Gap & SF Moma

I didn't know this until the other day, but GAP and SFMOMA (SF's Museum of Modern Art) have collaborated in order to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the museum. GAP has produced a line of limited edition T-shirts designed by MOMA artists. These shirts can be found at thirteen locations throughout the Bay Area... including beautiful Burlingame (my hometown)! Great idea.

Litter SF

A local jewelry company called Litter SF has caught my eye with some unique pieces. These ladies definitely think outside the box!

SF Food Wars

This past summer was the founding of SF Food Wars - an organization that hosts a series of themed cooking competitions for amateur and professional chefs alike. People who aren't as good in the kitchen (me) are invited to the Stable Cafe in the Mission to sample and judge their creations. Two competitions have already taken place- one centered around mac and cheese, and the other, mini cupcakes. A third will be held on December 6th, when the competitors will create their most comforting holiday side dishes! Tickets go on sale Monday!





Blueberry Dragon Fruit Chocolate Ganache Cakes- first place winner!

LovEvolution

Yesterday was LovEvolution in San Francisco! This crazy event started with a parade of twenty-five floats, and eventually turned into a raging dance party in the Civic Center. So many crazy costumes... yet, so many people without crazy costumes... or clothes... or anything at all. My favorite part was getting to wear my red bob.

First Sponsor- Yeoman Organics!

The Red Topaz is proud to introduce her first sponsor, Yeoman Organics! This San Francisco based clothing company was born to counteract the apparel industry's ambivalence towards organics as a superior method for making garments.

"We are rogues in the apparel world, going organic and local from the get-go. Yeoman is a lifestyle. It means to work hard at a worthy endeavor and to succeed. We will work like yeomen to bring organics into fashion."

I'd say their goal as a clothing company is similar to that of the "slow food" movement, which is something I appreciate and admire. I also adore their leaf icon!

If you need me...

I'll be at San Francisco's Outside Lands Festival. Shout out to Jambase.com for sponsoring me on this endeavor!

Red Poppy Art House

Last night I attended a performance at the Red Poppy Art House in the Mission District. I appreciate this venue for welcoming artists of all kinds. Last night's gig was a music performance, but The Red Poppy House holds art exhibitions, various hands-on workshops, lectures, and film nights... all while being only 650 square feet! Concerts at The Red Poppy House provide the audience with a unique level of intimacy with the performer. But I recommend arriving early because the limited number of seats fill up very quickly. This time I was lucky enough to lounge on the plush bay window seat in the back. Next time you're in the Mission District, check out this San Francisco highlight.

Josh Podoll

Yesterday I was lucky enough to make it to the Styleshack sale in the Castro. I got my hands on three pieces by label Josh Podoll- a local husband and wife design team. They're comfortable and casual, but still chic. I recommend joining the Thrillist to be the first to know where and when all the SF designer sales go down.


scalloped neckline blouse - middle detail


tunic with asymmetrical hem - navy detail


grey razor tank - scrunch detail

Check out the Josh Podoll blog!

Anthony Bourdain- SF Tonight!

Tonight at seven pm and ten pm on the Travel Channel, Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations will be doing San Francisco (with some reluctance).



Clearly from this preview he is not a fan of our city, but let's be honest... he's going to change his mind by the end of the episode. Or perhaps my fiery love for San Francisco has rendered me a bit biased. Btw... is the average San Franciscan income really only eighty-five thousand??? YIKES. Anthony Bourdain is at the tip top of my "most envied" list. He travels and eats for a living... need I say more?

btw- three long weeks until Marc's return.