When most people think of Napa, they imagine vineyards and wine tastings. But when you get through the country, you will find the most photogenic downtown with the inspirations of a large city but a personable small town feel. I spent the day exploring this area of Napa with my mom, and we were incredibly awed! Faux fur sweater vest [new, $20], Banana Republic top [new, $10], Banana Republic jeans [new, $40], Gucci belt [secondhand, $25], Gucci flats [new, gift], Louis Vuitton crossbody [secondhand, $100], Gucci scarf [new, gift], Rayban wayfarers [new, gift] How charming is the First Street Bridge? Stretching over a (lower than usual) river (thanks CA drought), the bridge is lined with lamp posts and gives great views of the historic buildings. Pictures were a MUST. "What's that over there?" ;) We visited the Oxbow Public Market, an indoor market with a variety of vendors including fresh produce, a coffee shop, a butcher, and an oyster bar. High quality, clean, and a lot to offer. One word: SAMPLES. Once we got hungry, we headed over to central downtown and found Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ. Right on the water, we could smell it before we saw it. I like wine and I love BBQ, so I was totally on board. Cajun shrimp wedge salad. Artistic AND delicious. :D We couldn't come home empty handed, so we picked up a few delicious treats from Kara's Cupcakes, a Bay Area bakery chain. Pro Tip: Coconut cupcake is WHERE IT IS AT. It was fun sharing such a memorable day with you all, and I look forward to sharing our next adventure within the next few days! Follow Fancy Free on IG (@fancyfreeblog) to see what I'm wearing, eating, and doing in real time!
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Hello! From stateside! After a very long day of traveling yesterday (and a 40 minute In-N-Out drive thru wait because, yolo) we are finally home and it feels so good to be in weather that is over 60 degrees! I can handle a short amount of cold weather, but I am a SoCal girl at heart. I decided to write a post rounding up all my favorite fall outfits from our Germany vacation, because it is rare to get to wear this many layers in Los Angeles! Enjoy! Banana Republic sweater [new, $10], Banana Republic shorts [new, $15], Banana Republic jacket [new, $40], Ann Taylor booties [new, $20], Michael Kors watch [new, gift], Longchamp Tote [new, gift] Tommy Hilfiger sweater [new, $10], Ann Taylor button up [new, $20], Banana Republic jeans [new, $40], Gucci flats [new, gift], Gucci bag [vintage, hand me down], Tiffany & Co necklace [new, gift] Rag and Bone top [new, $30], Banana Republic jeans [new, $15], Ann Taylor booties [new, $20], The Limited jacket [new, gift], Burberry scarf [secondhand, $80], Louis Vuitton bag [secondhand, $100] Lily Pulitzer dress [secondhand, $20], Steve Madden leather high heeled boots [secondhand, $20], The Limited jacket [new, gift], Gucci scarf [new, gift], Gucci bag [vintage, hand me down] Burberry sweater dress [secondhand, gift], Banana Republic jacket [new, $40], Hunter boots [new, $80], Michael Kors watch [new, gift], Longchamp tote [new, gift} Ralph Lauren cashmere sweater [new, gift], WhoWhatWear skirt [new, $8], H&M flats [new, $20], The Limited jacket [new, gift], Longchamp tote [new, gift] Express faux fur vest [new, $15], Banana Republic sweater [new, $10], Banana Republic jeans [new, $40], Tory Burch flats [new, $140], Gucci bag [vintage, hand me down], Michael Kors watch [new, gift] My authentic German dirndl! The Limited jacket [new, gift], Converse [new, gift], Louis Vuitton bag [secondhand, $100], Tiffany & Co necklace [new, gift] We had such a great time on our adventure, and I hope you enjoyed following along via the blog, Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat!
