This Week’s SF Fashion & Tech Calendar

  • WHAT: Webinar: Learn How To Use Polyvore On Your Blog
  • WHEN: Tue Dec. 11 a.m. PT to 12 p.m. PT , Conference link Webinar ID: 404899377
    Toll: +1 (951) 266-6128, Access Code: 623-309-060
  • WHERE: Online

  • WHAT: talkTech Holiday Mash-Up. talkTECH Communications is a business and technology communications firm focused on public relations and interactive marketing for tech startups looking to generate buzz about new products or service offerings.
  • WHEN: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)
  • WHERE: PeopleBrowsr474 Bryant Street, San FranciscoCA 94107
  • RSVP: Eventbrite

  • WHAT: DIY Gadget Gloves and Yummy Cocktails!
  • WHEN: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM (PT)
  • WHERE: 200 Brannan, Apt. 438, San Francisco, CA 94107
  • RSVP: Eventbrite

  • WHAT: FASHION+TECHSF Presents: Publicity, Social Commerce & PR 101 for your Business. Who should attend? Public Relations Practitioners, Press & Bloggers, Startup Companies, Small Business Owners, Media Consultants, Brand Managers, Marketing Professionals, Non-Profits, Students 
  • WHEN: Thursday, December 15, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)
  • WHERE: Pigment CosmeticsOne Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
  • RSVP: EVENTBRITE

  • WHAT: "Winter SOLZtice" Launch Party
  • WHEN: Friday, December 16, 2011, 6-10pm
  • WHERE: Gallery 4n5, 863 Mission StreetSan Francisco, CA 94103
  • RSVP: Facebook

[ Photo by: bmann ]

  • WHAT: Life 3.0: Companies That Change the Way We Live
  • WHEN: Friday, December 16, 2011 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)
  • WHERE: Steelcase Inc, 475 Brannan St # 110, San Francisco, CA 94107
  • RSVP: Eventbrite

    • WHAT: EDI BootCamp: Want to Sell to BIG Retailers?
    • WHEN: Saturday, December 17, 9 am - 1 pm
    • WHERE: Online
    • RSVP: Cost: $180 for FBI members; $225 for nonmembers,  Info: Presented by Jim Wiebe; jennifer@fashionbizinc.org; (213) 892-1669

    FASHION BLOGGERS CONNECT 12.11.11 #GeekStyleLounge Launch (Recap/ Part 2) @sffama

    FASHION BLOGGERS CONNECT, where fashion bloggers are given various platforms to promote themselves, share new tech and innovative fashion ideas in continuing to revolutionize San Francisco’s fashion industry with the guidance of San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance, Inc. 

    FASHION + TECH SFhttp://www.meetup.com/FASHIONTECHSANFRANCISCO/
    (formerly known as Fashion Mash-Up) is San Francisco’s longest running workshop combining ‘business of fashion’ and ‘fashion and technology’ formats. From it’s inception in February 2010, Fashion+Tech SF’s mission has been to provide an open dialogue that serves as a forum on how to develop innovative solutions to become better business entrepreneurs.

    This workshop was developed as a platform to discuss the business of fashion and arts through the utilization of current business models and technologies. As a thriving epicenter of independent talents, ‘FASHION+TECH SF” features local entrepreneurs, fashion designers, bloggers, retailers, startups & techies in an effort to brainstorm and share new business solutions to create an exchange network amongst peers in San Francisco’s fashion and creative community. Presented By: San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance, Inc.

    Winter Solztice Press Release

    [ Photo by: Shaun Tiangsing ]

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

    SOLZ Shoe Company Launches New Footwear Line by Hosting Winter SOLZtice" Fashion Show and Holiday Sale with Charity Shoe Drive.

    In a winter tribute to the summer SOLZtice, fashion show will feature SOLZ beach shoes worn with designer swimwear. Homage is then paid to snuggle season with a “Catwalk of Shame” featuring SOLZ city shoes and an array of morning after wear.

