For all of you who love socks, new styles of HAPPY SOCKS are going to hit Azalea very soon. They make the best gift, and stocking stuffer all-year-round!
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Archive for the ‘Nice Style’
One Woman’s Waste Is Another Woman’s…
One woman’s waste is another woman’s chance at having the Lanvin for H&M collection in YOUR closet this Spring! Just saw this whilst browsing through one of our fave blogs, Nitro:Licious! H&M is unveiling a collection called Waste. These spring ready pieces have all been made from the leftover fabrics from everyone’s fave H&M designer collab to date. Bright colors, mod-geometric themes, and LANVIN-selected fabrics make this the perfect second chance. Sneak peek at what will be hitting stores:
Erin Wasson Channels Cleopatra In New Lookbook
It’s no surprise that Low Luv is one of our favorite jewelry lines. We’ve blogged about it more times than I can remember, we brought Erin in to showcase the new collection in mid-2010, and nearly everyone who works here owns a piece (or three). It’s an understatement to say that we were excited to see these gorgeous pictures of the new collection. Which piece is your favorite?!
(photos sourced from Refinery 29)
XOX
Puttin’ On The Lips
I may not have made my mind up about how I’ll be spending my first minutes of 2011 but, there’s one thing that’s for sure: I’ll be dressed to the nines. Whether it’s sequins on my dress, feathers in my hair, kitschy 2011 glasses, an amazing statement ring or glam makeup, I will be dressed in my best.
We’ve been going over outfit possibilities all week and have all come to the same conclusion: These Pictures Will End Up On The Internet. This means that not only does our outfit have to flatter but we can’t be caught on film (well, memory card) with a case of the “How-am-I-so-drunk-it’s-only-10:30-I-could-have-sworn-I-wore-makeup-tonight” faces.
Our Assistant Buyer, Tamara has come to the rescue. She will show you how to use things you probably already own (and if you don’t it’ll only set you back $4) to make sure you’re the talk of the party. (in a good way)
Young Frankenstein–Puttin On The Ritz : Watch this vid (ahem, our Puttin On The Lips pun) and get ready to glam it up with Glitter Lips!
We love MAC’s Russian Red, a cheap-y brush from the Craft Store, and large-particle Red Glitter
Step 1: Apply Lipstick
Step 2: Bring on the glitter!
Oops! Don’t Spill! (seriously, glitter will be everywhere for the rest of your life)
Ready for your close-up!
Tamara, looking so 2011.
XOX
Nighttime Nails
As I type this post, with NYE mere days away, I am realizing that I am in DIRE need of a manicure (Hello, cuticles!). I think I’m playing it understated on the outfit front this year so my nails have to be outta this universe. I’m thinking glitterxdiscoxsparkles galore… Here are a few of our fave ideas!
This gold has hexagon shaped glitters, and you can glop it on the tips for a french manicure that looks like you dipped your fingers in a bowl of solid gold nuggets, or you can do like this – one coat over a dark background to emulate the night sky!
I love these Deborah Lippmann shades, too because they have a richness to them that makes them more sophisticated than your usual box o’ crayon colors. Reminds me of Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface or Daryl Hannah in Splash!
Moon Manicure is so perfect for nighttime festivities. See this twist on the lunar nail trend sourced from a vintage Cosmo feature:
I’m loving this look! You can swap out the Robin Red pictured here for black and gold or navy with silver… Wait, SILVER AND GOLD. So fab.
Ready to put these ideas to the test? Call us at 415-861-9888 and book an appointment for the Z Beauty Lounge. We have a HUGE selection of polishes that will have you looking so 2011.
XOX
Hurry! Only 3 Days Until 2011!
You have THREE DAYS to nab a NYE dress at 50% off. Get it while the gettin’s good!
Our recommendations:
ALC
Lace Back Dress (available in Black/Grey)
Mike Gonzalez
Silk Triangle Dress (available In-Store)
Acne
Andromeda Mini-Dress in Blue
Get The Look: Ombre Fringe Earrings
With 2010’s hot Ombre hairstyles (see Rachel Bilson), dip-dyed JBrands, and Chanel’s runway we can’t help but hop on the Fade-to-Black train. There’s something so sexy about mixed metals and Ombre earrings are the perfect way to incorporate them into your wardrobe. Get your Ombre inspiration here and on your ears at Azalea!
Chanel
Iosselliani Long Fringe Skull Earrings | $198
Hide Ya Kids. Hide Ya Wife. Hide My Wallet.
