Tag: San Francisco

  • Red Lizard

    A couple of months ago I found a tube of Nars lipstick sitting on top of a trash can in the Mission. Well, a couple of friends and I found the lipstick in addition to a red Dooney & Burke bag and an empty bottle of Tylenol. The sight puzzled us. Why would there be…

  • Guilt-free Shopping

    Sometimes all the planets align and you get the perfect shopping experience. Last weekend I took a brief break from celebrating birthdays (4 birthday parties in 2 days!) and popped in at the Ambiance in Noe Valley to see if I couldn’t find a little something for myself. I’ll be in NYC in a couple…

  • Deep and Secret Things

    Have you ever been part of a live auction? How about a live auction offering up exclusively designed fashion-forward pieces for charity? The energy is infectious. Last Thursday night my sister and I went to Discarded to Divine, a silent and live auction event featuring exclusively designed pieces made from discarded clothing, benefiting the St.…

  • Party On, Shop On

    One of the things I love – and miss – about brick & mortar sample sales (remember those?) is the energy in the room created by tons of women who don’t just appreciate fashion but go crazy over it. There, I am among my people. Sure, I’ve heard horror stories of minor brawls erupting when…