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Last-Minute Outfit Ideas

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Somedays I just can’t think what to wear. I stare at my closet and think I have nothing even though it is bursting at the seems. Since starting this “Week of” series I plan my outfits out the weekend before and it makes things so much easier. I look up the weather and then just bundle things together on a spare rack I have in the guest room. These leggings are the most comfortable I’ve ever owned. I love that they don’t roll down. It took me a minute to give up on skinny jeans but these cropped flares...

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Sephoria 2021 Review + A Giveaway

Beauty•Giveaways
Sephoria is one of my favorite beauty events of the year. I went in 2018 and 2019 and absolute loved it! The decor and experience was just incredible– like being inside a genies bottle or the tv. When Sephora announced a digital version I jumped at the chance to attend. The tickets were free but you could add on a VIP experience box. There were two different options– a beauty box or a skincare box. By the time I got in the skincare box was the only option left. Not that I was mad at that at all! The...

The Best Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread with Walnuts

Food
Olivia and I started a garden this year. I struggled with activities for her to do outside that would engage us both. I can only push the swing and race around the yard so much. So we grabbed some seeds at the local market and gave it a try. We were both pleasantly surprised by how well it did. The zucchini went nuts and I got creative for ways to use it all up. This zucchini bread recipe is from the 50s and passed down to me from my uncles’ Mother. It is a favorite of ours. What you...

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A Two Decade Long Adventure In Collecting Designer Handbags

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The following designer handbags content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission. Designer handbags have been the one thing I collect...
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A Week Of Summer To Fall Transition Outfits

Casual•Daily Looks•Fall•Style
Fall is just weeks away and I’ve been collecting pieces that will work well into the colder months but that I can use now, too. Cozy jackets, heavier skincare that gives extra nourishment, and BOOTS. I am so excited to be back in boots. Neutrals will always be my go-to but lately, I’ve added in a few soft colors like this breezy blue workout set and denim dress. I rounded all my favorite summer to fall outfits and transition pieces below and linked them above to help create outfit ideas. Summer to Fall Outfits A chic slide These cute...

Awesome Beauty Finds To Transition From Summer To Fall

Beauty
The following summer to fall beauty finds content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission. Each season, I like to review and refresh my skincare routine to ensure it is meeting my current needs. Summer to fall beauty has to be my favorite. Cold weather, the use of our heater at home, and the California drought in full swing mean drier conditions that can be really harsh on my skin. I’ve leaned into products full of ceramides, nourishers, hydrators, and moisturizers. There are so many products out right now it can...

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I can’t believe this is my 13th year writing Haute Beauty Guide! Honestly, it has been a journey of ups and downs but I really love this space. As I step back from Instagram and other social media for a bit to work on my store I also want to focus more energy here. My blog. The place that it all started. The thing I love the most about social media is definitely the ability to chat in real-time with so many of you. I don’t want to lose that. So to get a vibe on where to focus...

Weekend Getaway AT Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina, CA

Travel+Adventure
Over the weekend I need a little quiet time to get things done. I had a growing list of projects with fast-approaching due dates and I just needed uninterrupted space to finish them. After looking at all the local spots with availability I decided on the Sanctuary Beach Resort in Marina. I’d been there before and knew it was quiet and relaxing. Having grown up in Marina it always surprises me that this quiet, sleep resort lives in the dunes that we once ran wild through while watching hang gliders jump from the scary cliffs. Sanctuary Beach Resort has...

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I started Haute Beauty Guide in 2008 as a way to stay in touch with my skincare clients between appointments. At first, I only covered skincare but HBG grew with me as my life evolved— from traveling around the world, heading back to college after taking a long break, buying our first home, to getting my first gray hair! Monterey is my home and I take the lifestyle here to heart.

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