This season’s La Mer Collection wrap watches are off the chain! (pun intended) Each time we get a new shipment I have to have someone hide my wallet from me. With buttery-soft leather wrap bands and both classic square and round faces to choose from– not to mention the killer patterns and colors in this season’s collection, how can you resist?
What’s great about these babies is that even if you already own a watch (I own three!) you’ll still find the time (another pun) to wear a La Mer. You can bring a pop of color to your workweek wear with a Royal Blue one. Feel like an undercover sass in the Leopard wrap or, glam it up in a watch with chains attached: bracelet+watch=fashion&function. Something my Mama always said was worth the money.
XOX
Stay Hot & Keep The Cold Out
I am cold. When November rolls around, I buckle up my navy coat with the fur-trimmed hood and pretty much leave it on until April. Sometimes I’m too cold to get in my pajamas, so I’ll just sleep in my coat. I could be wearing an Ed Hardy bikini and a belly chain trimmed with sparkly dice charms underneath for all you know, because that coat remains on my body from morning ’til night. I spend my winters looking like a cartoon character who has an entire closet full of one outfit, and that outfit closely resembles the one belonging to the Eskimo Pie mascot:
Recently, a kindly co-worker brought it to my attention that there are actually several different kind of cold, each requiring a different type of coat! So I decided to try on every coat in Azalea to see if I could break the mold this winter diversify my wardrobe.
Amazing! This Billy Reid coat is extremely soft for being 100% wool, and very figure flattering. It nips in your waist and has an exaggerated lapel and cuffs that elevate it way beyond your ordinary peacoat. The tailoring is impeccable and it will last for years without looking dated. Perfect for one of those San Francisco days where the sun is shining but the air feels like a wall of ice cubes, this investment is well worth the cost.
Sometimes you have to walk the dog or change your boyfriend’s Iroc-Z tire in the rain, and you don’t want to muss your fine tailored coat or endure any more Eskimo comments from passersby. That’s where Spiewak comes in. This company really knows their way around a jacket, as they’ve been making them since 1904. Many of them are waterproof and despite their practicality, they are styled to fit the shape of your body and look super cute! Prices range from $100 – $170, so they are a wintery bargain. Sold.
I am now the proud owner of three coats. Hooray! Now if I could only do something about my uni-jeans…
XOX
Escape From The Cold On The Fairest Of Isles
We’re talkin’ Fair Isle! This traditional knitwear pattern evokes memories of cozy Christmas sweaters and hunky ski instructors, and it’s back in a big way…
See, this guy knows what time it is!
If you see it in Marc Jacobs , it’s so.
For the boys:
Fair Isle Cardigan | Opening Ceremony
ON SALE NOW @ Azalea!
Or just a little something warm for your honey on holiday…
New Wooden Ships Scarves and Gloves!
One for fun– this one really gets me in to the Fair Isle holiday spirit…
XOX
Super Is Back!
A lot of our customers have been asking, and we finally got a refill. They are going fast, so more are on the way. We really like the People style for women, because it has a slightly thinner frame than the traditional wayfarer. It looks great on a lot of different face shapes – and in a new martini olive green for the Holidays!
Available In Store!
XOX
Fluxus Trunk Show
Last night, we showcased fLuXus with free cocktails and 20%off the entire collection!
The LA based Fluxus collection, designed by Jeffrey Sebelia, winner of TV show Project Runway, features jumpers, wraps, and burnout tees, all of which have become favorites of Hollywood celebs such as Jessica Alba, Ashley Greene, Rachel Bilson, Halle Berry, Charlize Theron, Oprah, and most recently Rachel Zoe. Named after the mid-century experimental art movement, Fluxus lives and designs by the philosophy that “there is life, there is art, and in between, there is fashion.”
Tamara, our Assistant Buyer and Alex, Fluxus Rep
Cozy knits & raffle wrap!
Mel’s getting into the holiday spirit.
Alex, giving directions to a local haunt.
Late-night shopping means browsing the collections at your leisure!
Mo, our lovely Raffle Winner!!
XOX
TONIGHT! Fluxus Trunk Show: 20%off all Fluxus
TONIGHT at Azalea, we will be sipping on complimentary vodka&sodas, taking 20%off all Fluxus, giving away an exclusive wrap sweater from their Spring 2011 collection, and ringing in the shopping season the only way we know how… with a bang!
