Motel Rocks Pre-Memorial Day Blowout: 135 Handpicked Pieces To Steal For Less
What’s better than shopping on Memorial Day weekend? Shopping before Memorial Day weekend! So, we teamed up with hot indie label Motel…Read More
Shop It NowA Giveaway Just For You! Win A Customized Outfit From INDi Denim And Milk & Honey
Fortunately, one of our SF favorites, the cheeky, colorful, and cool denim brand INDi, has teamed up with Milk & Honey for one perfectly made-to-order giveaway. The theme behind the swag is a completely customized experience, loading up a lucky lady with their very own, perfectly fitting pair of INDi's personalized denim to a gorgeous Alex & Eli, perfect-for-just-you blazer. Of course, the winner gets to pick some other favorites, too, like a $250 Gemvara jewelry gift card, a chic Laudi Vidni handbag, and, of course, a $250 spree to design your own shoe go-to Milk & Honey. If you want to see the goods, we've got a killer slideshow to get your psyched for customized cool. So, head on over to enter to win the exact stuff you want — the best part of this amazing giveaway is that it truly is, like you, one-of-a-kind!
Click through to see some rad selections of tailor-made, all-for-you style!
The Social Hour: San Francisco


Where do all the pretty things go after work? Where do they sit down to a memorable meal, catch a drink with friends, or dance, dance, dance? What are their face-time beauty secrets? For all the answers, we partnered with Dior and some of the chicest ladies we know for nightspot recommendations, winning wardrobe tips, and killer beauty strategies for any social-hour situation.
By the Bay, writer Jennie Lodge holds down one of the most popular style sites in the area, the Going West Blog. First an account of her adoration for S.F., it’s developed into a constantly chic and cheery look at the best in food, fashion, and fun the City by the Bay has to offer. Naturally, we tapped her to expose S.F.'s best after-work spots and how to prep your look — from lips to shoes — for each one of them.
Saks Spreads The Love With Great Giveaways And Bay-Area Bonuses

Lord knows we love to spend — but we’re always looking for a lil’ bit back when we hand over our credit cards. So, imagine the glee in our greedy little hearts when we heard that Saks Fifth Avenue — one of our fave big-time glam retailers — is not only rewarding women's contemporary purchases with free swag, but offering a cool contest for our S.F. readership.
Easy peasy, go over to Saks' online store, throw $250 of women's contemporary picks your shopping cart, and you’ll snag a free, unquestionably cute Rebecca Taylor graphic scarf. But, thankfully, it doesn’t end there. Spend anywhere between $500 and $999 on Saks' selection of amazing contemporary womenswear, and you’ll net a $100 gift card. Spend between $1,000 and $2,999, and that gift card becomes $250 and, for all you high-rollers, if you purchase more than $3,000 in glamorous goods, you’ll take home a $350 card. We’re suddenly very interested in testing our credit limits.
Now, if you happen to be in San Francisco, the deal gets even sweeter. Buy anything in women’s contemporary at Saks’ Union Square store and you’ll take home that aforementioned amazin’ Rebecca Taylor scarf. Oh, and if you're picks just happen to be from their selections of Diane von Furstenberg, Joe's Jeans, or Marc By Marc Jacobs looks, you’ll snag a chic gift from that same brand. And while you’re there, you can enter to win any of three incredible Bay Area prizes. With an escape for two at S.F.’s Red Door Spa, a one-night stay at the Fairmont Hotel, or dinner at a hip, new local eatery up for grabs, you’d be foolish not to stop in.
So, yes, polish off your plastic, because shopping at Saks could not only save you a bundle on stylish treads, it could nab you your best weekend ever in The Bay.
Get Local (Even If You're Not): Score $750-Worth Of Sweet Indie Fashion From THREAD…
Rocking awesome indie designers isn't just about sporting an ultra-unique item that your pals can covet. It's also about understanding where (and who) your clothing came from. That's exactly why we dig THREAD Show, a traveling showcase of emerging brands. All along the West Coast, THREAD Show brings together savvy shoppers and tomorrow's raddest designers. Angelenos and S.F.-ers can shop the mobile marketplace on November 13 (L.A.) and November 20 (S.F.), peeping THREAD Show's local pop-up gallery, live music, and luxe beauty treats.
