Recently I went to a movie awards show in London, the BAFTAs. I expected the women to look the same as in Hollywood (since it’s…
his weekend I stood in the cashier line at Victoria’s Secret for a good 20 minutes. I was waiting with my visiting sister, who was…
I stop by Susan on Sacramento Street every week, not only because of the amazing clothes, but because of the incredibly nice staff. This staff…
Whenever I go to the ballet I am amazed by what the young women wear (by young I’m talking 40 and below). They’re either in…
One of the best things about shopping is watching the man-chair (I started calling them man-chairs to identify them to my husband as in “why…
When my husband started getting invited to Hollywood award ceremonies, I had a very clear fantasy of what these events would be like for me….
San Francisco city officials today launched a program that will collect and recycle unwanted clothing, bed linens and shoes, keeping them out of city landfill….
Those looking to make over their closets for the new year are being asked to donate their used fur apparel to help orphaned and injured…
I don’t know about you, but most people’s holidays are stupid hard. For me, Christmas time finds me sneaking off to do sit-ups because my…
If you’re looking for fabulous, unique gifts, get yourself to Floréal at 533 Taylor St. between Post and Geary. The items in their store are…
Demand for T-shirts made by the San Francisco police chief’s son in honor of “Batkid” and his historic day fighting crime in San Francisco last…
Every year I go to Bell’occhio, at 10 Brady Street (between Market Street and Stevenson Street) to plan my holiday shopping.
The other night I went to Kate Mitchell’s Fashioning Women. It was a performance of mostly dancing, some singing and a short spoken piece, where…
I love New York and I think New Yorkers are some of the nicest people I’ve met. But I do NOT believe the hooey that…
I hate wearing the same jewelry as everyone else, but customizing a piece can be expensive (especially with the cost of gold and silver these…
With November around the corner and Christmas (etc.) at its heels, this mature lady’s fancy turns to shopping. And yet, I’m really tired of the…
This week, someone assumed I was my husband’s mother. I am nine years older than him, but I always tell people if young-ass men are…
One night while in Palm Springs, I was getting dressed for dinner. I put on my dress, shoes and makeup, then I piled on a…
I’ll say it again: Cheap clothes support cheap lives. Buying the disposable funds a world that treats people’s lives as also disposable, trading child labor,…
When I was in Las Vegas, there was a woman in front of me on an escalator. I didn’t take much notice of her until…
I’m in Seoul, Korea. I only found out I was coming here two weeks ago. I knew nothing about Korea except for the horrible war…
One of my very favorite ways of dressing is Showgirl Style, and nothing brings it out in me like a visit to Las Vegas. So…
This whole waxing your pubic hair thing has to be a shortlived fad, right? People have told me “It’s cleaner!” I have to wonder, have…
I’ve been thinking a lot about Angelina Jolie’s boobs lately, probably because I’m in Michigan, hanging out with my genetic counselor sister-in-law. My sister-in-law agrees…
You may say that you’re using makeup in new and different ways, but are you really? Most makeup iconoclasts still won’t deviate from its usual…
Of course I know I can’t open a magazine or watch TV if I want to escape it, but the problem is that I can’t…
I keep forgetting to feel ugly while I’m on vacation. Luckily, the world is there to remind me. Anytime I see advertising or go shopping,…
Remember all those How Do I Dress For Europe books I read? Hooey! Every single one of them. I’m back from overseas and I am…
As soon as my aunt Chris, Sparrow (my dog), and I set foot in Wonderland SF, we were greeted warmly by the vibrant proprietress Irene…
As I write this I am accomplishing three major life goals and am soon to live a fuck-you-that-aint-neva-gonna-happen-dream. 1. I’m writing a weekly column that…
It happens again and again: I’ll be shopping with a friend and want to go into some high-end place like Chanel or the couture floor…
I’ve been looking for tips on how to pack for a two week tour of Europe. It’s a business trip so, other than England, I’ll…
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…
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…
The two biggest struggles I’ve found in keeping a fitness commitment are time and motivation. As I mentioned in the first part of my marathon…
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…
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…
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…
While awaiting word on whether I’ve won a ticket in the Dipsea Race lottery, no money to sign up for any other races to build…
Touristy destination spot the Cliff House has never appeared cooler than in this video by advertising art director and aspiring director Brian G Cheung. Entitled…
