It’s always been a struggle, finding chic yet comfortable shoes that fit perfectly (pun intended) with an on-the-go lifestyle. To make matters worse for us, the Bay Area’s torrential rains can be entirely unrelenting around this time of year.
So what’s a girl to do? Go on a shopping hunt! We searched high and low and found some wedge pumps, luxurious ballet slippers, streamlined waterproof flats and even a pair of cozy shearling slip-ons that are all suitable for work.
Give us your two cents: Where do you shop for comfortable work shoes?
Ennis by Tara Subkoff | $295 at Easy Spirit
Meribel Shearling Clog in Camel Suede | $135 at Cole Haan
Serafina Velvet Ballet Flat in Velvet Merlot | $98 at Banana Republic
Sigerson Morrison Rubber Skimmers | $135 at Vivre
Posted by Susannah on December 7th, 2005 in Off Topic, Q&A, Women's |
Gear up to tote loads of gifts, around and around…and around the mall!
Fashion Formula = Casual Jacket + Sweater + Jeans + Casual Shoes.
Posted by Trisha on December 6th, 2005 in Men, Ready Made Outfits |
Brave the mall crowds in a comfy-chic ensemble!
Fashion Formula = Cardigan + Camisole + Jeans + Flats.
Posted by Trisha on December 5th, 2005 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
Issue XVIII of the Friday Fashion Hotlist: a weekly compilation of the cutest and coolest stuff Style Intelligence Report saw out there this week.
This week, we present to you the cutest women’s sweatercoat and an awesome men’s herringbone jacket!
For women…
Thames Sweater Coat | $248 at Anthropologie
Love the shoulder detailing, the hook and eye closures, and the ribbon trim. Adorable!
And for men…
Obedient Sons Herringbone Jacket | $555 at Active Endeavors
Versatile jacket that, according to Active Endeavors , is “one part professor (black leather elbow patches) and three parts Mod (rounded, leather edged lapels, a slim bodice and high three-button).†Added bonus for us? The Obedient Sons label was launched out of San Francisco.
Posted by Trisha on December 2nd, 2005 in Friday Fashion Hotlist, Trend |
We’re all over…
Cheetah/Leopard/Ocelot print
…Spotted everywhere!
(Photo Credit: Target.com)
We’re all over…Friends and Family Discounts
Has anyone else wondered why retail didn’t try it earlier? No doubt with the viral popularity of this year’s discounts, stores will be repeating it in the holiday seasons to come.
We’re all over…
Jeweled necklines
It’s a necklace! No…it’s a top! Wait…it’s both!
Tank with Rectangular Stones | $198 at Tory Burch
We’re So over:
Coral-branch patterns
Why: They’ve always looked a bit like veins to us.
(Photo Credit: Saks Fifth Avenue)
We’re So over:
Motorcycle-inspired bags
The street is literally littered with these!
(And we hate to think of where those long zipper strings have been…)
(Photo Credit: Active Endeavors)
Tell Us: What’s in? What are you so over?
Posted by Susannah on December 1st, 2005 in Trend, What's In and What's Out, Women |
Straight on the heels of our recent fashion show coverage, we’ve decided to showcase local design talent. This week, we caught up with Shivani K, whose women’s clothing collection debuted at San Francisco Fashion Week. The line, which began in 2004, offers an impressive array of dazzling pieces, from a crinkled long-sleeve shirt with diamantes to a silk-lined gold lace top with chiffon ties in the back.
A Shivani K design
(courtesy of SF Fashion Week)
Omiru: How did you get started in fashion design?
Shivani K: At the end of my first year in law school, I decided to take a break because I knew I did not want a career in law. That summer I [went] to be with some relatives in Bombay, India. I needed something to pass the time, so I taught myself to create outfits. Friends of friends started to take notice, and eventually I was making so many pieces and enjoying it so much that I decided to put my efforts and resources into doing [fashion design].
