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The Best Deal of Black Friday is TIME SPENT WITH LOVED ONES. Great deals will always be around, but time together is not guaranteed. Instead of heading out to stores this Friday, take the time to unplug and connect with the people and things that matter most. And if you can't resist, Cyber Monday is just a few days away.
Wishing You and Yours a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving!
Stay Stylish,
Kimberly & Megan
Hats are everywhere right now. Literally they are THE accessory of the season for men and women this year. I love a good hat (especially on a bad hair day) and have slowly been rubbing off on Kimberly who can rock a cloche like nobody's business!
We decided to hit the streets and show off a few of our favorite starter styles. If you're looking for a hat and live in SF then Goorin Bros. is the place to go. We also are loving the hats for both men and women at J.Crew, Nordstrom, Anthropologie (ladies only) and for a lust-worthy splurge Barney's.
Stay Stylish,
K&M
One of the things Megan and I love about our job is keeping tabs on up and coming designers. Last week I dropped by a MESTIZA pop-up at St. Frank on Sacramento street to check out their latest collection.
I was lucky enough to be greeted by designer/co-founder, Alessandra Perez-Rubio. In case you're not familiar with the brand, MESTIZA specializes in "ornate cocktail attire inspired by exotic locales" and incorporates traditional elements of namely Philippino dress.
What I noticed immediately about the collection was that it exudes Alessandra's genuine warmth and beauty. The detailed craftsmanship elegantly compliments easy to wear shift and trapeze silhouettes.
We also LOVE that the brand has partnered with the Habi Foundation where a percentage of sales are allocated to employ women in the Philippines to weave textiles. Every season MESTIZA will showcase the art of these women by incorporating textiles into a limited edition designs. Women helping women, that is something we can definitely can get behind!
Below are some of our favorite pieces from the collection (model shots courtesy of Mestiza.com).
Stay Stylish,
K&M
Looking for flawless skin that glows for the holidays? I thought so. Actually let's be honest, we all want flawless skin that glows any time of year.
You name it, I've tried it. For years Kiehl's mud mask was my saving grace. Then I was turned on to Aztec Secret Indian healing clay and it literally changed my skincare game. I am not kidding - this stuff is AMAZING. It can be used for facials, bodywraps, foot soaks, and even bug bites. Plus, it's all natural and a giant tub only costs $8 on amazon.com.
I have been religiously using it once a week for the past 6 months and love it so much I recently brought Kimberly a bag full of the powder. (ahem, Kimberly did you try it yet?!).
(Kimberly: Have I tried it yet? Yes, I love how fizzy it is! My face felt revitalized and smoother. Be sure to moisturize afterward if you have sensitive skin to lock in all that goodness.)
Here's how you use it:
1. Mix equal parts clay with raw organic apple cider vinegar in a non-metal bowl until a paste forms.
2. Apply to skin and let it dry for 5-10 min for delicate skin and 15-20 for normal skin. You will start to feel your skin pulsate. To me I take it as a sign that it's working.
3. Wash off in the shower with warm water. A wet towel helps since it can be hard to get off.
It's that simple! After 2 uses you will see the flawless skin I am raving about!
Looking for something comfy but stylish to wear for Thanksgiving? We recommend going with a sweater dress and boots. It's easy, looks cute and best of all- won't start to feel uncomfortable after your second serving of pumpkin pie.
Here are a few of our favorites of the season...
Madewell, $128
Bloomingdales, $98
Anthropologie, $99
Neiman Marcus, $285
Styling tip:
If you want something less bulky or live in a warmer climate, try a 100% cotton sweater dress and ditch the tights.
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I always joke that I can look at a closet full of clothes and instantly create endless outfits, but when it comes to domestic endeavors I am slightly less gifted. I was once tasked with creating a signature cocktail for a Thanksgiving dinner and what ensued was what may be the worst drink ever (who knew bourbon, apple cider and champagne didn't mix?). Kimberly on the other hand is our resident domestic diva. It's always a good day at the Canvas office when she arrives with some of her baked goods.
For those of you looking to do a little at home crafting in preparation of Thanksgiving, we thought we'd share some of our favorite table decor ideas. And don't worry, they're novice-friendly!
1. Use gourds as to serve small appetizers
2. Walnut halves as individual salt and pepper holders
3. Fall foliage placecards
4. Set up a leftover packaging station
Is your makeup bag looking a little humble? Autumn/Winter is the perfect season to stock up on a pretty eye palette that can update your look effortlessly and take you to party perfect in no time. Check out our favorites this season and give one a try.
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In our latest podcast we sat down with local denim expert Howard Gee at his North Beach Store, AB Fits, to talk about our shared affinity for indigo twill, finding the perfect denim and what's happening in Menswear this Fall.
We had no shortage of content here! AB Fits is celebrating this year 25 years of business which translates to a wealth of denim knowledge. We decided to split our Podcast into two segments by topic. Don't miss the second segment for what to look for in selecting a good pair of jeans---and an answer to the hype about Japanese Twill!
Stay Stylish,
K&M
The ABFit Experience, Finding Your Fit & Denim Trends
The ABFit History, Japanese Twill and Finding Quality
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TBT: Halloween Special -Megan (right) as a Doll.
TBT: Halloween Special -Kimberly (center) as a Clown.
At Canvas Halloween is a fun time to play with style and light heartedly celebrate fall. Megan and I decided in lieu of tricks, we would treat all of you to our favorite Halloween songs...download, enjoy and grab your fun size candy of choice!
Stay Stylish,
K&M
To Checkout the Playlist Click Here
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Still not sure what to wear for Halloween? Take a peek at our Pinterest board full of ideas for quick and easy DIY Halloween costumes. From Bob Ross to dancing emojis, these no-fuss costumes are bursting with style.
