Celebrating my birthday in Mexico

 

I spent my birthday in Riviera Maya, Mexico in September, and was hosted by the beautiful, Paraiso de la Bonita Resort, A Luxury Collection Resort. The resort was so serene, and absolutely beautiful. Riviera Maya is just 27 minutes away from the Cancun airport. The resort is adults only, and all- inclusive, need I say more? It was an absolute dream birthday trip. Louie, (this was his second time visiting Mexico), my friend Angie, & I stayed for three fabulous nights.

This resort is so large, (they offer a golf cart to pick you up from your room to take you to the main part of the resort), and is the ultimate getaway. I would like to mention that the staff members at this resort are all so incredibly friendly and helpful. From the moment you are welcomed, you feel like you are in vacation mode. If we needed anything, at any time of the day or night, someone was there to help. The service is outstanding, and the cuisine unbelievable. 

Offering the best authentic Mexican food, I ate six steak tacos daily (my favorite food besides tamales)with chips and guac for lunch. The passion fruit margaritas were incredible, and just about everything we ordered was some of the best Mexican food I've ever had in my life.

I like to be totally honest in my hotel reviews, so I would like to mention, I am one hundred percent a beach girl, and we were not able to make it to the beach due to the region's current seaweed build up issue on the coast. Of course, that is out of the control of the hotel, it is mother nature. We still enjoyed sitting poolside at the hotel's very large beach side pool. We also had an amazing private plunge pool on our room's terrace that over looks the ocean. Our room was very spacious, and my favorite part was the large open shower and bath tub.

    The chefs spoiled us, and delivered custom desserts to the room at least twice a day. All of the desserts at this resort were just so delicious, especially the chocolate cakes. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a serene, tropical, beautiful getaway, away from kids, filled with lots of delicious cuisine. I cannot wait to be back! 

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:: Outfit Details ::

Blue dress:: (on sale!) Windsor

Brown bikini:: Cupshe

Sunglasses:: Celine

Pre-Birthday Celebrations in Miami

 

I just got back from celebrating my birthday in Riviera Maya, Mexico a few days ago. Before heading to Mexico, I pre-celebrated my birthday in Miami, a city I've live in for the last fifteen years. I stayed at one of my favorite hotels in Brickell, EAST Miami. I love this hotel because of it's views, rooftop, and it's location. It is also attached to Brickell City Centre mall, which is very convenient.

I went to dinner at the super cute restaurant called Dirty French Steakhouse,located in Brickell. The interior decor at Dirty French is gorgeous. It's a mixture of animal prints, velvets, and palm leaves. The food and service were both excellent, and it is now one of my favorite restaurants. My favorites were the strawberry sundae and triple layer chocolate cake we had for dessert. 

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:: Outfit Details ::

Pink dress:: (more colors available) Windsor

Brown dress:: 11Nil

EAST HOTEL BRICKELL

DIRTY FRENCH STEAKHOUSE DINNER

Birthday Diary From LA to Miami

 

Just wow! I am so thankful for another year around the sun. My birthday is September 20th (shoutout to all of the Virgos!!) and I celebrated in both Los Angeles, and Miami Beach. Of course, I filmed a Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills vlog for you guys! Make sure you subscribe to my Youtube channel, where I post new travel vlogs weekly. In LA, I stayed at the Mondrian Los Angeles in WeHo. I've stayed here once before, and it doesn't disappoint. 

On my actual birthday, I had an intimate dinner with close friends at one of my favorite new restaurants in Miami, Casadonna. The Italian food is so delicious, and the interior decor is just stunning. It's such a large and beautiful restaurant, I highly recommend it for special occasions, girl's nights, and date nights. I did a mini staycation at the Sls South Beach, and did a much needed beach day. Now, who is ready for Fall content? Because I know I am!   

 

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xx

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:: Outfit Details ::

Orange dress:: Liv Foster 

Valentino reversible belt:: Valentino

White romper:: (Also comes in black) Heartloom

Manolo Blahnik pumps:: Shop the shorter pair here, and the regular height pair here

My birthday dress:: Club C London

Bikini Top:: Calzedonia 

Bikini Bottoms:: Calzedonia 

Starfish jewelry:: Ettika

Part II: Miami Beach