I have a major love for anything peplum, so when I saw that this top was $16 AND gingham, I had to have it. Well, actually, it wasn’t on sale when I bought mine (of course), but I got mine for about $24, so still not bad! I love that Old Navy is carrying petites now because it means everything will fit me the right way without me swimming in it, haha. This top comes in several patterns, and no surprise here that I ordered it in two patterns! I am wearing an XS petite and am 5’1″!
*PS- Old Navy is having a sale through today with code GETMORE
While I am talking about gingham, what goes better than white jeans! I wear mine all year long, but I especially love them for spring and summer. This pair is the one I am wearing and these also come in petites!
I get a lot of questions about my wedges, which I got on super sale at Nordstrom Rack. This pair and this pair are super close to mine and go with almost everything from shorts, to jeans, to dresses!
I got this pink tassel clutch in Italy, but this tassel clutch is on my to-buy list because its ADORABLE. Also, I love this hot pink clutch as well!
Hope you all are having a great week so far! We have had a pretty busy week so far, but it seems to be flying by! I hope you all had a chance to check out yesterday’s post on eating healthier at a restaurant! We had a ton of requests for this post, so I hope it was helpful!
Let us know if you have ANY questions about anything at all. Xo
FINALLY sharing a recap of our trip to LA a couple of weeks ago! In case you missed it, we shared our stay at the Four Seasons Westlake in this post a couple of days ago!
Of course, we had food packed for the three-hour flight. Big surprise there, right? We had gotten a salad at the day before at Snappy Salads, which is a place in Dallas where you can create your own salads. We got a huge salad with a ton of veggies, grilled chicken, and balsamic vinegar on the side for dressing!
I had also gone to another place in Dallas called Eatzi’s, which is basically like a mini Whole Foods with a bunch of prepared food. I got an egg white omelette with all the veggies, no butter (just oil), and pepper. They were super accommodating and it was really good (even eaten cold, haha)! I had planned on eating this earlier, but I was so glad I saved it because we needed up sitting on the runway for another hour when we landed. It was SO frustrating!
Incredible breakfast at The Four Seasons Westlake. Samantha got an egg white frittata and a kale mango smoothie, and I got an egg white omelette with bell pepper, arugula (my fave), and mushrooms with a fruit plate. I also had black coffee and hot lemon water.
For dinner on Thursday night, we walked across to Lure Fish House, which was INCREDIBLE! I could easily eat there every day. All of their fish is sustainable and they serve local produce, which I love!
Sam got the Lure Seafood Grill, which had oysters, scallops, shrimp, and fresh fish. She got the roasted brussels sprouts and chopped salad. I got the Steelhead with roasted asparagus and brussels sprouts. It was just as amazing as it looks, and now I am hungry all over again!Here’s a close up of Sam’s seafood grill.Our mom flew in on Friday and met us near our hotel since we had so much to do Friday morning. We ended up eating at Lure again because we loved it so much, and of course, our mom loved it as much as we did! We got the Spring Chopped Salad with no dressing, and just used olive oil and vinegar on the side. When we went again for lunch, I ordered the same thing because I loved it so much. I know what I like;)After driving over an hour back to LA from Westlake, we went to Beverly Center to shop a little, but surprisingly, we didn’t find anything to buy. Maybe it’s because we were so hungry and tired. Our mom even suggested we go to the hotel to relax and take a nap, and we both were like, “NO WAY” haha. No way are we going to spend our time on vacation taking a nap in the hotel!
