Thursday, May 9, 2019

CdM Travel: A Weekend in San Diego



This weekend I decided to take a trip down to San Diego and explore a little more of Southern California. I love hanging out in LA but SD is a whole other world just waiting to be discovered only a few hours south! Read my guide below to discover all the best blogger spots to take amazing photos and enjoy a relaxing weekend by the beach!

Day One

Experience the beach and get some amazing views with the hiking trails at Torrey Pines
I loved the amazing hiking in Torrey Pines state park located in La Jolla. The sandstone cliffs and sweeping ocean views were definitely worth the uphill hike. I spent a couple hours exploring the different trails and taking in the wildflower meadows and stunning cliffside pathways. Then I headed down to the beach near the Razorpoint trail at the top of the hill. The beach area is so cool with giant sandstone cliffs and little outcroppings in the ocean that are great for pictures! There are trails for every level whether you are a beginner hiker or looking for a more challenging route. And the best part is you can cool off by the ocean at the end of the hike if you start getting hot! I would definitely recommend this spot for nature lovers and anyone wanting to get some great ocean views of San Diego.

Where to Eat:


Galaxy Taco located only a few minutes away from the hiking trails in the charming La Jolla Village\
After spending the morning hiking I had definitley worked up an appetite and headed over to the famous Galaxy Taco shop in La Jolla. It's just a few blocks from the beach and is situated on the cutest little street with tons of boutiques and other beachside shops. I loved discovering this little neighborhood and Galaxy Taco is famous for delicious gourmet Mexican food in San Diego. I ordered the steak taco with a side of beans and rice which came with a \delicious guacamole salsa. It was the perfect filling and healthy meal for a late lunch. I also loved the colorful atmosphere of the restaurant which offers indoor and outdoor seating.

Where to Shop:Waterfront shopping at Seaport village
If you are looking for the perfect place to find some souvenirs or some coastal inspired fashion than the shopping at Seaport Village is the perfect place! The waterfront shopping has tons of cute shops and fun California lifestyle brands. Relax and end your day with these great lewks.

Day Two

Get in touch with your inner child at Belmont Beach Amusement Park
Experience the party life at Pacific Beach and take a walk along the strand to soak up the San Diego sunshine. For my second day in San Diego I decided to check out the famous Pacific Beach neighborhood and started my day at the historic Belmont Beach Amusement park. The adorable seaside park has everything you's want from a boardwalk amusement park and tons of colorful photo ops! My favorite ride is the old fashioned wooden rollercoaster called the Giant Dipper which has been there since 1925. This historic ride is so fun with great views of the ocean as you fly down the track. This whole park is full of retro vibes. After enjoying the park I headed down to the strand and walked along the beach checking out all the cool beachfront houses!

Where to Eat:


Head into North Park for the trendy and blogger friendly Holy Matcha Cafe
The Holy Matcha cafe is a very popular blogger spot because of it's fun millennial pink decor and palm tree wallpaper. The cafe serves every type of Matcha drink as well as some delicious vegan pastries. It is super fun inside and I loved just hanging out here taking advantage of all the great photo ops!

Nightlife:


I ended my day at the Soda Bar only a few blocks away from Holy Matcha to see the up and coming indie/rock band Wargirl perform at this San Diego live music venue. You can read more about the band and the show in my interview with them here.

I hope you guys enjoyed my guide to the trendiest spots in San Diego! Share if you have been to any of these spots in the comments below!

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Monday, April 29, 2019

Boots on Stage Stagecoach Pre-Party




This year I headed back out to the desert for Stagecoach weekend in style and I got to attend the exclusive Boots on Stage pre-party at the beautiful Chateau resort near the festival. The party had everything from cornhole to burgers with the Boots on Stage logo! Yum! And guests were treated to a special live performance by the pool as well as music from country DJ Bad Ash! 
Several celebrities who came out to the desert for Stagecoach weekend attended the party including bachelor stars, sports stars and some of the Stagecoach performers including up and coming star Tyler Rich!
I got an exclusive interview with country star Chase Bryant who was performing a special show for guests later on that afternoon. He gave me a first look at the new music he’s been working on plus all the details from his social media disappearance! Check out the interview below to hear all about it and catch his first show premiering the new music at the Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine festival May 31st!

