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BEST MAUI LUXURY VACATION GETAWAY: WAILEA BEACH VILLAS, DESTINATION RESORTS. NANETTE LEPORE DRESS & HAIR FLOWERS.


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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.

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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!

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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.

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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!”

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I turned the dining room’s centerpiece into a crown. Don’t the flowers remind you of bunny ears?

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The kitchen was fit for a professional.

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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.

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The resort’s grounds were lush and flowing with waterfalls.

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I filmed a segment at the adult-only pool, designed like an oasis. My sandals are by Kenneth Cole (available here.)

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Excited to show you the Hawaii travel videos — professionally shot and edited by my talented team.

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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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  1. Destination Resorts
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 8:49 pm | Permalink

    Mahalo La Carmina – I’m sure our readers will enjoy. BTW love what you did with the flowers!

  2. Peeling Grey
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 9:08 pm | Permalink

    Very nice :)

  3. Daniel
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 9:08 pm | Permalink

    Looks great and like a wonderfull time :-) I think once I also need fly to Maui… Never visited till now :-/

  4. seine
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 9:10 pm | Permalink

    Wan!

  5. nanette lepore
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 9:11 pm | Permalink

    the perfect dress for the perfect vacation

  6. dave
    Posted July 20, 2012 at 9:11 pm | Permalink

    Recool!!

  7. Petal Pixie
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 4:21 am | Permalink

    I love you with flowers in your hair- beautiful xoxooxoxoxo most special …so natural =^.^=

  8. ibrremote
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 6:12 am | Permalink

    The style suits the setting, and that’s how it is. Although a candy lolita look might also work, heh !

  9. Donna
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 6:53 am | Permalink

    Mahalo La Carmina and Melissa! You’re the original Hawaii-juku girl!

  10. princess
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 8:45 am | Permalink

    La Carmina that dress is so cute on u! *O*

  11. Saturn
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 8:45 am | Permalink

    Flipping amazing! As beautiful as a meteor shower!

  12. Kioora
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 8:46 am | Permalink

    konnishiwa! I love your blog *. * I wish it was there, greetings bye good luck! I love her sooo

  13. Satie
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 7:49 pm | Permalink

    I would love to meet you in person soi fan of yours c: I

  14. Giread
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 8:26 pm | Permalink

    Aww love it

  15. Wendy Harvey
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 9:20 pm | Permalink

    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:)

    • lacarmina
      Posted July 21, 2012 at 9:28 pm | Permalink

      Yess it was tremendous! I’ll have a full tour in the video, for you to relive it yet again :)

  16. Carrie
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 9:27 pm | Permalink

    ahh hawaii!! ♥♥ love it

  17. Christina Migliara
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 9:30 pm | Permalink

    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

  18. Christina Migliara
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 9:30 pm | Permalink

    you look very lovely here as allwise

  19. Spring
    Posted July 21, 2012 at 9:35 pm | Permalink

    Your eye makeup is very adorable in this pic!

  20. phyrra
    Posted July 22, 2012 at 1:07 am | Permalink

    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.

  21. Keven
    Posted July 22, 2012 at 1:07 am | Permalink

    Wow, you’re so pretty :3

  22. David
    Posted July 22, 2012 at 1:07 am | Permalink

    You look great!

  23. Melissa
    Posted July 22, 2012 at 1:08 am | Permalink

    Love the flowers in your hair!

  24. Sharon
    Posted July 22, 2012 at 1:08 am | Permalink

    l
    ooking great as always. when are you back in LA :D

  25. Ladie
    Posted July 22, 2012 at 2:05 am | Permalink

    Very cute, beautiful hair and flowers

  26. Hitomi K
    Posted July 22, 2012 at 2:05 am | Permalink

    you look gorgeous carmina!

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