Blonder Ambitions

Beauty. Intelligence. Lifestyle.

FABULOUS SANTA BARBARA SPOT – SHINE

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After hearing that a bonafide blow dry bar {no cuts. no color. just blow outs.} had opened up in Montecito on Coast Village Road, I knew that I had to check it out.  Little did I know that I would be {pun intended} blown away by the whole experience.  The Coast Village Road location is exclusive enough to give this blow dry bar the necessary caché... but Shine goes above and beyond what is ... Read the Post

Santa Barbara is full of countless fabulous spots to dine, shop, unwind, be inspired, and enjoy. Here’s one that I personally recommend…

CURRENT OBSESSION – BADGLEY MISCHKA

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Badgley Mischka has always been one of my greatest fashion loves.  To give you an idea of the Badgley Mischka style think: feminine, intricate, lace, classic, and statement accents.  With everything from Swarovski encrusted clutches to Oscar-worthy gowns {numerous Badgley Mischka gowns have made their way down the red carpet at the Academy Awards, expertly wrapped around the figure of one starlet ... Read the Post

I had a chance to wander into the Badgley Mischka flagship store on Rodeo Drive... and I didn't leave empty handed.

FABULOUS LOCATION – VILLA BLANCA

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{some photos courtesy of Villa Blanca} Coming from a family that was involved with Hollywood, the last thing I am is celeb-crazy or prone to being starstruck... However, that does not make me immune to having a role model of sorts.  I loved the Bravo television program "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" and my favorite Housewife, hands down, was Lisa Vanderpump.  It may seem like a reality ... Read the Post

Crisp linens. White leather. Fresh flowers. Mirrored decadence. And a brunch menu that is nothing short of perfection.

FABULOUS LOCATION – BEVERLY HILLS

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I was with my girls and we were going to spend a long weekend celebrating one another {isn't that what friends are for?}... I thought that the perfect start to our weekend would be the ultimate pampering experience: shopping. on. rodeo. drive.  We arrived amid a sea of tourists and Range Rovers and ventured out into one of the world's great shopping meccas.  After eating, drinking, shopping, and ... Read the Post

Rodeo Drive. Villa Blanca. Badgley Mischka. White Sangria. Crumbs Cupcakes. The way Beverly Hills should be done.

FABULOUS LOCATION – MORONGO RESORT

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When my sister and I were first hired to take a gig in Palm Springs {see a story on what exactly we got hired to do here}, I was hesitant... only because I had heard that Palm Springs was a quiet, relaxing place... which can be nice... but not all the time.  After visiting the Morongo Resort... we learned that there was very little about this area that was sleepy.  After a whirlwind weekend of ... Read the Post

Palm Springs isn't a sleepy little town after all...

LOOK OF THE WEEK – COMPLETE BLACK OUT

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I was heading out to meet some friends and family for a fancy dinner and cocktails {turned out to be a surprise party... for moi... more on that later this week!}... I wanted something with a bit of edge and something unexpected.  Pairing a cropped top with a high waisted skirt turns that little strip of skin circling the ribcage into something pretty saucy.  So, get saucy... and boldly cause a ... Read the Post

There is nothing boring about black. Especially if that black incorporates a dash of leather and a swatch of lace.