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Friday, April 26, 2019

My Stagecoach 2019 Look Day 1



Stagecoach Day 1 kicked off with amazing performances from Luke Bryan and several other country stars. I got to go behind the scenes with Stagecoach rising star Tyler Rich who gave an exclusive interview before his performance at the festival on Friday. Check out my coverage in Hollywood Glam Magazine.  
For my Day 1 look I went with something cool as Friday was expected to be one of the hottest days of the weekend. I wanted to keep the festival vibe going while still adding country flair and I had fun playing with my makeup look as well to add some bright colors to my outfit. I even got to stop by the Pantene booth for a hair touch up and got glitterized for the evening!
And you know I was keeping track of all the fashion and beauty trends at the festival so of course I had to stop by the Estee Lauder MakeUp arcade where I got to play fun games, get a makeup sample, and even won an awesome prize bag full of beauty care for the desert! I’m so excited to be back for the country party in the desert this year you guys! 
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Monday, April 22, 2019

Blogger Fun: Flower Power Style at the Carlsbad Flower Fields





This past weekend I decided to celebrate spring with a trip to the Carlsbad flower fields. I'm doing all the OC blogger things this season and this one was definitely on my bucket list. I got all glammed up for a fun photo shoot amongst the blooms at these beautiful fields of color right here in California. When I first started seeing pictures of bloggers at the flower fields I didn't even realize they were here in California and assumed they were somewhere else! But this amazing spot is actually right on the coast and at certain places on the farm you can even see ocean views. I loved getting to explore this fun attraction and picked out two outfits that represent spring style this season. Check out the photos below from this fun photo shoot to get inspired on your spring style! I have linked some items below for you guys as well! Plus my make up look for this day was all about natural and fresh spring beauty! I am loving these beach waves in my hair adding an effortless chic style to my look.



Look 1

Top
 https://shop.guess.com/en/catalog/view/sale/women/tops/hayden-off-the-shoulder-top/w84h25r3to3?color=g5b2

Shorts
https://www.luckybrand.com/the-cut-off/7W14339.html?dwvar_7W14339_color=440&cgid=w-clothing-shorts#start=1













Look 2

Dress
https://www.roxy.com/apache-nature-maxi-button-front-dress-191274464114.html#q=maxi+dress&start=6&hitcount=6

Hat
https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=419607002&CAWELAID=120280880002688920&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=59544524597&CATCI=pla-530808211325&tid=gppl000001&kwid=1&ap=7&gclid=CjwKCAjwuqfoBRAEEiwAZErCshuhLsOV0maWr55z9R0P6tBacAhZ3uiWn4eqKAf8p45gSod6L0Jl1hoCV8kQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds#pdp-page-content
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Friday, April 12, 2019

Coachella Pre-Party at the MiraMonte Resort in the Desert (Check Out the rest of my coverage in Hollywood Glam Magazine!)



Coachella is kicking off and celebrities and fashionistas are all heading to the desert for the music filled weekend! This year many celebs and influencers are starting the celebrations off early with pre-parties at the most fashionable desert getaways. I attended the GBK gifting lounge at the Miramonte hotel and resort on Thursday night. The event was held outdoors and featured live music as well as several fun new brands to discover. There was everything from beauty brands to fashion lines and even jewelry designers.
I had so much fun checking out all the cool and trendy items and even got a custom necklace designed by Kate Mesta jewelry! Later on Lance Bass actually stopped by the same booth and go a custom necklace made for Ariana Grande with lyrics on it before their performance at the festival!
I had so much fun showing off my festival makeup in these amazing Glammy Vanities and even got to take a mini mirror home complete with backlighting! The party was the perfect way to get into action mode and Hint waters kept everyone hydrated with their fruit infused sparkling water. It was the ultimate VIP experience!
Finally I discovered this great new brand, Old Gringo Boots which was very popular among celebrity guests was well. They were offering the perfect statement boot to complete any festival look! I am so excited to see more from this brand at Stagecoach festival which I will also be attending! Their craftsmanship and fun designs make them the perfect accessory for creating the perfect country look with a stylish flair! Check out more of my Stagecoach style coverage here and keep checking back for all the latest festival season trends!
Plus check out my full article on the GBK lounge event in Hollywood Glam Magazine to read more about the latest Coachella celebrity gossip!
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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

It's Sunny and 75 at Coastal Country Jam! Check Out my Exclusive Interview with Brennley Brown!



