Finally!

As I mentioned upon it's debut, I couldn't wait to see Mademoiselle C, the documentary that follows the eternally chic Carine Roitfeld as she moves to New York from her post as former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief to launch her own magazine. Last night, I was finally able to watch the film via iTunes. It is a wonderful work of art that gives you a peek into the mysteriously genius world of Carine, the development of the magazine and her greatest loves in life - career and beyond. Below, enjoy some photographs of the style icon and be sure to read this interview featured in the Huffington Post to see what Carine says about going naked under the trench coat...

Images via Tommy Ton

The Calling

We enjoyed some phenomenal weather this past weekend in San Francisco and if you didn't spend the majority of it outside, well, you missed out. The above farm-house is one of Ken Fulk's wine country projects that accurately evokes the type of ease that comes with living in Napa Valley. It's a funny feeling when you experience beautiful weather like we did, as I find myself craving more. I wish I could teleport to this farm-house for the day to enjoy laps in the salt water pool, lawn games with iced tea in hand and wine on the patio with a crackling fire before a candlelit al fresco dinner. Off to work I go...

La Paulée

Last night, I enjoyed my first La Paulée de San Francisco celebration at RN74. At La Paulée, wine aficionados gather to sample new releases and older vintages from the most sought after domaines of Burgundy. The event dates back to 1923 when one of the most respected Burgundy's wine growers, Jules Lafon, wanted to "revive the traditional medieval grape harvest celebration to which Cistercian monks invited their vineyard laborers." For the very first Paulée, Lafon hosted at Meursault domaine (a Burgundy region in Eastern France), inviting thirty-five of his friends to a small fête in the vat-room. When others caught wind of what was occurring, they thought Lafon had a wonderful concept and thus, by 1932, it was an annual affair. Today, the event is led by the most accomplished sommeliers in the US who join forces with extraordinary Chefs to pair the wines with some of the finest cuisine (New York City participates as well). Tommorow will mark the final day of La Paulée de San Francisco, however I encourage you to mark your calendar for next year.

Get Lost in the Music

I've found myself in a very contemplative state the past few days reflecting on personal goals, friendships, travel and pretty much every component of my young adult hood. (I've been told this is normal?) Music has always comforted me and forced me to find perspective. I find myself drawn to it more and more. Whether it's the sound of The Wailers, Bruce Hornsby, Stevie Wonder or new artists I have on repeat via my Spotify account, they seem to do the trick. Above, model Saskia de Brauw with the sensational musical duo Daft Punk shot by Peter Lindbergh. The spread was featured in the December 7th issue of French publication M le Monde. See more photographs here.