    San Francisco, CA, Dec 2011 — SOLZshoes (http://www.solzshoes.com) is proud to announce the official launch of their brand new roll-able casual shoe line. In celebration of this, they are hosting a fashion show and holiday sale on Friday, December 16th, from 6-10 pm at 4N5 Gallery, 863 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103.

    SOLZ are fashionable flats on the go that come in a convenient zip up capsule bag. The shoes are ultra-light and flexible – they can be folded or rolled and are designed to move naturally with your feet as you walk. They are all also machine washable.

    The evening will include live music, a VIP section with hosted appetizers by the brand new fashion and culinary magazine, “Gastonomique En Vogue.” http://gastronomiqueenvogue.com/, Summer & Winter inspired drink specials, red carpet photo stream, goody bags, and exclusive holiday launch deals on their new shoes for last minute stocking stuffers.

    • Featured Designers: 

     SOLZshoesSaga SwimwearVictor’s PromiseDeeFind ShoesHomme by Dahae Kim

    • Entertainment: DJ’s J MILLION and DJ SO.LZ, Live music by Cassandra Farrar and the Left Brains, Live viola and violin

    SOLZshoes is partnered with Nashville based charity Soles4Souls. **Donate a pair of shoes and get a free drink ticket!** In addition, as always, for every pair of new SOLZ shoes purchased,  a pair of shoes is provided to someone in need.

    Sponsored by: SOLZ, Victor’s Promise, Saga Swimwear, deeFind Shoes, Homme by Dahae Kim, Ken Chen SF, Gastronomique En Vogue, SFFAMA, Gallery 4n5

    • About SOLZ, Inc.

    SOLZshoes is a San Francisco- based producer of footwear and accessories. SOLZ was founded in 2010 to provide ultra-comfortable lightweight, stylish and flexible roll-able and fold-able shoes for a variety of lifestyle needs. Life should be fun, light and comfortable – and so should your shoes. “Lighten up, let your SOLZ shine.”

    • For additional information about SOLZ, please visit www.solzshoes.com or contact Brad Carrick at brad@solzshoes.com or 415-986-7131.


     

    deeFind ‘All of the Lights’ Fashion Exhibit, Recap, Part 2

    • Dierdre Wallace of deeFind @ http://www.deefind.net/ - Inspired by living in San Francisco, I wanted to design shoes that were quite unique, works of art and offered accessibility to women to really bare all in deeFind shoes. Conceptually futuristic architecture has always been appealing to me: dynamic angles, bold lines, audacious structural gestures — all frequently reflected in my design aesthetic. In keeping with the sensibilities of futurism exploring, the desired outcome was incorporate sustainable materials, while providing drop-dead sexy, eco-friendly products. Working hard to produce the most refined designs I am capable of, as I fanatically search for alternative materials and creative methods. Each handmade pair of deeFind shoes is constructed in humane working conditions with comparable wages. 

    deeFind brought NY to SF at 'All of the Lights' Fashion Exhibit

    • Dierdre Wallace of deeFind @ http://www.deefind.net/ - Inspired by living in San Francisco, I wanted to design shoes that were quite unique, works of art and offered accessibility to women to really bare all in deeFind shoes. Conceptually futuristic architecture has always been appealing to me: dynamic angles, bold lines, audacious structural gestures – all frequently reflected in my design aesthetic. In keeping with the sensibilities of futurism exploring, the desired outcome was incorporate sustainable materials, while providing drop-dead sexy, eco-friendly products. Working hard to produce the most refined designs I am capable of, as I fanatically search for alternative materials and creative methods. Each handmade pair of deeFind shoes is constructed in humane working conditions with comparable wages. 

    iFabbo - Polyvore Workshop in SF (Recap)

    •  iFabbo™ is the premiere education organization for fashion, beauty and lifestyle bloggers. It’s where brands, bloggers and technology meet! Our mission is to provide a platform for education, support and resources so all members remain informed and build their own credibility within the blogosphere.  iFabbo™ allows fashion and beauty brands to interact and work directly with bloggers within the industry that they ordinarily may not be able to reach. Brands are educated on “best practices” when dealing with bloggers and other on-line influencers as well as have the opportunity to participate in large and prestigious events.  iFabbo™ creates an environment where bloggers and organizations work together and provide a reliable and credible source of information for consumers so they can navigate through the blogosphere and get the most reliable and credible source of information on their favorite or newly discovered blogs and brands.
    • What is Polyvore? With 10 million monthly unique visitors, Polyvore is the web’s largest community of tastemakers where people can discover their style and set trends around the world. Trendseekers and shoppers alike come to Polyvore to discover the hottest brands, products, trends and looks.

