Inspiration : Hollywood's Sunset Tower Hotel

Blondette is back from a West Coast adventure. The sights, the sounds - it was overwhelming and we loved every minute of it. But perhaps nothing resounded more with us than the nostalgic tranquility of the Sunset Tower Hotel. Overlooking the Chateau Marmont, we worked hard - very hard - but it didn't seem like the daily grind when you're patio side and drinking a freshly squeezed smoothie. 

Emma Stone (you know... this girl) was also staying at the hotel - and we got to see her both in workout clothes and all dressed up. We love how she paired her softened red hair with this killer green lace dress: 

Some other interesting sightings: 

- Lauren Conrad at the HTC Status Social

- Peggy from Real Housewives OC (too thin, blech)

- Pink Taco

- BLT Steak

- The Grove

- America's Got Talent (featuring our fave, Steven Retchless) wow. 

Blondette has a lot more travel in the future, we promise to keep you up to date from life on the road. 

M. 

My Austin Travel Essentials

I’m headed to Austin next weekend, so to avoid a last minute packing scramble – here are the key pieces I’m packing for a Texas Spring (so, 90 degree heat and Thunderstorms).

Skinny Jeans – no shocker here, jeans are a travel wardrobe staple. I like bringing Madewell Legging Jeans in a dark black and dark blue rinse because they can be dressed up or down.

Oodles of Colorful Scarves – one of the many benefits of a generous mother-in-law who visits India a lot. Wearing a scarf is an easy way to accessorize and add color to an outfit. Can multi-task as humidity or sun protection too. 

Cross-body Purses – while in Austin we’ll be going to a few shows so it’ll be imperative to have cute hands-free purses. The first, an awesome Coach purse lovingly worn in by my Grandmother and the second a fabulous purse by Argentine designer Peter Kent.  I probably won’t bring the olive with gold grommets Tory Burch bag, but I can’t leave her out of the photo shoot either!

Boots and Strappy Sandals – Sadly, based on the forecast it looks like my L.L. Bean wellies will be worn a lot while we’re there. Just in case the sun does come out, I picked up these shoes from Madewell this weekend. The nude color will go with anything and the lower heel is ideal for an active weekend.

xox – Liz