City Sights

One of the things that I love about living in San Francisco is that each building can be completely different from its adjoining neighbor just by the style/shape or exterior paint colors. It is not your typical cookie-cutter suburban model with the manicured lawns and ranch style layout. Depending on the style of the building, you can also tell which neighborhood of San Francisco you are in from the Victorian-esque bay windows to the more modern sleek condos. It is the architecture (one of many assets) that makes San Francisco so wonderful and a vibrant place to live. 

Outfit Details:
Floral Crepe Dress // Vintage
Wool Cape Coat // Vintage
Black tights // Walgreens
Black Woven flats // Vintage
Carpet Bag // The Painted Bird

During this day, Z and I were wandering around and decided to try a new coffee shop in our neighborhood. Coffee shops are a dime a dozen here, but that's fine with me since I could always go for a freshly brewed cup.  Apologies for my chronic bitch face. I can't stop making it in my photos. I just feel so awkward posing and I don't really know what to do with myself. I swear I'm a really nice person in real life! Darn my awkwardness.

Bernal Hill

Bernal Heights is the neighborhood that Z and I call home.  There is a huge unleashed dog park called Bernal Heights Hill and from the top you can see the whole city-scape and bay. It's quite beautiful and makes for a great place to view the 4th of July fireworks from. We also live near Precita Park which is a nice bonus because it is never as crowded as Dolores Park would be. Living here on the hill has been fun, but I'm ready to explore different neighborhoods in the City. It's a bit of a challenge to find a place that is at a reasonable price that will except a morbidly obese pug as a co-tenant, but I am sure that we will eventually find something. Below are some past photos of Z and I walking around our little hood: 

The end of the month is usually the time when you see random items on the sidewalk. 

Finnegan enjoying the nice grass on Bernal Hill.

Outfit Details:
Sweater // Zara's Men
Leather Shorts // Forever21
Dooney & Bourke Bag
Foxtail // Etsy
Brown Ankle Boots // Vintage
Rings // Vintage & Forever21

Sunglasses // H&M

Outfit Details:

Brown and Black Dotted Maxi Dress // Vintage

Black Crop Top // Vintage

Black Crop Wool Jacket // Wasteland Vintage

Black Satchel // Forever21

Outfit Details:

Black Printed Dress // Vintage

Ginger Jacket // American Apparel

Woven Sling Backs // Vintage

Dooney & Bourke Bag

Foxtail // Etsy

I've been experimenting more with pinning my bangs up or to the side. I am toying with the idea of growing them out so that I can get them re-shaped/trimmed properly, but every time they reach my temples I get the urge to grab some scissors and cut them again. It's hard not to do so, but I guess I am going to have to work on my will power. Julie from Orchid Grey's post about growing out your bangs definitely inspired and encouraged me keep going, so I'll see how it goes this summer.

It's All Good in the Neighborhood!

I found an old disposable camera while cleaning up around the apartment. Z and I decided to snap some photos around our neighborhood while out on a trip to get some Mission Mini's (cupcakes) and coffee. I love film and how you have to think about each photo in regards to the lighting and the framing. Each photo seems a bit special because more thought went into its composition. But seriously...I just love the way that film looks. Instant time travel!

We stopped by a thrift shop on Mission and I found this beautiful vintage hat that I immediately wore for the rest of the day. I tried to imagine what kind of lady this hat once belonged to and what kind of occasion she might wear it for. Z just laughs at me and my admiration for "hip granny style" items.

The skirt I am wearing was altered from an ankle length one. My mom showed me how to cut off the excess fabric and hem it into my desired length. Even though my sewing skills are still in dire need of practice and supervision, I love this skirt. It is one of my favorite skirts that I tend to wear as default on days I can't think of anything to wear.  Thanks Mom! 

Outfit Details:

Fur Hat // Vintage

Golden Button Sweater // Vintage

Navy Blue Pocket Skirt // Vintage

Buckle Boots //Vintage

Brown Leather Purse // Urban Outfitters

Vintage Gold Casio Watch // Gift from Z

Black Tights // Walgreens