For dinner on Friday, we had actually made reservations at a Mediterranean spot I found on yelp, but when we got there, the restaurant was empty, and although the waiter was really nice, there was nothing on the menu that really sounded good. Almost everything was made with butter (which we both try to avoid because it gives us an upset stomach), and it was kind of frustrating that they couldn’t prepare anything without it. So, even though I was embarrassed and HANGRY, my sister found a great spot that was super causal, but we ended up loving it! We are definitely not the type of people that have to go eat somewhere super fancy. We know what we like, and if we find it and like it, we will eat there a million times!This place was called Panini Cafe. They have several locations all over LA. We actually went there twice (insert embarrassed emoji). When we went on Friday (where I captured Sam snapchatting her meal), we were super hungry so we both got the chicken kabob with roasted broccoli AND an extra steak kabob. It was SO freaking good. It was a ton of meat, but we finished almost all of it, and even saved room for dessert later!
When we went back on Sunday before we left for the airport, we got the same thing, but this time, we just got the chicken kabob. We actually got another order of them to go for the plane ride home, which worked out perfectly! Also, everyone that works there is SO nice. They were so sweet and accommodating. They also have omelets and breakfast stuff, so next time were are there, we will definitely be going back!When we were on our way to dinner (the first restaurant that we ended up leaving), we passed by Hansen’s Cakes, which we had seen on Tori & Dean’s reality show. I remember them always getting their birthday cakes there, so it was pretty cool to see! If you can’t tell, we are reality TV junkies!
After dinner, we had been dying to try this place called Creamistry. Someone on Instagram had recommended this place, and I am so glad that she did because I LOVED it! Thanks to whoever suggested it, by the way:) They make your ice cream right in front of you using liquid nitrogen.
There were so many flavors and toppings to choose from that they lady working there probably was ready to kill us! We are both extremely indecisive. We got the coconut milk base and went with the Nutella flavor. We added in almonds, too! OMG it was freaking incredible! I wish we had one here in Dallas.
After we got our ice cream, we headed over to Drybar for a much-needed blowout. We actually had never gotten one here before, but since we forgot shampoo, and really needed to wash our hair, it worked out perfectly! It was so relaxing and I was obsessed with all the decor and branding!She did such a good job with my hair and their shampoo smells incredible, and leaves your hair feeling super soft!We stayed at the JW Marriott in LA Live, which is right by the Staples Center. They had a great breakfast. I got an egg white omelette with all the veggies, no butter, just oil. I also got fresh fruit on the side with black coffee and hot lemon water. PS- how cute is that mini Tobasco bottle?!On Saturday, we went to the Natural Products Expo in Anaheim, which was SO fun! It is definitely overwhelming, but so cool to see some brands we have worked with in the past, try TONS of ice creams and gelato, and meet up with some other bloggers. If you are a foodie, you HAVE to go at some point! So many samples and fun things!Here’s what I wore to the Expo!
LOVED Elli Quark’s booth. They had almost like a yogurt bar where you could pick out your favorite yogurt flavor and top it with your favorite toppings!
After the expo, we met up with the super adorable and sweet @shutthekaleup. If you all aren’t following her, you need to be! She is a super hard working new mama and just the cutest and most gorgeous girl inside and out! We met up at one of our favorite restaurants, True Food’s Kitchen. I ordered the Moroccan Chicken and got a side of roasted veggies with it.After talking for hours at the restaurant (so much fun!), we went to Pressed Juicery to get their Freeze, which, OH MY GOODNESS, so freaking good. If you all haven’t tried it yet, you need to! It is a soft-serve frozen treat that uses only juices from fruits and vegetables, almonds and coconuts. It is also vegan, gluten and dairy-free! I got the chocolate and vanilla swirled together with sea salt and almonds on top, and Sam got the same but added coconut and a cacao sauce on top! I can’t stop thinking about it!
These are the ingredients for the freeze that we got [LOVE the ingredients!]:
Chocolate Almond Freeze:Creamy chocolate soft serve made of only cacao, almonds, dates, vanilla bean and sea salt.
Vanilla Almond Freeze:The same creamy soft serve made without cacao only almonds, dates, vanilla bean and sea salt.
We seriously had the best time and can’t wait to go back and find new spots! If you all have any specific questions about our trip, feel free to comment below or email us!
