BIG SUR

COS kaftan dress // ADIDAS suede sneakers // LOEWE Paula sunglasses

Days on the road crossing desert and mountains, the wonderful vineyards of Sonoma valley and the magic hills of San Francisco. Now we reach the sea and Pacific Highway 1.

We spent the night in Carmel, a lovely place by the sea, to then head on to Big Sur and Pfeiffer Beach. We had high expectations and I can just say it didn’t disappoint. The landscape is just beautiful every step of the way. We couldn’t resist to stop the car every five minutes to enjoy the surroundings which lead us to spend an extra night in a small place by the beach called Cambria. The most magical sunset and the most relaxing sunrise waking up to the sound of the waves on the rocks and the birds singing around.

At Pfeiffer beach in Big Sur by Jacobo Campos.

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CECILIE BAHNSEN - THAT DRESS

CECILIE BAHNSEN black cotton wrap dress // ACNE STUDIOS buckle leather sandals // ACNE STUDIOS square frame dark tortoise sunglasses

Can we all agree the danish designer Cecilie Bahnsen makes the most beautiful dresses? Romantic and feminine yet edgy and so cool. Her Spring ‘19 Campaign was so beautifully put together I couldn’t resist it. I got a blouse and a dress and I could have just easily gotten the whole collection if it wasn’t for the price range and the space I don’t have in my wardrobe.

This cotton wrap dress with volume sleeves and tiered skirt wasn’t one of those pieces, this one is from her previous collection and it’s been going with me everywhere this past months. It’s the first dress I think of when there’s a special dinner or event. I’ve layered it over a sheer turtle neck jersey top and wool tights in the Winter and it’s also the perfect Spring dress. I love when clothes are that versatile.

If you want to get that staple piece in your wardrobe I definitely recommend you get a Cecilie Bahnsen dress and please write me back below if you do… I would love to know which piece you got.

At Joshua Tree National Park photographed by Jacobo Campos.

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CROISSANT

LEMAIRE croissant bum bag.

Photography by Jacobo Campos.

JOSHUA TREE

LIMI FEU kimono shirt dress // Black basic biker shorts // ACNE STUDIOS buckle sandals // ACNE STUDIOS square frame dark tortoise sunglasses

This landscape is unbeatable!

Wearing this unique staple piece made by Limi Feu (daughter to Yohji Yamamoto) - Kimono shirt dress. Sorry it is not perfectly ironed, I had been driving and in and out of the car most of the day and the truth is… you don’t really cary an iron or a steamer with you everywhere and this is actually the reality of your cotton clothes after a whole day wearing them.

I love the sleeves on this piece. You can use them as you see in the photos or you can actually fold them up using the button at the shoulder. The high slits on the side and the pockets make this pieces just perfect.

Nothing else to add, just enjoy the views…

At Joshua Tree National Park photographed by Jacobo Campos.

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DESERT BREEZE

PLEATS PLEASE by ISSEY MIYAKE sleeveless pleated top // ACNE STUDIOS wide leg cotton culottes with high slit on the sides // ACNE STUDIOS technical sneakers // LEMAIRE Croissant leather bum bag (medium size) // ACNE STUDIOS square frame dark tortoise sunglasses

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We spent a few days in Palm Springs and took full advantage of those days not only to be in the pool but to actually explore Joshua Tree National Park. This is our second time around but we just can’t get enough of it. I love the desert!

J probably took more photos on film than he did on digital. It’s he’s true passion and to be honest we all know that film photography is something else. This is one of those shots he took with he’s Mamiya RZ67 camera. Amazing shot!

A couple of style notes:

• This Lemaire croissant bag is the best travelling bag. Big enough to carry quite a few things you need and easy to carry either cross-body or shoulder. I’m so happy I got it. I take it with me everywhere now.

• THOSE ACNE SNEAKERS! They are insane. I was unsure if I should have gone for the lace up or the velcro ones but at the end I decided for the lace up option and I’m very happy I did. Also the color… it was hard to pick the color since there are so many options but since most of my shoes are either black or white I decided to go for the beige/orange/yellow option to spice up my monochrome wardrobe. So good and such a staple piece!

At Joshua Tree National Park photographed by Jacobo Campos.

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THE LAKE

MONO

LAKE

RESERVE

A jewel in the middle of the mountains of High Sierra and Yosemite national park in California.

COS belted poplin shirt dress // FRANKIESHOP Café Noire self-tie bucket hat // ACNE STUDIOS leather buckle sandals // ACNE STUDIOS square frame dark tortoise sunglasses

I really don’t know where to start but I think I’ll start with the inevitable… the landscape. Most of you would know that I’m very specific with the background of my photos or let’s say - location. I love architecture so I tend to pick buildings that I find interesting. I also love the desert so every time I come to California I tend to take a lot of photoshoots in here. Now… sometimes you find something unexpected on your way and you just have to go for it.

I had read about Mono Lake and we had it on our road trip plan but what I didn’t know is that seeing it live would be sooooooooo much better than the photos I had seen online. This place is an absolute jewel and I can assure you anything I can tell you here won’t prepare you for what it actually is so if you happen to have the opportunity go visit.

This is a shallow saline soda lake with numerous tufa towers emerging from the water and a small island in the middle. There is no fish in the lake but I can tell you I have never seen so many butterflies as I have seen here. It’s truly magical.

Now about my outfit… this dress is one of my favourite pieces I bought at COS this season. I cannot tell you how many times people have stopped me in the streets to ask me where I got it so I made sure to leave you the link here. I also need to mention this amazing sunglasses I just got at Acne. Square frame with yellow lenses. You know what “they” say about yellow lenses right? Well, they put you in a good mood so to say. They help you focus and reduce fatigue in more technical words. I felt like in a constant movie scene (due to the colors you get through) driving with them through desert and mountains. So good!

At Mono Lake Tufa State Natural Reserve photographed by Jacobo Campos.

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STRIPES SET

TER ET BANTINE at MNZ stipe cotton top // CRYSTA SEYA stipe cotton pants // &OTHERSTORIES leather sandals // RAY-BAN round metal sunglasses

Bought this set a couple of years ago at MNZ shop in New York and it’s the best easy going travel set. I love how the different stripes combine with each other and I love how fresh the cotton feels. My vacation mood outfit…

At Ace Hotel Palm Springs photographed by Jacobo Campos.

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