Memo 182: Camp Conrad - The Lost Files

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 1, 2015

Subject: Photo Diary As Told By Instagram

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Happy beginning of my birthday month to you! Ha! I'm trying not to be that person that celebrates all month but when it's a special occasion (i.e. a national celebration) you must give it the proper acknowledgment!

Guess what?! I've found some lost files from the camping trip that I was on earlier this year! First of all, the ACE hotel is one of the most colorful and energetic places to be in Palm Springs. Most importantly, it looks great in photos! 

We spent the entire last day of the trip acting UP. If I remember correctly, there was a murder mystery game involved (the name escapes me) and tons of jokes being told around the picnic tables by the pool. Super fun day!

When you go to the ACE hotel, you can't come with anything too boring. ACE screams color, so you bring it!

Get the Look:

The MCB Shop Turban - Similar here

French Connection Caftan - Similar here and here

ASOS Sliders - Similar here

Memo 178: Camp Conrad - Volume 2

To: All

From: Me

Date: April 2, 2015

Subject: Photo Diary As Told By Instagram

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The saga continues...

Joshua Tree National Park

Alright, alright! I didn't actually sleep in the tents. I only took pictures of them but I did sleep on the RV. #GiveMeCreditForThat #ProudMoment #ImNotAnOutdoorsPerson

Let's count how many times our friend, Jack Daniels, makes an appearance in these photos #NumberOne #WheresJackD

Look #2: Top: ASOS - Sold here | Skirt: ASOS - Sold here | Aztec Cape: H&M - Similar here | Hat: Ecoté - Similar here | Cowboy Boots: Steve Madden - Similar here | Bottle: Jack Daniels 

Our RV won! Not because we organized a dance routine, won the twerk contest, had a clean and organized RV for the entire trip,  discussed world issues or developed business plans. No, we did none of that! We had spirit and heart! We, also, mastered the fine art of catching flying lasagna.  #CanYouSayTheSameForYourRV #YesIJustThrewSoMuchShade #YouWouldntEvenUnderstandIt #ShadeShadeShade #DidYouSeeIt #TwoTimes #WheresJackD

Life is all about making memories. Because I have early onset Alzheimers,  I have to capture all the moments (in different formats) that I can! #FujiInstax #InstantFilm #ImJokingAboutTheAlzheimers #IHope #IJustHaveSelectiveMemory

You're witnessing the Joshua Tree National Park takeover #TheyDidntSeeUsComing #BlackExcellenceInTheMiddleOfTheDesert #TheyWerentReady

Memo 177: Camp Conrad - Volume 1

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 26, 2015

Subject: Photo Diary As Told By Instagram

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Can I say that I am STILL high off of this EPIC camping adventure that occurred almost three weeks ago? Because I am. I've never been camping before. I've never been on a RV. I've never been to Sequoia National Park or Joshua Tree National Park. There were a lot of firsts on this trip and I wouldn't have wanted to experience them with any other group of people. So many good vibes, near death experiences and laughter. Follow me on this journey:

The obligatory shot from the airplane #WheelsUp #WayUpIFeelBlessed #PlanesGoingUp #LABound

In LA, we picked up three RVs full of people. Three! There was a lot of risk taking involved with these RVs during the camping trip. Standing on top of this RV to get the perfect "Usie" was nothing compared to almost driving off a cliff and flying around inside during sudden stops and turns. #RIPToMeEverTakingRidingInARV #EverAgainInLife #ImOnlySerious #NextStopSequoiaNationalPark

Life. Giving.  #SequoiaNationalPark

When your photographer friend says that he wants to do something epic for his birthday, you smile, nod, study the style guide, pack a bag and GO! #NoQuestionsAsked 

Look #1: Coat: Zara - Similar: here | Vest: Zara - Similar: here | Sweater: J. Crew - Similar: here | Harness: ASOS - Similar: here | Shorts: H&M - Similar here | Knee High Socks: Dillard's - Similar here |  Boots: Pour La Victoire

Before you continue, check out this feature from The EveryGirl where The Werk! Place was included in the list of "Reader Favorites: 15 Budget Friendly Fashion Bloggers. I mean who doesn't appreciate style on a budget?

Carry on...