Bohemian by the Bay

A life + style guide for the modern bohemian woman

Black OTS Long Sleeve Top

A good way to transition the off the shoulder trend into fall is with a long sleeve top. I got this one from Simple Retro, a new clothing brand with some really cute retro-chic pieces. For a brisk summer San Francisco day at the Embarcadero Farmer’s Market, I paired this OTS long sleeve with a long, flow-y maxi skirt, some gladiator sandals, and a wide brim hat. This is a great weekend casual bohemian-chic outfit that is good for walking around all day and warm enough for San Francisco summers!

I love popping down to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday’s to pick up some fresh ingredients for dinner and weekday meals. There are some world class bakers, cheese connoisseurs, coffee roasters, vegetable growers, hummus makers, and everything in between. Jack and I bought some cheddar and bacon biscuits to share on the way back home 🙂

What are some of you all’s favorite weekend activities? Comment below, I would love to know!

Love,
Lauren

Photos: Jack Van Leeuwen

Bracelets: Sashka Co.

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Coffee on Polk Street

One of my favorite activities on a slow and rainy day is to go to a coffee shop to work on my blog (aka snap some pics of my latte, jk… maybe). In all seriousness, I love the atmosphere that coffee shops in San Francisco have. Some are filled with entrepreneurs working on their next projects, some are filled with people in deep conversation. But one thing that they all have in common is great coffee. Let me tell you, living in SF for two years has taught me a few things about good coffee. I will definitely have to take you all on a tour of my favorite coffee shops in the city in one of my blog posts. For this post, I went to Saint Frank Coffee on Polk Street. They are known for their Macadamia Almond Milk Latte. Just read that again. SO good. Their super minimal and trendy interior isn’t too bad on the eyes, either.

I brought only a few things to the coffee shop with me, as I just wanted to have casual conversation with my boyfriend Jack or listen to some soft music and peruse Instagram. One of the items I brought was my Sudio Sweden earphones, classic beauties they are. The rose gold details get me every time and they actually stay in your ear with customized in-ear sleeves! The headphones came in a small leather case, which is great for keeping them clean and untangled in my overflowing purse. Overall, I would say they are a necessity if you are looking to invest in some unique designer earphones.

Other items I packed were my phone, cause duh, my wallet, and RayBan sunnies that I am currently obsessed with. Not much but sometimes thats all you need.

While writing this blog post, I actually thought of one of my next posts- exploring all of my fav coffee shops in SF! What do ya’ll think?

Love,
Lauren

*Use the code Bohemian15 for 15% off all Sudio Sweden orders!

Best Weekend Hikes in SF

If there’s one weekend activity that I would do every weekend if I could, it’s hike. Being from Colorado, I am very fond of the outdoors. And very fond is an understatement. Part of the reason I moved to California was to explore new landscapes and see what the state has to offer. I haven’t been disappointed thus far.

Last weekend, Jack and I went on a hike in Muir Woods near Mt. Tamalpais. We hiked the Matt Davis trail from the Mountain Inn to the Westpoint Inn and back. It was a bit of a large hill on the way up (only uphill, actually) so your booty definitely gets a workout. I wore my new Vince & Vic yoga pants, which are actually great for hiking since they are thick and provide great coverage. I love the mesh inserts as well, sorta like these. This trend is popping up everywhere!

Some of you may be asking, how does a native Colorado girl know what are the best places to hike in SF? Well let me tell you, I’ve got my sources… And my friend Alex gave me the best Refinery29 article I’ve ever read. Here are some of my recommendations:

1. Stinson Beach- haven’t done this one yet, but anything with the word “beach” in it- count me in!

2. Westpoint Inn to Mountain Inn- this is the one we did this weekend. The views from the Westpoint Inn are incredible and the hike up really works your booty.

3. Land’s End to Ocean Beach- if you have people visiting from our of town that enjoy nature, this hike needs to be at the top of your list. The cliff views are stunning.

4. Tennessee Valley Trail to Pelican Inn- a bit of a longer hike, but my favorite I have been on so far. The Pelican Inn has such a yummy brunch so you can fill up before the hike back. Ocean views that will make your heart jump too 🙂

5. Pfeiffer Falls Trailhead- down in Big Sur, but another one of my favs that hugs the coastline. A must if you are down in that area.

Let me know if ya’ll know of any more that I can add to this list!

Love,
Lauren

PC: Jack my Adventure Buddy

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Retreat at The Bay Club

I had one of the best Fridays I’ve had in a while last Friday. I spent the entire day at The Bay Club Redwood Shores in Redwood City, about an hour drive south of San Francisco for a day of rejuvenation. And let me tell you, I needed it; between full-time work and blogging, I don’t have much downtime. The itinerary of the day was as follows: tour, yoga, post yoga smoothie, facials, relaxing by the pool, eating and shopping! It was hard to pick a favorite activity, but considering how much I love to eat, mine would probably the eating part. We ate at their Seventy-Seven restaurant in the club for lunch and the food was great- I would have to say the shrimp tacos took the cake. Here’s a little peek inside what The Bay Club has to offer…

What I like about The Bay Club is that there is something for everyone- whether you want a place to meet or work for business, let your kids play (or be babysat!), exercise by yourself or in a group, play tennis/squash, swim, eat, etc. The Club just has it all. Definitely pay this club a visit if you are in the area to see what they have to offer!

Love,
Lauren

PC: Alicia Hotson of

*Big thanks to The Bay Club for hosting such a fabulous event!

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