The Resort Pelican Hill | A Wednesday Affair

Last night we had the chance to attend an event at The Resort at Pelican Hill.  Blake and I were laughing at ourselves as we pulled in to the resort, because we’d always wondered about it but have never been.  It just seemed like a place only accessible to hotel guests, and we’d never looked in to staying there.  Well, we were so wrong!  It’s actually SO accessible, and SO amazing. While it’s easy to…
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Packing for NYFW

Packing for NYFW - a Guide by Jen Hawkins
I’m in the midst of packing for NYFW (I leave to New York tomorrow!!) and here are some of the essentials I’m bringing. Portable Phone Charger.  How awful would it be if my phone died halfway through my day?!  It’s not like it’s easy to find a spot to charge, and I need to be able to watch my calendar, call Ubers and map Subway routes! Plus, Sonix has the cutest ones now, so I…
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The Fall Transition | Ella Moss

Ella Moss on Jen Hawkins | Palms to Pines lifestyle blog
Ok so I’m already annoyed with how many times we’ve heard, “It’s a great piece to transition into fall!”  But the reality is, we NEED those transition pieces.  And in Southern California, we sometimes stay in our transition pieces all the way until we “transition” to spring.  Have I said the word transition enough for you?  Cause this outfit is a really great for the transition to fall…;) Blush Pink Leather Jacket | Fringe Tank |…
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Goodbye Summer | Goodbye Summer Outfits

jen Hawkins Palms to Pines So Cal Lifestyle blog
Oh gosh, back to real life!  It’s hard to say goodbye to Labor Day weekend, probably because I feel like I’m also saying goodbye to summer.  But I love that even here in Orange County the air is feeling a bit more crisp and a new season is coming.  I grew up in Seattle, where summers are cherished and feel so valuable.  I read this article, Ready for Rain, the other day and loved it, because…
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Labor Day | Swim on Sale | PilyQ Swimsuit

PilyQ swimsuit on Jen Hawkins Style blog
One of my favorite things to shop on Labor Day are swimsuits – there are so many good swim sales!  And even though summer’s winding down, it’s always fun to stock up on swimsuits for your next vacation.  (Or if you get Indian Summers like we do down here, next weekend ;).) I love this PilyQ suit that’s on sale: Swimsuit Top (on sale!) | Swimsuit Bottoms (on sale!) | Matching Poncho Coverup | Purple Sunnies Swimsuit Top…
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What I’m Into This Week | 9.2.16 | T3 Straightener and Off the Shoulder Tops

Off the Shoulder Tops on So Cal Style Blog
T3 Straightening & Styling Iron.  I’m pretty obsessed with all of T3’s styling tools and brushes, but this week I have been using the flat iron and loving it.  Not to mention, it’s beautiful to look at, I never want to put it away in its drawer ;).  In my opinion, these tools are the only styling tools I need in life (plus a blowdryer of course!) Straightening & Styling Iron | Whirl Trio Interchangeable Styling Wand…
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2 Things: Bomber Jackets and Bodysuits

How to wear a bomber
Two things I’m really into lately: bomber jackets and body suits.  And they happen to go together really well ;).  I love the one below, and I found it on sale for you here! Navy Satin Bomber Jacket (on sale!) | White Tank Body Suit (similar here, here, and here)  |High-Rise Skinny Jeans | White Platform Sneakers xx Jen **Photos by Gail Bowman, hair and makeup by Lilly Pollan.
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To Cut, or Not to Cut? Short vs Long Hair

Short vs long hair
I’ve had so many people ask me about my haircut – questions like: How did you decide to do it? How did you decide who to go to? Do you miss your hair? Are you glad you did it? (the question I get the most!) So, here are my thoughts on cutting my hair.  First of all, I’d had the same hair for like, literally 10 years. The color fluctuated a bit, but for the most…
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White on White | Mott & Bow

White Mott & Bow jeans
When I posted about the white jeans I love from Mott & Bow, I had a few people ask if we’ve tried the men’s jeans and how we like them.  The answer is yes and yes – Blake has and he loves them!  He was wearing his white pants this weekend (why do I love guys in white pants so much lately?!) so here they are… Long Tee | Skinny White Jeans | White Sneakers | Sunglasses xx Jen
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Weekend Bookstore Browsing | Lido Marina Village

Lido Marina Village
We took some time this weekend to explore the new Lido Marina Village area – it’s just getting better and better.  And we found a little hidden bookstore there that I loved.  Local or out-of-towner, you need to go here :). Sumatra Jumpsuit | Black Sandals | Convertible Faux Leather Backpack | Sunnies | Gold Bar Necklace | Gold Cuff Rings Hope you’re enjoying your weekend and soaking up the last of the summer weather!  I feel like I can…
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