Happy Thursday! It feels like this week is flying by! I wore this outfit a zillion months ago (sometime in the winter), and never got around to posting it! Good thing this outfit can still be worn this time of year!
I just saw that these black ripped jeans are on sale for under $33! I had been recommending these jeans to everyone when I first got them last fall and so many of you all ended up LOVING them! They only have a few sizes left, so I found these that are under $60 and almost identical!
This black lace top is super old from h&m (best store ever, by the way), but I found this one, this one, and this one that are similar to mine. I love wearing this top with skirts, leggings, jeans, and even shorts! It dresses up any outfit!
This cobalt bag is the perfect cross body or satchel bag. The cobalt isn’t available anymore, but still available in the grey color, which is a great neutral!
And, the heels: at first when we got these cobalt heels, I didn’t think I would wear them much, but I was so wrong! We wear these all of the time and they add the perfect pop of color to any outfit without being too much! This pair and this pair are similar to mine.
PS- did you all catch our recap of our stay at the Four Seasons Westlake yesterday? We will be sharing our recap of the rest of our trip tomorrow!
Also, thought this article was interesting! I own some of them, and they do work!
We had such an amazing time at the Four Season Westlake Village two weeks ago! It is located about an hour outside of Los Angeles, and it is seriously set in the most gorgeous location. Think tons of green, beautifully manicured lawns and flowers, and gorgeous hills in the background. We literally couldn’t stop staring at the views!When we first arrived, we were greeted by the super friendly staff! Every single person we interacted with during our stay was super sweet and always eager to help. For us, that makes all the difference when we are staying somewhere. Nobody wants to be greeted with an attitude, especially on vacation.
Look at how gorgeous these flowers are in the entry!We took our luggage up to the room, and were both instantly obsessed! On the table was the most delicious crudité and bottled waters! If you know us, there’s never a time that we aren’t hungry, so having these veggies to munch on was perfect! How delicious do these veggies look?!
The room was super spacious and had a pretty big flat screen for a hotel, which we loved! We were pleased we could catch up on some Grey’s Anatomy that evening. It also had the most light we have ever seen in a hotel room. Normally, they’re super dark, and you can forget about having any kind of light after the sun goes down. Not this one! It had a gorgeous chandelier, and it provided so much light. Now, moving on the bathroom- AMAZING! We were so in love, I think that was the first thing I snapped. It was super spacious and had a separate shower, which I love! It also had a bathtub, AND a T.V. in the bathroom. We were all over that for obvious reasons!
Each room is provided with water bottles, as well as a coffee machine for those of us that need our caffeine fix. They also have turn down service, and L’Occitane body products, which we love!
Then, we met with the beautiful Morgan and had the most amazing lunch at The Lookout with most gorgeous view. We sat outside overlooking this beautiful green scenery and waterfall, and the weather was perfect! This would have been amazing on any day, but given that we had just come from tons of rain, we were on cloud 9!{Striped Button Down | Black Shorts | Similar Wedges Here | Sunglasses [use code DOUBLEDOSEBLOG for your 1st month free]}
Love those letters! This is what they look like lit up at night.Check out that amazing view from where we ate!When the menu came, it was hard to decide what to order. Normally, this is because we have to change half of the menu and ‘create’ our own item, but this time was only because there were so many option to choose from that we would actually eat! The hotel focuses on wellness and they even have specific menu items that fall within 400-500 calories and focus on wellness, longevity, and sustainability. So cool, right?
