San Fran Stripes

Photos taken by Jon Brown, thanks Jon!

What I wore:

Jacket: Estate sale (similar)

Dress: c/o Lulu's swap

Sneakers: Converse

Fringe Necklace: gift from Moorea Seal
Other necklaces: swapped/ various
Eye bracelet c/o Lulu's
Gold chain bracelet: Thrifted
Knuckle rings: Ruche (via TXSC)

I wore this to work in San Francisco

If you ever want to experience opposite ends of the seasonal spectrum, visit Austin and San Francisco in the same week in August. Needless to say, packing for temperatures ranging from 60 degrees all the way up to 106 was not an easy task, and I have to admit I failed a little bit when it came to my SF wardrobe. The thought of packing, and then wearing, tights in the middle of summer just felt...awful. As much as I can appreciate tights and sweaters and layers, I much prefer the simplicity of dressing for warmer temperatures.

All that to say: this was the only outfit I took a picture of on the SF leg of my trip. I grabbed this striped midi dress from the swap with Lulu's at TXSC, and it turned out to be the most SF-appropriate item in my suitcase: perfect for fluctuating temperatures, and comfortable for walking to and from the office (and all over the city).

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San Francisco in Pictures

 

I headed out to the SF office for a few days in early August -- directly after Texas -- to work with my team at my job, and it was wonderful. The last time I stepped foot in California, I was approximately six years old- most likely younger- so I was looking forward to an entirely new experience, free from past impressions. While I spent most of the week schlepping to and from the office (and by schlepping, I mean delighting in the novelty of walking to work), I was able to get out and about a little during the week, and had a whole Saturday to explore the city before I flew back to Pittsburgh. While San Francisco's impression took a few days post-travel to sink in, I have to say I think I really loved it. I most definitely loved the ocean and the incredibly lovely pastel houses, and I most definitely loved the food, which I unapologetically stuffed my face with for the entire trip (that Tartine croissant was approximately the size of my head).