Fieldtrip Friday: Camping

Photo taken by Nick Califf @Mono Village

We were supposed to go camping this weekend but alas life got in the way. But that doesn't mean I
cannot share some great places to spend your summer!

1. Annette's Mono Village: My family's favorite place to camp, located miles from Bridgeport. This place has large sites, two pristine lakes, entertainment, boat rentals, a nearby restaurant with famous malts, a 10-mile hike into Yosemite/Barney Lake and beautiful scenery.
2. Kirk Creek Campground: Located in Templeton, this campground offers Pacific Ocean views for every site!
3. D.L. Bliss State Park: On the west shore of Lake Tahoe, you can sunbathe at Lester Beach, hike to Balancing Rock, or simply ogle Tahoe’s famously blue waters.

Happy summertime!

Thrifty Thursday: Day to Night

For a dear friend (ahem, Carter), I'm posting about taking a 'fit from day to night. Here is how - according to my copious notes and research. Hehe (wink).

Here are four tangible steps to taking a day outfit and making it appropriate for the night.

First off, don your accessories! In order to make an outfit transition into happy-hour with coworkers or a GNO (that's Girls' Night Out), add a statement necklace, bangle or dangling earrings. Your outfit will already look night worthy with that simple step.

Secondly, change the shoes. Add a sassy high heel. Or for those that rather preserve their feet, sport an embellished sandal or flat.

Third step? Add some bold lip color. Refer to an earlier post to score that perfect lipstick for your complexion.

 

Lastly, add a clutch.

So it's easy - just change up your accessories, carry a clutch, put on a heel/fun flat and add lip color. Voila! You are ready for the town.