      Fashion+TechSF Presents: GEEK STYLE LOUNGE Launch & SFFAMA / SEEZENN Holiday Party 12.11.11

       [ Photos by Nichole Albright ]

      [ Photos by Kevin Osmond Man ]

      • SFSMILES will collect USED CLOTHING on behalf of a number of local charitable organizationswith unfulfilled wish lists. Your contributions will support programs ranging from those that serve homeless and low-income individuals to children’s art programs to individuals with disabilities.
      • Pop-up/ Trunk Show featuring SF emerging designers and jewelers
      • Used clothing donation drive with SFSMILES
      • Mobile & Fashion App Demos with local startups
      • Fashion Bloggers Connect, Q&A and discussions with your favorite local fashion bloggers
      • Beauty, Make-Up, Styling demonstrations 
      • Styling Advise from the See Zenn wardrobe styling team
      • Fashion Installation with SFFAMA from the new SeeZenn 2011 fall collection
      • Shopping, Discounts and Sales
      • Social mixer and networking, local tech and fashion industry
      • HOURLY GIVEAWAYS including $90 Gift Certificate. Complimentary Wine Tasting for 6 people, courtesy of JC Cellars  
      • Free Admission, Dress Fashionably, Shop Crazy
      • PRINT YOUR TICKETS

      The Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum, Press Conference

      Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti hold a press conference to announce the launch of the Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum. The conference is hosted by Anne Hathaway with specials guest Franca Sozzani, Editor in Chief of Italian Vogue, and Amit Sood, creator of Google Art Project. Hugh Jackman makes a surprise appearance. To download the Valentino Garavani Virtual Museum visit http://www.valentino-garavani-archives.org

      FASHION+TECHSF Presents: FASHION BLOGGERS CONNECT 12.11.11 @ Geek Style Lounge Launch

      SFFAMA‘s FASHION BLOGGERS CONNECT @ GEEK STYLE LOUNGE Launch 12.11.11. Where fashion bloggers are given various platforms to promote themselves, share new tech and innovative fashion ideas in continuing to revolutionize San Francisco’s fashion industry with the guidance of San Francisco Fashion And Merchants Alliance, Inc. 


      REBEKAH ILIFF is an organizational management, development, and communications professional who has served clients across multiple industries and across the globe for over eight years. She is a senior leader and trusted advisor to executive leadership who excels in solving challenging and complex problems. Rebekah’s valuable depth of experience launching startups, reengineering infrastructures, and developing and implementing business and marketing plans that facilitate growth, build brand equity, and increase ROI have made her one of the most trusted small to medium size business (SMB) consultants in Southern California.  Rebekah holds a B.A. in Philosophy (Cum Laude) from Loyola University Chicago, and an M.A. in Organizational Management and Applied Community Psychology from Antioch University at Los Angeles (AULA). She has authored and co-authored articles that have appeared in VentureBeat, StartupAmerica, PR Daily, PR Sunrise, the Mega Startup Weekend blog, and the Office of Technology Management blog (University of Illinois).

      AMBER LANE: Amber has always loved documenting her life through pictures and journal entries. So she decided to start a blog to share her inspirations, adventures and her favorite things. She loves fashion, traveling, good food and wine. She often references pop culture, song lyrics and quotes from movies. Her blog is a compilation of the clothes she wears, her adventures, and the people, places and things that inspires her. Her blog is Amber’s Notebook at: http://www.ambersnotebook.com/

      ANDREA KRYSTINE: Ecologique Fashion was developed by model and Art Director Andrea Krystine, Ecologique Fashion is an eco fashion blog and an online magazine. The goal of Ecologique Fashion is to educate consumers about the importance of sustainability, while supporting green designers and ethical business owners. Ecologique: Fashion for a Green Future is the annual fashion event featuring eco-concious designers who impact the fashion industry. The production includes a runway show and trade show that catalogs artists and business owners who support green fashion and eco lifestyles.

