Hello, Framboise!: August 2012

Monday, August 27, 2012

Stripes at the Shore

I love Colorado, but I wish the beach were just a short car ride--or even better, a short walk--away. I love the ocean!

Readers, are you beach people or mountain people?

Thursday, August 23, 2012

I wore this easy, breezy outfit to take a stroll through some antique shops and vintage boutiques and, even better, to get some delicious ice cream at Sweet Action, a great local ice cream shop. Their sorbets are out-of-this-world good, especially the lime and raspberry ones (yum!).

I'm happy this week's nearly over--how about you? I'm heading off to Pennsylvania/New Jersey to spend some quality time at the shore with family. Should be fun!

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Brunch Break

Just a quick "hello" today, readers, as I'm in the midst of another trial. I will be so happy when August is over and things slow down a bit for me at work!

This weekend I got to take a little break and bike over to Snooze, my absolute favorite brunch spot in Denver. I've been in love with this place since it opened in 2006, and although it now boasts hour-plus waits during peak hours, their signature Pineapple Upside-Down Pancakes alone are worth it. (I'll note that I made sure to pick out a bike outfit that was a little cuter than my usual padded spandex shorts as convention seems to frown upon wearing those to dining establishments.)

Hope you're having a wonderful week!

Monday, August 13, 2012

Weekend Chic: Coral and Neutrals

Having just finished a big trial at work, I'm excited to do a little more blogging this week than I did last week. It's been a crazy month at work, and there's more still to come, so you might hear from me a little less than usual in the coming weeks.

I got to relax a little this weekend and take a walk down to one of my favorite brunch spots. This outfit was perfect for a warm summer morning stroll, and while the base pieces are fairly low-key and neutral, I added a lot of fun accessories to make it a little more interesting.

Readers, what did you do this weekend?

Friday, August 3, 2012

Gatsby's Girl

Dress: Aeropostale (old, but this one feels similar) | Sunglasses: Prada | Shoes: Charles David
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Necklace: Ann Taylor (similar here)| Bracelets: Express, ALDO, F21

I've been a Gatsby fan since I first cracked the spine of the paperback copy I was issued for a high school English class. Having already fallen in love with literature and the glow of the more glamorous side of the 1920's, I was swooning after meeting Gatsby, Nick, Jordan, and the Buchanans. The trailer for Baz Luhrmann's upcoming interpretation of the opulent, drama-filled world of East Egg inspired me to pick up this book again--although on my Kindle this time instead of in paperback.

To me, this outfit seemed like an updated version of something Jordan Baker might wear (and would be in keeping with the idyllic pastel tones that pervaded the 1974 version with Robert Redford as Gatsby). Although I've been tempted to chop off my hair during this long, hot summer, I can't quite bring myself to do it. This low, bob-like updo is a decent substitute for an actual flapper haircut.

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Neon, Stripes, and My Favorite Accessory

Last weekend, I got to have my favorite dog at my house for a few days while my parents were on vacation (I keep trying to convince my mom that he should come live with me to no avail). He's a very lovable, well-behaved dog, but his attention span is about one-half to one second at best, so he wasn't a particularly cooperative model when we were trying to take these photos. (What I envision he's thinking: "I think someone said my name so I'll--ooooh! Park park park! Other dogs over here! People walking by over there! Grass! Was that a squirrel? Ooh, trash can! . . .")

Despite his lack of modeling discipline, he will smile for the camera if the photographer also happens to be holding a treat near the lens, which is how I shot the photo below. I miss this sweet little face already!