The Beauty of Hawaii

Hello lovelies!

As some of you may know, I live in Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. I have been to many other states in the U.S., and I also lived in Massachusetts for a while during my college years. I love the mainland U.S., and I miss it a lot; however, Hawaii is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and I am so lucky to be able to call it my home. For those who decide to visit our wonderful paradise, please take the time to venture outside of Waikiki at least once. Waikiki is only a small part of Hawaii, and it is commercial Hawaii. I'll admit that it is quite fun, and I do enjoy going there once in a while. Still, it's not real Hawaii to me. Hawaii is the quiet of the windward side and the delicious and cheap local treats at hole-in-the-wall restaurants and the adorable "aunties" and "uncles" that you meet everyday. Hawaii is more than just hula girl bobble-heads and Waikiki; the true beauty of Hawaii, to me, lies in the people and the land outside of the glitzy strip. Head outside of that bubble and you will be amazed.

I also recommend traveling to the outer islands! Life there is different from Oahu. Each island has its own personality; my personal favorite, so far, is Molokai. You can actually s e e the stars, and they are magical. I went on a school trip there, and it was one of the most amazing trips I have ever taken. Wherever you choose to visit, always remember to step outside of the tourist traps and go on an adventure! I know it's hard sometimes, esp in foreign countries. BUT DO IT. You will learn the most, grow the most, and have so many amazing stories to take back home with you.

I hope you come to visit us in Hawaii one day! We are definitely a unique place in the world, and I invite you to discover all the beauty that my home has to offer! I want to leave you with pictures of last night's sunset in Honolulu. The sunsets this summer have been i n s a n e.

Aloha,

Cassie

Daily Favorites

Hello lovelies!

Hope you all had an amazing Monday! It was a busy day for me; I studied all day. I can't wait for this exam to be over! The weather suited my tasks today, though. It was quite dreary and rainy in Hawaii, which helped me get more studying done. Now that the day has come to a close, I want to share some inspirational photos that I came across. Hope you enjoy them!

Favorite Wanderlust Photo:

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This is a photo of the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall (in the UK). The gardens were created beginning in the mid-18th century up to the beginning of the 20th century! It looks like a fairytale, doesn't it? I would love to wander these gardens all day. I can't wait to visit the UK one day and take tons of photos in this gorgeous place! See more gorgeous photos here.

Favorite Hair Tutorial:

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This braid looks so beautiful and effortless! I love the way it looks on light AND dark hair. To see how to achieve this gorgeous look, click here.

Favorite Funny Photo:

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This IS my life. OMG. I always want coffee, and studying has made me n e e d coffee. This photo is for all the coffee-junkies out there! Don't worry; you are not alone. To check out more awesome photos like this, click here.

Favorite Wardrobe Post: 

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This white maxi dress is drop dead gorgeous! I love the ruffled detail on the bottom, and if you look closely, you can see the slight cutout in the back. Perfection. I also have to appreciate the gorgeous backdrop (Versailles, hello!). Love this blog. For the full blog post and more views of this gorgeous outfit, click here.

Favorite Nature Photograph:

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All I can say is... i n c r e d i b l e. To see more shots of this gorgeous locale, click here.

Hope you all enjoyed my Monday faves! xoxo

Aloha,

Cassie

Daily Favorites

Hello lovelies!

I apologize for not getting my daily favorites up last night! I fell asleep before I had the chance to even explore the blog universe! Anyway, I have a few new favorites up tonight. Without further adieu:

Favorite World Cup Photo:

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The 2014 World Cup Tournament was dominated by emotions, both happy and sad! The finals game was no different. Congrats to Germany on winning, AND congrats to Argentina for making it so far and being a solid second place! Both teams did amazing, and all the players should be so proud of themselves, win or lose. I love this photo from Giselle's Instagram. It embodies what the World Cup should be, the world coming together in one place to share in a great tournament. Love for all!

Favorite Wanderlust Photo:

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This is a photo of Sarakiniko Beach on Milos Island in Greece. Isn't that water beautiful? Apparently the rocks are volcanic rocks and have a bone-white color because of the wind and the water. Isn't that insane? This place just looks so picturesque and out of this world. I really want to go there. NOW.

Favorite Accessory:

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Isn't this the cutest? I love rings, and this cat ring is so cute. What more can I say? MEOW.

Favorite Recipe:

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This is a recipe for homemade orange creamsicles. YES. I l o v e orange creamsicles. These were the best ice cream treats from any ice cream truck (for me anyway). Now, I have to make these. Which means I need that popsicle makes I saw at Williams-Sonoma. Yay, I have an excuse!

That's it for my favorites. Hope you enjoyed them, and have a great Monday!

Aloha,

Cassie

"I honor the place within you in which the entire universe dwells. I honor the place within you, which is of Love, of Truth, of Light and of Peace. When you are in that place within you and I am in that place within me, WE ARE ONE"

Daily Favorites

Hello lovelies,

I decided that I'm going to try to do a regular daily favorites entry! So, everyday, I'll pick a few things that popped out at me, and I'll share them with you all. Hope you enjoy, and let me know in the comments below the things that inspired you! I hope my favorites inspire you or at least bring a smile to your lovely faces!

Favorite Outfit Inspiration:

Love the C U T and C O L O R! (Source: http://stylescrapbook.com/2014/07/take-a-holiday-in-spain.html)

Favorite Accessories Photo:

That watch is so C O O L! (Source: http://stylescrapbook.com/2014/07/take-a-holiday-in-spain.html)

Favorite Wanderlust Photo:

Barcelona, I can't wait to visit you someday. (Source: http://stylescrapbook.com/2014/07/take-a-holiday-in-spain.html)

Favorite Recipe Find:

Choux Creme (Creme Puffs Recipe) - it looks SO TASTY!

Hope you enjoyed my Thursday Favorites! Goodnight all!

Aloha,

Cassie

"I honor the place within you in which the entire universe dwells. I honor the place within you, which is of Love, of Truth, of Light and of Peace. When you are in that place within you and I am in that place within me, WE ARE ONE"