This week marks a grand time for style across the spectrum. First there's Banana Republic's City Sounds Tour. Look for store-wide discounts, live music from violin prodigy David Garrett, refreshments, and swag bags. For added measure, there'll be a Benefit Cosmetics beauty specialist on site doling out tips of the trade. Banana Republic, a San Francisco-based clothier (GAP Inc.), makes clothes for men and women that are ideal for the workplace, but can also be gussied-up for happy hour–like this one. Here are the deets (RSVP mandatory).
Next, there's The Fader magazine's series of happy hours from Wednesday-Friday. Check the flier for the impressive dj sets and live performances in store. Speaking of stores, the events will be held at Diesel on Post Street. (RSVP also required.) For added fun, try hopping from one happy hour to the other–see how well you fit in! My friends at The Fader and Diesel have assured me that the place will be jammin'.
And my friend Lorraine at SF Indie Fashion tips us to this lovely Wednesday in the city:
"Delve into the history of the beauty industry at Wednesday night’s screening of "The Powder & the Glory," a documentary that’s part of the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival’s year-round programming series at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts," she writes.
The 86-minute film explores the well-known rivalry between beauty industry pioneers Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubenstein, both of whom launched careers during the first decade of the 20th century–a time when makeup and beauty treatments were often thought to be synonymous with prostitutes and stage performers, not ladies.
After the film, the party continues over at W Hotel’s XYZ bar, where the first 50 guests will score swag bags courtesy of sponsors Bare Escentuals, TerraNova, Yes-to-Carrots, Kryolan and more.
Tickets are $8 for adults ($6 for students and seniors) and are available online or by calling 415-978-2787.
See you at one, or all, of these happenin' events! And keep lookin' snappy!
