http://www.brandhabit.com/feeds/member/The-Devil-wears-Marc-Jacobs Normally I buy a handbag for its features; I love a bag with lots of room, and great personality (fun color and detail). I actually own a few big labels but they are all hand-me downs from my mom's Studio 54 days! But if I could afford to drop a few grand on a fab label bag you better believe I would, I totally need a YSL muse bowler bag! http://www.brandhabit.com/member/The-Devil-wears-Marc-Jacobs <a href="http://s319.photobucket.com/albums/mm464/brandlady/?action=view&current=header.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm464/brandlady/header.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> This weekend I had to pleasure of volunteering for a San Francisco's Ocean Beach cleanup, it was sponsored by Barefoot wines and the Surfrider Foundation. For two hours hundreds of volunteers strapped their hands into latex gloves, prepared themselves with a bio-degradable plastic bag and “garbage picker-upper" and commenced to comb the sands of Ocean Beach and rid it of anything other than sand and shells. Although I did find a lot of seagull feathers, and cigarette butts--nasty, nasty habit people---because there were so many people helping to clean up, I didn't even get one full bag of garbage; but it’s the thought that counts, right? It was beautiful and sunny day at the beach, but so windy!! After the cleanup, Barefoot wines sponsored an after party for all the volunteers at Beach Chalet, equip with 10 varietals of wines, and champagnes, live music and yummy nibbles. It was an event fit for a queen! My bf and I enjoyed ourselves thoroughly, and will definitely do it again next year! <a href="http://s319.photobucket.com/albums/mm464/brandlady/?action=view&current=photo_oceanbeach.gif" target="_blank"><img src="http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm464/brandlady/photo_oceanbeach.gif" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> http://www.brandhabit.com/member/The-Devil-wears-Marc-Jacobs One of my hobbies or methods to unwind is to check out new restaurants and enjoy their happy hour. So last week I found Horizons on San Francisco's famed Broadway Street, wedged between strip joints and nightclubs was the locale I was so looking forward to commencing my Thursday evening at. I have read the reviews on yelp, with what to order, how the bartenders are major flirts, but to my guest and my surprise no one mentioned that we would be one of two parties in the entire lounge/restaurant, for the hour and half we were there. The attention they paid us was nice since we got our order fairly quick: the truffle and parmesan fries...delish, from now on everything I order must have truffles or at least be doused in truffle oil. The cocktails were really strong, sadly one of my fav drinks Lychee-tini was a bust, it had scent of a dirty martini, and I might swear that it had some olive juice in it- ewwww! Next time, if there is a next time, I will stick to truffled fries (maybe even the truffle popcorn) and a good ol' beer. Next up Harlot on Minna, well I couldn't just end the night on a sour or olive-y note! Here I ordered a French martini, has anyone ever had one? It has Chambord in it, and was noticeably strong--geez am I getting old or it my tolerance going down, oh how I miss my college days where I actually wanted a cheap STRONG drink! Those days are long gone, I just want something that tastes good, and isn’t below bottom shelf— I know I’m picky! Mission: Happy Hour complete! There's two I can cross off my list, stay tuned for more fun times! http://www.brandhabit.com/member/The-Devil-wears-Marc-Jacobs My mother always cautioned me to be prepared, and with this brillint find you will never get left in the cold so-to speak! This beauty is an ode to my namesake, Mr. Marc Jacobs. I actually excavated the World Wide Web to find it, and it happened to be hiding in the sale racks! This gem is part old world glamour, part plaid trend, and all fabulous! Sure you might argue, its still Summer, I understand in some parts of the world the temperatures have reached triple digits, but come October trendsetters around the country will be begging me to let them borrow my Marc Jacobs. You can get your own at Net a Porter, it’s marked down 30% to $460.60; a small price for a lifetime of stylish winters! <a href="http://s319.photobucket.com/albums/mm464/brandlady/?action=view&current=23659_in_l.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm464/brandlady/23659_in_l.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> http://www.brandhabit.com/member/The-Devil-wears-Marc-Jacobs This denim empire has been around since my bestie worked at the Savvy department at Nordstroms, and proclaimed all the well to do ladies at this high end haven rocked these babies like no other! Rich and Skinny may very well be for the ladies who want to be R&S or really are just R&S, either way everyone will be coveting your booty in these fun, sassy jeans! <a href="http://s319.photobucket.com/albums/mm464/brandlady/?action=view&current=rskin2004610188_prod_zoom_front_v1_.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm464/brandlady/rskin2004610188_prod_zoom_front_v1_.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> R&S come in basic denim shades as well as bold neon-like colors. I picked a few of the short looks for the coming heat wave of summer for your viewing pleasure. I really enjoy the "semi-high waisted, blouse tucked into shorts 70's summer vibe" look! <a href="http://s319.photobucket.com/albums/mm464/brandlady/?action=view&current=_5578519.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm464/brandlady/_5578519.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> <a href="http://s319.photobucket.com/albums/mm464/brandlady/?action=view&current=rskin2003813366_prod_zoom_front_v1_.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i319.photobucket.com/albums/mm464/brandlady/rskin2003813366_prod_zoom_front_v1_.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a> http://www.brandhabit.com/member/The-Devil-wears-Marc-Jacobs &copy; 2007 BrandHabit, Inc. All rights reserved.