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Clearly my last 3-day trip to Paris was not enough, so here I am again for nearly two weeks, just two months later! I am staying at a few hotels on this trip... the first one is conveniently located near the Eiffel Tower called Hotel Gustave. If you know me, you know I love the black and white aesthetic and the decor of this hotel is right up my alley. So chic, modern, yet Parisian. I love it! My room is spacious and bright and when I open the windows, I catch a glimpse of the Eiffel Tower and the sparkling christmas lights from the courtyard below. Once again, magic is in the air and I cannot be happier to be spending the holiday in Paris. Thank you Hotel Gustave for hosting me and for the wonderful stay! I will definitely be back!

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Hotel Gustave, Paris

December 22, 2017

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If you want to win my heart, you can win it with coffee. That's how much I love coffee! But believe it or not, I didn't begin drinking it until about two and a half years ago when I started a new full-time job at a startup. Yes, it is true when people say startups usually have well-stocked kitchen... We had a pour over coffee, a Nespresso machine, cold brew and nitro on tap. Needless to say, I got addicted. Soon after that, I was gifted my own Nespresso machine at home and so I started drinking even more coffee. And now, when I wake up in the morning, I literally cannot start the day until I have my coffee. Most days I make my own iced honey latte (I use Altissio espresso from Nespresso, mix with honey, and pour that over 3/4 glass of milk over ice) in the morning but since I work from home, occasionally I like to venture out and work from different coffee shops. Here are my favorite spots around town...

Alfred

490 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills

Oh, the infamous Alfred! There are a few locations but I prefer the newer one over in Beverly Hills right near Rodeo Drive (these photos were shot there by the way). I love their iced vanilla latte and the rose white chocolate croissant is so so so good AND pretty!

Carrera Cafe

8251 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles

Carrera on Melrose and my apartment have one thing in common... it is all white! Love the space there and that tiled floor. Latte is great (yes that's all I ever drink) and they have yummy bites too!

Rubies + Diamonds

6115 Sunset Blvd #150, Los Angeles

Coffee is good but to be honest I just really love Rubies + Diamonds because it's pink and it's next to my favorite sushi restaurant Sugarfish.

Go Get Em Tiger

230 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles

A classic latte is just right here. This place gets lots of foot traffic hence great for people watching!

Cafe If

7962 Fountain Ave, West Hollywood

This hidden gem is on a quiet street within walking distance from my apartment. If you want something low key and a chill spot to work, this is your place to be. This is also the origin of my honey latte addiction.

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But First, Coffee!

December 13, 2017

Alfred

490 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills

Carrera Cafe

8251 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles

Carrera on Melrose and my apartment have one thing in common... it is all white! Love the space there and that tiled floor. Latte is great (yes that's all I ever drink) and they have yummy bites too!

Rubies + Diamonds

6115 Sunset Blvd #150, Los Angeles

Coffee is good but to be honest I just really love Rubies + Diamonds because it's pink and it's next to my favorite sushi restaurant Sugarfish.

Go Get Em Tiger

230 N Larchmont Blvd, Los Angeles

A classic latte is just right here. This place gets lots of foot traffic hence great for people watching!

Cafe If

7962 Fountain Ave, West Hollywood

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The holiday is right around the corner, festivities are beginning to pop up here and there (and everywhere). Dressing up for different occasions sure is fun but can also be stressful, luckily Marshalls has everything I need. I picked up this super soft cashmere cocoon sweater with faux fur details and a pair of showstopping loafers bedazzled with grommets and jewels as my shopping outfit. I wanted to shop in a comfy yet stylish outfit because who wants to wear 5-inch heels when you are running around trying to find gifts and carrying shopping bags? Shopping made easy when I make Marshalls my one-stop shop since it carries a wide selection of high-quality and brand-name products. You never know what is in store for you when you walk into a Marshalls... I was pleasantly surprised to find tons of beauty products and gift sets such as this amazing contour kit, lip creams, and some must-have brushes which I picked up for friends and family. This holiday season, do yourself a favor and shop at Marshalls! You can thank me later.

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* This post is sponsored by Marshalls but all opinions are my own.

Get Ready for the Holiday with Marshalls

December 10, 2017

* This post is sponsored by Marshalls but all opinions are my own.

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I can't believe it is already December! I also can't believe it is only the first week and I already have my tree up... feeling quite ahead of the game over here! Another exciting thing about the holiday season is dressing up for special occasions and I am so stoked for the Michael Costello x Revolve collaboration. Michael Costello is all about beautiful gowns and elegant pieces. Revolve is, well, just simply amazing and fashion forward. So when you combine the two you get a collection that is classy yet edgy and show-stopping. I love so many of the pieces but when it comes down to it, this rusty bronze number stole my heart. A stunning dress needs a stunning backdrop and what's better than the roof at Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood?

