AURAL PLEASURE.

HEALTH-"Tears"

ONEOHTRIX POINT NEVER-"I Only Have Eyes For You"

ELITE GYMNASTICS-"Here, In Heaven 2"

MSMR-"Hurricane"


CFCF-"Here, In Heaven 4&5"

I DON'T THINK YOU'RE READY FOR THIS JELLIE.

Uno

Dos

Tres

Cuatro

Cinco

I cannot even describe the endless love I had for my Jellies as a wee one. I mean honestly, I had every color and would wear them every day, not unlike the rest of the world at the time. It was 1990 and I can still vividly remember the way my feet would start to sweat and slip around the rubber souls as I played on the playground. So, considering my apparent undying love, this part of the process is really hard for me. Reflecting on the prior effects of nostalgia on my buying habits, I feel quite indecisive about splurging on a pair of contemporary Jellies. Most especially because I specifically remember these being sold at Payless for about $9.99 a pop. Granted my feet were probably half the size they are now...the incredible aspect of this though--the part of me that is leaning towards getting them even if I just longingly look at them in my closet-- is that I really loved my Jellies. So much that I remember a lot more about what it was like to have Jellies than I remember what it was like to not have breasts. I remember them so vividly, what it was to get them, stack them next to each other in my childhood walk-in closet, sweating in them, and finally, just staring at them on my feet. Waxing poetic thoughts in my little six year old brain that has undoubtedly continued in this post. Man, I think I am ready for these Jellies.

**All photos via topshop.com

AURAL PLEASURE.

I'm still acclimating...

ANIMAL COLLECTIVE-"Honeycomb"

UNO. DOS. TRES. CUATRO. CINCO.

UNO

DOS

TRES

CUATRO

CINCO

SEIS

SIETE

OCHO

Opening Ceremony's Fall/Winter 2012 lookbook is the crisp and cool mirage that hallucinations are made of--especially when a humid and sweltering heat is right around the corner. 

In addition to being the self-proclaimed "worst summer wardrobe enthusiast," the OpeningCeremony fall/winter lookbook only makes finding inspiration for the season of short-shorts and crop-tops that much more difficult. In an attempt to work on my warm weather wardrobe, my focus will be on an aspect I'm more likely to be inspired by, thrifting for summer dresses. The saving grace of the 90's, and I'm talking degrees. Wish me luck.

On a side note, this is my 100th post! Looking back, I can honestly say I am psyched about three things 1. I'm a centenarian. 2. I am proud of every single post I've published and 3. I'm still happy and motivated to work on creating unique, inspiring, streamlined and substantial content. Ok, back to drooling over Opening Ceremony, go ahead--click on it.

**photos via Opening Ceremony

SAN FRANCISCO. Feats and Treats.

Thar she blows. I won't expound this time around. Mostly because I have already have, here and here. We did visit a couple newbies, however, which I will verbalize about briefly. The Grilled Cheese Kitchen and 21st Amendment Brewery are stellar. Simply stated,we had two sandwiches, devoured all of the crumbs and still wanted more. Located right across the street is the 21st Amendment Brewery, which brews some of the most delightful beers I've ever imbibed. If that doesn't clue you in...this is where we began the imbibing part of the trip. Also new for us was Anchor and Hope. We had two servings of the happy-hour oysters which were impressively affordable, fresh, and delicioso. I would've loved to have dinner there, but there is really only so much food you can stuff your face with in four days time. The last newbie eatery for us was Nopa which is truly as good as everyone says it is. Period. The stand-outs were the Goat Cheese, Kumquat, Arugula, and Crostini Appetizer and the Pork Chop Entree. The appetizer was so simple and yet, so memorable, I'm definitely stealing the recipe for my own Summer Socials. Well, I know it's a bit fragmented and full of food and drink, but in the end, that's how it always crumbles, cookie-wise.

TOMO ARIGATO, MR ROBOTO

The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen. "The Mousetrap."

Found an idyllic neighborhood that surrounds a park...just so happens that it's near two delectable eateries. The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen and 21st Amendment Brewery. The latter of which brews one of my all-time favorite libations for Summer time--Hell or High Watermelon Beer.

And were off! at 21st Amendment Brewery.

Next stop...Aphrodisiacs and Delirium at Anchor and Hope.

Wes Anderson Typography.

Party! at the Godspeed You! Black Emperor show.

"Finally." At Swan Oyster Depot.

Accoutrement.

Tartine "Tart Party" at Dolores Park.

Goat Cheese, Kumquat, Arugula, and Crostini at NOPA.

"EAT" at Gott's Roadside.

Ahi Tacos and Extra Cheese-y Cheesburger at Gott's

American Zoetrope, or as I like to call it, Mecca.

9 Irish Coffees, 2 to-go at The Buena Vista.

Saying farewell at Mission Dolores Park.

BESTIES.

I wish these were my friends. No offense current friends.
 

SNEAK PEEK of the OTHER Windy City.

I know, that's a horribly unimaginative title. It left a bad taste in my mouth too. It's been a rough week and I'm just now getting to go through the San Francisco photos. My brain feels like it's been juiced in a cold press and no refreshing libation is rising from within. Ok, this day was a windy one, which explains my Michael Jackson mouth. Sort of. After this jaunt to the John C. Portman designed Hyatt Regency we walked and clocked a total of 9 Irish Coffees. The Buena Vista, it's really all it's cracked up to be.

Trousers--Zara
Loafers--Alexander Wang
Socks--American Apparel
Blouse and Tank--H&M
Vintage Gold Belt
Sun G's--Karen Walker