When I arrived in Hawaii, it felt foreign because it wasn't the "Hawaii" that I remembered. It was overcast, the waters were a deep blue, the sand/rocks were black and it felt a lot more remote. I stayed in Waikoloa which basically means if you want to see outside the resort, you will need a vehicle to get around. I decided to view the whole island via
helicopter. I did a tour in Oahu a couple years ago but always wanted to see a volcano in action. Big Island boasts the tallest mountain in the world-
Mauna Kea, the largest volcano on the face of the earth-
Mauna Loa and
Kilauea- the world's most active volcano. It has been continuously erupting since 1983 (year I was born!) and wanted to witness a natural wonder since it felt like a once in a lifetime experience. There are no words to express how mesmerizing it was to see the molten lava flow before my eyes and the feeling of being whisked through the desert to the hidden tropical valleys, waterfalls and rainforest-- seriously took my breath away. Something cool I also learned was that the Big Island is home to 11 of the world's 13 climate zones-- and I don't know where else you can find that many diverse climates in such a compact space but you can here and I'd recommend to come if you get the chance.
I was getting itchy feet so it felt like a good time to go to Hawaii for the weekend. Oahu has always been a second home for me but had some friends who were attending a wedding at the Big Island and thought it might be fun to try something different. I've only been here once when I was eight so my memory of it is a bit fuzzy but now after visiting this time time around, I'd say it's the biggest and bestest island in Hawaii. So much to do and so much to see, I'd come back here in a heartbeat. Definitely my new favorite destination and probably my most adventurous trip this year... Big Island, you have stole my heart. Pictures from my trip soon!
zara metallic jeans, steve madden shoes, tsovet watch
I wore this outfit to the
Kings of Convenience concert at The Fillmore two weeks ago and must say they are one of my favorite groups of all time. I've been looking for metallic pants and when I saw a post from Rumi, I knew I had to have them. I don't know if I have OCD but I have been cleaning/getting rid of old things non stop. I stumbled upon stacks of magazines and finally sorted through the images I wanted to keep. I've been meaning to post some things to sell but truth is, I've just been lazy. I can't believe we're already halfway through November- Thanksgiving is next week, school will be over, Christmas is near and then comes my birthday! We had surprise birthday party for Liz last night and for some reason I can't tell if I'm hungover or just plain sick but my head hurts and my body aches all over. It could also be from my workout but either way I could really use a massage right about now.
forever 21 dress, sam edelman heels
Been waiting for an opportunity to wear this dress and it was perfect for Tomiko's baby shower which was held at
Love Joy's Tea Room in the city. A few months ago we took tea at
Crown & Crumpet for
Rachael's shower and both places are the right ambiance to gather your girls and enjoy scones, tasty teas and sandwiches. I really like the concept of celebrating parties at a tea room since it sets such a fun mood and reminds me of being very playful and feminine-- two of the five words I would describe myself as.. the other 3? I will get back to you on. Anyway, here's a close up of my hair color.. I don't even know what I look like with my natural hair color full on but if I played make believe, this is how I'd want it to be all the time. My hair tends to get brassy real easily so to get it this ashy makes me a happy camper. (The tips are a tad lighter since they were previously blonde but from a distance it looks likeone color and I feel a lot more sophisticated with it.. Very fitting for the fall!
