September 15, 2011 Earlier this month, I was invited to try Chef Ismael Macias' cuisine at Lark Creek Steak. Macias has been with the Lark Creek Restaurant Group for over 12 years, which is an amazing feat in itself. Working his way up the ladder, he has cultivated an unwavering commitment to local, sustainable ingredients.
September 14, 2011 Fairly compact but approachable, the Jacquard fall 2011 makeup collection from Giorgio Armani has a few great items. As usual, Megan Fox is the face for their new ad campaign.
September 12, 2011 Straight from NYC's runways, here's a preview for Timo Weiland's Spring-Summer 2012 season. NARS created the look with James Boehmer, NARS Director of Global Artistry.
Beauty, Fashion, Special Events September 9, 2011 I've been on a huge Argentine film kick lately. The latest import, "Puzzle" ("Rompecabezas"), is a feature debut from director Natalia Smirnoff. Quietly beautiful and rich with emotion, it is a film that deserves attention. It's only playing for a week in San Francisco, so this is your chance to check out new cinema from Argentina.
"Puzzle," starring Maria Onetto. Courtesy of San Francisco Film Society.
September 8, 2011 No shoe collection is complete without something from Vouelle. Based in Paris, the glamorous shoe label comes up with the classiest styles each season. Every design has a touch of whimsy to let your pretty feet stand out from the crowd. Case in point - I'm still getting raves from wearing their awesome Lana sandals.
September 7, 2011 The Blue Tie fall 2011 makeup collection from Dior is pretty killer. Obviously the dominant color palette is a myriad of blue for eyes and nails, but you also get tons of light lip colors for an elegant contrast.
September 5, 2011 Just in time for fall, Chronicle Books released a modern and eye-catching stationery line from textile design house DwellStudio. Their bold and colorful graphic patterns are showcased throughout the entire collection. The Vintage Blosson Notecards set below comes with two designs and the envelopes are also printed with a gray graphic pattern.
September 1, 2011 Staying in town for Labor Day? If you're putting together a little shindig, you might want to use the two cocktail recipes below from Moon Mountain Organic Vodka. These refreshing drinks will send a nice farewell toast to our summer and your guests will love it!
August 31, 2011 I've been in love with Second Jeans for nearly a decade, and when my fave Hayes Valley fashion boutique stopped carrying the brand my heart was crushed beyond belief. On a recent trip to Toronto, I discovered their latest styles and washes at Trixie, a trendy boutique in the Swansea neighborhood.
August 30, 2011 Instead of creating a comprehensive makeup collection, Lancome has a short and sweet version for fall. Named after its original Parisian boutique, the 29 St. Honoré collection has only six products.
