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Our Favorite Looks from the 2010 Academy Awards

laura — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:53:36 +0000

Overall, we thought the fashion from last night’s Oscars was pretty fantastic! But while many stars looked dazzling, what fun would it be if we didn’t choose favorites? Here are the looks we’re really loving from the 2010 Academy Awards:

Clockwise from top left: Elizabeth Banks in Versace, Kristen Stewart in Monique Lhuillier, Rachel McAdams in Elie Saab, Demi Moore in Versace, Carey Mulligan in Prada, Zoe Saldana in Givenchy couture

Whose red carpet look was your favorite? Please share!

*images via WWD

Ports 1961 – The Fall/Winter 2010 Collection

laura — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:39:55 +0000

Being in New York at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week has been quite a thrill. Yesterday I headed to Bryant Park for the Ports 1961 show, and here are a few of my favorite looks from the Fall/Winter 2010 collection:

They did flowy, they did structured, and they nailed every look. I loved the femininity of the collection and fabulous accessories were like the cherry on top of a sundae – from pink tights and killer platform shoes to aviator caps taming enormous curls. The setting was divine and combined with the fashion it made for a lovely presentation.

*images via WWD

Movie Review: “When In Rome”

kelly — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 16:00:11 +0000

Hi readers! I’m Kelly and I am one of the newest additions to the team here in San Francisco (along with the wonderful Angel and Jason)!

I had the opportunity to see When In Rome with some of our San Francisco Shop It To Me members this week. It was great to meet everyone who came out – I hope you all enjoyed the movie!

While I was hesitant to expect much from the latest chick flick, I really enjoyed the funny, though slightly corny, romantic comedy. The adorable Kristin Bell and gorgeous Josh Duhamel made a captivating onscreen pair, as much as she tries to resist him. Much of the movie takes place in Rome, so the movie setting is equally easy on the eyes.

I was thrilled with the cast! There were so many surprise appearances from some of my favorite actors, including Mel (Kristen Schaal) from Flight of the Conchords, Napoleon (Jon Heder) from Napoleon Dynamite, “GOB” (Will Arnette) from Arrested Development and Anjelica Huston (more movies than I can count) to name a few. (I don’t want to spoil them all). The quirky supporting roles and unexpected guest appearances really helped make the movie. I have to say, there were more than a few times that the entire theater burst into laughter.

My verdict: It is definitely a chick flick: Beautiful young girl searching for love with a to-die -for job in NYC- check; Sexy heartthrob who wants to sweep her off her feet – you betcha; A wardrobe to lust after – absolutely. While When In Rome does have all the elements of your typical “girls night out” movie, its lighthearted take on love is a refreshing escape from the real world.

As a special perk for our members – If you are living in the San Francisco area, we are giving away FREE tickets to an advanced screening happening this Wednesday, January 27!!!! (Extra perk because the movie doesn’t come out until Friday the 29th!) Just post a blog response if you are interested and we can set up tickets for you and a friend. Limited quantities, so first come, first served!

Free Advance Screening Tickets to “When In Rome”!

natalie — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:24:27 +0000

Can’t wait for “When In Rome” starring Kristen Bell to hit theaters Jan. 29^th? If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, you don’t have to! We’re giving away a handful of advance screening tickets to the show for you and a friend to Bay-Area screenings!

The movie stars up-and-comers Kristen Bell from Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Josh Duhamel from the Transformers, as well some of my personal favorites Will Arnett and Danny DeVito. Take a look:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Where: San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, and Fresno

When: Jan. 20^th (SF only) and Jan 27^th at 7:30 pm

To Win: Comment on this post and let us know the 3 articles of clothing you’d take on a renegade trip to Rome! Also include your email address (only we’ll see it) and your city.

Only a handful of tickets are available, so comment now!

From the results so far, many of you wouldn’t leave home without cute, comfy flats, designer sunglasses and a flowy sundress. Some of you would even top it off with a big, beautiful sun hat. Molto bella!

Win Free Preview Tickets to “When In Rome”!

laura — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:13:17 +0000

Calling all movie buffs (and fashionistas alike)! We’re excited to announce that we’ll be giving away a handful of tickets to advance screenings of When In Rome across the Bay Area! The movie, starring the adorable and stylish Kristen Bell (and the hunky Josh Duhamel), is about a young and ambitious New York gal in search of LOVE!

Where: San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento, and Fresno

When: January 20th (SF only), and January 27th at 7:30pm. The movie doesn’t hit theaters until the 29th, so this really is an exclusive treat!

