TMN STYLE: Laundry Day

Shirt: J.Crew
Jacket: Levi's
Undershirt: J.Crew
Jeans: Nudies
Shoes: Asics
Glasses: Ray-Ban Meteor

TMN STYLE: Spring Shorts

EVERYTHING

Short: J.Crew Stanton
Shirt: Levi's
Shoes: Clark's
Socks: Club Monaco

Bag: Fossil

Glasses: Ray-Ban Meteor

"Buck Wild" Swamp Party

O.M.Jay.

Okay - this past Saturday, I went to one of the most epic parties ever: A Buck Wild Swamp themed birthday. Obviously I fit right in and for the first time since moving here, I got a little taste of home. Obviously I'm being a little dramatic. It's not like in Louisiana I ever wore camo (oh wait) or worked on an alligator farm (of wait) or would bring trashy canned beer to parties (oh wait)...

Either way, it was too much fun. The weather was a little blah but as far as I'm concerned it was totally in line with the theme. Honestly, it really was so much fun. I love love love themed parties - especially ones where I can look like an ass!

Downtown SF

 

Friday, I had to meet someone downtown to collect some documents for work, and for the first time since moving here I got to experience downtown San Francisco on a week day. As you know, I normally take the EA shuttle to Redwood City to EA's main west coast head quarters. The shuttle that I take picks me up in the Mission and jumps directly on the 101 from there so I never even pass through downtown. It was fun and refreshing to see the hustle and bustle of a major city. For some, it causes anxiety and stress, but when I was down there I felt like I'm in my element. I love SF.

TMN STYLE: #layerrealness

Obviously I love a good layer...or four. It's such an easy way to dress up OR down an outfit. For example, adding a blazer over a tee and a hoodie dresses the look up while adding a jean shirt and a vintage vest can dress down a button up and tie. Luckily, I live in San Francisco where layers are literally acceptable all year long because of the cool climate. #nailedit #layerrealness.

TMN STYLE: "So San Francisco"

SHIRT: J.CREW
JEANS: LEVI'S 510
SHOES: KEDS
GLASSES: RAY-BAN

Umm - basically the best compliment ever.

This past weekend, I met a few friends at Delores park to enjoy the afternoon sun. When I got there on my bike, one of them said I looked "very SF". With cuffed jeans, a casual shirt, and bike, and backpack (oh and helmet...sex-ay) I guess I kind of did.

To me, SF style is easy, transitional (always prepared for cool weather), and comfortable. In my bag, I had a scarf and a puff vest. You'd be surprised how quickly it can turn from beautiful to cold cold cold.

PS: This is The Haight, my neighborhood. IN LOVE

Sat. with Kat

This past Saturday, I finally got a chance to catch up with Kat, one of my closest friends in the city. Since she  decided to go back to school, I feel like I never get to see her so this weekend we made sure to have a girls day.

Per usual, she picked me up in her Mini and we drove straight to Philz for two large Teroras. After deciding on a place to eat, we drove over to 17th and Valencia to one of my (new) favorite brunch spots: Fritz. After inhaling The Louvre...and she got an effing salad, we decided to go out to West Portal so Kat could get her nails done - an experience like I've never seen. Like - I don't think it's healthy do endure so much acetone, UV light, alcohol, clipping and scrubbing. I mean - it looked a little painful.

After that, we walked over to a super cute optical shop where we met Monty, quite possibly the cutest/sweetest Frenchie I'v ever met. He was so warm and snuggly. UGH! Love. #amigettingafrenchie? #bestdayever

Scarf

Happy Friday, Y'all!

Usually on Fridays I'll take the late shuttle down to Redwood City for work. During the week, II get up at 6:30 in order to make the 7:15 bus, but Fridays are my day of rest and I'll take the late bus in leaving at 9:30. As today is Friday, I was planning on (and really looking forward to) sleeping in, but as I was falling asleep I remembered I have an early meeting today. #theworst

So to make things even better, this is weather I was greeted with as I stepped out of Korey's apartment: cold and humidity. I knew it was supposed to get into the low 70's today, so all I had to keep me warm was my jean jacket and LUCKILY the scarf I threw in my bag last minute. So - obviously jean on jean. I wore my favorite Levi's 511s that I had tailored in the calf for a slimmer fit and paired it with my Clark's Desert Boots and gingham J.Crew shirt. 

