Season of the Shoe

There seems to be a move away from the platform shoe and stiletto heels this Fall. The fashion forward and early adopter divas will be dancing the night away in evening sneakers with cocktail dresses or evening gowns and wearing pointy toe oxford flats with slouchy pants and loose dresses.

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What is A Good Investment in Clothing?

We have a tradition in our family. We go to a movie every day during the holiday season from December 25th right through to New Year’s Day. It’s a fun tradition that I always look forward to. One of my favorite movies was “Up in the Air.” George Clooney plays the main character, an executive, who travels around the country to fire people.

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10 Items Every Woman Must Own

Every woman has certain “must haves” in their life. These often involve clothing that needs to be a staple in every woman’s wardrobe. Here are 10 items a woman must have in her wardrobe.

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Finishing Touches: Belts

No matter what time of the year belts are a popular accessory and are a way to define your waistline. You can belt a suit, coat, or dress for a new and /or put together look. Belts with interesting buckles are another way to add some style to your clothing. They are a way to give a basic outfit like a LBD (little black dress) different personalities or an updated look. For example a snakeskin, leopard print or a metallic belt can give your LBD three different looks.

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MATCHY, MATCHY OR NOT!

Matchy, matchy or not! In my showroom, Moxie, at the San Francisco Gift Center, those two philosophies are embodied in my showroom manager, Silvia Cuadra, a very stylish Latina fashionista, and myself -with a bit edgier outlook on the fashion game.

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How to Care For Your Jewelry

Jewelry is one of our most intimate and cherished accessories. An elegant pair of pearl and platinum earrings, for example, makes an individual statement, nestled against the skin and resplendent in lustrous light. Yet, according to experts at the nonprofit GIA, chemicals found in everyday substances like hairspray, lotions, perfumes, or other cosmetics can permanently damage the nacre of your dazzling pearl, and can corrode the alloys in that shiny setting.

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How to Wear Colorful Jewelry

Even women who love color are sometimes concerned about how exactly to wear colorful jewelry. It’s easier than you think! And certain to help make your personal style and flair shine through in a most distinctive and beautiful way.

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Dressing for a Date! – Get it Right!

A first date to the cinema to watch Scooby Doo is a far cry from a graduation ball or a black tie dinner. Guy’s or gals need to consider where it is they’re going. It goes without saying that he or she will be hoping to impress, so at least make sure sufficient levels of effort and scouting have gone into what’s expected.

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Velvet da Vinci – A Jewelry Paradise

Velvet da Vinci opened in San Francisco in 1991 by Mike Holmes and a couple of friends showing their our own work and a few other local jewelry artists. It did not take long for the gallery to be a success and now features jewelers / jewelry artists from all over the world. Half of the work comes from the US which includes many local jeweler / artists and the other half comes from around the world. The gallery is a combination jewelry store and museum store featuring the work of many talented artists.

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