Where to Stay in Napa: Andaz Napa Review

andaz napa courtyard

Hi, friends! I hope you all enjoyed your long holiday weekend. We are finally back from our California adventure. And while we had a great time, there is nothing like being home! If you have been following along on Instagram and Instagram Stories (rach.mccarthy), you know that we started in Northern California in Napa and drove down the coast to Santa Barbara and ended our anniversary trip in Palm Springs. I shared my first look from Napa last week on the blog (you can see that post here) but today I’m talking all about where to stay while visiting the Napa Valley: theĀ Andaz Napa.

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Printed Midi Dress in Napa

what to wear in napa

Almost to the long weekend, friends! Today I am sharing my first outfit from our trip and this printed midi dress could not be more perfect for Napa. We started our vacation in Napa, drove down the coast to Santa Barbara and are still enjoying Palm Springs! I picked up this midi dress before we set out on vacation and knew it would be the perfect number for our trip and for the rest of summer, too.

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Memorial Day Outfit Inspiration

memorial day outfit inspiration

stripe maxi dress | red stripe earrings | sunglasses | swimsuit with grosgrain ribbon | flag scarf | sun hat | scallop hem tank | red and white scrunchie | patriotic tassel tote | crab crossbody | wrap-around sandals | red bow slides | stripe camp shirt | red lipstick | red beaded drop earrings | beaded bracelet | lace trim midi dress | blue shorts | red shoulder bag | floral water bottle | stripe tote

With the official start to summer not far away, today’s Wednesday Wishes is all about Memorial Day outfit inspiration. Whether you plan to spent it at the pool, at a BBQ or if you are ready to add some patriotic colors and prints to your closet, here are a few of my favorite red, white and blue finds for Memorial Day.

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How to Wear Chambray in the Summer

how to wear chambray in the summer

With a new season comes a new way to style your chambray! Chambray, whether in the form of a shirt, dress or even shorts, is a versatile piece of clothing to have in your closet. A few months ago, I shared a post on how to wear chambray in the winter. Now, with summer quickly approaching, I’m talking about how to wear chambray in the summer with four of my favorite summer looks.

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Colorful Cinco de Mayo Outfit

floral spring top

A colorful swing blouse that’s just in time for Cinco de Mayo on Saturday! I wore this blouse while we were in Texas a few weeks ago. The bright primary colors felt very “Texas” to me and as soon as I saw it, I knew I needed it for our trip south. And then it hit me: this blouse would be also be the perfect top for a colorful Cinco de Mayo outfit!

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The Perfect Spring Shift Dress

crepe shift dress

I wasn’t kidding when I said I have been on a dress kick lately! If you caught Thursday’s post about must-have dresses for summer (you can see the post here), you may remember I didn’t include a shift dress in the mix. However, if the shift happens to be this under $50 number, add it to the list! A simple and classic fit, this is truly the perfect spring shift dress.

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