Exploring a new city is grounds for {situational dressing} = picturing yourself as a member of said movement and playing the part, but with icing on top.

Example: Confused Cali chick taken on a date to a New York Giants game. Dress code: High ponytail, vintage Giants tee cut into a crop top, high waist denim skirt, Gucci high top kicks, and two black lines under her eyes. Screaming: go team happy!

In my case, I rested my size 10 foot on fresh Santa Barbara soil and escaped into the world of a surfer-ette who tends to her garden on early mornings and to her wine cellar on late evenings. She's a fan of online shopping and gravitates to fresh, Australian designers. Her name is Rae.

Don't leave a girl alone in star-studded crystal western boots.

Who else wants a graffiti wall in their home? This wall is a Retna...errr'body's talking about him these days in the art world.

These artists will come and go.

But these boots? They'll last a lifetime.

Photography by Sabrina Hill.

It's rare to find a city in your travels that truly feels like home. This was the case when I stepped my little colorful toes into Tel Aviv, Israel for a long weekend in late June. Dressed in what could only be categorized as casual cool, I walked the city, from shopping on Shenkin Street to people-watching along the long stretch of Herbert Samuel, one of the coolest oceanfront roads stacked with beach cafes with menu offerings for all of your senses: Mediterranean salads, hookahs, local draft beers, board games, and beach games... on repeat!

If you aren't roaming the more religious streets of Israel like Old City Jaffa, Old City Jerusalem, and other conservative sectors, then light, airy clothing like this chic romper is a must! But, for touring those parts of town, I recommend long pants and shoulders covered to avoid offending the locals!

It may not be June 20th yet, but it's definitely summer in my books! To me, summer is all about casual denim, open toes, and extra frizzy-chic hair (yupppp-- embrace that fro). It's a glass of rosé after work while the sun is still out, a bright red lip sitting against tanned skin with no other makeup, and a Tuesday afternoon beach daydream. It's concerts, movies, and extra long strolls!

Actually, strapping on these Tevas for this look gave me a major flashback to years past at summer music festivals. With Bonnoroo coming up, I'm definitely feeling the FOMO a bit.

The only music festival I'll be seeing this summer is starring this new band called, "The Crying Sundays". It's a fabulous one woman show and she defies the odds of success for such young talent! Only 2 months old. Hehehe..... 

Packing for a sunny getaway is as simple as a mini dress (or in this case, romper), colored basics, and some easy white kicks. 

When the tequila is flowing and the local beach shops are calling your name, there's simply no other way to get around town {IMHO}! Don't mind the ankle brace in some photos-- dance party accident!

P.S.- This romper is by Saylor and they continue to make the best rompers for spring/summer! I've added a selection of my favorite styles in the Shop the Lewk section below!