Old Town San Diego

I'm finally getting around to posting more of our summer vacation memories - this time... from Old Town San Diego State Park,  We recently took a vacation to San Diego in early July and I knew this was one place I didn't want to miss! We arrived a little earlier in the day to avoid the crowds and the heat!



Featured Piece: this Old Navy linen striped shift dress found here

There are a ton of cute shops that sell handmade items such as clothing, pottery, garden decor, jewelry, blankets, etc.  You can also find a ton of touristy shops if your looking for postcards, tee shirts, key chains, and San Diego swag!  I especially loved all the colorful handmade pottery and tiles made in Mexico!

I knew it was going to be a hot day and I needed something that would keep me cool as we strolled through town.  I packed this red, white, and blue linen striped shift dress in my luggage.  It was a perfect choice for this particularly hot summer day!  It's made of 55% linen and 45% rayon, so it's a very soft medium weight blend that kept me cool for most of the day!  I love the cinched tied waist which gives this dress more of a fitted look.  It comes in two other color options that are perfect for summer!

My Family!  My boys are getting so big!  They will be 10 years old this fall!

I brought along this Old Navy red, white and blue striped bag which is currently sold out.  I used it as a carry on tote for our plane trip but it also came in handy to hold miscellaneous purchases we made during our visit.  I stashed our sunscreen, water, and snacks for the family when we went out exploring.  It was super convenient!  You can also see how I styled it in this recent post here!  Here are a few other similar options here and here that create the same look!

I love cactuses and succulents and Old Town has many of them!  This is one of my favorite photos from the trip which I took with my iPhone! 

Did you know that Old Town is the birthplace of California?  It's where the first European's settled back in 1825.  There are over 17 historic points of interest and the finest in professional theatre,  museums, artisans, galleries and shops all within easy walking distance.  During our visit, we also enjoyed free live entertainment including mariachis, dancers, and period attire docents providing tours of the historic sites.

I brought along my denim jacket because I wasn't sure how late we would stay and it always cools off in the evenings at the coast.  This denim jacket goes with just about any summer dress.  It's one of my go to pieces, especially when I need to think about layers!  I also brought along these cute white sunnies and have worn them non-stop since!  Here are a few other cute sunnies I have had my eyes on here and here!  

We ended our visit to Old Town with some much deserved ice cream!  It was the perfect way to chill out, relax, and decide what to do next!

I would highly recommend if you plan to visit Old Town in the summer that you plan accordingly for the weather and type of activities you want to do.  I have heard that the Mexican food and margaritas are the best at the local restaurants!  If you are looking for more night life entertainment, food, and drinks, then plan to go later in the afternoon when the weather cools down a bit so you can still get some shopping done and then enjoy a great meal and cocktails!  I think we will go back for that during our next visit!

I hope you all are having a great summer so far!

Travel Colorfully!

Hayley

Citrus Tie Dye Scuba Halter Dress

During my recent trip to Orlando Florida, I packed this sleeveless Calvin Klein fit and flare dress.  I just love the floral pattern which is done with pops of vibrant citrus colors!  I felt this dress would be perfect for my trip to Florida because a) it's so easy to pack and doesn't take up too much space in your luggage - just grab your shoes and accessories; b) the scuba neckline and fit and flare sleeveless style keeps you cool in the hot and humid Florida sun; and most importantly c) the vibrant citrus orange, lemon yellow, and watermelon pink color palette just screams Florida, am I right?

I decided to wear my neon orange heels which compliment the colors in this dress nicely.  I picked out a few other shoe options you may want to consider here, here, and here.  I kept the accessories to a minimum choosing to wear a simple and classy twisted orbit cuff bangle I picked out from Helen's Jewels.  I just love this bracelet because it sparkles and shines brilliantly and literally goes with any outfit - casual or dressy!  If you are not familiar with Helen's Jewels, check out their website here!  They have a beautiful selection of jewelry that you will love!  Check out some of my other favorite pieces here, here, and here and make sure you check out their current summer sale!

I really enjoyed our time in Orlando.  We stayed at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hotel, located just 18 miles from the Orlando International Airport and minutes from the Disney World Magic Kingdom main gate in the Lake Buena Vista area.  For more information, photos, and recommendations, check out my blog post here.

I hope you all are having a great week so far and enjoying these last few weeks before school starts again!  Enjoy your travels and have fun shopping!

xoxoxo,
Hayley

(model photos shot on location at the Orlando Hyatt Grand Cypress by:

Melissa Hoffman Photography)

Tropical Vibes

Today on San Francisco Bay Style, I am featuring this gorgeous Ted Baker tropical toucan print camisole in addition to some beautiful summer inspired outdoor furniture and accessories from my favorite home decor store, Pottery Barn. 

