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Bright pink pointed-toe knit VIVAIA Aria 5 flats worn with blue jeans, shown from above on wooden outdoor steps with small green plants growing between the boards.

VIVAIA Shoes Review (2026): I Tested 7 Styles in 3.5 Years

If you’re considering buying a pair of Vivaia flats but aren’t sure whether they’re worth it, read my in-depth review!

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Rothy’s ‘The Flat’ Review (for 2026): Are They Worth the Cost?

My honest Rothy’s shoes review! This is what you should know before you buy a pair and whether they’re really worth the cost.

Birdies Shoes Review

Birdies Shoes Review (for 2026): Are They Worth the Price?

My honest Birdies shoes review! This is what you should know before you buy a pair and whether they’re really worth the cost.

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My Honest Allbirds Wool Runners Review After 4 Years of Wear

After 4 years, this Allbirds Wool Runners review reveals their comfort, durability, and eco-friendly design. A must-read for shoppers.

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17 BEST Waterproof Walking Shoes for Women [2026]

The best waterproof walking shoes for women that will keep you dry and comfortable no matter what the weather decides to do.

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11 BEST Barefoot Dress Shoes for Women [Comfy + Stylish]

Vivaia shoes are my top choice for the best barefoot dress shoes for women

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Tieks Review (for 2026): Are Tieks Really Worth the Cost?

My honest Tieks review after owning my first pair for six years and taking them around the world with me.

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Vessi Shoes Review: Are These Waterproof Shoes Worth the Hype?

If you’re curious about Vessi Shoes, check out my candid Vessi Shoes review to find out if they’re worth it.

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Where to Purchase Tieks Shoes | New and Used Tieks for Sale

Where to purchase Tieks shoes! From the Tieks Boutiek to online marketplaces and Facebook groups, as well as a look at Tieks sales and where to try on Tieks.

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Tieks vs Rothy’s: Which is the Better Pair of Shoes?

A look into Tieks vs Rothys – two popular California-based companies that produce stylish shoes for women. Check out which is better!

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Weekly recap 10/25-11/1 🎃👻💀🐥🌟🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🐱🛒 Costumes Weekly recap 10/25-11/1 🎃👻💀🐥🌟🏃‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🐱🛒

Costumes galore for Julian’s first Halloween, Monday game night with friends, having a few friends over for Halloween night to help pass out candy, loving how many kids we get in our neighborhood (and how cute the costumes were this year!), embracing k-pop demon hunters, deep cuts Halloween party where we dressed as 90s Supermarket Sweep contestants, and completing 8/8 Hell Week classes at Orange Theory.
October so far 🍃🍁🎃👶👻💀🪔🎆🍕📚 Pumpkin patch, Suneel’s October so far 🍃🍁🎃👶👻💀🪔🎆🍕📚

Pumpkin patch, Suneel’s bday, magic show in SF, book club, Diwali, food crawl, my dad visiting, and lots of little moments with Julian.
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Here’s the perfect way to spend 48 hours between the two parks:

🌲 Day 1: Sequoia
Lunch at Totem Café → Crystal Cave tour (make reservations) → photo stops at Buttress Tree & Tunnel Log → Crescent Meadow hike (1.3 mi) → sunset at Moro Rock → dinner at The Peaks Restaurant → stargazing with the Sequoia Parks Conservancy.

🏞️ Day 2: Kings Canyon
Start at General Grant Tree → drive the Scenic Byway with stops at Boyden Cavern (make reservations), Grizzly Falls, Roaring River Falls & Zumwalt Meadow (1.5 mi) → pull over at the scenic turnouts for epic canyon views. If you have more time, you can head to Hume Lake for a couple of hours or do the Big Stump Loop. 

🌲 Day 3: Sequoia
Photo at the park sign & Tunnel Rock → General Sherman Tree → Congress Trail loop (3 mi) through some of the most impressive sequoias in the park.

✨ 3 Things I Did But Would Skip Next Time
 I tried these but left them out of the itinerary for a reason:

 🚫 Hume Lake as a quick stop – Beautiful, but the road is slow and winding down. If you’re not planning to spend at least a couple of hours here, it’s not worth the detour. Also, check when the day use area closes. 

 🚫 Sequoia Coffee & Kitchen – The wait is too long on weekends. We got there 30 minutes after they opened, and it still took 20 minutes just to get an iced latte, and the coffee was just okay. Better to head straight into the park early.

 🚫 The Gateway Restaurant – I found this stop from an Instagram reel, and I kind of wish I hadn’t. One of those influenced places that isn’t worth the hype. Great views, but disappointing food, service, and cleanliness. I’d recommend grabbing food from somewhere further away from the park entrance instead. 

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So… apparently walking through trees is kind of a So… apparently walking through trees is kind of a thing in Sequoia & Kings Canyon. 👀

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My Camera Roll After a Weekend in Sequoia & Kings My Camera Roll After a Weekend in Sequoia & Kings Canyon 📸

48 hours exploring two of California’s most iconic national parks. We saw towering trees, unique caves, and some of the best views in the Sierra Nevada. 

📍 Day 1 – Sequoia National Park
 Lunch at Totem Market
 Crystal Cave
 Buttress Tree & Tunnel Log
 Crescent Meadow
 Moro Rock at sunset
 Dinner at Peaks Restaurant
 Stargazing Tour

📍 Day 2 – Kings Canyon National Park
 General Grant Tree Trail
 Boyden Cavern
 Zumwalt Meadow
 Grizzly Falls & Roaring River Falls
 Scenic stops along the Kings Canyon Scenic Byway
 Hume Lake

📍 Day 3 – Sequoia National Park
 Sequoia NP Sign
 Tunnel Rock
 General Sherman Tree
 Congress Trail

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➡️ Share this with someone you want to go on a Men ➡️ Share this with someone you want to go on a Mendocino getaway with! ✨ 

Here are my top 3 bucket list activities to make a trip to Mendocino unforgettable👇

1. Explore the Redwoods 🌲
Options include Hendy Woods SP, Montgomery Woods SNR, Jackson State Forest, Russian Gulch SP (waterfall hike!), and Navarro River Redwoods SP. 

2. Kayak Mendocino Tour 🛶
Paddle through sea caves, blowholes, and kelp forests. It’s adventurous but still beginner-friendly and gives you a whole new perspective of the coastline.

3. Skunk Train to Glen Blair Bar 🚂
Enjoy a drink at a forest bar in the middle of the redwoods, complete with fire pits, s’mores, string lights, and live music. The drinks were surprisingly affordable; I’d just recommend getting beer or wine. The cocktails weren’t great. 

Things I’d skip:
❌Glass Beach - beautiful beach with some tidepools, but the glass is mostly gone + it’s super crowded.
❌Railbikes - unique, but overpriced for what it is.

More of my favorite things to do in Mendocino:
 🌊 Walk the Mendocino Headlands
 🌸 Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens
 💡Point Cabrillo Light Station
 🍷 Wine tasting (love Lula Cellars!)
 🏡 Kelley House Museum
 🛍️ Boutiques in downtown Mendocino
 🐟 Fresh seafood at Noyo Harbor (HarborView Restaurant at Noyo Harbor Inn for a sit-down, or Sea Pal Cove for casual fish + chips)
 🏖️ Jug Handle Beach

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