The Day Before

For weeks now I have been addicted to Sundance Channels' Full Frontal Fashion shows that featured fashion documentaries such as Lagerfeld Confidential and Marc Jacobs & Louis Vuitton. Documentaries that allowed an inside look on how fashion Gods work. But my favorite show is The Day Before. The Day Before is simply what it is, it's a chance to witness what goes on before the lights of the runway dims and the fashion show starts. It is a story of all the chaos and overwhelming adrenaline rush of the people who works behind the scenes. The genius conceptions of legendary designers to the hands of a perfect atelier to the runway is pleasing to watch. My favorite fashion God is probably Karl Lagerfeld and I'm sure you are not to deny that he is to you too! His sarcasm and tough view of the world may not be of realism but he definitely hits a nerve when he conveys his idea and why he does it. He is completely uninhibited and unfazed to what surrounds him but relates to it all at the same time. The clip below is from his Fendi Fall 2009 show. It is charming to see how much the Fendi staff adores Mr. Lagerfeld and how dedicated they are to the brand.

Boudoir

Breakfast Area

Reception Area

Lovely rooms!

I love a real Parisian hotel. I stayed at the Villa Opera Drouot close to the Opera last time I was in Paris and I just loved everything about it. It isn't at all your "tourist" place, it's across a market and along a tiny street. You hear parisians not tourist drinking at a cafe at night and old ladies shopping for food in the morning. The place is tiny, dark yet very romantic and classic. The room keys are still an actual key with a red tassel chain and the staff barely speaks English so it truly forces you to speak their language. I just love it!

Time to party with Dita!

She bangs!

Photos from Fashionspot.com

See here's one of many reasons why I'm itching to cut my bangs short. Right now it's in the in between growing stage and I feel very very normal having it long. I have been wearing bangs for 3 years now and it's frustrating to grow it. I am in love with Karen Elson in this Lula and Leith Clark shoot. Just so enchanting!

A Union Street Holiday..

Fairy's laid out in the most extravagant way! I don't normally like this stuff but this piece is just so grand that I can't help but to be cheerful just looking at it..

(Store: Enchanted Crystal)

The best trinket/accessories store in the street and friendly sales ladies to!

(Jest Jewels)

I just have an owl obsession

and assorted bracelets in candy colors! Did I mention that we were offered water and jelly belly while shopping? That's customer service!

A random street decor...

Bored, broke, and gloomy outside I decided to stroll around Union Street in San Francisco and make an extra effort to notice silly colorful things rather than clothing in hopes that it would bring me an upbeat mood to a not so good day. I am just amazed at some of the cute little things that I've seen. It was a perfect day as it turns out and it makes me appreciate this city even more.