May 16, 2012

Urban Nymphs, Meet Protea

Who says you can’t embrace urban aesthetics and the natural world at the same time? Helping Bay Area style-seekers do just that is Protea, a collection of ultra-wearable separates from San Francisco’s Kelly Hansmann. [Read more...]

Room with a View

What a pretty city you are, San Francisco. Sometimes it reminds me of that Always Wear Sunscreen speech (the one awkwardly put to song) where the guy says something like, “Live in California, but leave before you become soft”. But who doesn’t want to become soft? It suits me just fine.

I was feeling a little preppy this weekend and can’t stop wearing my white button down. I like that it’s meant to be worn a little crinkled, because let’s face it, ironing is not going to happen.

BDG button down, Nasty Gal shorts, leather belt from Jeremy’s, Jeffrey Campbell clogs, various rings

This post originally appeared on Like Fresh Laundry.

Casual Affair: Kathleen van der Spek

Versatile and distinctly California in their casual coolness, separates from San Francisco designer Kathleen Van Der Spek have recently captured our attention. [Read more...]

Snap Judgment: Betabrand’s Cornucopia Bag

Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: the new farmers market-friendly Cornucopia bag, $120, from Betabrand (formerly Cordarounds). With multiple zippered compartments, backpack straps and a shoulder strap, this sturdy bag is made for on-the-go city folk seeking a more organized approach to the weekly farmers market shop.

More snap judgments…

Feeling Campy? End Summer with One-Day Summer Beauty Camp

Here’s a way to wind down summer, beautify for fall and sharpen your makeup skills all at once: Summer Beauty Camp from Makeup Gourmet. The one-day event taking place on Monday fits pro makeup instruction into an eight-hour crash course that covers three separate looks. [Read more...]