Happy Fashion Friday friends! I have a little more Hawaii fun for you today.
You guys know how much I love all things Hawaii. The entire state stole my heart on my first trip there almost six years ago. I love traveling to other places, but no other place has even come close to how much I love the Aloha state.
For this trip I spent five nights on Maui (at the same place I got married!!) and five nights on The Big Island. I've got lots of fun posts coming up including a legit LAVA hike to an isolated black sand beach, sunrise at Haleakala, seeing the glow at Kilauea, swimming with dolphins and my favorites in both locations. So stay tuned!
Today though, I thought I'd share a little fun tropical Fashion Friday action, along with the bonus of one of the more memorable meals I had on the entire trip! This picture is from one of the last nights of the trip at the Hilton Waikoloa Village on the Kohala coast of The Big Island. The hotel was absolutely amazing and I can't wait to share about it in the coming weeks. On this particular night we had reservations at the Kamuela Provision Company (KPC) for dinner, which is the premiere dining experience at the resort.
I choose to wear my favorite Lilly Pulitzer dress that I got for my birthday last year (on sale!) I paired it with my Na Hoku pearls from my wedding! They are too pretty to leave boxed up and never wear.
I finished off the look with my Tory Burch flip flops (gift!,) because who wants to wear real shoes in Hawaii anyway.
Since the outfit was only a small part of the story that night, I'm also sharing the fabulous dinner with you guys. It is totally drool worthy and I'm sorry if you are already hungry. Look at this view!
The Hubs and I had dinner reservations just before sunset. We enjoyed cocktails and bread while taking in the ocean views.
Instead of butter, KPC serves a homemade white bean hummus. It is spectacular! I'll totally be recreating this for you guys soon.
The sun setting was magnificent and you can't get a better view than this! There is something about the sun setting over water with black lava rocks in view, that really makes a pretty image.
We first ordered the seafood extravaganza with fresh pacific oysters, lemongrass poached jumbo shrimp and Hawaiian style poke. This was one of the prettiest plates we got on our entire trip and it tasted just as amazing.
As the sunset, our lovely waiter took a picture for the Hubs and I... you better bet this one made the Christmas card this year!
The sunset behind some clouds, but it was still an amazing view. I often enjoy watching sunsets with a few clouds, more than a perfectly clear sky. It is certainly more interesting.
The next course was a split salad. The waiter even brought it out on two separate plates for the hubs and I. It doesn't look that exciting, but the homemade lime ginger dressing was ridiculous. I'll also be slaving over how to recreate that one too 🙂 The big white slice is fresh hearts of palm, which is such a treat.
As time passed, the moon created even more color in the sky. There is nothing more relaxing than having a front row seat to Mother Nature's show.
Our entrees were crazy good. This is a Hawaiian fish similar to a snapper, with a lemon sauce. It was served with crab legs already cracked open. Such a simple dish, but the quality of the fish really stood out.
The tuna dish was seared with a ginger soy sauce, served with edamame puree, roasted piopini and Ali'i oyster mushrooms. Just take a moment with this picture.... I KNOW!
As we ate, we watched the waves crashing into the lava rocks. You can't beat the combination of food and location at KPC.
Dessert was their award winning Waialua Estate Chocolate Crunch Torte. It has a rosemary macadamia nut brittle and raspberry peppercorn coulis. The combination of flavors was nothing short of perfection!
What an amazing night! Dinner at Kamuela Provision Company was our most memorable and delicious meal of the entire trip.
A special thank you to the Hilton Waikoloa Village for hosting this meal. As always, all opinions are my own.
So nice to see you today. Come back Monday for more from Maui including the Haleakala sunrise, lavender farm and surfing goat dairy. <--- YUP... surfing goat dairy...
I’m linking up with: Nicole for the Fit and Fashionable, Tara for Fashion Friday, Fashion Friday , Jolynne Shane for Fashion Friday, Turning Heads Tuesday and Bloggers Who Inspire Me. Thank you so much for the lovely linkup ladies.
Your turn!
Ever been to Hawaii?
More memorable meal-- GO!
