Azalea Boutique

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:

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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…

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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…

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We know that one night’s sleep has you scratching your head, trying to remember all of the fab prizes we’ll be giving away this month… Check this list TWICE and don’t forget to come in to Azalea Boutique to enter to win!

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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!

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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!!

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With Christmas right around the corner, we warmed up our shopping muscles at the Hayes Valley Block Party on Friday night.  PBR came through and sparked our holiday spirits with free beer, DJ Bruce of Kor Karaoke brought the party and everyone was having a great time.  This year was definitely one to remember.

Tasty PBR!

Customers getting some holiday shopping done.

Richie and friend, gettin’ down with some Karaoke!

This girl had everyone mesmerized with her amazing singing voice… Can you say,  American Idol?

Meat Loaf is ALWAYS a great karaoke choice.

Our vote for cutest Hayes Valley Couple. <3

Azalea’s Corey, doin’ it all for the nookie.

A tradition: Corina belting out Livin’ On A Prayer!

We were smitten with this Nudie sweater but, this guy was in it to win it. Holiday love! <3

Hope to see you next year!

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We will be hosting the Toys For Tots Toy Drive from 12/1/10 – 12/20/10.  Be sure to bring in a new and unwrapped toy when you head out to get all of your holiday shopping done at Azalea!

Have questions about the Toy Drive? Just ask an associate at Azalea or, give us a call at 415-861-9888

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