January Clearance Sale!

We are trying to make room for our Spring Collections that are starting to arrive later this month, so all winter merchandise is on sale now at

40-60% off regular price

Sale includes cotelac, Poles, IKKS, neen, riki and all winter shoes and boots.

Fall Looks in Shades of Grey!

After coming back from Europe and seeing many sophisticated shades of grey and combinations of them, I just had to put a look together that reflected what I saw everywhere.

There were some colors, but only touches of them. Some dark ink blues, certainly purples—mostly in combinations with shades of taupe and tan—and shades of charcoal with undertones of truffle, bronze and olive.

And then there was black! Lots of black, and everywhere! It seemed that every coat I loved was black as well as every boot.

But I also know that here in California we do like color.

All sweater knit pieces that are featured in our looks are from Giulia Isolotto, our label out of Italy. Skirts and belts are from riki and manufactured here in San Francisco of Italian fabrics and leather. Everything is available in our stores right now. Enjoy!

Giulia Isolotto 4-button Wool Coat
S-M-L
#6995
$330
Ellington Messenger Bag
One Size
Charcoal
#205
$210
Report Boots
Sizes 6-10
Black
#145
$170



Soia&Kyo Leather Jacket
S-M-L
Caramel
#2776
$400
Riki Belt
S-M-L
#WW01
$145
Cotelac Pant
XS-S-M-L
Charcoal
#7447
$290



Chalet Turtleneck
S-M-L
Purple
#171
$75
Giulia Isolotto Wrap Cardigan
S-M-L
Charcoal
#6979
$230
Cotelac Pant
Charcoal
Report Boots
Black

Erge Top
S-M-L
Grey
#252
$80
Giulia Isolotto Wrap Cardigan
Charcoal
Cotelac Pant
Charcoal
Riki Belt
Black
Report Boots
Black

Riki Panel Skirt
XS-S-M-L
Fully satin lined
Black
#305
$185
Riki Belt
Black
Chalet Turtleneck
Purple
Giulia Isolotto Wrap Cardigan
Charcoal
Report Boots
Black
Kept tall at knee height



Riki One-Pleat Skirt
XS-S-M-L
Fully lined
Black/Charcoal coated fabric
#2009
$185
Giulia Isolotto Knot Top
S-M-L
Black wool
#776
$190
Chalet Turtleneck
Purple
Ilux Tights
Black
Report Boots
Black

French Arrivals

Lines from France we all love that arrived or will arrive this week!

IKKS, France

I know many of you have been waiting for IKKS to arrive. We've built quite a following for this edgy, urban French line. Great jackets, skirts, jumpers, metallic accents, coated fabrics, oh, you can tell I love IKKS! It's very modern with clean architectural design lines, on trend, but very wearable and refined.

Poles/Tehen, France

We've been carrying this French knitwear line for several seasons now and everybody really likes it. I've focused on bringing you their fine knit sweater tops in beautifully vibrant shades of berry, purple, turquoise and grey as essential, luxurious basics for your fall wardrobe.

Cotelac, France

Our shipment should arrive no later than this Thursday. Cotelac to me is the ultimate French boutique line. It's feminine without being frilly, artistic without being theatrical, youthful and very refined. Cotelac is only available in select boutiques in the US as well as the cotelac boutique in Soho, NYC that opened its doors two years ago. I feel very fortunate to be able to bring you this beautiful line. For more information visit their website www.cotelac.fr.

Neen, France

Another fabulous knitwear line from France! Last year we sold out of their long black boiled wool trench in two days but couldn't reorder it, so it's coming again this year, actually, next week. It's clean-lined and simply chic, travels well, and looks great with jeans and boots. Don't miss out on this one! Their knit dresses and tops are equally as great and always look very polished.

Summer Looks from our Stores

What reads more summer than crisp white and navy, updated with some of our new arrivals - great leather bags in yellow and black.

Full cotton skirt by cotelac, France $240

Cotton knit cardigan by Le Phare de la Baleine, France $195



Leather bag in yellow with webbing adjustable shoulder strap by Thursday Island, imported $240




Very refined and smooth leather bag in black, also available in green and tan by ADA, Argentina $190





You won't trade in style for comfort with these black leather flats by Me Too, imported $80




Rouch top in fine knit cotton with delicate detailing on neckline by Sita Murt, Spain $160

Skinny jeans in dark wash by Red Engine, USA a must have! $160

Our riki contour belt artisan made of fine Italian leather and refined Italian buckles $105



Fun necklace by Thursday Island $35




An easy top from Cubism, USA in olive green burnout rayon knit with raw edge detailing $45

Mother's Day Ideas

I love these rings of multifaceted labradorite, bezel set in sterling silver by CARAUCCI of San Francisco. Worn on your middle or index finger, these beautiful rings are bold, yet very refined and clean looking. $105


Hoops are in again! These vertical hammered silver hoops by CARAUCCI are especially beautiful with their wire wrapped, faceted teardrop stones of either blue opal or moon stone. $125



So fresh and summery, these simple semi hoops with clusters of small teardrop shaped ultramarine. Just imagine wearing them with your favorite jeans, white top and you are ready to go. $103



I call this the 'Key to your Heart' necklace with dangling charms of faceted smoky quartz, aquamarine, peridot, rose quartz and sterling silver, very adjustable in length to accommodate any neckline. $180

A look from our Berkeley store featuring the Gerard Darel linen pencil skirt, a Cotelac l/s top with slight fabric pleating detail, and the very refined ADA messenger bag in black. The bag also just arrived in soft green, tan, and coral distressed leather. Its lightweight, multiple inset pockets and top zippered closure make this a perfect traveling purse. We added this beautifully understated necklace by San Francisco jewelry designer Circadian Studios. This truly artisan piece in sterling silver molds to your neckline, creating many different looks.

Skirt $230
Top $175
Bag $190
Necklace $185

Come visit our blog again next week to find out about a special offer for our valued and long time customers.
See you then.

Current Fall Looks in Our Stores

New riki jackets just arrived in wonderful Italian wools that are fully lined in solid black as well as tweeds in fall colors. Great for work when paired with skirts or slacks or just with jeans for a refined but casual look.















We love Rachel Pally dresses. Great quality, impeccable fit, fun colors-- dresses that can go from day into evening just by changing accessories.













IKKS, cotelac, and riki merchandise well together in this urban fall look. Wear it with ankle boots (see this month's look) or tall boots and you are ready to go.

Delicious Hues

I’m somewhat obsessed with color this season, in particular with marigold, orange and plum tones and I can tell many of you must be, too. It all looks so fresh when paired with every grey tone (and there are certainly many of them this season), black and dark chocolate brown. As one of my favorite customers said to me the other day, “it looks delicious in here.”

Our new fall collections are arriving, beautiful pieces from Cotelac, France, urban looks from IKKS, France, the best coats and jackets from Fillmore and as always skirts, dresses and beautiful jackets in Italian fabrics from riki.

Hope to see you soon!