12/22/08

Be Berry and Might... I Mean Merry and Bright This Season

Red can be seen all over the place during the holidays.  Stockings, tree trimmings, and holiday parties near and far.  This is on time of the year you can pull off a red dress and not look like a traffic light.  Here are some great suggestions at all price levels:














12/9/08

AMEX Makes it Easier for You

American Express is sponsoring a "DailyCandy Local Deal" event in San Francisco. Shop Fillmore St in Pac Heights this Thursday, December 11 from 5-8pm.  Use your American Express card and get up to 25% off at stores such as:

 

Hlaska

Enjoy 15% off the entire store and 20% when you use any American Express® Card. Open until 7 p.m.

 

Zinc Details

Enjoy 10% off the entire store and receive a free gift bag when you use any American Express Card.

 

Erica Tanov

Receive 20% off and 25% off when you use any American Express Card. Also check out the local jewelry trunk show featuring designer Tamara Lee, 6-8 p.m.

 

My Boudoir

Enjoy 15% off the entire stock and 25% off when you use any American Express Card. Open until 7 p.m.

 

Clary Sage Organics

Receive 10% off storewide and 20% off apparel when you use any American Express Card. Open until 7 p.m.

 

Elizabeth Charles

Enjoy a 10% discount in-store and online and 15% off when you use any American Express Card. Open until 6 p.m.

 

Heidi Says Collection, Heidi Says Casual, Heidi Says Shoes

Cupcakes by Pinkie’s Bakery and 15% off everything at all three stores — 20% off when you use any American Express Card. Open until 7 p.m.

 

Nest

Enjoy a 10% discount on the entire store. Open until 6:30 p.m.

 

Cap off the night at Swank Cocktail Club. Complimentary cocktails and nibbles at 488 Presidio Avenue, at California Street, 7-8 p.m.


RSVP here.

12/8/08

Better Than Leggings

What's better than leggings?  Leggings that don't look like leggings.  Check out Citizens of Humanity's newly launched Birkin line of leggings.  All the flexibility of leggings with the sleek look of 5-pocket jeans.  They look great tucked into boots or worn with a flashy pair of heels.  Shop for it at shopbop.com.


Style Lounge 2008

Mark your calendars!!!!!!

Date: Wednesday December 10, 2008
Time: 5pm - 10pm
Where: Bently Reserve
301 Battery Street
San Francisco

Great Flats on SALE at Bluefly.com

Bluefly.com is having a 15% off sale TODAY ONLY.  Be sure to check it out early for the best selection.  Not sure what to get first?  Check out these fashion staples.....

12/2/08

Tim Gunn in San Francisco

Cheaper than a flight to NY, visit Macy's Union Square, Monday December 8th at 12:00, for your chance to meet the voice of fashion in person.

Tim Gunn will be giving holiday accessorizing tips using Monet jewelry with a Q&A session.  Be one of the first people to spend over $75 in Monet jewelry and get an autographed copy of his calendar.

Like the man says, "Make it work" people.

11/22/08

December 11th, 5:00-9:00 Regency Center, San Francisco


Don’t miss Appel & Frank’s holiday shopping event on December 11th. 
Find all your holiday gifts at reduced prices! 
Discounted tickets can be purchased online at www.appelandfrank.com.

Information and images courtesy of Appel & Frank

11/3/08







If you love revolveclothing.com for their selection of designers, rather the quantity of them, you'll love what they hand picked for their new site Forward.  While this new site doesn't have the same selection (yet), they have picked some of the most fashion forward labels to feature on the site.  If you are looking for the one piece that will have everyone else drooling and wondering where you got it, look no further.  Just like their site says: "Forward thinking.  Forward fashion.  Forward by REVOLVE."  I suggest.....


Fox Run Knit Scarf

$275














Image and text courtesy of forwardforward.com.

10/28/08

Girl's Night Out to Support Junior League SF

The Junior League of San Francisco is having a Girl's Night Out in their Next to New Consignment Boutique located on 2226A Fillmore.
 
Get a head start on holiday shopping and support the Junior League of San Francisco.  Bay Area designer Lesley Evers will be featuring a trunk show with new styles for fall on Thursday, Nov. 20, 5-9 p.m. at the NTN-CB. Lesley’s collection includes feminine dresses and skirts in beautiful fabrics for women – as well as matching mother and daughter styles. Twenty percent of your purchase will be donated to the JLSF.

