#nowplaying FREE GOLD WATCH Mixtape: Swagger Tunes

credits: photographer - Anisa Young, model - Kathleen from Inspirafashion 

1. Not So Animal / Sallie Ford & The Sound Outside
2. White Winter Hymnal / Fleet Foxes
3. Don't Stop / Owen Pallett
4. Breaking Down / Florence & The Machine
5. A Real Hero (feat. Electric Youth) / College
6. Why Even Try / Theophilus London
7. When I'm Small / Phantogram
8. Rainbow /Oh Land
9. Madeleine / Lissy Trullie
10. Some Place / Nick Waterhouse
11. You and Me / Penny & The Quarters
12. No Ending / Stacy Lane

We named this mixtape after one of our friends and collaborators, Free Gold Watch based in San Francisco. They specialize in handcustom screenprint t-shirts and apparel for guys and girls. We especially love their playful takes on past and present pop culture topics.

If you're in SF, you won't want to miss out on our month long holiday pop-up w/FGW for STOREFRONT. Come by and have a drink on us, shop the best of emerging brands and even get your custom screenprint t-shirts (done on-site) in time for the holiday gift sharing! Click here for more info.

*Kathleen is wearing the Sonoma Tank  by Laeken. 

Good Gifts: 8 Stylish Items Under $60

Kate Spade Leopard iPhone 4 case $40 

MixologyNYC Anchors Away Rings $48 

rib & hull Navy and White Stripe Tote $49

SAAKO Leopard and Stripes Fabric Bangles set of 2 for $40 

Zara Combined Patent Leather Shopper $49.90 

Thief and Bandit Handprinted Zigzag Scarf $32

Young Lovers Lovers T-Shirt (Unisex and Limited Edition *few left*) $60

Madewell Giraffe-Print Telegram Pocket Pouch $30

Faux Shearling via @Polyvore

Faux Shearling by dnatheshop featuring a long shearling coat

Rachel Comey longsleeve shirt, $448
Opening Ceremony long shearling coat, $2,185
H&m pants, £25
Alexander mcqueen heels, $1,500
Yves Saint Laurent black bangle, £1,105
Woven jewelry, $35
automaticsweetheart — Molly Canteen Cross Body Bag, $150
Nettie Kent — Wave Bangles, $180

CYBER MONDAY 1 DAY SALE!

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Give Thanks.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL AMERICANS! 

BLACK FRIDAY, BIG DEALS!

#GiftGuide Under $40: Double Wrap Bracelets

by Anisa Young

Over-accessorizing is not part of our vocabulary and the Double Wrap Bracelet by George Guest is one partygoer we’d like to come to the soiree on our arms.

Simple in attire but very versatile in use, the Double Wrap Bracelet is handstitched in orange, red or navy, complete with a silver clasp. Beautifully hand stitched and genuine leather, the bracelet is perfect for guys and gals. 

Layer em’ up or wear it alone, this is one bracelet that belongs in everyone’s stocking this Christmas!

Support your American Made designers and products, buy it here. 

STOREFRONT: Holiday Pop-Up Shop opens in December #SF

Join DNA and Free Gold Watch for three weekends of Shopping, Art, Music, Good Eats, and Festive Libations at  STOREFRONT:  A Holiday Pop-Up Shop featuring local designers and artists!

Shop for men and women's apparel, accessories, art, vintage, great gift-ables and other goods!

Where:
Free Gold Watch Studio
1767 Waller Street (x Stanyan) SF

When:
Saturday, December 3rd 12-6pm/ Sunday, December 4th 12-5pm *GRAND OPENING WEEKEND* Sponsored by Argo Tea and Root and Snap 

Saturday, December 10th 12-6pm/ Sunday, December 11th 12-5pm
Sponsored by Scoutmob 

Saturday, December 17th 12-6pm/ Sunday, December  18th 12-5p.m.  *LAST WEEKEND TO SHOP FOR STOCKING STUFFERS & GIFTS UNDER $100* Avoid the malls and support Made in the USA goods and apparel. Complimentary beverages (for 21+over) 

See you there!!

