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RedCarpetSF’s Style Council: Elaine Mellis

Saturday, November 21st, 2009 by Cori

Elaine Mellis (far right) at the San Francisco Ballet Opening Gala 2009

Elaine Mellis’s San Francisco Style:

Who is your favorite beauty “guru” in San Francisco? My hairstylist Shab at Willow Salon – she’s really cute and we girl talk over a glass of wine while she cuts my hair

Top three must-have beauty products: La Mer, Bare Escentuals Buxom Lips (color: Dolly) and my Revlon eyelash curler

Favorite fragrance: Hermes Eau des Merveilles

What is your number one new item for fall/winter 2009? Silver clogs from Almost Danish

From whose closet would you most like to shop? Elizabeth Thieriot’s! Love her style

San Francisco style – what do you love? Gala dress up!

Which is your favorite local event? The Opening of the San Francisco Ballet

A secret spot? Lily Samii’s dress salon above Union Square — pretty view, gorgeous dresses — better than inside a genie’s bottle!

Where do you shop online? Gilt Group

Favorite spot to meet for cocktails? Bix

Workout tip: BAR METHOD!

Tags: Cori Miller, Elaine Mellis, RedCarpetSF, san francisco ballet opening
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RedCarpetSF’s Style Council: Marcy Carmack

Monday, November 16th, 2009 by Cori

Marcy Carmack with Kate Sheridan Chung at the de Young's YSL exhibition opening

Marcy Carmack is the owner of Chic Wardrobe Solutions. As a professional fashion consultant and stylist for over 17 years in New York and San Francisco, Marcy understands both the art and the style of personal fashion.

Marcy’s Style:

Whose red carpet style is your favorite? Daphne Guinness

Beauty and workout tip: Bikram yoga is so many things all in one: it detoxes, it is a self massage (rarely have I needed a massage since starting Bikram), it stretches and tones every muscle in your body, and improves your skin.

Top three must have beauty products? CHANEL mascara, eyebrow pencil and bronzer

Other than San Francisco, do you have a favorite city? New York City, my former home and source for much inspiration

From whose closet would you most like to shop? Catherine Deneuve

Marcy On the Town:

Favorite San Francisco spot to meet for cocktails? BIX

Secret San Francisco indulgence? Bittersweet on Fillmore Street for chocolate

What is the best event you have attended in San Francisco? The deYoung’s Yves Saint Laurent Exhibition Opening Gala. I felt proud to be a San Franciscan that night; the gala was attended by luminaries from around the world.

Marcy’s RedCarpetSF articles: FashionWeek Intrigue, Marcy’s Treat

For more style tips from Marcy, visit her blog: http://marcycarmack.blogspot.com/.

Tags: Chanel, Cori Miller, De Young Museum, marcy carmack, RedCarpetSF, Yves Saint Laurent
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RedCarpetSF’s Style Council: Elizabeth Touw

Thursday, November 12th, 2009 by Cori

Paul & Elizabeth Touw at the Emmy's

Elizabeth’s Style:

Whose red carpet style do you admire? Everyone seems to employ a stylist these days, which makes it hard to evaluate personal tastes, though Kate Moss comes across as cool, edgy, and eclectic. On the other end of the style spectrum, whomever dresses Rania of Jordan , puts together some lovely looks.

What is your must-have new item for fall/winter? Outerwear that does not feature or include fur, for example, from Stella McCartney’s current collection, a fantastic and stylish motorcycle jacket made from synthetic fibers.

Top three beauty products? Sunblock, a low-stress lifestyle, and skincare products with good data to back up their efficacy claims.

Do you shop online? I almost exclusively shop online because I appreciate convenience, efficiency, and unique finds. Net-a-porter , L’Inde le Palais , luisaviaroma , shopbop , even eBay , are favorites.

Favorite San Francisco spot to meet for cocktails? Gary Danko

RedCarpetSF picked Elizabeth Touw among the top five most stylish women in San Francisco 2008.

