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British Airways First Class Flight to Paris on 11/20/2012

Every detail from departure to arrival was perfectly calculated on the part of British Airways. At the SFO British Airways first lounge, magazines, light meals, small bites, and beverages were ample, restocked by incredibly discreet and polite lounge attendants approximately every ten minutes. An airline employee notified the few First patrons of boarding, and we walked through a corridor straight onto the airplane.

Upon takeoff each passenger was offered vintage champagne or still / sparkling water - since it was an evening trans-Atlantic flight - and a menu for the in-flight cuisine, as well as an amenities kit including

• hand and body lotion, night-time eye serum, face creme for the day
• a toothbrush and toothpaste
• black pajamas embroidered “First” and the British Airways logo 
• eye mask
• thick socks and slippers for inter-cabin wear

The cool cerulean blue light emanating from overhead and classical music playing lightly as the only ambiance, it was a magnificently peaceful and regal takeoff I won’t soon forget. My personal cabin itself radiated poise and prestige, its two windows veiled by remote-controlled blinds directly opposite my seat from a petit coat closet with a cubby at floor-level for shoes and small pouches for personal belongings too important to be stowed overhead. The meals on board were exquisite, as expected from British Airways’s First, served by helpful, knowledgable attendants. I chose to take my dinner in my father’s pod in the very narrow seat opposite the passenger’s. The menu was exceptionally accommodating to me vegetarian diet, and my courses were very well prepared and plated. I changed into the first pajamas in the lavatory, and when I emerged my seat had been transformed into a flat bed, complete with mattress, sheet, pillow, and duvet cover, which made it possible for me to sleep six hours of the eleven hour flight, an incredible feat. Breakfast was a miniature stack of pumpkin “pancakes” drizzled in a heavenly mascarpone-cream reduction and dusted with cinnamon. Divine.

Upon landing in London Heathrow, we walked to security without delay, where the understaffed and inefficient TSA took a twenty minute scrounging through our things before they let us on our way, by which time we had missed our connection to CDG. A helpful British Airways employee rebooked our flight and directed us to Heathrow’s First lounge, where we had a complimentary three course meal and massage before departing to CDG. Overall it was a pleasurable experience highlighting the understated elegance and class of British Airways.

British Airways First Class Flight to Paris on 11/20/2012

Every detail from departure to arrival was perfectly calculated on the part of British Airways. At the SFO British Airways first lounge, magazines, light meals, small bites, and beverages were ample, restocked by incredibly discreet and polite lounge attendants approximately every ten minutes. An airline employee notified the few First patrons of boarding, and we walked through a corridor straight onto the airplane.

Upon takeoff each passenger was offered vintage champagne or still / sparkling water - since it was an evening trans-Atlantic flight - and a menu for the in-flight cuisine, as well as an amenities kit including

• hand and body lotion, night-time eye serum, face creme for the day
• a toothbrush and toothpaste
• black pajamas embroidered “First” and the British Airways logo 
• eye mask
• thick socks and slippers for inter-cabin wear

The cool cerulean blue light emanating from overhead and classical music playing lightly as the only ambiance, it was a magnificently peaceful and regal takeoff I won’t soon forget. My personal cabin itself radiated poise and prestige, its two windows veiled by remote-controlled blinds directly opposite my seat from a petit coat closet with a cubby at floor-level for shoes and small pouches for personal belongings too important to be stowed overhead. The meals on board were exquisite, as expected from British Airways’s First, served by helpful, knowledgable attendants. I chose to take my dinner in my father’s pod in the very narrow seat opposite the passenger’s. The menu was exceptionally accommodating to me vegetarian diet, and my courses were very well prepared and plated. I changed into the first pajamas in the lavatory, and when I emerged my seat had been transformed into a flat bed, complete with mattress, sheet, pillow, and duvet cover, which made it possible for me to sleep six hours of the eleven hour flight, an incredible feat. Breakfast was a miniature stack of pumpkin “pancakes” drizzled in a heavenly mascarpone-cream reduction and dusted with cinnamon. Divine.

Upon landing in London Heathrow, we walked to security without delay, where the understaffed and inefficient TSA took a twenty minute scrounging through our things before they let us on our way, by which time we had missed our connection to CDG. A helpful British Airways employee rebooked our flight and directed us to Heathrow’s First lounge, where we had a complimentary three course meal and massage before departing to CDG. Overall it was a pleasurable experience highlighting the understated elegance and class of British Airways.

SO drooling over this Comme des Garçons elegantly understated striped long-sleeve with the iconic emblem. 

Love this ensemble! The bold blazer really perks up her simple gray basics, and the fedora adds a touch of fashion journalism. 

Hey guys! My style today - I love to play with textures, especially during fall, and autumn colors are absolutely my favorite. Fur vest by Armani Exchange, striped turtleneck by American Apparel - who I turn to for all my basics, corduroy circle skirt hand sewn by myself, and boots (which you can’t 100% see!) by Steve Madden, only because I couldn’t afford the Acne ones… but soon.

So loving these color blocked pants! Honestly WTF, one of the greatest DIY blogs on the web brings us these cute conversation starters!

Supermodel Frida Gustavon reminds us that you don’t have to be outrageous to show your impeccable style. Here in possibly the most classic of pieces - a horizontally striped shirt, nude heels, beige cords, black Ray Bans, and cheetah print bag - Frida proves that the value of versatile basics.

Viviana Volpicella, the assistant fashion editor at Vogue Nippon looks fun and fresh in the prime example of how to mix textures. Tips to recreate this look in your own style

• Keep it all in the same color scheme. Viviana dons monochrome red/pink, maintaining order in what could otherwise be a crazy chaotic ensemble.
• Don’t be afraid to accessorize! Earrings, glasses, bracelets, and rings only add to the eclectic-chic feel.

Well done, Viviana!

These loudoud Givenchy clutches add pop to any monochrome outfit, or pair with prints and funky textures, as seen above, for a concrete jungle effect.

Get this look! A chunky necklace, high waisted worn denim shorts, bright, bold top, simple one-strap raw leather sandals and a statement bag = urban jungle done right. Top - Kenzo €190; Shorts - Wildfox $148; Shoes - Steve Madden $40; Necklace - Nest $395

Zac Posen brings a romantic, polished, and sophisticated take to New York’s 2013 Spring/Summer Fashion Week - think Michelle Obama meets high fashion. Above, supermodels Naomi Campbell and Coco Rocha with Posen for the closing of the show.

Rebecca Minkoff, renowned for her iconic Morning After Bag, presents her SS 2013 collection at New York Fashion Week, which features tees and bright bohemian essentials, maintaining order even with chaotic, funky prints by integrating plenty of white. This collection is remarkably wearable while maintaining an edgy cool-vibe, making Minkoff a constant favorite for celebs. Her growing list of famous fans includes Lauren Conrad, Kiera Knightly, Ashley Greene, and Reese Witherspoon.

Always groundbreaking and fresh, Alexander Wang shakes it up again for Spring and Summer 2013. Detached minimalist pieces separated by invisible fishline give these an effortlessly modern floating effect that recall Dutch minimalist blogger Ivania Carpio. 

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