So, the other day this cute black makeup bag showed up in our office. Seeing that I am in the process of trying to solve that little “my dresser’s been taken over by cosmetics” problem, the Knew Suede bag caught my eye. It’s called “Miss Suki” from the Hold Me collection, and it’s designed...
It was a simple coin flip that changed the lives of twins Jean and Jane Ford and the faces of millions of women thereafter. Thirty-five years ago, they sat on the corner of San Francisco’s 23rd and Nellie streets deciding between a career in cosmetics or casseroles — the two things the women knew...
With summer rapidly approaching, PJ Bremier gives five quick tips for sprucing up your outdoor space and creating a smooth transition from indoor to outdoor living. Kick back, relax and enjoy the outdoors with these great touches:
‘Tis the season for perfect gifts! Fashion editor Somer Flaherty chooses the ultimate selection for everyone on your list. For absolutely anyone: Cleanse, tone and moisturize your way through the winter with Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Collection. The three-part kit includes Ultra Facial Cleanser, Ultra Facial Toner and Ultra Facial Cream. I’m personally using this...
Big news for Marin fashionistas: East Bay designer Erica Tanov has recently opened her boutique in the Marin Country Mart, joining Malia Mills another hi-end, unique womens’ clothing destination. There have also been rumors that a James Perse store will be opening in the outdoor shopping center, formerly known as Larkspur Landing (located across from...
It’s official. My new favorite handbag of the season could be just about anything the design duo Lambertson and Truex put out. I just met with the two at Tiffany & Co. in San Francisco for a peek at their newest offerings for Tiffany’s handbag and accessory collections. I’ve been a fan since the...
There’s a special section in my heart dedicated to the shoe department at Saks in New York. It’s the place where I bought my favorite night-blue, patent-leather Yves Saint Laurent heels, a pair I picked out after hours of searching in the behemoth shoe section—the department is so big it even has its own...
Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, the School of Fashion at the Academy of Art University has over 2,500 designers-in-the making (and some live or grew up in Marin). Recently, several of their alumni jetted off to the Big Apple for an amazing opportunity— to have their collection appear on the runways on the...
As Healdsburg becomes the new desirable destination for Marin cyclists tired of the same old El Camino Road looking for new views and challenges, J Vineyards & Winery in Sonoma County has taken note of the new crew. Since cycling has become an important charitable fundraising tool for cancer efforts, J’s Winery has designed...
