fall 2009 runway 'kind-of-sort-of" overview

I haven’t had time to put together my normal runway review. Moving to San Francisco has cut my time short. So, in I decided I would give you an overview of the collections and trends that stood out the most.

Everything in the attached pdf I have previously posted about. There is so, so much more. It's sad to think I spent all those hours cataloging photos, only to not use them. What can I say, time has gotten away from me.

Fall 2009 1/2 complete, kind-of-sort-of overview

truth be told

The cat's out of the bag. So it's time to tell the truth. I promised a while back I would fill you in on all the details of my "new job" and now is the time. If you haven't noticed, I have been absent from my blog, posting on 1-2 times a week. In a variety of posts I have left subtle hints about what a life-changing decision my job would be. Little did I know how true this would be...

My new job is working for the San Francisco Symphony. Fabulous, right? It's the Symphony! It's San Francisco! However, if you read my blog, you know I live in Seattle. I was offered the job in June, and two weeks later I was on an airplane to California. This means since June I have lived in California, while my husband and nacho-dog stayed in Seattle. Aside from being alone, away from the comforts of home, and missing my best friends (my husband and nacho-dog), there is so much more to this...

So, I didn't get a place on my own. Instead, I have been living with my grandmother in San Jose. This means a 1 hour and 15 minute commute each way. Up at 6:30am and home at 9pm. No more going out at night, staying up late, sleeping in, and so forth. I haven't had time to watch tv, read a magazine, cook dinner, or anything else for that matter.

My husband is still in Seattle, and just told his job this past Friday. He held off telling his job the situation due to a variety of reason; nonetheless, he has been unable to talk to any one in Seattle about the situation. We have both been living in two different worlds. He's waiting to come down to San Francisco, worried about his job situation, and alone with nacho-dog.

Perhaps the worse part has been the run-down of things that happened with in days of moving to California: my uncle passed away and his funeral was the day before I arrived, two days later my husbands grandmother passed away, and two weeks later our dog had emergency surgery that cost upwards of $3000 bucks (the day before our 1 year anniversary). Eww.

Needless to say, it's been an exhausting few months. Still, there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

We finally have an apartment. A cute flat in Hayes Valley, walking distance to work, cute shops, and tasty restaurants. I move in September 1, which means no more commuting!

TJ told his job this past Friday. Fingers crossed they will keep him on, and he will work from San Francisco. He loves the Seattle Opera, loves his co-workers, and wants to continue working for them.

And, soon we will be living in a fabulous city. Warmer weather, close to friends and family, and of course, the Oakland Athletics and Raider games. We'll be able to go to ballgames after work, walk nacho in the winter without him freezing, and see friends more frequently. And perhaps the best part, we are selling the car! No more driving. I cannot wait!

I think I will have my husband (and dog) here soon! So things are on their way to being better, I think.

Like Whoa

This image was posted on Jak & Jil today. At first I thought, Awesome. And then I looked closer and thought, Dude, are those her pubes?

Happy Friday!

miss marisa

Marisa Tomei did a one-off, fashion photoshoot for the Boy Fall 2009 lookbook. I'm not the biggest fan of the photos. They have a very similar vibe to Marc Jacobs print ads, which isn't really my thing. However, Marisa Tomei is too cute for words. She hasn't aged a bit, and she's over 40! Ahh, a reminder that there is hope for us ladies out there.

I think I need to go watch Untamed Heart now. Check out more photos.

models without makeup

You remember a while back when French ELLE did a fashion spread, and the models were without makeup? Wild, I know. Seems like the trend is catching on. Check out Harper's Bazaar model spread. They aren't "au naturel", but pretty dang close. All I can say is, "Work it out Helena, work it out!"

Can't Touch This...just yet

I cannot wait to get my hand on this... a new book, The Italian Touch. Aside from all the fabulous photos, what I really want to see is Anna Dello Russo's home. You've read the story about her two apartments right? One for living, and one just for her clothes. Oh Yea. So you can only imagine what her home looks like. Needless to say, I know I will be drooling. Lots and lots of drool I think. I'll be sure to have tissue with me before I start reading.

run, run, run

Oh my! It's Wednesday and I haven't posted anything. This week has ran away with me.

Work has picked up, and my favorite person in the world (a.k.a. my husband) and I spent this past weekend in San Francisco. I am working hard to catch up on everything, but I figured I share some things that have sparked my interest:

I love these Balenciaga ads with Jennifer Connelly and I want to know what Pia is up to!

Is it Friday yet?