Do You Fantasize?
No I am not referring to that TV show “Fantasty Island” but to the one place you can forget your problems, your reality, and escape… Las Vegas. Where to stay while accumulating your chips and cocktails ? City Center
The main attraction is City Center itself, designed by architectural wonder Daniel Libeskind, with its jagged edged angular shaped mall aptly named Crystal. It lives up to its name by having every luxurious brand known store represented there.
Sleepless in Vegas?
Aria Hotel – modern, serene, Asian feel, floor to ceiling windows, great value…hot hot hot nightclub called Haze. Cutting edge space, 20 foot lighted walls, laser show, and performance platform. Unbelievable!
The Food Network
Go to Julian Serrano, ex chef of Masa, for Spanish tapas complete with Spanish lessons over loudspeaker in bathroom (brush up on you bi-lingual skills), Fish Story (owned by our own Michael Mina) Jean George for steak and the best Patisserie by Jean Phillippe.
Hot Hot Spots
Mandarian Oriental a peaceful oasis among the chaos. I need that kind of harmony in my home. No gambling, cool bar scene and Pierre Garnier Twist for dining. No ticket to Paris needed!
Cosmopolitan, only hotel with terraces ( watch those martinis) a pulsating younger vibe. A three story chandelier of dripping crystals encapsulates cocktail bars inside for the ultimate bling, to go with your bubbles. Smart move all dining on 3rd floor. Indulge
- Blue Ribbon Sushi
- Comma Ca
- Estiatorio Milos
- Jaleo
- Scarpetta
Shimmer & Shine While You Dine
Mixed Lots of Favorite Designers
Glitz is all around you. Bring up the shine factor so you reflect against the chandelier. Accessories always make the impact. A beaded top by Stella Mc Cartney is an ultimate accessory. Fashion tip jeweled tank tops available at Target, perfect with Joe’s Jeans, Loubitan High Heels a must. A colorful beaded or sequined bag goes from jeans to late night. Metallic shimmery eye shadow by Channel is just the added punch you need, just dont wear all at once. Have one piece make the statement. Barbara and I put on our shortest, tightest, shiniest outfits and went late night clubbing. We thought we nailed it until we observed the “ovary dress!” Young pretty girls standing on top of tables, dancing above mens’ heads slugging from the vodka botttle flashing their very short thigh high look. Clubbing attire gives you lots of latitude for fashion fantasy.
Back to Life Back to Reality
Hotly anticipated opening from Real Restaurant Group is chef Robert Price’s Bar Bocce, a new pizza restaurant in Sausalito complete with outside firepits, bocce ball court, & stunning water views. Serving champagne, 12 wines, specialty beers on tap, & a 4 thousand pound brick oven that had to be craned in. With meatball sliders, shaved artichoke & fennel salad, eggplant parmesan and of course pizza, there is something for everyone. Are you ready for dungeness crab, meyer lemon & avocado creme fraiche pizza, Robert’s creation. Only in San Francisco! Get your arm ready and steady for bocce ball.
Shhhh : Underground Dining?
Vance and Kelly Rose have created the ultimate dining experience! Du Jour Dining! A 9 course tasting menu with matched wines per course. Served in their home,Vance uses locally seasoned ingredients, never serving the same course twice. When signing up to receive their email, the menu, wine & date of the dinner are provided. Only 12 lucky people at a time can be accommodated, so don’t wait too long to decide. A sample menu can include chanterelle cappuccino paired with a Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Seared black cod on soubise with shallot marmalade and bay scallop ” Bubbles” with a 2008 Solitude Carneros Chardonnay and Kobe beef En Sous Vide on porcini with demi-glaze coupled with a Martinelli “Terra Felice” Syrah. I don’t know what you serve at home but I certainly don’t serve this! Please tell them the “Wear Girls” sent you.
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The Hayes Street zip code will surpise you. It’s cool, It’s trendy, It’s completely San Francisco. Furnish your house, buy clothing, get your hair cut, drink snappy cocktails, eat fries…it’s all nestled in there.
Under the Skirt
Dark Garden- Stumbled on this store off Hayes on Linden St next to Blue Bottle Coffee. Totally unique. They carry ready to wear, custom made corsets, & clothing. From bridal ensembles to hats, gloves, jewelry and stockings all for the hopeless romantic. Just think how differently your dress will fit with a corset singed underneath accompanied with high heels and stockings! That’s an image your lover wont forget as he playfully undresses you. Owner Autumn Adamme also creates corsets for people with back problems to help them manage their pain. I think anyone could have pain strapped in snuggly to a corset. We do what we have to for fashion.
Alla Prima Fine Lingerie- As your mom told you always think about your underwear! You don’t know where you might end up later that night! This store carrys cutting edge designer lingerie. Lingerie brands like La Perla coupled with the chic Parisian swimwear line Eres. Are you the bikini or one piece gal? Barbara could live in LA with the number of bathing suits she has purchased.
Uko -with a shop on Union St as well as Hayes Street has artistic, unusual and architectural pieces from casual to dressy, mainly French brands like Cop Copaine
What Do You Sleep In?
You might want to put your feet up at Cisco Home a Los Angeles based furnishing company using renewable materials, non toxic finishing and reclaimed materials. You thought you were just resting! An eco friendly interior so San Francisco.
Starving?
