spent so much of my life working towards a goal and trying to create results. While making goals and setting intentions for the future are important, so is enjoying the journey. In other words, focus on the process. Happiness and fulfillment are in the act of doing something. Sure it feels good to complete a task or even something as big as publishing a book, but the truth is one of my happiest times was when I was writing my book. I so enjoyed the process. Nerd alert! 

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I watched a recent video from Marie Forleo (love her!) that spoke to this very thing. I was so grateful she brought it up and gave some guidance. I'm excited to put into practice this awareness around enjoying the process without focusing on the end result. I will, of course, keep planning out the work I want to do and even the posts I produce for this blog, and with a new attitude- one where I focus on the joy I get in making the content. Anyone else want to try this with me? Maybe we can do a follow up post in a month or two to see how this little experiment of finding joy in the process is going.

Eco Outfit Details

DRESS, Tonel #upcycled #fair

DEMIN JACKET, Plein Sud #secondhand #naturalfibers

BOOTS, borrowed from a friend #sharedfashion

Photos by Cole Buckhart in Jackson, WY.