**For updates on all of our shopping and special events, sign up for our newsletter, click here. 

New in (the shop): @GeorgeGuest Hillside Backpacks

George Guest accessories and bags explores the balance between function and style. The Hillside Backpack (available in navy, black, tan and gray) is designed for an everyday, hectic life, but with the right functionality.  Easy to carry, durable shoulder straps, full secure closures and very important for busy people, side access pockets.  In the next few weeks, we will be giving you more insight into the creative team of George Guest.  Priced at $265, click here to view George Guest Hillside Backpacks. 

Bang Your Head Metalheads via @Polyvore

Metalheads by dnatheshop featuring metal heels

Mulberry metallic top, $600
Metal heels, $160
TopShop clutch hand bag, $76
Monsoon clutch hand bag, £35
Givenchy bag, $1,940
Versace medallion jewelry, $275
Metal jewelry, $458
Metal jewelry, $25
Lanvin brass jewelry, $910
Fiona Paxton gunmetal jewelry, £77
ASOS metal shades, $22
Deborah Rhodes Metallic Dinner Napkin, $28
dnatheshop — Cassandra Square Bangles, $44
dnatheshop — Cassandra Double Bar Rings, $44


by Anisa Young

What We Love: Faux Fur, Good Scents & #JamesFranco duh.

Faux Fur Vest - my staple of warmth come every winter.  Topshop has a chic fur variety, check it out. 

Voluspa 3 Wick Candle in Capri Fig Frangipani is my aroma du jour.  Then, I love to re-use the pretty canister as a jewelry bowl.  Sustainability is the new black. Stock up here. 

A tote for all seasons and reasons.  I take I Love James Franco with me to the market, flower mart, and magazine store. It also fared well during fashion week.  This baby can carry everything.  Buy it here. 

-MJ

Best Dressed Bloggers: @KarenBritChick @itscamilleco @KrystalBick @blacklistednyc @YaraGotStyle @StylishBenefits @ChiaraFerragni

Where Did U Get That - exactly.  If you give me vintage and Valentino in one shot, you're my hero. 

Also, add another V for Versace. Check out the video of Karen prepping for The Versace for H&M show. Get your jelly on.

Camille Tries To Blog is having a serious polka dot moment and I like it.  

Those red booties are fun and major w/the tassels. 

This Time Tomorrow also RSVP'd to the polka dot party.  This is a great day version of it. 

This Chick's Got Style and sometimes all it takes is black on black on black w/leopard.

And of course the way you carry yourself. 

The Little Black List's playful take on a boy's sweater, well it's kind of everything. 

Then she had me at the sequin shorts. 

Style With Benefits pulls it together again with bold colors and simple black mini and booties. 

The Blonde Salad's Missoni for Target dress is nod to 60's mod. I dig it. 

Til next week! xo

Back To Black

Back To Black by dnatheshop featuring layered jewelry

Jil Sander turtle neck top, $945
Reed Krakoff cotton coat, $644
Burberry shoes, $995
Yves Saint Laurent cuff jewelry, $595
BY SOPHIE layered jewelry, $120

by Anisa Young

Our look of the week is the classic all black. It's simple, always chic and in style - as long as you accessorize correctly. That means wearing the right jewelry, from simple to statement, we've chosen to spotlight Sophie Monet's Layered Turquoise Triangle Necklace.

Simple, yet eye-catching, the Layered Turquoise Triangle Necklace is geometric in design and interesting to the eye.  Delicate enough to feminize any outfit and appealing enough to stand completely on its own. Wear a black turtleneck, with black leather leggings, leather booties and a black pea coat to emphasize the oval turquoise and copper chains for a sleek look.

Get 15% off this Sophie Monet necklace, use code "SOPHIE15" at end of checkout.
*Expires Wed. November 16th at midnight pst

What We Love: LOV by Vanessa Bruno starring Kate Bosworth

LØV from Vanessa Bruno on Vimeo.



