Labor Day Weekend At The Parker Palm Springs

Labor Day Weekend At The Parker Palm Springs

I hope everyone had a fabulous Labor Day weekend, we certainly did! With my son being away at college, we decided to take a few days off and head out to Palm Springs for our last attempt at getting some sun and well deserved end of summer R&R.
We have been to Palm Springs many times over the years as it is less than a two hour drive from Los Angeles. There are a lot of great classic hotels that have been seeing a resurgence recently, especially the smaller boutique hotels that still have that legendary Palm Springs resort feel to them. For this trip, we decided to stay at “The Parker” and we had an amazing experience enjoying this kind of Palm Springs “time capsule”. The Parker as it is commonly called has gone through many changes over the years. The hotel location was originally California’s first Holiday Inn in 1959 until Gene Autry purchased it in 1961 and renamed it the Melody Ranch /Autry Hotel and added many luxuries to the hotel including additional pools, restaurants and tennis courts.
In 1994, he sold the resort to his hotel director Rose Narva who then changed the site into an ornate French décor hotel inspired by Breakfast at Tiffany’s fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy and it was re-named The Givenchy Hotel and Spa. For several years after the sale, Gene Autry and his wife continued to live on the property in a large private home located at the back of the property. The house is still part of the property today and is rented out as one of the hotels suites. In 1998 the hotel was purchased by Merv Griffin who then named it The Merv Griffin Resort Hotel and Givenchy Spa and it quickly became a hot spot for Hollywood celebrities again. Fast forward to 2003 and it was purchased again this time by hotelier Jack Parker, who hired designer Jonathan Adler to completely redesign the space.
After a $27 million facelift, the property reopened in 2004 under the name Le Parker Meridien or the Parker Palm Springs as it is also known. This hotel has a classic era resort feel to it, I love the eclectic décor using mid-century modern furniture combined with art and global pop culture artifacts which are a signature look for Jonathan Adler.
With the temperatures being as hot as they were we were mostly in our bathing suits and by the pool, but I wanted to show you this soft wrap jacket as a resort look. I bought this soft kimono wrap jacket at the beginning of summer but didn’t have a chance to wear it until now. I love the shape and design and how it drapes so beautifully over anything you wear it with. I chose to wear it with my simple black spaghetti strap dress because I love how the two soft shapes combine together. The colors being black and grey I wanted to add a pop of color, hence my red clutch.
I know kimono wrap jackets were a big trend this summer so what about you, did you get one?
Kimono jacket – Forever 21
Dress – Feather and Bone
Shoes – Trouve’
Clutch – BCBG
Sunglasses – BCBG

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32 responses to “Labor Day Weekend At The Parker Palm Springs”

  1. jules Avatar
    jules

    you look amazing, i love your blog! beautiful Nora xxx

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Jules,
      So nice to see you here my darling! Thanks for stopping by xxxxx

  2. Marta Avatar

    What a great & chic look on you!! The Parker looks perfect for a relaxing weekend, such an impressive place and it was nice to learn more about it.
    Marta
    http://www.sweaterstripesandsweets.com

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Marta,
      Thank you so much!

  3. Jess Avatar

    HI Nora!
    Glad you got some needed RnR! Wow! I have never been to Palm Springs, I love the pictures, the 1st one is so neat with the design with the white and orange. Love the view as well. Very interesting how many hands the hotel has gone through, what a history, Gene Autry! I love learning the history of buildings and old hotels. They certainly did a revamp wow! Love the outfit, no wonder you model your own line! The jacket is fabulous, with a kimono like look, very stylish love the grey hues with the black and the lovely black heels, you look fab 🙂 I have up part II of my trip if you get a chance…
    from the link up
    please stop by, jess
    http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Jess,
      Thank you so much, I am glad you found the histroy of the building interesting, I always like to look up the history of the places I visit.

  4. lorna mai Avatar

    Palm Springs looks fantastic. I would love to go sometime. Love the whole ensemble. The kimono is stunning and I love your pop of red and sandal booties.

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Lorna mai
      Thank you so much!

  5. Laura Avatar

    Gorgeous photos! I love your outfit, especially how that red clutch pops! You look amazing!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Laura,
      Thank you so much for your lovely comment!

  6. Lana Avatar

    One of the benefits of the kids being off to school! Love Palm Springs, though we haven’t been in years. What a beautiful kimono. You look gorgeous. I didn’t buy one, because I was never sure where I’d wear it.

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Lana,
      Thanks, I know it took me a while to figure out where to wear mine too 🙂

  7. Madaline Avatar

    Your outfit is BEYOND perfect for Palm Springs. I haven’t been in Palm Springs in years, not since I lived in LA, but it does seem to have this old Hollywood glamour. I’m happy people are finding it again…

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Madaline,
      Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! Yes Palm Springs is definetly getting its old Hollywood glamour back.

  8. Cherie James Avatar

    Hi Nora, I love how you used the black as your canvas to show off the wonderful feather necklace and purple kimono. So unique and a great look on you! cherie at stylenudge.com

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Cherie,
      Thank you so much!

  9. Suzanne Avatar

    What fantastic photos! I want to stay there.

    Beautiful outfit too.

    bisous
    Suzanne

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Suzanne,
      Thank you and you should visit for sure….

  10. Lindsey Avatar

    Love this outfit! That kimono is gorgeous! Love your photos!

    Lindsey
    Thrift and Shout

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Lindsey,
      Thank you so much!

  11. Beata Avatar

    You look absolutely beautiful ! Love it 🙂 x

  12. Carylee Avatar

    GORGEOUS photos! Thanks for sharing! And your outfit is eclectically perfect!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Carylee,
      Thank you so much!

  13. Red Tag Chic Los Angeles Avatar

    Awwww Palm Springs….my whole family won’t ever get tired of it no matter if the temps go over 100s!! And you’re looking so gorgeous as the backdrop Nora!!!

    Rebecca
    http://www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Rebecca,
      Thank you so much, we feel the same way about Palm Springs!

  14. Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom Avatar

    This is such a great look on you, you look very relaxed and I really love that photo of you with both your arms out. The feather necklace is beautiful, too. And, are those REALLY large aloe vera plants behind you in the third pic? Gorgeous place!

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Carrie,
      Thank you so much and yes those are large aloe vera plants, you’ll find a lot of them in Palm Springs with it being a desert and all…

  15. dan Avatar

    Very beautiful photo and Palm Beach looks a wonderful place… you are very elegant and I love the combination of colours with a touch of red…

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Dan,
      Thank you so much!

  16. Marianne Avatar

    Another stunning look! I don’t even know where to begin! Your photos are amazing and I cannot believe that kimono is from Forever21!!! It looks gorgeous paired with that dress! Love love love!
    Marianne
    http://www.goodgirlgoneglam.com

    1. JacketSociety Avatar

      Hi Marianne,
      Thank you so much for your sweet comment!

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