Daily Find
Laurie Barokas and Nancy Cirillo are busy moms who need
their wardrobe to keep up with their athletic yet stylish lifestyle. So what's
a pair of creative women to do if they can't find what they need in the
marketplace? Design and launch NaLa, a collection of
functional yet fashionable activewear, that's what. NaLa takes a different approach to performance wear: The
line is pretty, fun and easy to live in, perfect for the woman who wants to be
able to transition from the gym to the street without having to orchestrate a
major outfit change.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 9, 2009
Minding the Store
Lose the most weight and win $400 toward a little black dress in your new size from Mario's.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 4, 2009
Daily Find
Whether you're looking for a functional and stylish raincoat (you can find both elements in one garment if you know where to look) or simply a fashionable new jacket to carry you through the fall and winter, we've rounded up an array of pleasing options.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 5, 2009
Minding the Store
This eco-friendly designer's clothes are sexy and fabulous.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 3, 2009
Minding the Store
Innovative designs and eco-friendly fabric choices set this emerging designer apart from the rest.
By Alison Brownrigg | November 2, 2009
Daily Find
I think it's safe to say that the fall of 2009 is shaping up
to be the season of the boot. No rules apply. Recently I've seen women wearing
short and tall boots of every heel height despite the fashion forecast calling
for ankle boots. Retailers are following suit, stocking their shops with a
nice variety, following both form and function.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 29, 2009
Daily Find
While shops in this area are committed to supporting new
smaller designers with less name recognition, many have begun to introduce (or
reintroduce) classic lines to their inventory. Well-known heritage brands such as Minnetonka Moccasins, Saint
James and Tretorn, which have been around for more than 50 to 100 years, portray a
sense of quality and staying power that shoppers are responding to these days.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 28, 2009
Daily Find
Local jewelry
designer Regina Chang is releasing her fall/winter collection of handmade,
one-of-a-kind pieces this month. The Columbia City-based designer crafts elegant,
unconventional necklaces and earrings from natural stones and found materials. She
never repeats her designs so each piece is a stunning, bohemian, unique
treasure.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 25, 2009
Daily Find
Neil Silverman and John Tseng have been
outfitting Fremont
for years with trendy, affordable and accessible clothing and accessories from their shops Dream and Bliss. This dynamic duo has turned their two-sided retail empire
into a tripod with the arrival of their newest boutique, Finch & Sparrow. Where Dream caters to a more sophisticated and classic
dresser and Bliss to a trendier, sexier one, Finch & Sparrow targets the 20-
to 30-something woman who likes to look cute, but is on a tighter budget.
By Alison Brownrigg | October 23, 2009
Daily Find
Local tailor Michael Cepress unveils his fall/winter collection of ready-to-wear men's fashion, featuring well-fitting, classic pieces such as button-down shirts and jackets as well as elements that add a bit of flair, including plaids and the versatile, colorful vest.
By Michelle LaFrance | October 21, 2009
