The Sunday Post: Shopping in Santa Monica


Santa Monica was by far my favourite of the few parts of California I had the time to see, with amazing shops, restaurants and a pier and a beach that almost made me feel at home. I actually partially blame the beach and pier combo for the case of extreme homesick-ness that came along soon after. I had my first taste of Nasty Gal, Bloomingdales and Nordstrom (the best of them all) and discovered that the US Brandy Melville’s are awesome.

Unfortunately we didn’t have too long to spend there (even these photos were snapped whilst waiting for our Uber) but it would definitely be a part I would love to explore more in the future.

In other, more current news – this morning I’m off to spend the day at a spa in the countryside before my best friends wedding on Monday. I get a full 48 hours of countryside calm before returning to Brighton, grabbing my bags and heading to Ibiza for three days!

It’s going to be a bit of a crazy whirlwind, but I’ll try and keep things updated around these parts as and when I can (naturally videos will still go up as usual). I’m full of nerves but at the same time I’m so excited to be setting off again!

55 Comments

  1. Olivia Redfern
    09 Aug 2015 / 7:28 am

    It looks so beautiful there, and your photos are amazing, I wish mine would look as good as yours! Plus, you look as lovely as you always do! X

    http://oliviaredfern.blogspot.co.uk

  2. Lynn
    09 Aug 2015 / 7:49 am

    I loved Santa Monica so much, especially in the nighttime it looks beautiful when it's illuminated by all the fairy lights. Take care and I can't wait for photos from Ibiza! x
    Lynn | http://nexttolondon.blogspot.co.uk/

  3. Mila
    09 Aug 2015 / 7:51 am

    These pictures all look so amazing, wow! Looks like you really had an amazing time!
    x
    Mila https://matchlessmila.wordpress.com/

  4. Dressed With Soul
    09 Aug 2015 / 7:56 am

    Love your perfect summer look with the white kimono!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena www.dressedwithsoul.com

  5. Nafisah Atcha
    09 Aug 2015 / 8:02 am

    I love your bag! xxx

  6. Duyen Huynh
    09 Aug 2015 / 8:03 am

    Love your outfit and you look gorgeous as always. California would be such a beautiful place to visit and the beach photos look amazing xx

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  7. Holl JC
    09 Aug 2015 / 8:15 am

    So cute Suzie, you look gorgeous x

    holljc.blogspot.co.uk

  8. Adele
    09 Aug 2015 / 8:16 am

    I loved Santa Monica too & managed to get a photo on Baywatch beach with a lifeguard at his hut! Have fun in Ibiza.
    Hugs Adele xoxo

  9. Someone who loves her name, you could tell me Sel.
    09 Aug 2015 / 8:31 am

    Enjoy Ibiza, it's such a beautiful place! I'll be leaving to Menorca soon, so we'll be pretty close hahaha. The photos look amazing xxx

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  10. Neeltje | Thoughts in Style
    09 Aug 2015 / 8:37 am

    Such beautiful photos! I love your outfit a lot.
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  11. Madison Victoria x
    09 Aug 2015 / 8:44 am

    Wow I would love to go to America and you look stunning!

    Just a quick note I have a beauty blog and just posted about my BEST skincare tips and I would love you to pop on by to say hello.
    www.madisonvictoriax.blogspot.co.uk

    Thanks Maddie xx

  12. Chloe Marie Stuart-Monteith
    09 Aug 2015 / 9:03 am

    Your LA photo's are so beautiful here!

  13. Amy
    09 Aug 2015 / 9:04 am

    Lovely outfit and photo's!

  14. B Ruhamania
    09 Aug 2015 / 9:07 am

    Super:) xx
    Bianka
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  15. Rachel
    09 Aug 2015 / 9:07 am

    i love your photos, looks like such a gorgeous place!

    Rachel // Style Soup

  16. Kristy
    09 Aug 2015 / 9:14 am

    This definitely looks like a place I need to visit at some point, it looks so so pretty. Oh, and by the way I'm so jealous of your hair, it's gorgeous and so long.

    Kristy | www.thevioletblonde.com

  17. Kimberley Miller
    09 Aug 2015 / 9:20 am

    Love your outfit in these photos, you looks beautiful. California definitely suits you!

    Kim | The Lens Affair

  18. Marylène O
    09 Aug 2015 / 9:21 am

    Amazing pictures! Have Fun in Ibiza Suzie and I'm looking forward to those new pictures and stories!

