Channeling Sophia

And for your listening enjoyment this is An Evening in Roma by Dean Martin

Ciao Bella !!!

A woman's dress should be like a barbed-wire fence: serving its purpose 

without obstructing the view.
Sophia Loren 

Just love how Miss Loren's style continues to carry over

into fashion to this day...

image by William Klein

The Guess Fall/Winter 2010 campaign shot by Alix Malka ...

Christy Turlington shot by Steven Meisel for July 2010 Vogue Italia

More of this shoot 

( Dear Miss Turlington would you please age ... just a little at least ? )

I guess a little italian va va voom never goes out of style huh ?

Thank you Miss Sophia !!!

Did you know Cary Grant was head over heels in love with her ?

( it's no surprise the fashion world is too ! )

last 2 images from theimpossiblecool ( anyone know the photographers ? )

Ciao Bella !!!

SF MOMA Bookstore

... is a place that I affectionately call, "The Land of Retinal Delights". Pure visual eye candy is what you will find at the SF Museum of Modern Art's Bookstore. Mon - Fri , I spend countless hours looking at images on the internet for work, but there is just something wonderful about a beautiful book that you can hold in your hand, and I still consider it a great pastime. I spent over 2 hrs there last Sunday and I could have been there longer ! An unbelievable selection of books to peruse not only on art, but on all types of design ... typography, fashion, landscaping, packaging, interiors .... IT'S HEAVEN I TELL YOU !!!

This is a view of about 1/3 of the store

Here's some of my favorite books du 'jour ...

inside Playful Type ...

I just had heard of this book last week through the Paris Hotel Boutique's blog
I was happy to find it ( great photos of a sad situation )


Whoever is the buyer for this store ... hats off to you !!!

Don't forget, there's still a bit of time to sneak into tomorrow's giveaway !
( until midnight tonite PST )