Jess says
Wow, this looks amazing Julie! I would go there in a heartbeat. Glad you had a great time
I think my hubby and I ought to go somewhere like this during the cold months here.
You look beautiufl in your sundress. Great color!
Happy New Year!
Thanks for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
JulieWunder says
I think you should go too! We try to go on a tropical trip at some point in the winter :-))
Jess @hellotofit says
You guys are adorable, and that dress looks awesome on you! We spent a little time on black sand beach during a tour. I loved walking around the lava area!
JulieWunder says
The entire island is so cool! I'm so glad I got go!
Rachel @ RachelMcMichael.com says
Gosh those sunsets are so gorgeous!! You look great in that dress. I love the food too!
Cailee says
WOW!! This looks amazing!! What an awesome trip! I love it! ...the dress is beautiful, and so are you! Looks like a blast! Great food and great eats! YUM 🙂
JulieWunder says
You are too kind!! Thank you!!
Mandi Korn says
Beautiful, all of it!!!
JulieWunder says
Thank you friend!!!
Briana says
Beautiful dress! This is always a beautiful background! Looks great considering I'm in 30 degree weather right now! LOL
JulieWunder says
Haha! I'm back in 30 degree weather too-- seems like a dream!
Dogvills says
You look gorgeous! What a wonderful time you had. The food made me hungry.
JulieWunder says
Me too! Thank you!!
Liz Mays says
What a dream location, dream dinner and dream outfit. I'm so happy you are able to spend time in a place you love so dearly.
JulieWunder says
Thanks Liz!
Todd says
You look gorgeous?
JulieWunder says
Thank you!!!
Kerry Bates says
You look absolutely gorgeous!! The photos are amazing...
JulieWunder says
You are too kind! Thank you!
Brandy M. says
What a gorgeous view! I'm sitting here watching it snow and dreaming of warmer weather with a dress like that. Looks like a fun night and such a cute and comfortable dress.
JulieWunder says
Thank you! It is so comfy!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
I have always wanted to travel to Hawaii. What gorgeous scenery to have as a backdrop for dinner!
JulieWunder says
It's one of my favorite places!
Diane says
I love the dress on you !! Absolutely beautiful this entire post !! Can't wait to see more !
JulieWunder says
Thank you!
Karen Hartzell (@InTheKitchenKP) says
You look adorable! A perfect outfit for Hawaii. My husband and I went there for our honeymoon and loved every second. Our most memorable meal was a plate lunch from a local truck. It was amazing!
JulieWunder says
Yes! The food their is amazing! You can't go wrong.
Heather @Fit n Cookies says
I love the dress- so perfect for the beach! It's one that can be dressed up or down, depending on what you wear with it. The dinner sounds amazing! I would love to get to Hawaii one day. Still can't believe you got married there 🙂
JulieWunder says
I still can't believe it sometimes either- seems like a dream on most days :-)))
Kristen from The Road to Domestication says
What a beautiful dress! And the food (and the view) looks amazing!
JulieWunder says
Thanks Kristin! It was a great time!
Megan says
I love this post mostly because you can feel how happy and excited you must have been in the way you wrote it!! That view was insane...
JulieWunder says
Thank you! It was such a cool experience!
Heather@hungryforbalance says
You look so beautiful!! I love Lily Pulitzer, but my wallet does not ☹️
I've never been to Hawaii, but would live to go someday!
JulieWunder says
I have to find it on SALE or get it as gift :-)))) It's def a special purchase thing! I wish I could have an entire closet of it though!
You'd love Hawaii!!!
Mary Beth Jackson says
That was just beautiful! You look awesome and that dinner looks fabulous! I have never been to Hawaii but you sure make it look inviting!
JulieWunder says
It's the one place I've been that not just meets the hype, but exceeds it. Totally worth it.
Blane Sherer says
Love the way you shared the passing of time with your meal
with the sunset and then the moon etc .
JulieWunder says
Thanks Blane! It was quite an experience!
Luci Buckner says
You are one lucky and lovely lady. Thanks for sharing.
Luci Buckner says
You are one lucky and lovely lady. Glad that you had such a spectacular trip. Thanks for sharing.
JulieWunder says
I am blessed!! Thank you so much!