The Parker

Last weekend, I was surprised with a weekend getaway stay at the Parker in Palm Springs. I have always wanted to stay at the Jonathan Adler designed boutique hotel and needless to say, was on cloud nine the entire weekend.  Here are a few highlights:

Much lounging was done on these hammocks 

while people watching and sun bathing was done here at the Gene Autry pool

lemon-themed cocktails were sipped here, at the Lemonade Stand

and the Muddled Lemon (mashed lemons, citrus vodka and lemon soda) will forever be one of my favorite spring time drinks

There was drooling over these complimentary high-end beauty products (and praying that they stocked the room with more)

Even the lighting made me swoon - tropical trees when you looked up 

and the classic Jonathan Adler horse lamps when you looked down. 

Relaxing was done here at the PSYC Spa (Palm Springs Yatch Club) which was decked out in a nautical theme complete with port hole windows and anchor motifs. 

And just when I thought the weekend had come to a close, there was still time to shamelessly snap a picture of Mitchell (and his dog Leaf) from Modern Family who we had been secretly stalking all weekend.

Open Style

Rachel Pally romper, Sparrow sweater, Botkier handbag, Sam Edelman sandals and Ray-Ban aviators

For Phoenicians, especially the ladies, the Waste Management Phoenix Open is always the cause of style stress. Golf tournament turned the scene of all scenes makes dressing complicated. The goal - to look effortlessly stylish (and still sporting event appropriate) without seeming as though you are trying too hard.  A fashion feat that can be the hardest of goals. When in doubt, I always reach for Rachel Pally. The jersey keeps its casual but her attention to detail and tailoring gives her pieces polish. 

Weekend Highlights

The (birthday) weekend flew by but not without a few stylish moments worth sharing ...

Friday was taken off in celebration of the birthday. The morning was spent at Spa Avania receiving their deep tissue massage (highly recommended) and basking in the sun at the serenity pool above. After a few hours, I decided that the pool was aptly named. 

Next stop was to one of my favorite splurges - Dry Bar. Here I decided to go with the Mai Tai style 

while having a few sips of the bubbly (which is complimentary with every service - how I just discovered this little jem of knowledge of Friday is beyond me)

Next was the Waste Management Phoenix Open on Saturday which is always an eventful day filled with people watching, gray hounds, a little bit of golf and some time with the boy

The weekend concluded with that of football. I am not too into sports myself but having a Superbowl soiree was the ideal excuse to break out the Missoni for Target bowls. 

AZ Red Book

I am happy to announce that I am now the contributing beauty columnist for azredbook.com! From the freshest perfumes to the beauty items you need to take to all the fashionable Phoenix events, I will be sharing all the best beauty details. 

Just so you are up to speed, click here to learn what beauty products every woman on the go needs in her beauty bag (AKA what always is in mine!) and here for the products you will need to keep you looking fresh and feeling fabulous at the Phoenix Open this weekend!

I'm back! / Weekend Highlights

Yes,  I have been a bit M.I.A in the past few weeks (eek, months). Work took the best of me but I am back to blogging and hope you will join me, too! So, back to business as usual: 

The weekend flew by but not without a few stylish moments worth sharing ... 

My Sister's Closet (AKA my retail version of Cheers) is having their biannual seasonal sale and the entire store is 50% off (this sale continues until Wednesday and then goes up to 70%!). So, a little retail therapy was in order.  Above Marc Jacobs dress ( yes, for $15) was discovered. 

Along with a pair of powder blue 3.1 Philip Lim shorts that I plan to wear when it warms up, an olive  T by Alexander Wang dress that might be the perfect bathing suit cover- up and an Ella Moss dress that was too good to pass up. 

And since I have always been intrigued with anything related to Cupid, I couldn't resist this arrow necklace, just $7. 

A late Christmas present from my dear Jan - a Kate Spade iPhone case in my favorite color with a tropical bird scheme - I couldn't love it more and compliments my new iPad case perfectly (I am suffering from a slight obsession with orange these days). 

On Sunday, the chilly weather finally vanished revealing up a sunny and warm afternoon and a glimpse of the wonderful spring to come. To take advantage, it was the ideal opportunity to share Orange blossom beer at Ohso with good friend.