      JESICA RYZENBERG is the newest contributing writer for SFFAMA. She is the voice behind the fashion blog “Ryzenberg On”. Jesica is a feisty fashionista hailing from Peru with an affinity for all Bravo TV programming. If you desire the unpredictable and love a hint of spice, then she’s your girl! Her heart is currently in San Francisco, but her soul floats around the globe.

      MELISSA SANCHEZ: Melissa started Simply Sanchez as a personal blog to share life updates with friends and family. Soon, she was convinced by a friend to write about the lifestyle adventure of living in San Francisco as a parent. On Savvy in San Francisco, Melissa shares her journeys, city happenings, acquired fashion bargains, baby or gadget obsessions and lots of daily photos.

       

      MIGNON GOULD is the editor-at-large of Thechicspy.com. The blog is a whimsical blend of class and sass from a sartorial sleuth. She’s always on the hunt for the hottest of hot, exposing the next big fashion heist, or investigating the looks of elusive red carpet celebs, those who are trés chic and those who merely shock. She never shows up to foil a fashion caper without being dolled up with her trademark orange trench, sporting oversized sunglasses, carrying a designer tote and flashing her handy-dandy magnifying glass for sartorial sleuthing. So be warned, next time you’re spotted by her out on the town; be stylish, be debonair, but above all, BE CHIC, because she’s on a mission to uncover the chicest in style and entertainment!

      MIRA TORRES is a freelance writer whose links and articles have been featured in various online outlets including San Francisco’s 7×7, Blackbook, and Sashay magazine. You can also find her syndicated work on Myshape, Green Box Top, and the eco-fashion website Green By Design. She writes her own popular Beauty and Accessories column on nationwide news resource Examiner.com. Mira studied Fashion Merchandising at the Academy of Art University and earned a degree in Psychology at Ashford University. Mira is also the Style and Beauty contributing writer for SFFAMA.


      Ryzenberg On: Art Basel Celebrations

      The 305 rolled out the red carpet last weekend for Art Basel Miami Beach and the glitterati took center stage.

      What started out 11 years ago as a winter art fair to showcase modern art from around the world, has transformed into the most prestigious art fair in the Americas. The original Art Basel takes place every summer in Switzerland, and it’s sort of like a Fashion Week for the arts (and they both include beautiful people, enviable fashions and suberb art oh yeah, and splendid surroundings)

      Hundreds of galleries from around the world gather at the Miami Beach Convention Center and show more than 2,000 pieces of art. This is more of a Mecca for modern art lovers, dealers, collectors curators and celebrities looking to add a new Warhol to their wall.

      But Basel wouldn’t be complete without its well-known bashes, and this year it was no different. Roberto Cavalli attended the Raphael Mazzucco book launch at Mr. Chow, while Harley Viera-Newton attended the Dom Perignon Luminous Party at the W South Beach. Miami Heat Superstar Dwayne Wade, Lily Donaldson and Naomi Campbell made a cameo at the DSquared2 cocktail and dinner and style icon Daphne Guinness hosted a dinner for M.A.C. Louis Vuitton hosted the Art.sy Beachside Barbecue at Soho House and guests included model Dasha Zhukova, Adrien Brody and Waris Ahluwalia.

      Other events included a Pringle of Scotland fete hosted by Tilda Swinton, a Missoni dinner and fashion show and countless other cocktails around town.

      This is some serious elbow rubbing going on. This is not just movie stars parading around but investment bankers, models, artists and fashion designers pay a visit to Miami and its beautiful beaches during Basel. This is certainly the ‘IT’ scene for December - and what’s more marvelous is that jet setters don’t have to deal with snow and can sip mojitos on the beach wearing the latest resort collections. 

