// Miu Miu sunglasses, Perfect Moment jacket and ski suit, UGG boots, Acne Studios beanie // 

Take an inside look inside my Veuve Clicquot #ClicqoutintheSnow campaign! We shot this in dreamy Aspen, Colorado. Honestly, it’s one of my favorite locations to shoot at. I live for the blues skies, the powder white snow, and of course, a good glass of Veuve Clicquot. This is me, après-ski. The town is extra festive this time of year, and I’m soaking in every bit of it’s cheerful energy. I’ll be back next week and I can hardly wait. Recharging with the fresh mountain air is what winter in Aspen is all about. 

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// shot for Virgin Holidays// Jacket: Khrisjoy. Turtleneck: COS. Pant: Veronica Beard.

I am so excited to be featured on Virgin Holidays. I travel so much that it only made sense to bring you into my world and inside one of my favorite spots in my home of NYC, and that is Eataly. Eataly NYC Flatiron reminds me of every part of Italy that I adore. I have road tripped through Tuscany, the Amalfi coast, Rome, and Naples under the boiling hot summer sun. I’ve spent winters on work trips in Florence, fashion weeks in Milano, and red carpets at Venice Film Festival. There’s still so many aspects of Italy to discover, and I can do that much of that right here in NYC at Eataly NYC Flatiron. Italians really understand the art of living, loving, and indulging. What really makes Italy a special place for me is the love for food. When I think of an Italian dinner party, I think of rustic long wood tables covered in greenery, fresh fruits, and a ton of wine. To me, there certainly is no greater love than the love for food.

I walk you through 3 of my favorite spots inside Eataly NYC Flatiron that always keep me coming back for more:

Click to read the article on Virgin Holidays.

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I am so excited to officially give you an inside scoop inside the gorgeous Palais Away x Grey Goose villa at Cannes Film Festival. This charming estate just oozed classic French sophistication with it’s gorgeous pale blue shutters and green vines, sitting perfectly on the side of a hill. From the pool, you can see more stunning villas below alongside the town, with nothing but the ocean ahead. I would say it’s the dream vacation home.

I have always wanted to spend some time in the south of France during the film festival and thanks to the dream teams at Away and Grey Goose, all was made possible….complete with a full and detailed itinerary in Cannes, the adorable town Antibes, and a quick boat ride to the Isle de Marguerite. Each adventure was always followed by a a delicious menu (and new cocktail recipe) to look forward to. My tastebuds certainly went wild this trip with refreshing lemon and lavender accents in my signature Grey Goose cocktails.

With the daily celebrations, I made sure to pack my beautiful Away luggage (I now have a travel set in “sand”), with loads of silk dresses, feminine mules, and pops of metallic. I slipped in a few gowns as well…a girl has to be prepared. Cannes becomes a red carpet with embellished ballgowns and black ties sashaying through every street and restaurant. It’s only fitting to whip our your best heels and your flash camera because you never know who might run into or where you will end up. It all felt too much like a movie to be real. I fully indulged in my surroundings by simply savoring the town’s very fresh ingredients to spending those extra moments sunbathing by the pool house. How do the tomatoes, cheese, bread, and butter (the list goes on!) taste so much better in France than they do here at home?

I got to share this once-in-a-lifetime experience with a handful of like-minded individuals with a passion for insane travel, refreshing spirits, and of course, a dash luxury. Take a peek inside our stunning abode.

Mulberry silver bag and Mulberry white earrings

Rococo Sand star dress (similar)

Petersyn grey striped blouse (similar)

Petersyn black crop top 

Hermant + Nandita skirt

Pedro Garcia metallic sandals

Minna Parikka bunny pink heels

Haute Hippe backless gown

Away luggage in Sand

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I created “The Day Off” margarita with Don Julio 70, completely inspired by the staycation. It’s light and refreshing thanks to coconut water and fresh cucumber with an added punch: chia seeds and pineapple. It is just what you’re going to want to sip on poolside. This entire month I’ve been traveling from grey city to grey city. I’m missing the sun from my native Los Angeles and just booked my travel to Nicaragua for a full week of 95 degree weather and a bikini. Surf and sun awaits!

Recipe:

1.5 oz of Don Julio 70
2 oz of  cucumber, pineapple, and lemon juice (I used a smoothie blender including pulp!)
2 oz of coconut water
1/2 a lime squeeze
2 sprinkles of chia seeds

Kore swim bikini

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I created the most perfect Cinco de Mayo cocktail that you’re going to love. My friends like to call it the “Ginger Cooler.” It revolves around my favorite tequila, Don Julio 70, the world’s first Añejo Claro Tequila, which is aged eighteen months and then carefully charcoal filtered to bring restored some of the crisp agave notes typically found in a Blanco for a very smooth and unique flavor profile.

It’s an updated twist on a classic Margarita and packed with some of my favorite natural ingredients: ginger, turmeric, cilantro, avocado, and lime! The ginger and lime are sweet and delicious, while the cilantro and turmeric give it that unexpected kick that makes this drink unique. I’m 1/2 Chinese and 1/2 Mexican. I really do love a little extra punch of flavor and spice! The avocado gives it the perfect texture. Tonight, I’ll be back on my rooftop celebrating my heritage and shaking up these drinks with Mexico’s hottest selling tequila – Don Julio 70. Whenever my friends get together, I swear we do Mexican night since it’s easy to whip up and always tastes delicious. Serve this cocktail with some carnita tacos, salsa, and tortilla chips. Cinco de Mayo party ready.

Purchase a bottle of Don Julio 70 on ReserveBar.com so you can mix up my signature cocktail for your Cinco de Mayo celebrations. And always remember to drink responsibly!

Here are the ingredients:

1 slice of avocado about 1/2 inch thick

Watch the video to see HOW-TO create my “Ginger Cooler.”

Salud!

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There’s something about Veuve Clicquot Rich that blends perfectly with Desert X’s Mirage art installation by Doug Aitken in Palm Springs, California. The silver. The reflections. The need for a cool glass of champagne under the hot desert sun.

The Mirage art installation is a play on mirrors in the shape of a house smack dab in the middle of the open desert, high on a hill. During the day, the mirrors reflect a beautiful wide-angle view of the desert landscape, the sand, the open blue skies, and gorgeous mountains. All of which can be seen around the home. The closer you walk towards this one-level suburban style home, the more the exterior disappears and you start feeling closer to the desert landscape. At night, the twinkling reflection off Palm Springs makes the Mirage even more spectacular. It’s a continually changing vision whether you’re standing outside of the home or inside it. It was certainly an experience to remember…connecting us back with the beauty and simplicity of nature and all of it’s wonders! It was a perfect and remote place to relax under the sun…and with the right drink of course.

So here are the steps to my Veuve Clicquot Rich drink.

Step 1? Ice in a glass.

Step 2? Get a fresh ingredient. I used cucumber!

Step 3? Pour chilled Veuve Clicquot Rich into the glass.

Voila. Delicious summer drink complete in 3 super easy steps. It’s in the heat that I crave something a little bit more sweet and refreshing.

Any fresh vegetable or fruit can work with Veuve Clicquot Rich. This champagne is inspired by mixology, and works so well poured over ice and fresh ingredients. Besides cucumber, I recommend: celery, grapefruit, pepper, tea, and even pineapple. Veuve Clicquot Rich actually enhances their natural flavor. It’s a fun and innovative way to drink your favorite champagne. Now I’m just waiting on my group of friends to join me in this desert escape and cheers at sundown.

Emory Park crop top

Rebecca Taylor white jeans

Brother Vellies sandals

Minnetonka leather hat

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