Fashion
In the swim
Cut a fab figure – in the water or poolside – in one of these eye-catching suits ~ By Donna Kato; photos by Paul Ferradas. See yourself emerging from a poolside cabana, carefree and confident in one of summer’s sun-loving suits. There will be no sullen, slimming black by the water’s edge this season. Fashion [...]
Suit yourself
How to choose the right swimsuit for your body ~ By Donna Kato. Beach bod or beach blob? A flattering swimsuit can make a big difference. “It’s brutal, the process of finding a suit,” says Lynn Werner, the designer behind swim separates company Lynnina in Corte Madera. There’s only so much a bathing suit can [...]
Unexpected pleasures
Mix this season’s trends for the essence of chic By Donna Kato, photos by Nikki Ritcher A smidge of mod, a scattering of ’70s and equal parts of boyish and bombshell add up to a season of extremes and contradictions. Consider the mood evoked by delicate lace, and then do the unexpected: Wear it with [...]
Close to the heart
Ah, the pendant, center of attention, worn close to the heart. We think of pendant necklaces as fine accessories, with their glints of precious metals, sparkles of gems and stones. ❦ Historically, however, pendant necklaces were worn to express identity and status. ❦ In some instances, they were thought to possess protective or spiritual attributes. [...]
A singular vision
Iconoclastic designer’s work, life on view come spring By Katharine Fong Before Gaga there was Gaultier – creator of the man-skirt, cone bra and that bandage get-up worn by Milla Jovovich in “The Fifth Element.” The once-enfant terrible of fashion, now 59 and still a working, fiercely unconventional designer (who in fact has dressed Lady [...]
Seductively Sophisticated
Effortless dressing for festive nights out Glamour without fuss is what we want for the holidays. Subversively sexy and extravagant, but not overdone. While we’re seduced this season by details we loved from bygone eras, we’re not about to fuss and fret when it comes to dressing up. Effortless sophistication with a dose of playfulness [...]
We’re into spring
By Donna Kato Color, retro, sheer fabrics, oh my! Spring is the thing for us California girls. While we love our coats and cozy sweaters, what we want most are mood-lifting colors and uncomplicated silhouettes that fit active lifestyles. Here, from the recent runway showings, a forecast of what’s to come for 2012.
From Runway to Bay
Make summer staples work for fall. Layered Neutrals – Your favorite summer broom skirt makes the transition to fall by adding low-heeled boots and layering a motorcycle jacket over a loose-knit sweater. Accessorize with…
Driven
What we drive can reflect who we are: multi-tasking soccer mom in the SUV, pampered princess in the luxury car, early adopter in the electric ride. What we wear can say the same. While no single auto or outfit can…
