my life is now semi-complete.

Last week I finally had the chance to fly up to SF and catch the YSL exhibit. I'm SO glad I made the decision to do so, because it was exactly the push I needed to get me moving forward with the things I'm passionate about in life. I went with my favorite fashionista ever, the lovely Nancy. The two jackets pictured above in particular were incredibly moving. I think we stared for ten minutes straight at these pieces alone. He made these as a tribute to Van Gogh. The photo does NO justice -- when you see these jackets in real life, they sparkle with life as the light hits each meticulously placed bead. Picture millions of glass beads and sequins. I mean, we've all seen embroidery and beading before, but to emulate the bright colors and shading of Van Gogh paintings?? Trying to grasp this concept literally moved me to TEARS. Nancy can vouch for me... I stood there with my mouth open and tears in my eyes, seriously about to cry. Yves Saint Laurent was a genius and true artist for sure. I felt lucky to even stand in that room breathing the same air as these works of art. The emotion I felt in that very moment was overwhelming. It was heartbreaking at the same time to think this man, the last of his kind, is no longer with us. It truly is the end of an era. A moment of silence, please.