Saturday April 6th I headed down to Huntington State Beach for the ultimate spring break experience to see headliners including Jake Owen and Tim McGraw perform right on the sand! It was a great start to festival season and a jam packed day full of seaside fun and my favorite country stars. The festival kicked off with a performance from talented up and coming star Brennely Brown who gave me an exclusive interview from inside her trailer after getting offstage. Check out the video below to learn all about her favorite country idols and her style inspiration plus much more!

After chatting with Brennley backstage I headed back to the festival to check out all the fun things they had to do. There were free popsicles courtesy of Otter Pops who set up a little beach shack at the festival as well as carnival rides and even line dancing lessons!


I grabbed lunch at one of the amazing BBQ stands they had available and headed over to the stage to enjoy acts from Mason Ramsay (the Yodel kid), Dylan Scott, Chase Rice, Jake Owen, and Tim McGraw. With that stellar line up the night could only get better. Chase Rice brought two fans up on stage to sing with him and Jake Owen brought his signature vacation vibes to the beach performing his hit song Beachin' which was the perfect choice for the occasion. The whole crowd sang along as the sun set over the ocean. Then Tim McGraw closed out the night with an unforgettable performance singing his classics like "Something Like That" as well as some of his newest music and even gave the audience a special treat performing Elton John's classic "Tiny Dancer". It was definitely a beach day for the books!


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Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Celebrating Spring at The Huntington Beach Cherry Blossom Festival



On March 15 I headed over to Huntington Beach for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival to celebrate the beautiful blooms and the official arrival of Spring! The festival was filled with every variety of pink and white outfit you could think of as everyone really got into the spirit. The cherry blossom trees planted by the Tree Society of Huntington Beach were in full bloom and made for a great backdrop. The festival had music, food, and cultural activities for visitors. It is a way to celebrate the sister city to Huntington Beach, Anjo Japan, and so there was all kinds of Japanese food and music to try! 
Several bands played on the stage while people enjoyed their lunch or treats on the grass. Another fun activity was the tea ceremony demonstration put on by local experts. The ceremony included tasters of traditional green tea and sweets served in authentic Japanese tea ceremonies. There was so much to learn and experience throughout the day! 
Of course there were also tons of great photo ops and you can check out my outfit for the day below. 
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I had so much fun posing with the different creative backdrops they had set up. Plus, I got the chance to wear my new Nanette Lepore sneakers which were perfect for the event and for my cherry blossom themed outfit because they had literal pink blossoms on them. The blog name Cerisesdumatin, means “Cherries in the Morning” in French and if you know me you know I love all things cherries! So this festival combines my two favorite things, pink and cherries and I would definitely recommend checking it out next year! I was so excited to find out we had one of our own right here in SoCal because I have actually traveled to Washington DC for their cherry blossom festival and I would definitely recommend going to that one as well if you ever get the chance! These trees only bloom for a few weeks out of every year and it truly is an amazing sight to see! Plus the perfect excuse to wear an all pink outfit and show off that millennial pink style! 

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Thursday, March 14, 2019

Festival Season is Almost Here! Check Out my Stagecoach coverage in Hollywood Glam magazine!




Last year I had such a great time covering the annual Stagecoach country music festival in Indio California and seeing all of the amazing performers and styles! This year Stagecoach is bringing back their popular Stage Stop Marketplace with a list of handpicked vendors curated by country style and music icon Nikki Lane! Check out my full article on all the fun below!

http://www.hollywoodglammagazine.com/2019/03/12/dj-diplo-was-just-announced-as-the-official-dj-for-the-stagecoach-2019-afterparty/
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Check out my article on the International Women of Power Luncheon in Hollywood Glam Magazine!


I got to attend this luncheon filled with influential women in Marina Del Ray on Saturday March 9th where A-listers like Tiffany Haddish, Monique Coleman, and many others turned out in style! Check out my article and interviews in the link below!
http://www.hollywoodglammagazine.com/2019/03/13/the-international-women-of-power-luncheon-celebrates-international-womens-day-in-la/

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Friday, March 8, 2019

Announcement: I'm Doing a Giveaway!

Hey guys! In honor of International Women's Day this year I decided to do a giveaway for my followers! Treat yourself with this gift card to BeGlammed the mobile beauty service that comes to you! Head over to my Instagram for details and to enter!
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