Stripes, Skinnies, + Trenches

Club Monaco Striped t-shirt, J.Brand skinnies (I cut the bottoms), H&M trench coat (seriously obsessing for this one too), Miu Miu bag (old but similar here), Custom La Mer watch, Christian Louboutin Pigalle heels, Ray Ban sunnies, Dana Rebecca Lauren Joy, Giles + Brothers Railroad Spike Pave bracelet

beauty:: Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie lipstick in Call The Shots

photography by Molly Miller

I have been missing in action the last week! Taking care of a 10  month old is no joke. While I thought I would have loads of time to catch up on work and blog posts, I was wrong. Play, feed, nap, change, bath, and repeat leaves little time for anything other than full focus on that sweet little girl. I must be honest, since the launch of STTS I have been “full throttle” so a little r&r was very welcomed. I feel terrible that I haven’t done one thing for the blog but everyone needs a little vacay!

Since I barely had time to wash my face in the morning I kept my dressing simple. Keeping it easy in my books means a t-shirt, jeans, and messy hair. Since I am so inspired by the european minimalist look I have been filling my closet with basic staples. One staple that I have clung to over the years – a trench coat. There is nothing quite like the classic look. Everyone from Jackie Onassis to Kate Moss has rocked it and it can easily be adopted to your look too! If you don’t have a trench I highly recommend investing in one this year! I wear mine through each season and it always pulls a simple look together. If you are in the market for a trench check out this selection at Nordstroms or this one at Shopbop. I absolutely love the color of this Topshop version and the simplicity and cut of this Alice & Olivia.

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Club Monaco Striped t-shirt, J.Brand skinnies (I cut the bottoms), H&M trench coat (seriously obsessing for this one too), Miu Miu bag (old but similar here), Custom La Mer watch, Christian Louboutin Pigalle heels, Ray Ban sunnies, Dana Rebecca Lauren Joy, Giles + Brothers Railroad Spike Pave bracelet

beauty:: Bare Minerals Marvelous Moxie lipstick in Call The Shots

Dallas Travel // Tea at Taschen

scroll through the gallery to see more photos from the amazing Tea at Taschen

I am not shy when it comes to my love for London. One of my favorite things I have done there? Having afternoon tea at the acclaimed Berkeley Hotel’s Prêt-à-Portea. Everything from the tea itself, to the china, to the pettifors, to the fashion, to the thought and atmosphere. It was all a complete dream! I would absolutely love to live in London and would move there tomorrow if I could but since moving isn’t in my near future, Dallas just got the next best thing – Tea at Taschen. Last week I was lucky enough to preview this new experience. Tea at Taschen is exactly what I have been waiting for in Dallas! I 100% love and appreciate the English and European cultures and often feel bored in Dallas. Not because Dallas isn’t amazing, because it is, but because the culture across the pond is just so exciting to me.

Tea time has always been such a novelty to me. Women in their best outfits catching up over fine tea and bite size sandwiches. The entire idea is so romantic and one I have always wanted to regularly participate in. Now, I can! The Tea at Taschen is chosen by the very knowledgable tea connoisseur Sean Corocoran. He had us trying all of the most exquisite and delectable teas from Egypt, India, and Japan. My favorite? The Coconut Assam from India. It was so delightful and refreshing, everyone at the table couldn’t’ stop talking about it. As for the decor – the beautiful table and food are the child conceived from the masterminds, Executive Chef Jaco Smith and Executive Pastry Chef Ruben Torano. Jaco explained how he researched, night on end, for the proper china to use and dishes to serve. He sourced these beautiful tea glasses you see below from Australia. The man is serious about his tea time and I fully appreciate that. You can definitely feel the entire experience has been well thought out and prepared to the very last detail. His smoked salmon rillette and goat cheese cucumber brioche were so delicious you couldn’t just stop at one.

So, if I can’t live in London, I can experience my Prêt-à-Portea tea right here in Dallas. The food, tea, fashion, and ambiance are so similar that I really don’t feel like I am missing out. Next time you want a nice afternoon treat with the girls or a fun place to celebrate your birthday, don’t forget about Tea at Taschen. You can book the entire room (seats up to 16) or reserve two spots for communal tea. Whatever you do, will surly be an experience for the books! Oh, and if the above weren’t enough to get you and your girlfriends to go for a spot of tea, the Joule is also offering 10% off any books in the library. Fashion + tea, I mean… can you think of anything more perfect for an afternoon?

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