SAN DIEGO STRIDING IN STYLE

 I have put a little more thought in this outfit more than my usual days of everyday ensemble preparation.  I needed to wear something comfortable and casual for my park dalliance as well as get me through my office visit.  Definitely, it had to be smart casual.  Wearing the jumpsuit alone felt like too much of an office attire for me; something that won't really fit into a park setting.  I threw in the long green vest to downplay the corporate style a bit more.  A bit of square heels and off to the park I went.

WHAT I WORE:

black jumpsuit from H&M

polished gold belt from LUXESHOP

square heeled boots from H&M

long printed green vest from H&M

tote bag from COACH

eyewear from MIUMIU

with mini-me

LOVELY LAKE ELSINORE

It was a very nice morning when we headed out to check Lake Elsinore after going to church.  It was a tad chilly but nevertheless, the sun was up and shining, so that made my day.  Lake Elsinore is just right next to Wildomar and I am telling you, the place is really gorgeous.  I mean, they have a lake a historical downtown, and beautiful sceneries--all the primary components of a must see tourist spot.  However, it could benefit even more from a lot of Landscape Architecture  and Planning to maximise the town's potential, and eventually make a mark as a tourist destination.  My Aunt said that it had its glory days a long time ago. In fact, it used to be really frequented by tourists.  I do wish it can bring back its brilliance once again one of these days.

WHAT I WORE:

black turtleneck from ZARA

striped wide legged pants from H&M

tote bag from COACH

eyewear from MIUMIU

Caleen boots from ISABEL MARANT

couldn't resist taking a shot

in action

how quaint can it be?

California living...palm-lined roads

the ortega mountains as the backdrop

plantation house

sea gulls

the lake

mini me frolicking at the lakeshore

TEMECULA VALLEY WINE COUNTRY

It was the morning of Valentine's day and my good friend, Grace, woke me up with a video message of Louis Tomlinson's guest appearance at James Corden Show as well as a mission to get me out of the house.  She traveled from Los Angeles to Wildomar and we decided to hit the wineries at Temecula Valley.  We did some wine tasting and ate lunch at the South Coast Winery and Spa.   The food was delicious and the wines were great; made me a little sleepy though because that is what wine does to me.

WHAT I WORE:

off shoulder black top from MANGOHOUSE

ochre culottes from H&M

purse from COACH

boots from H&M

eyewear from COTTON ON

scarf from OFFICE WOMEN'S DAY FREEBIES

lovely South Coast Winery

the front garden

grand lawn where wedding ceremonies are held, in fact, they just had one when we were there.

the hotel area

rancho california road