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I’m just coming to the end of my travels up to the Bay Area. I got to spend a few up in Napa for the first time and had a great time. As always, I wanted to share my experiences and give you all of the details about my travels. So without further adieu, let’s get into it!
Napa is marked with many luxury options for lodging. There are actually several different areas within Napa Valley that you can stay, each with their own unique offerings. I narrowed my search down to either staying in downtown Napa or a neighboring town called Yountville. From what I gathered, Yountville is where many of the wineries are with some hotels having views of the vineyards. It also seemed to be more laid back and on the quieter side. Downtown Napa was said to be more happening, being closer to “nightlife” (and I use that term very loosely), as well as tasting rooms and restaurants. Since it was my first time, I decided to go with the latter option to be in the heart of Napa.
After reviewing many different locations, I decided to book a room at the Archer Hotel. I cannot say enough about this hotel. It is beautifully designed and decorated, centrally located, and has great customer service.
When I envisioned a place to stay in Napa, I thought of a cozy, yet modern room with a fireplace to sip wine and unwind at night. This had all of that and more. Everything from the dreamy canopy bed, to the oversized balcony, to the huge soaking tub just fit what I was looking for perfectly.
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I know what you’re thinking. You are probably saying to yourself, “Kristine, it’s only November and you’re wearing sequins already?!” I know, I know but let me explain. You know how holiday decorations start to pop up in stores in like…October? Well, that’s the same thing for holiday fashion. Fun, party styles slowly but surely make their way into stores and online as early as November in preparation for the upcoming season. Every year I’m torn when it comes to decor and fashion. On one hand I say to myself, “dang, can we even get to Thanksgiving yet?”. The other part of me is excitedly looking through the selection so that I can buy something. So, I have been holding out for as long as I could on not purchasing holiday styles such as this sequin skirt but the temptation just got too great. And here we are.
As we ramp up for holiday parties and even New Year’s Eve, sequins is just a must. It’s festive, fun and gives you an opportunity to be a little more glamorous than you normally would. When I saw this skirt from ASOS, I knew that I had to have it. Every year, I am pleasantly surprised with the different variations that retailers come up with. I’ve seen a lot of different designs with sequins but this is truly unique. The color combination and the stripes are just so cute and it’s even more stunning in person. Check out all of the outfit details below and I’ve also included some other holiday sequins styles that I’m loving at the moment…you know, so I won’t be the only one out here in these streets (lol).
Outfit details:
Top: City Chic | Skirt: ASOS (wearing a size 18 but could have sized down to a 16) | Shoes:
Photographer: Steve Suavemente
If you’ve been following me on social media, you know that last month I flew to San Francisco to spend some time with my Stitch Fix family. I call them family because they really are just that. It’s rare to feel so connected to a brand but with Stitch Fix, it’s about much more than just a partnership. I was first introduced to Stitch Fix a couple of years ago when they brought me on, along with two other influencers, to be consultants for their plus size launch. They really wanted to make sure that they got it right so instead of just relying on their own expertise and research (of which they did a ton of), they wanted to hear straight from the mouths of consumers.
For those that have been rocking with me for a while, you may remember this post where I talked about the intensive meetings and fit sessions that we had with the team, giving our honest feedback. You may also remember this post where I excitedly announced the official plus launch. Since then, I have done a host of other things with the brand including being a part of a national commercial (of which I still can’t believe). So needless to say, Stitch Fix is near and dear to my heart.
What sets Stitch Fix a part is that they are relentless on improving the plus business. Although they are a very popular brand, they don’t rely on that to get them through day-to-day operations. They realize that there are so many opportunities for growth within the plus business in offering trendy styles and quality fabrics. So, it’s no surprise that Stitch Fix brought me back, along with this time seven other amazing women of whom you will see below. They not only wanted to catch us up on all of the things that they have been working on, but to also hear our opinions and our insight…along with having a little fun in SF!
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Here are all of the ladies. From left to right, starting from the top row and working your way down, we have: Hunter McGrady, plus size model, Katie Sturino of The 12ish Style, Nicole Simone of Curves On A Budget, Chante Burkett of Everything Curvy & Chic, Alex of Learning To Be Fearless, Allison of Curvy Girl Chic, Tanesha of Girl With Curves, and finally me! We started off our day at the Stitch Fix headquarters, which is one of my favorite offices by the way, to talk with the team and meet the CEO and founder!
The amazing Katrina Lake, CEO & founder of Stitch Fix
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