I am back cozy at home here in Southern Californiafrom a fabulous whirlwind of a road tripup the coast to Berkley for the
Stella Carakasi Fashion Showand then time in Sonoma with my gorgeous friend Adrienne ofThe Rich Life On a Budget.
I love road trips with my husband
I am as happy to be the passenger as my husband is to be the driver.
Here in California there is so much vast beauty to experience
and
road trips for me are the perfect way to truly see our state.
When packing for any road trip
now matter how long or short
I have two objectives in mind
comfort in the car
and thenlooking polished
upon arrival no matter where the road takes us.
I was very happy with my packing choices this trip.I took a gray color palette of separates and also one in beige.Both of these color palettes paired perfectly with some white basic pieces as well.
Traveling by car for the dayone experiences a lot of changes in temperaturesso layers are always a perfect solution.
I brought two wraps this trip and they served me well!Not only for getting out and sightseeing in chilly weatherbut they kept me cozy in the car as well!
I also brought my new Lack of Color hatsthat I ordered from Australia.A hat means never having to worry what shape my hair is inby the end of traveling days.All I have to do is pull it up and underfor instant traveling polish.
Layers meant that as the day progressed and the heat roseall I needed to do was peel off a layer or two and I was all good!
Before I left for my trip I wanted to freshen my palette separates with some fun new pieces.So I shopped for some shoes to spice up my spring picks.I actually ended up at Target where I found some fun summer sandals.These foam platforms in silverwere really comfortable for walking long distancesand
a slide is always a great choice for a road tripbecause of the easy on and off.
I used my white cross body purse I found at Forever 21.I had searched high and low (end)for a solid white purse without detailthat I knew would integrate into my wardrobe basics.
I really enjoy the longer strap and the fact in can be carried with the handles as well.The cross body detail was of particular usewhen we were in San Francisco and I could keep my purse safely front and center.
Our first stop traveling the coast up northis always The Biltmore Santa Barbara
which is actually located in Montecito .
We have been making the trip in that directions for so many yearsespecially the years our daughter was in college in San Luis Obispo.
The Biltmore here is a historic property built in the 1920'sand
harkens back to a time of lavish glamour.Visiting whether to stay or have a beautiful mealI always feel I have arrived at a glorious destination.
One of the very best parts of the property is …
that this is straight across.A magnificent beachfrontjust steps across from the hotel.
When we arrived at the Biltmore all I had to do was add on my hatand a statement necklaceto my cozy car outfitwhich consisted of stretch ankle pats from Anrhopologiea new Free People tunic slip in white and greymy J Crew wool sweatshirt.And presto my cozy road trip outfit was polished enough for the grandeurof the Montecito Bilmore!
As many times as we've beenit never gets old.The artistic details and craftsmanship are literally around every corner.
Whether you look down or upthe details are magnificent.
It was such a warm day in Montecito we chose to have breakfast on the patio which is across from the ocean.It's so close in fact, you can hear the roar of crashing waves.The fire pit provided just enough warmth to take the chill off.
The food is always Four Season's spectacularbut it was the umbrella's I was particularity taken with.They are all solid from the outsidebut sitting underneath they turn into magical striped versions!I have big love for the transformative power of umbrellasespecially here in SoCalso I might just be putting this version on my to find list!
The Biltmore property is sprawling with lavish landscaping perfectly maintained.
Tucked away pools just cll out for sunning. and lounging.
These spiral steps get me every time!
They just ooze romance.
As stunning as the Biltmore Santa Barbara property isit is this view across the streetthat elevates the experience to magical!
It almost feels like you have found your very own island oasis!
As always my friends
I wish you love and joyas you style your life