Hello, Framboise!: Summer Style

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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

Shop the rest of the look here:

Sunday, August 16, 2015

Beachy Vibes

Loren Hope Jewels + Scalloped Top + 7FAM Denim

Our wonderful, relaxing family week at the beach is drawing to a close--just like summer, sadly. I'm looking forward to all the new fall stuff I'm starting to see in stores, but I have been making a point this week to just take in the happiness of summer to try and get myself refreshed and ready to #GSD at work. Later this week, I'm going to post about my recent mindfulness mini-project of focusing on the good and really letting it soak into my thoughts and increase my happiness and satisfaction. Stay tuned if you want to join in!

A little about what I'm wearing: I've been looking for the perfect pair of destructed denim shorts all summer, and after sending back a couple pairs from J Brand and rag + bone, two of my go-to denim labels, I was thinking I might not find something that worked before summer ended. I kept finding the shorts to be too "boyfriend" styled, and my normal size was slouching right off my hips. I then ran across the 7FAM pair I'm wearing here, and they were a good fit for me size-wise (23 for reference), and they were just the color and level of distressing I had wanted. I've been wearing them a ton here at the beach!

My sandals are the Tory Burch pair that was available during Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale at a discount. The price has gone up, unfortunately, but knowing what I know now, I would be seriously considering buying them at full price. They are so elegant and comfortable; I've actually been wearing them as commuting shoes to work for a couple weeks, and I have gotten tons of compliments on them. If you missed out on these during the #NSale, snap them up now, or just add them to your wishlist and wait until the price drops again.

I'm still loving my Rocksbox subscription, which this month surprised me with the Loren Hope necklace I've had wishlisted for a while. It's so much fun to have a constantly rotating jewelry closet and to get a variety of pieces of higher-end costume jewelry to wear that ordinarily would be out of my budget. If you want to sign up too and give it a try, you can get a month free with my code: helloframboisexoxo.

That's all for now! Hope you've enjoyed your weekend!

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 15, 2015

Travel Diary: Cannon Beach, Oregon + Summer Sun Safety + a J.Crew Swimsuit + Jack Rogers Review

Sean and I spent a long Fourth of July weekend in beautiful Oregon. It was my first time visiting this pretty state, and I loved it. For Independence Day, we drove out to the coast from where we were staying in Portland and spent the day at beautiful Cannon Beach. We were lucky enough to get a clear and sunny day, and the 70-degree weather was a nice respite from the over-90 temperatures we had been experiencing in Portland.

The town of Cannon Beach was charming and beachy, but my favorite part of the landscape was the huge Haystock Rock that juts over 200 feet out of the water. You can walk out to it during low tide, and it has an intricate cave system within the volcanic rock.

Igneous Haystack Rock on the left / Fourth of July beach revelers on the right

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Monday, July 6, 2015

Travel Diary: Stripes in Kings Park, Perth

Happy Monday! I have another post from our Australia trip for you today. This amazing setting is Kings Park and Botanic Gardens in Perth, Western Australia. The park and botanic gardens are enormous and have an incredible view of the city and harbor. We stopped by and wandered through right around sunset before heading to dinner.

A quick plug for the Splendid platform slides I'm sporting here: I've been wearing these non-stop this spring and summer. They were comfortable right out of the box, with a padded footbed and a nicely balanced platform. The combination of comfort, a couple extra inches in height, and the leg-lengthening nude color have made these my go-to summer footwear this year.

Hello Framboise Rocksbox Perry Street Necklace

The necklace and earrings I'm wearing in this post are both pieces from my Rocksbox subscription. For all the details on Rocksbox, check out my review post here. If you're interested in signing up, you can use the code "helloframboisexoxo" to get a free month of jewels sent your way.

Below is a photo of me with my lovely and stylish sister-in-law, who gets to live in this beautiful city. She and her husband were such great hosts to Sean and me, especially given that I was still reeling from my hand injury and needing follow-up care. We can't wait to go back and visit again, injury-free.

I'll leave you with a last shot from the end of the sunset over the harbor. The colors were so vivid and beautiful!

For my fellow American readers, I hope you had a wonderful Independence Day weekend! You can shop my look in the photos below!

x, Tam

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Sunset in Perth

After exploring Brisbane, Sean and I headed north to Cairns, where we saw the Great Barrier Reef and my fingers had their unfortunate encounter with the boat ladder. The day after I had surgery, we hopped on a plane across the continent to Perth, where we visited Sean's wonderful sister (and seriously considered staying forever).

