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Tuesday, October 17, 2017

DESTINATION DENVER | CHAPTER 3 - MY APARTMENT HUNTING ADVENTURE


HAPPY TUESDAY, BLOGLAND!

I'M BACK WITH CHAPTER 3 OF MY DESTINATION DENVER TRAEL SERIES!

AUTUMN IS IN FULL SWING AND, IRONICALLY, THINGS ARE BEGINNING TO FALL...HEHE...INTO PLACE for ME AND MY NEW CHAPTER IN LIFE.

IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM, YOU CAN GO BACK TO CHAPTER 1 AND CHAPTER 2 TO CATCH UP OR SIMPLE ENJOY CHAPTER 3 BELOW. 

|  CHAPTER 1  |  CHAPTER 2  |


IMAGE BY: DEVON EHARDT SHELTON

LOCATION: ASPEN, CO - SUMMER 2016  |  DRESS: FOREVER 21

 


IMAGE BY: JASON DIVENERE

LOCATION: DENVER, CO - 54THIRTY ROOFTOP BAR AT LE MÉRIDIEN HOTEL


CHAPTER 3  |  MY APARTMENT HUNTING ADVENTURE



A couple weeks ago I was back in Denver for 2 short days apartment hunting, interviewing for a fashion stylist job to help me meet people and bring in some other income as I grow my small business and brand.

Just so happens that my dear friend Morgan, whom I met while living in NYC happened to be in town the exact same days, visiting from LA, and so we were able to grab drinks the evening I arrived, which was perfect!

This evening was followed by a whirlwind 24 hours of apartment hunting, and below I take you along via a picture show with some of the highlights. Denver really is beautiful in the fall and the leaves were just beginning to change, which added an extra touch of magic to the adventure. You will also see yummy meals and cozy cocktails from my short time there.

I'm happy to report that I found a complex that simply fits me and my style. Plus, it is in the exact area I had hope to live and within walking distance to great shopping, bars restaurants and my work. Yay!

Until next time, cheers to being one step closer to an exciting new chapter that I'll be bringing you on each step of the way!

NEW 54thirty ROOFTOP BAR AT Le Méridien IN DOWNTOWN DENVER
ENJOYING COCKTAILS AT SUNSET, JUST BEAUTIFUL!
ENJOYING THE BEE'S KNEES MARTINI FIRESIDE AT 54THIRTY ROOFTOP BAR
AT LE MEIDIAN HOTEL IN DOWNTOWN DENVER.
TAUPE & BLACK STRIPPED SWEATER: FOREVER 21  |  LONG GOLD NECKLACE: CHARMING CHARLIE  |  DAINTY 14K GOLD FILLED SOLITAIRE NECKLACE: LULU'S  |  BLACK LONG TUNIC TANK: AMAZON  |  BLACK LEGGINGS by matty m: COSTCO  |  TAUPE FAUX SUEDE RIDING BOOTS: EXPRESS
CHEERS TO INCREDIBLE FRIENDSHIPS, ROOFTOP COCKTAILS
FIRESIDE AT SUNSET AND NEW ADVENTURES!
I'm INCREDIBLY THANKFUL TO HAVE MY PARENTS WITH ME DURING THIS TRANSITION AND START TO MY NEW CHAPTER, I COULD NOT DO THIS WITHOUT THEM!
THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF CHERRY CREEK WITH WHICH I'M SIMILY IN LOVE!
FALL UNFOLDS IN DENVER'S CHERRY CREEK NEIGHBORHOOD.
THERE IS A RESIDENT'S BAR INSIDE THIS COMPLEX THAT I JUST LOVE, CHEERS TO THAT!
enjoying a glass of Marqués de Cáceres grande reserve '09 rioja WINE
and some FRESH FARM deviled eggs at cherry creek grill
after a long day of apartment hunting.
I KNOW SOME of you WON'T ENJOY THIS BURGER, BUT I LIKE MINE ON THE RARE SIDE, AND I HAVE TO GIVE IT TO THE CHERRY CREEK GRILL BECAUSE THEY ARE THE ONLY PLACE TO serve it THE WAY I have ordered it TO THIS DAY,
ASIDE FROM 5 NAPKIN burger IN NYC.  The BURGER, FOOD IN GENERAL, STAFF AND OVERALL EXPERIENCE WERE TRULY FANTASTIC!
INTERVIEW ATTIRE AND ROAD TRIP ARM CANDY THE MORNING I LEFT DENVER.

OFF-THE-SHOULDER AMBER SWEATER: FOREVER 21 | ROSE GOLD SAFTEY PIN BANGLE: THE BEEHIVE  |  CHAMPAGNE DRUZY QUARTZ OPEN BANGLE: KRISTIN GRACE JEWELRY ON ETSY |  GOLD BAR BANGLE: ALIEXPRESS  |  BLACK & GOLD TRIANGLE RING: BOHO BEACH JEWELRY on ETSY  |  EMMA BLACK SKINNY ANKLE JEANSSTS BLUE  |  BLACK & TAN SCARF: FOREVER 21
UNION STATION IN DOWNTOWN DENVER, BYE BYE FOR NOW.
a unique sunset, from beneath a cloud formation just after it rained, that oddly reminds me of the colorado state flag - almost a sign of sorts.

ALL OF THE ABOVE IMAGES ARE BY lIESL EHARDT or famliy
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

Thursday, July 27, 2017

TRAVEL DIARY | ROAD TRIP VISIT IN ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO


HAPPY THRUSDAY, EVERYONE! 

