April 23, 2009 • 7:07 am 2
Gap (mama of Banana Republic, Gap, Old Navy, Piperlime) has just opened up a new sub-brand: Athleta (http://athleta.gap.com/). It seems like Athleta is basically a female sports gear brand designed to compete with the likes of Champion and Lululemon Athletica. Personally, I would like to see a store-version, but so far it seems to be online-only.
My Athleta pick: The Damask yoga mat from Gaiam for $22.
April 17, 2009 • 7:09 pm 1
VSA Antigua Cuff – Silver Plate
Really gorgeous silver work. This looks almost more like lace than metal.
VSA Archangel Cuff – Gold Vermeil
Love the dangling crown in the middle of this baroque-style cuff. Would be a fantastic accessory for a night out.
Filed under: Fashion
• 9:55 am 0
Decided it’s time to join Twitter! Find me here to get updates: http://twitter.com/sweetarchivia
Have also facelifted this blog so it’s easier to navigate. Tweets, recent posts, blogroll etc are all now on the right rather than stuck at the bottom of the page.
Filed under: Random
April 15, 2009 • 6:24 pm 0
Bad economy = deflation = big sales for girls who shop *grin.*
Sephora (which we all know only tends to offer a 20% discount during it’s 1 annual Friends and Family event) is offering a 1 week 15% discount both in-store and online. Click here to get a printable version.
Filed under: Shopping Tip
April 9, 2009 • 4:50 pm 0
After much ranting about the lack of petite pants for those in the 5ft 1 in 0-2P set, I have now found that a few of Anthropologie’s regular pants tend to run on the small side, enough to flatter petites!
Andover Pants – Paperboy by G1
These are soft-brushed cotton (feels like a dream!) and the pink is such a pretty color..will require hemming if you’re petite though. Fortunately the back doesn’t gap the way many low-rise jeans do. Nor do you get the baggy granny butt look.
Rittenhouse Pants – Cartonnier
Hah! Ankle-length pants short enough that I don’t even need to hem! These come in a 26″L and rise a bit higher in the back with a cute little v-shaped notch in the back.
Filed under: Fashion , Anthropologie, pants
April 3, 2009 • 12:41 pm 0
After a rather exhaustive trip through Westfield Centre in San Francisco, I definitely have a “best of” list to share:
Best Dressing Rooms: Martin + Osa, Level 2 Store 249. Had the most amazing hidden dressing rooms at the back of the store. We’re talking gorgeous dark wood panelling from floor to ceiling walls that had these gigantic floor to ceiling doors that open. Inside you get this entire lighted column. I could probably spend a couple hours sitting in that room. Also, store has amazing cashmere, but tends to run long in its sizing so if you’re a tall girl, head over there!
Best Place to Eat: Nordstrom Cafe Bistro. Great food with many plates under $20. If you ask for a window seat you can sit overlooking the city with amazing views. Service is very attentive and friendly. I like how they give you a chocolate mint stick after the meal. Much better than scrounging up food in the Food Court (down in the basement).
Best Place to Lounge: There are nice seats under the fantastic 1908 Steel and Glass Dome. Also a Borders (Level 4, Store 455) is nearby if you want to get some quick bites.
Most Fun Store Decor: Ruehl, Level 2 Store 251. It’s all set up like walking into a home that has a series of dark living rooms with spotlights on the clothing. Fun to explore and check out the sale room in the back.
Most Overrated: Bloomingdales. I was shocked that store employees were rather inattentive and snobby. I even happened upon an employee who was chatting it up on his cell phone!
Person to Avoid: If some dude hawks Goji berry tea to you from a booth near Nordstroms, run the other way. If you accept it, he’ll proceed to try to sell you highly expensive Goji scrub, cream and peels that he claims are worth $65 retail. Fortunately I managed to run off anyways without buying. I realized despite my hands feeling amazing at the counter, after a few hours they were bone dry again. Not worth it!
Filed under: Shopping Review
