Happy weekend, friends!  Do you have big plans? I mentioned in this post that I am in Austin for the weekend.  Last night we celebrated with my sister and toasted her graduation, first at Second Bar + Kitchen, and then later at the Driscoll Bar.  Last week Aaron and I booked a trip to China this summer!  It was kind of a surprise destination.  One minute we were talking about how cool it would be to stand on top of … +more

Hi, friends!  How are your weeks going?  Somehow, because I am so far away, you guys feel very far away.  That doesn’t even make sense does it?  This is my first visit to Australia and after a week here, I can report that it is a really rad place.  While both Melbourne and Sydney both boast great food, coffe, and super friendly people, they couldn’t be more different, which I didn’t expect at all!  Melbourne feels more urban– a lot … +more

Have you enjoyed spring break week?  This week we’ve covered everything from resort-worthy cocktails and the best “glamping” locations, to a fashion trend perfect for vacation-wear and how to create a very cozy staycation if your current dream locale happens to be some rest & relaxation at home! If you’re starting to plan a trip, today we have some destination inspiration for you.  We talked to some of our favorite bloggers to find out what their favorite trips have been…

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Have you heard of this trend?  We had some friends go “glamping”– glamorous camping if you didn’t catch that– in Santa Barbara last spring and loved it!  Aaron has always given me a hard time because camping to me growing up was in an RV with my favorite pillow and a down comforter.  Am I right?  He says that doesn’t count!  To him camping has to be in a tent, so this luxurious yurt might be the perfect compromise for … +more

Happy Friday!  Aaron is turning 30 in a couple of weeks, but since we will be in Australia, I am throwing him a little shindig this weekend to celebrate.  I can’t wait!  What are you all up to this weekend?  Whatever it is, be sure to check back in with us next week as we honor every student’s favorite time of year and kick off Spring Break Week here at The Effortless Chic!  There will plenty of inspiration for … +more

Last week, dying to dive into a new read, I picked up The Paris Wife while I was in Austin.  It was truly so good I couldn’t put it down!  Last night, after completing the book earlier this week, and based on recommendations from you guys here, I turned on Midnight in Paris while I was making dinner.  I should have known 30 minutes in I would plotting plans for a weekend in Paris!  Have you all heard of the … +more

Happy New Year!  Aaron and I are currently en route back to Los Angeles after a quick 24 hours in San Francisco to usher in the new year.  It was such a fun night!  What began as a proper dinner with friends in their beautiful Hayes Valley home, culminated in us standing on benches on their deck at midnight, banging pots and pans and shouting happy new year to the neighborhood while the fireworks from the ferry building lit up … +more

I have been to Paris twice.  Once in high school with my family and once a few years ago with Aaron.  (Only once did I think I was getting proposed to, but I will save that story for another day!)  I just love this city.  It is filled with so much charm that it often times remind me more of a quaint town than the bustling city center that it is.  Croissant in hand, I can walk and walk for … +more