a couple of weeks ago, i took my camera with me on a typical afternoon in the grand lake neighborhood of oakland. it’s the place where i’ve lived for the past few years, and i love that i am within walking distance of so many special places. so when ugg australia asked me if i’d like to share a little glimpse into a day in my life, i happily obliged and snapped these photos for a guest post on their tumblr blog. i’ve partnered up with the brand for a series of guest posts throughout the year, and while it’s a tumblr-centric project, i just couldn’t help but share some of the photos from the post here on my main blog. just be sure to check out the ugg australia tumblr for my original post!
p.s. if you’re curious what i’m wearing: bonlook jungle chic glasses, j.crew dress, vintage shoes from pretty penny, fieldguided endless summer tote.
first stop: brunch at the grand tavern. the restaurant is in an old craftsman style house complete with a front and back patio, so you always feel right at home.
then a quick trip to walden pond books for some used book shopping.
and of course, we had to stop by morcom rose garden to lay in the sun and read books. as you know from previous posts, this is a favorite weekend haunt.
and we finished off the evening with a fancy cocktail from boot & shoe service! i got the ‘monk’s garden’ which was so herbal and fruity and refreshing!
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these pictures are so lovely & romantic!
gorgeous pics!
i love your outfit :)
this is simple, but so amazing.
the place you live looks lovely….
Looks and sounds like an afternoon well spent enjoying life’s simple pleasures. :-)
beautiful dress!!!!
Erin, you live in the prettiest place! <3 and I am completely in love with your phone case!
x
Lost in the Haze: a Fashion Photography Blog
Love the pics, and your perfect summer stripe dress.
crazily enough, i have the same dress, tote, AND cat iphone case in white! needless to say: super cute. :)
adorable!
Bises,
monkeyshines
Nice photos! <3
Ahh I was just in Oakland last weekend and I think we went to the Grand Lake area because my friend (who lives there) kept joking that there really isn’t a “grand lake” it’s just a combination of two street names. Wish I could have stayed longer to really check things out :)
oh yeah! i saw your post! maybe next time you’ll have to check out my hood. it’s a pretty cute little spot that has definitely grown on me more and more over the years!
Love the summery pics.
You look simple, elegant, cool and beautiful.
Those are some magical photographs! Looks so lovely!!
-Britney of Lemonwood and Honey
Such a perfect summer day! I love your classic striped dress! I’m pretty sure my perfect day off would also involve soft-hued fancy cocktails and reading in the sunshine. Two of my favourites, for suresies.
I’m still so envious of your kitty cat phone case. It’s truly excellent. I just did a Moonrise Kingdom themed outfit on my blog, take a look! I thought you might like it, haha.
That photo of the books is beautiful!
Becky
xx
Great photos – looks like a good day!
xo Jennifer
These photos are beautiful. Seems like a cute neighborhood, looks like I’ll have to come check it out!
you look amazing, and this pretty much looks like the perfect day :)
You look amazing, and this looks like the perfect day!
I am in love with your blog, the photos are stunning! Now i am craving summer, but where i am its the middle of winter :(
Anna
beautiful outfit! the dress is great!
beautiful photographs
Love the photos! I especially like your phone case, where is it from? It’s adorable!
Gorgeous photos! We are jealous of this gorgeous weather in Ireland!
XO
i’m moving to the lake merritt area soon, and this post has me even more excited! i love boot & shoe service
a perfect day…