Known as one of the most stylish cities in the country, Palm Springs became a beacon for Hollywood starlets during the 50s and 60s. With a scenic mountain range, that’s never too far away, and the hundreds upon hundreds of perfectly manicured palm trees its no surprise that the city of Palm Springs continues to see an influx for tourists and residents who choose spend a portion of their year there.

One of the things Palm Springs is known for is its abundance in vintage apparel and furniture shopping.

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Dress: Revolve // Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana // Shoes: Aquazzura // Clutch: Chanel (similar here) // Lipstick: Kylie Jenner Lip Kit

photos: Kara Beth Nixon

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It doesn’t matter if you buy a bottle of wine from your local grocery store every Wednesday night or if you have the occasional glass at celebratory dinners, if you enjoy wine, even slightly, Napa Valley should be on your list of places to experience. Most people think that you have to be at least a level one sommelier to enjoy Napa, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. It is actually the perfect place to become more knowledgeable of your favorite types of wine, and an even better place to taste new ones.

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Everyone that visits San Francisco immediately falls in love. Its been said that it “is a city where people are never more abroad than when they are home!” For that reason alone, if you have not yet visited you should be planning a trip to the Golden City.

Here are 10 things you should know before your first trip to San Francisco:

1. Its freezing there, even during the summer!

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Its true, brunch is the most important meal of the day!

My day just doesn’t seem to go well if I don’t start it off with french toast, bacon, or at least a mimosa. If you’re anything like me then you are constantly on the look out for the best brunch food wherever you go.  While in San Francisco I found three delicious brunch places that I wish I could frequent regularly.  Here’s where you should brunch in San Fran:

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