Obviously, I stopped at Philz for a crack coffee pick-me-up and warm-me-up.

Biergarten

This past Saturday i joined my closest SF friends, Adam and Brandner (Matt), and I met up with some new friends (at least for me) at Biergarten (Beer Garden).  Okay, when I got there I was like wtf. Especially since it in Hayes Valley which is super cute, I was imagining something similar to Baton Rouge's Bulldog with cute patio seating and millions of beer on tap. Umm...no. Like, no offense but "concentration camp" was the first thing that came to mind. You ordered beer and food from what I'm convinced is a Pod, just painted in Prison/Military Gray. Speaking of prison, the "garden" was enclosed by a chain linked fence and the ground was asphalt except or one tiny area. Idk. Just not what I was expecting. It makes me want to open something similar and show them how it's done. #work


Well, with all of that said...we had SO much fun and apparently all if SF did, too. Biergarten was packed...to the point to where the line for beer was 45 minutes long. Like...omg. So worth it and so so fun. Even better: I can check it off as a "something new". (I've been trying to do one new thing every week).
PS - how much do you love my glasses? Don't even - they're so cute!

Run to the Beach

So I do this great run every Saturday morning. I go from my apartment through the Golden Gate Park to the beach. Once there, I'll hang out...with myself, get a little sun, ans just relax. It's about 8 miles (I think) so afterwards, I can justify taking a break from working out/running on Sunday.

Well, yesterday after Korey and I went to brunch, he decided to go running to China beach and asked if I wanted to go with him. My legs were already sore and tired (I know - poor me, right?) but it was so nice outside I said eff it, I'll go.

After what I'm convinced was uphill 100% of the way for literally 30 about 4ish miles, we finally go to the beach. Per-fec-tion. OMG it was great. The skies were clear and the views were stunning. It was so nice to just relax and have time to talk about nothing between the two of us. Basically it was the best afternoon ever until I had to run (again 100% uphill) back to my apartment. I would say I can feel the burn this morning, but I can't feel shit. #nailedit

I Can See Clearly Now...

Please talk to me about how cute these are. I was on Fab.com last night looking at a bunch of shit that I don't need and I ran across these and instantly fell in love. I'm in absolutely no need desperate need of new glasses and sunglass, and I think I may actually deviate from my Ray-Bans and try one...or two of these.

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St. Patty's Day

Okay, so I'm used to a St. Patrick's day in Baton Rouge where I mentally prepare myself for a full day (8am - 8pm) of drinking, partying, and parading. This year in SF, let's just say I was not as prepared as I should have been. I was like, "Oh I'll be fiiiiine. We're not even getting out there until 4...". Yes well, all I had eaten that day was half of a large popcorn when Korey and I went to see "The Call" that morning...and a hotdog. Several Irish Car Bombs, Bloody Marys, and pitchers of beer later, let's just say I 2.0ed and called it a night (after a HUGE quesadilla) at like 10:45.

This was a really tough day for me. St. Patty's Day is one of my FAVORITE days to spend in BR. I was reminiscing big time thinking about Atrie's parties, the Garden District, my friends, and even BR in general. I'm excited for my trip home. August can't some soon enough.

Style Lately

Above are a few pictures I've taken of my outfits recently. (OMG sorry about the selfie angle. I'm working on getting a camera). SF is great for layering all year long (obviously I'm obsessed) and now that it's turning into spring, I'm starting to experiment with some color.

Latest favorites:

Green Levi's Sweatshirt (above)
Jean Shirt (ALWAYS)
Levi's Jean Jacket

Orange J.Crew Pants

Grey Levi's 511 (recently tailored for a skinnier leg)

Vintage Levi's 510 (recently hemmed)
 

Fog City

Since moving to SF, I've been warned about how foggy the city can get - especially if you live in the sunset. Well after work, I experienced it for the first time really since moving here. I went running from my house in The Haight heading west into Golden Gate park towards The Sunset. Okay - it was like Beauty and the Beast when Belle went into that forest in search of her father. It started to get a little cooler, then cold. I could watch and feel the fog become more and more dense. When I finally turned around and headed back the other direction, it started to dissipate.

This morning, I woke up and it was exactly that same as in the park. I couldn't see a thing past 25 feet. Honestly, I couldn't care less, except that I used my new Moroccan Oil hairspray which the humidity totally killed and ain't NObody got time for that.

*I included a pic from a clearer day for comparison.