Monumental Washington

During our Summer vacation, I had to head back to San Francisco earlier than Z because of school starting. We decided to spend my last day touring Washington, D.C. and checking out the famous landmarks and museums. The weather was hot and muggy with some random showers sprinkled in...you know...just for fun. Each gift store had American flags, bald eagle statues, and Monument magnets that we could have purchased if we were not laughing incessantly about being so "patriotic". I think every time we said "America", it was in a hick "'MERICA!" kind of voice...followed by a cry for "Matt Damon!".  I made like a good Asian tourist and posed in front of the big white buildings to show my family later.

Outfit Details:
White Polka Dot Dress // Forever 21
Dooney & Bourke Bucket Bag // Vintage
Woven Oxfords // Vintage
Ginger Ottoman Jacket // American Apparel
Sunglasses // H&M

Brick Red

Walking around NYC was fun but Z and I definitely did not have enough time to fully explore that the city had to offer. I'm usually really picky when shooting film but I couldn't put my dang camera down. All the beautiful Brownstone's, rickety fire escapes and decaying subway platforms deserve documenting wouldn't you say? I am almost done sorting through these pics and I thought it was funny that my red shift dress emulated the brick pattern on the buildings.

Since it's fall now, here is a picture of a random turkey and its Owner that I captured when we were walking over to the Ellis Island Tour in Battery Park. Check out more pictures from my trip here via instagram.

Outfit Details:

Mod Shift Dress // Forever 21

Dooney & Bourke Bucket Bay // Vintage (gift from Z)

Woven Oxfords // Vintage
Sunglasses // H&M

Beach Boys

For a couple of days, San Francisco had a little mini-heatwave. We usually have an Indian Summer around this time, so it was no surprise when the fog rolled in again after three days of heat. The heat reminded me a bit of when I visited Ocean City, Maryland this summer to meet some of Z's family. I had a blast at his family's beach house where we kayaked, rode mopeds, biked, and enjoyed some good seafood. 

Summer & Fall

Here are some videos that have caught my eye recently. One is a song that makes me want to chill by the pool drinking some fruity drink and the other makes me want to cut my bangs and chop off my mermaid hair for the perfect 60's hair-do.


 

Bishop Morocco - Last Year's Disco Guitars from Hand Drawn Dracula on Vimeo.




Wren F/W 12 "Beware of Young Girls" from Maximilla Lukacs on Vimeo.

Day to Night

Outfit Details:

Cropped Tan Top // Forever21

Brown Floral Maxi Skirt // Thrift Town

Brown Leather Belt // Vintage

Brown Woven Sling Backs // Etsy

Gingham Printed Purse // Urban Outfitters

Outfit Details:

Cropped Tan Top // Forever21

90's Printed Pinafore // Flashback in San Diego

Green Woven Shoes // Painted Bird

Day to Night. These were my outfits during the day when Z and I were running errands and then at night when we went to grab dinner and a couple of drinks. I kept the same crop top in both outfits since it's a nice neutral color that will go with anything. The weather in San Francisco can go from sunny and mildly warm to chill winds and foggy nights. I find that it is best to layer clothing when going from venue to venue, so that it's easy to adjust. I'm excited to visit my Mom and Sister this weekend because they are actually having weather that is characteristic of summer. Here's to not wearing tights and coats when going out this weekend!