Author: Nicole Isaacs

GQ MEN OF THE YEAR

Hi guys! I wanted to share some pictures from the GQ Men of the Year Awards I attended the other night at the swanky Chateau  Marmont hotel in Los Angeles. I wore a Michael Costello dress. Let me know what you think of my look! Would love your opinions. XO

SO CAL

I’ve been out and about in LA and I wanted to share some of my looks of the week! Let me know what you guys think of some of my #OOTD ‘s. Jeans: Naked Wardrobe | Top: American Apparel | Shoes: Christian Louboutin Top: Rag & Bone | Skirt: American Apparel | Shoes: Christian Louboutin | Clutch: YSL Top & Skirt: Zara | Shoes: Christian Louboutin Top: Naked Wardrobe | Jeans: Naked Wardrobe | Shoes: Rag & Bone | Purse: YSL |Sunglasses: YSL Dress: Naked Wardrobe

BESTIA | DTLA

I finally had the chance to eat at Bestia in Downtown LA. I’ve heard so much about this place from other foodies and seen a lot of write ups about it online, so I was really excited to finally have dinner there the other night. Everything was good, but one thing we ordered was exceptional. If you go to Bestia, you must try the Roasted Bone Marrow. It is served on top of Spinach gnocchetti, crispy breadcrumbs with aged balsamic. You scoop the marrow off the bone and mix it into the Spinach gnocchetti and it’s just off the charts…the flavor and texture together make the perfect dish . The flavor in each dish really takes this place to the next level. You could really distinguish all the different ingredients and spices everything we ordered. The menu is very unique and the presentations are innovative and creative as well. I have to head back to try their different pizzas, I heard they’re amazing. Other things we ordered: Burrata Salad, Mussels & Clams (spicy!), Cavatelli alla Norcina, Spaghetti Rustichella & the coffee & donuts for dessert.

ADJUSTING IN LA

When I am not traveling, I make the best out of my time spent in LA. I eat and venture out to new restaurants on my food #bucketklist, I explore different areas of the city and find new , fun activities to do, but I also try and take care of myself and get back to a proper and healthy lifestyle. Traveling can be tiring. I also tend to gain a few pounds when I travel because I don’t want to deprive myself of an experience in trying something new- I want to get the most out of everywhere I go. Flying on airplanes all the time is really hard on my body, and I’ve been flying a lot lately. Once in a while I like to get massages and visit a chiropractor to get adjusted when I get back to LA just to reset my body. The other day I visited Atlas Health Care Center to get my body  adjusted because I felt a little stiff. I was a little nervous at first getting my neck …

TORONTO

I went to Toronto for the first time and I loved it! It’s such a beautiful city in the fall. I went with my sister and the two of us explored the city for a weekend. We went to the Aquarium, Trinity Bellwoods Park, shopped, went out to a couple trendy nightcubs, visited Niagara Falls, and ate our way through the city. We stayed at the Thompson Hotel which was perfectly central and conveniently located next to King St. where all the clubs, bars and great restaurants were. Check out the highlights from my trip! PS. Niagara Falls was so breathtaking!

EL NIDO, PHILIPPINES

El Nido was so beautiful. I took so many great pictures I want to share with you! El Nido is great because it doesn’t feel touristy. I felt like I was on an island by myself with the locals. It was peaceful and quiet, and its a bunch of small islands close to one another so we did a day of island hopping and went to lagoons, caves, private beaches and went snorkeling. It was so much fun. Also if you haven’t yet, check out my El Nido zip lining video I posted in the previous post! Take a look at some of my favorite pictures and video from El Nido…

A LITTLE SNEAK PEAK OF MY TIME IN EL NIDO, PHILIPPINES

Here is a little teaser for my next post about El Nido, which will conclude  my entire trip to the Philippines. El Nido is rated one of the most beautiful places in the world according to several travel sites. Most of my pictures on my Instagram are from my time in El Nido because it was so beautiful. Zip lining is one of the activities I did there.  It was so much fun and it was my first time! Check it out…

A DAY IN LA….

    I am always traveling, but there is no place like home. I do appreciate my days in LA, and there is so much to do and see in my own city. I learned you don’t have to fly across the world to experience beautiful things, sometimes the most beautiful places are right in front of you. I am all about discovering the secret gem spots that are just a drive away around Los Angeles to save me from a long flight. The other day I hiked in Palos Verdes and explored the beautiful cliffs and beaches. Take a look!