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time to reflect while i descend from cloud 9

For the past four months, I have done nothing but run around while I organize “the wedding” and although it’s been a few days (mostly 3) since the occasion, I find myself periodically reflecting on the most beautiful event I have experienced in my lifetime. I honestly believe we were all on cloud 9 (as I smile from ear to ear). The most I want to remember is, the bride and groom’s humble smiles and blushed cheeks, the family and  friends who made an effort to be there, the laughter and sincere gestures of all the guests, and finally the most amazing Springtime weather San Francisco had to offer. Thank you everyone…

wedding day countdown

Tic toc, tic toc is the best I could jot down to express the number of hours and day remaining to the wedding of the century (at least from where I am sitting:) ).  And of course I don’t need to tell anyone, weddings are probably the most stressful thing to experience (I am still trying to figure out why that is) While we plow through the to-do list, I can’t help but go over the details in my head over and over and over again just to make sure we don’t forget anything. Being a wedding planner is a b**** (oops did I say that out loud). Anyway, through photos, I can give a glimps of what goes through my head, even while I am writing this blog entry.

bridal party in pinks and lavender

It is officially “the wedding season” and with it, the collection of beautiful pastel colored bridal party gowns are finally making their way, slowly but surely into the traditional department stores and boutiques (online doesn’t count in this case) and although there are many beautiful colors on display, I can honestly say various shades of pinks and lavender from here are my favorites:

fashion trend: white dress, black shoes

Black and white, my favorite fashion trend and probably the best staple any woman could ask for. Check out some of my favorite pairings. Dresses 1. dolce and gabbana chiffon trimmed lace dress 1195USD 2. erdem cecile lace dress 2185USD 3. giambattista vallie jute blend dress 1670USD 4. donna karan drapped stretch jersey dress 1495USD 5. marc jacobs silk duches dress 1200USD Shoes 6. jimmy choo morgan crystal embelished suede sandals 1095USD 7. yves saint laurent candide paneled suede pump 1140USD 8. giambattista valli embelished satin peep toe sandals 1355USD 9. giambattista valli chain bow two tone satin sandals 1105USD 10.brian atwood aura polka dot calf hair sandals 1370USD 11.valentino jewelry couture satin peep toe pumps 895USD

fashion sense: sparkle and lace

Can’t help falling in-love with this seasons’s special occasion dresses.  Especially neutrals with a little sparkle and lace. Check out some of my favorites from here and guess which one I have chosen for an upcoming special occasion. 1. Sue Wong Dress 528USD. 2. Aiden Maddox Sequin mini dress 310USD. 3. Sue Wong Beaded V-neck 468USD 1. Manolo Blahnik Opporeta pump 945USD. 2. Valentino Couture Bow pump 775USD. 3. Red Valentino high heel sandals 450USD

fashion: my picks for the moment

When you have an artistic outlook on life, you tend to dress in colors which best express your moods (at least I do) so since the sun is shining and I am looking forward to Spring, I couldn’t help but get inspired by shiny, colorful, bright mix match of fashion. Top: 1. Dress: Herve Ledger Sequined Bandage Dress 2500USD 2. Shoes: Emilio Pucci Raffia/patente leather t-bar pump 840USD 3. Bag: Bottega Veneta snakeskin trimmed beaded leather 2500USD 4. Ring: Ippolita rock candy 18k gold shell/diamond ring 4995USD 5. Earings: Isharya Libra 18K gold plated drop earings 330USD 6. Coat: Victoria Beckham zip-detailed stretch wool coat 3295USD Bottom: 1. Victoria Beckham cotton blend dress 1695USD 2. Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti two-toned glossed leather pumps 595USD 3. Bag: Mulberry bayswater textured leather bag 1250USD 4. Ring: Ippolita lollipo 18k Gold Chrysophrase/diamond ring 3295USD 5. Earings: Coralla leets double drop green chalcedony/gold 395USD 6. Scarf: Etro Printed silk chiffon scarf 450USD  

my fall 2011 picks from tory burch

While I was choosing frames for  my prescription glasses the other day, I, like everyone else, tried on at least 20 plus pairs before settling on a Tory Burch designer frames. Since they didn’t actually have a sample of the color I chose, I figured I could get online and see first hand the color I chose blindly. But, instead of finding the actual frames here to get a visual, I found some of my favorite outfits picks. Go figure 🙂 1. Ackly dress $575 2. doreen dress $495 3. tory tunic $325 4. melinda turtleneck $325 5. simone cardingan $225 6. robinson satchel $550 7. belinda bootie $395

i don’t know how she does it – with sarah jessica parker

Well I couldn’t pass up writing about the film I Don’t Know How She Does it, because being a multi-tasking woman myself, I sometimes ask myself “I Don’t Know How I Do It” and I am sure many of you do as well. Finally, and I repeat, finally a film about the realities of a working woman’s life in America and most any where else in the world embracing the same lifestyle as we do here. Anyway, without saying much, watch the trailer so you can see where I am coming from and considering it is Sarah Jessica Parker in the starring role, I am certain the film will put a dent at  the box office. What do you think, will you see the film?

fall 2011: grey and tan fashion statement

I sometime have trouble following fashion and end up putting my own style together based on my favorite colors. I don’t think it’s weird, I just enjoy being a bit unique and with having lived in a city  like San Francisco, unique in fashion is the only way to be. Ok, so I do know it’s a bit early for those of you smoldering in heat, but here in San Francisco, we actually dream of warm clothes in the middle of summer because it is freezing cold the entire season. With that, I have put together one of my favorite attires from here, which I plan to duplicate this coming fall.     1.Rick Owens Lilies Belted neopprene jersey Jacket 1345 – 2. Calvin Klein Collection cashmere and silk blend turtleneck 1450 – 3. Ray Ban Cat Eye Frame acetate glasses 130 – 4. muberry bayswater leather bag 1050 – 5. Kenneth Jay Lane 22K gold plated Link bracelet 150 – 6. Jimmy Choo blend leopard print pumps 795

happy moments and proud parents

I had forgotten how important a child’s graduation is to parents, until of course, I received am email invite a while back to attend one this coming weekend.  So, I am excited to report that I am off to catch a flight  across the country, so that I can  attend the college graduation ceremony for two of my favorite people in the world. Congrats to you both. My dears, your hard work has truly paid off and you have made your parents very proud. 🙂 Have a truly nice weekend everyone!!!