      Now what can be better than that?

      Ryzenberg On, is Signing Off

      PHOTOS: Vogue and Vogue Paris

      [ Jesica Ryzenberg with Joseph Altuzarra at Neiman Marcus. Photo by Gustavo Fernandez for Drew Altizer Photography ]

      • Jesica Ryzenberg is the newest contributing writer for SFFAMA. She is the voice behind the fashion blog “Ryzenberg On”. Jesica is a feisty fashionista hailing from Peru with an affinity for all Bravo TV programming. If you desire the unpredictable and love a hint of spice, then she’s your girl! Her heart is currently in San Francisco, but her soul floats around the globe.

      Winter Coats by Lexie Tiongson

      Everyone loves a good winter coat. One that will keep us warm from the cold and crisp weather outside. From anoraks to pea coats, there’s a winter coat out there for everyone. It’s always great to invest in two or three classic coats that you know will last long. 

      I’ve gathered four coats that are not only in this season, but are great coats to invest in to use for many years to come:

      Marc Jacobs Double Breasted Wool Jacket

      A wool jacket is essential for winter weather. With a slightly tailored silhouette, this beige jacket puts on a classic and natural feeling.

      Top Shop Short Green Grosgrain Tie Coat

      It’s always great to have a different colored coat. Green, navy blue or yellow are the most popular colors. This coat from Top Shop has a girly feel with the neck tie. Perfect for date nights and evening affairs.

      Diane von Furstenberg Funnelia Coat

      A fur coat is always a must-have essential in any woman’s wardrobe. Fur comes and goes, but confidence is key in wearing a fur coat every winter. Anyone can do it. It’s just a matter of putting it with the right accessories. 

      Kate Spade Sophie Capelet Coat

      Just like a fur coat, capes also come and go within trends for fashion. But, capes are perfect for those windy, crisp, and chilly days. This capelet from Kate Spade is a classic and has fine detailing.

      Coats are a must-have for the winter and just like everyone’s different personalities, our coats can have different personalities too. 

      • Lexie Tiongson interns for Stipple as a Fashion & Style Specialist researching celebrity fashion trends. She has also had editorial internships at Shojo Beat Magazine, NOVO Magazine and The Sacramento Press. She currently writes for several magazines including Astonish Magazine, We The Urban Magazine and UniversityChic.com, and is a new contributing writer for SFFAMA. Lexie majored in journalism and fashion at San Francisco State University and currently attends Academy of Art University studying fashion journalism and visual merchandising.

      Street Style Cred by Dario Smith (Boyz 2 Men)

      • Dario Smith ( @ http://dslitephoto.tumblr.com/) hails from Oakland, CA and majored in photo journalism with a heavy emphasis on fashion and style. He defines style as an extension of ones character and believes that fashion is the grounds for sophistication. In harmony these two create the classic and innovative art that we’ve come to love on a universal level. This concept of aesthetics has always been an umbrella to his trajectory.     He shoots to capture this sartorial harmony locally in mandate to express the notion that the San Francisco Bay Area “does” have an iconic flare that is not always noted in magazines, blogs, or in general fashion media. He is dedicated to seeing a brighter future for the SF Bay area fashion and style community and makes a point to capture all of the glory that the local landscape has to offer, fashion wise, to share with the world. So put on your best ensemble Bay Area, he’s looking for you!

      Photo Shoot of the upcoming H&M Dragon Tattoo Collection by Trish Summerville

      Here is an exclusive behind-the-scence footage from the photo shoot of the upcoming H&M Dragon Tattoo Collection by Trish Summerville. 

       Included are interviews with:
      - Trish Summerville, the costume designer of the film “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”, and also the designer of this collection
      - Sara Blomqvist, model.

      The H&M Dragon Tattoo Collection is available worldwide as from December 14th in H&M / Divided departments, as well as online. The collection is inspired by Lisbeth Salander, the leading character of the film “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”, which has its premiere at cinemas around the world during Christmas time (from the Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Trilogy, directed by David Fincher).


