Palm Springs Weekend Getaway: What's New in 2021

This weekend I headed to Palm Springs for a much needed weekend getaway. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy the springtime weather before the summer heat sets in. Palm Springs is usually known as a vacation hot spot for festival goers and music lovers but this year things are a little different. I decided to make this trip about checking out what's new locally and visiting some of my favorite fashion boutiques while just enjoying the scenery. 

On Friday night I arrived in town and after checking in I headed over to El Paseo for an afternoon shopping trip. 

The shops at El Paseo is a high end shopping street with brand names like Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co. and more as well as classic Palm Springs boutiques such as art galleries and interior design shops. I love coming here to check out the latest trends and seeing all the fun and vintage Palm Springs style. 

I stopped in the Tiffany store first and wandered throughout the shops. I stopped for a shave ice treat to get a break from the heat before heading over to my favorite vintage store. Marga's repeat boutique is right off El Paseo and always has tons of great finds. I love this store because it is so much fun to go in and hunt for a designer item and you never know what kind of gem you will find. This store has been around for years and the management is so nice and friendly. If you love vintage shopping or just like finding designer items at a discount you will love this store! 

After a successful shopping trip I headed back to my condo and decided to hit the pool. I also found two cocktail recipes on Pinterest that I decided to try out over the weekend and made some poolside drinks as well. You can check out my video here on how to make these easy recipes perfect for vacation mode. It was still a warm evening and the perfect way to end my first day. 

On Saturday morning I woke up and headed out to the pool for some relaxation time before starting my day. It was actually perfect weather and only about 92 degrees in the morning. 

After returning from the pool I got ready to head out to my massage appointment. I decided to try out the new spa at the Margaritaville resort which just opened in 2020. I was excited to see what the new spa had to offer and check out the resort. I headed into Palm Springs and checked into the St. Somewhere spa at the resort. 

The spa is located right next to the pool area and the "5 O'clock Somewhere" bar. 

The resort was so much fun with country lyric quotes on the walls and brightly colored decorations everywhere you looked. The massage was great and very relaxing and the spa was super luxurious. I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you are a country music fan or just looking for a unique experience in Palm Springs. 

After my appointment I headed over to my dinner reservation at the Come Monday Cafe and Grill. 

This restaurant is super cute and also located poolside at the resort. It has a luxury southern garden feel with lantern lighting and patio seating. 

I tried the house burger which was delicious and would also highly recommend getting the shoestring fries on the side. They were perfectly crispy and tasted great! I would also recommend trying one of the delicious cocktails on the menu as it is Margaritaville after all! You really can't go wrong with any of the options.

On Sunday morning I woke up and had breakfast by my pool before getting ready for the day. It was another day with great weather not too warm with sunshine all day. After relaxing by the pool I got ready to head out to the Cabazon outlets. For my last day in town I decided take a shopping trip to this one of a kind outlet spot near Palm Springs. This outlet mall has tons of name brands that you can't find anywhere else in southern California like YSL, Jimmy Choo, Burberry and more! I love coming here to find great deals on some of my favorite designer brands. 

If you are looking for a fun and relaxing weekend getaway in SoCal I would definitely recommend heading to Palm Springs. While not everything is open just yet there is plenty to do and some fun new places to check out. Even if you have been before after being shut down for a year there are some great new places to discover! Let me know if you have tried any of these spots in the comments! 

Watch: My Interview with the Cutest Country Girl Gang Auburn Road

Today was another crazy day at the festival with some of my favorite performers like,... and ... taking the stage! I also got the chance to do more interviews with some awesome newcomers like Auburn Road. This band of young talented girls is going places in style. Watch my interview with them below and keep reading for more behind the scenes info on their latest album!

The band is releasing a new album coming out in just a few months and told me all about their process. According to the band its going to be "a lot more dusty and authentic to country music" They talked about their favorite country artists of the moment listing Marren Morris, the Dixie Chicks, and Rascal Flatts as inspiration. According to the they listen to a wide range of artists and music genres to find their ideas. The message on their new album is a continuation from one of their previous songs and is about the same girl who has now grown up is onto her next chapter in life. They told me that since they'd had so many new life experiences since the first they really wanted to put them into this next album saying, "there's a story out there for really any emotion yo're going through." They also talked about their upcoming gigs after stagecoach sounding super excited to be opening up for Toby Keith on June 16, at the Iron Stone amphitheater in Murphy's California. You can find more of their music on pledge music and also order their upcoming album and find the latest updates on social media @auburnroadmusic.

Girls Brunch in Palm Springs at the Brand New AC3 Restaurant in Hotel Paseo

On the final day of Stagecoach I started off the morning with a nutritious and tasty brunch at the AC3 restaurant at the Hotel Paseo in Palm Springs. This chic modern spot has a great menu full of delicious options and luckily I got to try a ton of them because I got invited to a girls media brunch where I had a great time meeting so many successful women in the media industry. Many of them were also covering Stagecoach and some were just food and lifestyle writers who were covering the opening of the restaurant. I got some great tips from the photographer sitting next to me so I was able to capture these gorgeous photos of the brunch for you guys!


