Whether or not you are a fan of San Francisco, and how could you not be, there are a lot of great things about the city to be grateful for. There are the wonderful hotels, fabulous dining, great wine bars, the Castro, and now the Swedish retailer Filippa K’s first U.S. flagship store. The 2,500 square foot space reflects more than just the Swedish retailer’s fashion sense, but also the minimalist aesthetic that Sweden is known for — clean, open design, lots of windows and lots of wood. The store is equitably split between mens' wear and womens' wear, with a 20 foot natural log table running down the center acting as the gender divide. The brand Filippa K, not to be confused with its fast-fashion brethren H&M, is best known for their reasonably priced, quality clothing. The designs are focused on cuts and materials, rather than trend cycles, producing items that amortize beautifully into anyone’s current wardrobe. Think perfectly cut trousers, blazers, effortless shirtdresses, military-styled jackets, crisp white blouses, denim and everyday tees. So if you are in San Francisco, any where near Kearny Street, do drop in.

A little banding here, a little ruffle there... the perfect feminine and fun touch to any top. Couture is loving this Custo Barcelona button-front shirt with its floral lace pattern and asymmetrical ruffle yoke. Pair it with skinny jeans tucked into your favorite modern duck boot or with a fitted skirt and booties.

THE SCENE: Calling the families to get out of holiday obligations.

Ah, home for the holidays... we all remember them well. You and your beloved wish for a tropical excursion, where you can lie on the beach, sip Mai Tai cocktails, and watch the sunsets. Then, bam! One phone call and you are snapped out of your fantasy into the reality of family obligations. Now, of course, it does not really have to be that bad; there is a certain comfort in embracing the family call and soldiering through it. That is why the film Four Christmases, a delightful new romantic comedy, is the perfect pre-holiday antidote for the upcoming holiday season. We may not be able to get out of our responsibilities, but we sure can laugh at seeing how other people deal with it on the big screen. Four Christmases - In Theaters November 26th!

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Featured styles: Tommy Bahama Solid Lawn Shirt Dress, Carolee Hair Flower Pony, GF Ferre Dark Rinse Jeans, Sigerson Morrison Nero Suede Pumps.

The ruffled front and spot-on trend color of this Just Cavalli blouse will definitely stand out in a sea of heathers and navys. Translation? This feminine blouse is an attention getter. Pair it with a navy pencil skirt and lace up oxfords, or with high-waisted wide-leg denim pants and black pointy toe boots.