First Look: The Academy Of Art University’s Fall ’12 NYFW Collection

If there’s one show that sticks out on San Francisco’s low-key fashion calendar, it’s that of the students at the Academy of Art University. Not only is it the hands-down best show in the city (here’s the proof!), going down in the spring, it’s also the only student-focused runway presentation that takes its show on the road all the way to New York Fashion Week. On February 10, nine M.F.A. students (eight creating womenswear, one presenting a men’s... Read More

RED CARPET RECAP: SAG AWARDS 2012

If the Screen Actors Guild Awards are all about actors honoring other actors, then we’re all about honoring the red carpet fashion worn by actors honoring other actors. Blush tones stole the show at the Globes two weeks ago, but last night delivered a silver lining of muted greys, bejeweled black and pops of red. However, the red carpet style rebel – hands down- was Emily Blunt with the candy apple green gown – we loved it!   Read More

LITTLE HOLES OF HAPPINESS

As we we’re lamenting about how miserable the cold is making us right now, we came across these miniature gardens by The Pothole Gardener and couldn’t help but smile. Planted in potholes and weed-filled patches in and around East London, these guerilla-style gardens by Steve Wheen really have brightened up our day! We love the idea of adding a bit of green to the city’s sidewalks and adore how they’re filled with everything from telephone boxes to mini tennis courts!... Read More

Treat Yo’ Self To Fine Leather Goods, All Under $48

In the immortal words of Parks and Recreation’s most indulgent personalities, Tom Haverford and Donna Meagle, sometimes it’s crucial to “treat yo’ self.” And when it comes to gifting yourself with fine leather goods (as per the pair’s strict instructions), we’ve found a cool new indie resource. Falconwright is a just-launched Toronto accessories brand that’s rad enough to make “screenprinted change purse” into a kind of Pavlovian trigger for accessories... Read More

Kitschy Nail Art Designs We’re Smitten With

Audible squeals were heard around the office when we first unwrapped these impossibly twee stick-on nail wraps from Nail Rock. The designs were created exclusively for the Meadham Kirchhoff spring ’12 “A Wolf In Lamb’s Clothing” runway show, but people went so crazy for them that Nail Rock founder Zoe Pocock decided to release them to the masses. The designs, which are now sold at CVS as well, are made of vinyl, but they function the same way as nail... Read More