I decided to order a shrimp salad and yogurt parfait because they both sounded super healthy and I wanted something sweet to top off my meal. The shrimp salad was amazing and definitely something I'd recommend. It was so filling too! I loved the seasoning they used and the little pieces of grapefruit in the salad that added a tropical twist to the dish. The yogurt parfait was perfect for dessert and was filled with fresh fruit and granola. It also could've been a meal on its own really. I loved hanging out with the other bloggers and reporters in this restaurant. We had a great table with a view of the popular Palm Springs shopping street El Paseo. The decorations in the restaurant were minimalist but colorful with some desert vibes. Afterwards I had a great time exploring more of the hotel Paseo as well. This boutique hotel had so many cute decorations including retro pictures of celebs who loved vacationing in Palm Springs as well as a fun outdoor back patio. I love this cool Cali sign! Pretty soon it was time to rush off to the festival but I would definitely reccomend this restaurant for anyone looking for great service and high quality flavor! Don't forget to check out my Day 3 post to see what I wore to the last day of the festival and more!

My Stagecoach Look Day 2

Hey Everyone and welcome to Stagecoach Day 2! Day 1 was so amazing I can't wait to see what the talented performers will have in store for us tonight! Don't forget to check out my exclusive interview with rising star Lindsay Ell who took the stage yesterday! The video is up on the blog here so check it out! Today, I'm wearing my favorite festival wear from Sugar t-shirts again going with this adorable summer number that says "we mermaid to be friends"! This shirt is great because it can be worn long or short. I chose to tie it up and paired it with my favorite pair of jean shorts from Free People. The lace on these shorts goes perfectly with the girly details on the shirt! I finished the look with some cowboy booties since it is Stagecoach and accessorized with these seaside themed Kollectin jewels. going with the mermaid theme, I chose this cute pearl ring and matching pearl and tassle necklace. Don't forget to shop my Kolelctin jewelry store for all the latest looks! When I wasn't at the festival I enjoyed living that mermaid life by the pool at my resort. It was a great way to cool off after a long hot day in the desert!

Everything You Need to Survive the Desert! Check Out My Stagecoach Survival Kit from FabFItFun

I am having so much fun at the H2O Beauty Stagecoach Pre-Party today before heading over to Day 1 of the festival later! We have heard some amazing performances on stage as well as gotten to check out some really cool brands such as FabFitFun. They are giving out these awesome Stagecoach survival kits to help us make it through the weekend! I am so excited to check mine out and find out what I got! Watch my video below to see me open it! Check below for links to the products in the kit!



Box: FabFitFun 
Sunglasses: Diff Eyewear
Beauty Cream: H2O Beauty 

H2O Beauty Stagecoach Pre-Party at Zenyara

This morning I kicked off the first day of Stagecoach at the awesome H2O Beauty pre-party where tons of performers gave intimate shows and a sneak peak of what was to come later on during the festival. Several amazing brands also took part in the pre-festival celebration including...Fab Fit Fun, H2O Beauty, and more! It all took place at the stunning Zenyara resort where Gigi Hadid stayed for Coachella and where several other celebs have vacationed!

This place was absolutely gorgeous you guys! This little oasis in the desert is perfect for parties and even has a giant pool and private beach area! It was definitely hot but luckily H2O had us covered with their signature hydrating mist.

Staff came around spraying guests with the cooling mist all morning so we stayed photo ready for the entire party! It definitely made you feel like a star. They also had some amazing food for us to try including fresh fruit and avocado toast. I had a great time experiencing all the brands they had at the event and got my nails done for the festival later on! I also got my hair done at their braid bar which came out looking amazing.

I grabbed some sweet treats at the Chua Chocolate booth where they were giving out delicious chocolate candy. My favorite flavor was definitely the rasberry filling covered in sprinkles!


I loved my Survival Kit from FabFitFun also at the party! Go check out my video to see all the goodies included inside the kit here!

 After enjoying all the fun stops at the party I headed over to the stage for an up close look at the performances they had lined up. It was so cool to experience performances from bands like Temecula Road, Walker Hayes, Carley Pearce, Seth Ennis, Delta Rae, CB30, Ashley Campbell and Kelsea Ballerini up close hanging out on the beach! Check out my interview with Temecula Road in their trailor following their performance at this party here! 

I got to hear some great new music and loved all the fashion and beauty themed activities at this party plus I am loving my H2O Beauty giftbag! Their products are perfect for the desert because they are all about hydration. I can also see myself using a ton of this stuff anywhere though like their face cleanser and exfoliant. I tried it out and I love how refreshed it makes my face feel! You can definitely tell it is cleansing for sure. 
Check out the rest of my Stagecoach coverage for more on the bands, celebs, and styles coming soon in Hercampus!