Macy’s is one of my favorite stores because of its ongoing ability to raise eyebrows by offering forward-thinking fashions. And for increasing social awareness of HIV/AIDS related issues for nearly a quarter century. Over that time, Macy’s has raised nearly $22 million to benefit HIV/AIDS research, care, prevention and education programs. Passport 2006 in San…
For 54 years, international artists from Holland to Japan have flocked to the Sausalito Art Festival to show their works. In fact, this year, there will be 260 juried artists out of 1,200 applicants, 19 of which are from other countries. What’s the big attraction? It could be the brilliant fall weather for this Labor…
While watching the Live From Red Carpet interviews last night prior to the Emmy Awards on NBC, I saw an ad on the E! Network for its program entitled “Fashion Police.” Today’s article showcases the Best and Worst Dressed folks at the Emmy’s, including Evangeline Lily of “Lost” fame. Many women had a passion for…
As much flying as I do out of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, I’ve never really taken the time to see what it has to offer. But now that my arrival time is at least two hours prior to a domestic flight, I can browse. And graze. And even re-charge my phone. Pacific Marketplace in Sea-Tac’s Central…
I just adore the Luxury Link Website. Considering all the hours I have logged online, there hasn’t been one site I enjoyed visiting, Vagablond aside, as much as this one. Go to www.luxurylink.com and you’ll see what I mean. They have packaged a luxury journey for you from the initial choosing of your destination to…
I’ve been to some pretty large shopping malls in my day –– in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Dallas, New York, Chicago, Paris, London, even New York. But the Mall of the Emirates boasts that it’s “the ultimate leisure, entertainment and shopping resort… and the largest shopping centre outside of North America. Strategically located in the…
I was not born with the shopping gene. My trips to stores involve a quick overview of the racks, a rapid dash to the proposed target, and a swift exit, having spent the minimal time possible. Not so with my wife and daughter. They can shop for hours at a time, testing my patience by…
If you haven’t yet heard the buzz of the most anticipated summer movie, “Snakes On A Plane,” you’ve probably been hiding under a rock… with a rattlesnake! It’s due to debut in theatres in a few weeks but has already generated considerable buzz with its blog: SnakesonaBlog.com. Now, to commemorate its upcoming release, actress Lin…
I used to go to The Emporium downtown as a kid to shop. I’d always stand in the center of the floor under its storied 19th century rotunda with my mouth open. But in less than two months, I can stand there and drool all over again because the Westfield San Francisco Centre, a $440-million…
If you are like me and love your handbags, then you’ll have a ball in Hanoi. In amongst the fake label bags and the bags of dodgy quality, there are some beautiful bags made of silk and shell. If you are looking for unique bags with a sense of theatre and don’t mind paying a…
Few things in the world are as iconic as Levi’s Jeans. Manufactured globally by San Francisco-based Levi Strauss & Company, this local institution is 153 years old, has its own museum, and even boasts a full-time historian who, for 17 years, has overseen its unique archives –– clothing, photos, oral history tapes, letters from customers,…
Today looks like it’s a day about all things chocolate. Verizon Wireless is releasing a new phone called the LG Chocolate that could give the iPod Nano some competition. It includes a music player, a 1.3 MP camera, Bluetooth, a control wheel, and more in a sleek slider format with jet black paint and red…