How to Win: Comment on this post letting us know what three articles of clothing you wouldn’t leave home without if you were taking a renegade trip to Rome! Be sure to include your email address (only we will see this) and your city. If you are selected, we will contact you with the details!

Tickets will be given away in pairs so you will be able to bring a friend along, and be sure to tell your friends so they can enter to win as well.

Good luck and act fast!

An ambitious young New Yorker (KRISTEN BELL), disillusioned with romance, takes a whirlwind trip to Rome where she defiantly plucks magic coins from a fountain of love, inexplicably igniting the passion of those who threw them in: a sausage magnate (DANNY DEVITO), a street magician (JON HEDER), an adoring painter (WILL ARNETT) and a self-admiring model (DAX SHEPARD). But when a charming reporter (JOSH DUHAMEL) pursues her with equal zest, how will she know if his love is the real thing?

A Day at Lucky Shops

guest blogger — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:01:21 +0000

Since we’re based in San Francisco, we weren’t able to make it to Lucky Shops in New York this year. Lucky for our Trendsetter Julia Dinardo of Fashion Pulse Daily, she got to put our tickets to use! Here Julia fills us in on all the glorious details of the event, from free cocktails to $50 Manolos. Special thanks to our Trendsetter Laura of Lollie Shopping for letting us repost this inside peek into the experience.

Although I’ve been in New York City for over 10 years, I’ve never gone to Lucky Shops before, and I can tell you this – I’ve definitely been missing out! Thanks to the gracious Laura/LollieShopping, I was able to attend the fourth annual Lucky Shops event this year, and I can tell you this — all of the coveted brands were there, from Rebecca Minkoff to Foley + Corinna, See by Chloe, Robert Rodriguez, Bing Bang, and more.

Free fruity drinks and tiny, adorable appetizers swirled around me and BFF Allison, trying to decide what booth to check out first. We got a lipstick color match at the Maybelline Color Sensational Booth (my perfect shade is Pink Peony, Allison’s is a shade of mauve), and then headed down the aisles for some serious shopping action. The aisles seemed to be largely grouped into categories, with most of the lingerie, shoes, accessories, clothes, and jewelry in their own respective area. We particularly loved the concept of the jeanius bar, that had a variety of popular jeans from JBrand, Paige, and more, with free hemming available on site.

We were glad to see a Shop for Success booth with the proceeds going toward charity, ooed and awed over the jewelry baubles, and cried over the beautiful handbags from our favorite designers. There were definitely bargains to be had, with a lot of items marked down around 50% off, and we even found a brand new pair of Manolos for $50 at Dress for Success. Overall, overwhelming thumbs up, and you better believe I will be back doing some intense shopping and martini sipping next year!

Halloween’s Most Fashionable Pumpkins!

laura — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:17:23 +0000

Not only do we scour the web for stylin’ sale items, but in honor of Halloween, we’re bringing you some of the most fashionable pumpkins around! Lets face it, not all pumpkins are created equal – here are a few that definitely rise above the patch…

From the Shop It To Me gang – we wish you a spookishly fun Halloween!

*Photo credits (clockwise from top left): My Home Ideas, The Deux Luxe, Apartment Therapy, FabSugar

San Francisco Street Style – The Treasure Island Music Festival!

laura — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:10:14 +0000

A couple weeks back I attended San Francisco’s annual Treasure Island Music Festival. The music was great, the weather was gorgeous, but my favorite part was the fashion (surprise, surprise). SF stylistas put on their funkiest gettups and headed across the bay for an afternoon of singing, dancing, and dress-up.

From the guy in faux fur, to the gal in a pink vintage Gucci sweatshirt (accompanied by a matching Gucci fanny pack, of course), the event brought in the best of San Francisco street style! It was like being trapped in a Nylon Magazine spread – and let me just say, I can imagine worse places to spend a day…

NY Fashion Week – Marc Jacobs Spring 2010

laura — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:00:51 +0000

photos courtesy of New York Magazine

Fashion Week Rundown – Styles We’re Swooning Over!

laura — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:23:26 +0000

It’s day five of New York Fashion Week, and we’ve been scouring the web trying to keep up with all the excitement! Here are a handful of my favorite designs thus far:

photos courtesy of New York Magazine

Seeing the incredible collections almost makes me want to skip Fall altogether to start sporting these Spring 2010 styles! I simply can’t get enough of Karen Walker, ADAM, and Richard Chai. Any favorites so far? Please share!