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Hotel Zephyr San Francisco Review

November 3, 2018 By: Fan

I am so excited to tell you about our stay at a San Francisco boutique hotel called The Hotel Zephyr. We specifically chose this hotel for its location and theme; nautical and located right in the heart of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf with amazing views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. The guest rooms have porthole windows and “SOS” bedding. Anything novelty or kitsch and we are there!

The Hotel Zephyr in San Francisco is a family friendly motel with over 300 rooms and decorated in a nautical theme with a fabulous courtyard filled with seating areas, multiple fire pits, retro games that are life-size like Connect Four and Jenga. There is also a vintage 1950s Shasta trailer serving up snacks and beverages and then there is an amazing game room filled with comfortable seating, ping-pong tables, pool, and table shuffleboard. So much to do right there at the hotel!! The lobby is so cool with shipping container wall panels, porthole windows and seating, rope buoy lighting, an incredible wall mural of Popeye the Sailor Man and lots of spots to plugin and sit on comfortable sofas and chairs. There is also a retro style photo booth.

The kind staff worked with us so that we could do an earlier check in for a photo shoot we had around the corner. Our room did have that eye catching “SOS” bedding and it was comfortable. The bathroom has a selfie ring light mirror (so all of you that like to take selfies take note) a magnetic dart board, bar counter so you can stand and work at, coffee maker, fridge, safe, AC, lots of plush white towels, soaps and shampoos from C.O. Bigelow. Parking is an additional fee but well worth it considering you are parked in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco and you can come and go as many times as you like.

Stepping out of The Hotel Zephyr in San Francisco you are right in the heart of all the Fisherman’s Wharf attractions, lots and lots of restaurants and coffee shops, shopping, sightseeing, and more. Here is a list of just some of the activities that are right outside the hotel-

http://www.visitfishermanswharf.com/attractions

Fisherman’s Wharf
Hyde Street Pier
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Parks
Alcatraz Island (cruises and tours)
The Golden Gate Bridge (cruises and tours)
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! (use code “crazy4me” to save 20% on tickets)
Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
San Francisco Dungeon
Musée Mécanique a vintage arcade that features so many mechanically operated vintage games, musical instruments and video games.
Pier 39
Sea lions
The San Francisco Carousel – handcrafted in Italy, is intricately hand-painted and depicts famous San Francisco landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Coit Tower, Chinatown, Lombard Street, Alcatraz
Ghirardelli Square (calling all chocolate lovers)
Cable Cars
Restaurants and coffee shops galore

We had so much fun at The Hotel Zephyr in San Francisco and look forward to returning. All pics by my sweet hubby Gary.

Meet Eva

October 21, 2018 By: Fan

Lady V London has done it again with the perfect dress for curvy gals – the Eva. I was so excited when I first saw this new style released a couple weeks ago and could not wait to style it. Lady V’s Lyra wrap dress is my wardrobe staple and I have one in every color and print because a wrap style dress is a busty gals best friend. The Eva has a crossover neckline or faux wrap as I refer to it and that got my attention. Also, the beautiful Birds in Paradise print with touches of teal blue and pink would make it a breeze to accessorize with cardigans and petticoats. I could not wait for my Eva to arrive.

Lady V London ships very quickly from the UK…… I am in California and within a couple days Eva was here. The Eva in Birds in Paradise print is so pretty in person and the material is a nice weight polyester with good stretch. The cap sleeves are so dainty and are not too short at all. I love how the crossover neckline fits my bust and I am very comfortable and the girls are not squished at all. The waist is cinched nicely to enhance my curves and I love the flared pleated skirt that accommodates a fluffy petticoat without any trouble. The Eva is such a pretty style and I am now in need of every color and print!! I felt so pretty in my Eva and styled her very simply with a pink cardigan and pink petticoat. I can wear the Eva to the office too… will just add a pretty brooch to keep the neckline closed a bit. The Eva can easily go from work to dinner to a formal event. I absolutely love the Eva style and how perfectly it fits and accentuates my curves!! Hurry and snap your Eva – in Birds in Paradise up before they all sell out!!

A big thank you to my sweet hubby Gary for all these pics

Classic Fun at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

October 12, 2018 By: Fan

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! San Francisco

This weekend we decided to take a trip back to our childhood. A trip that would include good ol’ fashioned fun, the strange, the shocking, and the amazing. It is called Ripley’s Believe It or Not!

Ripley’s Believe It or Not is located right in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco. Traffic wasn’t too bad and within a short drive there we were waking into the colorful museum where we were greeted by friendly staff. To all you Dolls that are reading this, Ripley’s is the PERFECT place to get all glammed up and put your prettiest Pinup outfit on, as you will be taking lots and lots of pictures.

Warning: This post is loaded with pictures!!

Once inside the museum there is so much to see. We saw several figural statues and displays. The Ripley’s Shooting Gallery was a lot of fun and many visitors were taking their turn to see if they could hit the targets. I loved seeing the vintage themed exhibits like fortuneteller Zoltar and others. As we expected there are some very cool and slightly creepy things to see too!! One of the most beautiful exhibits was the intricately carved Asian themed camel bone that depicts daily life in ancient Asia and was incredible with the unbelievable amount of details it had. We saw a Human Unicorn man; two-headed weasel and this friendly fellow with a mouthful of razor sharp crocodile-shaped teeth, I sat right next to him to take a closer look. Check out my unbelievably tall friend here, I felt like a shorty even though I was wearing heels. We also enjoyed that the exhibits are designed to be interactive and you can step on things, push buttons and open boxes for surprises. We were laughing and screaming and having a blast!!

