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Yacht Day - Tampa/St. Pete

I snuck out during the pandemic for a little bit, but only to visit my close sister/cousin for her birthday! We practiced safety guidelines and were tested so everything was all good! We booked a small yacht with Anchor Rides - Tampa Bay and had a great time! I think we should make it an annual thing. There’s no love like family love.

(P.S. That quarantine had me nice and thick, baby!)

Xo,

Crys

Miami 2020

At the beginning of what we now know as the Covid 19 pandemic, things in the world started to change rapidly and my anxiety took a turn for the worse. I decided that I needed an escape and booked myself a flight to Miami, Florida.

Dress: Boohoo, Shoes: Louboutin Fossiliza

I stayed at the W downtown because I was only going for a quick overnight trip. The location is close to restaurants, museums and anything else I’d need. That includes the Icon Brickell Spa: the most gorgeous spa I’ve had the pleasure of laying my eyes on so far. It was absolutely fantastic!

I was pretty tired after flying from New York and checking in to the hotel, so I decided to have a quick dinner at the hotel’s restaurant, Addikt. The view was gorgeous, the air was warm but breezy, the music was bumping and the food was delicious! I made a new friend from the UK and we had a really good time. They invited me to hang out, but I was so tired I just went to bed; I had an early spa day planned anyway.

You know you’re having a great time if you go to the gym on a quick getaway. I woke up so refreshed and energized but I was too early for the spa. The gym was right next to the spa and had a gorgeous view so I figured it can’t hurt. (I should’ve been consistent in the gym years ago but, whatever.)

When I finished, I went back to my room, showered, drank a post-workout smoothie and went on my fabulous way to be pampered.

Bikini: Ebay

What. A. BEAUTY!!!! I couldn’t believe my eyes. I had seen photos before, they don’t do this place justice. The ambiance was so calming as soon as I walked in the door, and once I went in the locker room, forget it. I cancelled all other plans and spent my day relaxing around in the sauna, and exploring various temperature pools and jacuzzis. I was the only person in there for a while but even when other people came, I still felt (and had a photo shoot) like I was there alone; It was THAT peaceful. The attendants were very helpful and kind, Jessica even helped me get some bomb pictures!

Before I knew it, it was time to go catch my flight back home, I thought of extending my stay but previous commitments prevented me from doing so.

It was a super short trip but as I always say, everything happens for a reason. A few hours after I landed in NYC, the country was shutting down and flights canceled. As beautiful as Miami is, I wouldn’t have wanted to be stuck there.

I can’t wait to go back and I can absolutely see myself being a regular at this hotel. Shoutout to the W! Everything a classy and fabulous woman like myself can ask for.

Outfit: Mall Boutique, Sunnies: Tom Ford

Til next time. xo,

California Love

Outfit: Style Delivers
Shoes: Nine West

I took a quick trip to Los Angeles, California to visit a friend and OMG, I had a blast. It was my first time to Cali (I know, right) and it was way more beautiful than I could have anticipated.

The Griddle Café

Since it was my first time and it was a short stay, I just focused on leisure. I ate, I shopped, I went to Melrose Place, and it was Halloween weekend so of course, I partied.

Outfit: Style Delivers
Shoes: Nine West

Alfred Tea Room

I had such an amazing time in LA and I can't wait for my next trip out here. Next time, I'll be sure to visit the museums, see more of Hollywood and do other fun, touristy things.

Til next trip,

xo.

LAX

Fondation Louis Vuitton

In collaboration with Frank Gehry, artist Daniel Buren created twelve "sails" that combine with the daylight and create a play of colors, projections, reflections, transparencies that contrast both inside and outside.

At the wishes of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, Fondation Louis Vuitton was created to promote art and culture, adding to what the brand has been doing for the past 20 years. Their aim with this building is to support and promote contemporary artistic creation.

The institution features temporary exhibitions of modern and contemporary art that are brought twice a year. They also feature "Architectural journey: Frank Gehry, la Fondation Louis Vuitton" as a permanent exhibition. This explores how the building was created and brought into fruition by designer Frank Gehry.

Restaurant "Le Frank"

During my visit, I was able to see Icons of Modern Art: The Shchukin Collection, which honors Sergei Shchukin, one of the 20th century's greatest collectors of French modern art. His collection included the works of Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Gauguin, Cézanne, Le Douanier Rousseau and Derain.

I also was able to experience Daniel Buren's "Observatory of light" (the colorful architecture on the building combines with the light to create projections and more).

Part of the architectural planning for the building

There's even an outdoor observatory for you to get a great view of the city of lights. If you have a peek through the right corner, you can catch a gorgeous glimpse of the Eiffel Tower!

If you love art and are in Paris or planning a visit soon, do yourself a favor and make sure to check out Fondation Louis Vuitton. It's popular and packed so I suggest an early arrival to give yourself time to experience everything. There is so much to see and it's curated marvelously.

For hours and more:
Fondation Louis Vuitton
8, Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi
Bois de Boulogne - 75116 - Paris

I was a guest of Fondation Louis Vuitton but all opinions are my own.

Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (MAM)

The Musée d'Art Moderne de la Ville de Paris (MAM) is the major modern art museum for the city of Paris and dedicated to modern and contemporary art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

While I visited, I was able to see Eva + Adele: You Are My Biggest Inspiration. The exhibition showcases art of the self-proclaimed "Hermaphrodite Twins in Art". Their art demonstrates the complexity of sexual identity and features works representative of their output over the past 25 years.

I was also able to enjoy an exhibition of the works of Bernard Buffet (1928–1999), one of the most famous French painters of the 20th century. Viewers follow Buffet's work chronologically throughout his career while exploring his varying themes of literature, religion, death and more.

The museum is open Tuesday-Sunday from 10am to 6pm except Thursdays, when they are open in the evening for exhibitions only. (Last admissions are 45 minutes prior to closing. Don't come late, trust me!)

Musée d'Art moderne de la Ville de Paris
11 avenue du Président Wilson - 75116 Paris
Tél : 01 53 67 40 00

I was a guest of the Musée d'Art modern de la Ville de Paris but all opinions are my own.