Spring Uniform - Tokyo

This is great spring uniform. For one thing it keeps cherished boots out of their sleeper bags a bit longer. The shirt has fantastic detailing. The flipped up collar has a ruffled edge and all that great embroidery. What I really love is that it is all black so that the detail becomes part of the texture. Rocking the ethnic necklace on the outside feels really fresh. She layered on brass bracelets. (Brass is something to be on the look out for. Very chic again, but if you wear it be sure to keep it polished or it will rub all sorts of tarnish off onto your skin.) The nail art throws the balance off and makes a good case for either bold graphic nail art or none at all.

I can imagine this outfit in multiple varieties by swapping shorts and button downs, adding layers like a cardigan or snug blazer and a hand bag. The most important thing is to add your own flavor. This young lady's look is very earthy while also playing up her urban lifestyle. Good show!

-Maria G

World's Cutest Invertibrate Found!

We found this video on You Tube and had to share the cuteness rarely seen above deep-sea level. The little bugger's proper name is Stauroteuthis syrtensis Grimpoteuthis, I think? It's common name is Dumbo octopus for those little ear looking flippers that help it swim. The other nom de mer it is known by that is just bad marketing - Vampire Octopus. It has little stingers down a line on either sides of it's suckers. They measure 1-5 inches and eat worms, sea snails and other tiny gross things. Totally not a vampire, but if it were it would be the cutest of all vampires. And that's a fact.

Since I didn't make the video I can't cut it down to a shorter, sweeter size but it does feature a yellow submarine and one of my favorite songs by Duran Duran, The Chauffeur. So do try to watch it long enough to see the cuteness below the sea.
-Maria G

Oh Bodo!

Bodo Sperlein. File his name in the mental rolodex. He's a British designer specializing in porcelain. He recently paired up with Spanish porcelain mogul, LLadro to create Re-Cyclos Magical. Sperlein is the first outside artist to team up with Lladro and what a perfect first! Lladro is known for figurines...figurines that sentanagerians consider lovely. Bodo's contributions are beyond lovely. They are graceful, timeless object's d'arte. The cuff links would be a perfect gift for a bride groom on his wedding day - luxe, classic and none too pricey at $125.

This is Bodo's pop hit. That's right, he designed the Agent Provocateur bottle.

-Maria G

Runaways Off The Runway

We had so much fun watching the models come off the runway back stage at Sephora Presents Fashion Week Live that we wanted to make an animated gif for thee ole blogge. Unfortunately those things are better suited for little files on super fast repeat. We tried a slide show but that didn't work the way we imagined either. (Time for a techie intern?) Well, we think these mash ups convey the sense of urgency the gals felt as they raced off the catwalk and back to the dressing area to change into their next looks. In front of the cameras and on lookers they look so cool and collected. It was Gemma Ward with the cutest expressions of them all. Total CUTENESS BURGERS!!!
-Maria G

Sephora Fashion Week Live - The In Crowd

Naomi Campbell

Alek Wek

Tyson and other male models

Lovely Leela

Hannah Sitzer, Antlre Creative

Yuna Park, Streeter's Nail Superstar

Ezra & Charity, Remade in the USA

Rachel O'Reilly

Peter Som, Designer

Nicole Trunfio, Model, IMG Australia

Steve Kerepesi, Senior VP IMG

William Soriano, Coiffure Magician

Marcelle, left & Colleen Quen (both in Collenn Quen)

Jessica Gomes, Model, IMG Australia

Joy Bianchi, right

Thursday, March 15th - Fort Mason
The first person Cuteness Burger saw when we walked up to grab our passes was Steve Kerepesi of IMG. His navy Falconnable pin stripe suit with light blue shirt was so fresh and juicy we plotted to get a photo no matter what. With a turn of the head Steve was gone and Joy Bianchi, the fashion queen of San Francisco was in our sights. Joy adores fashion. Isn't it wonderful to see someone over 60 rocking fearless fashion? She is a joy. Peter Som admitted to being blog obsessed. He's into Scott Schuman's The Sartorialist. (Of course!) Add Cuteness Burger to that list Pete!
-Maria G

Sephora Fashion Week Live (back stage)

Last night IMG, Sephora and Mercedes Benz brought New York Fashion Week to San Francisco for a runaway evening, which included Naomi Campbell strutting down the catwalk to whispers of "FIERCE!" When Tyson hit the catwalk in a Zac Posen tuxedo we could hear boys and girls alike screeming like wildcats. Ben and I spent half time back stage and half time out front looking for the best styles of the throng. Those looks coming up next...

Vivienne Westwood at the De Young pt. 4

We would like to thank those of you who showed up to the Vivienne Westwood opening at the De Young wearing something inspiring. We had a wonderful time.
-Maria G

Cupcake Charming

Motifs come and go to be sure but we're seeing lots of cupcakes these days. Following up with the previous post of yum-yum rings, I wanted to continue with the best cupcake necklaces for sale on the web. The images are linked to their original pages.
xoxo-Maria G

Vivienne Westwood at the De Young pt. 3

Vivienne Westwood at the De Young pt. 2

Looking good SF. Looking real good.

Vivienne Westwood at the De Young

On Saturday night, March 3rd we hit the opening of the Vivienne Westwood exhibit at the gloriously modern De Young museum in Golden Gate Park. Ladies and gents showed up in some randy duds. Thanks to all who allowed us to record their fashion for this ab fab event. More photos to follow in the coming posts so stay tuned.

Canine Cache

New York Afghans

New York Italian Greyhounds (IG's)

The Golden Hydrant of Awe, New York

Afghan Hound, New York

Mazze the CUTEST Italian Greyhound, San Francisco

Pitbull Pup, Oakland

Aww dawgs! Ben has been collecting photos of dogs for a few years. These are but a few. He loves the denuded Chinese Crested. Alas I couldn't find the photos I know exist in his archives but certainly in the future we will furnish more on the cutest fashionable sidekicks. (...next to babies.)
-Maria G