One of my favorite experiences was the spinning psychedelic vortex that you can walk through to get to the other side of the exhibits. The colors and shapes were awesome and made me feel like I was in another dimension. My hubby Gary and I had a lot of fun taking our shadow portraits and here we both are smooching.

There is so much to see and to do at Ripley’s Believe It or Not!. I seriously can’t remember when hubby and I laughed so much and learned so much in one day!! It is a great place to visit with friends, family and children. There is also a Laser Race you can do that involves getting on the floor and moving this way and that, and the Marvelous Mirror Maze complete with LED lights.

If you are looking for something different and fun to do for date night, or with friends and family then head to the San Francisco location of Ripley’s Believe It or Not. The awesome Ripley’s Believe It or Not team even gave me a coupon code to share with you all to save you 20% on the 3way combo ticket that includes Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, Ripley’s Marvelous Mirror Maze and Ripley’s Laserace!! Use code “crazy4me” Tickets: http://bit.ly/2QBxVO8

All pictures by my sweet hubby Gary

The Cat’s Meow

October 8, 2018 By: Fan

It’s Fall time and I am out and about enjoying the season. I love Fall when the leaves turn colors and start to fall. There are still lots of plants and flowers in bloom too and it is such a pretty time of year.

It was such a pretty Fall day around the neighborhood and my outfit was perfect. I am wearing the prettiest clothing by Voodoo Vixen made in the UK and my very first Voodoo Vixen cardigan in Annabelle Blue Cat that has a lovely black applique of a retro kitty cat and floral embroidery. I paired it with the beautiful Lucy Mustard Cat Flared Skirt with floral and cat kitsch print. The skirt also has the deepest pockets!! My cardigan is very soft and stretchy. It feels incredibly luxurious and has pretty floral buttons. I love how the cardigan is made for a curvy feminine figure hugging me in just the right places. The skirt is made of a nice weight cotton and really holds its shape beautifully. I felt so chic and comfortable and could have worn this lovely outfit from breakfast to a midnight snack. I thought my vintage kitty cat purse and my teal blue shoes were the perfect accessory. My sweet hubby Gary took all the pictures and we had such a lovely day. Hope you are all enjoying the lovely Fall season.

Weekends in Petaluma

October 5, 2018 By: Fan

Petaluma is such a great walking town with a fantastic downtown that is not too big and has so many historic buildings and a wide variety of coffee shops and restaurants. The shopping is pretty good too and you will find everything from vintage and antiques to hip and trendy shops. Petaluma also hosts the yearly Salute to American Graffiti classic car show as well as the Spring and Fall antique fair.

Hubby and I spent a lovely afternoon in Petaluma having lunch and visiting the historic museum and bookstore. The historical museum had a fantastic vintage vintage wedding dress exhibit and it was a thrill to see how lovely and treasured the dresses of the late 1800s and early 1900s are, the vintage cake toppers and hair adornments of the era were so well preserved.

The historical museum also has an upper section that is rich in the history of Petaluma being The Egg Capital of the World. We were fascinated and enjoyed seeing all the old photos and historic documents. By the early 1940s there were over 4,000 egg farms with 612 million eggs laid and by the year 2,000 approx. 1 million eggs are laid each day. Fascinating!! Here I am posing with a antique chicken…. I couldn’t help myself.

With hints of Fall in the air I wore my lovely Lindy Bop book print skirt and cardigan. It was the perfect outfit for a visit at the bookstore. I really miss the feel of books…. Something that is tangible. I enjoy visiting bookstores and sadly there are so few left these days.

Halloween is nearly here and we have some super fun projects coming up that we can’t wait to share with you all!! As always, a huge thank you to my wonderful and sweet hubby Gary for all the pics and being on life’s adventure with me.

Plaid in San Francisco

October 1, 2018 By: Fan

After working all week it is so nice to take time and have some serious fun. Hubby and I drove into San Francisco this weekend for some delicious food and fun activities. Although still early in the Fall season the weather sure had that crisp Autumn feel and I was really excited for the start of sweater weather.

Today I planned on being comfortable and cozy while maintaining my vintage vibe. My outfit was denim jeans, retro style cape and vintage inspired robot sweater (both from ModCloth) and my Gucci bag. The perfect outfit for lots of walking, sightseeing and fun.

Lunch was at Cioppino’s down on Fisherman’s Wharf. The menu is extensive with just the right amount of Italian fisherman flair and flavor. The famous Cioppino seafood soup might just be the best you will ever have!! The food is seriously delicious and fresh. Outdoor seating provides for some of the best people watching and a dining room that over looks the San Francisco bay.

There is so much to do and see at Fisherman’s Wharf… I am finishing a post about the top must-see and must-do things at Fisherman’s Wharf so stay tuned. Here are some pics of our fun day and I will be posting more pics on my Instagram and exclusive content on my Instagram stories so be sure you’re following along. All pics by my sweet hubby Gary.