With Friends Like These . . . - James Smith & Jacob Coupe by Cameron McNee

Who needs enemies? I'm pretty sure you've heard that saying before. For the most part, I consider myself a good judge of character but sure enough two or three gets past my radar. Gossipers and drama makers. I know, I know I should take the high road and not stoop on their level. One, people will always talk, maybe they're jealous or maybe they're just bored with their lives. Two, after these wolves in sheep's clothing are revealed then you really know who are your true friends.

The thing is, no matter how much I say I won't let negativity from others affect me. It does, I am only human after all.

In today's editorial post we have Models 1 talents, James Smith and Jacob Coupe dapper in vintage feel outfits for London magazine, Shortlist. The duo are styled by the always amazing Barnaby Ash in period-feel pieces by Marks & Spencer, Gant and Viktor & Rolf to name a few. The editorial is lensed by Cameron McNee.

Happy Thursday!

Comfortable - Max Rendell by Karim Sadli

It was a rainy weekend in San Francisco. Eventhough for the most part it was quite a relaxing one, it ended on a quite sour note, thus aggravated me a little bit. When I'm aggravated I tend to do it in my house, by myself and shut my phone. Unlike most people who would rather talk to their friends, I always thought that the best council would be yourself. At least that way I wouldn't be able to blame anybody but myself.

I'm aware that bumps like this would eventually happen. Because, well, nobody was born perfect. except me. Just kidding. I mean technically speaking I was sort of playing double standard. I shouldn't be too hard on New York/ES.

SO, last night while grabbing a drink with the bestie, the word "comfortable" came up. Would that sum up my relationship? Because realistically nothing was ever convenient with this, like I said.

Today we have British model Max Rendell as photographed by Karim Sadli for the Fall issue of VMAN. Rendell was outfitted by Jay Massacret with rich leather pieces by Jil Sander, Burberry Prorsum, Givenchy, and Pringle of Scotland to name a few.

Do You Remember? - Francisco Lachowski by Michelle Du Xuan

Last night, I reconciled with an old college friend who recently reached out and sent me pictures of him and his little one. I had my hesitations first because I don't really know what might unravel when the dust was brushed away. It has been years. A lot of things had happend in between. Not to mention him leaving my graduating year to play professional football and all. I took him to one of my favorite restaurants, Frances to get some (not so) light dessert and wine. At the end of the night, it made me miss college and time of yesteryears. It felt like a lifetime but in reality it has only been four years since my undergrad. I'm glad I did it. Eventhough we were but shadows of our younger selves, I'm glad that as adults we still had that connection. Time will pass and we will grow old (yikes!) but true compatibility will never fade.

Today is not only the first day of December in terms of the holidays but it is also World AIDS day. It is not only toady but everybody SHOULD be aware of their status. Moreover for young adults in this country who seemed to be less informed. I'm not going to turn this post as a PSA but awareness is prevention.

Have a great weekend my fashionistos and fashionistas.

I'm closing this week with photographs by Michelle Du Xuan featuring top model, Francisco Lachowski. After working for an editorial for L'Officiel Homme China story that I posted a month ago here, the two worked on some additional shots. Lachowski was styled by Benjamin Armand in Givenchy and Julius keeping that warrior theme that we saw on the editorial.

Sleepless in San Francisco - Elia Cometti by Giovanni Squatriti

The funny thing about staying with New York/ES when I came to visit, those four days came and went but at the same time felt like an eternity. I think that's why I haven't really "recuperated" from all of a sudden sleeping alone again. I know it seems ridiculous but alas it's exactly 2 am right now and I'm awake. Sure it might be just insomnia but there's this longing to be with this person. I guess that will be one thing that I envy from conventional relationships and that person you're dating is just a car ride away. Eventhough we do call or video chatt as frequent as we do, it will never replace an actual touch.

I know there's one solution to this but I shall cross the bridge when I get there.

Happy Friday my fashionistos and fashionistas! Finish strong and stay dry to my fellow San Franciscans!

In today's editrial post we have Elia Cometti as he appeared on the third issue of the Parisian magazine, ODDA. Giovanni Squattiti photographs Cometti surrounded by pieces for Versace Home and styled by David Martin with pieces from Versace's offerings for Spring/Summer 2013. GOD! I love that one image with the sleeveless blazer, my favorite piece from the collection. 

