After running away from Los Angeles a year and three months ago I never thought my first stop would be back to Beverly Hills as part of my honeymoon. There is a method to my madness. I figured that with the time change in Hawaii being 5 hours that stopping in LA to adjust mine and Aaron’s bodies to the 2 hour time change would help. Staying at the luxury Avalon Hotel and Beverly Hilton sure helps get over the jet lag. First tip: Hang out in LA for a few days to help with jet lag.
But first…Beverly Hills
The first night of our honeymoon we stayed at the adorable Avalon Hotel, Beverly Hills. I’m going to let you in on a little secret about my new blog. The theme is 80’s Beverly Hills themed. The Avalon Hotel is just that. You are sure to fall in love with AV the moment you walk inside the sliding doors. Second tip: stay longer than one night and enjoy the pool.
If you stay at the Avalon Hotel make sure you have breakfast at the Vivian and get the green goddess juice. It’s amazing. Sit outside next to the pool and soak in the cool California air.
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Day 2- Beverly Hilton Hotel + Sushi
I was honored to be asked to be a #BHstoryteller for Beverly Hilton Hotel. My travel roster is growing! The Beverly Hilton definitely spoiled me and Aaron. We were showered with champagne, desserts and the best cheese board ever.
I’m obsessed with the 80’s baby blues, pepto pastel pink and leafy greens. The Beverly Hilton Hotel pool area sent my senses into overdrive. From the blue towels at the pool to the black and white striped awnings outlining the pool area, it felt like I stepped into a luxury 80’s, Beverly Hills world. The pool area was the perfect spot to rock out my “Beverly Hills” swimsuit from Forever 21.
Oh, did I mention Ashley Streff was there to shoot my Beverly Hilton Hotel pool look? I was able to get Aaron to hop in a few shots with me out by the Beverly Hilton pool area.
The LA Times is running a Bachelor in Paradise piece and asked if they could shoot me for the article. Aaron was there to see how my side of the world turns. Ashley asked him what he thought about it all. He said he finds my behind the scenes pretty riveting. What comes out in press isn’t always what the real story is Aaron visited LA when he was 10 and has never been to Beverly Hills. I liked taking him around and showing him Bel-Air, The Hills and where all my favorite hang out and restaurant spots are at. For dinner we chose Sugarfish on Beverly. We both ordered the “No Roll” which is off menu. Sugarfish has the freshest sugar you can find.
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After dinner: The Polo Lounge
The Polo Lounge is the place to be and be scene! Aaron wanted to go to a lounge bar. The first spot that popped into my mind was The Polo Lounge in the Beverly Hills Hotel. You’re sure to get your fix of interesting people to say the least. You may even catch a celerity or two. We saw Kevin O’leary from Shark Tank. Aaron loves that show. Tip three: Be entertained at The Polo Lounge.
I have some other restaurant recommendations for those looking to make Beverly Hills as your honeymoon or just to visit.
- Urth Cafe
- Wally’s
- Catch
- Craig’s
- Malibu Fish
- Nobu, Malibu
- Hillstone, Beverly Hills
- The Griddle
- Gratitude
- Lawry’s
It’s bitter sweet saying goodbye to Beverly Hills. Good news thought, we are off to Maui!
Post sponsored by Hotel Beverly Hills
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Ishar Jones says
Hey Ashlee,
Great post! I love your first outfit and your shoe!
Ishar
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Cheryl wheatley says
Hello I tried to subscribe to your blog and it doesn’t work. I love your style and your were my favorite on Bachelor in paradise ❤️
Michelle Hansmann says
I just really love following you!! You have great style!
Brianna says
How fun! Love all the teal/blue furniture. Gratitude is SO good! Congrats on your anniversary!!
(Light)
Carissa says
Your trip to Hawaii looked amazing!! My skin tone is Medium and my email is carissa.ruiz@gmail.com. My insta is carissa_belo. I tried subscribing to your blog several times and it wasn’t working 🙁 please add me! Xx
AshLee Frazier says
Looks like you did it correctly! Thank you. Are you medium or medium/dark?
Carissa Ruiz says
I am Medium. I wish I was Medium/Dark 🙂
Kyla Mazur says
I love following your travels and style! Thank you for sharing with us all!
Deirdre Mcgrory says
Loved following along on your honey moon via Insta! Wonder if I’m doing this right but would love to enter your Maybeline giveaway! 😍 Medium skin tone.
Brittany Morris says
Your adorable and love following you! Great fashion tips 🙂 Would love to win a makeup goody bag! I have medium skin. Thanks girl!
Vina says
Happy honeymoon ❤
Alicia says
Loved following your honeymoon travels via Instagram. Looked amazing ! {also hope I’m a lucky winner of a maybelline goody bag}
Lauren says
Subscribed! Laurelizroland@gmail.com Love your blog. (Medium skin tone)
Leanna Creed says
Loving your blog!! I would love a chance to win the maybelline giveaway from your instagram account!
Thanks! 😊
Lauren says
Love your blog and instagram! Would love some new makeup! (Light skin)
Rachel says
Subscribed and entering for Maybelline giveaway (medium).
Your trip looked amazing!
Joni says
Love the hotel bel air. Went there for a tea party for my sister in law. So so fun! Beautiful place! My skin color is fair 😘 Thanks for sharing! ❤
Britton says
That hotel looks amazing! Just subscribed to your blog and I have never won anything before.
You were one of my favs on bachelor!
Carissa Ruiz says
Ashlee your honeymoon trip looked amazing! My husband and I did California and Hawaii last year for our 1 year Wedding Anniversary and it was dreamy. I’ve been following you since Bachelor and I’m so happy you found love, we all deserve it!! Would love to try your new Maybelline products. Stay Fabulous!!! Xx (carissa.ruiz@gmail.com)
AshLee Frazier says
What’s your skin type?
Michelle says
I have fair dry skin.
Carissa Ruiz says
Medium 🙂
I was having tech problems and posted twice 😳 #toomuchrosé
AshLee Frazier says
Best post ever! #hashtaglove
Taylor Campbell says
Love you Ashlee! I’ve been following your journey from the very beginning! So glad you got your happily ever after ❤️
Any tips on starting a lifestyle blog? I’ve always wanted to! (Oh, and for the sake of the giveaway, I am light skinned!)
Michelle says
Loved the post! I should be visiting Hawaii soon and I was thinking of making a stop IN LA or Seattle before heading to the island thanks for the tip!
Light tone*
Jaime says
Ah i love that you guys planned the honeymoon a little after your wedding that’s sounds so much more relaxing than right after the wedding!! Also that swim suit is so cute I love it 😍
AshLee Frazier says
Thanks. I planned our wedding so quickly and wanted more time to plan our honeymoon. Win/Win
Tiffany says
Love the Beverly Hills outfits and pics! Honeymoon looked AMAZING!!!
Vinaya Shantakumar says
Just saw your giveaway on instagram , love how you always to divide it in parts so that there could be more winners . My skin tone is medium.
Adrianna says
Recently subscribed to your blog and love it!
Tram says
Hi Ashlee! I’ve followed you since you were on the Bachelor. Love your classy style and your Hawaii trip looked so fun!!
Currently a student and would love to win a goodie bag–my skin is medium! Thank you 🙂 Tramnbui1@gmail.com
Allye Williams says
AshLee! I’m sorry if you received a thousand notifications that I subscribed 😂 I didn’t think I did it correctly. Cheers to us for having the same monogram! And if you picked me for a giveaway I would not be mad about it!
Jamie Harnacke says
Love your posts!! Loved you ever since your bachelorette days. 🤗 I’m light/fair toned. Email is itsmejrm@gmail.con