Skirt Sports: The activewear world’s hidden gem
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Skirt Sports: The activewear world’s hidden gem

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…

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STARMAN – Freddie Burretti the Man Who Sewed the World: film review

A young lad named Freddie Burretti met rising star David Bowie at a London club, and soon afterward became the collaborator and creator of the Ziggy Stardust persona. Burretti’s otherworldly gender-bending costumes were way ahead of their time amid the homophobia of the 1970s. What a fantastic career he had. I wish I could say…

Celebrating California Wines at Raymond Vineyard
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Celebrating California Wines at Raymond Vineyard

Did you know that 40 years ago California wines were not considered worthy by the rest of the wine world? Especially in France, who indeed, has been the epicenter of winemaking for centuries. But, one glorious afternoon in Paris, a courageous man named Steven Spurrier  decided to see which wines were actually the best. He brought in famous…

JCB Lounge: Yountville Just Got Even Better

JCB Lounge: Yountville Just Got Even Better

Yountville, that quiet little town tucked away between Napa and Calistoga has just been graced with the presence of JCB. JCB by Jean-Charles Boisset unveiled the JCB Tasting Salon, a wine tasting and luxury lifestyle retail destination, and Atelier by JCB, a gourmet epicerie that offers a curated assortment of gourmet culinary delights. The JCB…

Socialites, Celebrity, at “Dior and I”

Socialites, Celebrity, at “Dior and I”

During the Sonoma International Film Festival the little town was abuzz with San Francisco’s VIPs and socialites. The reason? The Celebrity Cruises‘ sponsored screening of “Dior and I,” darling Diva. It was the Northern California premiere of the film, so of course Sonoma was the place to be for lovers of fashion. And what a night…