P.S. Get ready for a lengthy and picture heavy entry :)
:: Outfit Details ::
Navy Asymmetrical Shell (old) :: Woo, similar here
Peachy Prim Lace Skirt :: c/o Sugarlips
M.A.C. Clutch in Yellow :: Rebecca Minkoff
Round Tortoise Sunglasses (old) :: D&G, similar here
Yellow Leaf Print Scarf :: H&M, similar here
Cobalt Faux Suede Flats (old) :: H&M, similar here
The thing about this Sugarlips skirt is that it's really lightweight and layered. It makes a great summer skirt because it keeps you cool and cute at the same time! I actually wore it for a second time to have brunch/get coffee (pictured above) but this time, opted not to wear a scarf (too hot!) and went with a short sleeve basic tee and some accessories to spruce it up!
:: Outfit Details ::
Totally Turnlock Helena Tote :: Marc by Marc Jacobs, similar
Basic Black Tee :: Forever21
Bangles :: Forever21 & T+J Designs
Turquoise Bead Necklace :: Francesca's, similar here
Can I also share with you how awesome Portola Coffee Lab is? A friend and I had been looking to go together but either could never go when they were open OR just could never find a time to go with one another. I decided to drag the friendboy, along with his sis (she is quite the coffee fiend herself) to try this.
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| Kyoto Technique |
So many gadgets and Japanese coffee "chemistry" equipment! This was one of a few different brewing/drip coffee techniques.
Baristas actually wear lab coats while creating the perfect coffee.
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| Siphon Technique |
Siphon method. That light lamp underneath gets that water boiling QUITE hot!
Once the water boils, it rise to the top part of the glass (where it is now empty). The barista will then add freshly ground coffee into the top, stir, the remove the entire apparatus from the heat lamp. He'll then cool it down by wrapping an ice cold towel around the base, as the coffee then gets filtered and siphoned back down into the bottom.
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| Left to Right: Soy latte (yes, with latte art), Kyoto style Black Coffee, Iced Soy Latte |
Do you have a favorite coffee spot? What's your favorite thing to wear for weekend brunch/coffe runs?
