Saturday, May 4, 2013

Saturday at the Creperie










Sweater (similar), skirt (similar): Forever 21; Shoes: Target; Bag: Vintage Dooney and Bourke

Ben and I love to eat out and try new dishes and we make it a habit to check out new restaurants regularly. I once caught myself saying "I've always wanted to try that place..." about a steakhouse that was literally 10 minutes down the street and had received great reviews. Not to mention, they had insanely well-priced happy hour meals. I realized that saying "I've always wanted to try that..." or "I've always wanted to go there..." about a place in your own hometown is absolutely ridiculous. Just go. If it's ten minutes down the road, you don't have an excuse to spend three months, six months, a year, thinking "I've always wanted to try that." Now, whenever we hear of a new place, we're there within a week. I know too many people that have never tried a restaurant they've lived next to for ten years. 

We feel the same way about trying new drinks, weird foods, or bizarre recipes. As young people with very little obligation to anyone but ourselves, we have the freedom to taste test, try things, and spend our disposable income doing what makes us happy. Granted this isn't always the best way to go - we have a whole jar of nasty marmite in the cupboard that was barely touched because Ben had to try it. In many ways, it makes our lives a lot more fun. When you frequent the same restaurant every single Wednesday night for a year, there's little that pushes your boundaries or makes you think outside of your routine. When we try someplace new, it feels like we're going on a new, fresh date. And I can't say no to that, especially after four and a half years!

The above photos are from a creperie that just opened in town! We made it for opening weekend and enjoyed amazing savory and sweet crepes. Here's to new experiences!

22 comments

  1. First, you look really great, I love how you paired the heavy sweater with the lighter skirt to make a completely wearable look. You look great, and I love the tulips in the background!
    Secondly, what is that in the last picture?!
    Finally, I understand what you mean about the trying new restaurants thing. I often get in the habit of eating the same places over and over, but I recently moved to a new town, and have been forcing myself to actually go to new places and try new things. Luckily, it has resulted in finding some great new places that I otherwise wouldn't have found any other way!

    xoxo,

    Jaclyn
    Written in Fashion

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  2. This look is very nice, sweet and chic. I really love that brand of bags, Dooney & Bourke is an excellent brand! Regarding trying those restaurantes that are so close to home is so true. I have a restaurant 3 blocks away from our place and during all these years we never try it. Last weekend, we went and what a surprise! The food is amazing, and the people is amazing, and guess what? the owner of that restaurant lives in our building too lol..amazing! Thanks for sharing this..I have to share this too.
    You are great girl, have a beautiful weekend :)
    Elsey
    http://whisperingstyle.blogspot.com/

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  4. So beautiful. What a gorgeous bag

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  5. I love this outfit - such clean, elegant and classical lines :)

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  6. I love your little purse, it's so cute! And works great with that outfit. That crepe looks deeeelish!
    Nicole
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  7. very chic look. i love your sweater

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  8. I like such life! You look gorgeous, this midi skirt looks perfect on you!
    kisses)

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  9. I love this skirt and sweater combo on you, Kelsey! The crepe looks so yummy too. =)

    Avec Amber

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  10. Hi Love ^_^

    How you doing?

    This look is flawless. You are just awesome.

    Have a Lovely Weekend,

    Nicole

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  11. I am so in love with your D&B bag it's not funny. I have quite a few of them back in Australia but none of my bags are as gorgeous as yours! I want it :)
    Charlotte
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  12. Such a gorgeous, simple look! I adore you bag xxxx

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  13. Huge thanks for the post - it's the first time I've come across Dooney and Bourke! Amazing! x

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  14. so cute bag :)




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  15. I love the heathering of your sweater! The length of your skirt also looks so beautiful :)
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  16. Those tulips are beautiful! I love your blog; you always manage to post lovely outfits. x

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  17. I love this outfit because it is so simple yet classic. I love eating at crepes restaurants and trying all the new different foods!

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  18. I love that skirt, it is beautiful!

    --Allie
    http://lunavida23.blogspot.com/

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