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Motherload Sale!
12.07.11
Get ready for the Riviera Paddlesurf’s Motherload sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in San Clemente. Stop by for the best holiday parking lot sample sale featuring stand up paddleboards and accessories from Riviera Paddlesurf; snowboards and gear from Flow Snowboarding; apparel from Stella & Dot, Bloq Generation, Hinano, Independent Trading, and Saltwater Society.
Other participating vendors include EFX Performance Jen Optics, Capo Beach Watercraft, and coffee from Zebra House Coffee, and Kona Brewing Co., as well as foods from Rasta Taco.
The lot is at 1341 Calle Avanzado in San Clemente.
Fashion
Wear to Where: Winter White
12.07.11
White? Past Labor Day? In Orange County? Scandalous!
Forget the old adage that you can't wear white after Labor Day and brighten up those classic winter pieces like black, navy and grey clothes you already have hanging in your closet, and consider the chicest color of the season - "Winter White."
Here are a list of rules to help you conquer white in the most stylish ways...
1. Dress for the season. I'm not too keen on people showing too much skin in winter or overdoing the layers in summer. If you're going to wear a white dress in winter, pair it with opaque black tights and heels or boots, or a dark cardigan on top, or even leggings underneath. No tank tops or sundresses allowed.
2. Mind your texture. A rich fabric makes all the difference when you're wearing winter white. Cashmere, wool, tweed, cable knit, angora, even denim and corduroy all have a depth of texture that make them total Do's for winter white. They're cozy enough that you'll look pulled together, while light summer fabrics like cotton, linen, or chiffon make you look terribly out of place in the chilly winter months.
3. Go one shade off. Pure white (I'm talking lily, wedding dress, white-out white) is best left to a time when you've got a tan. Choose a color that's slightly off-white, in the cream, ivory, or the ecru family for maximum winter white effect. Still feeling self-conscious in such a light color? Give it some weight with a chocolate brown boot or a dark leather accessory, so people know you're aware of what season it is.
"No white after Labor Day" is about as current a rule as "women have to stay home and take care of the house and children." Things are thankfully a bit more flexible these days, so don't be afraid to have fun with seasonal dressing.
For more pictures and styling ideas on "Winter White" visit my website LeslieChristen.com.
Leslie Christen writes "Wear to Where" for pacific-creative.digital each week. She is the owner of Leslie Christen | LifeStyling a business that does personal shopping, fashion styling, closet edits and organization. For tips on What to Wear and Where to Buy view her website at www.LeslieChristen.com and contact her at Style@LeslieChristen.com.
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