Elegant Vibrators (Yes, Vibrators) That Are Made In San Francisco

Elegant Vibrators (Yes, Vibrators) That Are Made In San Francisco

I never thought I’d be putting those two words together but that’s what I saw when I toured the Crave factory last Thursday. When my…

Mansoor Scott: Local Girls Make Gorgeous

Mansoor Scott: Local Girls Make Gorgeous

Most of us agree that it’s important to support local businesses — and last week, I found a label that makes such beautiful clothing that…

Hiddy-Pretty: When Hideousness = Attractive

Hiddy-Pretty: When Hideousness = Attractive

You already know what Hiddy-Pretty is, even if you don’t think you do. Think about how something can be so hideous that it comes back…

Attention, SF Stores: Size Large Is Actually Size Normal

Attention, SF Stores: Size Large Is Actually Size Normal

I’m not a large person. I’m a size 12, which is the average size of women in this country. I’m in the middle range of…

Made In SF, Sold In Oakland: Ali Golden

Made In SF, Sold In Oakland: Ali Golden

Ali Golden is an amazing designer whose gorgeous clothing is manufactured right here in Friskytown. I kept hearing about her, so I finally got it…

Gown About Town: Here’s What You Missed

Gown About Town: Here’s What You Missed

Last Thursday’s Gown About Town was amazing! We had the Hi-Lo Club packed by 7:00 pm. Everyone looked amazing. There were Kenzo jackets and handmade…

Gown Wearing, A Tutorial

Gown Wearing, A Tutorial

The sheer amount of extra fabric involved in a gown changes everything. Here are some things you need to think about/appreciate for Gown about Town…

Where to Get Your Gown For Gown About Town

The Gown About Town event is coming up! We’re going to meet up on Thursday April 4th from 6-9 PM at the Hi-Lo Club. Not…

Older Women Are Less Attractive, Thank God

I realized that older women are less attractive when I went to LA last weekend. All of the women who were considered, or trying to…

San Francisco’s Caftan/Coat Conundrum: Opinions Needed

If you’re anything like me then you love yourself up some caftan. I’m seriously debating giving up all other clothing. I really do have some…

Locally Manufactured Items Sighted (Briefly) In Union Square

Though one might argue that Banana Republic is a local company, owned as they are by Gap Inc., which is headquartered in San Francisco, it’s…

It’s A Myth: French Women Aren’t Better Than You

I was reading one of those French Women Are Better Than You style books (one of the million that are on the market at any…

Skip The Wharf: Where To Find Interesting, Locally Made San Francisco Souvenirs

I was on my way to order another custom bag from Al’s Attire, walking by the store fronts thinking how bored I am by everyone…

Steak And Strippers: A Gownportunity To Feel Bad

Last Saturday, I was looking for trouble. You know how it is sometimes, you try and try and try to be good and then something…

High Heels, The Pain Ritual

I love the look of heels. My legs are short and curvy so heels lengthen the look of them quite a bit, but that’s not…

Farewell, Vivian: The Brown Twins, An Appreciation

The San Francisco Brown Twins have been a major source of inspiration for me through out my life. In all honesty, I was initially horrified…

Hats And The Key to Life

Let me tell you this: a hat is going to get you noticed. Last weekend I went to Palm Springs to an event that required…

Gownportunities: Fancy Friscytown Fun for 2013

At this year’s New Year’s Eve party I realized I’d missed an opportunity to wear a gown. Now, I love gowns and I have a…

Some Style Makes You Stupid

Starving your brain makes you stupid. I know this first hand, as I starved myself into my late 30s, until I noticed the direct connection…

The Hoof is Dead! Long Live the Death of the Hoof!

Paging through the December Vogue I didn’t see one pair of super platform shoes in any of the editorial photoshoots and it made me so…

Urban Sidewalk Meets The Needs Of The North Beach Neighborhood

If you’re looking for affordable urban clothing, jewelry and accessories for men and women, Urban Sidewalk (218 Columbus Ave.) is the place to go. Not…

When The “S” In “PMS” Stands For “Style”

Today, as I was going out to walk the dog, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror (my apartment was decorated in the…

Your Life Is An Occasion Worth Dressing Up For

I went to dinner at Harris’ on Van Ness and Pacific last night. I’ve always eaten in their lounge before. I love the huge carved…

Holiday Gift Idea: Lux Pieces

I have a giant masala chai addiction so I go to Chaat Café in the Crocker Galleria almost every day. When I was there a…

Heels And Short Skirts: A Video Guide On How To Wear Them (If At All)

I spent last Saturday night, Nov 3rd, at the 5th Annual O’Neill Generation Next fashion show and design competition at The Galleria at the San…