Dear Creatures Summer 2012

I am absolutely smitten with Dear Creatures Summer 2012 look book. I can instantly imagine myself on vacation somewhere (it doesn't even matter at this point because anything without the San Francisco fog and wind would be fantastic) frolicking around in these beautiful dresses. I would love to have the Lilly, Sweet Valley, and Avila dresses hanging up in my closet right now because they would also transition wonderfully into fall with some strategic layering. Check out some pictures from their look book below:

All photos via Dear Creatures

Polka Dots and Gingham

Polka dots and gingham prints seem to have invaded my closet lately. I noticed the other night that the majority of my dresses are now a variation on the polka dot theme with gingham coming up close.  I finally saved up enough money to purchase some Rachel Comey Mars boots and I am so glad that I purchased them. They are one of the most comfortable boots that I've ever owned and they go with just about any outfit imaginable. I thought that I would be stumbling and wobbling around the city's hills, but I've been managing just fine.

Outfit Details:

Ginger Coat // AA

Polka Dot Drop waist Dress // Forever 21

Gingham Print Bag // UO

Rachel Comey Mars Boots

Amazingly, this outfit is one of the few that I've worn that has not consisted of at least one thrifted/vintage item. Whoa. Well, I better get back to making dinner so that there's something to eat by the time Z gets home from work.  Cheers! Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Sunday Bike Rides

Sundays are the best days to hop on your bike and ride around the city...especially when the weather is warm and there are tons of people out and about trying to make the most of their last day before the work week. Z and I went for a bike ride through the Mission, where we live, and then ended up at Precita Park. We laid out a blanket and read for awhile underneath the shade of some trees lining the perimeter of the park. I am in love with my hunter green bike for it is much lighter, faster, and more comfortable than my previous town bike. 

If anyone wants to start a bike gang, let me know.

NAGANO TOYOKAZU

Absolutely charmed by this series of photos, taken by NAGANO TOYOKAZU, of his adorably charismatic daughter. To me there's nothing cuter than a precocious child. Thanks for the tip-off NPR.

Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens

My sister, Z, and I visited the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens during Memorial Day weekend. I had been to the gardens before back in high school and the gardens are even more beautiful than I could ever remember. We were lucky enough to reserve a table at the Tea Room (located next to the English Rose Gardens) where we dined on delicious little cucumber sandwiches, fruit, scones, and yummy blackberry tea. We only got to visit a couple of the gardens: Dessert, English, Herb, Chinese, and Japanese...we will have to come back earlier but it just seemed like there was not enough time to fully explore the grounds since the closing time was at 4:30pm!

We rarely get photos together since I am always the one behind the camera!

Demonstrating the beautiful cacti with their blooming flowers

Posing in the English Rose Garden after snacking at the Tea Room & Cafe 

Some of the names of the roses were hilarious. My favorite was the Rosie O' Donnell. 

Handsome boyfriend that never smiles. :/

The Chinese Gardens

The koi fish in this pong were huge! These fish could probably dine on Finnegan with no problem

The Japanese Gardens

My sister and a bonsai.

Sisterly Love!

Sometimes Z's eyes are more squinty than mine. We should probably stop hanging out so often.

Outfit Details:

Ginger crop top / Forever21

Midi Polka Dot Skirt / Thrifted

Brown Belt / Thrifted

White Swedish Hasbeens / H&M

Gingham Purse / UO