This Post Is Sponsored By Cadillac Escalade. All Opinions Are My Own! Thank You For Supporting CityGirlGoneMom! If you have been watching my Instagram stories you have seen me struggle in my bouncy, Cheerio-covered, mom car. Because when you have four kids, three dogs, (and a husband!) space always feels limited, things get messy, and your ride is never as cool or luxurious as you want it to be.

In the middle of summer, there’s nothing better than taking off for a relaxing vacation. But since we’re grounded this season, it’s the perfect time to rekindle our love of the classic American road trip. The wide-open road, the wind in your hair, and nothing but the horizon before you. Whether you choose to head out to a beachside bungalow or a wooded campground, there are a few fashionable pieces that you must-have for your summer road trip.

Some find simplicity beautiful in its most basic form, and for self-taught photographer Marieke Verdenius it’s the perfect subject. A photographer, teacher, and stylist based in Amsterdam, she focuses on lifestyle, interior, food, and stills with a monochromatic and natural palette. A corner of a staircase, an empty tabletop, the folds of a curtain—it’s the magic of these uncluttered settings and elemental lines that draws in the eye and showcases the allure of these otherwise unassuming objects.

As we sit inside our homes this summer trying to stay safe and healthy, we’ve imagined all the places we could go, from beachside locales to historic cities, all with amazing food and even better views. But we don’t need to get our passport stamped to enjoy some of the best fine-dining in America with killer views to match.

Architecture of Silence is a collaboration between Wentz and Blackhaus, a creative studio specializing in architectural visualization and digital content. The project is a beautiful, sleek campaign that shows the brand's products in a serene environment, distorting the boundaries between reality and imagination.

The dream of getting away has been on everyone’s mind this year, and we’ve found the ultimate getaway vehicle. Luxury yacht brand Antonini Navi has just started construction on the first adaptable UP40 yacht. Work on this superyacht began just six months after its conception and will be designed with a modular hull, adaptable to three different superstructures.

This Post Is Sponsored by Cadillac! Thank you For Sponsoring CityGirlGoneMom! As Always, All Opinions Are my Own! Summertime and the livin’ is easy, my friends! As a mom, there’s nothing better than having the whole family together enjoying some outdoor fun. And while we don’t need to go far to get up to some Schaffer shenanigans, summers are nothing short of an adventure with plenty of road trips and outdoor getaways all over California.

If you’re craving a little sun, air and just the freeing feeling of being outdoors, it’s time for a summer getaway. And there’s probably no better place to soak in the sun and enjoy a glass of wine than Napa Valley. Those within driving distance of this leisurely destination will have more than a few options for five-star dining, hotels and wineries to fill their weekend.

Amid this pandemic, travel almost feels like a forbidden word. The idea of hopping on a plane to explore far-flung destinations anytime soon feels almost selfish, but there’s nothing wrong with planning ahead for your next vacation—and after months of staying indoors, you should make it a big one.

Sitting in a fur-lined, acrylic, Louis XVI chair against the backdrop of golden-framed artwork and midcentury-modern decor, Kandee Johnson looks like a contemporary queen. The YouTube vlogger-turned-beauty entrepreneur is stoic and seemingly almost unapproachable, surrounded by her beauty team as they curl her hair and prep her flawless skin until she sneaks a smile and turns to the room laughing.

Even the most casual fashionista knows the beauty of haute couture. It brings to mind images of flowing ballgowns, one-of-a-kind dresses and runways that are filled with designs of unsurpassable beauty. But to the French, haute couture is almost a science, an area protected by French law that governs the highly-regulated industry of the upper echelon of sartorial design.

For centuries the idea of traveling to space has tickled the imagination of mankind, from H. Wells' 1897 novel The War of the Worlds to the latest Star Wars film. But this idea of space exploration has come full circle now that Virgin Galactic has revealed the new design for its commercial spaceship.

Chinese food. Medical advice. Financial planning. Yep, there’s an app for that. Today, we’re living in an age where literally anything and everything is at our fingertips. It’s what sets us apart from our parents’ generation and probably what lends credence to clickbait articles about how “Millennials Are Ruining Department Stores” or “Killing the Cruise Industry.”.

Trends come and go, but there’s something remarkable and almost infectious about finding the new “it bag” that you know will stand the test of time. Something luxurious, eye-catching, or with just the right amount of space to bring everything you need and then some. Chances are your closet is already filled with Speedys, Birkins and PS1s, but there’s definitely room for a few more.

Finding inspiration for your home can be as easy as flipping through a magazine, watching a favorite TV show, or spending a couple of minutes scrolling on Pinterest. But as much as we love a good, eye-catching design, sometimes you need something more than just a pretty home. It needs personality, pizzazz…a certain je n’ai sais quoi.

We’re all coming to terms with the new normal. Trying to understand where our boundaries lie when it comes to traveling, dining out and visiting family has been difficult, especially during warm-weather months when all we want to do is get outside. But there are so many ways to social distance while still enjoying a little of what summer has to offer, whether it’s taking off on a classic American road trip or dining at some of the poshest places in town.