Confession: I haven’t worn jeans in probably six months, maybe more. However, an hour the permeating cold of San Francisco and that’s all I wanted to have on. Good thing I brought a pair of J Brands (and good thing they still fit!).
The hot style here? Skinny, mostly dark blue denim such as these True Religions ($172) from Bloomingdales.

Most of the skinny-denim clad gals wore flats with them. I heart a practical walking city!

I ran through Target the other day, getting ready for a trip to San Fran/Sonoma. I must admit that even though I love Sonia Kashuk’s products and Boots No. 7 Restore and Renew, I don’t usually linger in cosmetics there. However, it’s me for a new body wash and I decided to smell Brazil Nut and Vanilla body wash by boots. It’s like a sweet nutty frosting–so yummy. I’m not one to eat my soap, but this one is tempting.

This gift set is $19.99 or you can buy just the body wash for $8.99. Find them at select Targets.

One more thing: As I mentioned, I’m in San Fran and am staying somewhere with no television! Not just no cable, but no tv. I expect my IQ to increase about 20 points over the next few days. So instead of assuming that Suede talked about himself in third person and Stella was all about the leath-a, there will be no Project Runway report today… We’ll have an extravaganza next week.

Jada Breuer was a pioneer when she opened this trend-forward fashion boutique on Grand Avenue. Nearly three years later, she has relocated down the street to a storefront next to Bread & Chocolate. The fresh bright space uses white as a canvas set off by a gold ceiling and gold and hot pink wallpaper — a perfectly zen setting for all of the fun clothes and accessories that earned the shop accolades from Lucky magazine.
Look for new transitional and fall pieces in the next few weeks, such as this stand-out dress ($138) by Free People. Karma’s offerings are wardrobe destiny.

867 Grand Av., St. Paul, 651-291-1997 karmashops.com.

First of all, there are deals to be had out there. I spent last Friday at the outlets in Albertville and the summer sales are remarkable. If you like the basic tanks from Old Navy, get to the outlet and stock up.
For those of us who have vowed off summer attire for the rest of the season (me! me! me!), here’s a nice transitional piece from Old Navy. This twill blazer is a nice neutral–not too brown, not too blah–and has a flattering two-button stance. It’s also not too long, which should look great on a number of body types. It’s $39.99 and a nice way to start out your fall/transitional wardrobe.

When it comes to up-and-coming American designers, Richard Chai is one of the hottest. After designing for Marc Jacobs and TSE (a cashmere-centric line), Chai launched his own label in 2004. Normally, you’d have to go to Barney’s to find his regular line, but starting yesterday, you can find it at Target. Look for his signature minimalist-style and feminine silhouettes to be Target-ized. The abstract floral print on this tank top ($12.99) is a big fall trend. Here, it’s worn with Bermuda shorts ($26.99) and a blazer ($39.99) that calls out transitional.
Find the collection at select Target stores and at target.com.

What a relief it was to walk into the new shoes and accessories store Ladyslipper last night. One step onto the zebra-print carpet and one look at the shelves lined with the coolest flats, platforms, boots, handbags and costume jewelry that you’ve ever seen — and you’ll be hooked.

The owners of Bluebird Boutique teamed up with their best customer/shopper extraordinaire Amanda Rose in this new venture.

A unique feature: Steals and splurges in one store. There are colorful bracelets that come four for $12.50 and $600 handbags. These crinkle metallic flats by All Black are $112. Now that’s range.

Ladyslipper Boutique, 4940 France Av. S., Edina, 952-224-1900.