Orange Acres

falafels. enough said.

the lovely bf in falafel heaven

obsessed with these boots.

snapped this photo while on a walk with the bf & pup; the hue of the leaves meshed well with my sweater/tights donned that day!

military coat, urban outfitters. knit sweater, vintage. romper, secondhand. tights, gap. boots, madewell. sunglasses, ray ban "clubmaster".

rose gold watch, marc by marc jacobs

I wrote about this holy grail of all military coats in my last outfit post & if you don't recall, it was only $20! Such a steal for a wonderful piece. I can already see myself wearing this into the spring; it's perfect for winter layering, but also as a light outerwear item for the warmer months. As for these boots, I'm sure they will constantly be popping up on my blog; I just can't get enough.

day and night

blouse, h&m. pleather jacket, forever. pleated maxi in pumpkin, american apparel. cut-out oxfords, jeffrey campbell. purse, coach.

wassup y'all, posing for the camera like it's no ones business

pulling off the "deer in headlights" look pretty well right here

Good morning all! Quickly enjoying a cup of coffee and writing out a post before I head off to work. I haven't updated in a few days, so sorry about that! I've been trying to write at least every other day, though with midterms right here I've focused my spare time on studying. I think it's paid off so far, since I totally aced my art history test yesterday. Ok, well I'm not sure of my grade yet, though the test was a total breeze. There were one or two questions I had trouble with, but that's it! All I have left is a fashion illustration midterm (my favorite class, so that shouldn't be a problem) and a speech. I'm far from the best when it comes to public speaking, so that one will take a lot of practice. I get the average case of nerves: shaky hands, shaky voice, butterflies in my stomach, trouble with eye contact and voice projection, and to top it all off, I rarely remember anything that happened after I finish speaking! Something I really need to work on, but hey, that's what speech class is for, isn't it? Guess I'm one of the many Americans that causes public speaking to be the #1 fear in the country. 

The outfit above is what I wore to SF last Friday, though my Chanel sunnies are not pictured here. The last two pictures were taken at Off The Grid, which is a huge food truck gathering where foodies come out and enjoy their favorite cuisines. There were about 30 food trucks that night, making my dinner choice difficult. I finally decided on Senor Sisig, which had a recommendation from both of my friends. Senor Sisig serves Asian/Mexican fusion dishes such as burritos filled with french fries, tofu, guac and salsa. With such odd but enticing items, who was I to say no? The burrito was absolutely amazing, and I'm heading back to OTG this Friday and I plan on trying a different dish. I'll try and keep you updated through le blog/twitter about it. It takes place every Friday at Fort Mason so if you're in the area, I would highly suggest checking it out!

Below are some quick unedited shots I took last Friday:

A fairly large walking protest that paraded through Union Square & surrounding streets. There was a precession of police officers as well as an overhead helicopter. The shopping tourists had a blast, and some of them acted as though seeing this was like seeing Santa Claus shimmy down through the fireplace.  

The protest took place on the 10th anniversary of our invasion of Iraq/Afghanistan/neighboring areas. I wholeheartedly agree with these individuals, US occupation should end now. 

A few shots of the sunset on Grant Street. Being able to experience such beautiful moments in the city makes me crave an apartment of my own. I would love to live in SF with friends, as I've always been the city dwelling type. 

Sheer addiction

This weekend was phenomenal. For once, I didn't have work on Saturday or Sunday! My weekend consisted of relaxation, Indian food, garage sales, Cafe Gratitude and spending time with a close friend. There was a bit of homework thrown in as well, though two days off for the first time in weeks was much needed, so studying wasn't much of a problem.

I spent Sunday with my friend, Travis. We received tickets to a private event, allowing us to visit modern architectural homes that have been built throughout Marin. The whole time I could not stop dreaming about how I will (hopefully) eventually own a home just as lovely, later on in life.

When I woke up on Sunday, the sun was breaking through my curtains, the distant sound of birds chirping and windchimes singing. I knew that the weather would be perfect, calling for light clothing and a floppy hat to block the sun. I have been obsessing over all types of sheer clothing as of late: laces, chiffons, thin silks, all types of clothing that go so well with the recent change in weather. A new addition to my wardrobe, this Louis Vuitton hangbag was a steal! I found the vintage purse at a rummage sale, paying only four dollars to add it into my purse collection. At the rummage sale, I was also able to pick up a vintage all black Dooney & Bourke, bringing my d&b count up to about six, possibly seven. To say that I am a vintage purse fanatic would be an understatement.

hat: vintage, my mothers // lace crop top: h&m // double-breasted cardigan: american apparel // Louis Vuitton handbag: vintage, rummage sale // chiffon maxi skirt: american apparel // braided sandals: vintage

After visiting the lavish homes, we stopped to eat at Cafe Gratitude. Cafe Gratitude is an all vegan, mostly raw restaurant. The names of all the dishes are quite silly, for example, the dish I ordered was called "I am fortified". My meal consisted of lightly cooked veggies, sprouts and brown rice in a thai sauce. All of the food they serve is local and organic. If I could, I would eat at this restaurant every day of my life, stuffing my face with vegan goodies. I am a complete foodie, and their vegan cheeses are so, so amazing.

Wishing everyone a wonderful Monday! Also, take my comments about sheer clothing as a warning, seeing as my next outfit update with most likely consist of at least one, possibly two, sheer pieces.

Lounging by the Bay

Lately, the weather has been so sporadic; rain and cloudy skies forced me to take refuge indoors almost every day. Thankfully, this weeks weather seems to be looking up! Taking advantage of every opportunity to be pants free, I decided to don my vintage romper. My thigh high nylons gave the perfect coverage for the low 70's weather, still creating the playful look I was aiming for. 

lace button-up: h&m // sleeveless denim romper: vintage // thigh-high nylons: h&m // t-strap flats: urban outfitters

While out with a couple of my close friends, we also decided to stop by Sol Food, a restaurant that makes some of the best Puerto Rican food I've ever had. Here is a picture of my tostones veggie sandwich (it was quite delectable). 

I also had a chance to shop at a downtown vintage boutique that I just discovered, called Aubergine. I had originally visited the shop up in Sebastopol, though I am rarely able to visit said shop due to transportation issues. Thankfully, they have opened a sister boutique that carries some lovely clothing pieces! I purchased a nautical-esque calf-length dress, which I'll be sure to post pictures of soon.

Hope everyone has a lovely day!