July 25, 2014

St. Jean Cap Ferrat, France.

Just when you thought I might be getting over my obsession with Europe, more specifically, France, I’m back with another post from the loveliest place, Cap Ferrat. But trust me there’s oh so much more to see!

Paloma Beach was one of the many highlights of my stay in France. I spent a couple days there, enjoying the spectacular views of tall mountains tumbling into the sea. The water was warm, clear, and calm- a perfect combo for swimming. Compared to the freezing water back east and the rough water in California, this was a real treat. Also, the high salinity of the water made me feel like I could float all the way over to Italy!

Exquisite French villas lined the streets of this tranquil town. I loved the bright colors of the homes, contrasting with the pretty flowers that climbed up the walls, embodying a real Mediterranean vibe. During this portion of the trip, I was lucky enough to be able to stay at the home of an incredibly gracious family friend, and that is where most of today’s pictures were taken.

Today’s outfit is a bit dressier because we were headed out to dinner in Eze and I knew nothing about the tiny medieval village, except that it was known for its beauty and charm. What I didn’t know about were the world famous panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, so Eze certainly did not disappoint. As quaint and adorable as this place sounds, it also had a restaurant with seafood so delicious I think I’m still dreaming about it.

I simply love the colors and the fun tribal prints and stripes on this dress. Summer is the time to go for lots of fun and color- this one manages to do both while keeping it dressy enough for a night out in the French Riviera. Oh and this is the last time you guys will see me wearing these little black ALDO heels. I left one of them somewhere along my travels, London maybe? Who knows! All I know is I am down a shoe. Just call me Cinderella!

Dress: Forever21

Heels: Aldo

Ring: H&M

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Heureux Vendredi!

July 18, 2014.

Cap Ferrat, The French Riviera.

The French Riviera is truly stunning.

When I arrived in Nice, I was already overwhelmed by the beauty of the coast, the homes we whirled past, the castle-like structures nestled into the surrounding cliffs, and the turquoise ocean water crashing along the shore- and that was only on the thirty minute drive over to Cap Ferrat!

Only a couple minutes away was Monaco, and so we grabbed dessert over there one night and I felt like I was on another planet. The buildings looked to be made of gold and I was certain I didn’t see any cars that weren’t “one of a kind” as they say. Now, let’s be honest, I know nothing about cars, but these looked like the type that were special ordered for Brad Pitt or something. Drinks were 24 Euro’s a pop and everyone was drinking them like they had free refills, which led me to believe that they had to be infused with some sort of hallucinogen but to my surprise, they weren’t!

But back to Cap Ferrat- this place was my idea of heaven. We danced on the docks late at night, ate at restaurants with views that made me question if I was on some sort of airplane, and took long walks along the beach. We ate the best fish, drank the best Sancerre, and all the while, I attempted my best, “merci beaucoups” , which did not seem to impress any of the locals. I, of course, took lots of photos but I promise that they will certainly never do this place justice.

My outfit on this Friday, is from one of my carefree days in Cap Ferrat. I had just gotten back from a long day at the beach and decided to take a stroll around the harbor before heading off to dinner for the night. The streets nearby were narrow and lined with delicious cafes and shops and I love nothing more than being within walking distance to a marina- which housed rows of beautiful mega-yaughts. Since the weather was always warm day and night, (I never had to wear a jacket at night!) I found this light striped cropped top to be a perfect fit for an afternoon stroll on the French Riviera. I added a pop of red to my lips and paired it with this knotted headband creating a bit of a French beach look!