LOV, by Vanessa Bruno, is a new autumn-winter 2011-2012 film directed by Stephanie Di Giusto.  After Lou Doillon, there is the appearance of a another heroine: Kate Bosworth. Her mysteriousness, her strength. Also another side to femininity, a stirring truthfulness which is renewed with every look, every movement accompanied by a wisp of assertiveness and purity. A new gracefulness progressing to a confident allure, conquering, a battling frailty.
It starts with an urban universe almost futuristic where this femininity comes up against angles, up against emptiness where lines are sought for and where poetry is found. A surrealistic dance, frantic and lively giving a light note to this ballad, this adventure which is perhaps the landscape of a soul.
Then the thread of the tale gets tenser. We come across a more solemn Kate, looking inwards, a mysterious warrior. Kate runs away, frightened by her dark double, perhaps her mirror reflection, perhaps her sister in dreams. White horses bolt with the music, liberating her wildness and the impatient purity of her energy, of her victory.
Euphoria of flight, of a grace released from the surface, from reality. Light headed. Kate is at the top of a tree of life giving herself up to an appeasing sun, to a sensual rapture winging towards the heart of the matter, streaming along, a reflection on the water.
In fact, a love story.  (via Vanessa Bruno) 

Favorite Fall Trend: Menswear Inspired @Polyvore

Fall Trend: Menswear Inspired by dnatheshop featuring star shirts

Star shirt, $230
Alexander Wang boyfriend blazer, $358
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania drop crotch pants, $144
Aso, $11
Acne wedge heels, €549
Free People platform heels, €144
Chloé leather shoulder bag, £945
Flouzen metal jewelry, $158
McQ by Alexander McQueen square scarve, £115
Felt hat, $38
Buy Newgate Knightsbridge Wall Clock online at JohnLewis.com - John..., £57
dnatheshop — Anchors Away Cufflinks, $75

Best Dressed Bloggers: @TheGlamourai @BrooklynBlonde @Cocorosas @ClaireGeist @TheFancyTeacup

@BrooklynBlonde is increasing her girl crush factor with that awesome Zara cape and sequins combo. So good.

@cocorosas gives leopard the moment that it deserves 

@ClaireGeist of de lune is dressed appropriately for the city and is hat ready in case of emergency rain or snow. 

Zoe from Grand Theft Thrift  has that old world chic you rarely see these days.  

@TheFancyTeacup hits this peter pan collar dress on a very stylish note.  

The ankle platforms and leopard satchel makes it modern and classic.  

@TheGlamourai looks sharp as ever, adoring that print and the booties. Very Carnaby Street. 

May the @SOSUPERSAM Be With You. 'This Way Up' Mixtape!

 This Way Up by sosupersam

Like it? Here's a free download! 

Where is she? Currently, Sosupersam's on tour with Childish Gambino (a Donald Glover joint). 

Get tour dates here. 

 

Blogger Profile: @Kathleencarla's 'If I Had a Million Dollars'...

by Anisa Young

Inherently a bohemian goddess at heart, Kathleen of Inspirafashion, shows off her effortlessly easy style in much of the same way as Kate Bosworth, her ultimate style icon. Even though her blog is just a baby, hitting the one-year mark only a little while ago, she is well on her way into the big leagues. Already named “the next super-big San Francisco blogger” by Refinery 29, Kathleen has big dreams that are reflected through her fun content that invites you to look beyond her fashion and into her life. Having already competed in Saks Fashion’s Night Out Blogger Challenge, Kathleen is making a name for herself in the Bay, and beyond. Did we mention that she is currently a fourth year at UC Berkeley? Balancing her life as a fulltime student and a blogger seems to come to Kathleen with ease, much like her style.

We asked her to name "5 Things I Would Buy in a Heartbeat If I Had a Millions Dollars" wish list. (Don't we all have one?) 

Inspirafashion's Wish List by dnatheshop featuring genuine leather handbags

Helmut Lang wool v neck sweater, $435
Acne scoop neck sweater, $290
Miu Miu glitter heels, $890
Chloé suede boots, $750
Alexander Wang genuine leather handbag, €644
Scanda-Lash, $6
Background Brushwood Wall Art - Wall Sculpture - Home Accents - Home..., $109

Follow @Kathleencarla