Thursday, August 27, 2009

back to school, not so cool (but food will always make things better)


acne shirt, vintage skirt, thrifted oxfords

I started out the day wearing something completely different but first I spilled ketchup on my vintage blouse and two hour later I snagged my green skirt on a branch. When you add that to the frustrations I'm facing with getting into a certain class today was just not my day. As I stated the last post, the comments and emails have made me feel so much better and I appreciate everyone's love and words of encouragement!

So I changed my clothes and tried to start the day afresh. After all, all I can really do at this point is keep my chin up and hope for the best since there is always a bright side to every misfortune. My favorite shirt always knows how to make me feel better (and somehow magically never stains considering my perpetual clumsiness) tucked into a vintage tweed skirt (with pockets!!) and lace-up oxfords. Very 60s college student, no? I wonder if they had these problems getting into classes 40 years ago. Oh, just lost track of where I was going again. Is my stream of consciousness too tiring?

(Looking at pictures of food also comforts me in times of need so here are some shots from Tartine in San Francisco!)

chocolate chip cookie from Tartine Bakery

Tartine Bakery usually has ridiculous lines out the door but we lucked out this time around although we still had to wait a while for our food. We started out with a nice big cookie while we waited for our food since there's never anything wrong with dessert before a meal! Don't believe old wives tales (or tell my mom that I said this)!

quiche from Tartine Bakery

My pick: a slice of quiche. At first I wondered if I should have gone with two slices but one was definitely enough. Mine had crème fraîche, local eggs, ham, and various herbs. So filling and perfectly flaky! There was also a vegetarian option with tomatoes which I will try eventually for sure.

spicy turkey sandwich from Tartine Bakery

His pick: a pressed spicy turkey sandwich. What's inside escapes me but I'm sure you can look at their menu online (I can't open pdfs here, pfft). He ended up super full and still had to take a slice home! Definitely something you can share with someone else.

41 comments:

Myy said...

your outfit is beautiful and all the food look dellllicious!!!!!

Laura Gerencser said...

Lovely outfit!!!

Karafina said...

very 60's college! i love it.. so fresh and the muted color palette is easy on the eyes.

oh i love tartine.. i could eat there everyday.. the mini pies are TDF!

Damsels said...

those shoes are too freakin perfect

MICHELLE said...

You look so adorable. If only girls still dressed like that these days...everyday would be an occasion!

Jade said...

aw so sweet, i love the color combination. so simple, but perfect! hope your day got better :) xxx

Terry said...

Filling? But the portions look soooo tiny! Hm. Anyhow, yay food porn! NOMNOM

Kuro said...

Beautiful pictures. May I ask what camera you're using? (for the tartine pics)

(:

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Freddie said...

Congrats on the refinery mention- very cool! Foodie blogs are one of my new obsessions so I especially love when I get a dose of food and fashion in a single post ;)

Hazel said...

YOU HAVE THE BEST PHOTOS OF FOOOOD

Nadia Kamballa said...

love ur outfit and hairdo... and ur food pics make me HUNGRY!! ^_^

http://nadiakamballa.blogspot.com

Sophia said...

love how clothes can make you feel better! wearing my favorite dress feels like home!

fashionispoison said...

dude. salivatiiiiiiiiiing.

i love food!

Phyllis said...

ahh, i love those shoes!

http://foradelicatefew.blogspot.com

Sarah Alaoui said...

love the outfit--so classic.

Tartine is amazing.

ALLAROUNDEVE said...

jummy

Antonio Barros said...

You look amazing! The pictures are great!!!

I want to try this quiche! It looks delicious!!!!!

the singular

THE CAT'S MIU said...

mm, food.

great fresh outfit. white looks so so good on you!

Carissa said...

lol. I like your title ;p so true. and your outfit is marvelous, simple yet so chic. love your shoes :D

Lindsey said...

Lovely outfit, I love cut out oxfords!

little peach vintage said...

The oxfords are amazing! What a smart outfit!

Anonymous said...

they all already said it but you're adorable. the best part is your happy little face! Love your b-to-the-l.o.g. Favorite in my RSS feeds now, thx to R29!

Luxe. said...

I seriously love your style, so cute/chic. Your blog always makes me hungry!!.x

WJ said...

Followed you over from Refinery 29 and I am bummed I hadn't read your blog sooner, love your style and the foodie pictures are amazing, keep it up!

Anonymous said...

adorable casual-cute outfit, i love it!

ADECADENTTHING said...

hope you feel alot better annabel!

i absolutely love quiche!!

Emilie said...

The situation with your blouse/skirt is extremely unfortunate, however, I absolutely love the second outfit, it's sick. Also, hope things work out with your class!


Emilie

Jenny Cindy said...

What a pretty outfit! And I absolutely adore your hair - it's so shiny and soft looking.

Yum, the food look delicious - especially the sandwich.

SC said...

your oxfords are adorable. i'm still jealous of other people's thifting skills ):

yummy food pics as usual :3

Thom said...

You dress very well. Your look is age appropriate and sophisticated.

Lolita said...

i LOVE your blog..

yay for fashion + food!!!

Maya said...

great photos, love the shoes. I love Acne!!!(the brand...:-))

the food looks delicious!
xx

http://plasticflowerpeople.blogspot.com

Raver Ria said...

OMG
I'm salivating over my keyboards! I think I'll go and feed my face now ;)

Anonymous said...

beautiful outfit. that food looks so good.

Cool_Liquid said...

Luv the look and luv the food ! and ketchup on the snow-white shirt is so-oh-me :D hehe, at least I know Im not alone!

Autour de toi said...

You are always lovely, I like so much your style, I know you from Chictopia, you're one of the best for me.

I love your pictures too.

I follow you!

;)

Anonymous said...

yea im going crazy trying to figure out my schedule... still waitlisting in 2 classes! good luck with yours! btw, i am selling some clothes and accessories as well as handmade crochet goodies here: apricotbabybaby.etsy.com. check it out!

Mariona said...

Amazing Oxfords, very elegant !!

Justin said...

i recently visited tartine for the first time, and now i'm dying to go back

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