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Summer Style: Natural Instinct

July 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Take a break from fast-paced city life with these easygoing, bohemian pieces from local sources. Just don’t be afraid to liven up hippie-chic hues in classic earth tones with a little sparkle. Rock 1228‘s killer crystal necklace or gold bow earrings to instantly add a modern twist to otherwise simple summer style.

Purple crystal necklace and gold bow earrings, prices upon request, by 1228

Vintage 80′s Brown Butterfly sunglasses, $46, from Elas Vintage Finds

Strapless Farrah dress in nude blush, $180, from LHC Couture

Vintage linen lace blouse, $10, from Cake Shop Vintage

Mini Harlow Bag in taupe by Bryna Nicole, $310, available at Indeeyo

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Full disclosure: samples were gifted to us for use in this post. Though we don’t think that biases our judgment, we think it’s only good, fair reporting to let you know.

 

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Setting up Trunk: Ashton Miyako Debuts with Help from Invisible Hero

October 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment

charlie b and ashton miyakoFriends Charlie B of Invisible Hero Industries and Ashton Miyako debuted their fall apparel at the Red Haute + Blue Productions’ trunk show last night at Rosewood Bar.

We stopped by to find designer Charlie B focused on the future. The local designer is already plotting to don a sparkly plum dress by her longtime friend and budding designer Ashton Miyako this New Year’s Eve.

“I have no idea what I’m doing, but I’m wearing this dress,” Charlie tells us as she pulls Miyako’s dress over her head.

Despite Charlie B’s encouragement, Miyako began the evening timid about debuting the clothing she recently started making.

“I love it and I have spent hours and hours making everything, but now I’m too afraid to open my first trunk and show everyone else,” Miyako told us.

Luckily for Miyako, Charlie was happy to play model and pull out dresses out for everyone to see. Soon, Miyako was pulling her suitcase out from under Charlie’s display and showing off her own creations, including a blue and pink layered skirt made of recycled suede.

And just like that, Miyako was in the midst of her first trunk show.

– SF Indie Fashion Contributor Michelle Ruiz

[Photo: Charlie B (left) and Ashton Mikayo chat during last night's event]

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Summerland

September 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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From top: Booty Boutique, live painting, Alison Rutherford of Red, Venus Superstar, Coma and Cotton and San Franpsycho.

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SF Indie Fashion News: reMade USA, PACT, Heart’s Desire and more…

August 23, 2009 By 1 Comment

remade-usa-1We love sparkly things, coffee with at the perfect temperature and the ideal sugar-to-milk ratio and cool stuff like this:

Fast Company profiled San Francisco-based reMade USA, whose recycled leather handbags are among our favorite new items of 2009.

East Bay company Heart’s Desire Jewelry has put all of its pretty, elegant eye candy on sale through Sept. 1. SF Indie Fashion readers (’cause you’re special) can take 50 percent off any of the limited edition and one-of-kind adornments with the discount code SFHDJ50.

We popped into Japantown’s New People last week and loved what we saw on level two (we’re suckers for Japanese street-inspired fashion). You can read Lorraine’s picks from her visit on 7×7 Glamwatch in 5 Things We Love at New People.

Speaking of Asian fashion, we hear SF Indie Fashion sponsor YesStyle will be opening its first U.S. store in San Francisco next month.

Bay Area-based underwear company PACT launched last week, and we’re already taken with their socially-responsible take on stylish skivvies. You can read a little more about this new, innovative company on SF Unzipped.

SF Indie Fashion friend Dream Sequins talks shop with Krista Bachmeier of Light Vision (a San Francisco-based online retailer we are clearly just a little obsessed with at the moment). We dig.

Reminding us that San Francisco independent fashion wasn’t born yesterday, the Chron’s Style Section has a lovely little profile of longtime local label Weston Wear, best know for versatile, go-anywhere dresses that flatter all body shapes.

P.S. Great local fashion events are happening today. Check out the SF Indie Fashion Calendar for the details.

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Hit the Street: Rock Make Festival

August 21, 2009 By Leave a Comment

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Hit the Mission streets this weekend for Rock Make, a music and art street festival featuring 70 vendors and 15 bands on two stages.

Looking for more San Francisco fashion happenings? Get thee to the SF Indie Fashion Calendar.

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