If you happen to be one of the lucky ones who owns a lovely Samantha Lockwood pendant from Riches Kahala, you might want to click on this link to Hydrogen and learn lots more about the artist, actress, yoga teacher, model and designer. There’s a lot to this L.A. lass! http://hydrogen-mag.com/archives/913 – Paula Rath

A peplum done in Celine style. Several avid readers of paularath.com have asked me to write a Fashion Glossary for this blog. I love the idea and will commit to writing occasional fashion glossaries, along with illustrations. My first Fashion Glossary entry: PEPLUM. By definition, a peplum is a short over skirt attached at the
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There’s a segment of the fashion world that is often overlooked. It’s a group of hard working individuals who operate between the creative fashion and accessories designers and the business-oriented retail buyers, a place that can often feel like  a lonely no man’s land. These professionals are called Sales Representatives. Sales Representatives specialize in particular
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We often think we know San Francisco fairly well, as we come here at least once a year and sometimes several times a year, but there are many neighborhoods we have never even set foot in. The Mission was one of them. We visited the Mission because one of my favorite designers in the world,
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Chelsea Ward Warehouse is also celebrating Valentine’s Day in a big way, with big savings for Valentine shoppers. Naomi is offering 20 percent off everything pink or red from today through February 14. In addition, take 20 percent off any heart items and sterling silver lockets. If you’ve been lusting after red, the color of
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Chinatown has welcomed another lovely and highly original boutique, La Muse. Owned by Julia Chu, the eclectic little store is next door to Human Imagination, in the same building as Owens & Co. Yet another reason to shop Chinatown. When I asked Julia about her retail background, she answered, “None at all. My parents didn’t
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Remember when workout clothes were really cute and fun and you wanted to just live in them? Jane Fonda was our super-fit style siren, dressed in fashionable leotards and flattering tights. The styles came in floral prints and color blocking and a variety of styles to suit every body type. The shorts were actually short
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During the holidays I had an opportunity to have coffee with my friend Kaveh Kardan. As you may recall from previous blogs, he is now living in Wellington, New Zealand, working for director Peter Jackson on the upcoming “Hobbit” films. Kaveh, an MIT graduate, is multi-talented. His passion, which is currently a hobby,  is fashion
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We love lingerie for Valentine’s Day. Men love to give it. Women love to receive it. But what happens when a clueless man walks into a lingerie department? What will be choose for her? Ummmm…could be scary. Could he possibly choose a sexy bustier for his flannel-loving girl? Oh yeah. Or lacy red bra for
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Gerald and I had the great pleasure of attending the wedding and reception of Willow Chang and Jean-Christophe Alleon last Sunday. The wedding was held under a lovely tree in Foster Botanical Gardens. The reception was in a private room upstairs at The Willows . This just in: Someone (I’m thinking a botanist) sent me
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