I was recently in NY and the weather was perfect.  The trees had just begun to blossom and the collective mood was more than pleasant.  It was a quick trip, so this post is just a little recap of some favourites (new & old).

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Hello from Vegas!

This week I will be reporting to you live and direct from the inner workings of fashion’s most exciting contemporary trade show – PROJECT.

I’m here with

antennamag.com

getjanet.com

grungygentleman.com

heartymagazine.com

highsnobette.com

jennileestylist.com

missomnimedia.com

onandbeyond.com

selectism.com

thedenimguy.com

twoinchcuffs.com

slamxhype.com

I’m off to run around and see all of the cool things that I can find!  Stay tuned.

xo,

p.s. Follow me here  or check out the hashtag for updates #projectshow

I’m super happy to announce that I’m an Amex Ambassador, which means for the next year, I will get to check out all of the perks that American Express has to offer before reporting them back to you.

Although I already have a Platinum American Express Card – which I love and totally use to access the premium Plaza Premium Lounge at Pearson Airport, even without having first-class tickets, and to indulge in the personal 24/7 concierge – I’m excited to see what else this card can really do.

My first experience as Ambassador? This weekend, myself and a few other bloggers – Lisa (Hip Urban Girl), Jen (She Does The City) and Tyrone (1loveto) – were invited to get the full Amex experience at Winterlude in Ottawa. I hadn’t been to our country’s capital since forever and experiencing it with all of the Amex perks made the weekend a memorable one.

We flew Porter (my fave), checked into the Westin (I recommend), and after some free time, headed over to the Museum of Civilization for an exclusive dinner for Cardmembers created by Chef Lynn Crawford. Cardmembers got first dibs on access to reservations for this fun dinner through Front of the Line.

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People say Hawaii is paradise.  I’m here to second that emotion.

I was fortunate enough to visit Maui over the holidays and if waking up to majestic views and the lapping sounds of the ocean wasn’t enough, The Road To Hana sealed the deal and marked a place for Maui in my heart forever.

The Road To Hanna is a winding drive up a barely two lane roadway through the rainforest.  It is said to take two and a half hours but with all of the stops we took, it was more like 6.  We started in the quaint and beautiful town of Pai’a where we had an early lunch (and I bought the cutest bikini at best little bikini shop EVER – leave it to people who deem swimwear as appropriate clothing to know where it’s at, I LOVE MAUI)

I obviously can’t be in a new place more than 24hours without sampling some of their pizza…

The drive on the road to Hana was one of those experiences that is so true to life; it’s more about the getting there than the actual destination.  Hana isn’t much but a tiny collection of houses, some food stands and an Inn, that if you weren’t paying great attention to, you would probably drive right past.  The magic on this trip are all of the of stops you can make.  Just pull your car to the side of the road and hike; sometimes short distances, others long, to see some incredible waterfalls and breathtaking beaches.

There are so many things to see and do in Maui, but this drive will stick with me forever.  Winding and curvy, with serious peaks and beautiful valleys, The Road to Hana is just as much a lesson in life as it is a way to see nature at it’s purest.

xo,

coco

p.s. if you’re ever taking the trip, I highly recommend not wearing flip flops.  Almost broke my ankle 100 times….  AND if you rent a car, stop at one of the local shops in Pai’a to get a CD that will give you a great historical background and directions.

I am currently in Maui trying to find ways to never come home.  This place has always been on my list of dream destinations and let me tell you, it’s beyond!

Here are some pics, full review to follow if when I come home.

xoxoxoxo,

coco