Look of the Day: A Day At the San Diego Zoo

Continuing my previous post of my adventures in San Diego, on this day we paid a visit to my bf’s furry friends at the San Diego Zoo. After popping celebratory birthday champagne bottles for brunch at Broken Yolk in the Gaslamp District for his birthday, we were in for a serious wake up call when we arrived at the zoo. Clearly, we underestimated how HUGE the zoo actually is. It’s like Disneyland for animals– no joke.
Point blank, I definitely chose the wrong outfit. Why? Even though the weatherman said it would be significantly cooler than the day before, it wasn’t. It was most likely hotter. And why did I choose to believe in the weather man? No idea because they’re never right any other time. 
Nonetheless, I still enjoyed my time oohing and awwing at the majestic creatures in Gap denim, a teal, flowy layered top my mom gifted from Mexico and tan ballet flats with a neon orange capped toe. I wanted to mix up my outfits over the weekend instead of wearing dress after dress after dress. With all the walking, my flats started to ache and rub the back of my heel, my jeans didn’t allow for much air flow to cool off. Towards the end of the day, I started to push up my layered top to cool off some sort of way! Good thing they served beer at the zoo or else I would have been bitchin’ the whole day 😉
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A high bun to keep my neck cool, pink gloss, and big, Bobbi J earrings to add some artisan bling.

Bougainvilleas are one of my favorite plants.

The bf sure has some hops!

This shot may be too National Geographic if you know what I mean.

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Look of the Day: Safari Print and Gladiator Sandals

A couple weekends ago, the bf and I headed down to San Diego for a quick getaway for our birthdays and visit my familia. Of course, we chose to visit during one of the hottest weekends ever, but thank God there are beautiful beaches in San Diego. 
During summer, all I want to wear are dresses because they’re easy, breezy and simple enough to just toss on one piece and be done. Unfortunately, the heat can make me one Irritated Isabel so, dresses help me keep my cool.
On this day, I chose a black and white safari print with a wood beaded halter along with brown gladiator sandals. Both pieces I’ve had for years and have held up pretty well considering all the treks around town I’ve made in them. It was so hot this day and I was so grateful that the spotted dress was lightweight, stretchy and breathable. The sandals are so durable and made walking around the Gaslamp district so easy and comfy.
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Got caught laughing.

Curly hair for no fuss.

Not a fan of the Padres but the stadium is pretty cool.

Open stadium.

Grabbing a moment to rest at the park.

RIP to my fave cheapo shades.

Coranado beach.

Lounging.

I can’t resist leopard print!

That’s all folks! Stay tuned for more this week.

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Life’s a Beach: Winter Vacation Inspiration

Playa Flamenco, Puerto Rico

A last minute trip to my island, Puerto Rico, has been eating away at me. Should I stay? Should I go? Who’s gonna feed my cat? Really, $1,100.00 for a round-trip flight? All signs point to ‘yes’ but things get a little more complicated of course.

So, I decided to put a look together to help inspire me some more on my journey to the Caribbean. For an island that is almost 100% humidity 100% of the time, a maxi dress is an easy pick for it’s effortless flow and airy-ness. Studded sandals in a deep blue add a hint of edge. Gold accessories create a glam feel and tastefully add lots of gleam and sheen. Pops of bright colors are undeniable for the Caribbean with orange polish and magenta lipstick. Top off the entire look with a straw fedora and it screams “I’m on vacation!”

Wow…I think I just typed myself into a decision. Yes.

Life's a Beach

Matthew williamson
bernardboutique.com

Balenciaga
$595 – stylemetv.com

Yellow gold earrings
$20 – myflashtrash.com

Agent Ninetynine straw hat
$26 – generalpants.com.au

Island Inspiration

It’s the third day of summer and it’s the third day my mind has been completely fixated on going on vacation. The temperature has risen above 90 degrees, I’m relaxing in my patio with a margarita in hand and all I truly need in life is a beach! Is that so much to ask for?!

Of course while daydreaming of soaking up the sun in Turks and Caicos, I’m also planning my daily outfits of fuss-free, relaxed and flirty fits plus bright and bold accessories.

Take a peek at my island inspirations below: