Classic Style

I have to admit, I NEVER wear rompers! I have tried and tried since the trend first started and the moment never quite happened for me, until now! This Tobi cream lace romper fit so well I am kinda sad I didn’t buy a Coachella ticket! It is very feminine and super comfy. I love the tie and cutout detail below it. The lace is sheer on the arms and upper back but lined where it matters. I’d recommend wearing my favorite backless bra . Enjoy! Hope you enjoyed this look , find

One of the best and most summery color combinations is blue and white! It’s classic, fresh and will forever be one of my essential style aesthetics. { dress pictured is old , similar stripes here | photo by sabrina }  Since spring is all about the preppy dress and summer is right around the corner here are some styles to get you started, enjoy!  { 1 | 2 } { 3 | 4 }  { 5 | 6 }  { 7 | 8 } { 9 | 10 } { 11 | 12 } #blueandwhiteforever Xx,  -M

Happy Valentine’s Day! I have to admit, I do love a holiday that celebrates love. Whether it’s with your family, friends, pets or #bae (yes I wrote bae, is that still a thing?) I think a holiday to remind ourselves about the love in our lives is such a great concept, perhaps something we shouldn’t brand simply for couples! So whether’s it’s a romanic weekend with a special someone, a girls night on the town, or pizza and champs on the couch, let’s keep it chic. Let’s think of

My favorite thing about Los Angeles would have to be the almost perfect climate. Second, would be the city’s proximity to so many other absolutely beautiful places, like Carmel by the Sea, Santa Barbara, Ojai, Del Mar, Laguna Beach, Napa, and of course, Palm Springs! Palm Springs is a resort town in the desert, known for it’s mid-century architecture, making it truly feel like a blast back to the 70’s, straight out of Slim Aarons’ poolside gossip! Here are some of the places

Some special gifts for a special man in your life! I love monogrammed hotel robes and they will FOREVER be on my gift list, always. This Foreo luna cleansing system seems to be the male version of Clarisonic, promising a smooth exfoliate with no removable brush heads, wish they had a women’s version! moscow mule copper cufflinks  | monogrammed leather luggage tag  |  crosley turntable  | leather headphones  |  gold cigar cutter  |  fitbit  |  blue and white tie  | wood stain

If you know me, or follow me on social media, then you are fully aware of my obsession with the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel . So when a good friend wanted to stay for her 25th birthday, I knew it’d be a memorable staycation, and that it was! Enjoy. Birthday = champs and yes, The Beverly Hills Hotel has their own champagne label, rightfully pink and served with delicious chocolate covered strawberries. We decked the room with pretty pink flowers and put on our white robes stat

One of my favorite little holidays is upon us, so let’s get started early. First and foremost, flowers, a card and chocolate always go a long way! frilly lilly lavender body butter | fortnum’s classic glass teapot | journelle silk pajama set | giraffe correspondence cards  | larsson and jennings watch  | be mine valentine card  | monogrammed gold signet ring | monogrammed luggage tag | freshwater coin pearl studs | pink lacquer storage boxes | only hearts white bralett

I'm ready to move in!!! Xx, Monica

It’s the last holiday of the season and perhaps the most fabulous! I’m always somewhat disappointed by the New Year’s Eve celebration build up, but one thing I can count on is any good excuse to dress up and wear something sparkly. Sequin, feather, leather, or lace, it’s fun and festive . { 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 } All I need to be happy is a great dress and a glass of champs. Make it Veuve Clicquot, add a cute guy

If I could snap my finger and appear somewhere magically on vacation it would most definitely be this amazing pool scene captured by the classic lifestyle photographer, Slim Aarons at Hotel du Cap Eden Roc in the south of France. As much as I love the holiday season and all the cold weather festivities, I just can’t help but swoon over the resort wear collections every year and even more so the breathtaking resorts their respective inspiration comes from. Unfortunately, I ha

Well, the holidays are in full swing! Hanukkah went quick and Christmas is around the corner – thought I’d add some last minute gifts for the lady in your life that I am currently obsessing over. As always, I love good old stationary and this adorable illustration desk calendar truly takes the cake. 1. Hotel Bedding 2. Frilly Lilly Lavender Body Butter   3. Crème de la Crème Tray 4. French Macaroons   5. Personalized Coordinates Cuff 6. Rifle Paper Co 12 City Illustratio

