Twenty-Six Miles Across the Sea...

My husband and I spent a perfect last day of our Catalina Island visit at the beach, Descanso to be exact. We rented two lounges right next to the ocean and spent the day drifting in and out of naps, enjoying the BBQ that was served for lunch and conjuring up semi-realistic situations that would allow us to move there. I, the island photographer and husband, manager of the Catalina Conservancy… (We can dream, right?)

It was this day that we realized how polar opposite we are of each other - while it's something we already knew (and maintain that it's what always makes things exciting), it's truly laughable sometimes. The day started out in the high 60's with a sky full of clouds -- Husband was in heaven, as he despises laying directly in the sun. He maintained that it was the "best weather ever," perfect for nodding off and drinking more than a few rum based drinks. I, however, was curled up in a ball wearing multiple layers (including husband's towel) shivering and just praying for the sun to come out. 

Sure enough, a few hours later. the afternoon turned bright and beautiful and how quickly the roles reversed. The minute the sun came out, the towel went back to my husband who draped it over his head to avoid any unnecessary sweating, whereas I was "a pig in shit" (his words, not mine)...the water was bluer, the DJ got louder and the layers came off. My mood is hugely affected by the sun but I guess we can say the same for him...just in a Freaky Friday kind of way ;)

Dress: Golden Tote (swap w/ Lisa)  // Sweater: Old Navy (similar) // Hat: Fashion Q // Sunglasses: Old Navy // Sandals: LOFT (similar)

See how much more beautiful everything is in the sun? Sigh, men are from Mars alright… ;)

I Found My Love In Avalon

My husband and I recently returned to Catalina Island, the site of our engagement 2.5 years ago to celebrate our 1 year wedding anniversary. I still have the note in my phone on the “notepad” app that I wrote that day so I wouldn’t forget a single moment…

“After our romantic dinner, we walked through Avalon and ended up stumbling upon a little drink stand by the ocean so I ordered two lemon drops for us and we toasted to being engaged…I’ve never felt happier in my entire life! Mike told me that he chose to propose on Catalina so it could be considered our place to always come back to and I can’t wait until we do.”

While I thought nothing could be better than that day, this trip was absolutely amazing. Our typical vacation is spent beach bumming with a side of drinks so we entertained our adventurous side this time by zip lining (holy shit, btw!), walking on the ocean floor, taking a tour of the famous casino, renting golf carts to explore the island and experiencing our first massage together! There are no words to describe my love for the island but there certainly are photos in which my smile says it all…

Jacket: J. Crew (similar)  // Skirt: LOFT // Tank: H&M // Sunnies: Old Navy // Bracelet: LOFT 

Sandals: Old Navy // Bag: Persun (Swap w/ Lisa) 

Here is a shot from our engagement day...

and our return to that spot :)

A few fun shots from our trip...

Do you have a special vacation spot that you always return to?

Because Kaitlyn Got Engaged!

This past September, my (now) fiance and I spent a weekend in California and took a day trip to Catalina Island which is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. The weather forecast for the weekend looked warm and sunny, so I mostly packed dresses and skirts, but our Catalina day started out chilly and overcast, so I had to wear the only pair of jeans I brought with. Good thing I liked my outfit choice because little did I know, I would end up being photographed in it endlessly that day and that moment would be forever etched in time. 


My fiance proposed to me at the top of a mountain that overlooks the whole island. What started as a "great place for us to take photos and waste an hour before dinner" turned into him getting down on one knee and asking me a very important question. Oh yeah, and he a hired photographer to sneakily capture the whole thing. I think I'm in love.

 Still had no idea what was about to happen...

Moments after he asked. Could I look any more giddy?

Shirt: Forever 21, Jeans: H&M (similar) (similar), Sweater: Forever 21, Bag: Marc Jacobs New York (similar)

Of course the sweater had to go for the beach pictures (I still haven't washed it. Don't judge- I just can't bring myself to get rid of the memory it holds from that day.) In the end, I think my white jeans & nude sheer top was a perfect choice for a day on the Island.

What do you think?

#Kaitlyn