postcards from guam {recap}

A festive carabao at the Yona fiesta. Pretty dapper, huh?

Obsessed with her flower crown -- otherwise known as a pandana.

And here's Do'ak the real carabao! 

Do'ak and I ready for our close up. Don't ask me what face I'm making here. He started to move so I was't sure what to do.

Woven cuties.

Outfit #1: Jacket: Old Navy; Dress: Parker, borrowed from Heather (similar style here); Sandals: J.Crew; Bag: Pour La Victoire c/o; Sunglasses: Karen Walker

Outfit #2: Bathing suit: Elizabeth Kosich New York c/o; Shorts: Levis; Sunglasses: Karen Walker

For one of our final days on the island, we packed as much as we could in -- to savor every last moment! We kicked off the morning at a fiesta in the village of Yona. Predominantly Catholic, Guam's villages (there's 19 total) have a dedicated patron saint that they celebrate once a year. As luck would have it, Yona's is Saint Francisco, fitting for this Bay Area girl. Fiestas are thrown by everyone in the village so it's not uncommon to "fiesta hop" -- think tons of food, dancing and music -- with the occasional carabao ride thrown in.  

Josie and I then headed to Gun Beach where we enjoyed some downtime of, well, doing nothing but listening to the ocean roll in and reflect on how I didn't want to leave. 

Now that I'm back in SF, with my bags (sorta) unpacked, I personally want to thank everyone who made this trip possible. Huge thank you to the Guam Visitors Bureau for inviting me out -- and being so incredibly kind to me during my stay (Mark, Josie and Felix, I'm looking at you!). Here's to the start of many more Guam trips in the future! I didn't get to go scuba diving this time -- so I got my rain check ready. Be sure to check out all my other posts from the island here: Day 1, Day 2, Day 3 and Day 4. Hafa adai! 

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On that note, happy almost weekend, everyone!

postcards from guam {day 4}

Dress: Sass & Bide, borrowed from Heather (similar style here); Shoes: Yves Saint Laurent (similar style here); Purse: Kate Spade; Sunglasses: Prada; Fan: Amazon

Wore this out to dinner at a local favorite, The Beach, on one of our last nights on the island. It was a fitting farewell meal -- our table was literally on the shore, with waves lapping nearby. Oh, and they serve a mean margarita, which you don't need me to tell you is practically mandatory to order according to vacation law. 

postcards from guam {day 3}

Top: Millau borrowed from Heather (similar style here); Shorts: Levis (similar style here); Bathing Suit: Old Navy; Sandals: J.Crew; Hat: J.Crew; Jewelry: Lauren Elan necklace c/o

What's a girl to do with some free time Saturday morning on vacation? I joined my new friends Niña and Meryll and relaxed on a boat out in the Pacific Ocean. Between snorkeling, riding a banana boat (my first time ever and was every bit ridiculous and fun as I expected!) and generally appreciating the island from a new view -- it was certainly the perfect way to unwind after the week's non-stop schedule.  

postcards from guam {day 2}

Our deck view at the wildlife refuge.

Just one of the many butterflies flitting around.

Left: Obsessed with these quirky coconuts! Right: A mission bell at Two Lovers Point.

Love notes on locks at Two Lovers Point.

Local dance group performing a traditional Chamorro dance at the Guam Micronesia Island Fair.

This coconut stand still makes me smile.

Dress: DVF; Sandals: J.Crew; Sunglasses: Karen Walker; Jewelry: Gorjana "Super Star" necklace c/o

Our second day in Guam was dedicated to exploring all over the island and just going back through these photos makes me miss the humidity! We started off the day heading north to a wildlife refuge where we sat in the shade and took in the ocean views below us. (So glad I brought these fans along -- they came in super handy during our downtime.) We then went south to one of my favorite spots of the whole trip -- Two Lovers Point. According to Chamorron legend, the daughter of a wealthy Spanish aristocrat and a local Chamorro boy from a modest family fell madly in love only to realize that both their families forbid their relationship. Out of desperation, the two lovers tied their hair together and jumped off the cliff, to escape both of their angry family's wrath. The locks and tags you see above are left by visitors who write their lover's name on them and throw the key away over into the ocean -- quite romantic sentiments to think about as you stand on the overhang looking out.  

Outfit photos by Meryll Yan

postcards from guam {day 1}

Jumpsuit: BCBG (similar style here); Shoes: Zara; Necklace: Roman Luxe X Karla Deras; Clutch: Vintage; Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Ah, back to reality! By the time this post goes up, I'll be waiting for my bags at the SFO baggage claim, fresh from an almost week-long trip to Guam -- a lush, and culture-brimming oasis part of the Micronesian Islands. From the sweeping ocean views at Two Lovers Point to the deeply rooted and well preserved Chamorro culture among the community, I'm so incredibly grateful that I was able to go on this trip and really immerse myself in everything the island has to offer. While I unpack my bags and get settled back into the work routine (boo!) I hope you enjoy this outfit that I wore for one of our first days of shopping around on the island, enjoying some serious retail therapy in the main shopping district, Tumon Bay. I couldn't get myself there fast enough -- duty-free was calling my name!

Stay tuned throughout the week -- more recaps to come...

Photos by Josie Moyer