Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie? // Western Caribbean

Hello friends! We're doing a little rearranging over here so you will now find Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie? on Tuesdays! We hope you've enjoyed our recent visits to London and Versailles!

Now get ready to hit the water with Jamila as she travels the Western Caribbean! Jamila and her sisters just returned from a Carnival Cruise trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; and Cozumel, Mexico.

Grey Clover had the lucky fortune of traveling by Jamila's side!

Before describing her favorite things to do in each location, Jamila wants you to know -

"If you haven't been on a cruise, DO IT!  There is nothing like going to sleep in one country and waking up in another without the hassles of airport security, gas money, worrying about food, etc.  I had a balcony stateroom so every day, I took advantage of eating my tasty continental breakfast (room service delivered) on the balcony while staring out into the beauty of the vast blue waters.  I made sure I seized those quiet moments throughout the day, where I could quiet my mind and be at peace.  Sometimes, it's hard to grab these moments when we're in the hustle and bustle of our daily lives."

 Done, Jamila! We're in!

Jamila's absolute favorites in each vacation spot include:

Montego Bay, Jamaica

• Eat well at The Pork Pit, right in the heart of Montego Bay. Be sure to try their jerk meats, Jamaican sodas, and the festival (a dessert).
• Horseback Ride N' Swim with Chukka Caribbean.  Ride through the countryside with gorgeous views and then take your horse into the ocean! An unforgettable experience.

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

• Relax on the Seven Mile Beach where won't get enough of the turquoise blue water.  While there, you can capitalize on snorkeling, parasailing, jet skiing, and more.

Cozumel, Mexico

• Deep Sea Trek & Snorkeling at Jeanie's in Downtown Cozumel. Walk on the ocean floor, 20 feet beneath the surface, for a unique adventure under the sea where the fish are at your fingertips.
• Ernesto's Fajitas. Great mexican food in a location overlooking the water.

Thanks for sharing your vacation and pictures with us, Jamila! We loved it!

Mixed Bag: Tara Whitney

Have you been missing our Mixed Bag series? Don't worry fashion-hungry friends! We've dusted it off and are bringing it back in full force! With the help of Alex Evjen of AVE Styles (you'll remember she helped to style Promise Tangeman here), you can start counting on fabulous must-see style images each week. 

Today we're featuring our Ginger model Tara Whitney! Tara is the incredible family photographer from Orange County, California. Her work is out-of-this-world brilliant and beautiful. Her style is relaxed and seemingly effortless. How perfect is this outfit for summer?

Alex's Polyvore interpretation includes:
Cardigan: Diane von Furstenberg
Tank Top: Y-3
Jeans: Current/Elliot
Sandals: Mystique
Owl Earrings: Dorothy Perkins
Scarf: Amazon
Eyeglasses: Phillip Lim
Nail Polish: Nars in Schiap

For more details about the items featured in Alex's Polyvore creation, click here!

You should also check out the AVE Styles blog for the latest in trends, beauty products and more!




Alexandra Evjen is a fashion stylist and founder of AVE Styles. You will find her regularly styling photo shoots, digging through closets, reading every fashion magazine she can get her hands on, frequenting coffee shops and enjoying the company of friends and family.

Show Me Yours!

Your BAG that is. We're launching a new series devoted to your Epiphanie bag and the contents stored inside. We want to feature you!


If you'd like to show the world just how much you can fit into your bag, here's what we need:

1) a shot of your gear + personal items displayed outside of the bag
2) a list of the items in #1
3) an interior shot of your bag when empty (so everyone can see how you've arranged the panels)
4) an interior photo of the contents back in the bag

Send your photos & list to media@epiphaniebags.com. Please note "Show Me Yours!" in the subject line. We can't wait to hear from you!

Where Did You Have Your Epiphanie? - Versailles

Say hello to Lindsay, writer of the blog Confessions of a Bookworm. Lindsay recently returned from a two week trip to Europe with her Pink Belle. Part of her trip included a stop in Versailles.

How much would you give to be Lindsay in this very photo right this second?

Lindsay insists that you must do the following when visiting Versailles:

1) Take in the gorgeous (and grandiose!) Palace of Versailles! See the amazing artwork and architecture, as well as items such as Napoleon’s throne and Marie Antoinette’s bedroom!

2) Wander the labyrinthine gardens of the Palace of Versailles- you can explore for hours and not see it all! And if you get tired of walking, you can rent bikes and golf carts!

3) Take a rowboat out on the Grand Canal in the gardens of Versailles!

4) Find and explore one of the many smaller palaces-turned-museums with in the gardens of Versailles, including Marie Antoinette’s personal retreat, the Petit Trianon!

5) Enjoy the scents and flavors of Versailles by meandering through the open-air produce market or the flower market near the palace.

More of Lindsay's Versailles photos can be found here. Thanks for sharing your adventure with us, Lindsay!

**Congratulations Krista Blevin!**

You are the lucky winner of Adobe Photoshop CS5! Thank you Adobe for sending us this copy! And thanks to everyone who commented and participated!