OAKRIDGE

Summer Scarf Dreaming

suma
I am on an accessories mission. I need, with all of my body and soul, a summer scarf or two that will transition my daytime looks into easy and chic nighttime wear. There’s something about a wrapped scarf and a sock bun that just screams “easygoing chic.” I can’t wait for the hot days of summer, and for drinking mojitos on the waterfront. I’ll be wearing one of these (or maybe all of them at once, Grey Gardens- style): Hazy Days of Summer Scarf   Aviary Scarf   NATIVE LUREX TASSEL SCARF Hand Dyed Aqua Scarf from Oh Suzanni Paisley is gearing up to be the new hot print. You will want to get in early on this one: J Crew Jakes London Paisley Scarf This one looks like it was directly taken off of a hip art gallery’s walls: Alice & Olivia Love Print Scarf I have to adm [...] Continue reading →

Million Dollar Quartet – Broadway San Jose

Cody Slaughter (Elvis Presley) (Photo by Jeremy Daniel)
On December 4, 1956, one man brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together for the first and only time. His name is Sam Phillips. The place was Sun Records. That night they made rock ‘n’ roll history. Million Dollar Quartet relives this historical moment, giving the audience a chance to witness what happened on that infamous day. Many of us have imagined what it would be like to attend a concert and see one of these legends live, let alone all four in one place at one time. The Tony Award-winning musical tells the story of the day that by some sheer act of fate, Cash, Perkins, Lewis, and Presley gathered together with Sam Phillips, the man responsible for discovering and launching each of their careers. Although we will never have the opportunity of se [...] Continue reading →

How to Get Rid of Under-Eye Circles

eye
“You look tired.” Those are the three little words every woman dreads hearing. While it may be due to the unmistakably disheveled look and hunched over posture of actual exhaustion, more often than not, it means those dark, puffy, impossible-to-conceal under eye circles have returned. Whether they’re caused by genetics, allergies, age or pure exhaustion, these bags represent just another one of the seemingly never-ending battles against the effects of nature on our skin. If you’re currently amidst one of these struggles, you’ll be happy to know we’ve compiled a few of the simplest solutions. Firstly, if your under eye circles have come on suddenly and worsen quickly, you may want to see a doctor. While the formation of bags under your eyes are usually due to something as si [...] Continue reading →

SANTANA ROW – POOLSIDE SUMMER FASHION SHOW AND CONTEST

toppers
a Rafflecopter giveaway DATE/TIME | June 02, 2012 – June 02, 2012 | Saturday, June 2, 2012 • Shows at Noon and 3 p.m. Sat, June 2nd, 12PM Show  $40.00 each | Sat, June 2nd, 3PM Show  $40.00 each Get ready for A Poolside Soiree Summer Fashion Shows, Santana Row’s sizzling annual showcase of the coolest looks for a hot summer. Two high energy runway shows take place poolside at Santana Heights, Santana Row’s resort style residential community above Sino.  The shows will feature the newest styles from Santana Row retailers including Free People, Anthropologie, Donald J. Pliner, Cole Haan, Ted Baker and more. Guests will enjoy a pre-party catered with wine, champagne and light hors d’oeuvres, poolside seating during the show, access to the exclusive style b [...] Continue reading →

Pastels for a Non-Pastel World

pastel
While lots of my favorite neutrals rocked the spring runways, the pastel trend is certainly resonating at retail. I had my doubts about whether I could pull off such a sweet feminine trend or if I would have to appreciate it from afar, and then I saw this skirt in real life: IRREGULAR FINE PLEATED SHORT SKIRT The woman wearing it had paired it with black footless tights, a body conscious black sweater, and amazing sandals; a great way to wear a trend when it needs a bit of anchoring in reality. She looked like she was about to spring into a ballet rehearsal in the middle of the street, but like she could easily be meeting friends for brunch as well. Don’t you love looks that serve multiple duties? I looked for other pieces I could match with my neutral and black basics. Essentially if it [...] Continue reading →

Palio D’Asti Review

featured
640 Sacramento St | San Francisco, CA 94111| (415) 395-9800 | http://www.paliodasti.com Whether you’ve adopted a gluten-free diet for a healthier lifestyle or because you are gluten intolerant, finding great restaurants that offer diverse gluten-free menus can be pretty challenging. Most people don’t look forward to picking from three or so gluten-free dishes set aside from the entire menu. People like having a wide range of choices and Chef/Owner Dan Scherotter offers exactly that. At his Italian restaurant Palio d’Asti, Scherotter serves up his philosophy of serving traditional dishes that are naturally gluten-free and foods that aren’t fiddled around with. Upon arriving at Palio I instantly sensed that this place takes Italian cuisine seriously. Naturally [...] Continue reading →

Q&A and $200 Giveaway with Beauty Army!

beauty copy copy
A Sample Size Q&A Lindsey Guest, Founder & CEO of Beauty Army I’ve been following Beauty Army since its beauty debut in January 2012. Marching out with full force this luxury beauty sampling company founded by Lindsey Guest, is similar to other box beauty sampling services you may have become familiar with, the difference being 6 healthy sized samples selected by YOU for $12 delivered to your door each month. The response and fan base has been exciting to watch grow and they really provide you with a community of beauty enthusiasts that truly want to help you pick the best products for your buck. Not only do you learn about the products before you select them, but you get a little info on the product distributors as well. Everything is set up to help you. Even beauty bloggers and [...] Continue reading →