LBS in San Francisco: Day 3

I started out Day 3 of my trip to San Fran in this area called Pacific Heights. It was really beautiful with tons of mazing designer shops, boutiques, sidewalk cafes and eateries. It was a beautiful day. This area reminded me of the Upper West Side in NYC. A quaint mix of residential and retail spaces.

We had brunch at this restaurant called The Grove. All the ingredients are super fresh and locally sourced. And the Lavender Lemonade Mimosa is like drinking heaven. Amazing.

For Day 3, I went with a ruffled top midi-dress that I found at vintage superstore Buffalo Exchange that I visited on Day 2. I topped it off with my usuals - leather jacket and Cambridge Satchel.

Love that the bottom part of this dress is mullet, so it's longer in the back. This silhouette is huge for spring.

The dress has this really amazing floral print and pleating. It's all in the details.

We stopped in at this fragrance shop called Le Labo. I love specialty boutiques that tell a story. 

Here, they make all their custom fragrances and complimentary products on premises. 

My friend Jumi rocked her cat eye shades. So fierce!

Next, we headed to the Embarcedero to see the pier and to stroll along the bay. Above is a pic of the Bay Bridge, beautiful to see around sunset.

Jumi and her bestie Alissa with a puppy named Bianca. So adorbs.

That was it for Day 3. Stay tuned for scenes from my last day in San Fran!

LBS in San Francisco: Day 2

Our second day in San Francisco was one of my faves. We had the entire day from morning until night to experience the beauty of the city. We started out by taking the bus from SoMa where we were staying to the Haight, which is an amazing neighborhood full of restaurants, cool cafes and the most fantastic vintage shopping.

This is my happy dance, once I found out we were going vintage shopping. Friday was a beautiful day so I broke out my new favorite maxi dress (the same Forever 21 one from this post), my leather jacket and my Cambridge Satchel. Brace yourself, you'll be seeing alot of both throughout these posts. I only traveled with a carry-on, don't judge.

The jewels on the right are new ones I scored from H&M on our shopping trip the day before. I'm in love with the chainlink bracelet and ring.

Purchased both for under $25 combined. Gotta love H&M.

Jumi and I did alot of colorblocking on Friday. We kept getting stopped on the street. If it wasn't for our bright dresses and bright accessories, it was for our natural hair. "Are you guys from here? You're not from here are you?" Not gonna lie, I enjoyed the attention!

We got off the bus at Haight & Ashbury and were surrounded by thrift shops and cutesy cafes. I was in heaven.

We had lunch at this latin fusion restaurant called Cha Cha Cha. We had BBQ wings, fried plantains, jerk chicken & sangria. Four things I never thought I'd consume altogether. It changed my life. 

After lunch, we wandered down the street to this really cool record store called Amoeba Music. If you're a music head, or really into vinyls, this place is a must-see.

 

Overall, I had a blast in The Haight. Definitely my kinda neighborhood. 

Great eats, great shopping and amazing people. Definitely coming back here.

LBS in San Francisco: Day 1

So a few weeks ago, I was sitting in my apartment in NYC after having been incredibly frustrated on the train ride home from work. I nearly had a panic attack on the train platform after witnessing some less than appropriate behavior (yes it involved a homeless man without...pants) and it dawned on me that it was high time for a weekend getaway. I've been meaning to explore more of the US, as my idea of "getaway" is normally beachside on an island far far away. Anyway,  I had recently heard amazing things about San Francisco. For a techie like me with an affinity for sunny days and amazing food, it seemed like a dream. So, just like that I booked a roundtrip ticket and here I am a few weeks later!

Sometimes, you just have to take out some time for yourself to reflect and to explore. I happen to have a good friend Jumi who's from San Fran and, on a whim, she decided to be my unofficial tour guide and take the weekend off to come chill with old friends and rediscover her hometown.

So far, I'm incredibly impressed with the city. The people here are really friendly. Everyone greets you with a smile and the intensity of the sun here is enough to make you forget about your woes. The city is full of these amazing hills and I've heard it's a foodies paradise (duh! that's me).

We're staying at the InterContinental San Francisco. The views from this hotel are just...breathtaking. It's right in the heart of SoMa and really close to amazing shopping at Union Street.

I opted for a nice flowy maxi since it was pretty warm upon arrival. I topped it off with my vintage leather jacket and my Cambridge Satchel for a pop of color.

After shopping, we headed to this area called The Marina and grabbed drinks at The Tipsy Pig.

So far, I'm enjoying what San Fran has to offer. More pics & updates soon!

Have you ever been to San Francisco? Any recommendations? Let me know!