Archive | February, 2012

Elie Saab – The Oscar Red Carpet Designer

27 Feb

The stars came out in full for Hollywood’s big night at the Oscars. Of course it’s the fashion we tune in to see and if there was a category to best designer for the stars the Oscar goes to Elie Saab. So many big names and so many beautiful gowns! Guess who’s haute couturist of the [...]

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Oscar Buzz Top Red Carpet Ladies

27 Feb

Oscar red carpet night meant lots of beautiful stars in amazing beautiful gowns. Of course there were missteps too but we don’t like to focus on that.  Here’s who we thought stood out as the fairest of them all. These ladies in white were classic Hollywood glam! Milla Jovovich and Rooney Mara both went with [...]

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Controversy of Mineral Oil

24 Feb

Here’s how my brain works: oiling skin makes sense because my grandma always told me to oil my leathers to prevent it from drying and cracking >> leather is skin so this concept translates the same for my skin. I’ve been using baby oil on my body for the longest time thinking well if it’s [...]

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Spring Florals

22 Feb

Florals are always a natural spring/summer theme that go hand in hand with bright colors. What’s notable this season are the classic 60s cuts that are very flattering to many body types. Plus this year skirts are trending long giving these dresses a lasting classic chic.

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Polka Dots Big or Small

20 Feb

I posted about polka dots in the fall but it is becoming even bigger in the spring and summer collections so I thought it warranted another look. Cue Clothing Summer 2012 Black and white is always the classic for dots but be brave and go for some color. Spring is great for the bright reds, [...]

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Valentines Password Sale

10 Feb

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Season of Skirts

8 Feb

Remember when everyone wore jeans all the time? Well that is out! Now it’s all about skirts. In fun prints and all types of cuts we are seeing a skirt bonanza from short and flirty to long and flowing. Here’s a look at all the fun and beautiful ways to skirt up! Flirty Minis Most [...]

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What is Viscose Rayon?

6 Feb

Many customers ask this question, so I thought it would make a good post. Rayon is found everywhere in the apparel industry.  It can be found in almost all kinds of textures from a cotton feel to a silk one. So what is this stuff? It’s actually the world’s oldest man-made fiber developed in 1855 [...]

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Styling 2012

2 Feb

Now that we’ve rung in the new year and spent a month getting used to writing 2012 on bank forms, lets look forward into the year’s fashion future. There are key elements every year that you can invest in for year round wear. Buying for year round wear is especially useful here in San Francisco [...]

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They’re a Hoot!

1 Feb

Yes owls are still popular and accessorizing with them has reached a whole new level with these nail art tutorials. Note: you will need some steady hands.

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