10 Brilliant Gift Ideas From Local Stylesetters

/ December 13, 2011 1:13 pm

Looking for a stylish gift for a girlfriend? I've tapped some of San Francisco's most fashionable residents — style bloggers! — for their holiday wish lists this year. When it comes to chic resources and hot trends, these ladies know all; so a glance at what they're wishing for, be it aspirational or affordable, is sure to inspire you!

From the best bubbly on the market to a timelessly chic leather skirt, come see what fashion-obsessed Amanda Holstein of Color Me Blue and design enthusiast Erin Hiemstra of Apartment 34 are yearning for this year.

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Gift Guide: Michael Natenshon of Marine Layer Shares His Holiday Picks For Guys

/ December 13, 2011 9:45 am

What do men want? I sure as heck don't know. So this year, I'm going straight to the source for holiday gift ideas for guys. I've asked a handful of handsome local tastemakers for their own holiday picks, and I'm passing them along to you!

Josh Harris of The Bon Vivants and Michael Maher of Taylor Stitch have already shared their five fantastic gift ideas for the gentlemen in your life, and now we move on to another stylesetter in town: Michael Natenshon, owner of Cali-cool T-shirt company Marine Layer. From the best backpack for a grown man to the sexiest wheels around, here are Michael's picks.

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Gift Guide: Michael Maher of Taylor Stitch Shares His Holiday Picks For Guys

/ December 13, 2011 9:30 am

What do men want? I sure as heck don't know. So this year, I'm going straight to the source for holiday gift ideas for guys. I've asked a handful of handsome local tastemakers for their own holiday picks, and I'm passing them along to you!

Josh Harris of The Bon Vivants has already shared his five fantastic gift ideas for the gentlemen in your life, and now we move on to another style-setter in town: Michael Maher, of local tailored clothing company Taylor Stitch. From a real man's spa treatment to the best way to wake up in the morning, here are his picks.

 

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You're Invited: Join FabSugar and Gap For an Exclusive Event!

/ December 9, 2011 9:51 am

We're teaming up with Gap to throw a holiday bash and bring a splash of color to your holiday season! Join FabSugar editors Danny Feekes and Brittney Stephens and Gap on Wednesday, Dec. 14, for a fun night of hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, live music, and shopping — with a special discount. Enjoy up to 50 percent off the best gifts and an exclusive 20 percent off a special collection of gifts from Pantone, Chronicle Books, and more! At the party, be sure to check out FabSugar's favorite holiday picks and enter to win one of five Gap GiftCards worth $200. Please RSVP here, and we hope to see you there!

Tonight's the Night: Take a Free Lesson on Holiday Hair and Makeup!

/ November 29, 2011 8:15 am

Office holiday parties, Christmas or Hanukkah with the family, New Year's Eve . . . the occasions to dress up are countless this season! It's hard to be a socialite; if only we could all afford a personal stylist to follow us around. To make the primping a little easier, Beauty Company (2325 Polk St., 415-567-8740) is hosting an easy holiday hair party tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. The salon's staff of talented stylists will help you achieve effortless holiday glamour with hair and makeup tutorials for chic looks like braids and chignons, smoky eyes, or false eyelashes.

Head over to the Russian Hill salon tonight and nibble on sushi and champagne spritzers while you polish up on your beauty know-how. While admission is free, to reserve a spot, use the salon's online booking system by selecting either Holiday Hair or Makeup (or both) from the drop-down menu. Hair consultations are 30 minutes; makeup is 15 minutes. You'll also receive 15 percent off retail purchases while you're there. Happy holidays!

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