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Yellow Fever
We’re absolutely mad about this season’s must-have color and its array of brilliant shades.
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by Sydney Pfaff
posted on April 23, 2008
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Gold Coast
Make a floor-sweeping entrance at any gala in this dramatic Lanvin poudre-de-satin gown. $5,805; Barneys New York, 77 O'Farrell St., 415-268-3500
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Deep-Pocket Theory
Bing Bang by Anna Sheffield’s white-canvas-and-canary-patent-leather Sophia hobo is the ideal carryall, complete with roomy pockets and pops of color. $660; Gimme Shoes, 416 Hayes St., 415-864-0691
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Face Lift
Dare to go there: Layer Shu Uemura’s Yellow Elation limited-edition pressed eye shadow over cream shadow, or create an intense eyeliner with a damp brush. $20; Shu Uemura, 1971 Fillmore St., 415-395-0953
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Quick-Change Artist
Want to pull off that look of tossed-together high-low chic? Try layering Tiffany’s Paloma Picasso cabochon gemstone necklace over a T-shirt with jeans. Price available upon request; Tiffany, 350 Post St., 415-781-7000
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Bright Spot
Color-shy? Add a ray of sunshine to the depths of your bottomless handbag with Kate Spade’s boarskin Tarrytown Cyndy wallet, decked out with such sweet details as gold-plated hardware and a seersucker-print lining. $195; Kate Spade, 865 Market St., 415-222-9638
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Flats of Fancy
Your best excuse for a pedi? Rupert Sanderson's cheery patent-leather Clio flats; worn with a sundress, they lend an instant look of spring. $675; Wilkes Bashford, 375 Sutter St., 415-986-4380
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Middle School
Take a lesson in cross-seasonal dressing: Wrap this patent-leather belt by Peter Som around your sweater for a boost of color that will carry it into summer. $295; Carrots, 843 Montgomery St., 415-834-9040
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Pacific Ties - WEB EXCLUSIVE
Diane von Furstenberg’s large linen Parang Bora Bora scarf can be sported in more ways than one: a belt for your Capri pants, a head wrap when it’s warm out or around your neck in place of jewelry. $210; Saks Fifth Avenue, 384 Post St., 415-986-4300
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Gold Standard - WEB EXCLUSIVE
Consider it your travel-diva ideal: Kaufman Franco’s sun-washed gauze Beach Parasailer gown—which, paired with the right accessories, can take you from the seashore to the ballroom. $2,195; Carrots, 843 Montgomery St., 415-834-9040
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Under Achiever - WEB EXCLUSIVE
Fitted and feminine, this Martin + Osa yellow washed-silk camisole with eyelet trim is charming enough to wear alone or under a trim blazer for a more put-together look. $58; Martin + Osa, 865 Market St., 415-974-1893
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IN STORE
CIRCUS ACT
Once found only in its namesake East Coast borough, the clothing label Brooklyn Circus has given SF street-wear collectors another joint to add to the mix. The urban favorite has moved out of its digs inside of Harputs Market into its own adjacent storefront stocked with Nudie jeans, Vael Project shoes and graphic men’s T-shirts by its own private label, BKc. 1521 Fillmore St., 415-359-1999, thebkcircus.com
RING MY BELL
Swallow Tail Design’s Sasha Wingate is bringing her good taste to the new Mission District store BellJar. The shop and art gallery offers clothing from Jovovich-Hawk, ceramics by local artist Whitney Smith and beauty goods. 3187 16th St., 415-626-1749, belljarsf.com
LOOK NO FURTHER
Founded in 2006, Look Boutique now shares a new Sutter Street space with Silverman Gallery. Owner Jessica Silverman and creative director Carolina Amaris curate each piece—from T-shirts by House of Holland to artwork for the shop’s exhibitions.
804 Sutter St., 415-255-9508, look-boutique.com
BATTLE ROYALE - WEB EXCLUSIVE
Rustic, cedar shelves and cubes filled with endless jeans options line the walls of Duke et Duchess, a new Hayes Valley denim depot owned by Paolo Shoes founder Paolo Iantorno and his partner, Fernando Barahona. The shop carries its own label of affordable, rock-inspired denim (score a pair for an average of $75), as well as leather belts, jackets, canvas bags and cool graphic tees. 528 Hayes St., 415-431-3555
NORTHERN EXPOSURE - WEB EXCLUSIVE
Portland-based retailer Lucy has opened the doors of its second SF shop, this one on the Embarcadero (the first is in Cow Hollow). Specializing in gear for the stylish yogi, the store stocks the company’s private-label sportswear for women and a small selection of other chic activewear brands. Embarcadero Center Three, 415-765-0942
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