This weekend I was so excited to take a trip out to LA for the Create + Cultivate conference—a gathering of bloggers and entrepreneurs to hear from an amazing line up of inspirational speakers. Somehow, LA had slipped through the cracks on my travel list until this trip, so for my first visit we stayed in Santa Monica at The Viceroy for some much needed beach hangs and poolside relaxation. Our trip went by way too quickly, but we did manage to have two amazing dinners at Gjelina and the Santa Monica Yacht Club. I highly recommend both spots and would like to go on record saying that the lobster burrata toast at Santa Monica Yacht Club is one of the best things I’ve ever eaten.

For a day of sightseeing and running all around the city, I wore this top by Yumi Kim that embodies everyone’s two favorite trends at the moment—bell sleeves and an off-the-shoulder silhouette. I kept the ensemble simple by adding denim shorts and these sandals that I picked up at Zara last week (for under $50!). We walked along the beach from Santa Monica to Venice, saw the Venice Canals and the Santa Monica Pier, and strolled around Beverly Hills. Stay tuned for more about my takeaways from the conference!