
Inside the Secret Sexy Dark Garden Photoshoot
When I first saw Dark Garden corsets at Fashion On The Square (FOTS) fashion show, I was in love. Where all of the other designers showcased their garments with boom-boom-boom music, Dark Garden segment was shown within the melodies of a string quartet and models that...

A Man’s Story Screening at AAU
After watching A Man's Story screening at Academy of Art University on Friday, November 2, 2012, there is no doubt in my mind that Ozwald Boateng is a very accomplished British menswear designer armed with impeccable sense of style, masterful classic tailoring...

Miss Brazil USA San Francisco 2012: the Beauty, Party, and the Drama
"And the winner of Miss Brazil USA San Francisco 2012 is!..." Cristina Ribeiro, the Artistic Director / Executive Director / Host of the night was near tears when she was about to reveal the final result. "Isabela! Isabela! Isabela!" the crowd roared. On stage,...

Once Upon A Time Fashion Event
It's only fitting to celebrate Brease Cancer Awareness Month with the amazing, genuine, and generous cancer survivor diva Daphne Evans. I got to know Daphne back in June during EVO 3 fashion show. She's a very inspiring woman; partly because she's a survivor for three...

Time to SNOBSWAP: Interview with Emily Dang
Chatting briefly with Emily Dang over the lively crowd at Fashion+Tech Expo & Social Media Panel during San Francisco Fashion Week was a pleasant experience. She’s very smart, charming, and passionate about her business SNOBSWAP, the new online marketplace for luxury consignment bartering and purchasing. SNOBSWAP invites fashionistas to swap, sell, send counter offers, or purchase its listed items in order to “refresh” their wardrobe without continuously piling out stuff.

DIY Project Feather Hair Accessories
It’s the fall season, and the wardrobe needs to become richer in color, more sophisticated. Why not make feather hair accessories to give a quick boost to your outfit? Here are some examples of what I made, no sewing required.

Last Two Flamenco Shows at Lalola
All good things must come to an end. Another beloved San Francisco local spot is closing and it's heart-breaking. Lalola, one of my favorite San Francisco hang-out spots with great food (and dessert) that features monthly flamenco performance at its basement Cava Baja...

Get Ready for Scott Ian McFarland
Scott Ian McFarland was a formally trained sculptor when he took fashion as an elective for his graduate study at Academy of Art University in 2005. Two years later, he made a complete "switch" as a knitwear designer, and started showing his creations in New York...

SFFW 2012: Brandon Murphy Collection
This Friday, September 28, San Francisco Fashion Week will feature five emerging designers in the first runway show this weekend at Astro Studios, 348 6th Street, San Francisco. One of those talents is Brandon Murphy, a California native who currently resides in...