Have you ever been excited to be on the road without knowing the destination? Last weekend, Tom and I hit the road towards Santa Barbara as part 2 of my birthday celebration. Since Tom plans almost all of our shorter road trips, I didn’t know what to expect when we hit the road, but half the fun is not knowing what little surprises will pop up along the way.
We started off in Old Town Santa Barbara. Strolling through the small alleys off the main street brought back beautiful memories of our trip to Spain. Santa Barbara has its own sense of wonderful Spanish charm, and the beautiful homes are just one of many of them.
When I first wore off the shoulder, Spain was the first country I thought of. After all, they are famous for Flamenco, a beautiful style of dance. I have been so obsessed with the off the shoulder trend this season. I had worn them the year before, but with so many great options now, I’m always gravitating towards these ultra feminine pieces. The large frill on this one made me apprehensive when I first tried it on, but when styled with a great pair of distressed denim and a nice pair of heels, I instantly fell in love. It’s so girly and so effortless.
After much exploration for the day, we ended the evening at the Four Seasons Hotel. We dined on the patio facing the beach as the sun went down and finished with a really nice chocolate molten cake.
While I didn’t travel out of country this year for a long celebration, it was as perfect as any other one I had. It’s more important to live in the moment and enjoy all the special surprises life brings us. I hope you all have an incredible adventure this week. One that brings pleasant surprises and lots of laughter!
If you enjoyed this post, please leave me a comment below. Have you ever travelled without knowing where you’d be next? What is your favourite local spot? I’d love to hear.
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Xo,
Miki
Photo credit to my one and only, Rise Again BJJ.
Outfit: Top by SheIn available here. Bag by See by Chloe (old). Jeans by Paige Denim. Perplex lace up heels in black here, similar grey ones here. Sunglasses by Asos available here.
Thank you SheIn for sponsoring this post.
Girl, I am in love with that blouse! The larger ruffle detailing is so chic. Glad you enjoyed your getaway. I love spur of the moment trips 🙂
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I love the large ruffle. I think I’m a little obsessed now. 🙂 Thanks so much, Candace!
Xo,
Miki
I love road trips, and happy belated birthday! I’m a leo too! Oh, and you look stunning, Miki! I love your top!!
Happy Monday, love!
xoxo, Vanessa
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Thanks so much! Ohh, Happy Birthday! I hope you had an incredible day with loved ones!
Xo,
Miki
Great shots!! You look amazing!
Adi xx
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Oh so cool!! Love road trips! Happy belated birthday, love! You look absolutely beautiful. That ruffled top is so gorgeous on you! <3
Blouse is just amazing! Beautiful summer image and wonderful photo!
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You look lovely, dear!
xo
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Good day!
So much to love about this outfit from the off the shoulder top to the white denim and those amazing heels and fun sunnies! I am surprised you didn’t know where you were headed but dressed perfectly for the occasion! Santa Barbara is such a great town to explore and feel peaceful in. What a beautiful birthday experience! xoxo, Christine
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I kind of just let Tom plan. We generally reciprocate. I always love getaways for birthdays. I’m not into the big birthday she-bang anymore and it’s just so much fun to surprise someone else. Santa Barbara was definitely beautiful! Must go back. Thanks so much!
Xo,
Miki
So amazing photos, you look so beautiful dear!
xo
Thanks Lauren!
Xo,
Miki
Love this top! The food looks delicisous and pretty place!
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Santa Barbara is definitely a pretty spot. I can’t wait to go back! Thanks so much, Violette!
Xo,
Miki
this blouse is gorgeous, love this look.
xo
PinkSole
Obsessed with OTS right now. Thanks Rachelle!
Xo,
Miki
I really love off shoulders. I never get tired of wearing them really. Anyways, loving your outfit babe! You look so stunning with it!
Elisha | http://loveelisha.net
Me neither! I’m obsessed with OTS. Thanks Elisha!
Xo,
Miki
Lovely clicks and Gorgeous U my babe…xoxo, Neha
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Thanks Neha! So sweet of you.
Xo,
Miki
Love the outfits! This top is dreamy!
Dora http://www.BangsBang.com
So sweet of you. Thanks so much, Dora!
Xo,
Miki
So good!
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xx Molly
Thanks Molly!
Xo,
Miki
this looks incredible! I am hungry now 🙂
xxo
Jamie
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lol That’s hilarious.
Xo,
Miki
Sounds like a lovely stop at the road trip, Santa Barbara looks so lovely! And love the off shoulder top! Xx
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Thanks a bunch!
Xo,
Miki
Love love love this amazing top! Hugs, Kait
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I love it too. It’s on repeat. I think I wear it at least once a week now. ? Thanks so much!
Xo,
Miki
adore your photos and this look is so cute!
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Thank you so much Danielle! The hubs does a great job photographing, right?
Xo,
Miki
Happy birthday to you, beautiful! Wishing you all the best. You look amazing! Off-shoulders are so classy, but sexy. Great photos! 🙂
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Aw, thanks so much! OTS are so great for any age, aren’t they? Feminine, but not too sexy. ?
