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Mommy and Me Day With Picnic by the Sea Monterey

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Shelter in place is still going strong here in Monterey and I am constantly looking for things to do with Olivia. She is so bored and to be honest, so am I. When a new local business, Picnic by the Sea Monterey, popped up offering to host a picnic I wasn’t really sure what to expect for our mommy and me day. We ended up having a blast! Marlon and Chynna, the owners of Picnic by the Sea Monterey, are adorable and created a magical experience for us right in our home! After figuring out a date weeks ago...
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Autumn Dresses

Casual•Daily Looks•Fall•Lifestyle•Monterey
I love wearing dresses in Fall. Dresses are just SO easy to work into cozy layers. The other day Olivia and I headed up the mountain near our home–...
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Top 10 Cute Dresses from the NSale
Casual•Daily Looks•Date Night•Fall•Nordstrom Favorites•Spring•Style•Summer

Top 10 Cute Dresses from the NSale

The Nordstrom sale is usually FILLED with cute dresses but this year they barely have 2 pages. Kinda shocked...
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Casual•Daily Looks•Lifestyle•Monterey•Spring•Style

Spotlight California: Grayson + Gorjana + Margaret...

I put on a real shirt yesterday! I felt like such a grownup in a button-down versus my usual...
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Casual•Daily Looks•Lifestyle•Travel+Adventure•Vacation•Winter

What to Pack for Lake Tahoe in the Winter

We never get snow here in Monterey, CA so when I saw Lake Tahoe was getting a snow storm...
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Casual•Daily Looks•Fall•Winter

The Perfect Christmas Plaid Shirt

Almost ready for Christmas over here! Finished buying and wrapping all of the presents. The house is cozy and...
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How To Style A Button Down Shirt Three Ways by popular California blog, Haute Beauty Guide: image of a woman wearing a Grayson button down shirt.
Casual•Daily Looks•Style

How To Style A Button Down Shirt Three Ways

In the last few months, I have pretty much lived in Grayson button down shirts.  They are super comfy. ...
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Create & Cultivate SF wearing Grayson + Kut from the Kloth
Daily Looks•Travel+Adventure

Create and Cultivate San Francisco

Create and Cultivate San Francisco Create and Cultivate FINALLY came to the bay area and it was one of...
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Shop California with Doen | The Doen Dress: Introducing a New California Brand by popular California fashion blog, Haute Beauty Guide: image of a woman standing outside at the Barnsley House and wearing a Doen dress, Vince Camuto shoes, and a Gorjana Bali Antique Locket Necklace.
Casual•Daily Looks•Fall•Spring•Style•Summer

The Doen Dress: Introducing a New California Brand...

My goal for 2019 was to wear more California based designers. Like this Doen dress.  It has been so...
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About Me

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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Good morning!!! Did anyone else grow up eating or Good morning!!! 
Did anyone else grow up eating oranges and grapefruit every morning?  My obāsan (grandma) was convinced a warm bowl of breakfast fried rice and a side of citrus would make me do better at school. 😬 I'm still not sure how that worked out. But, even after I moved out and was in beauty school and college I would go by her house in the morning for breakfast and a chat.  The smell and taste of grapefruit always bring me back to those treasured memories. 

The new Grapefruit @thelordjones Body Lotion throws me right in the middle of all those memories!  The refreshing scent gives me such nostalgia and happy feelings each morning.  I use it every morning after I meditate (a habit I recently picked up) and before I start work.  With 100mg of CBD and 2 MG per pump, it is the best way to start the day.  I don't use it on my whole body but concentrate on my neck, shoulders, and scalp. 

If you have followed along with my skincare tips over the years you know I am very picky about CBD products.  There are so many out there and I get flooded with emails to try them all.  There is really only a handful I recommend.  The Lord Jones brand is consistent for me.  I use the bath salts every night, I carry the lotion around everywhere and the gummies are my bedtime treat.  I haven't tried their skincare yet but several pieces are on my list to try this year. 

The new Lord Jones Grapefruit Hight CBD Formula lotion is available @sephora and @thelordjones websites now!

#lordjonespartner #cbdselfcare #cbd #selfcare #morningroutine

PRESS Sample -- But I do buy plenty of their products from Sephora weekly. 🙈
Virtual learning is a challenge and not something Virtual learning is a challenge and not something I was prepared for a year ago.  Over the last several months I've researched and tried so many toddler online classes.  Several were duds and a few were really standouts.  This Twinkle Toes class from @hellosawyer was the cutest and really got Olivia engaged. 
Over on the blog today, I am sharing more about the classes we took with Sawyer and how I use their new FAVORITES List to keep track of classes I think Olivia will love in the future.  Pop over and check it out!
The Spring @curateur box is here! The full reveal The Spring @curateur box is here! The full reveal over on the blog plus a pretty awesome coupon+GWP!! 

Pop over and check it out.
Didn't get anything sparkly for Vday? We are havi Didn't get anything sparkly for Vday?  We are having a BIG jewelry sale over at the shop! 
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I love how happy my girl gets over a walk and finding a bit of history. This stunning door was built in 1834!!
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The small adobe was built in 1834 by Thomas Oliver Larkin and has changed little from its construction.
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In 1847, it was the quarters of Lieutenant William T. Sherman who was in charge of troops constructing a fort on the site of what today we call the Presidio of Monterey DLI.  Sherman went on to be a General in Union Army during the American Civil War.
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The poor cottage is now host to a family of stubborn raccoons and linger open to the public. We popped into the Larkin House gardens to get a closer look. It is my absolute favorite building in Monterey. 
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If you’ve never done one of the walking tours here they are full of cool facts about California, Monterey and USA history.  Fun to do with kids since they are totally self led.
Last week I shared a texture video of these new @p Last week I shared a texture video of these new @pacificabeauty Glow Baby products. 
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After trying them now for a few weeks I can say the cleanser and peel pads are my fave. The cleanser smells incredible like fresh summer, citrus and sunshine! I’m loving it as a morning cleanser. 
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The peel pads are a great boost in my nighttime routine.  Lactic, glycolic and salicylic help keep my skin clear, soft, smooth and glowing. 
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Available @ultabeauty and @pacificabeauty
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