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Mission Vintage: Dressed to Trespass in Anya Zuyeva

September 27, 2010 By 2 Comments

Rules were meant to be broken. The day was ending,  Mission Dolores was empty in the late afternoon sun, and I was dressed in Anya Zuyeva. A not so interesting tale of a girl in a white dress wandering around the mission accompanied with vintage jewelry collector Sasha of  Sasha Maks Vintage, turns rebellious when we decided to sneak up some steps inside the cathedral. It wasn’t allowed but we didn’t care.  So often a white dress isn’t allowed so many things. To be worn after labor day, to be paired with Chuck Taylors, to frolic in cemeteries or climb up staircases that are roped off. Somehow adorned in a myriad of vintage jewelry pieces, this white dress didn’t feel so innocent after all. Want your own? Anya tells me she has one just for you.

Dress by Anya Zuyeva; Jewelry by Sasha Maks Vintage; Photos by Kosho; Model, Michelle Ruiz.

Get the jewelry worn in this post here: 1st and 2nd pic Chanel Lavish Hoop Earrings, Christian Dior Bold Necklace 1980s, BrassTasseled Necklace 1940s; 3rd pic same two necklaces plus Trifari Pendant Tassel Necklace,1960s; 4th & 5th pic Hobe Studio Style Necklace 1970s, Chic Link Necklace 1960/70s, Givenchy Bangle 1980s, the other bracelets are not listed.

This article originally appeared on Modelina Michelle

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Still, and Perhaps Forever Channeling Leather Jackets

September 27, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Leather jackets have become a fashion sensation, and why not? They’re classic, versatile, and chic, and give the perfect amount of edge to every outfit. While leather jackets were once reserved for the motorcycle folk, they’re now worn by a plethora of people, for any occasion, during any season. What’s hot about leather jackets is that they effortlessly transform an outfit, and stand out, but not too much! There is a bounty of styles out there: the cropped black, the brown blazer, the studded fold-over, the leather and wool combo, and many more. These jackets have become a staple item in many closets.

As for sporting these modish pieces, there are many ways to do so. Firstly, there is the never-fail-pairing of the jacket with jeans. Try a white over-sized t-shirt (James Perse, Alexander Wang T-Line, American Apparel, etc.) a cropped black leather jacket and a pair of dark or light jeans. Secondly, if you’re opting for a dressier look, try a leather jacket over a floral loose-fitting dress, a neutral-colored slip, a party dress, or an asymmetrical dress. You also can’t go wrong with adding black tights, which always complement a leather jacket. Thirdly, sport the jacket with a skirt, maybe a ballerina or pencil. If you’re feeling more daring, show some legs and add a pair of heels to the pencil skirt, and pair the ballerina skirt with a pair of oxfords or combat boots. Truly, whether you’re dressed up or dressed down, the leather jacket will revolutionize any outfit.

This post originally appeared on Style Bust!

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The Do List: San Francisco Fashion Events This Week

September 27, 2010 By 1 Comment

The SF Indie Fashion Calendar is always full of events to keep San Francisco fashion lovers busy with trunk sales, beauty happenings, fashion shows and places to shop from independent sources.  This week is no exception. Here’s our pick of top events this week:

  • Start your style forays off this week by immersing yourself in the business of fashion and technology during RetailCamp San Francisco, a day-long conference exploring the intersection of fashion, social media and retail commerce. Aimed at business owners, the event is also open to bloggers, students and anyone interested in fashion and technology.
  • On Thursday night, head to SoMa and Fashion for a Cause, a benefit for the MS Society featuring local labels such as Kitty Andrews, Work SF, Invisible Hero and Rock Chiq, as well as a special guest designer from Sex & the City.
  • On Saturday, get your fashion fix starting early with a trip to the Mission for the Look Around Fashion Crawl & Trunk Show, which is part of the larger art exhibition Celebrate! San Francisco at the Mission Cultural Center. The fashion crawl starts at 1 p.m. and features outdoor fashion presentations and performances. A trunk show and reception follows and offers a chance to meet and shop from local, independent designers and businesses.
  • Later that day, explore fashion’s ethical frontiers during the Vegan Fashion Show, part of the Vegetarian World Fair taking place in San Francisco over the weekend. The first fashion show of its kind to hit the City, the afternoon event features a bevy of designers who create apparel without the use of fur, leather or animal byproducts. One of our faves? Cri de Coeur, maker of ethical, stylish footwear.

You can find details on all of these events and more happening this week on the SF Indie Fashion Calendar.

Photography courtesy of Cri de Coeur

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Take Note: Fancy French Cologne Launches

September 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Christine Bolghand and Carly Schneider-Clark know a thing or two about notes. Before launching their new online shop, Fancy French Cologne, the duo mastered musical notes as the indie rock band Finest Dearest. Despite its name, their latest venture has nothing to do with notes of the olfactory persuasion. Rather, it’s a boutique imbued with San Francisco-inspired style.

Now open for your perusal, the online store features labels such as Tulle, Dolce Vita, Frock! by Tracy Reese and Fashion Spy, as well as handmade apparel and accessories such as the Monserat De Lucca gold teeth necklace (shown above), the exclusive Minx Shop scoop-back Pearly Gates dress and a blue velvet clutch by San Francisco-based Kiu Designs.

Along with the easy going, season-defying vibe of the clothes, the mixture of small, independent brands, unique handmade items and a dash of trendy offerings at affordable prices (much of the inventory is under $100) make this shop nothing short of…well, noteworthy.

Photography courtesy of Lev Perrey. Styling by Fancy French Cologne.

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Snap Judgment: Bryna Nicole Addison Messenger Hobo

September 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Our very-visual, (almost) chatter-free snap judgment of the day: the zippered Addison messenger hobo in distressed black leather, $320, from San Francisco handbag and accessories label Bryna Nicole. An adjustable strap lets you wear this rock-chic bag over the shoulder or across the body.  [Read more...]

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