Speaking of Versace, The new cologne Eros' advert with Brian Shimansky is pretty darn cool. 

Holidaze - Florian Neuville by Bryan Huynh

Now that all the Thanksgiving "festivities" are over. It is time to get ready for the holiday festivities. I will probably start my Christmas shopping this week. My biggest priority is to find the perfect gifts for my three nieces, the most important kids in my life right now. Then something for New York/E.S. something I can send out easily. For some reason the hardest people to shop for are the ones I date. The easiest one I can think about would be tickets to see me here in San Francisco, honestly. BUT that's more like a gift for me than for New York/E.S., not like I have a problem with that. I know most of y'all are probably having a hard time going back to work this week after the long holiday weekend but hey, I just can't believe it's almost December. Where did time go, especially after Summer.

For today's post we have new comer, Florian Neuville, as he grazes the pages of the third issue of SID magazine. The great editorial is photographed by Bryan Huynh and styled by Yu-Jen Wang. I love the bold pieces that are relevant and actually goes with the whole aesthetic of the editorial. The only comment I had is that on some pictures his eyes look "dead" I would like to see some intensity on them especially the last photograph. But the editorial is great nonetheless.

The Cat Is Out of My Jack Spade Bag - Matt Ardell by Christian Ferretti

Hopefully my fashionistos and fashionistas had a great week and for my fellow Americans had a great Thanksgiving. I'm, personally, glad that I didn't gauge myself with food and rendered myself helplessly on the couch succumbing to food induced coma. For most of us it was not just one dinner or lunch but a marathon of eating for a couple of days, on my case. I also didn't partake with the craziness that was called Black Friday. The lines and the chaos of it all never appealed to me. No matter how cheap the merchandise got. Besides most of the time I would go do my Christmas shopping a couple of days later and they would still have the same things that they had from Black Friday.

I spent Thanksgiving day with the family and the day after with friends. One of my really good friends shared his tradition with us which was tree ornaments with our names and we pick a word that spoke to us from another set of ornaments. I chose reconciliation. Eventhough the gravity of the word was not as intense as New York/ES getting back together. It spoke greatly of what transpired the week I was in New York.

Have a great weekend Everyone!

We close this week with an editorial that appeared on the latest issue of Hero magazine. Matt Ardell was photographed by Christian Ferretti and styled Gro Curtis. The cover story featured some beautiful and haunting images with some great dramatic pieces to match the mood. Eventhough it has only 8 issues under its belt, Hero has been a favorite magazine of mine. 

Things That I Want: Thankful, Fur Sure - Zara

Well first and foremost,

Happy Thanksgiving to all my fellow Americans!

Another year, a million and one things I am thankful for this year. One the amazing new job. Thanks to the great opportunity to work with such great individuals. Two, the people I met in the fashion industry. I've learned a lot from these people. Three my amazing friends and family for being there for me. Four my fashionistos and fashionistas around the world, thank you for your patronage. And last but not the least, New York/ES you've been my rock and my inspiration. I Love You and thank you for the fond memories and I can't wait to make more. I guess the second time is the charm.

Alright, remember to breath in between spoonful of food and drink plenty of liquor water.

In today's Things That I Want post. I'm feeling a little frisky. I don't know is it because I saw the Broadway production of The Lion King on my recent trip to NYC or I basically just love the way it looks. Well, like most coat and heavy knit wear that I own there's a chance that I will be wearing this probably once a year or as of late, when I'm in NYC. Since I'm back with New York/ES I will be over there more than twice a year, not counting my trips for Mercedes Benz NYFW. Way to go rack up those miles. Yay me. This piece, which is pretty much a sold piece for me, is from Zara. It's a fur lined heavy knit cardigan. I personally don't like knits and I prefer to wear jackets but I've been eyeing this piece for a hot minute . . . well actually just over the weekend when I stopped by their flagship store while I was in New York. The cardigan retails fo $159.

Photo Credit: Ram Boneh & Eduardo Oliver by Chris Logan, styled by Don West.