We started off with the hummus as an appetizer, which was amazing! It is served with pita bread, and normally we ask the waiter or waitress if we could have some veggies with it as well, but this time, the waitress asked us without us even having to prompt her! We were like kids in a candy store! For our entrees, Alexis got the Sustainable Salmon Salad, and I got the Turkey Burger. The waitress asked if I wanted it wrapped in lettuce after I said I wanted it bun-less, which I loved! It was just refreshing to be somewhere where I didn’t look like a nut ordering!After our lunch, we explored the amazing property. We first checked out The Tasting Room, where they offer locally produced wines. Then, we took a look at The Wellness Kitchen that they have within the hotel. With as much time as we spend in our own kitchen, we were obsessed with it! Literally, our dream kitchen!Check out the super cute lights again! We were obsessed! Loved the chairs and floor, too!It had top of the line equipment, and right off of it, they have a beautiful dining room, as well as a wellness patio, where seasonal vegetables such as tomatoes, squash are grown and used during the interactive cooking classes and demonstrations held by a Registered Dietition-Chef.
One of the cool events they have is Farm To Fork, where they have a cooking demo that features fresh farm-to-fork dishes that are local, healthy, and sustainable, followed by a communal dining experience filled with delicious food and conversations. They just had one that featured Aroha New Zealand Cusine, and have some others coming up in April, May, and June. They offer Wine Wednesday classes where they partner with wineries throughout California to pair wines with healthy tapa style dishes.Attached to the hotel is the California Health & Longevity Institute. You have probably heard about it if you’ve watched Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition. We kept wondering why the kitchen and signage, and even the gym looked familiar to us–that’s why! It was cool to see it in person! After that, we headed over to the spa. They have the largest spa out of all the Four Seasons Hotels all over the world. Needless to say, it is HUGE and absolutely beautiful. They have tranquil waterfalls and comfy beds within the spa, and they have the gorgeous outdoor adult pool with outdoor cabanas you can rent that is right off the spa. We were super sad we didn’t have time to enjoy it in our swimsuit! This was taken right before it poured. It was a gorgeous morning and then the dark clouds started rolling in!Before we each had our massages, we had time to enjoy our Luxury Spa Suite, which was gigantic and super nice! It had a bed to relax on, a shower that was the size of another room (not kidding!), massage tables, and then a super cute patio with a small pool and lawn chairs. They also had a fruit and cheese and cracker plate, as well as some ice and sparkling water. We were in heaven! This suite would be perfect for a girls getaway or even a romantic trip since you have a ton of space of privacy. How cute is this private pool? Then it was time for our 50 minute Swedish massage, which was literally the best massage I have ever had! The masseuse did tell me I had tons of knots in my back and neck (yikes!) and she even suggested ways to help combat them.
After our massages, we headed to dinner at Lure Fish House. We had plans to go to Malibu that night but decided to walk to dinner since it was already so late. It ended up working out perfectly because we are now obsessed with that restaurant! We loved that this shopping center was walking distance, so you could easily hop over there and enjoy some of the restaurants if you wanted to without any hassles. The hotel also offers complimentary drop offs and pick ups with their house car, if you had to go a little further in the shopping center or you preferred to drive.
The next morning, we got up and went to the gym. We knew this hotel focused on wellness, so we assumed it would be a better gym when it came to equipment compared to an ordinary hotel gym, but we were definitely not expecting their gym! It was incredible! They had every piece of equipment you could imagine and had tons of cardio machines as well.They also offer complimentary cycling classes and yoga, and body sculpt classes. Additionally, they have various fitness assessments they can perform. Directly off the gym, is a super nice indoor pool as well. They even have complimentary apples, coffee, and teas located outside the gym for us, addicts!After we got ready for the day, we headed down to the Lobby Lounge for breakfast. Again, the menu had so many delicious choices, it was hard to decide! I wanted one of everything! They had tons of choices ranging from delicious smoothies, waffles (yes please!) and Brioche French Toast, Steel Cut Oatmeal, Breakfast Wraps, etc.For the table, we got the Seasonal Fruit Plate, Three Egg Omelet (make your own), Egg White Frittata without the cheese, and a Kale, Mango, Apple, Flax Smoothie (so good!). We also got lots of black coffee and hot water and lemon (our usuals). All of it was incredible! The staff was so sweet and accommodating, and they even had gluten-free toast for us! After enjoying our breakfast, we had our Life Balance Consultation with Dr. Ilana Kukoff. It’s hard to describe what she does and what the consolation is about, but to sum it up in one word: priceless. She genuinely offers great advice and takeaways that anyone can apply to their lives based on their personal issues. We highly recommend partaking in this consultation!
