Visiting The Westin Pasadena

 

I recently visited one of my favorite Southern California cities, Pasadena last month. Pasadena is located in the San Gabriel Valley,  just north east of Downtown LA, and is most known for it's annual Tournament of Roses Parade, and Rose Bowl football Game. In the center, Old Pasadena is a very cute shopping and dining district known for its Victorian and art deco buildings. Fun fact, I used to go there all of the time as a kid since I grew up just a few minutes from Pasadena. Pasadena is definitely a city you need to visit and dine at on your California trip.

 I stayed at the very centrally located, Westin Pasadena. The views from my room, the Rose Suite, had stunning mountain views. The pool and pool deck at this hotel has absolutely astonishing with stunning views of City Hall across the street, and the surrounding European-like structures. I would recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Pasadena, as it's near Old Town Pasadena, and has lots of restaurants and things to do nearby.

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Photography by Imagery by Oscar

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Black dress:: MILLY

Crystal bag:: Prada

Black heels:: YSL

Black blazer:: L'Agence

Black pants:: L'Agence

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Gold dress:: MILLY

Rose gold shoes:: Valentino 

Christmas in Calabasas

 

 I spent Christmas in Calabasas, a city I have actually never been to before. I stayed at the very minimalist and modern Cambria Calabasas, which is nestled between the Santa Monica Mountains, and and offers stunning views and great natural lighting. Cambria Calabasas has a home away from home feel, and is close to Malibu so you can explore both cities during your stay. 

I loved everything about this hotel, from the super nice and helpful staff, to the cleanliness of the hotel, the location, the amenities (I absolutely loved the fireplace lounge area outside),and the hiking path right behind the hotel. The hotels's restaurant, Malibu Canyon Bar & Grill, offers delicious modern American cuisine and I definitely recommend the giant pretzel and brussel sprouts to start.

 This stay was a 10/10 stay, where do I even begin? I had a very large apartment-like suite, and I truly felt like I was in a Hallmark Christmas movie. I love the kind of staff where everyone knows each other and everyone is so friendly, and they make you feel like family. I loved eating outside in the crisp cool weather by the fireplace. That's one of my favorite things to do in life is sit by a fireplace. Although it was too cold to hang out near the pool this trip, the pool area is such an ideal area to hang out also. 

 

On Christmas Eve we went on a hike on the Juan Bautista de Anza trail, which is right behind the hotel. The entire hike to the top (300 foot elevation), and back was about 50 minutes and was so relaxing, and great exercise. The trail was empty, all I could only hear were the surrounding nature sounds, and it was exactly what I needed. 

I also really enjoyed visiting Downtown Calabasas, The Commons at Calabasas, during my stay, which is where all the shopping and dining is. There are a handful of restaurants, shops (including my favorite See's Candies), a Sephora, a grocery store, and even a movie theater. The actual outdoor shopping area is so beautiful. I definitely fell in love with Calabasas.  

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White crop top:: VICI (Use code JASMINE_TOSH)

Light jeans:: Etica

Black shoes:: (Similar)

Faux fur coat:: Heartloom

Bag:: Prada from Rebag 

Red sweater:: Sanctuary 

Dark jeans:: Etica

Beige sneakers:: New Balance