Xo,
Miki
These ruffles are SO fun! I love this entire look from head to toe. Stunning as usual <3 xo, sharon
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I agree! I must have addictive personality because I keep getting ruffles now. lol Thanks Sharon!
Xo,
Miki
What a great post, Miki! You look fabulous in all your shots, the photos are awesome! Road trips are such fun!
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Thanks Luci! So glad you enjoyed the post. I can’t take credit for the photos. The hubs does a great job photographing, right?
Xo,
Miki
So beautiful, love all these pic!
Kisses, DadieB. ~
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Thanks Dadie! ?
Xo,
Miki
I love your outfit and your trip sounds amazing! I love the Spanish style in Santa Barbara as well. Happy belated birthday!
-Emily http://www.coatandcoffee.com
Such a pretty place, isn’t it? Thank you so much for the birthday wishes and for the lovely comment!
Xo,
Miki
Such great photos and I love the heels!
XO, Jessi
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Thanks Jessi!
Xo,
Miki
You look amazing!!! lovely outfit..Thanks for sharing
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Thanks Tessy. Glad you enjoyed the post!
Xo,
Miki
Love the top and the shoes!
They look so gorgeous on you!
xx
Jessie
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Thanks Jessie!
Xo,
Miki
You look so beautiful!! I would love to visit Santa Barbara as your pictures just look amazing! My husband took me to LA for my birthday!! Aren’t birthday-travel-weekends the best?! Xx Susanne – http://bagatyou.com
I love birthday travel weekends! I’ve been doing them almost every year for probably a decade. They’re so much fun! 🙂 Can’t get enough. I hope you enjoyed LA! Thanks so much!
Xo,
Miki
looks so gorgeous on you!
xx
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Thanks!
Xo,
Miki
I really like your look and especially your top.!!!
xoxo
Fay
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Thanks Fay! Loving this top too!
Xo,
Miki
Your top is so cute! And the food made me really hungry right now!
xoxo, Lora | http://www.cherrycolastyle.com
Haha Thanks. The food was actually really good!
Xo,
Miki
I love the idea of a spontaneous day with that special someone, it’s so romantic and I honestly can’t think of a more romantic place than The Four Seasons! It’s a place my hubby and I have celebrated a few of our anniversaries, so special. Regardless of location, their standards are so eye and so I’m sure you had an amazing experience! The food looks so good and so does the ambiance. You, in fact, do look like you’re somewhere in Spain 🙂 I love that top and you look beautiful as always! Thanks so much for sharing and I hope you have an amazing day!
XO,
Jalisa
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It totally has some Spanish touches, right?! I don’t think I live spontaneously on my own as well as I do with my hubs. He makes it so much fun. Four Seasons is such a great spot for anniversaries for sure! Thank you so much, Jalisa!
Xo,
Miki
Happy birthday to you! Your off shoulder top is just amazing Miki! Santa Barbara looks so lovely! Great pics. Thanks for sharing! x
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Thanks Ann-Marie!
Xo,
Miki
Loved this outfit on you! I’m a huge fan of ruffles too, can’t seem to get enough! We actually just went to Santa Barbara last weekend too! Its such a cute beach town.
-Kelsie
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I loved it! We must go back for a girl’s weekend! Thanks!
Xo,
Miki
Looks like you guys had a ton of fun, I love the idea of spontaneous trips! And this outfit is so perfect for a getaway, the off-the shoulder trend is so chic, and the ruffles on this one look so fun!
Dee
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I do too. I only really do them with Tom. It’s just so much fun with him. Plus, I can’t get lost in a car lol I’ll constantly be trying to figure out how to get back on track haha. Thanks Dee!
Xo,
Miki
The tiles tho! They are so pretty! I love your photos! Interesting of you to relate off-shoulder to Flamingo! But did you learn how to dance while you are there? ahahha
xo Margaret
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Haha, no, I didn’t learn Flamenco, but I did learn to salsa dance when I was in high school. I also went for group lessons for a few seasons out of university and used to go to salsa clubs a few times a month. I stopped, so I lost most of it. My hubs and I have also tried one tango lesson, but that’s it. Spain is a huge influence for my husband, and I am familiar with with some of the Spanish influence through my experience in Latin dance and travels to Spain and Cuba. 🙂
Xo,
Miki
That top is simply so beautiful *-* I cant…. <3
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Aw, thanks so much.
Xo,
Miki
This look is beautiful!! I am in love with the dramatic ruffles and those clear heels! Hope you have a day as lovely as you are.
xo Sheree
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Thanks so much Sheree!
Xo,
Miki
Gorgeous pictures 🙂 As a European I really loved Santa Barbara. Definitely have to get back there 🙂
x Gitta // http://www.gittawitzel.com
Yes you do! I love it there. Thanks a bunch!
Xo,
Miki
Loving this beautiful collection of images and also that gorgeous top! I’ve been looking for a good OTS ruffle top and this one is so cute!
Vanessa
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Thanks Vanessa! I love this one and highly recommend it. It’s so affordable too!
Xo,
Miki