      • State of Style is SFFAMA’s newest content partner. State of Styleis an independent production company based in Stockholm, Sweden. In the past 15 years they have produced hundreds of high quality TV programs mainly within the fields of fashion, music, and culture. Visit: State of Style @ Facebook.
      • STATE OF STYLE is an independent production company based in Stockholm, Sweden. In the past 15 years they have produced hundreds of high quality TV programs mainly within the fields of fashion, music, and culture. State of Style – broadcasted and online all over the world. State of Style is a non-hosted TV-production series with many flexible formats, sold on licence worldwide and represented at MIPTV in Cannes by OCTAPIXX. It is easily adjusted into any kind of framed studio setting by the broadcaster. The material is in English, but subtitles or dubbing can be easily arranged. It is regularly broadcasted primetime on Swedish National TV (SVT1), and has also been aired in Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Korea, and Spain.

      This Week’s SF Fashion, Tech & Beauty Calendar

      • WHAT:Bringing Your Clothing Company Online
      • WHEN: Tuesday, December 06, 5 pm - 6 pm
      • WHERE: Online
      • RSVP: $15 for FBI members; $25 for nonmembers
      • Info: An online webinar presented by Randall Baxter; @fashionbizinc.org; (213) 892-1669
      • WHAT: Holiday Skintervention – San Francisco, CA
      • WHEN: December 6, 2011, 
      • WHERE: 6:30 p.m. – Registration, 7:00 p.m. – Reception to follow
      • RSVP: $10 online, $20 at the door, RSVP HERE

      [ Image by Getty Images ]

      • WHAT: Global Green Gala
      • WHEN: December 6, 2011, 
      • WHERE: 6:00-10 p.m., Bently Reserve,301 Battery Street. 415-294-2226.
      • For ticket information please contact Linda Wilson at lwilson@globalgreen.org or 310-581-2700

      • WHAT: Polyvore x iFabbo Blogger Workshop and Happy Hour. Learn all about how you can use Polyvore on your blog and enjoy happy hours on us! Mingle with bloggers, Polyvore, and iFabbo at the beautiful La Boutique on Jackson Street in San Francisco’s North Beach. 
      • WHEN: Dec. 7th, Weds.,7:00pm
      • WHERE: La Boutique, l'Art et la Mode, 414 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
      • RSVP @ Facebook 

      • WHAT:  Impressions:San Francisco State University’s Annual Fall Fashion ShowSFSU’s Apparel Design and Merchandising students showcase their designs on the runway.
      • WHY: Celebrate the work of our future designers at FNA’s annual fall fashion show!
      • WHERE: Jack Adams Hall - San Francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132
      • WHEN: Friday, December 9th, 2011, 7:00PM
      • RSVP: FNA Website

      • WHAT: RocketSpace Holiday Party
      • WHERE: 181 Fremont St, San Francisco, CA 94105
      • WHEN: Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 5:00 PM to 9:30 PM
      • INVITE ONLY

      [ Photo Source: sfgirlbybay ]

      • WHAT: Lemon Twist Pop-Up Shop
      • WHERE: 801 22nd St, Dogpatch area in SF
      • WHEN: Dec. 08-10, 2011, Thurs-Sat, 11-6pm
      • Make an appt (415) 558-9699

      • WHAT: SFFAMA Sponsors Boutiika’s Holiday Party
      • WHEN: December 09, 2011, 5-8pm
      • WHERE: Azalea Boutique, 411 Hayes Street  San Francisco, CA
      • RSVP: MEETUP

      • WHAT: FASHION BLOGGERS CONNECT @ GEEK STYLE LOUNGE Launch, SFFAMA & SeeZenn Holiday Party
      • WHEN: December 11, 2011, Sunday, 4:00-8:00PM
      • WHERE: SEEZENN, Store No# 435, Fourth Floor, Dome LevelWestfield Shopping Center, 865 Market Street, San Francisco
      • RSVP: Free Admission, Print Tix

      Boutiika.com to host holiday party at Azalea Boutique store Sponsored by SFFAMA 12.09.11

      Boutiika.com To Host First Annual Holiday Party at Local San Francisco Store Event Will Take Place December 9th At Hayes Valley Boutique

      (SAN FRANCISCO, November 28, 2011) - Boutiika.com will host an evening of merriment at Hayes Valley store Azalea Boutique, 411 Hayes Street, Friday, December 9th, from 5 to 8 p.m. The holiday party, sponsored by San Francisco Fashion and Merchants Alliance (SFFAMA), will feature cocktails, music and a photographer. Azalea’s nail salon will be open for manicures and pedicures. Guests will include Boutiika readers, San Francisco boutique owners and managers, members of the media, and Azalea customers.