My activities were somewhat limited with my recent injury, but I could still enjoy the gorgeous weather and unbelievable beaches. The climate and natural beauty reminded me a lot of California, but with so many fewer people! Perth is a bustling city, but not too far away, the natural landscape feels untouched and like it goes on for ages. It felt almost surreal to be so far from home.

Sean's sister took us to delicious Clancy's Fish Pub on City Beach in Perth for our first night there. The food was so fresh, and the view over the water was perfect. After a hectic few days getting there, the relaxed Western Australia beaches were exactly the recharge we needed.

After dinner, we snapped some outfit photos and watched the sun set over the Indian Ocean. It was my first time seeing this ocean, and it was beautiful (now I just have to dip my toes into the Arctic Ocean to complete my list--not sure if I'll be doing that ever).

One more snap from my Instagram to show you how lovely and turquoise this water was by daylight when we arrived at the beach. I ran in and dipped my toes in the water right after Sean shot this pic.

Hope you've enjoyed this little glimpse at Perth! More to come soon.

x, Tam

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P.S. J.Crew's sale is on sale today only--50% off everything in their sale section! I ordered the Petite Bow-Shoulder Dress and this pattered Carrie Cami. I also noticed the perfect-for-summer leather Cypress sandals I wore in this post are a steal at $20 with code DAYTHREE.

Monday, March 16, 2015

Poolside

Sharing another vacation look with you on this gorgeous Monday. Although these photos were taken while I was in Florida, it was warm enough this weekend in Denver to spend a few hours by the pool (so crazy for March!). I'm gearing up for a crazy week at work this week as I prepare for another sunny getaway soon. Hope you had a lovely weekend!

Happy Monday!

x, Tam

Thursday, March 12, 2015

Evening Sun & Sequins

Easy dress + leopard print clutch + platform slides

I'm sharing another warm-weather look from last week today. I'm back at home now and already missing the salty air and perfect beach weather.

The dress I'm wearingwas another recent find at Express (currently on sale!). The combination of stretchy, wrinkle-proof jersey and the fun sequin detail makes for an easy transition between the beach and an evening out. For reference, I sized up to a small for a look that was still body-con, but not overly tight.

Hope you're having a lovely week!

x, Tam

Monday, March 9, 2015

Vacation Simple

Michael Kors Slim Runway Rose Gold + Rocksbox rings

Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars Classic White

I've been loving the everyday-comfy pieces that have been trending lately--simple tees, jeans, and classic tennies are so easy to wear. To make sure the look is more 2015 than mom-circa-1992, I like to keep my tees and jeans fitted and proportional, and I add layers and on-trend accessories for extra interest.

Speaking of fitted tees, I was thrilled when J.Crew started making some of their knits available in petite sizes. The scoop-neck tee I'm wearing here is available in petite and regular sizing, and the petite makes such a difference on me. Usually, my favorite tees are a bit too long, and the armholes and shoulders aren't quite where they ought to be on me. With this one, the proportions look just right on my frame, and the length doesn't require me to fold or tuck it at the bottom. I'm hoping they make even more knit styles available in petite sizing in future collections.

Hope you have a wonderful week!

x, Tam

P.S. Don't forget you can get a free month of designer jewels (like the pretty Wanderlust + Co. rings I'm wearing in this post) delivered to your door when you sign up for Rocksbox with my code: helloframboisexoxo. Check out my review post for more details on the program!

Thursday, March 5, 2015

Sun + Sand

Sean and I escaped the snow and cold earlier this week and made our way down to sunny Florida for a quick getaway with family and friends. The warm weather and humid air have been a welcome change from last week's back-to-back snowstorms in Denver.

It has been so nice to test out some of my new spring/summer gear and to pull out some older warm-weather favorites from the back of my closet. I've been loving the J.Crew sandals I'm wearing in these photos--they're comfy, on-trend, and slim enough to fit easily in my carry-on. I found a couple easy day-to-night dresses like the one I'm wearing here at Express recently, so it's been simple to go from the beach to dinner without too much fuss (a must when trying to relax on vacation!). My Panama hat is last season's, but I noticed the same version is available again this spring. I love how light and easy it is to wear, but mine is starting to look a little worse for the wear after getting tons of use last summer.

Hope you are having a great week! Follow me on Instagram to see the latest from my travels.

x, Tam

Monday, September 22, 2014

Orange + Gold

From the title of this post, you were probably expecting something a little more autumn-y than this outfit, but we have had record high temperatures in Denver over the last couple weeks. I'm getting as much mileage out of my summer clothes as I can while it lasts!

Hope you have a great week!

x, Tam