Hello, Framboise!: Anthropologie

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Monday, August 31, 2015

End-of-Summer Bright Accessories

For a date night this weekend, I mixed this no-nonsense utility romper with some fun accessories: teal Manolos, an vibrant, vintage silk scarf of my mom's (a pen pal from Japan sent it to her nearly 50 years ago), and my favorite coral purse, which never seems to photograph the true color it is in person, which is a lovely, vibrant coral without too much red, pink, or neon mixed in there.

As of this posting there were still a few sizes of the utility romper I'm wearing available, but it seems like they might be going fast. In case you miss snagging one in your size, here are a few other rompers at Anthropogie that have a similar vibe:

Hope you enjoyed this gorgeous weekend! Thanks for reading!

x, Tam

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Friday, August 28, 2015

Transitioning to Fall: J.Crew Denim Jacket & rag + bone Margot Booties

Last fall, I got my first pair of rag + bone booties, the 'Newbury' style from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (see me style them here). After finding them to be very cute and comfy, I then decided to add the 'Harrow' booties to my collection over the winter. When I started walking in them and found that the 3.5" heel felt like no heel at all, I was hooked (full review here). Now I've fallen hard for another style: the 'Margot,' which I'm wearing in this post. I had initially ordered them in black, but found the leather to look too similar to my Newburys and returned them; I was thrilled to finally snag a camel pair (thank you, Nordstrom Customer Service!).

Similar to my Harrows, the Margots are extremely comfortable, and it's hard to believe how high the heel is when you walk in them. The camel suede is a beautiful color, and it has a nice leg-lengthening effect. I like the ankle area of these more than my Harrows, actually, as it's more fitted for petite ankles. I'm wearing these now with skirts and shorts, but they'll transition nicely into cooler fall weather. A tip if you decide to spring for a pair: rag + bone footwear seems to run about a size small. I normally wear a 35 (5-5.5 US) in designer shoes, and 36 fits me well in all the styles I've mentioned here.

J.Crew has started offering some of their petite line in XXXSP and 000P, and when I saw this cute denim jacket on Kelly of Alterations Needed, I ordered an XXXSP to try myself. I think I would have been fine with my usual XXSP given how this jacket fits, but I like how slim this one is. Although it's too fitted on me for layering with long-sleeved tops, it's a nice late summer/early fall jacket. I'm looking forward to wearing it more often soon, but I'm going to fully enjoy the 90+ temperatures forecasted for this weekend.

Happy Friday!

x, Tam

Thursday, August 13, 2015

A Jersey Jumpsuit at the Shore

I'm spending some at the beach this week, getting in some quality time with my family and soaking up some end-of-summer sunshine. I've been loving jumpsuits and rompers this summer--they're so comfy and can easily be dressed up or down. I wore this one out to a casual dinner at one of my family's favorite diners.

Hope you're having a great week!

x, Tam

P.S. I noticed the evening light made my skin look pretty pink-ish in these photos. Don't worry, I am following my sun safety tips and am making sure I don't burn!

Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Travel Diary: Rottnest Island, Western Australia

{on me} Top: c/o Triangl | Bottoms: Target

I still have so many pretty photos left from our Australia trip this spring, I thought I'd share a few beachy pics with you today (right in the middle of beach season!). While Sean and I were in Western Australia, we took a ferry from Fremantle out to beautiful Rottnest Island, not too far off the coast from Perth. There are no cars on Rottnest, just buses, some golf carts, and lots of bikes.

Dress: Anthropologie (from last summer, last seen here) | Sunglasses: Prada | Hat: Borrowed | Earrings: Gorjana via Rocksbox

Our original plan had been to explore the island by bike, but my hand injury threw a bit of a wrench in the works. We ended up getting bus tickets to ride around the island as much as we pleased, and we ended up having a great time. There are dozens of gorgeous beaches on the island, but we spent quite a bit of time in one little harbor with some beautiful scenery and a deserted beach.

One of my favorite parts of visiting Australia was seeing all the native animals. On Rottnest Island, they have a darling little marsupial called the quokka, and they are just as sweet, curious, and friendly as they look.

It was so hard not to feed them, but we knew it wasn't good for them to have "people food." This definitely didn't stop them from trying to finagle a snack from us. They are almost as good at begging as my little dachshund.

Hope those sweet little faces help you get through the rest of your week!

x, Tam

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Australia: Exploring Brisbane

I'm so excited to finally share some of our Australia photos with you today! I'll be posting about our trip here and there for the next couple weeks. Our first stop in the Land Down Under was beautiful Brisbane, the biggest city in Queensland. We were lucky enough to have family in the area, so we got to stay at their lovely home and experience the city like locals.

Summer was just ending while we were there, and it was extremely hot and humid. Our hosts said the weather had definitely cooled off since summer was nearly over. We struggled to imagine how hot it must be in the summer!

Given the weather, I tried to dress as coolly and comfortably as possible for exploring the city. Light crochet shorts, a breezy crop top, and strappy sandals were about as much clothing as I could handle.

