SANTA MONICA.

Thankfully the last day in California was also the hottest day, so it only made sense to dedicate our time to the beach. 

We started with a beautiful brunch at the well-known Ivy Restaurant, which is not a place I would usually gravitate towards because of it's colorful elegance and far-from-flashy exterior, but my goodness it was magical. Maybe I love it so much because I've been craving french toast for two months ;) 

Santa Monica is such an amazing place to spend the day, especially if you're a couple (you'd fit right in with all the people making out). The whole time we were watching a couple rehearsing dramatic and romantic lines for a movie, it was quite the entertainment.

We walked around Third Street Promenade again and decided to drive back to Beverly Hills, where I made a very exciting purchase I'll share soon!

Thank you California, you were just what I needed and absolutely perfect in every way. 

To everyone dreaming of taking a trip to Los Angeles: set your mind to it, and then just go for it! 

See you soon

xo

Dress: Vintage (found at Buffalo Exchange) / Necklace: H&M 

CITY OF ANGELS.

As the weather was warming up in Los Angeles, we decided to spend the day hiking up Runyon Canyon and the Hollywood Observatory. 

Runyon was an absolute dream. I can't explain to you how peaceful it was, despite the hundreds of people around you. If I had to call anywhere in the world my "happy place"- that would be it.  I also got a parking ticket for "blocking the driveway", which to be honest, I was kind of excited about because I felt like an adult haha. 

Of course we ended up back at Whole Foods for dinner (making that the fifth time in four days), and crashed at like 8:00pm.

P.S. I thought it was interesting that someone commented that my Celine purse looked too "posh" for an outfit consisting of flannel and denim.  The way I look at it is: fashion isn't meant to be taken so seriously :) It's just a purse, and if it makes me happy... you sure bet I'll wear it!

Flannel shirt: Romwe / Denim shorts: DIY (similar)/ Hat: Forever 21 / White sneakers: Converse / Purse: Celine luggage 

HOLLYWOOD HILLS.

Friday was a day that brought on confusion: it was supposed to rain and be cold. What really happened? It was warm and sunny. Thanks California ;) 

We decided to drive up the Hollywood Hills, which let me tell you, is overwhelming in the best way possible. The views, the houses, and the roads are everything you would think they'd be. Then we drove to Toluca lake because we expected to see celebrities jogging and paparazzi on every corner... that didn't happen. We ended up doing some shopping at the Third Street Promenade, which is when I decided to change into my new wildfox jumper. We had dinner at Urth Caffe again, because it was that good yesterday. From now on it'll only get warmer, so say hello to the denim cut offs :)

Denim shirt: Topman / Cheetah pants: Forever 21 / Heels: Zara / Pink Jumper: Wildfox / Purse: Celine Luggage