I’m a Refinery29 “cool mom” today! Sharing three of my favorite Bay Area picks for kids. Tantrum in Cole Valley, Fairyland in Oakland and the kid’s section at Cotton Sheep in Hayes Valley made my list. I can’t wait to check out new spots from the eight other moms featured. Refinery29′s BEST kid-tested, mother-approved spots [...]
Fifteen pounds of uncured ham. (Note to self: Chargrilled ham is unbelievably delicious, but a raw ham is not for the faint of heart.) Eight friends, two visiting from Ireland. Two dogs. One baby. Lots of chopping, dicing, scooping, steaming, pouring, peeling, flaming, taste-testing, cheersing, sipping, chatting, playing and love. Lots of love. Easter with [...]
Kirby Cove, where have you been all my life? On Saturday some friends and I discovered our new favorite sunny day spot, just a quick drive across the Golden Gate Bridge followed by an easy one-mile hike. It’s one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve ever been to. Incredible views, protection from the wind, lapping waves [...]
Hooray, I’m selling at my first-ever Renegade this Saturday + Sunday! 250+ of the country’s best handcrafters in one spot. I LOVE this show. (I haven’t missed a single one, summer or holiday, since my first time in 2010!) Earlier this year, I wouldn’t have even imagined that I’d be selling at RENEGADE. I started [...]
This Saturday afternoon at The Bold Italic HQ, trade in your old records, shoes and accessories for new (to you) ones! It’s the first West Coast edition of Jenny Gottstein’s awesome curated swap / party / fundraiser, Score. You get to choose whether your $5 ticket benefits non-profits Surfrider, 826 Valencia or Dress for Success. Get your [...]
The weekend before last, I spent most of my Sunday at Renegade Craft Fair, and I did not come home empty handed. This was my fourth Renegade (last year I made it to Austin, SF and SF Holiday), and it seemed this time that the selection of sellers was more well-curated than ever, with less [...]
I met Amy Chase this spring in Austin at the Texas Style Council Conference, where we spoke on a panel together and she, appropriately, hosted a clothing swap. She has an excellent perspective on sustainable style, which translates into an equally excellent day job — since co-founding The Swapaholics in 2008, she now makes a living traveling the [...]
I spent several hours yesterday on Polk Street in Russian Hill, brunching and browsing with a few awesome friends. I found this Lizzie Fortunato necklace at the lovely Anica and am weighing whether I can justify the price ($173). I’m sleeping on it a night or two! Isn’t it perfect with my Early Jewelry horseshoe necklace? [...]
To everyone who’s taken my survey so far — thank you! I appreciate your feedback so much, and I must say, I’m flattered by your compliments. Thanks for being such great supporters. It means a lot. And it means that I’ll definitely start sharing more of my own style and proud finds here. Case in [...]
Storenvy “has slowly built up a mini empire of both buyers and sellers in their ecosystem. Over 60,000 community shoppers now visit their 2,800 community-run stores to browse and buy. And the stores are really the key. Storenvy gives anyone the tools to create and open their own online store to sell whatever they make. [...]
This Saturday, I hope those of you in San Francisco will be able to make a stop on Fillmore Street! From 11 to 3, HELLO by Candystore Collective will be hosting a Holiday Trunk Show & Brunch for three local brands, including Fashion Loves People! Like usual for events, I’ll be selling my shirts at wholesale [...]
Meet one of my favorite boutiques in San Francisco! Gravel & Gold stocks “things that are beautiful and well-made,” both new and vintage. To tell the story of each brand they carry, they include a hand-written description of the brand, like this (have a read, it’s very sweet): You can view many more photos in my [...]
Lovely to see my new friends Jennine, founder of The Coveted and IFB, and Joslin, owner of EcoCitizen, featured in FASHIONmeGREEN’s San Francisco Project! In the video, Jennine mentions the influence that style bloggers can have in sharing great eco fashion with their audiences, and local designers (The Podolls, Feral Childe, Kayu and Juleselin) weigh in on the benefits of eco fashion. This video has [...]
This Saturday, I’ll be selling my tees at Market SF in the Mission! Spoiler alert: I’ll be selling at my wholesale rates. If you’re in San Francisco, please come say hi! The Blue Macaw 2565 Mission Street @ 22nd Noon-6 All images above from artists selling at this week’s market, including my friend Kaili’s beautiful Waialea [...]
This weekend I was looking through old iPhone pics and remembered that I meant to share some snapshots from this month’s Renegade Craft Fair San Francisco with you. (That’s right, I made it to two Renegades this summer!) These three brands were my top picks. Thief&Bandit Thief&Bandit is an awesomely bright accessories line out of Richmond, [...]
I’m in the market for a new tote — something classic and hearty, for casually carrying around my laptop and any occasional purchases alongside my (mini) purse. Beautiful shades and textures of brown leather keep catching my eye. The newest on the list is this Wedge Tote, handmade by Jill Harrell in San Francisco by [...]
This weekend I got to stop in at Eco Citizen, a fantastic eco boutique in San Francisco’s Russian Hill neighborhood. These silk dresses by Josh Podoll caught my eye, and store owner Joslin Van Arsdale said that they’re designed and manufactured right here in the Bay Area. I wish you could see the detail on the [...]
Because I don’t have much of a shopping budget lately, I’m taking in more “inspiration” than “new things.” Right now I’m so inspired by these classic Saint James sailor shirts. I’ve admired this shirt style since it came out at American Apparel earlier this year — until I figured out that AA was just copying a [...]
Remember how I just moved to Austin in April? Well the adventure continues: I’m now living in San Francisco for the summer! Crazy, I know. In a nutshell, Jon and I came here to follow a great opportunity for Storenvy. The opportunity ended up falling through for reasons beyond our control, but we decided to [...]
