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Life Lately: Jet Set Update

05/01/17 | Canada, life lately, Naples, Real Life, The Americas, Travel, Vancouver

Palm Trees and Pool Reflection in Florida

There are only a few times a year when I wish I ran one of those super famous GIF / meme accounts and today is one of those days for two reasons.  First, it is the first of May and I would love to have the audience who would appreciate the Justin Timberlake Meme “It’s Gonna Be May” and second, I have seen some of the owners of those accounts get the opportunity to attend the Met Gala which is tonight in New York City – swoon!  However, life lately hasn’t been too bad.  I realized last night speaking to the gentleman next to me on flight back to New York City that it was my seventh flight of last two weeks – yup, a little nuts. So I have decided to share a bit about life lately. 

The first two flights were two and from London for Easter weekend which you can see recaps of here and here.  The third and fourth were to Florida the weekend of April 23rd to go see my parents for a long weekend.  I had booked the trip at the end of 2016 not knowing how crazy the end of April was going to be but I am so happy I had the chance to go down and spend time with them.  The weather was not ideal for the first day and a half but that gave my Mom and I time to get in a ton of outfit shoots and spend some quality time together, plus swimming in the rain is never a bad thing.  Take a look a few Florida snaps: 

Eliza J Chiffon Maxi Dress in Cobalt in Florida Gulf of Mexico from Naples, FloridaFresh Seafood in Naples, FloridaSwimming in the Rain in Naples Naples Florida Snaps

The fifth flight was to San Diego on Tuesday of last week for work but I was only on land in Southern California for three hours before I boarded a cruise ship and headed North for four days.  A bit odd? Yes, but an excellent and highly productive trip.  If you have been around Sparkles and Shoes you will know I don’t talk about my “real job” in detail on the blog as the two are not related and I’d like to avoid a conflict of interest but take a look at a few shots from the cruise and our stop in Victoria, British Columbia. 

San Diego Cruise Ship ChampagneSan Diego Harbor Gala Night on the CruiseSunset on the Pacific OceanCruise Ship Snaps on the Pacific CoastWelcome to Canada Sign in Victoria British ColumbiaEmpress Hotel in Victoria British Columbia

The cruise ended Saturday morning in Vancouver and after getting off the boat I spent 24-hours in the Canadian city before heading home yesterday, flights six and seven to get back to New York.  I managed to fit a ton into the weekend including a few hours on Granville Island, a long walk through Yaletown, dinner in Chinatown, dessert in Gastown, and a morning bike ride in Stanley park but as my dad will tell me, this post already has too many pictures! 🙂  Instead, there will be a separate post about what to do with a day in Vancouver so take a look in the interim only five more shots: 

Vancouver from Granville IslandAvocado Toast at Edible Canada BrunchSteam Clock in Gaslamp District Biking in Stanley ParkSparkles and Shoes Biking in Vancouver

What have you been up to lately? 

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Comments

  1. Belle Almeida says

    May 8, 2017 at 8:41 am

    OMG Kelly! What a beautiful place! I loved your blue floral dress S2

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  2. Wendy says

    May 4, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    Wow, you definitely fit a ton into a short period of time! I can not wait to read you suggestions Vancouver and please make sure to include where you stayed!

  3. TAMMY says

    May 4, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    Wow. I can say that you have been all over the place. London to Florida to San Diego to Vancouver. What’s next. All of the pictures are great but the best ones is the printed dress with the sea food and the black dress.

  4. Kira says

    May 2, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    Fantastic pictures! Looks like you had tons of fun!
    Kira
    Kira Is Wearing
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  5. Mel says

    May 1, 2017 at 10:57 pm

    Loving the print of your dress!

    http://www.pennyanddash.com

  6. Jessica says

    May 1, 2017 at 7:04 pm

    Lucky! This trip looks like it was amazing!
    ~Jessica
    http://linnstyle.com

  7. Pam says

    May 1, 2017 at 12:54 pm

    Do you ever wake up and wonder where you are?

    Also, the blue green photo of the ocean looks like it was professionally taken. Can I buy a print of it from you?

  8. Wendy says

    May 1, 2017 at 9:50 am

    Wow, you certainly have been busy! I have loved following along and your Snapchats are great!

Hi, I am Kelly and welcome to Sparkles and Shoes, a fashion, travel, and lifestyle blog founded in 2012.  After six years of living in London I am back in New York with my husband and two littles! 

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