March 2012
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Don't Miss: Sasha Maks Vintage E-Boutique Launch...
Vintage jewelry makes us want to celebrate, and we’ll be doing just that tomorrow night at Conifer in Cow Hollow during the Sasha Maks Vintage E-Boutique Launch Party. Beauty Company and Urban Darling will be there with goodies and styling advice, and you’ll be able to shop the Sasha Maks collection at a (very rarely-offered) discount. Read on for the details.
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February 2012
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The Do List: SF Fashion Events Feb. 29-March 4
Leap year babies celebrate, and then it’s on to March and more than a few style happenings on the horizon. The week revs up tonight with Poshmark’s first San Francisco Live Posh Party, where you can don a party dress and hope to sell it before the evening’s through. Thursday packs a slew of events into one night. Head to Cow Hollow for the Sasha Maks Vintage E-Boutique Launch...
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In Pane Sight: Acre/SF
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In the window at Acre/SF: the allure of Blue Bottle Coffee and a cozy sitting space with stylish apparel and accessories at arm’s length is a sight for sore eyes after the near-vertical walk to this North Beach shop’s location. A...
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First Look: Stars + Ravens Collection 2
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This just in from San Francisco’s Stars + Ravens: a second collection that’s equal parts ethereal and edgy. Silk charmeuse, wool cashmere and silk chiffon join with hand-painted details, razor cuts and and unexpected folds in pieces ranging from high-drama capes to long, slender evening gowns.
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Snap Judgment: Love+Keep Knit Chain Necklaces
Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: jewelry to warm up your winter wardrobe comes in the form of Van Kim Le’s knitted chain necklaces. Find a unique statement piece like the gunmetal Keyhole Necklace, $90, online at Love+Keep.
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The Do List: SF Fashion Events Feb. 20-26
February, how quickly you clip by. With a little help from the style happenings on the horizon, we’re betting this seven-day stretch will go just as fast as the last. Slide into the week by using the last of the long weekend to take advantage of Presidents’ Day Sales, including one going down at indie boutique Nooworks. Midweek, indulge in unique finds at the latest All Vintage...
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Snap Judgment: Intwined Bowtie
Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: guys and girls alike can refurbish a button up sitting idle in the back of the closet with a Marlene Dietrich-inspired plaid bowtie, $27, from San Francisco-based Intwined.
More snap judgments….
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San Francisco Style: Rocky Horror Picture Show...
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During San Francisco’s recent SF Sketchfest, Rocky Horror Picture Show fans flocked to the Castro Theatre for a showing of the iconic 1975 film that included much-gabbed-about appearances by special guest Barry Bostwick, Peaches Christ and, would you believe it, actor Luke Perry. Here’s a look at the crowd before and...
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Betabrand Makes a Play for the Ladies
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San Francisco’s Betabrand, maker of such quirkily appealing apparel for men as the Sweatpant Dresspant, is making a play for the ladies. Debuting this week, the first item in its burgeoning women’s collection continues the label’s because-we-can approach to fashion with the Elope Dress, a little lace...
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The Bag Reveal: Alicea's Winter Neccessities
Fortunately for us, winter has been slow to show its full potential this year. But we’ve still had a taste of creeping fog and blustery evening winds this month. So what’s a girl to carry to face the elements?
On a recent day during the 5 o’clock downtown frenzy, with people bolting underground or huddling in doorways to escape the chill, I snagged Alicea Osborne, a Fashion...
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Valentine's Day Picks: Druzy Heart, Local Lips,...
Won’t you be our indie Valentine? From locally-made lipstick and sparkly heart jewelry to daring lingerie and fiery red pumps, we’ve got our eye on great gifts and local happenings sure to make your Valentine’s Day pop.
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Runway Recap: Designing for a Difference
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Check out the Locals: Polyvore Live NYFW Bloggers...
Bay Area-based Polyvore, home of thousands upon thousands of visually delectable fashion collages, is pushing at traditional fashion industry boundaries in more ways than one. Not only will the company become the first online community to hold a fashion show during New York Fashion Week, but it’s also skirting norms by choosing prominent fashion bloggers - and not models - for its runway...
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Snap Judgment: Marine Layer Striped Scarf
Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: the casual cool of the slouchy, ready-for-the-weekend women’s striped infinity scarf, $38, by San Francisco-based Marine Layer.
More snap judgments…
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Chosen Ones: Academy of Art Announces NYFW Lineup
Each February and September, San Francisco’s very own Academy of Art is the only school to show at New York Fashion Week. This week, the school announced the lineup for the upcoming Feb. 10 at the Lincoln Center. Read on to meet these new talents below (and don’t forget to watch the show via livestream next week).
Deanna Pei-Ju Lo
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Super Bowl Sale at y&i
A reason to love the Super Bowl, even if the chance to drink excessively and yell at guys in uniform doesn’t appeal: the y&i Super Bowl Sale. It’s on for Sunday (and the rest of the weekend, too) and means merch with prices starting at $10.
More San Francisco sales…
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Oh My Guinness: gr.dano Fall/Winter '12
A brand new reason to look forward to the latter half of the year came this week when much-loved independent San Francisco fashion label gr.dano dropped shots of its latest collection on us. With the gr.dano Fall/Winter ‘12 collection, prepare for the same sophisticated draping and architectural details designers Jill Giordano and Brian Scheyer are known for, but with a youthful edge and...