Tags: Cori Miller, Elizabeth Touw, RedCarpetSF
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Introducing RedCarpetSF’s Style Council: Kristi Dowler

Saturday, November 7th, 2009 by Cori

Kristi Dowler

Kristi Dowler owns VyAyr Fitness, and is a regular contributor of fitness and nutrition tips to RedCarpetSF. Daily doses of VyAyr’s boot camp at Crissy Field, Pilates, yoga and nutrition classes could keep anyone red carpet ready.

Kristi on San Francisco Style:

San Francisco style – what do you love? I love that San Francisco is diverse on every level, including fashion. It’s not uncommon to see a woman in a drop dead gorgeous outfit throw a Patagonia over it to stay warm in our constantly changing weather

What do you consider fashion “don’ts” in San Francisco? The over done, over made up look just doesn’t mix with our lighthearted and fun city

What is your favorite San Francisco event? Every day the sun shines

Kristi’s Personal Style:

Whose red carpet style do you admire? Gwen Stefani and Pink

What is your number one must-have new item for fall/winter? A positive attitude, but I guess that’s not new!

Top three must have beauty products? A smile, lip-gloss, and a quick splash of Marc Jacobs’ Daisy or original fragrance

Do you have a favorite online shopping site? Planet Blue for super beachy ready-to-wear

Any workout tips? Keep it simple; if you enjoy it you are more likely to do it! Push ups, dips, squats, lunges and running – you can’t go wrong with a good mix of those classics

RedCarpetSF articles by Kristi Dowler: Red Carpet Ready Arms, The Best Gym in San Francisco

Tags: Cori Miller, Kristi Dowler, RedCarpetSF, VyAyr Fitness
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Getting to Know RedCarpetSF’s Style Council: Keylee Sanders

Saturday, October 24th, 2009 by Cori

Keylee Sanders in a dress by Karen Caldwell

Keylee Sanders is a frequent contributor to RedCarpetSF, a fashion consultant, stylist, model, spokesperson and owner of Style Studio.

Keylee on San Francisco Style:

San Francisco style – what do you love? Great boots and lots of layers

What do you consider fashion don’ts in San Francisco? Nude panty hose – since moving to San Francisco I have seen far too many
From whose closet would you most like to shop? Sandy Mandel and Sobia Shaikh
What is favorite San Francisco event? I am fairly new to San Francisco, but thus far it is the Mid-Winter Gala

Secret San Francisco spot: Mexico Au Parc in the South Park Loop for delicious, healthy and cheap Mexican food!
Favorite places to meet for cocktails? RN74, Balboa, The Rotunda, Clock Bar

Keylee’s Personal Style:

Whose red carpet style do you admire? Charlize Theron because her style is classic yet fashion forward, and she is always ladylike

Do you have a favorite new item for fall/winter? My over the knee boots – they are powerful, sexy, fashionable and fun
Top three must have beauty products? Latisse, Clarisonic, SLEEP!
Favorite fragrance? Faubourg- Hermes
Any workout tips? Get off your ass and do it!

RedCarpetSF articles by Keylee Sanders: Fashion’s Night Out With Keylee, Keylee Sanders Recommends, Keylee Sanders Report on Gown Trends, Fall Boots 2008, Favorite Metallics 2008, A New Name for Gowns, Five Black Toppers Winter 2008

Tags: Cori Miller, Keylee Sanders, RedCarpetSF
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RedCarpetSF’s Style Council: Karen Caldwell

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009 by Cori

Karen Caldwell in a suit by Karen Caldwell

Karen Caldwell is a long-standing volunteer and fundraiser for San Francisco Ballet and SFMOMA, and is considered a fashion leader in the Bay Area. Karen and her husband Oliver own Caldwell Snyder Art Galleries and Caldwell Vineyards. Karen is embarking on a new career – designing her own line of clothing. She regularly contributes articles and fashion tips to RedCarpetSF.