Hello from Germany! I recently shared the newest addition to my shoe collection on Instagram (link is on the top right!) and am now very excited to share more details! I have been looking for a pair of good quality neutral heels (Choo, Louboutin, Blahnik, etc.) for a few months and had been searching through a number of second hand luxury websites because my budget was $100. Just a few weeks ago as I was perusing through eBay, I found these well maintained black, peep toe pumps with an asking price of $70 with free shipping. What! Pushing my luck, I offered $60 and the seller quickly accepted! Win for me! I was definitely skeptical at first of the price, but after asking for additional pictures from the seller (who had very good ratings) and doing my own online research I decided they must be the real deal! While they are secondhand, the scratching and wear is very minimal, and hardly noticeable even up close. They even came with the original dust bag. :D A similar pair can be seen here, retailing at nearly $600! Diane Von Furstenberg dress [secondhand, $40], Jimmy Choo pumps [secondhand, $60], Rebecca Minkoff bag [new, $60] How gorgeous is this location?! The castle is called Schloss Solitude, and is located within Stuttgart, where my husband is from. Super fairytale-esque. See more here! Ok HAD to include a pic of my hair that I was so proud of. This dutch half crown braid was the results of only watching ONE youtube video and getting it right on my very FIRST attempt! The universe was on my side that day! Thank you for reading, and I promise to share more from Germany within the next few days! Hi everyone! So if you are following me on social media (do it!!), you will know that le hubby and I have recently set off on our next adventure! Germany! I am uber excited for cold weather, Oktoberfest, and some AMAZINGGG German food. But when it comes to international travel, it is important to be prepared when stepping on the airplane. 11 hours of flight time is no joke, and if you want to start off your vacation on the cutest foot possible, there are a few essentials you should definitely be stashing on your carry-on. Below are a few of my staples! 1. Cozy wrap- Airplanes are uncomfortable as it is, make sure to bring something to keep you warm when the temperatures drop. If your destination will be cold (like Germany...), this is perfect for the post-airport trip to your hotel. 2. Vaseline Lip Therapy- Travel can be very drying on your lips! This Vaseline product is my ultimate fave. Lasts for hours and tastes yummy. :) 3. Headphones- Forgetting your headphones is like the biggest no no in travel! How will you watch all of last years B-list movies without them?! I have had my pink Beats for years, they are so cute! 4. Trader Joe's Green Tea Mints- Between airplane food and a couple hours of mouth open half sleep, your breath could probably use a pick me up. Trust. But beware, these mints are addicting. 5. Cosmetic Bags- Make sure to keep all your smaller items compartmentalized so they are easier to find. The cute Clinique bags are actually a set that was free with a $27 purchase! 6. Make-up- I prefer to board the plane sans makeup, and apply before landing. It's better for your skin, and you will look more fresh upon arriving. The Too Faced eyeshadow palette pictured above is a new fancy find! 15 shades and an eyeliner pencil for only $15! 7. Work and School projects- You are going to have a loooooot of time on the plane, so if you have deadlines and assignments coming up, this is a good time to get ish done. As a grad student, there is always a list of things I can/should be getting done at any one moment. Get it done on the plane so you don't sacrifice vacation time for it! 8. Body Spray and Lotion- Sitting for hours. Cramped spaces. Tight clothes. You get it. Smell like you didn't just roll out of a cave. I love the Bombshell fragrance from VS, and their ultimate body care lotion is super hydrating. Just in case you don't want alligator skin on your vacay. 9. Mirror- Don't be the person that hogs the bathroom for 30 minutes to apply makeup. Have one handy and apply at your seat. I have had the Chanel compact above for years. While there is no longer makeup inside, it makes a stylish mirror that fits perfect in my bag. 10. Passport- Le duh. **What I forgot to include in this picture is the large container of hand sanitizer I tote everywhere. Don't get sick before you even get to your destination!** Hope this helps, and I'm excited to share more of our European adventure with all of you very soon! Hi everyone! What an exciting weekend it has been! I woke up Friday morning not knowing what the day would hold, and before I knew it I was at the airport boarding a plane for Seattle! Again! We got in late late late Friday night, and stayed only until Sunday, but we definitely tried to pack in as much as we could! To shake things up a bit, I decided to make a fun little video of our adventures, instead of just sharing pics. I'm excited to get more into YouTube, and would love for any feedback. And if you feel so inclined, subscribing to my channel would ensure you would be totally up to date on all the new videos I upload! Enjoy!! xo Sydney |
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