ace hotel downtown la

Last weekend, we staycationed at the new Ace Hotel in downtown LA and if there’s one piece of knowledge that you take away from this blog, it’s that staycations are the best and you should do them often. I mean…being in total relaxation/vacation mode and only 10 minutes from your house? Talk about the easiest and most convenient thing to ever happen. Needless to say, it was lovely in every way and I took zero photos, aside from a handful of iPhone pics, most of which were instagrammed. Luckily, Jaymee popped by for a morning coffee (because, again, staycations are the best and all your peeps are close by) and did a mini photo sesh at the rooftop bar. I’m taking her on all my vacations. I love that girl.

Anyway, it was such a great weekend. We laid out by the pool (very small pool) on the rooftop, drank lots of micheladas, shopped around the hotel, ate a TON, and vegged out. Our hotel room had a terrace so it was fun (and scary as crap) to sit out there and admire the buildings. The room itself was small but super hip and cute. Also, the bathroom fixtures and marble countertop were next level and I wrote down all the specs – that’s how I know I’m an adult. A handful of iPhone photos:

STAYCATION STATS
ATE: Bar Ama for dinner (omg that Tex-Mex Queso, though) and L.A. Chapter for brunch (top notch avocado toast, pancakes, and granola with fruit & yogurt)
DRANK: Micheladas and Bloody Mary’s by the pool. Also, lots of water because it was 88 degrees.
SHOPPED: the new Tanner Goods store (so awesome and Kyle’s fave place), Aesop pop-up, Acne, and OAK – all within a block of the hotel
ROOM: Medium with Terrace
WORE: This kimono, ripped UO jeans, Isabel Marant/H&M tee, vintage Levi’s shorts, old Topshop sandals, and my new favorite bikini top.
MILES FROM HOME: 12

Regular photos by Jaymee

The first half of March has kept me on my toes and I’m not complaining for a minute. It started with the Oscars on the 2nd and somehow ended with a staycation at Ace Hotel Downtown LA. Lots of work and fun stuff in between, too. Also, a giant earthquake this morning. I’ve lived in CA for 27 years out of my 27 years and EQ’s still scare the living crap out of me. Anyway, more March details:

+ So I went to the Oscars. Call me crazy, but that was one of my life’s most crazy experiences. I saw Meryl Streep and Bono hug it out in the lobby. I had to work a little bit when I was there, but mostly I could just watch and enjoy myself. Once in a lifetime experience, I tell ya. Also, what I wore is on the InStyle tumblr.

+ I went to The Cream one Sunday to scope out a few wedding vendors (because why not) and support Ellay Films, Jaymee’s wedding videography biz that she runs with her awesome sister, Kim. YOU GUYS, if you need a wedding videog, look no further!! They’re the best in the business.

+ I got to hang out with Jaymee and Alex a BUNCH in the first half of March. They are a couple of favorites. EXCEPT WHEN THEY FORCE ME TO GO TO SOUL CYCLE AT 7AM ON A FRIDAY. Other than that, hanging out with them is the best.

+ Kyle and I had a mini staycation at the new Ace Hotel in Downtown LA. It’s 20 minutes from our house, making it the easiest vacation ever. Plus, the 88 degree weather sure helped a lot. A full post on this coming soon.

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