The Scene
Best way to start the day: eating your weight in fruit with the sound of the ocean in the distance while wearing big bathrobes.

After that hit the gym (YES AGAIN!)











































































Then the spa

Then braved the cloudy skies at the pool and beach























































Then wouldn't you know it was time to eat again



































































Waited out some afternoon showers and then hopped on a bus to do some shopping in the touristy section of Cancun

In every store we entered, my mom fed her sweet tooth while I fed my inner Blair.

Got caught in heavy rain while we were out and ducked into a Starbucks to wait things out. While I was horrified by the turn in the weather, my mom could have cared less. Give her something to read and a cup of tea and she is all good. Phew.

The Outfit

Forever 21 dress

Brass Plum wrap sweater

The Accessories

Goody headband

Fashion District necklace and Diorette ring

Stuart Weitzman gladiators

Marc Jacobs purse

The Grade

B+

The Commentary

This little Forever 21 dress is about 3 years old but my love affair with it continues. Especially after Jason Wu showed a similar look for Spring 2010.

Love that the print looks like a subtle animal print

And that the sexy neckline is balanced by the demure bubble skirt - a trend that is picking up steam again after a two year absence.

Think the chunky necklace pulled together the look beautifully

But my favorite accessory of the day: an adorable mommy that matched me in her tangerine JCrew top

Nothing like matching mommy and me fashion

The Scene
Cloudy skies this morning so we decided to switch around our routine a little bit. Worked out in the morning. Yes, that's three days in a row. Pretty sure that's a record for me - on vacation and off.































Then laid out by the water and I had a breakfast of champions: a margarita on the rocks with salt. My mom was horrified. I swear she thinks I'm a lush. No need to tell her that I actually tone it down around her.































Then we decided to venture out of the hotel and explore neighboring ones, namely Le Meridien. Gorgeous outdoor area though the inside design was a bit of a hodgepodge of modern art and Van Gough.




















































Snarfed down a delish three course lunch.














































Then we decided to road trip down to Playa del Carmen. Mostly because my mom heard there was a street called Fifth Avenue there. Two buses and two hours later we were there.




















































On the bus ride, I had warned my mom not to expect much from a Mexican Fifth Avenue. Good thing since it ended up being a mini Third Street Promenade aka tourist central. Shopped for souvenirs for a few hours and mostly relaxed by the beach.





























































































































































As night fell and the tapeworms in our stomachs stirred, we ducked into a restaurant overlooking Fifth Avenue. It was no Bergdorf Cafe but at least the menu was entertaining and the food tasty.













































































































































Just another magical day in paradise with my bestie.

































The Outfit
Image dress

The Accessories
Fashion District ring and sandals
Forever 21 bracelet and headband
Marc Jacobs bag

The Grade
B+
















The Commentary
Love this dress. The ease of the material balanced with the sexiness of the cut. But my favorite part: the ikat print. Ikat was IT a few seasons ago.















































































Lots of new prints popping up for Spring 2010.

















































































But my favorite: Alexander McQueen. The painted quality of them make them feel like a freaky fabulous evolution of ikat. McQueen is really emerging as one of my favorite designers. So avant garde and visionary. Perfectly post modern.

















































































































































Don't even get me started about how obsessed I am with the runway shoes he showed for spring. Monstrously beautiful.














































Perfect for long walks on the beach, no?