home of the brave

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Over the 4th of July weekend I found myself living in this button down top.  Since it’s linen I knew it would be comfortable in the heat and also perfect as a swimsuit coverup.  (I paired it with this swimsuit.)  The holiday was also a great excuse…

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the bag of the summer

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When packing for a beach trip you need the ultimate beach bag.  I carried this Mar Y Sol bag throughout my trip and even after stuffing it my suitcase it still looks brand new.  I have had so much fun styling it because it looks good with…

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“soul rebel”

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Sometimes you have to cause a little mischief.   These stairs were behind a private sign, which in my mind, meant I needed to climb them!  Were they a stairway to heaven?  Was there gold at the top?  I didn’t know but I wanted to find out….

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“I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love”

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I’m a big fan of rompers. I’ll admit it took me awhile to come around but now I’m hooked!  They have the easiness of dress but seem a little more fun.  Almost like you run around and get into a little trouble.  With a dress, it would…

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“You satisfy my soul”

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While we stayed at the Pineapple House with conventional hotel rooms, the other half of the resort contains 27 villas.  These private residences are perfect for traveling with family, groups, or those desiring privacy.  Villas range from 2 bedrooms up to 6 bedrooms and everything…

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“Stir it up”

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When your room is designed by Ralph Lauren you better wear Ralph Lauren… When I first walked into my room at the Round Hill what struck me most was the breathtaking view.  This was immediately followed by, “how cute is this room!”   Bathed in all white, the room…

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“I wanna love you every day and every night”

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Landing in the capital of Kingston, it is a short drive through the city to reach the Round Hill.  Upon entering the main gate you’re greeted by its lush vegetation lining the road and fleeting glimpses of the spectacular private villas.  Once I spotted those…

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“Let’s get together and feel all right”

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I never knew very much about Jamaica.  Only the occasional glimpse from a movie or what I heard in Bob Marley songs.   The first Jamaican resort I recall learning about was the Round Hill Hotel.  When I was younger, I went through a huge Jackie Kennedy history phase.  I had many biographies…

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sometimes you just have to be yourself

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I’m doing a little return to what I like to call my ‘blogging in black and white’ series.  Mainly because this top has a black and white vibe but also because I would love to hear from some of my fellow bloggers! It started when I…

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loving lace yet again

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My lace obsession has grown even larger this past year.  I went from having nothing lacy to wanting everything covered in delicate lace goodness.  The color of the dress blends in with my skin tone which makes the lace bodice pop even more.  It creates the illusion…

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