I thought it would be so fun to try out hiring a personal stylist for a trip I was going on to Palm Springs! Palm Springs is such an insta-worthy location so I knew I wanted the outfits I brought with me to really match that vibe! It was also an influencer trip, so it was the perfect time to really step out of my comfort zone and try some new styles! I found a virtual stylist on instagram @styledbyflorencia. Her page is amazing and I knew it would fit my personal style as well as offer something new. She offers personal styling, event styling, closet organizing, editorial styling and so much more! To watch the full youtube video of my experience click here!
How using a personal stylists works
I gave her information on my schedule for the trip, (i.e. brunches, photoshoots, cocktail hour, dinners) and my Pinterest boards for inspiration.
Then she sent back all the outfit ideas laid out to my email, I made any adjustments to any pieces I did/didn’t like.
Then she sent me links to all the pieces to purchase!
My personal stylist made the entire process so easy, and provided guidance along the way.
I was also able to put my personal twist on any of the looks too.
I think we can all agree that Amazon is pretty addicting- there are so many cool items that have really changed the game for me in the kitchen! You can watch the whole video here but I am going to take a dive into each product below! These things are truly kitchen essentials! Take a look below at all my top amazon kitchen favorites!
Amazon Kitchen Essentials Breakdown
Food Processor- I use this food processor all the time for so many different recipes. It is perfect for quickly making sauces, dressings, protein balls, and even on an adventurous day-vegan parmesan cheese! It is also at a great price point! You can even put it in the dishwasher.
Tea Kettle- This tea kettle is so useful for daily use. It is electric so it heats up so quick- usually seconds! Also around $20- can’t beat it.
Blender: The blender is so powerful and it really gets out the smoothie chunks and makes it so so smooth!
Diffuser: It is also great to keep a diffuser in your kitchen. It is so nice to have different blends diffusing throughout the day!
Speaker- The bluetooth speaker is something that usually stays in our kitchen, but is so nice to play music while we are cooking or hanging out in the kitchen or outside too!
Medical Medium: This book has so many great tips for a healthy lifestyle.
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Bowls: These bowls come in a set from really small to large bowls and super afforda-bowl.
Cheese Grater: This cheese grater is another essential- really easy to use and helpful for so many recipes.
Measuring Cups: Measuring cups are a classic item you need in your kitchen! They come with several sizes.
Storage Bags: These bags are reusable and washable- so convenient for leftovers or ingredients.
Nut Bag: Nut bags are what I use to make my coconut milk!
Storage Containers: These Containers are another great way to store leftovers – I love the snap on lids and I have had them for years!
Clear Cereal Container: These cereal organizing containers are great for storing cereal and keeping them fresh!
Tea Organizer: My tea organizer looks so cute and I love that it is see through!
Some of My Most Requested Essentials
Water container: This water carafe is great for filtered water- and perfect for presenting water on the counter or with guests.
Coffee Mug: These coffee mugs are amazing and I use them daily! They are one of my most frequently asked questions!
Latte Mug: The latte mugs are also a great kitchen essential I use every day and are a little wider than the coffee mugs.
Espresso Mug: The mugs I use for espresso! They are the perfect size and fit two shots of espresso.
Glass Jar: The glass jars are great for storing juices! I pre-make the juice and store them in these for daily use. They are 16 oz.
Larger Glass Jars: The jugs are great for storing coconut milk- but you can use them for a lot of different things as well!
Glass Straws: Glass straws are a great every day item. I use mine all the time. They also come with a straw cleaner!
Clear Cookie Jar: Who doesn’t need a cookie jar in their kitchen? This one looks great on the countertop too and you can even put more than just cookies in here-or use it as storage!
Baskets: These baskets are so cute and functional. They are a great way to store some kitchen items in your pantry while still looking cute!
Knife Block: Another countertop essential is this knife block !
Some New Products I LOVE
Drawer Organizer: Drawer organizers are a must have item for your kitchen. This one is bamboo and I love the way it elevates the drawers.
Sifter: The sifter or strainer is great for green juice/celery juice! It takes out all the unwanted pieces!
Lemon Squeezer: Lemon squeezers are great for so many recipes. Once you use one, you will wonder what you ever did before!
Salad Sheers: Another time saver and kitchen hack is to use scissors to cut your salad! These ones are amazing!!
A Maui Getaway
Maui has always been a special place to us. We have shared so many great memories together here and we were so happy to be able to go back as a family. Here is a peek into our Maui Vacation-where we stayed, ate, shopped, and explored! Check out my video on all my Maui prep here to see how I got ready for our Hawaii Vacation! Enjoy this full Hawaii Vacation Travel Guide!
Vacation Highlights
Where to Stay
What to Wear
Where to Eat
What to Do
Where to Stay
The Grand Wailea is a beautiful property. From the stunning pools, to the rooms with a view, the amazing spa, and the restaurants on property- everything screams “Hawaii” in the most elegant way. We loved eating breakfast outside every morning or stopping for coffee at their on-site coffee shop, Cafe Kula. I’ve linked vlogs from our stay here.