10/23/08

image courtesy of style.com

This is great advice, and something I do myself.  It's important to note that no two brand's sizes run the same.  For that matter, even within a line things can run irregular.  Some of the reasons for this can be the cut, fabric, whether or not it has stretch, etc.  But it doesn't hurt to know which labels tend to fit you better than others.  It will help cut down shopping time and frustration when you are hitting the department stores and online shopping.

Neiman Marcus HUGE Christmas Book- Shop Online NOW


The Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is out and ready to be perused and drooled over.  Check it out online at neimanmarcus.com.  Not only are there some great gift ideas, but some amazing dresses for all those holiday parties about to hit our calendars.  For a guided shopping trip, email me at jenniferh@beyondblack.biz.

10/10/08

Verrieres & Sako Trunk Show

Verrieres & Sako  Trunk Show
San Francisco 
with Glodenbleu handbags


The Verrieres & Sako collection combines sleek tailoring, dramatic silhouettes, feminine lines, luxurious fabrics and a neutral color palette creating a timeless look for all seasons. Incorporating couture techniques with a focus on quality, fit and style, every look is sophisticated and innovative.The signature fabric manipulation techniques add a cutting edge and interprets the classic form of femme fatales and silver screen glamour with a modern sensibility.
 
Verrieres & Sako have recently been featured in In Style Magazine and Vogue Japan. They are recipients of Gen Art's Fresh Faces in Fashion and can be found in speciality boutiques 
such as 
Fred Segal, Satine, Nikki Laura: N.Y. and Jim-elle this spring.

all information and images courtesy of Verrieres & Sako

9/5/08

William Rast aka Justin Timberlake


William Rast is the brainchild denim brand from Justin Timberlake and his friend Trace Ayla.

"Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala are the creators of the William Rast clothing line. The name "William Rast" is a combination of Justin's and Trace's grandfather's names - a "William" from one and a "Rast" from the other. For two best friends that are as close as any two brothers, it was a perfectly logical way to name the business. Family, friendship, history, tradition. These are the qualities that combine to make the William Rast line so special.

William Rast clothing is crafted with exquisite attention to detail and exceptional fabrics specially milled in the U.S., Japan and Italy. All pants and tees are treated at the best dye houses and laundries in Los Angeles. This ensures the highest level of quality control for the innovative treatments, washes and finishes William Rast is famous for. The result is like nothing you've ever worn, a collection of denim and knits that feel as comfortable as your own skin. Wrap it all up in impeccable designs by Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala, and you're guaranteed to look and feel your best in William Rast." (http://www.djpremium.com/shop/G1-V84272-R54352/william-rast.html)

Not only is their website fun to browse, but so is their clothing line.  Check out these pieces from Nordstrom (currently for sale at Westfield Centre SF).

I have tried these on myself.  This William Rast military peacoat and belt are to die for.

And, for all you animal lovers, if you are looking for something to wear under this amazing jacket, why not this very cute tee
also by William Rast.







Photos courtesy of William Rast and Nordstrom.com

8/25/08

Take a Look at the New J. Crew


With new more luxurious fabrics for men and women, in very Fall friendly colors, J. Crew is no longer in a class with Abercrombie- its better.  If you haven't been into one of their stores lately, I highly recommend you check it out.

Image courtesy of J.Crew

8/22/08

Fashion Police

The hat, the belt, the tee, well...

















These looks should be pretty self-explanatory.


















Poor poor Clay Aiken.  Leave the
 hair straightener at home!















And speaking of hair... even Al got it wrong.  There is such a thing as too flat and to high when it comes to your "do" guys.
















Your jacket should never look like it came from an pop-art
 exhibit.
















Did he get dressed in the dark?  Only waiters should be wearing cropped jackets in burgundy- and even then...
















