I love date nights, but I think I might like “date days” even more. 9 times out of 10 it’s a more relaxed & less fussy agenda.
I’m always on the hunt for interesting restaurants or fun things to do on Yelp. If I read an article or see an advert it doesn’t matter, I always go to Yelp to view the business & peruse the pictures. I will bookmark the places I like & if I’m ever in the area I already have options I know that I’m interested in at my fingertips.
I was recently in Redondo Beach with my husband for a conference & on the Saturday that we left to come home, traffic was a nightmare (a Southern California fact of life.) At the time, it was mid-day & we were both starving so I made a reservation for a restaurant near by. Unfortunately, after circling for about 20 minutes for parking to no avail (another Southern California fact of life,) we decided to find a new lunch spot. Since I knew traffic was terrible anyways, I picked a scenic route knowing our destination was a Mexican Food restaurant about 25 minutes away in Rolling Hills.
I’d never driven through Rolling Hills, CA before & it is so pretty, with large trees & a busy walking path. (I was tempted to pull over & check it out but my stomach would’ve probably veered my car off the road if I’d tried.) The city sits on top of the Palos Verdes Peninsula & it has kept inline with it’s natural surroundings & integrated it into the look & feel of the town. I definitely will go back to explore a bit more when I get a chance & I’m not quite as hungry.
The lunch spot I’d bookmarked was named Corazon & it resided in the quaintest little area of sidewalk restaurants. It was a really nice day out so we opted to sit outside on the patio & immediately ordered drinks & guacamole. My cucumber margarita was especially delicious & uber refreshing! We took our time eating & did a bit of people watching. It was lovely. All in all, it was a relaxing afternoon that could have been an easily missed opportunity if we’d just gritted our teeth & sat in the 2 hours of traffic.
When was the last time you took the scenic route & tried a new place?
My “Day Date” Outfit:
The Details:
- Splendid: Slit Tank Dress (Available in 3 Colors.) Also available here & here in both olive green & black. Similar color & style dresses linked here & here.
- Steve Madden: ‘Scenes’ Embellished Suede Heel. (On super SALE for only $27.99!!!!)
- Brixton:‘Wesley’ Wool Fedora. I love this hat so much I got it in black too.
- Quay: ‘Stop and Stare” Sunglasses. My favorite pair I own from the brand.
- Band of Gypsies: Floral Kimono (old.) I love this one & this one too. Any kimono that has pockets is a bonus perk in my book! I also love this kimono from Forever21. It would go perfect with my green dress.
- Stella & Dot: Necklace (old.) Current S&D necklaces I love are the ‘Trove’ Tassle Necklace & the ‘Samar’ Fringe Necklace. Other necklaces I have on my wishlist linked here (in lots of color combos,) & here ( for 40% off!)
- BP: Fringe Messenger Bag (ancient.) Extremely similar bag here & only $42 bucks!!! BP currently has this fringe crossbody for $28. I like this one too (also on SALE.) This Mia Bag is great if you want something that has the option of handles.
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My Favorite Stores:
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–Shop deals of the week at Francesca’s.
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–Major Target Store Lover!
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A.