When the sun goes down, the nights get colder, and the snow makes going out seem impossible, a little movie night in will hit the spot. Although it can get warm this time of year in LA, I still crave a warm fire, a good movie and a classic hot chocolate . { The Holiday, 2006 } Here’s a list of all my winter season favorites, along with some cozy, cold weather, goodies ( that would also make a good gifts too ). Enjoy! 1. J. Crew Classic Sweatpants 2. Fortnum & Mason Christmas

More shopping for the holiday season, hope you enjoy my second gift guide for her! 1.  Landeau Rosé Bouquet   2.  Blue Agate Bookends  3. Pink Pom Pom Pointed Heels  4. Acrylic Monogram Coaster Set  5. Monogramed Boyfriend Sleepshirt   6. Leather Gloves w/fur Trim  7. Marble Cheese Board   8. Stubbs and Wootten Slippers  9. Faux Fur Muff  10. Copper Teakettle  11. Olivia Palermo for Bauble Bar Bib Necklace      Let the shopping craze begin!   Xx, Monica

Now back to the boys, a gift guide for all the great guys out there. Not to pick favorites, but how cool is this beer making kit? I don’t even drink beer but the idea of making it in my kitchen like an at home science project just seems so cool! 1. Wooden Beach Bat and Ball Set   2. Ralphs Roast Coffee   3. Australian Big Chop Cutting Board   4. Ray-Ban Clubmaster Tortoiseshell Acetate and Metal Sunglasses   5. Moscow Mule Gift Set   6. Larsson & Jennings Watch   7. Gramoph

Tis’ the season, let the gift guides begin! Many to come here at Gisele Chic but starting with some of my personal favorites this year. As always I am obsessing over the wonderful prints from Gray Malin . This particular shot taken at the uber chic mini bar tucked inside the Parker Palm Springs. 1. Five o’ Clock Print by Gray Malin   2. Fortnum & Mason Hamper 3. The Beverly Hills Hotel Martinique Wallper iPhone 6 Case 4. Navy Raccoon Fur Collar Parka 5. Pink Velvet Heels

My favorite day in Los Angeles just came and went at the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic! The sun was out, the grass was green and the  rosé was flowing. Polo ponies, pastels & champs. What more could a girl ask for? Enjoy.  Every other year I’ve worn a dress but this time I wanted to change it up. So I decided to go back to basics; big stripes, a little flare, and my favorite tassel. I received so many tassel shoe compliments, they can be found here , hopefully they aren’t sold

To ,  uh oh, those summer nights! My favorite season is slipping away and I can honestly say this summer has been my best one yet. I am really going to miss all those fun beach days, massive pink sunsets, rosé at 3pm, all white outfits, lobster rolls & oysters, sandy feet, dinner al fresco and drives with the top down! As excited as I am for Fall, I just couldn’t help but share some of summer’s last highlights, enjoy! “Summer sun, something’s begun But, oh, oh, these summer n

My absolute favorite place in my little apartment is here. It takes over half my room but I probably spend more then half my time here! { Monica Gisele’s Desk | Gisele Chic } My little slice of heaven, originally created for my days as a graduate student, has now become the happy place where I blog, drink coffee, sign snail mail, write emails, talk to my mother, drool over expensive shoes, pin multiple pins on Pinterest , watch marathons of Real Housewives, and most importan

One of the things I love most about living in California is the subtle luxury that seems to penetrate the lifestyle. Perhaps it’s easily attributable to the combination of a comfortable climate, naturally resplendent landscape and rich culture. Despite the typical flash I see from most Los Angeles based jewelers, I’ve found that oh so demure elegance here, with the just the right amount of opulence. Terry Snider Jewelry is understated and yet breathtaking at the same time: it

Gray Malin has quickly won my heart with his dreamy leisure photography. He literally nails the simple elegance of some of the most sophisticated cities, colorful pop art contrasts and chic beach destinations. But for me, none are more inviting then his bright and blue scenes off the spellbinding cliffs of the Italian coast. My day dreams are now consisting of all those colorful striped umbrellas, homemade pastas, loudly colorful head scarves and an afternoon apéritif.  I thi