Can't make it? No worries. If you still wanna get in on the indie love, THREAD and Refinery29 have teamed up to hook you up. We're giving away two super-curated head-to-toe looks from THREAD Show's roster of TDF (to-die-for, natch) designers. You can nab a "Boho Chic" ensemble—complete with eco-friendly silk from Future:Standard and a cozy wool coat from Bridge & Burn—or if you're feeling posh, the "Indie Glam" look includes a bold and backless LBD from VUESOCIETY and killer statement accessories from Briana Rene. Each look totals $750 plus includes amazing indie fashion with special thanks from Volaga, Amy Bengston, and LisaMichelle Collection. Either way, sign up here: you'll be showing support for good taste and a good cause.
Late-Night Snacking With San Fran's Design Eccentric, Seema Hamid
Seema Hamid has her pulse on everything hot in design, but it doesn't get much cooler than the website where she shares them all. The 29-year-old Frankfurt, Germany native not only possesses an eye for what looks good through the camera lens, she's also curated a cutting-edge collection of innovative products, art, and fashion for Fancy. Studying photography and design, the Bay Area resident credits her dad as the inspiration for ever picking up a camera, but it's her knack for predicting "what's next" that has us floored. It's hard not to fancy the San Fran's taste for what's outside-the-box beautiful, or be wow-ed by her digitally-manipulated photographs. Talk about eye candy! For more "yummies," Hamid shares all her design finds, from sultry music, inspirational collages, or her personal photography from Paris Fashion Week, on IGotMyOwnStyle. Of course, for this Bay Area beauty, it was A|X that she chose for a special night out in a city that's as eccentric as she is.
9 PM: Photo Session and Getting Ready in Berkeley—"I immediately choose this
sparkly A|X tank
for the night; it's knitted, long, and anything but plain. The first stop is my friend's house in Berkeley, it's a beautiful backdrop for any photo shoot. She's also got great style, so I definitely help myself and borrow a couple things from her jewelry collection. What are friends for?"
Laura Ellner Paints San Francisco Red
9 p.m.—"Getting ready for a night out on the town is one of my favorite things. While I typically make a mess rummaging through my closet trying to decide what to wear, this time it was a no-brainer. Kept my look simple with a
black A/X jumpsuit
, and topped it off with a statement bracelet for a little evening bling. When you don't know where the night might take you, I find it best to go with something you can either dress up or down at a moment's notice!"
Nourish Your Skin With Veggies—Enter To Win Skincare Products From Yes To Carrots…
When we were younger, it was definitely a battle to get us to eat our veggies. Maybe if our parents had elaborated on all the benefits, rather than just vaguely insisting, "They're good for you," we may have put up less of a fight. Years later, we love veggies so much, we want to slather it all over our skin. Not only do vegetables provide nourishment for our bodies, but they do wonders for our hair and skin, as well. Yes To Carrots, a hair and skincare line that was savvy to the benefits of vegetables way before we were, creates products made from a combination of high-quality organic fruits, vegetables, and a nourishing, ultra-hydrating mineral elixir derived from the Dead Sea. You can choose from Yes To Carrots' four collections (Yes To Carrots, Yes To Tomatoes, Yes To Cucumbers, and Yes To Baby Carrots) in order to create the perfect recipe unique for your hair and skincare needs. Since we're loving all of their products so much and couldn't decide which one to giveaway, Yes To Carrots is giving three lucky readers their Yes To Cucumbers Sensitive Skin Care Essentials. Enter your email for a chance to win a recyclable Yes To Cucumbers bag filled with Body Butter, On-The-Go Towelettes, Facial Towelettes, Soothing Eye Gel, Soothing Daily Cleanser, Soothing Moisturizer, Calming Shower Gel, Shampoo, and Conditioner. It's a lot stuff, but we guarantee you're gonna love it so much you'll say, "Yes, please! Give me more!"