After that, we toured the property some more. We walked past the outdoor pool and into the Asian gardens and greenhouse. The grounds were so green and gorgeous! Of course, we took a million pictures!{Striped Tee | White Shorts | Lace Up Flats | Sunglasses }
On our way out, we enjoyed a coffee at Stir. We couldn’t decide what we loved more: the super adorable decor or the amazing Stumptown coffee! Seriously, this is so our style of decor, so we just wanted to hang out there all day. They also serve some snacks, pastries, and our absolute favorite, gelato! This cookbook is written by Paulette Lambert, the Director of Nutrition at the California Health & Longevity Institute. You may have seen on Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition, Dr. Oz, etc. Just look at that tile and furniture! LOVE! Westlake Village was such a beautiful area! We definitely plan on returning. If you’re planning a trip and you want a sophisticated hotel, or you’re looking for a hotel that offers wellness experiences, we would definitely suggest staying at the Four Seasons Westlake Village. Not only will you experience a luxurious stay, accommodating staff, delicious food, and beautiful scenery, but you will feel so relaxed and refreshed!
After living in our house for over two and a half years, I think it was time to get some artwork on the walls, don’t you think? We had hung up some artwork in other areas of our house, but the area we spent the most time in (where the couch is) had no artwork. If you’re wondering if we do most of our work from the couch, you are absolutely right. And, no, it’s not because we don’t have a desk. That would be the logical thing to do, but not us. We choose to strain our necks and back just so we can work on the comfy couch while having the TV on in the background, specifically Ellen 😉
We found out about Minted, which is an online marketplace that connects you with independent artists from all over the world. Minted sources its pieces through ongoing art competitions. They have all sorts of artwork ranging from stationary to prints to fabric. We had such a hard time deciding what to even pick out because there were tons of prints. We probably spent hours looking each page, when we finally decided on this longhorn print. As UT alumni we had to pick this one! We ordered it framed in the white wood frame and absolutely love it!{ Longhorn print-c/o | Glass Coffee Table | Mirrored Tray Similar Here | Acrylic Candle Holders | Flameless Candles | Silver Ball Decor Piece Similar Here | Wood Coasters Similar Here | Studded Chair}
From top left: { 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 }We also got a new coffee table, which was super overdue. And this studded chair. We already had a couch, but when it was more than just Samantha and I hanging out, we had to sit on the floor, which isn’t exactly comfy. We actually ended up loving the chair after we got used to it and the price is so reasonable!
Actually, funny story about the coffee table: Samantha and I had put it together, which really wasn’t too tough. We set it all up, and were really happy with it. Then, about a week later our mom came into town, and let us know that she thought our table was great, but that it was upside down. SO embarrassing. Of course, at first, we argued with her and told her it was the right way and that we had read and followed the instructions. I told her that if she was wrong she needed to put it back the way she found it. Of course, she was right, and flipped the coffee table over, and I have to say, it looked way better. That’s what moms are for, right?
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Happy Thursday!
Hope you all have had a great week so far. We have had the BEST weather this week and it is supposed to continue to get even better this weekend. I am definitely a warm weather kind of girl and become crabby if the temperature gets below 50 degrees!
We thought we would share some of our favorite workout/athleisure pieces under $50 (except the shoes)! Some these are on major sale, or just a great price in general! As you can tell, we are all about printed leggings, mesh, and strappy sports bras and tops. If you all like these types of posts, we would love to know so we know if we should share more of them (maybe once a week?)
Also, we have both been sharing our workouts on snapchat [alexis.belbel] and [sbelbel], so be sure to check them out if you want to see what we do!