Costa Rica, 2015

   So I've only been wanting to go to Costa Rica for, like, ever now and at last I finally made it! In June we took off to a small boutique hotel located in Jaco, about 90 minutes away from the Costa Rican capital of San Jose.

Villa Calletas is a four star boutique hotel located on the very top of a mountain overlooking the Pacific Ocean. I knew this before we got there but once we started driving up the mountain I realized how literal what I read online was as I lie back in my seat. 

I'm not sure who's idea it was to stop and see the crocs but it definitely wasn't mine.. On our way to the hotel from the airport our driver stopped at a few places, including this bridge, to see and pick up some essentials for the week.

Our first stop was a small grocery store and this was the first thing I saw when I walked in. Hanover just won't let me go..

My first morning in Costa Rica. The hotel was so intricately laid out and everything was beautiful! The pathways were hidden and covered with countless vines and had iguanas lurking around every corner. It doesn't even feel right calling it a 'hotel' because it seemed more like a surreal place that you'd read about in a fairy tale.

One of the items that we picked up on our way in to the hotel was this mango. I don't think I've actually ever seen a ripe mango in real life before, it was orange! They're never orange in the states! We took it along with us to breakfast one morning and had them slice it up for us to devour.

On Friday we took a day trip into town to visit some of the surrounding stores and restaurants. This is the beach in Jaco which had semi rough waves and not many people inhabiting them. The locals told us that mainly surfers came here to take advantage of these waters.

At the 'Green Room' in Jaco. An all natural, organic restaurant with the best guacamole ever!

..that guacamole I was talking about.

Chicken tacos for the main course

Street side before dinner

Secret pathways

The hotel was equipped with a gorgeous infinity pool over looking the Pacific and other surrounding mountains. David and I were maybe 2 our of 20 people in the entire hotel, their down season. Everything was so tranquil and still that it was almost unearthly. It was like we had our own private getaway for the week.

Playing Coco Cabana on the patio

Crafty cocktails

Salud!

I've never been a sucker for a sunset but this never got old..

..my last night on the mountain.

Overall, and I think I speak for both of us when I say, Costa Rica was the most relaxing destination yet! With it's 'Pura Vida' lifestyle and effort to keep this world beautiful, David and I were both so inspired by what is Costa Rica. And if you're able to, a must visit to sneak away to, even for just a little while. 

OLIVIA WEARS in order of appearance
BDG striped mini dress, ALDO leather sandals, ECOTE tee, FOREVER 21 shorts, FOREVER 21 hat, BEACH RIOT x STONE COLD FOX one piece, H&M lace dress

La Rose Du Matin for Z!NK Magazine February 2012

I am so excited to share that my first beauty editorial (ever!) is in this month's issue of Z!NK Magazine. Never did I think when I used to flip through the pages of previous issues and glance at the models that I would some day be one of them. So much thanks to Elena, Rachel and especially the dear Kylie who made this possible for me. Oh, and don't forget to pick up your very own issue at Barnes and Noble, it's easy to find..we're the first spread inside. ;)

Portafolio Winter 2011; Cover story "Fire and Ice"

I really have no words for this, to sum up how excited I am about it. So much thanks to Elena Jasic for making this possible for me. I would never have had the opportunity to not only be in Portafolio's first anniversary issue let alone on the cover. Also thanks to Eliza Davila, and my dear Christopher for helping me through the day. This wouldn't have been possible without all of you! Be sure to also check out the spotlight on Elena to read her inspiring story.

Chris took these two photos of me the other day after I left work early. I haven't been feeling well the past couple months, unfortunately. After a trip to the emergency room I was told that my only problem was anxiety. After two blood tests, one EKG, another heart test that I can't even remember the name of and wearing a heart monitor for 24 hours I have been told that all my test came back great. There is nothing physically wrong with me, which I was ecstatic to hear. But enough about that and back to the photos.. they have to be a few of my favorites that I have had taken of me. Oh.. and on another note Chris and I were informed that the litter of piglets that we are picking one from was born Monday! We can't wait to pick him up.

In these photos OLIVIA WEARS express sweater and forever 21 leggings.

Drop In

Super excited to have another editorial coming out in print this month. "Drop In" was featured in Javertime's fall issue.

Bad kitty

I've been hunting for the perfect pair of cat eye sunglasses for awhile now. The obsession started a few months ago when I made my way in to Solstice.. First I had my eye on a pair by Christian Dior, then I found a pair I liked even more by the brand. Later I stumbled on an extra special pair that I loved by Tom Ford which of course were extra pricy. Little did I know every reality star and her sister had them so they were a bit harder to track down. I had my hopes up several times just to go back to my shopping cart to see "this item is no longer available." So after debating for a month and finding them in stock again yesterday morning on Neiman Marcus I made my move. Bad news is, I have to wait a whole week to get them.

What I thought I wanted..

..then I saw these..

..and then, we have a winner!

Spextacular

My Christopher recieved his new spectacles in the mail a few days ago. They just happen to be the same ones that Johnny wears in Secret Window. :)

The Cambridge Satchel Company

Currently obsessed with their Batchel.. But I don't know which color to choose! I'm torn between fluro yellow and fluro pink!

The Waiting Game

I know I'm so behind on posting and keeping up with my life... But this is the latest thing that happened I was excited about! I was featured in Papercut Magazine for their June issue. I still have yet to buy it.. See all images here!