BEST MAUI LUXURY VACATION GETAWAY: WAILEA BEACH VILLAS, DESTINATION RESORTS. NANETTE LEPORE DRESS & HAIR FLOWERS.
The places I go inspire the clothes I wear. While in Maui, my personal style took on a Hawaiian flavor. Like MacGyver, I made hair pieces out of fresh local flowers!
I’m wearing a Malibu silk dress gifted by Nanette Lepore (there’s also a strapless version.) The design is too cute, with floral print and bows at the back.
I adapted my usual Japanese kawaii makeup for the tropics. The leather skull bracelet is gifted by Good Art — they have a rockin’ collection of USA-made accessories. As for the shell one… you’ll learn about it in an upcoming post!
For the first part of the press trip, my film crew and I stayed at Wailea Beach Villas (Destination Resorts). These were by far the most luxurious accommodations I’ve ever experienced. Our 3-bedroom villa had its own tropical garden and private pool.
My room had a mega walk-in closet and bathroom. As I say in the upcoming video, “The bathtub is large enough to hold a Japanese family, grandparents and all!”
I turned the dining room’s centerpiece into a crown. Don’t the flowers remind you of bunny ears?
The kitchen was fit for a professional.
Chef Joss came and cooked for everyone on the press trip. After goat cheese appetizers, we ate mahi mahi with asparagus, followed by fruit with jalapeno-flavored Greek yogurt.
The resort’s grounds were lush and flowing with waterfalls.
I filmed a segment at the adult-only pool, designed like an oasis. My sandals are by Kenneth Cole (available here.)
Excited to show you the Hawaii travel videos — professionally shot and edited by my talented team.
My only regret is that I didn’t spend more time at the private beach! Thanks to the Wailea Beach Villas team for the warm hospitality. You’ve created a very special place in Maui.
What’s the nicest hotel or resort you’ve ever stayed in? Are you a fan of tropical or beach vacations?
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Mahalo La Carmina – I’m sure our readers will enjoy. BTW love what you did with the flowers!
Awesome!!
Very nice :)
Looks great and like a wonderfull time :-) I think once I also need fly to Maui… Never visited till now :-/
Wan!
the perfect dress for the perfect vacation
xoxoxox
Recool!!
I love you with flowers in your hair- beautiful xoxooxoxoxo most special …so natural =^.^=
The style suits the setting, and that’s how it is. Although a candy lolita look might also work, heh !
Yeahhh candy!
Mahalo La Carmina and Melissa! You’re the original Hawaii-juku girl!
La Carmina that dress is so cute on u! *O*
Flipping amazing! As beautiful as a meteor shower!
konnishiwa! I love your blog *. * I wish it was there, greetings bye good luck! I love her sooo
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I would love to meet you in person soi fan of yours c: I
Aww!
Aww love it
Wailea Beach Villas booked through Destination Resorts Hawaii is definitely the most incredible place I’ve ever stayed. In fact, I think the villas are the most incredible accommodations in all of Maui – south side right on the beach. Bathrooms were amazing as you said – could fit so many people in the bathtub alone:) Thanks for the gorgeous photos and helping me relive my visit there too:)
Yess it was tremendous! I’ll have a full tour in the video, for you to relive it yet again :)
ahh hawaii!! ♥♥ love it
you should total come to montreal you would love it there .lol i can be ur tour guide XD and be awesome to meet you in person and chat about all we like about japan and fashion
you look very lovely here as allwise
Your eye makeup is very adorable in this pic!
I LOVE your liner! The nicest hotel I’ve been at was the Grand Hyatt in La Manga Spain. I do love the Hyatt in Maui, too.
Wow, you’re so pretty :3
You look great!
Love the flowers in your hair!
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ooking great as always. when are you back in LA :D
Very cute, beautiful hair and flowers
you look gorgeous carmina!
xoxox