Monthly Archives: July 2019

Shades of blue on a Hawaiian summer evening

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wearing: bold silver earrings / sun hat / sunglasses / summer lipstick / bold silver necklace / blue ombre dress (on major sale!) / floral blue scarf / summer nail polish / blue bracelet / woven handbag / ivory wedge espadrilles /

One of the beautiful things about Hawaii, is how blue the water is! At home, our skies are often overcast or grey, so the water doesn’t look very colorful. In Hawaii, the close proximity to the equator, coupled with the crystal clear water, creates the perfect environment for incredible shades of blue.

This blue ombre dress I picked up from Chico’s was perfect for a Hawaiian dinner near the water. It evoked the same shades of blue seen in the Pacific Ocean waters of Hawaii. This blue floral scarf paired with the dress gave the look it’s overall island vibe. This was my favorite outfit of the trip!

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I love blue, but I also love dressing in theme with my surroundings. This dress evoked the perfect vibe for strolling on the streets of Hawaii during sunset, as well as dining by the beach.

Since this dress mimicked the ocean blue hues, I wore it for our family dinner at The Fish Hopper. This incredible restaurant is famous for it’s clam chowder and Mai Tai’s. While I skipped the Mai Tai, I did enjoy a cup of clam chowder, which for the record, was out of this world!

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The Fish Hopper sits across the street from the beach just a few steps away from our hotel in Kona. It offered a beautiful view of the ocean, and an incredible menu. My scallop risotto was out of this world, and everyone in my family really enjoyed their meals.

As it turns out, they have a location in Monterey! Who knew! So we can re-visit this delicious Hawaiian meal back home. Yum!

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Thanks for stopping by! Stay tuned for more from Hawaii!

Aloha!

Cathy

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fall 2019 blogger picks

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Best deals Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fall 2019 from top left: curling iron (such a good deal-I’m buying this one!) / green jumpsuit (one of the top fall 2019 colors!) / red plaid blazer (plaid blazers are still big this year) / gold hoop earrings (new for fall-currently full price on brand’s website) / cable knit sweater (classic ivory cable knit sweater, great to wear for many years) / Estee Lauder set (one of mt favorite’s!) / Zebra bootie (I’m buying this one! Animal prints are hot for fall-as usual!) /Jeans (classic style, yes I am buying this too) / Animal print skirt (always a fall classic!) / Black hobo bag (great everyday bag) / Black high heel booties (I’m buying these-aren’t they hot!) / Brown tote bag (classic tote, great for everyday and the office)

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale for fall 2019 is here! This is always a fun sale to pick up a few basics for the upcoming fall 2019 season. It’s good to wait and see which trends from the runway will actually hit the streets before stocking up on fall trends. What we know is going to be hot on the streets for fall is animal prints, snakeskin, plaid, and Pantone’s top twelve colors, which you can view here.

This is the time to buy basics! When I say basics, I mean the base of your fall wardrobe. This can mean items such as jeans, layering pieces such as tee’s and turtlenecks, underwear, workout clothing and shoes, beauty products, and this fabulous curling iron that I am buying!

If you are looking for handbags, look for basic, everyday bags such as this black tote or this brown tote. When it comes to shoes, you can’t go wrong with booties! This snakeskin pair will carry you from now into the winter season, and this black pair is classic to wear throughout the year.

The reason it’s a good idea to buy basics from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 right now, is because the prices will go up on August 5, 2019. So, you can stock up on fall basics now at sale prices! Love that!

Only cardholders can shop today starting at 9:30am PDT. The sale opens up to the public on July 19, 2019.

I have scoured the sale for the best deals on basics which will still be relevant when fall actually arrives. I hope you love what I love! Here are my favorites from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale fall 2019.

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What are you buying this year from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Beautiful white sand beach on the Big Island of Hawaii

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Our trip to Hawaii’s Big Island was filled with a lot of sight-seeing, but we also made sure we had time to relax on the beautiful beaches near Kona. Since we were looking for beaches which were both relaxing and beautiful, we did a lot of research! We learned that one of the most beautiful beaches in Kona is Manini’owali along Kua Bay. It has white sand, black lava, and promises turtle and dolphin sightings. The beach is relatively straight, and offers an incredible view of the crystal clear blue waters of the Pacific Ocean.

This is a well maintained beach with restrooms, showers, and free parking. The sand is white, the water offers beautiful shades of blue, and the lava creates a fabulous contrast between the white sand, blue waters, and black rocks. The parking is along the road into the beach area, so be sure to wear flip flops or shoes from the car to the beach.

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There isn’t very much shade, but if you are lucky, you can grab a spot under the one tree we could find. It was directly in front of the picnic benches when you walk onto the beach, you can’t miss it! We sat there with two other families, and it was perfect!

The waves at Manini’owali Beach get stronger as the day progresses; so it’s calm in the morning, but after lunch, don’t try to swim or boogie-board unless you are an experienced swimmer. While there were plenty of visitors at the beach, I did not see a life-guard on duty. Make sure you can handle being in the water; especially with waves!

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While we didn’t spot any of the promised turtles or dolphins, there was a seal lounging on the beach, living his best life. The rangers even made sure his area was blocked off, so he could truly live the VIP life on the beach. Must be nice to be a seal! Haha

I was feeling a little bit tired, so while my husband took the kids swimming, I took a nap on the beach, under the tree. It was incredibly relaxing.

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Sometimes when you go on vacation, you just need to relax! That is exactly what we did at Manini’owali Beach. We swam, napped, and lived our best lives; just like the seal. We just didn’t have the roped off, VIP area like he did. haha

Thanks for stopping by!

Aloha!

Cathy

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