Sunnies

Oh the heat doesn’t stop! Monday was brutally hot and Yesterday wasn’t much better. So Cal told Fall that Summer was here to stay, at least for a bit longer. Sunny California calls for Sunnies. 

I wish sunglasses were easier to choose. I always thought of myself having a big round face but some sunglasses just fit too big… I never thought I would ever have a problem when it came to buying a pair of sunglasses until I ordered a pair online. 

My brother couldn’t stop laughing at me and said “those are huge”. Maybe I’m just not use to wearing larger size glasses? Or others seeing me with large glasses? 

Of course I ain’t a model and please excuse the my messy pics. I can’t help but laugh yet I am still sharing. Again I purchased these online and here is the pic of when I first tried them on. It was a dream vs. reality moment. 

Prada Conceptual
Just because they don’t fit my face shape doesn’t mean they don’t fit yours. 

Rather than returning/exchanging them by mail I decided to head on over to the store and try another pair I had in mind. I didn’t take a pic but I tried on the Prada Cat Eye. I was thinking these would be it but the sales associate told me they looked a bit too overwhelming on me…she sure made me doubt myself. I might just ignore her and go back for them. 

I walked out the Prada Catwalk instead. 

The good thing about black glasses is that I will be able to wear them year round. I also picked up two other black pairs.  

Chanel Butterfly Signature

Chanel Pilot Signature 

I am loving my Chanel sunnies. But I am also loving the pair I picked up during the Nordstrom Sale.

Dior So Real

This next pair will make you laugh as it made me. It’s definitely another dream vs. reality. Or maybe I just need to put my hair down…I’ll keep telling myself that. I felt like a bumblebee. 

Quay My Girl

Mirror glasses are in and during summer I picked up my pink shades. 

Ray Ban Aviator

Staying with mirror sunnies I picked up these purples shades. I know what it is to need glasses and knowing that a pair of reading glasses are donated whenever a pair of Diff Eyewear are sold made my purchase easy. I do see myself picking up other colors due to the cause. The prices are reasonable and the outcome of every purchase is great. 

Diff Eyewear Cruz

Now if you want mirror glasses that have that designer look I found the following. They have that Dior look but without the price tag. 

Glow Glam

Hope you all have a great day! 

Until next time.

-Gaby

Fall Essentials

Fall has arrived and the first day of fall in the LA area was a bit windy. Then the weekend arrived and the 90* summer weather returned. Oh yeah even the thought of going back to the beach lingered. 

Since I stayed in yesterday I did some fall shopping. Oh no…but I kept my limit by just adding a couple of items. I am saving for our next vacation! Yes it hasn’t been long since we went on a vacation but I’m ready for another break even if it’s something small and local. Christmas can’t come soon enough. 

First on the fall list are booties! So many to choose from. Here are just a couple. 

Tory Burch

Sole Society

Sole Society 
Up next heels. Since the weather here isn’t so cold we can get away with more footwear. 

Steve Madden

Vince Camuto
Handbags. They can add color and complete an outfit. 

Henri Bendel

Celine Lefebure

Sole Society

Jackets/Sweaters for that crisp weather in the evenings. 

Express

H&M

Forever 21
That’s it for now until next time!

-Gaby

Weekend Fun

​​Last weekend we took advantage of our Sunday and headed out on a drive through the Pacific Coast Highway. The beach was a bit cold but it felt much better than the 100* weather in the valley. 

Today was a Lazy Sunday in full effect, at least it was for me. As the hubby woke up for an early baseball game I slept in. Last night we attended a Maná concert and got home late. We are definitely not used to going to sleep late. Nonetheless the concert was well worth it, it always is. 

As much as I don’t want this year to end I have to say we have enjoyed it as much as we could. It’s time to welcome fall. 

Until next time. 

-Gaby

Oahu

Aloha! 

It’s been a couple of months since I last posted. There is a lot going on at work and enjoying the weekends as much as I can has kept me away. Now I return to share the amazing anniversary vacation we recently took. 

Two years ago we were blessed in having the opportunity to celebrate our anniversary in Kauai and this year we decided to head back to Hawaii. Since we want to visit new places a different island was a must making Oahu our destination. 

We stayed in Waikiki and the beauty it offers is just incredible. The views were breathtaking. You have the best of both worlds, the beach right in front and the city to the back. Places to eat all around and let us not forget the shopping. 

Hurricane Madeline and Lester hit the Pacific while we were there and unfortunately the water activities were cancelled for the weekend. We were unable to go on a snorkeling excursion but we had the opportunity to venture out by driving out of Waikiki.

We landed in Honolulu at night which gave us time to settle in and giving us full days of adventure. First day we ran out to the beach and relaxation was in play. On the second day we drove up the the Polynesian Cultural Center where we stayed for a Luau Dinner and a show. It was a lovely day was as we celebrated our anniversary. 

 

Now on to what I wore! A simple Old Navy dress to be comfortable as there is some walking in the cultural center. To lug around my stuff I took along my Louis Vuitton tote and to kept them rays away I wore my Ray Bans. To keep my feet comfortable I wore my Mexican sandals. 

The following day we headed out to Pearl Harbor. So much to say about this memorial site but I’ll keep it short. So short that I’ll just say it was definitely worth the visit. 

Tropical weather calls for floral dresses. I wore a jersey dress from H&M with Steve Madden sandals. The shades for this day were these Dior Sunglasses. 

After Pearl Harbor we headed to the north side of the island where we enjoyed the beach and stopped along the way to eat at a shrimp truck. 

The following day we spent most of our time on the beach. It was when I got my tan on, oh yeah I came a couple shades darker. For morning breakfast I went with shorts, sandals and the “Island Air Salty Hair” graphic tee from NY&Co. To cover my dark circles I grabbed my Chanel sunnies. 

Later that day we got dressed and headed out for dinner. Staying with florals I wore this Eva Mendes collection dress from NY&Co. Bringing out the pink on the dress I wore SJP Collection Fabi heels. 

Another day filled with sand was in store but before heading out of Waikiki we went to a cafe that had a gorgeous beach view, most places do. First spot we went to was Halona Beach Cove, swam for some time there before getting back in the car and then driving out to Kailua beach. 

On our last day there we went swimming for the last time at six o’clock in the morning. Our plane was not leaving until the late afternoon so we took advantage of it.

You can see the tan alright! And I love it! My legs finally have some color and almost match the rest of my body. I told the hubs that this tan will only last me until April. The good thing is that he agreed. 

Sorry for the long post. 

Aloha, until next time! 

-Gaby

Block Sandals

Hello! I’m sure you are excited that it’s Monday. I am because that means I am one day closer to salsa class. Anyways, today it is all about the block heel sandals. 

My SJP Collection block sandals purchase inspired me to buy my Steve Madden Estoria  sandals. 

Estoria in Cognac Learher 

Jagger in Fuxia (multi-colored)

I tried wearing my sandals on Saturday but the weather was ugly all day. Gloomy with a light drizzle that would not stop making it a tad too cold for sandals. Before stepping out the door I had to switch my sandals to sneakers. I was glad the weather on Sunday was not like Saturday and that I was actually able to wear my sandals as I headed out to lunch with my friends. 

Here are a couple of my block heel sandal picks. 

 Vince Camuto
Michael Kors

Nine West

Until Next Time! 

-Gaby