I recently mentioned that I made my first Ted Baker purchase this year – the distinguishing rose print fit and flare skirt found in this post here!   Just as I was over the moon with that spring inspired print of rose blooms and sweet dragonflies, along comes this fun tropical toucan print that is sure to sizzle up your summer style! 

I was immediately enamored with the colorful print of over-sized tropical blooms and rain forest toucans in jungle inspired colors of tangerine orange, palm green, and ravishing reds!   The Ramena tropical toucan camisole is the perfect top for summer!  Dress it up with a chic black pencil skirt and heels for a fun date night look or go casual with a pair of ripped denim shorts and aviator sandals.  You will to stay cool as the temperatures rise with the spaghetti straps and t-bar back detail, but look sizzling hot with the gold zipper front detail and hot tropical print!

Ted Baker’s tropical toucan print can also be found in several other styles in his womenswear collection including this gorgeous shiftdress which is a perfect option for work or a cocktail party, this darling triangle top reversible bikini top and bottom which is a must have for your upcoming summer beach vacation, and this perfect cover-up tunic that you can throw over your bathing suit when you’re done sunbathing, put on your flips flops, toss your hair in a ponytail, and go shopping on the boardwalk!  Check out some of these other beautiful pieces from Ted Baker’s tropical toucan collection here, here, and here.

I am a big fan of birds in fashion this year and there seems to be a tropical trend going on.  I mean who doesn’t love flamingos, pineapples, and toucans?  With summer almost here in a few days, it's time to dust off your outdoor furniture, clean up your backyard and get ready for some banckyard barbecues (or luaus)!  I am sharing some of my favorite outdoor furniture and accessories from Pottery Barn which are sure to make your summer soiree sizzle!  

I hope you all have a great weekend ahead

Enjoy Shopping!

Hayley

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SHOP POTTERY BARN OUTDOOR FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES:

Shabby Apple & Ice Cream

Today on San Francisco Bay Style, I am thrilled to team up with Shabby Apple at a local old fashioned ice cream parlor, Sweets & Eats, in the historic town of Niles, CA.  I am honored to showcase one of Shabby Apple’s many beautiful dresses from their beautiful collection of clothing and accessories.

Shabby Apple has captured my heart with their vintage and retro inspired styles which are a throwback to the golden age of fashion.  If you are not familiar with Shabby Apple you need to be!  I knew from the moment I laid my eyes on their website that they were a perfect match for my personal style!  They offer a diverse selection of feminine and fun clothing and accessories including specialty shops for swimwear and brides to be!  The prints are vibrant and beautiful, the styles are classic and elegant, and you are sure to find the perfect outfit for any occasion that will suit your personality and taste!

This is one of my favorite dresses from Shabby Apple’s "Gardenias & Gingham” collection.  This gorgeous sunny yellow fit and flare dress is called the “In a Cinch Dress” and can be found on their website here!   I love the vibrant sunflower yellow color which is perfect for spring and summer!  It’s made of stretch poplin, 97% cotton and 3% spandex, which makes it super cool and comfortable to wear in the hotter months of summer!  My favorite details about this dress are the ruffled tulip short sleeves and big cinched bow in the back!  These darling details give the dress a feminine and retro style that I adore!  I decided to pair it up with matching yellow flats for a monochromatic look and accessorize with pearls to keep to the retro themed style.  Here are a few of my other favorite shoe styles here, here, and here.  You can shop my pearl accessories and similar styles below!

My husband and I took the kids out for a Sunday drive this past weekend and we decided to stop in for a scoop at Sweets and Eats, an old fashioned ice cream parlor located in the historic town of Niles, CA, about 35 miles south of San Francisco.  Niles retains a small town feel anchored by a tight-knit community. If you enjoy a bit of history in the form of Charlie Chaplin, antique shops, vintage cars, historic trains/railroads, or just good old fashioned ice cream, you definitely want to visit here.  Make sure you stop by and get a scoop of ice cream or a sundae at Sweets and Eats!  The ice cream is fabulous and you will thoroughly enjoy the friendly service and atmosphere!  I recently visited Niles Canyon Railway in this post here if you would like to see more of what this historic small town charm is all about!!  

If you love this dress, you will be overwhelmed by so many other cute clothing and accessories from Shabby Apple.  I always have such a hard time narrowing down which dress and/or color to buy!  They are all so stunning and beautiful!  I would like to thank Shabby Apple for sponsoring this post!   You can visit their website here and follow them on Instagram here!

I hope you all had a fantastic and sunny weekend!  Enjoy shopping!  

Xoxoxo,

Hayley 

(Dress c/o Shabby Apple)

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