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Bohemian by the Bay

A life + style guide for the modern bohemian woman

Archives for June 2016

Best Workout Studio in Nob Hill

June 28, 2016

I usually don’t do too many fitness related posts on my blog, but working out is such a big part of my life, so I love to share my thoughts with you all! As most of you know, I live in the Nob Hill neighborhood in SF, which is great for it’s proximity to work. Another perk of living on Nob Hill is the abundance of workout studios here. There’s Core40, Moxie, and a few others that I have not tried.

When a boutique studio called Uforia Studios approached me, I was very interested in trying out their classes. Uforia has three types of classes: Revolutions (cycle), GRIT (a mix of weights and HIIT), and Hip Hop (dance). I am a HUGE fan of the Rev and GRIT classes. By doing both of these classes together, you can definitely get a good mix of cardio and strength training- two essentials every girl needs to get and stay in shape.

What I like most about Uforia besides their motto (#embracethesweat) is the approachability of the staff and the atmosphere that the studio provides. Although there are some regulars, there are always new people coming in to try the classes, so you don’t feel like an outsider. The instructors are young, fun, and sometimes silly, yet they are able to give you a GREAT workout. That mix of approachability and toughness is hard to find in group fitness classes sometimes, but Uforia has it! Give this studio a try if you are in the SF area and get ready to embrace the sweat!

Love,
Lauren

PC: Melanie Ulrich

*Thanks to Uforia Studios for giving me the true Uforia experience and partnering with me on this post.

Use the code “BBTB” for your first Uforia class FREE!

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Wrap Maxi Skirt

June 27, 2016

This weekend was absolutely beautiful in the city. It was in the high 70’s all weekend, the Pride festival was in full affect and the sun was shining. Weekends like these make me love living in this city. On Saturday, I explored around Japantown for the first time since moving here with my friend Shikha. Although I have tasted a mean Korean BBQ in Japantown, I’ve never taken the time to walk around there. We went to a few shops and wandered in Crown & Crumpet, the CUTEST tea shop I’ve ever seen. I was dressed for the part with a long wrap skirt I picked up from the Amour Vert event earlier this week.

I paired the wrap skirt with my black lace-up wedges, a light sea foam green colored tank and a really useful black tote from Charming Charlie. This wrap skirt is such a great summer staple- the length is midi (so in), the fabric allows for great movement, and this skirt itself it is cut from the highest quality Mulberry silk.

Amour Vert (means GREEN LOVE in French… swoon) is such a great brand. I’ve fallen in love with their unique styles and the way they go about sustainable fashion with non toxic dyes, sensuous fabrics and innovative techniques. If you haven’t checked out their Hayes Valley store, be sure to pop in!

Love,
Lauren

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Tagged: amour vert, dressy, Japantown, outfit, skirt, wrap skirt

Ziggit x Bohemian by the Bay

June 24, 2016

As many of you know, last weekend I headed to Clark, Colorado (outside of Steamboat) for our annual family Father’s Day trip. One of the main activities my family likes to do outdoors is hike, so that is how we spent the last day in Steamboat. Hiking is such a great way to get exercise and relieve stress. For our hike, I packed along my hand-dandy Herschel backpack, and dressed it up with some fun pins I got from Ziggit. These pins are such a fun way to express yourself, and I love how you can pin them on just about anything without punching holes! I chose the letters to spell “WILD”, because that’s how I feel when I’m outdoors and in nature.

If you all are looking for hikes around Steamboat, Colorado, I highly recommend this hike. It was around Pearl Lake, which is often referred to as the “hidden gem” of all the lakes in Steamboat. The fresh breeze from the lake is a definite relief from the heat in the summer time.

Hope you guys are liking all of my pictures from back home! These are the last of them 🙁

Love,
Lauren

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P.S. You all can use the code: 10bythebay to get Buy 3 get 1 Free at Ziggit!

*Thanks to Ziggit for sponsoring this post! Your support keeps blogs like mine running 🙂

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Tagged: backpack, Herschel, hike, pins, Ziggit

Floral Maxi Dress

June 24, 2016

If you haven’t already noticed a trend in my recent posts, it’s been of the maxi dress. I absolutely love this trend- I would definitely wear one everyday to work if I could. Maxi dresses are the perfect mix of chic and free-spirited. Not to mention they are extremely comfortable and breezy (if you know what I mean). One of my favorite picks this season is a floral print maxi, like the one I am wearing here from Sheinside. I like this website for trendy, seasonal pieces.

I photographed this outfit in Hayes Valley, so naturally I explored and shopped around after the shoot. The pink wall above is supposedly one of the most photographed walls in SF (copying the pink wall at Paul Smith on Melrose, perhaps?). It’s located at Miette, a cute pastry shop in Hayes Valley. Have a peek and snap some pics here like I did!

Love,
Lauren

Photos: Lisha Wang

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Hello lovely, I’m Lauren! A twenty-something year old blogger, consultant and creative living in San Francisco. Follow along for musings on fashion, food and much more in California and beyond.

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