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Where to go, what to wear, and how to make it a night to remember.

I'm Daphne—a Northern California girl who believes the best things in life are experiences, not things.

The nights out, the weekend escapes, the dinners that go too late, the trips you talk about for years. That's what matters most to me, both for myself and for the people I love. I'm the friend who plans the outing, makes the costume, sets the table, and finds the little spot worth driving an hour for.

Girl in the Fog is about what comes after the past versions of ourselves: clearing out what no longer fits, finding a style that feels like who we are now, and actually getting out there and living in it.

Here you'll find where I'm going and what I'm wearing to get there. There are wine country days, side streets, little hotels, and adventures farther from home. There are the vintage and secondhand finds behind my outfits. And there are the costumes, party pieces, and handmade details that turn an ordinary evening into a memory.

I'll share what's worth it and what isn't, so you can steal the good ideas and make your own.

This isn't about dressing younger or having the perfect life. It's about staying curious and making the moments count.

Come wander with me.

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Recent Blog Posts

5 Days in Mexico City: What to Eat, See & Do (Without Trying to Do Everything)

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A Weekend in Paso Robles: Three Wineries, Rooftop Drinks & a Little Wandering

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How I Plan Every Trip (Without Overpacking or Overplanning)

There was a time when I packed a giant suitcase for every trip. I’d bring outfits “just in case,” book too many activities, and spend my vacation rushing from one side of the city to the other. Somehow, I always came home realizing I’d worn the same few outfits and barely had time to enjoy where I was. Eventually, I realized the problem wasn’t my packing. It was my planning. Over the years, I’ve developed a simple system that helps me travel lighter, stay organized, and make

You Can't Beat a Summer Night in Mill Valley

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Experience Sonoma Wine Country in a Whole New Way at Benziger Family Winery

When most people picture a wine tasting in Sonoma, they imagine sitting on a patio with a beautiful view and a flight of wines. While there’s nothing wrong with that, some wineries invite you to experience much more than what’s in your glass. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Benziger Family Winery in Glen Ellen. Instead of heading straight to a tasting room, you’ll climb aboard an open-air tractor tram that takes you through the vineyards, stopping along the way to learn ab

Oracle Park Guide: Hidden Gems, Best Food & Insider Tips for a San Francisco Giants Game

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