Saturday, April 30, 2011
Bookmark | The World of Gloria Vanderbilt.
I first saw The World of Gloria Vanderbilt on display at my local bookshop, and after a quick flip through I was in love. I have always known G.V. for her glorious-fitting jeans, much like the ones below, which I wore until they just didn't fit right. I have a swan-handled umbrella as well as an old t-shirt, but you just don't come across the old G.V. stuff as often as you do other designers.
The World of Gloria Vanderbilt lays out its subject's life in photographs, ephemera and interviews. What a young stunner she was, and the stories she recounts of her upbringing reveal sadness and heartbreak, wealth and opportunity, romance and more romance.
Her fashion, art and design links are detailed and her interest in interior design, which I knew little about, was sparked when as a teenager she was allowed to decorate her own room and chose an Egyptian theme. Her decorating style is best described as eccentric, and she is a collector of anything and everything. Every surface of her homes and studios are filled with patterns and textures, from wallpaper of her own design to patchwork floors and quilt-covered doors. Many of her rooms remind me of Charleston Farmhouse with its personalised and pain-staked touches. I would be happy to call any of G.V.'s rooms 'home', and can only hope that one day they will be open for visitors to have a good nose around!
Spring- apéro
After the announced spring-clean we are doing, we would now love to celebrate it with you. On May 11th we would therefore like to invite you to join us at the Dakini's where Vale Fritz will spoil us with his delicious bits and drinks. We will have a selection of our finest pieces and a special edition of the nudestekker rucksack, a collaboration between the designer and Kimandra. More details will follow, but for now, save the date!
Kimandra Spring-Apéro on May 11th @ Brauerstrasse 87, Zürich. Starting at 17.00. Be there!
More bout the nudestekker rucksack on our diary.
Kimandra Spring-Apéro on May 11th @ Brauerstrasse 87, Zürich. Starting at 17.00. Be there!
More bout the nudestekker rucksack on our diary.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Legion of Honor
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The Legion of Honor again, quite possibly my favorite place in San Francisco to take photos. Had a really good day date with one of my best pals. It was a perfect day. And I'm glad I was finally able to wear my black 30s silk chiffon + lace dress Amy sent me a few months ago.
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Photos of flower things I like at the Legion of Honor. And also the best dog to ever exist in oil paints.
Birthday Pictures!
I found the pictures from my last birthday! I though they were long-lost!
Kelly planned this whole amazing Birthday for me, and Dingo was so sweet and drove us. We met up with Hillary and went to dinner, and afterward we went to The Key Club to see Steel Panther, and the show was so hilarious, so much fun! I was so excited when I found out my pal Gavin was also there that night! We all ended up going on stage and Kelly and Gavin sang with the band, they are both such talented singers! And at the end, Joey Fatone came on stage too, my expression in that last photo really says it all in its shock and awe: BEST BIRTHDAY EVER!!! I felt really present and loved, and definitely blessed to have such wonderful friends in my life.
