Monday, June 6, 2011

Murals, Treats, and Sunshine

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So, after Japantown we headed over to an area that had a lot of different suggested locations all within walking distance, which was nice. also, tons of cool murals. I think this is my favourite mural I've ever seen because of the cool, simple sketchy looks and faded colours. reminds me of a woodblock....or if Dr. Suess did woodblocks.

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Thanks to my lovely friend emma, who wrote this address on my blog, we found 826 valencia, one of the most vague-hype combos ever. everyone who talks about it is all like " you just have to go, but I can't tell you anything"....so......I guess I won't say anything either, but I hope it's not too blasphemous to post some pictures? definitely GO if you have the chance, it's super fun!

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Next, we walked on over to Tartine at Ryan's Uncle's suggestion, and waited in a huge line for like 30 minutes for pastries. So glad it was worth it. they were excellent quality. we split an eclaire and a lemon creme tart.
Now, mind you, we had just come from Japantown where we got stuffed, and then ate some pastries here, so at this point I could hardly move comfortably, and luckily we heard there was a park nearby where we thought we'd stroll to and lie on the grass for a while.
Little did we know that this little park christened Delores was actually a teeming hipster disneyland with hardly a couple square feet open to sit down on. it was insane! I can't believe I didn't take a picture. I did video it though. I looked like a crowd for woodstock, except a different kind of uniform, and there was no focus of entertainment anywhere, just hangin' out. nuts.

After giving our tummy's a break, we walked over to Bi-Rate creamery for the most incredible ice cream I have ever had, and probably will ever have. ev.er. holy crap you guys. they had the coolest most unique flavours, and the texture was so good. I'm not even that into ice cream, but I am telling you this stuff was unreal. I got brown sugar with ginger caramel swirls, and honey lavender. Ryan got roasted banana, balsamic strawberry, and salted caramel.

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I found two vintage 60's skirts here and paid by the pound!

Well, that's all for now:) Thanks so much for reading, your support means the world<3

dress: vintage/ etsy
cardigan: thrifted
oxfords: thrifted
sunglasse: forever 21

16 comments:

  1. Sounds like so much fun. Those ice cream flavors are awesome!!

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  2. awesome photos, such a lovely blog :)

    ceeharvey.blogspot.com

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  3. Very cute dress and I love the background in the first couple of pics!

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  4. Your dress is the cutest print, and I love the neckline!

    x
    www.lostinthehaze.com

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  5. Brown sugar ice cream?! I never knew this was an actual thing until right now, but OH MY GOSH I want to try some! Also, your outfits from this trip just get cuter and cuter!

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  6. I love your blog! And that ice cream looks delicious!

    - S from Following the Walkers

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  7. Wow these photos are great. It looked like you had a very fun amazing day. Your outfit is so adorable, I love it. xx

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  8. you found some of my favity fave spots in the city!

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  9. thanks for your comment!
    I love those hats,too!
    All my winter photos are with those <3

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  10. looks like an awesome daytrip! the icecream looks so yummy, and once again i'm in love with the dress you're wearing :)

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  11. These photos are awesome. The one of you standing in front of the mural is my favorite. Adorable blog btw - first time reading. Certainly not the last!

    Jen
    houseofjeffers.blogspot.com

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  12. beautiful photos :) looks like an amazing day!

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  13. great photos. it looks like you had an amazing time. 826 valencia sounds amazing, judging from the photographs you posted. if i am ever in the area, i will have to go check it out. love your outfit as well - you have an amazing fashion sense.

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  14. You are making me so homesick. I live right by bi rite and my room mate works at 826. Damn you hit up all the good spots. That ice cream is Soooo good. You look so perfectly San Franciscan in your sweet vintage dress and cardigan.
    X

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