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Escaping the heat wave in Provence 💜💦 swipe

Escaping the heat wave in Provence 💜💦 swipe for blackmail shot (lol the struggle 😅)

We tanned, we swam, we cruised on this rented electric boat and got to enjoy the relaxing scenery.

It was close to 100 degrees while we were there so we decided to cool off and check our this famously bright teal lake. It did NOT disappoint and was the best idea ever. 100% recommend. I’ll share more about this place via my Provence guide this week but save to reference for any future trips .
📍 Gorges du Verdon , Provence France

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This chapter of my life is only the beginning 💙

This chapter of my life is only the beginning 💙

I remember living in Paris when I was a teenager and being a lost confused girl. I had fun… best time of my life! Yet, I was also deeply sad. I wanted to feel free. Like truly free. I wanted to be financially independent and be my own boss but didn’t know how to get there. I wanted to create a life I was excited about living and do it on my own terms. But… I was so young and had so many years of lessons ahead of me. I didn’t even know how to start but I knew one day it would be me because I always knew what I wanted. All I had to do was figure out how to get it. I remember when I was in college I even got a little bird tattoo (my first tattoo) to remind myself to fly free and be independent! It was the start of a new chapter.

This last time I visited, as a 35 year old women, I realized I was finally THAT girl I always wanted to be! I was able to fund my dream trip to my favorite city ever and didn’t even have to ask any boss or anyone if I could go. It feels pretty awesome to have this kind of freedom. A freedom I always dreamed of having. I feel secure in who I am and have heeled from so much heartbreak and sadness that I once had when I was younger. As a young girl I remember thinking to myself … my time will def be when I’m older. You will be happy. And I am ☺️ I truly am. This time of my life has been good to me. I can say that It hasn’t come easy, I’ve worked hard for it and I work every day to keep things this way. Loving the present but I can’t wait to see what the future holds. How is life treating you right now?

🎥 @carina_shooting
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Do you think Daphne Bridgerton would approve of th

Do you think Daphne Bridgerton would approve of this first outfit in 2022 ?
… or do you think she would prefer the second look? ✨SWIPE👉🏼

I Had so much fun at the @RobbinsBrothers Bridgerton-themed party this weekend! I really wanted to wear the first look but, I also was trying to nail the real Bridgeton style so I could win BEST DRESSED and win myself the diamond they were giving away to the “Diamond of the Season’”🤩. I challenged myself to see how Bridgerton-accurate I could get by just throwing together pieces I already had in my closet. I grabbed a long maxi dress and layered this sheer piece over it and tied the waist up with a scarf. How did I do? Do I look like a lady? 😋

Swipe to see some BTS of the event incase you missed my stories this weekend. #robbinsbrothers #ad

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Things to do In Provence 👇🏼 save for your fu

Things to do In Provence 👇🏼 save for your future trip!!

There was surprisingly so much to do in Provence!! Here are a few things to add to your list:
✨ check out all the cute small villages! We stopped by Gordes and Rousillon which were both charming. We also stopped by the super charming St. Paul de Vence which was my favorite of all!
✨ Plan a day trip to the bright blue Gorges du Verdon Lake to cool off. We spent half a day here and rented a boat and took a little swim. It’s truly beautiful and the best break from the summer heat.
✨ Spend an afternoon in Valensole to check out the Lavender fields. Of course! The fields are everywhere and 100% worth it !!!
✨Hike or kayak to the Calanques de Cassis. This was a highlight of my trip. It was so beautiful I highly recommend hiking or kayaking to the secluded beach coves!
✨ Go wine tasting at a local vineyard or take a tour of a perfume factory.

There is so much more to do but these were my favorites!! Have you been? What would you recommend others see? Drop in comments! Blog post coming soon.

🎥 @melissamontoyaphotography
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You had me at tequila + beach sunset 🤩 moments

You had me at tequila + beach sunset 🤩 moments from Friday nights beach front event with @volcantequila #volcantina #ad

The clearest water I’ve ever swam in!! Take me b

The clearest water I’ve ever swam in!! Take me back✨ swipe for video 👉🏼 PS… which pic is photoshopped?

This was one of my favorite moments from our France trip. It was a completely new experience for me. We spent one night in Cassis just so we could experience these private beaches and coves. You can only access this spot by hike or kayaking and while the kayaking was harder than I expected it was well worth it. Eating a baguette on the edge of this water relaxing and enjoying the cool water after our one hour kayaking trip to get there there was a memory to remember . I spent so much time just floating in the water and staring at the sky. It was a dream. 100% recommend adding this to your South if FRANCE itinerary if you plan to go! Have you been?

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Levitating around the world 😋 I’m so happy we

Levitating around the world 😋 I’m so happy we can travel again🙌🏻 I definitely plan on enjoying San Diego a bit because summers here are always my favorite, but where should I go to next?

For anyone that’s newer here , I have a whole section about travel on The blog! Just head to the travel category for guides , photo spots, packing tips and more 🥰 link in bio
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The moment vs the photos 👉🏼 last one is my f

The moment vs the photos 👉🏼 last one is my favorite ! I posted the actual photos a few posts down if you want to see them in higher quality! I couldn’t for the life of me get them to look clear enough here 😅 how many of your seeing this reel saw the original pic post? Just curious!
📍 Valensole, FRANCE

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