August 31, 2011 I've been in love with Second Jeans for nearly a decade, and when my fave Hayes Valley fashion boutique stopped carrying the brand my heart was crushed beyond belief. On a recent trip to Toronto, I discovered their latest styles and washes at Trixie, a trendy boutique in the Swansea neighborhood.
August 30, 2011 Instead of creating a comprehensive makeup collection, Lancome has a short and sweet version for fall. Named after its original Parisian boutique, the 29 St. Honoré collection has only six products.
August 26, 2011 Having read Muriel Barbery's book, The Elegance of the Hedgehog, I was rather curious about "The Hedgehog" ("Le Hérisson"), the film adaptation by director Mona Achache. It focuses on Paloma Josse (Garance Le Guillermic), an overly precocious 11-year-old girl who decides to end her life on her twelfth birthday. As she plots her impending suicide she befriends Renée Michel (Josiane Balasko), the prickly and grumpy concierge of Paloma's luxury Parisian apartment building, and Kakuro Ozu (Togo Igawa), the mysterious and wealthy Japanese tenant.
Josiane Balasko and Garance Le Guillermic in "The Hedgehog." Courtesy of Neoclassics Films Ltd. 2011.
Entertainment, Film August 24, 2011 Once again, NARS created a stunning and modern makeup collection for fall 2011. Whether you like it neutral or super bold, there really is something for everyone. Italian model Mariacarla Boscono is the perfect face for this campaign, don't you agree?
August 22, 2011 Thanks to Bernhard Willhelm's talent and vision, some of the Camper Fall 2011 shoe designs are looking quite sexy and edgy. Drawing inspiration from the biker world, Willhelm uses metallic skulls and extra large zippers to create bold statements. He created several designs as a special collaboration with Camper, so these are only available for this season.
August 18, 2011 In my never ending quest to try organic beauty, I've been curious about the Eminence mineral makeup line for a while. I finally got a chance to try their Chai Berry Glow Mineral Illuminator, which is a fabulous all-over bronzing powder for light to medium skin tones.
August 17, 2011 I'm always amazed at the incredible inventory Simply Chic has for sale. Curated by owner May Warren, this intimate consignment boutique is a favorite of local socialites and fashion mavens. You'll find lots of gorgeous vintage handbags and accessories from Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci at a fraction of the original cost.
Fashion, San Francisco, Shopping August 15, 2011 Summer's not over yet in SF. We have our Indian summer in the next month, so we still have many sunny days ahead of us (we hope!). With that in mind, I'm so glad I have a few Leonor Greyl products to nourish and condition my distressed hair.
August 11, 2011 The YSL Midnight Garden Fall 2011 makeup collection exemplifies the fantasy blooms of a voluptuous, sensual garden during the magic hour. You can imagine that most of the colors herein will be fairly dramatic and bold.
August 9, 2011 Formerly known as their Anti-Aging Day Serum, Marie Veronique Organics recently changed the name of their popular sunscreen to Everyday Sheer Coverage SPF 20. Providing daily UVA/UVB protection, this product also acts as a light tinted moisturizer, which leaves a great matte finish. It also has a wonderful scent because of the rose essential oil.
