Author: MS
thoughts of vacation
I have to say, I am so ready for vacation and cannot stop thinking about the upcoming two weeks I so meticulously planned to get away. Stay tuned for stories and photographs in the next coming weeks.
boutique hotel pick – hotel palazzo – venice, italy
One of my favorite destinations. Venice Italy and what better way to experience the romance of this ancient city on the water than to stay in Hotel Palazzo Giovanelli.
fashion: styles to copy on a budget
Leather Jacket: Altuzarra felt paneled faux leather biker jacket USD2595 American Eagle Vegan Leather Jacket USD99 Orange Top: Carven Cotton Trimmed printed crinkled sateen blouse USD340 Ann Taylor Flutter Shell USD69 Purple Top: Etro bead-embellished silk satin top USD810 Elizabeth and James Larissa Sleeveless USD95 Jeans: J Brand 811 photo ready mid rise skinny USD220 Gap High Rise Skinny 1969 USD70 Boots: Giuseppe Zanotti ester buckled suede ankle boots USD1195 Diane Von Furstenberg Cady Leather Zip USD350 Scarf: Lanvin Printed silk muslin scarf USD720 H&M Scarf USD20
things that make me look twice
I’m very observant and see everything, but there are times, what I see once, I want to see twice. If you know what I mean: 🙂
fashion: indian summer wears
Indian Summer is a tricky thing in my opinion and here in San Francisco is one in between seasons the locals welcome, since that’s when the weather is warmer and the sun is out full force. So, while we transition from official summer to almost fall, we can consider pop of color and the subtilty of earth tones and black hues to get us through the season: From Left top to botton right: Dress: Lela Rose Coupe midi dress USD1895 Trench Coat:: Burberry London Mid Length Cotton Gaberdine USD1898 Black Dress: Joseph dora wool blend stretch jersey USD570 Two Tone Pumps: Jimmy Choo limit Tritone leather USD795 Black Bag: Buerberry prosum calf hair and leather tote USD1995 Grey two tone heels: Gianvito Rossi metal tipped glossed leather pumps USD685 Green Dress: Roksanda Ilinicic tilton wool blend USD1585 Sweater: Antonio Berardi fine knit wool cardigan USD 1355 Rust Bag: Mulberry The Willow leather tot USD 2600 Dress: Jonahtan Saunders lou printed slub cotton blend dress USD1240
august – mid summer dreams
One of the worst things in San Francisco, during the summer months, of course is the fog and cold, which make it really difficult to enjoy the season. So, while I spend hours in my home office, drafting my second novel, meanwhile impatiently waiting for the first one to be published, I realize, rolled up in a blanket, the days are getting shorter and that typical sadness, I feel with the change of season, is lurking within, waiting for that unexpected second to rear its ugly head. Someday, I’ll move away to warmer climates, if not for a lifetime, perhaps just for the summer months. 🙂
out of the norm decor inspirations for me
fashion pick for fall 2013
When you live in San Francisco, you seldom think about wearing summer clothes, so although the styles below are mostly for fall, I can assure you, most women in the city would wear them right about now. Here are some of my favorites mix and match: 1. Michael Kors Zipped Felted wool pencil skirt USD1150 2. Miu Miu Cashmere and silk blend sweater USD610 3. Alta Zarra Felt paneled faux leather biker jacket USD2595 4. Michael Kors Karlie Suede and Leather USD160 5. Rick Owens Hollywood Wool-crepe jacket 6. Michael Kors ribbed merino wool blend midi skirt USD795 7. Antonio Berardi fine knit wool cardigan USD1355 8. Burberry Prorsum calf hair and leather tote USD1995 9. Giueseppe Zanotti ester bucked suede ankle boots USD1195
finding peace within yourself
I sometimes wonder, if, when I get together with people, they complain about how unhappy they are just to make conversation or they are truly unhappy. Because often times, after spending a few hours listening to their stories, concerns, worries, fears and what nots repeatedly, I walk away thinking, why don’t you make a change? Is it that hard to make a change or is it harder to accept your life as it is and just live it to the fullest? What drives us to be who we are and how come some people take the initiative to make their lives better for themselves and others don’t? Come to think of it, is everyone the same and some just know how to cope better? Any thoughts?