For a great ethnic blend stroll and choose your country. From Tandori Grill, Bar Jules, Supperkuche, Frjtz and of course, Absinthe take your pick.
United /Air Canada FLT 001
No, it’s not your flight number it’s a store that helps you get you from one place to another. You know those 3 oz bottles, maps, travel guides, luggage tags all items needed for flying off to your next destination…ours isVancouver
The critera had to be a non stop flight within a two hour radius of San Francisco. Also Barb only allowed me a carry on bag, almost a deterrent to the trip. Cool, chic and classic. Bridges feed into the interior of the city across waterways weighted by rugged mountains and dense forests.
Mirrored Images : Dress by DVF, Coat Vintage
- Stanley Park = Golden Gate Park
- Granville Island = Ferry Market Building
- Gastown=Fishermans Wharf
- Robson Street=Union Square/Union Street
- Capilano Bridge=our Golden Gate
Urban Chefs
Cardero’s Restaurant -Cuddled in Coal Harbor, the coolest area in Vancouver. Where you can watch seaplanes skim the water while you savor the taste of mussels and frites and drink icy locally brewed Canadian beer.
Zefferelli’s Restaurant 21-year –old establishment that prevails for its consistent Italian fare. Spaghetti Bolognese a must. Dine in this intimate restaurant with multiple tiered exposed rows of wine bottles bordering the wall. A blend of high end dining with family casual. Great value. Definitely not nouvelle cuisine. Who thought of that concept anyways? One scallop and a chive is not my idea of dinner.
The Keg – best outdoor rooftop patio in Vancouver. Vibrant city views while sitting amongst multiple fireplaces in the adjacent lounge areas. Try the creamy cheese toast. Even in the frigid rain it’s dripping in charm. The Canadians that have not fled to Palm Springs are sitting outside on the rooftops.
Wedgewood Hotel -A Relais Chateaux Hotel encompassing one of the hottest lounges in Vancouver. Fireplaces, pianist, Caesar’s cocktails all lend to the vibe. Why can’t we get this drink in San Franciso? It’s really all about the tomato juice fulfilling our daily nutrient requiremants.
Gerard Lounge at Sutton Place Hotel -mini SF Huntington Hotel with rich, warm wood interior. Classically elegant, international crowd. Try to recall your high school foreign language skills. Remember those early years of French when you were sleeping in class should have paid attention.
Fashion First
Grey Dress by Stella Mc Cartney Grey bag Ermanno Scervino
Visit Yaletown a trendy area with bars, clothing boutiques and cafes. Shop at Hollywood Boutique where Sandy found new salsa attire additions. She now admitts she may have gotten overzealous in her purchaes – things always look better when you are in another country. Don’t skip going to West 4th Street in Kitsilano for the latest in trendy, urban attire.
San Francisco our style sister to Vancouver – both embody trendy, urban diversification. Although their real estate may really be more expensive. Sandy actually spent part of New Year”s Eve looking at condos. Did anyone else spent their New Years Eve doing that???
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How far would you fly for a date?
Have been looking at weather.com for last 3 days cant believe my eyes largest storm ever 30 degrees below zero, fear of flying, and 50 seat miniature plane. Why am I going? I am dating out of the country The Western Cowboy. Unlike Barbara who tries to only do carry on, I pack my steamer truck.
High Heels, Short Skirt & Ice?
Dressing for 10 below and looking fabulous – trying to wear high heel boots on a sheet of ice. Maybe not very practical – but a bright red short sleeveless TSE cashmere dress found at TSE Cashmere Outlet in Napa, size large does not deter me, when I can re-construct it for great value. Accompanied by DSW high heel fur boots. Cold temperatures do not curtail the Canadian spirit the restaurant and bars are jammed …
Flirt with Fur
Dress by Alexander Wang, Fur from Buenos Aires
Always wear a chic vest it goes over and under everything. Down or Fur. Took an older fur jacket (faux will do) and cut off sleeves and re-style into vest. Before giving anything away think of how to re-design, chop, crop, & wear the backwards for another look. That’s the challenge of styling.
If you’re re-styling fur or just tyring to preserve it, we recommend JEH Fur Services in Concord, CA. Best part they pick up and deliver for free.
The Wild Wild West
For a city girl who loves to play Eloise in hotels – Mr. Cowboy surprised me with a night at Storm Mountain Lodge outside Banff and Lake Louise. An Historic rocky mountain retreat – secluded – your closest neighbor could be the bear, lion or coyote. 12 individual log cabins – outfitted with massive wood burning fireplace and fabulous bed. The only reason to leave your bed is for the restaurant on property. A local award winning restaurant, fairy tale like dining room setting – lamb is the signature dish. After a couple of bottles of wine, snuggle up in the cabin, get close & take off all those layers!.
Don’t worry about calories… Burn them off
Must visit the “Fudgery” in Banff – 25 years old famous for handmade fudge. Sorry girls they do ship! Can’t worry about hips, thighs or stomach it is worth every bite.
Coyote’s Restaurant is tucked in the Canadian Rockies, in Banff. A South Western Grill where signature best breakfast dish is Huevos Rancheros. Equally great are lunch and dinner. I ate there twice in one day. Renown for their caesar salad with cilantro. Worth a trip to Banff just to eat there.
Sometimes you have to indulge, splurge, and consume – then just step up your aerobics activity to offset the calories. I don’t mean the stairmaster; what else burns calories faster and has a higher fun factor?
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