O: What is the inspiration behind your current collection?
SK: Personality and feminine strength, based on the energy emitted by women in my life, from my mother to my best friend to colleagues I admire. There is a commonality among them. Each top was inspired by a different person.
O: What is your design philosophy?
SK: Luxury, glamour, versatility and longevity. [Luxury because] each piece is lined with premium fabrics such as silk charmeuse. Clothes should feel good as well as look good. Glamour because every day is important. Versatility because I believe clothes should blend into your wardrobe yet maintain their unique character. Longevity because the quality is important, and there should be an air of timelessness about piece. I also try to make pieces that can be worn throughout the year without looking silly.
O: What are your thoughts on the San Francisco design scene?
SK: I wish more well-known boutiques that carry bigger brands would also support the local design community to boost visibility…Not a lot of national attention is paid to San Francisco. There isn’t a glitzy or internationally appealing scene in this city. [Because] a lot of designers get overlooked for better-known brands, one feels forced to move somewhere like L.A. or New York.
O: Who are your favorite designers?
SK: I love the original works of Coco Chanel and Christian Dior. Their work was completely unprecedented, but what they did set them apart and steered the entire concept of fashion in a new direction. More recently, I admire the work of Rochas, Lanvin and Armani. I saw a documentary on him [Armani] once, and he said he didn’t put superfluous buttons without a buttonhole on his clothing–that pared-down and practical approach to clothing really impressed me.
O: What trends do you foresee for Spring 2006?
SK: As a caveat, I am the worst person to ask about trends because I firmly believe in the importance of dressing for your body. For spring I would like to see variety as a trend, an increase in casual flattering trousers, a continuation of tasteful lace detailing, delicate prints, pencil skirts, the return of the seamed stocking, lower necklines and sexy details on the back. The back is what it’s all about in ‘06!
For more information on Shivani K, visit www.shivanik.com
Posted by Susannah on November 30th, 2005 in Designer Profiles, Features |
Like we said in the women’s edition of Ready Made Outfit: Office Holiday Party, you want to be chic, festive, but not overly dramatic. Our recommendation?
Fashion Formula = Dress Shirt + Interesting Tie + Wool Dress Pants + Black Oxfords.
Multi Textured-Stripe Premium Barrel Cuff Shirt | $125 at Banana Republic
BCBG Secize Tie | $29.95 at All Tied Together
Lightweight Wool Solid Dress Pant | $98 at Banana Republic
Posted by Trisha on November 29th, 2005 in Men, Ready Made Outfits |
At the office holiday party, you want to be chic, festive, but not overly dramatic. Save the low-cut dresses and overly revealing tops for Friday night out with the girls.
Fashion Formula = Blouse + Tulip Skirt + Cute Pumps.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Crinkle Shirt | $228 at
Shopbop
Yin Yang Skirt | $88 at Anthropologie
Seychelles "Gentleman Caller" Pump | $64.95 at Nordstrom
Posted by Trisha on November 28th, 2005 in Ready Made Outfits, Women |
We love the frayed detailing that
we’ve been seeing everywhere lately: It’s feminine, yet just a tad
rugged, and elegant without seeming too contrived.
ABS Pink Jeweled Cotton Tank | $105 at Bluefly
Banana Republic Rhinestone Chiffon Cuff | $19.99 at Banana Republic
Sequin Tank in Heather Pewter | $128 at
J.Crew
Pearl and Silk Ribbon Necklace with Bead Charms | $395 at Kirna Zabete
Posted by Susannah on November 26th, 2005 in Trend, Trendscape, Trendscape, Women |
Considering how impressed we were with Susan Hengst’s collection at the Gen Art Fresh Faces fashion show, imagine our excitement when we discovered that one can now buy Hengst online!
Nymph top in Golden Peach | $210 at Style.com
Posted by Susannah on November 25th, 2005 in News, Off Topic, Shopping Guide, Women |
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