Karen on San Francisco Style:

What do you like about San Francisco style? Individualists — from hippie cool in the Haight to ultra hip in the South of Market club scene, to the classicists — everyone does their own thing

Who is your favorite beauty guru in San Francisco? My personal stylist Vicki Winston at Neiman Marcus, she finds me the most amazing clothes, handbags and accessories

Favorite place to meet for cocktails in San Francisco? The piano bar at the Big Four in the Huntington Hotel, which is where my husband Oliver proposed to me

Which are your favorite annual events? The opening nights at San Francisco Ballet and San Francisco Opera

Karen’s Personal Style:

Whose red carpet style do you admire? Actresses Marion Cotillard and Uma Thurman

In whose closet would you most like to shop? Rachel Zoe’s

Your newest must-have Fall item? A Chanel handbag in soft turquoise

Top three beauty products: An organic skincare line from Paris called Absolution, Bobbi Brown’s Bali Bronzing Powder, Jo Malone body cream in Red Roses

Fragrance? Paris by Yves Saint Laurent

Where do you shop online? Ricky’s Exceptional Treasures

Tags: Cori Miller, Karen Caldwell, RedCarpetSF
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Meet RedCarpetSF’s Style Council: Lisa Grotts

Monday, October 12th, 2009 by Cori

Joy Bianchi & Lisa Grotts

Lisa Grotts is a certified etiquette consultant, founder of The AML Group and author of a new book, A Traveler’s Passport to Etiquette. As a member of RedCarpetSF’s style council, Lisa contributes etiquette tips for social events in San Francisco.

Lisa on San Francisco Style:

What do you like about San Francisco style? That evening gowns are de rigeur

Whose San Francisco style do you admire? Yurie Pascarella is the ultimate in glamour and gets an A+ for elegance at every occasion

Are there fashion “don’ts” in San Francisco? Yes, jeans at the ballet, opera and symphony

Which are your San Francisco beauty spots? Paige at Alex Chases Salon; Sarah at Blink Eyebrows and Cosmetics, Joelle Dussuyer for Acupuncture

Favorite place to meet for cocktails in San Francisco? Tortilla Heights for margaritas

Any local workout tips? Friday hikes in the Presidio, two hours

Lisa’s Personal Style:

From whose closet would you most like to shop? Joy Bianchi’s

Any online shopping recommendations? Bluefly, Saks, Neiman Marcus

Your top three must-have beauty products? Petroleum jelly for supple lips; MD Skin Care’s Daily Facial Peel, Latisse

Favorite fragrance? Halston. I’ve been wearing it since I was 16

Lisa Grotts’ RedCarpetSF articles: Opera Glove Etiquette, Etiquette for Social Gifts, Live Performance Etiquette

Tags: Cori Miller, Lisa Grotts, RedCarpetSF
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Getting to Know the Style Council: Claudia Ross

Sunday, October 11th, 2009 by Cori

Claudia Ross in Azadeh Couture

Meet Claudia Ross, a member of RedCarpetSF’s Style Council, and the founder and CEO of Cross Marketing, a public relations and marketing firm. Claudia contributes to RedCarpetSF by keeping us informed about exclusive events in the city, what people are wearing and where they are going.

Claudia on San Francisco Style:

What do you like about San Francisco Style? That there are no rules

Who is your favorite beauty “guru” in San Francisco? Alex Chases Salon, for the perfect “do”

Is there a San Francisco spot you frequent? I live at Neiman Marcus’s Rotunda restaurant! It is the only place I do lunch. Lawrence and Tom always there to take great care of me and my guests

Favorite spot to meet for cocktails? Balboa Cafe

What is your favorite San Francisco annual event? SFMOMA’s Modern Ball and the Raphael House Gala

Claudia’s Personal Style:

Whose red carpet style do you admire? I love the way Jennifer Lopez always seems to impress us with a variety of modern looks and updates the classics

What is your number one new favorite item for Fall/Winter? A Marabou feathered skirt

Your top three must-have beauty products? Neutrogena Spray tan in DEEP (I swear by this), Chanel Bronzer & Lip Gloss, Dior under eye concealer

Favorite fragrance? Chanel Gardenia Perfume

Any online shopping recommendations? Bergdorf Goodman, 1^st Dibs and Ricky’s Exceptional Treasures

How about work outs? Exercise TV on Comcast — it’s changed my life!

Tags: Claudia Ross, Cori Miller, RedCarpetSF
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