Cupcakes and Cashmere

R&R

March 2nd, 2009

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Candela NYC Dress, Michael Kors Wedges, Vintage Aviators

It never ceases to amaze me what a couple days spent in the sun can do for my frame of mind.  The Ace Hotel had a hip, retro vibe with a black and white photo booth in the lobby, shampoo that smelled of California tangelos and hammocks that lined the pool.  Their ‘Facial’ cocktail, made of muddled mint with vodka, pineapple juice and cucumbers quickly became my go-to choice for a refreshing drink to counter the 82° heat.  If you have any specific questions about the hotel,  just leave them in the comment section and I’ll be happy to answer.

As a perfect end to my weekend, I found a pair of Miu Miu Naplak Patch Booties (for a fabulous price) at the Desert Hills Outlets that were sold out just about everywhere that I had previously checked.  Though I’m typically one for neutral colored shoes (okay, besides these), I simply adore the unique combination of dusty rose, walnut, pink and nude patent leather with an unexpected zipper that runs down the side.

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  • http://shopinchic83@yahoo.com Shop In Chic

    Lucky you! I would love to take a vacay soon.

    And I j’adore the shoes:)

  • http://chateaudelu.blogspot.com Lucinda

    I want to try this place out, PS is my happy place. I got married at The Horizon Hotel (www.TheHorizonHotel.com) last June, another great mod hotel.

  • http://thestylerules.com The Style Rules

    those miu miu’s are an amazing find! I am so excited to head to palm springs over the summer too..waiting for it to get a bit warmer so i can bake, though! :)

  • http://proseccoandlemonade.blogspot.com Thao

    Your vacation looks amazing! Perfect photos, amazing shoes.

  • http://www.prettysandyfeet.com/ katelin

    okay i love these pictures, that place looks amazing i sort of really want to go now. and umm i want your dress, just so you know :)

  • http://nikymarie.blogspot.com Nicole Marie

    oh lucky lucky lucky girl!

  • http://ontheblogbandwagon.blogspot.com Wanderlusting

    DESERT HILS OUTLET! It’s amazing.

    I bought my FIRST designer dress there, DKNY, and I still have it. I was 15 :)

    Hotel looks lovely, saw it featured in InStyle a few days after I knew you were going. Such a GREAT bargain, eh?

    PS love the miu miu colours. Love the dress. Miss the sun.

  • http://carlotta-myway.blogspot.com/ carlotta

    the dress is so cute, where did you get it?!

    I’m looking for those miumiu but are sold out everywhere!!

  • http://tilthestarsturncold.blogspot.com/ Jojo

    oh. my. god. Those shoes are DIVINE! and you are stunning. I’m so jealous of all that sunshine – it’s so grey here in London (big surprise!)… Love it!

  • http://diagnosisdeferred.blogspot.com/ Teresa

    I’m terribly jealous. There is no end in sight for the bleak weather here in NYC. Love the shoes, btw…

  • http://www.simplelovely.blogspot.com joslyn

    this looks like an absolutely amazing getaway…i’m officially jealous!

  • Hayley

    Love the new shoes!

  • http://www.kosmopolight.com Kelley

    Looks like an amazing hotel. I’ll have to check it out!

  • http://www.domesticreflections.blogspot.com Jora

    That dress is freaking adorable on you and now I need to go to the Ace MORE THAN EVER!!!

  • http://www.hudsonjeans.com/lifestyle Hudson

    This place looks cool. Was it pricey? My fave hotel there is the Parker!

  • http://vintage-tea.blogspot.com/ Vintage Tea

    I need a holidaaaay! The shoes look so lovely

    Check me out at http://vintage-tea.blogspot.com/

    x

  • http://ohladye.blogspot.com ohladye

    Ooooh I just bought those Miu Miu booties, too! :) I can’t wait for them to arrive.

  • jam

    was the hotel still under heavy construction?

  • Vivian

    those shoes are TDF!!!! looks like u had a utterly relaxing weekend!

  • strega

    GUAPA!!
    I need to know where you got that amazing dress!
    I must wear it here in spain, this summer!!!
    You look amazing and refreshing!

  • mipav

    sigh, i just fell in love with those shoes but i know i can’t afford them.
    is that dress up there available online? if so, could you give me the website? =D

  • http://fashionchalet.blogspot.com Fashion CHALET

    Verrryy cute, reminds me of when the girls all go to Mexico for the SATC movie!! :]

    xx

  • http://jamieofalltrades.typepad.com jamieofalltrades

    You look like Blake Lively in the hamock photo. Pretty!

  • http://twitter.com/hidsalamat Hid

    Hey! I went to Desert Hills last year when I was flying for Singapore Airlines and it was SO SO great. The best shopping I’ve done anywhere in a long time, it would’ve been great if I’d known you then! And for the record, you’re a lovelier, and if possible, even more California than Blake Lively.

    P/S: Love the blog!

  • k

    add me to the list of people that want to know where did you get the dress or maybe a closeup of the dress :)
    if i can see it up close i’d be able to sew the colorful ruffle to a tube dress i have :)

  • http://raquelleal.com Raquel

    I’m heading to Palm Springs in a couple of weeks for my birthday weekend and have been stressing over what to wear! I’m two months pregnant and can’t seem to find anything!!

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