Napa

Mr Essentialist visited Napa - the wine capital of California! A stunningly scenic valley filled with numerous chateau's, Napa is like no other. Enjoy the valley by slipping into Bottega Veneta and sipping on Schramsberg Brut, available at Dean and Deluca.

Auckland

Mr Essentialist recently visited Auckland, New Zealand. Browse the Auckland Art Gallery's Goldie paintings, shop at World NZ and Untouched World, and wrap-up in Michael Bastian and Borsalino.

Mr Essentialist: Santa Cruz

Mr Essentialist reports from Santa Cruz, where the surf's always up. Enjoy true rest and recovery by walking on the beach, wearing James Perse sweaters and Lanvin sneakers. To create the ultimate stylish mood burn a Diptyque candle, preferably on a yacht. Yeah, life's good.

Mr Essentialist: California Luck

Mr Essentialist travels to Santa Barbara, taking 101 South wearing Loro Piana and VBH. In Montecito be sure to eat at Lucky's, wearing Burberry, YSL and Oliver Peoples. No trip is complete without a visit to Summerland Antiques.

Mr Essentialist: NYC Flash II

Mr Essentialist visits NYC in another flash, and wears Commes des Garcons x Converse, Etro, Canada Goose and Lip Balm by La Mer. Dine at Ichimura's Brushstroke and get your party pants on at The Box, while listening to Azealia Banks.

Mr Essentialist: NYC Flash I

Mr Essentialist visits New York City in a flash, and stops by Bergdorf Goodman, wearing slippers by Stubbs & Wootton, a T by Alexander Wang, and admires gifts including John Derian trays.

Mr Essentialist: City Hoppin' NYC

Mr Essentialist visits New York City and listens to ASAP Rocky's 'Goldie'.

Mr Essentialist: The Golden Bay, New Zealand

 Mr Essentialist visited The Golden Bay, a spectacular and secluded area teeming with craftsman, potters and jewelers. The stunning scenery clearly is a great source of incredible inspiration. In keeping with the 'Golden' theme, Mr Essentialist suggests staying at the Ratanui Lodge, visiting the Naked Possum Cafe, wearing a Missoni sweater and rocking original Ray-Ban aviators.

Mr Essentialist's Field Trips: Mapua, New Zealand

Mr Essentialist visits the coastal village of Mapua, enjoying its historic wharf and quirky shops. Coastal style is best expressed with ease - a Marni sweater and Swims boat shoes best exemplify this cool calm.

Mr Essentialist's Field Trips: The Fishmonger

  

Mr Essentialist takes a trip to the fishmonger. Nothing beats fresh fish and crispy chips. Well maybe a Dunhill handkerchief and Pink House Mustique swim trunks, both featuring fish patterns - available at MrPorter!

Mr Essentialist ♥'s Moonrise Kingdom

Mr Essentialist adored Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom. Set on the fictional island of New Penzance, the film perfectly captures a quirky 1960s mood. Alexander McQueen boots, Ray-Ban Clubmasters and a Richard James tie are enchantingly vintage-inspired.

*Click here to view the Moonrise Kingdom trailer.