Top: H&M, Jeans: JCPenney, Hat: Nordstrom, Shoes: Dune London, Bag: JCPenney

When I travel, I always start out imagining the dressier outfits—what I’ll wear to dinner at that special restaurant or a something flirty for the cocktail lounge. But one of the best parts about traveling is exploring. We don’t travel with itineraries; we like to see where the day takes us. For those kind of days you need to wear something cute, but comfortable.

I’ve been seeing off-the-shoulder tops and dresses everywhere and this one jumped out at me when I saw it on the rack. White denim was made for warm weather and together with the top, made a beautifully breezy outfit. Still, I knew it needed a little something extra. When I found this blush pink sun hat, I knew it’d complete the look I had in mind.

I wore this to explore the area around the resort where we were staying, finding the best fish tacos (at a place called the Taco Stand in La Jolla, Calif.,) and strolling in the surf. A perfect day.

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Last month I learned that Diane von Furstenberg had written a book, so I got my hands on a fresh copy and I’ve been reading it ever since. It’s called “The Woman I Wanted to Be.”  When you think of the idea of an education, you might think of a classroom, but the older (and wiser) I get the more I understand that great people have incredible lessons to impart. Every woman is the sum of her influences.

In her book, von Furstenberg talks family, love, beauty, and the business of fashion, and the broader of idea of becoming the woman you want to be, which is a message that you know resonates with me if you read last week’s post. She has an incredible story (the daughter of an Auschwitz survivor; fashion tycoon; mother; cancer survivor), and shares her wisdom. That’s one reason I was BEYOND excited to get a peek into her new show, “House of DVF” and be able to share my thoughts with you!

These eight women are vying for the position of global brand ambassador at DVF, each handpicked by Diane. In addition to looking for lessons I can apply to my own work, I’m also watching for everything else this show is going to be. It’s set in the dreamy DVF offices in Manhattan and every woman there is unabashedly ambitious—which I think is fantastic, but also lends itself to entertaining moments.

I read Diane didn’t want a drama-filled show, so there should be a good balance and it doesn’t have to be a guilty pleasure. The women receive various challenges ranging from setting up a PR lunch to working at the DVF Spring 2015 show during Fashion Week. I’m interested in hearing Diane’s comments throughout the season, all while taking mental notes for my own purposes. Can you tell I’m excited? I’m in the mood for a printed power dress right about now.

House of DVF premieres this Sunday, Nov. 2nd at 10/9c on E! 

You can tune-in tomorrow and hang out with me while I tweet during the premiere. Find me on Twitter @jaymiranda_ and the show @HouseofDVF or catch the fun across social media by following the tag #HouseofDVF.