    Bisous, Marye
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  19. Kiara King
    09 Aug 2015 / 9:21 am

    Wowee lady, you are super busy! But in the best possible way. You must be working so hard to keep up your usual video and blog posts. Well worth it though, It's always a pleasure visiting here. 🙂

    Enjoy the pampering in the countryside and amazing Ibiza!

    www.lioninthewild.com

  20. Mandy Bajwa
    09 Aug 2015 / 9:35 am

    Lovely photos!! Super cute outfit too…

    www.mandybajwa.blogspot.com

  21. Ana Céline
    09 Aug 2015 / 9:47 am

    such beautiful photos, I love the outfit you're wearing 🙂

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  22. The Sunday Mode
    09 Aug 2015 / 9:55 am

    Santa Monica looks so relaxing but fun. Loving all this LA related content, it's bringing me some warm weather vibes, even though where I live is in the dead of winter. x

    www.thesundaymode.blogspot.com.au

  23. Lauren S
    09 Aug 2015 / 10:02 am

    Could do with that Santa Monica beach right now! So much lovely sunshine

    Lauren x
    Britton Loves | Lifestyle Food Beauty

  24. veebz boo
    09 Aug 2015 / 10:58 am

    Beautiful blue imagery! Santa Monica looks amazing and you seem like you had a great time.

    – www.veebzboo.com

  25. Saffy Needham
    09 Aug 2015 / 11:47 am

    You look like you've had lots of fun! I'm so jealous I would love to go to Santa Monica! tehe! 🙂

    http://sapphiresaysfashion.blogspot.co.uk/

  26. Katelyn McPhee
    09 Aug 2015 / 11:57 am

    You look like you belong at the beach girl! Gorgeous as always- love the sunnies!

  27. Elizabeth Mayce
    09 Aug 2015 / 2:44 pm

    I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in the U.S.! Have an amazing time in Ibiza! xo

  28. Phoebe Davies
    09 Aug 2015 / 2:54 pm

    Looks amazing! I love your kimono too x

    Phoebe | Phoebe’s Diaries

  29. Maddy
    09 Aug 2015 / 3:10 pm

    Love the photos, it looks like an amazing place!
    Maddy, xo // UNSTITCHEDD

  30. Frankly Flawless -
    09 Aug 2015 / 3:24 pm

    Gorgeous photos, shame you didn't get to spend too much time there, it looks beautiful. xx

    franklyflawless.com

  31. Alexandraetseschiens
    09 Aug 2015 / 4:04 pm

    Love the look ! Looks like a really nice place .

    Alexandra x
    http://www.alexandraetseschiens.com

  32. Tiffany Legg
    09 Aug 2015 / 4:24 pm

    Looks beaut! Love your shoes.

    Tiffany Tales – A British Beauty & Lifestyle Blog

  33. Miracle Smoke
    09 Aug 2015 / 4:29 pm

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  34. PintSizedBeauty
    09 Aug 2015 / 5:30 pm

    Gorgeous photographs. I really like your shorts and shoes combo x

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  35. ellie cawte
    09 Aug 2015 / 5:35 pm

    Such gorgeous photos! The outfit is beautiful as well. Looks like you had an incredible time, so jealous! x

    ellie etc | a personal style & lifestyle blog

  36. Kathryn M
    09 Aug 2015 / 5:47 pm

    Love your photos so much! Where is your jacket from?

    Kathryn | nimblenote.blogspot.com

  37. Wonky Lauren
    09 Aug 2015 / 7:30 pm

    Santa Monica is on my wish list now! x

    www.wonkylauren.com

  38. Pili G
    09 Aug 2015 / 8:38 pm

    Lovely photos! I love Santa Monica so much! I stayed there when I went to LA and loved to it so much, SHopping there was also great!
    Love
    Pili

    Records of my Troubles

  39. Lynnsay
    09 Aug 2015 / 8:41 pm

    Your lifestyle/style posts are my favourite ever! Looking great as always!

    www.sartorialscot.com

  40. nueyork
    10 Aug 2015 / 4:12 am

    What stunning photographs! Santa Monica sounds incredible. x

    nueyork.blogspot.com

  41. Hannah
    10 Aug 2015 / 4:45 am

    Love that outfit so much! x

    http://poundingyounghearts.blogspot.com.au/

  42. Victoria Pekur
    10 Aug 2015 / 9:23 am

    I really like your blog. These pics are so bright and cool, love them xoxo

    Classy&Unique Blog

  43. Beth Elliott
    10 Aug 2015 / 9:50 am

    You look gorgeous as always, I love your style. Beth- mysokohldlife.blogspot.co.uk x

  44. faith pierce
    10 Aug 2015 / 2:32 pm

    Such lovely pictures Suzie! I'm planning a trip to LA for this winter and was just recommended Santa Monica as a place to stay. I'll definitely have to look into it more now!

  45. Ellenor Ransom
    10 Aug 2015 / 9:46 pm

    Gorgeous photos!! 🙂

    http://www.champagne-lifestyle.com/

  46. Caitie Joy
    12 Aug 2015 / 10:45 am

    I love the outfit- so simple but so pretty! Great photos and post as always!
    Caitie x
    http://www.what-caitie-did.blogspot.com.au

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