Sequins in the City: June 2015

Saturday, June 27, 2015

Travel Series: San Francisco in ONE DAY

Hi! I hope everyone is doing well! I wanted to share some pictures from my one day/night in San Francisco and my recommendations!

Mama's Cafe-French Toast Trio

My only ONE DAY in San Francisco Schedule

Leave Hotel (Westin St. Francis) around 8:30 a.m.. (If staying Union Square...this will be about 1.7 miles)

Walk through China Town.

Get up early and start your day off right with BREAKFAST....or if you like to sleep in brunch at Mama's! Considered to be the #1 thing to do in San Fransisco. Located in Little Italy. Be prepared to wait in a line. I waited for about an hour. I went at 9 am on a Thursday! I ordered the Mama's French Toast Sampler and it was delicious. Such a special place! I would't leave town without stopping at this delightful breakfast spot.

Walk over to the Catholic Church next door! Gorgeous stained glass.

Walk to Pier 39/Fisherman's Wharf area. Shop/tourist stuff.

Watch the seals.

Walk to Ghirardelli Square. Shop.

Black Street Cafe. Coffee/Snack.

Go back to Fisherman's Wharf for the trolley. Wait in a ridiculously long line.

Take Trolley past Lombard street to Hotel/Union square( famous twisty street).

Eat a late lunch/early dinner. About 4:00 p.m. at the Nordstrom Bistro.

Shop at Union Square until 6-7 p.m..

Golden Gate Bridge for Sunset. (I actually didn't get to go this last time, but of course I recommend it!)

^^This is the schedule I took! It's not perfect, but I felt like I enjoyed most everything the city had to offer in just a day! It was a LOT of walking, but so worth seeing everything I saw.

^^My absolute favorite dish at the Nordstrom Bistro!! I think it is called Sautéed Chicken and Angel Hair Pasta!! The Rosemary Butter Sauce is to die for!!

hope you enjoyed!! I'll be posting a Vacation haul and Lake Tahoe Picture Diary soon!

xoxo, Maddie

Saturday, June 20, 2015

Travel Diary: Northern California Day 1

I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend! The past day has been mostly spent driving, so I didn't take many pictures, but I thought I'd share a few of the pictures I took!

The Melt- Palo Alto

I ordered a amazing grilled cheese, fries, and a cookies & cream milkshake!

Yosemite National Park & The Ahwahnee Hotel

I'm going to try and post daily on my California adventures, so stay posted!

xoxo, Maddie

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Travel Series: Carry-On Essentials

The St. Anne Tote- Black Watch Plaid// Macbook Air 13"// Water Bottle//Headphones// RayBans Aviator Sunglasses// My iPhone// Kate Spade Pineapple Case//Lilly Pulitzer Portable Charger// Rails Plaid Shirt// Victoria's Secret Compact Mirror// Luna Nuts over Chocolate// Kate Spade Wallet

1. Barrington Gifts- St. Anne Tote- These aren't cheap ($145), but they are wonderful quality and can be monogramed! I own the plaid one pictured above! I love using totes are carry-ons, because they are spacious. (HERE)

2. Always bring my Laptop! I actually just bought a new one! It is the Macbook Air 13". Don't forget your chargers for your electronics either!

3. Once I get past security! I always buy a water bottle/bottled drink for the flight! I hate having a drink and it not having a cap for the plane.

4. Headphones!! Much needed to block out everything going on around me on the plane! Check out my travel playlist (coming soon!)

5. Sunglasses- I normally keep these in my purse anyway, so they are in my carry on too!

6. Jacket/Plaid shirt- Sometimes planes are freezing...sometimes they are hot! Thats why I like to bring a flannel to either wear or tie around my waist! I love this one from Rails. (HERE)

7. Iphone-always have it with me!

8. Never a bad idea to keep an portable phone charger! I love my Lilly Pulitzer one, but you can find them at Targets, Walmarts, or Electronic stores! (BUY HERE)

9. A Snack- You never know where you will get stranded and at what time! To avoid starvation haha, I pack my favorite Luna Bar--which is the Nuts over Chocolate Bar.

10. My Kate Spade Wallet!! Is perfect for traveling! It does't zip so you can slip your boarding pass in it and snap it shut! (HERE) Its on SALE!

11. My Favorite Compact Mirror- Victoria's Secret Leopard Printed Mirror (HERE-on sale!) Perfect for makeup check ups! I also bring a couple lip glosses and eyeliner! I'll be posting a travel makeup bag later this week!

Happy Traveling!
xoxo, Maddie

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

College Dorm Haul Part 1

Here are some items, I've picked up the past couple of months for my dorm.

I have about 5 pillows for my twin bed--which is ridiculous but I just keep buying more (maybe I'm developing a bad pillow buying habit? lol) I have yet to buy the necessitates like hangers, ~~laptop~~, trashcan....BUT I'LL GET THERE...hopefully!

My color scheme: Navy, White, Gold, Hot Pink!!- with pops of other bright colors!

DIY items I've made: I've linked the instructional posts under the pictures.