      Boutiika is a unique search engine that helps style seekers and conscious consumers find independent fashion boutiques while exploring the neighborhoods of their favorite cities. At the same time, Boutiika supports local stores and gives them a rich communication channel to share their offerings with new and existing customers. Boutiika simplifies the boutique search process with neighborhood maps, and curated results and recommendations.

      San Francisco Fashion and Merchants Alliance, Inc. (www.sffamainc.org) is a social development network that champions in various sustainable projects in support of the thriving local fashion industry in the San Francisco Bay Area. In utilizing social media marketing, SFFAMA, Inc. was created to provide an ongoing open dialog between the local merchants and fashion entrepreneurs to form a cohesive alliance in promoting creative synergy and productive business opportunities.

      Azalea Boutique (www.azaleasf.com) is the ultimate stop for San Francisco’s fashion savvy set. Located in the heart of hip Hayes Valley, neighborhood locals and out-of-towners go to Azalea to get their fix of the latest seasonal trends, necessary basics, classic pieces, and cool accessories to complete their wardrobe. A main feature of the boutique is the extensive inventory of denim it carries. Azalea also features a full-service in-store nail salon.

      # # #
      Boutiika is a privately held company based in San Francisco and can be found atwww.Boutiika.com. The growing site currently also offers an online independent boutique guide to New York City.


      talkTECH Holiday Mashup 12/13/11

      talkTECH Communications is a business and technology communications firm focused on public relations and interactive marketing for tech startups looking to generate buzz about new products or service offerings.

      • talkTECH Holiday Mashup 
      • Tuesday, December 13, 2011 
      • from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (PT)
      • San Francisco, CA

      Co-Hosted By: Three Day Rule, People Browsr, Kred

      Featuring:

      PRINT TICKET/ FOR CODE JOIN/HERE.

      Ryzenberg On: Can’t Get Enough of Karlie Kloss

      Ryzenberg On: Can’t Get Enough of Karlie Kloss 

      Seriously life doesn’t get any better than this: Karlie Kloss barely clothed + Vogue Italia spread shot by Steven Meisel = FLAWLESS

      Seriously, who doesn’t want to have these set of legs? This is just seriously unreal. 

      Ryzenberg On, is Signing off

      PHOTOS: Vogue Italia

      [ Jesica Ryzenberg with Joseph Altuzarra at Neiman Marcus. Photo by Gustavo Fernandez for Drew Altizer Photography ]

      • Jesica Ryzenberg is the newest contributing writer for SFFAMA. She is the voice behind the fashion blog “Ryzenberg On”. Jesica is a feisty fashionista hailing from Peru with an affinity for all Bravo TV programming. If you desire the unpredictable and love a hint of spice, then she’s your girl! Her heart is currently in San Francisco, but her soul floats around the globe.

      World AIDS Day 2011

      • A heartrending video by award winning young photographer Maisie Crow has spent ten days in Mozambique with Lucia, a young girl who cared for her mother who was suffering from HIV/AIDS. *All images copyright Maisie Crow or the publication for which they were shot. The theme for this year’s World AIDS Day is “Getting to Zero - Zero New HIV Infections. Zero Discrimination and Zero AIDS Related Deaths”.

      • Watch international AIDS experts discuss the challenges of creating an AIDS-free generation, despite the global economic downturn.

      • World AIDS Day 2011 marks 30 years of AIDS. This student slideshow highlights the most recent statistics, challenges and goals in the continuing fight against HIV and AIDS.