Bucket List Item #16

 Lovelies,

 When I was ten years old, I wanted to be an architect. In part, I was inspired by the documentary on Frank Gehry, a quirky Canadian architect whose use of metal and glass turned the industry on its head. In the documentary, a few of his major works are highlighted, The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao being one of them. After waiting for years, I finally got to visit! I tried to take photos of the most interesting structural aspects of the building, including the varying angles of the sheet metal, as well as the glass panels in the interior.

The museum hosted several temporary exhibitions while we visited, one being the Riotous Baroque exhibition. This installation presented questionably- themed modern day pieces alongside Baroque-era pieces to emphasize the shock value of the Baroque pieces when they were originally released. This was unlike any other exhibition I had ever visited; the way the curator designed the layout of the floor was fascinating.

While visiting art museums, I like to look as artsy as possible. I attempted to do so by combining the colorful striped scarf with a basic striped shirt. I think it provides some great contrast and color to the monochromatic blue base (jeans and blazer). I finished the look with brand new Converse (there's something about the fresh, white rubber accents that makes me feel so pulled together), and my J. Crew schoolboy blazer.  

XOXO,

Em

Notes on the Outfit-

- J. Crew Schoolboy Blazer in Navy 

- Madewell Striped Shirt

- Michel LeBrun Scarf (I purchased this at a small boutique in my town. The designer is based in Paris and makes incredible scarfs! You can shop for some of them here. The site is in progress, but it should be back up soon).

- Abercrombie Jeans

- Longchamp 'Le Pliage' Tote

- Converse

- Dogeared Necklace

The City of Brotherly Love

Lovelies,

Without question, this outfit is one of my favorites for the summer. Lately, I've had fun combining different textures to create a multi-dimensional look. I especially love the chiffon skirt, as it is both youthful and gives the outfit added movement. The leather accents add an earthy and polished touch.

These pictures were taken at Logan Square in Philadelphia, near our hotel. Since it was my first time visiting the city, my mom and I decided to explore several "districts", including Rittenhouse Square and Museum Parkway. I loved Philadelphia's unique charm and historic nature. 

Rittenhouse Square, which gives a nod to Manhattan's Upper East Side, houses trendy boutiques and restaurants, both of which surround a green and luscious park with fountains and walking paths. I was especially impressed with The Dandelion (a trendy and innovative gastropub with an entire room dedicated to man's best friend, lovingly nicknamed the Dog Room), as well as the four story Anthropologie situated in the historic Drexel house.

Museum Parkway is home to many of the city's premier museums, including The Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Barnes Foundation and The Rodin Museum. I spent nearly an entire day in the Museum of Art, exploring the fantastic Impressionist collection as well as the extensive number of european and asian artifacts. My favorite piece in the museum was a panel of stained glass taken from Saint Chapelle in Paris. 

Happy Fourth of July! I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday,

Em

Notes on the outfit-

- J. Crew Baseball Tee

- American Apparel Chiffon Skirt 

- Madewell Shoes and Ring

- Longchamp Long Handle 'Le Pliage' Tote

Saturdays

Lovelies,

 

I wish I could describe how truly uncomfortable it is to shoot a blog post in a bustling college town on a Saturday afternoon. If I could compare it to something equally mortifying, it would sort of feel like running around New York City in a giant ostrich costume. (Even though I haven't done this, I can imagine that it's probably pretty uncomfortable). Regardless of my discomfort, I asked my mom to grab her camera while we were getting coffee at Mishka's café and photograph this look. I might have gotten some crazy looks and inquisitive stares, but I'm so happy the way the photos turned out! :)

Although some may say that Davis is a boring town, I completely disagree. Although it's easy to feel trapped by the small town feel, there's still plenty to do downtown. For example, you can go see a indie film at the Varsity (past favorites include Silver Linings Playbook and The Artist), followed by a stop at Mishka's for chai and bready croissants. If you're into shops off the beaten path, you can visit Newsbeat for French Vogue and Choward's Violet gum. If you need to shop, you can rely off of Riki for suede black pumps and trendy french bags. Then, there's Zia's... my favourite sandwich shop and Italian deli on the planet (I especially love their rosemary panini).

 It's safe to say that there's never a reason to be bored Downtown. ;)

Lately, I've been incorporating a lot of color into my day-to-day outfits. At first, I was afraid color-blocking would look childish, but it has steadily grown on me. I especially love my lemon yellow jacket from J. Crew. With it's bright color and gold button accents, it has to be one of my favorite pieces in my closet.

Notes on the outfit-

J. Crew Jacket

Madewell Sweater

J. Crew Bracelet

Abercrombie and Fitch Jeans

Longchamp Bag

J. Crew Jelly Flats

Versace Glasses

XOXO,

Em