There are various things that people consider a vital part of their vacation time: the location, the people that they travel with or the activities that they choose to do, for instance. Some may factor in the aesthetics of a place or their chosen hotel accommodations, as well. This is […] More
San Francisco is well-known for its delightful spots, beautiful hills and varied mix of Victorian and modern architecture. The Transamerica Pyramid, Coit Tower, and Chinatown are among the most interesting and favorite spots in The City. More
When a friend recently asked for advice on what to do during her upcoming trip to Paris, it was obvious who she should speak to — Gwen Books, the lifestyle management expert.
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Mark Calvano and stylist Karen Tamblyn, made an appearance today in Bill Cunningham’s popular “On The Street” feature for the Sunday New York Times this weekend. More
Christine Suppes in Paris Christine Suppes wore Chanel Haute Couture to Cameron Silver‘s Boucheron dinner in Paris last night — the same dinner that fellow Bay Area couture fan Tatiana Sorokko was supposed to go to. She ended up missing dinner, but made it just in time for dessert. Tatiana […] More
Just a quick postscript to our Tatiana coverage — she is in Paris this week to cover the haute couture for Harper’s Bazaar. I tried to stowaway in a trunk so I could go too, but the crystal beading of her Ruccis kept poking me in the eye. A shame, […] More
Ricky Serbin just arrived from Paris with a suitcase full of vintage goodness: several extraordinary Azzedine Alaia pieces from a former model of the designer’s, and a bustier from Gianni Versace’s divine Marilyn Monroe collection. A few of the items are at Ricky’s Exceptional Treasures on ebay now — hurry […] More
Gladys Perint Palmer reports from the Paris couture here. *Coming soon at the Academy of Art University — Mrs. Palmer is planning on a week of events in April, with appearances by designer Zac Posen, Loulou de la Falaise, and writer Robin Givhan! More