What to Wear
Vacation style is always so fun-and on a Hawaiian vacation it doesn’t get much better. From the bright colors to cute cover-ups and bathing suits it’s always so exciting to dress while on vacation. Breezy dresses are always cool for warm days and nights and easy pieces like jean shorts (my favorites are the Jaden Short) work great for over this green bathing suit or this yellow one! One of my favorite looks to style was this hot pink top and shorts. It was perfect for daily wear and can be styled so many different ways. Makeup is also a fun way to mix things up while on vacay. I did a youtube video on getting glam after a day on the beach here. Fun lip colors and a sleek bun are perfect for instantly looking glam- especially with that nice vacation tan!
Maui is filled with so many great restaurants with tons of fresh seafood! There are a few restaurants that are our favorites here:
The Mill House Maui – The setting of this restaurant is at the base of the mountains, with views so stunning you think it popped out of a screen saver. The perfect time to go is before sunset so you can see the beautiful property, set on the Maui Tropical Plantation. Make a reservation for the patio and you will not be disappointed. The food is amazing too- you simply cannot go wrong here. I wore this slip dress perfect for the evening heat- and so effortlessly glam.
Duo Steak and Seafood– This restaurant was at the neighboring Four Seasons Resort, and was equal parts elegant and delicious. It was so nice to get dressed up and go out to eat here!
Some more amazing restaurants around the island are:
Mama’s Fish House
Merriman’s Kapalua
Sansei Sushi
Fleetwood’s on Front Street
Kimo’s Front Street
Choice Acai Bowls
Mala
Lahaina Grill
Gerard’s
Monkeypod Kitchen
HumuHumu
Gannon’s
Nick’s Fish Market
Belle Surf Cafe
The Paia Fish Market
Paia Inn Cafe
Acai Bowls at Paia Bowls
Sip Me Coffee
Where to Explore
Maui has so much to explore on your Hawaiian vacation. There are so many hidden gems that you can find new spots every time you visit. We suggest renting a car so you can explore all the parts of the island (Wailea, Lahaina, Kapalua, Paia, Hana). We loved walking into Lahaina Town and grabbing gelato at Ono Gelato while exploring the cute downtown!
1. Paia Beaches- Ho’okepa beach (you can see sea turtles)
2. Paia shopping – Sunday’s Hawaii, Nuage Bleu, wings Hawaii are all so cute and some of my favorite stores!
3. Iao valley- very quick scenic view point
4. Kapalua coastal trail walk
5. Snorkel or swim in Napili bay
6. Ironwoods beach – by The Ritz Carlton Kapalua
7. Honolua Bay – A beautiful view from above and good snorkeling too
8. Lahaina town shopping
9. Walking on front street Lahaina Town
10. Shave ice at Ululanis
11. Baby Beach – a calm and very family friendly beach
12. Ka’anapali Beach
13. Big Beach in Kihei
14. Sunset Sail or Snorkel (Trilogy is a great company)
15. Helicopter Ride through the mountains
15. Road to Hana – (must be ok on long winding roads in the car) but it is so stunning
16. Upcountry Maui – Explore thee Lavender farm, Ocean Vodka Distillery, Surfing Goat Dairy and more (upcountry is very beautiful and different and gives great views of the island)
17. Explore Twin falls (a waterfall that is the very first stop on the road to Hana).
My go-to healthy green smoothie recipe
This is my all time favorite green smoothie recipe! I make this almost everyday as it is a good way to get all your greens in at once. It’s lightly sweet and a little tart! I found this recipe through HMD by Medical Medium- I just adjust it based on what I have in my refrigerator and what I feel like each day! If you want, you can watch my full IGTV recipe here! Here is what you need to make the healthy green smoothie recipe:
Recipe
Liquids: 1/2 cup Coconut water (and then the rest regular water (use this as your base)
Greens: One small handful spinach One large heaping handful of kale One scoop of the green powder.
Fruit: 1/2 of a frozen banana 1-2 cups of blueberries (or to your liking) 1/2 cup of cherries (or to your liking)
If you want, you can add in some of these ingredients 1 thumb of ginger peeled 1 tbs cilantro Squeezed lemon juice (to your liking)
Products
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Green powder- This green powder I used is my go-to powder. It has so many amazing things in it that are great for you!
Blender- I love this blender. It really makes my smoothies creamy and smooth!
Glass straws – These are a go-to product for me! I use them for all my smoothies and drinks and they come with a straw cleaner too!
Tie dye shirt- This top has been one of my favorite pieces that I keep reaching for! It is so fun and the perfect weight! For more fun loungewear check out our store Good To Be!
Biker shorts- These shorts have been a go-to pair of shorts this spring! They look so cute with an oversized tee or sweatshirt!