I ALWAYS ENJOY A TRIP TO THE ABQ, AS WE REFER TO ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, known as the land of enchantment.  

I was recently there celebrating my nephew's 4th birthday and am back again for my niece NUGGET'S 2nd birthday.

below are some highlights from my travel diary of adventures. enjoy! 
IN A BIT OF A PRICKLY SITUATION.

SUNGLASSES: LAUNDRY BY SHELLI SEGAL  | OLIVE GREEN TUNIC: FOREVER 21 | BLACK SOLITAIRE NECKLACE: H&M | GOLD BAR BRACELET: ALI EXPRESS | TRIANGLE RING: BOHO BEACH JEWELRY ETSY SHOP
I FOUND DORI!
RELAXING AND CATCHING SOME SUN RAYS WITH PETE-Y-POP.

PREPPING A MIMOSA BAR BRUNCH FOR MY MOTHER'S BIRTHDAY! 
Love the champagne balloons, so fun!
CELEBRATING MY MOTHER'S 71ST BIRTHDAY, I ONLY HOPE I HAVE AS MUCH NATURAL BEAUTY AND CLASS AS SHE DOES WHEN I'M HER AGE.
WE BE GRILLIN' - PORK CHOPS DINNER
CHEERS TO A BEAUTIFUL DAY BELOW THE SANDIA MOUNTAINS.

BANGLES: ALEX AND ANI  |  14 HANDS WINE: CABERNET SAUVIGNON

BEAUTIFUL EVENING WALK AT SUNSET  |  LOCATION: - ALBUQUERQUE, NM

ALBUQUERQUE HAS SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL AND VIBRANT SUNSETS.

Enjoyed A DIVINE SUSHI LUNCH

LOCATION: PACIFIC PARADISE SUSHI BAR - ALBUQUERQUE, NM

MY SISTER KNOWS HOW TO PUT A YUMMY SPREAD TOGETHER.

Image captured from my Instagram story.

Thursday, July 20, 2017

TRAVEL DIARY | ROAD TRIP HIGHLIGHTS FROM TENNESSEE, ARKANSAS AND OKLAHOMA


happy thrusday, everyone! 

I hope you are all having a Wonderful week so far.

today, i'm brining you highlights from my road trip through tennessee, arkansas and oklahoma with a quick drive-by through texas on my way to albuquerque, new mexico.

you'll see SILLY car SHENANIGANS, fun accessories, fashion details and A FEW random scenic captures.

as well as, yummy food from The CHOP HOUSE in SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee, where we had fun with our fantastic waitress named tamika, to The Rib Crib, which was divine in ELK CITY, Oklahoma.

Enjoy, and i hope you have a fun-filled weekend ahead! 
THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS AKA SUNGLASS  |  SUNGLASSES: LAUNDRY BY SELLIE  VIA TJ MAXX
ROAD TRIP SNACK BREAK  | WHITE CHEDDAR SKINNY POP
TENNESSEE WELCOME SIGN  |  LOCATION: ON I-40 WEST AT VIRGINIA / TENNESSEE STATE LINE
ON THE ROAD SHENANIGANS AND BOOMERANG FUN CLIP  |  TRAVEL COFFEE MUG: FRANCESCA'S
ROAD TRIP ACCESSORIES  |  ALEX & ANI CHARM + BEADED BANGLES
BROWN SUGAR BACON DEVILED EGGS | LOCATION: THE CHOP HOUSE - SEVIERVILLE, TN   | 
FANTASTIC WAITRESS: TAMIKA

FROM THE HIGHWAY  |  LOCATION: LITTLE ROCK, AK

ROAD TRIP ACCESSORIES

SCARF: CALVIN KLEIN VIA TJ MAXX  |  BLACK & GOLD TRIANGLE RING: BOHO BEACH JEWELRY
ON ETSY  |  GOLD BAR BANGLE: ALI EXPRESS
OKLAHOMA TOURISM CENTER TEEPEE PICNIC TABLES  |  LOCATION: SALLISAW, OK

BIRD ON GATE | LOCATION: OKLAHOMA TOURISM CENTER - SALLISAW, OK
GRAND CASINO HOTEL & RESORT  |  LOCATION: SHAWNEE, OK
ROAD TRIP LOOKBOOK DETAILS

MAXI SKIRT: FOREVER 21 | BLUE & GOLD BRACELET: TJ MAXX | GOLD CHAIN BRACELET: TJ MAXX | 14K GOLD RING: MANHATTAN BEACH, CA BOUTIQUE | GOLD TOTE: VICTORIA'S SECRET FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE


HOUSE CABERNET WINE SWIRL  |  LOCATION: RIB CRIB - ELK CITY, OK
CLASSIC BEEF CHEESEBURGER + SEASONED FRIES  |  LOCATION: RIB CRIB - ELK CITY, OK
HALF RACK OF BABY BACK RIBS IN OKLAHOMA SAUCE WITH COLD SLAW + SWEET & SMOKY BEANS  |  LOCATION: RIB CRIB - ELK CITY, OK
TEXAS / OKLAHOMA BORDER LINE  |  LOCATION: OFF I-40 WEST MORE ROAD TRIP SHENANIGANS - A BLOWING BUBBLES, NOT BIKING BACKWARDS FROM MY INSTAGRAM STORY VIA VIMEO.



MORE ROAD TRIP SHENANIGANS  |  A BLOWING BUBBLES, NOT BIKING BACKWARDS FROM MY INSTAGRAM STORY VIA MY VIMEO.

by Liesl Ehardt