Topshop Lurex Sport Rib Tee
Topshop Moto Bleach Denim Boyshorts
Selection of Pre owned Isabel Marant Edris Sandals (sold out everywhere)
Cartier Juste un Clou (nail head) Braclet
Jewelmint Rings
Tom Ford Whitney Shades
During the month of August, I was able to travel to Santa Barbara for work and play with my family and loved ones. Usually when I travel to southern CA I am spending my time there in LALA land – a second home for me. This time, I decided to branch out and go for something a little more relaxed and family friendly and Santa Barbara was the perfect spot! I had no idea how special this city was.
I remember watching The Oprah show (never missed an episode), and she did a feature on the happiest cities in the USA. Guess what charming dream town was on that list?? Santa Barbara of course! I am always interested in learning what it is that makes someone or some city so happy. That way I can try to apply the same principles in my own life and bless those around me with the same positive energy. After all, were are all teachers learning from each other aren’t we? I had to check this happy place out for myself.
Santa Barbara has such beautiful blue skies (after the morning fog burns off), an incredible mountainous backdrop filled with magestic oak trees that must have so many stories to tell and the most charming 18th century spanish influenced religious architecture. Almost every building has a terra cotta colored roof and pristine white walls. It gives this town it’s own intimate flavor. The weather was perfection too! Never too hot and never too cold. The locals were active, alive and happy! I think I found my biannual family vacation spot. My only complaint would be the drive from LAX to Santa Barbara, but it’s so much better than driving from SLC, Utah. I can’t even talk about Montecito without going off like a babbling fool….LOVE LOVE LOVE! The cherry on top is that Oprah lives there (insert crazy fan face and number one foam finger emoticons). I’ll share my experience in Montecito in another post.
I love how this this sporty green Topshop top shimmers in the sun. I always say I’m like a fish and go for anything that sparkles. I paired this look with these really fun Topshop ripped high waisted shorts for a relaxed denim in Santa Barbara vibe. You could also polish this top up with some dressy skinny jeans and black booties. It’s a really fun, comfortable and memorable go to top.
Such an honor to shoot with the talented and genuine Willie Kessel (his resume speaks for itself).
Harley says
September 2, 2014 at 6:10 amWow, I love the feel of this look at photographer. Beautiful
Christina Storm says
September 2, 2014 at 6:23 amI love this look! Those denim shorts look incredible on you!
The Style Storm
<3, Christina
Becky says
September 2, 2014 at 7:06 amI love the look of that tee! It’s such a pretty jewel tone! And that sounds like such a beautiful place!
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Barbara Hammond says
September 2, 2014 at 8:06 amYou know I love Santa Barbara – use to call it Santa Babs! Absolutely the happiest place made even better with you there! That top and those shorts? Are you kidding me?! What an incredible look. Would kill to have your natural looks and body; so beautiful.
Fashion Party blog says
September 2, 2014 at 9:08 amI like the lightning of these photos.. something different 🙂
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Angie says
September 3, 2014 at 5:01 pmWillie Kessel has such a great shooting style
Katie says
September 2, 2014 at 10:36 amLoving this look! The ripped denim with that metallic top is perfect!
Katie
http://alwaysfashionablykate.com
Angie says
September 3, 2014 at 5:01 pmThanks for stopping by Katie
chelsea says
September 2, 2014 at 3:53 pmloving how that tee glimmers in the sun! Such a great look, it has a really cool relaxed vibe. loving the cactus shot as well.
Angie says
September 3, 2014 at 5:01 pmI love all things metallic….minus dental filings #justsayin xo
M&MFASHIONBITES says
September 3, 2014 at 12:10 amCute sandals 🙂
Angie says
September 3, 2014 at 5:00 pmThanks! Isabel is one of my favorites
EMILY ANCONA says
September 3, 2014 at 12:35 pmWishing those shoes weren’t sold out everywhere! They’re so cute!
I’d love your opinion on my blog
Emily
http://emilyancona.com
xo
Angie says
September 3, 2014 at 4:59 pmIt’s such a shame…they went so fast!
Liz says
September 4, 2014 at 6:05 amSuch a fun shirt! And I love the color!
Liz
http://www.liztheaustinite.com
Le de sociale says
September 6, 2014 at 6:51 amLove that beautiful sparkle the green top has.
Perfect outfit for a getaway!
xx
Giana.LDS
http://www.ledesociale.com
Camille says
September 10, 2014 at 11:35 amThis look is incredible on you! I’m obsessed with that tee. And the photographer is amazing too. I love Santa Barbara as well, my husband actually proposed there at Bouchon. It will always be such a special city to us. Can’t wait to go back!