September 7, 2012 Simple and elegant, the fall 2012 Easy Chic makeup collection from Giorgio Armani has just a couple of new lipsticks and two gorgeous compacts.
Armani Face & Eye Palette in Neo-Black.
September 4, 2012 Featuring their exclusive Light Reflecting Complex, the revamped NARSskin skincare collection consists of nine key products. French algae and Polynesian seawater work together to produce anti-aging and illuminating properties within each product.
August 31, 2012 San Francisco will celebrate Fashion Week in style with a myriad of local Fashion's Night Out events. On Thursday, September 6, many boutiques and department stores are offering parties, gifts with purchase, exclusive discounts, etc., to entice your sartorial sensibility.
Alexander McQueen at Neiman Marcus. Credit: Erik Madigan Heck.
Neiman Marcus and 7x7 Magazine will present works created by Academy of Art designers alongside fall 2012 trends on live models. Guests can get glammed up by their favorite beauty line before a fun red carpet photo opp. Cinta Salon will also demo fall hairstyles.
150 Stockton Street, San Francisco
August 29, 2012 Last weekend, we got to check out Press Club's summer menu. Taste Catering's Chris Borges did a fine job in creating new seasonal dishes - underneath these simple presentations lie a tantalizing melange of rich flavors.
Press Club's Olive Oil Poached Tuna.
August 28, 2012 Like most beauty addicts, I have been in love with Kevyn Aucoin's otherworldly makeup talent for as long as I could remember. I had his makeup books and was enthralled with his transformative techniques. When I found out that his makeup company released The Loose Shimmer Shadow, I had to try it out.
Loose Shimmer Shadow in Jade.
August 24, 2012 I'm a huge fan of Rifle Paper Co. and the Florida-based design studio launched two items for Chronicle Books. Needless to say, I'm giddy with excitement.
Rifle encouraged me to take up my childhood hobby by introducing their Botanicals Labels & Stickers ($10.95) portfolio. Like many little girls, I was a sticker fanatic, and now I can use these gorgeous designs for everything.
Credit: feteafete/Tami Yu
August 23, 2012 New for Fall 2012, Laura Mercier just launched her Crème Smooth Lip Colour collection. Featuring 18 wearable shades, this moisturizing formula has a light texture that lasts several hours.
August 16, 2012 I recently made my husband an amazing Chocolate Buttermilk Cake for his birthday. The recipe is from Flo Braker, one of my favorite baking authorities. I first discovered it in The San Francisco Chronicle Cookbook Volume II many years ago, but it is sadly out of print. You can still find copies of it on Amazon.
As one of my standby recipes, many friends have asked me to make this showstopper for them. It's such a festive layer cake for any occasion - I recommend using the best chocolate you can find. I got permission from Chronicle Books to feature the recipe, so it's all retyped below. Please let me know your thoughts if you decide to make it!
Credit: Tami Yu, feteafete.com
August 14, 2012 This Saturday, SF leather artisan April in Paris will have their very first fundraiser for a special cause. To support the expansion of the Enkiteng Lepa School in Kenya, Amelie Amblard will present a photography exhibit of her recent African trip.
Credit: Amelie Amblard
