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Fashion Friday: Shopping for Men

Guys, this one’s for you. Three online subscription clothing services featured on WSJ.com. Trunkclub.com OutfitEZ.com Bombfell.com

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Fashion Friday: Swimsuit Edition

I’ve had the same swimsuit for years given the dearth of pools and hot weather in San Francisco. I was ogling over these recently, but buying something new would be such a waste. I can’t remember the last time I…

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Fashion Friday: CakeStyle

They tried! I actually don’t think I’m hard to shop for, but maybe I am. Every piece that I tried on was too big, even though I filled in the correct measurements in my application form. Great concept, but not…

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Fashion Friday: Personal Stylist

I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of hiring a personal stylist. I’ve considered it, but I remember reading what a fashion designer had said about stylists. She considered it pretty pathetic, equating it to taking the fun, creativity, and…

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Fashion Friday: Beauty Products

My beautiful, smart friend Clare emailed me her go-to beauty and skin care products. I thought I’d share. Not only is this girl obsessed with researching the best that money can buy, she has a biochemistry background. So she clearly…

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Fashion Friday: Rodarte

You know what I love best about the Rodarte label? That the creators are two LA-loving, UC Berkeley-educated sisters. We went to Pop Up magazine this week (more on that later) and a photographer showcased snapshots that she took while…

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Fashion Friday: DSW

DSW, the mother of discount shoe stores has taken up residence in Union Square at the former Borders building. 4 floors of mens and womens shoes: flats, dress, walking, running, boots. This is not your typical DSW store. It is…

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Fashion Friday: Best Optical Shop

I’ve been wearing and shopping for glasses ever since I could read. I discovered an optical shop in the Mission that has hands-down the best inventory of vintage, classic, modern eyeglasses and sunglasses. Hundreds and hundreds of pairs in all…

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Fashion Friday: Camper Shoes

I thought I had several pairs of comfortable ballet flats until I tried these Camper shoes on at a boutique in Austin. I would have purchased them on the spot if they weren’t bright blue. I still considered buying them…

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Fashion Friday: Facials

I get a facial probably once a year. I think they’re a big rip-off, but my pores do get clogged and I need a professional to get in there and extract. When I was in Shanghai, I got the most…

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