Images courtesy of Splendora.com

8/21/08

SF Welcomes XII Threads Custom Clothiers


For all of you guys and gals forced to wear suits 9-5, M-F by corporate America, take note.  There is nothing in the world greater that a custom tailored suit.  You can buy off the rack and have altered, but nothing compares to something being made to address your every bump and lump, to fit perfectly JUST FOR YOU.  New to San Francisco from LA, 12 Threads Custom Clothiers is here for you.  They will even come to your house or place of business for a fitting.  Might I suggest that only those with offices and not cubicles use the latter of the options.  Here is the review from Thrilllist.com:

THRILLIST SAN FRANCISCO
THURSDAY AUG 21, 2008

12 Threads

15 Guerrero (#1), at Market; The Mission; 415.306.4549

"Custom tailors generally limit their valuable house-calling services to clients whose Bentleys drive Ferraris. Starting Saturday, 12 Threads'll fit you at home, and all you need is to not be homeless.  Just arrived from LA, 12T specializes in affordable, fully custom dress wear, which they'll size you for in the comfort of your home/office, any time day or night (unlike other late-night work for hire, you'll end up with something you'll wear, not something you'll carry). Upon arrival, your tailor will take at least 25 measurements, then suss out your desired garment's look, fit, and function (where you'll rock it/how it'll best complement your body/# of pockets...); if you need inspiration, 12T provides prototype sketches, from button-downs (e.g., the tapered/pocketless Milano, the fly-front/spread-collar NY), to blazers (e.g., the Italian-cut, zero-vent/3-pocket "Modern") -- or you can just timidly point to a GQ spread, and try to hold back the tears. Next, select materials, from thousands of cashmere/wool/linen suit swatches (the very same textiles used by the likes of Dior, Ferragamo, & Versace), to 100% cotton shirt textiles in solids/stripes/plaids, to subtler bespoke options like a selection of 40 old-school crests for your sport coat's buttons, or dozens of silk dragon linings ("underneath this Bond-like sophistication lies a Dragonheart").

12T's offering up a slough of opening weekend specials, including 20% off any suit package if you mention Thrillist. Your getup'll take about 4-6 weeks to arrive, or less than 2 with a rush order -- a financial sacrifice best undertaken only if your Pinto drives a Metro.

Check out 12Threads.com; for all your SF opening discounts inquire within" (http://www.thrillist.com/archives/2008/08/12_threads_sf_san_francisco_gear_services_the_mission.html)

Image courtesy of 12threads.com.

8/20/08

Saks is Giving Back on Your Spending

Saks is giving you more than one reason to shop with them this week.  Along with the first look at DVF's Fall Collection, they are offering a runway inspired, limited edition lip color from the show, plus a $25+ gift card for spending $250.  Shop online or in stores, the gift cards go bye-bye after the 21st.

bebe Fall Preview Party

For those shoppers in the San Francisco area, bebe on Grant St will be having a Fall Collection Preview party on Thursday the 21st (yes, tomorrow) from 4:00-7:00.  There will be a DJ and models sporting bebe's newest duds.


Image courtesy of bebe.com

8/15/08

Daily Candy

Not only did I find my eyebrow waxing specialist from their insider know-how, I am a faithful follower of their restaurant and bar reviews.  Let's just hope the newly purchased Daily Candy doesn't loose its honest approach to the content put forth in their daily emails.

For those who have not jumped onto the Daily Candy bandwagon yet, even with the acquisition, I highly recommend taking a look at their site.

www.dailycandy.com

"Comcast sweetens its online menu with Daily Candy

NEW YORK (AP) — Cable and Internet service provider Comcast Corp. is expanding its online menu with the acquisition of Daily Candy, an electronic newsletter catering to women looking for tips on fashion, food and fun things to do in big cities.

Financial terms weren't disclosed. The Wall Street Journal reported the sales price at about $125 million, citing people familiar with the matter who it did not name.

Founded in 2000 by Dany Levy, Daily Candy boasts about 2.5 million readers who signed up to receive daily newsletters in their e-mail. It produces different daily editions for London and 11 U.S. cities: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington D.C.

Like most Web sites, New York-based Daily Candy makes its money from advertising.

Philadelphia-based Comcast hopes to expand Daily Candy's audience by promoting some features on its other Internet properties.

Besides a general-purpose Web site that anchors its high-speed Internet service, Comcast also owns the online video service Fancast and movie ticket broker Fandango."  (http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5jKrIxMVzYY_fTMMYx4wpXpsaZr5AD92CFCT00)

Image courtesy of Daily Candy

8/14/08

Is That Really Old Navy?

I have the inside info from a reliable source at Old Navy that these outfits are going to hit the shelves the first or second week in September.  Looks like these, at those prices?  Ready... set... shop!  Because you know these looks are going to go flying off the shelves.
From left, color-block cap-sleeved dress ($29.50) with bauble bracelet ($14.50), color-trim blazer ($39.50), color-block tank dress ($29.50) with skinny belt ($12.50)


Images courtesy of Old Navy

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