Brisbane was such a pretty and fun city to explore. It went from bustling and urban in one locale, to serene and peaceful in a large Japanese-style garden only a block or two away from the main bus and train station. We wandered around the Brisbane Botanic Garden for a bit and drank in the scenery. While there, we chatted with a local cold-brewed coffee vendor (nothing has every tasted so delicious on a sweltering hot morning!), and she gave us some tips on her favorite restaurants and what we should do in Cairns, where we were headed next.

Brisbane Japanese Garden/Botanic Gardens

Crochet shorts + crop top + leopard clutch

Other than the time we got to spend with family and friends while in this gorgeous city, I think my favorite part of the Brisbane portion of our trip was exploring the South Bank Parklands in the middle of the city. There's a large public swimming pool there, complete with a beach and shops. Sean and I spent a lot of time just lying on the beach, reading, and people-watching, all the while knowing that work was thousands of miles away.

Overall, we loved the hustle and bustle of Brisbane and our wonderful hosts. We're excited to do another trip sometime in the future and stay even longer.

Going to Australia and unsure where to begin? Comment here or send me an email--I'm always happy to chat about travel plans! Hope you're having a lovely week!

x, Tam

P.S. For glimpses into my everyday life, add me on Snapchat! Username: helloframboise

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Cozy Plaid (+ Sorel Slimpack Riding Boot Review)

Cozy Plaid Blanket Scarf + Turtleneck Sweater

Since I haven't been able to do outfit photos during the week lately (Standard Time means I usually leave work well after dark), I've had to cluster my photo shoots on the weekends, which seem to be the only time it snows here. Although I prefer sunshine, I was happy to give my new Sorels a test run last weekend to see how they held up in cold, wet conditions.

I love my Frye boots, but they are definitely not made for wet weather, and my Hunter rain boots aren't always warm enough when it's really chilly. I decided to try out the Sorel Slimpack Riding Boots to fill the need for something "in between" during our Colorado winters. For mixing form with function, I liked the combination of leather upper + rubber shoe and sole + microfleece lining.

I found the sizing to run small. I normally wear a 5-5.5, and I ordered a 6 in these, which fit well for me with winter socks. While the calf area is pretty wide for smaller legs, the back has an adjustable tab that can be tightened to make them smaller. While this creates a bit of an awkward fold, I didn't find it to be uncomfortable or noticeable while I was wearing the boots.

Overall, they were comfortable right off the bat, and I wore them for an afternoon of walking and shopping at an outdoor mall with no break-in time necessary. My only complaint was that they were almost too warm for indoors when doing so much walking; while outdoors, on the other hand, I was cozy and warm in 20-degree weather. So far, I have found them to be waterproof in snow, slush, and rain, but I haven't given them a try in deep snow or big puddles. I'm planning to update this post with that info once I get to test them out in those conditions (I'm crossing my fingers for some snow this week in the mountains!).

Hope you're having a lovely Christmas week!

x, Tam

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Work Outfit: Navy + Nude

Sharing a favorite work outfit today! This Anthro dress is beautifully made and makes looking put-together so easy. I love finding dresses that are conservative enough for the courtroom, yet still have a few unique details to add interest. Hope you're having a great week so far!

x, Tam

Monday, October 27, 2014

Colorado Fall

This weekend, Sean and I headed out to the Denver Botanic Gardens Corn Maze for a fun Sunday afternoon. The weather all weekend was so warm and sunny--it felt more like fall in California than fall in Denver! I'm holding out hope that it might stay warm for Halloween.

Hope you had a great weekend!

x, Tam

Friday, August 22, 2014

Seaside White (with My Favorite 7FAM Skinny Jeans)

Last beach post for me today! This was from a slightly cooler evening, so I pulled out my favorite white skinny jeans and added a jacket later for a stroll down the boardwalk. These jeans are definitely one of my most comfortable pairs, and they're a staple for my summer airplane trips. They're not too thick, and they're stretchy enough to be comfortable while seated for a long time without the dreaded sag when you stand back up again. I've also spilled all sorts of stuff on them and had them come clean with no trouble at all.

The tank I'm wearing is on sale at Anthropologie at the moment, and everything in their sale section is an additional 20% off at the moment with lots of petite sizes left. (The crochet dress I was wearing in my last post is eligible for the additional discount and is perfect for an end-of-summer beach party!)

Happy Friday!

x, Tam

Monday, August 18, 2014

Beachy Keen

I'm back at work today, but I still have pretty beach photos to share with you! I was definitely gazing longingly at the backdrop last night while simultaneously editing these and trying to prepare my cases for court this week.

The cover-up I'm wearing here was a surprising favorite from a recent Anthropologie order. It's 40% off its original price right now, and I was impressed with its quality and comfort. While it's perfect for the beach, I can see myself wearing it out and about, too. One thing to note: the lining stops just before the tassels at the bottom, and if you're much taller than me (4'11"), you might want to order it in regular instead of petite sizing if you want to wear it as a dress. On me, the lining is just long enough to avoid the possibility of a wardrobe malfunction.

Hope you have a great week!

x, Tam