Walk the Line

Bold palettes meet feminine allure in spring's fierce array.

	Graphic Design The classic, bold duo of black and white has never looked hotter. Kenneth Cole Handle It satchel ($248) at Kenneth Cole, 166 Grant Ave., 415-981-2653. Club Monaco striped silk scarf ($59) at Club Monaco, 865 Market St., 415-856-0828. Linea Paolo black patent Breanna sandal ($110) at Nordstrom, 865 Market St., 415-243-8500. Credits: (6267): courtesy of Castor Crl; (Paolo shoe): courtesy of nordstrom.com; (others): Stefanie Michejda
6267 Geometric Raffia knit top ($1,300), linen-gauze blouse ($650), open-weave pleated silk skirt ($1,000), Franco Ballin shoes (to order, price upon request), all at Neiman Marcus, 150 Stockton St., 415-362-3900.

Neon Signs Spring's fluorescent shades are not for the (fashionably) faint of heart.   Chanel Evening Star handbag ($6,995) at Chanel, 155 Maiden Ln., 415-981-1550. Hovey Lee bead-and-glass Sommer necklace ($140) at Azalea, 411 Hayes St., 415-861-9888. Via Spiga Baffle sandals in orange ($198) at Macy’s, 170 O’Farrell St., 415-397-3333.
	Brian Reyes silk chartreuse Pico dress ($745) at Susan, 3685 Sacramento St., 415-922-3685. Sonia Boyajian Tartlets necklace (price upon request) to order at Susan. Shoes produced for runway by Robert Clergerie, not available for purchase.
(runway shots, chanel bag): courtesy of the designers; (Necklace): courtesy of Tobi.com; (shoes): Stefanie Michejda

	Upper Tier Ruffled details elevate frocks and accessories to a flirty new height.   Jane Mayle black elastic Rita belt ($260) at Metier, 355 Sutter St., 415-989-5395. Knitted & Knotted Blossom Avenue cardigan in amber ($88) at Anthropologie, 880 Market St., 415-434-2210. Dior black Gipsy bag ($1,950) at Christian Dior, 216 Stockton St., 415-544-0394.
Jill Stuart pink chiffon Fosetta dress ($599) at Oceana Rain, 3024 Fillmore St., 415-346-2797. Jill Stuart shoes produced for runway, not available for purchase.
Credits: (cardigan); courtesy of Anthropologie; rest by Stefanie Michejda

To Market Grocery stores aren’t the only places in SF getting rid of their plastic bags. At MAC—Modern Appealing Clothing, co-owners Chris and Ben Ospital have commissioned local artists to design limited-edition printed canvas totes, which are manufactured within 100 miles of the Hayes Valley boutique. Now customers can carry home their wares in these earth-friendly gifts with purchase. 387 Grove St., 415-863-3011. (Pictured bag designed by Mission District artist Jeff Canham.) —SP

	Graphic Design The classic, bold duo of black and white has never looked hotter. Kenneth Cole Handle It satchel ($248) at Kenneth Cole, 166 Grant Ave., 415-981-2653. Club Monaco striped silk scarf ($59) at Club Monaco, 865 Market St., 415-856-0828. Linea Paolo black patent Breanna sandal ($110) at Nordstrom, 865 Market St., 415-243-8500. Credits: (6267): courtesy of Castor Crl; (Paolo shoe): courtesy of nordstrom.com; (others): Stefanie Michejda
6267 Geometric Raffia knit top ($1,300), linen-gauze blouse ($650), open-weave pleated silk skirt ($1,000), Franco Ballin shoes (to order, price upon request), all at Neiman Marcus, 150 Stockton St., 415-362-3900.

Neon Signs Spring's fluorescent shades are not for the (fashionably) faint of heart.   Chanel Evening Star handbag ($6,995) at Chanel, 155 Maiden Ln., 415-981-1550. Hovey Lee bead-and-glass Sommer necklace ($140) at Azalea, 411 Hayes St., 415-861-9888. Via Spiga Baffle sandals in orange ($198) at Macy’s, 170 O’Farrell St., 415-397-3333.
	Brian Reyes silk chartreuse Pico dress ($745) at Susan, 3685 Sacramento St., 415-922-3685. Sonia Boyajian Tartlets necklace (price upon request) to order at Susan. Shoes produced for runway by Robert Clergerie, not available for purchase.
(runway shots, chanel bag): courtesy of the designers; (Necklace): courtesy of Tobi.com; (shoes): Stefanie Michejda

	Upper Tier Ruffled details elevate frocks and accessories to a flirty new height.   Jane Mayle black elastic Rita belt ($260) at Metier, 355 Sutter St., 415-989-5395. Knitted & Knotted Blossom Avenue cardigan in amber ($88) at Anthropologie, 880 Market St., 415-434-2210. Dior black Gipsy bag ($1,950) at Christian Dior, 216 Stockton St., 415-544-0394.
Jill Stuart pink chiffon Fosetta dress ($599) at Oceana Rain, 3024 Fillmore St., 415-346-2797. Jill Stuart shoes produced for runway, not available for purchase.
Credits: (cardigan); courtesy of Anthropologie; rest by Stefanie Michejda

To Market Grocery stores aren’t the only places in SF getting rid of their plastic bags. At MAC—Modern Appealing Clothing, co-owners Chris and Ben Ospital have commissioned local artists to design limited-edition printed canvas totes, which are manufactured within 100 miles of the Hayes Valley boutique. Now customers can carry home their wares in these earth-friendly gifts with purchase. 387 Grove St., 415-863-3011. (Pictured bag designed by Mission District artist Jeff Canham.) —SP

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