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Eric gown in bronze by Michael Costello x Revolve c/o Revolve.

Tassel earrings c/o Bauble Bar.

Love+Faith cross rosary styled necklace c/o Dogeared.

Emerald croc print leather purse c/o Timabee.

Suede pumps (old) c/o Sole Society.

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Michael Costello x Revolve

December 5, 2017

Eric gown in bronze by Michael Costello x Revolve c/o Revolve.

Tassel earrings c/o Bauble Bar.

Love+Faith cross rosary styled necklace c/o Dogeared.

Emerald croc print leather purse c/o Timabee.

Suede pumps (old) c/o Sole Society.

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This is it! My FINAL post from my two-week adventure in Paris and Italy! On my last day in Rome, we caught the sun setting across the Tiber on Ponte Sant'Angelo. This ancient bridge, also known as Bridge of Angels, dates all the way back to 134 AD and is one of the finest surviving in Rome itself! It was completely packed with tourists but beautiful nonetheless... I don't really have anything specific to say except for the fact that this trip was life changing. No, I am not exaggerating. This trip wasn't really planned. My good friend Bryn told me she was spending nearly a month in Europe and I spontaneously decided to join her (for two reasons). One, I had just moved to LA and feeling out of place and depressed. Two, I have been in a really complicated situation this entire year to the point where I would find any chance to escape. This trip truly opened my eyes and heart to a lot of things. I gained back the confidence I lost and learned that at the end of the day only I matter, that I should be my priority. Life is short and I need to focus on my own happiness. Obviously, life isn't that simple and I still have struggles but I am definitely making progress. Anyways, I will end this post with a quote I came across recently that really resonates with me... "Whatever comes, let it come. What stays, let it stay. What goes, let go."

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Striped ruffle button-up blouse c/o Madewell.

White flounce romper from F21.

Earthette floral applique handbag c/o Zac Zac Posen.

Bondi marble watch c/o Christian Paul.

Suede ballet flats c/o Katharine Page.

Vintage sunglasses from Rome.

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Rome Part 2: Ponte Sant'Angelo

November 28, 2017

Striped ruffle button-up blouse c/o Madewell.

White flounce romper from F21.

Earthette floral applique handbag c/o Zac Zac Posen.

Bondi marble watch c/o Christian Paul.

Suede ballet flats c/o Katharine Page.

Vintage sunglasses from Rome.

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The ultimate film, food, and wine experience, the Napa Valley Film Festival lights up Wine Country during the most colorful time of the year. Thank you Napa Valley Film Festival for sponsoring this post.

I was invited to attend this year's Napa Valley Film Festival a week ago or so and was very excited to be there alongside some fellow influencers with VIP media access. I flew up to SFO from LAX and spent 5 days in Napa Valley at this stunning house atop a hill surrounded by vineyards hosted by Italics Wine. If you followed me on InstaStory, you know it was a whirlwind! Multiple events and activities were happening at the same time throughout the day for 5 days all over the Napa Valley.

We did as much as we can but some highlights were:
- Eating next to David Arquette and took a funny photo with Elijah Wood at the Opening Party.
- Waking up for 10am wine tastings and drank wine til 2am.
- Tasting so many delicious food such as Morimoto's hamachi fish tacos.
- Drinking wine, wine, and more wine!
- Attending fun celebrity tributes with Will Ferrell (super funny, duh!), Nikki Reed and Ian Somerhalder, Nancy Meyers, etc.
- Chatting with Austin Stowell for a good half an hour and had no idea who he was until I asked him what he is doing at the film fest and he pulled out his pass and said "I guess I am a rising star..."
- Meeting and chatting with Gregg Sulkin at the riding star showcase.
- Partying up at the Friday Night Bash which included a wrestling ring and naked body painting.
- Watching the documentary The Ataxian and meeting Sean Baumstark (and now so happy to call him my friend). This guy and this film are so inspiring, and I highly recommend everyone to watch it. At times when I am feeling down, I remind myself that these small things do not matter. Be grateful and thankful and to live life fully.
- Eating the most amazing meal and making new friends at one of the Vintner Circle Dinners at Ma(i)sonry.
- Casually peeling an hardboiled egg in the kitchen one morning when Lea Thompson and her daughter Zoey Deutch and Maddie Deutch just walked in and we all started chatting about random things like chickens and my Sony camera.
- Walking the red carpet and attending the infamous Festival Gala.
- Watching the advanced screening of Molly's Game at Uptown Theater.

The above was just some of the many things I did while I was at #NVFF. It was an experience of a life time! A big thank you to Napa Valley Film Festival for inviting me, Italics Wine for hosting, and Wholefoods Napa and Clover Sonoma for sponsoring!