Activewear just got a whole lot more inclusive! Delving into the world of running as a plus size woman was challenging at best, and uninviting at worst. Plus size women are rarely featured in running publications, and I was pressed to find a dedicated sportswear brand whose size range extended beyond an extra large. I…
Bid on designer bags and your money goes to the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund. Win Win! And not just any designer bag, we’re talking donations from Sharon Stone (limited-edition Dior), Ann Getty (Hermes Birkin), Rev. Cecil Williams (Levis), Minnie Driver (Gianni Versace), Dede Wilsey (Chanel), Robert Downey Jr (Liberto Ferrero), and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Proenza Schuler)….
Screened at the San Francisco International Film Festival (SFFILM), the riveting documentary Halston introduces Roy Halston Frowick, a country boy from Iowa, who in the 1970s transformed himself into Halston, the superstar fashion designer. A master self-promoter, Halston created an aura of glamour by inviting celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor to runway shows and parties…
Part of my job as a personal wardrobe stylist is packing my clients for trips. I seem to be doing a lot of this lately, and when it comes to the jewelry, there are quite a few things to consider. I thought I’d share some of these points to ponder with you, as you may…
La Jolla is a picture-perfect seaside village nestled along a stunning stretch of Pacific coastline just 40 minutes from the bustle of downtown San Diego. La Jolla has long been a favorite Southern California vacation spot. The coastal community’s natural beauty, temperate climate and thriving arts scene is a magnet for visitors around the world….
Oscar de la Renta’s beautiful and feminine designs come alive in the world premiere of his retrospective at San Francisco’s De Young Museum now through May 30. Masterfully curated by Andre Leon Tally, de la Renta’s lifelong friend and former American editor-at-large for Vogue, the exhibit covers five decades with 120 ensembles. It’s magical. The…
Anna invited me to her boutique Les Lunes in San Francisco. At first I was a bit skeptical, since I have been lured into many “amazing’ and wonderful” products only to find that they were underwhelming and a waste of my time. Well, I was blown away with Les Lunes’ collection and how versatile her…