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Brick-and-mortar or click-and-ship? For my holiday gift shopping I prefer to shop brick-and-mortar. There is something incomparably special about choosing a crisp sunny San Francisco day and taking a stroll through all of my favorite stores, and perhaps, checking out a couple of new ones along the way. I Fall Edition just go with the flow. I like to look through the goods, chat with my favorite salespeople and imagine what would make people on my list happy. But I am very selective as to where I shop. I choose the brands that GOLD RUSH Must Haves have unparalleled commitments to exceptional craftsmanship and uncompromised quality, support and During California’s Forty-Niner era, BY NATASHA developed artisanal traditions, rise above trends and respect their resources and communities. So bundle CHALENKO finding a precious metal deposit was up and let’s discover something stylish for everyone on your list, including you! considered a “lucky strike.” Fast forward to this fashion season: Gold leather prospector-style pants dominated the WEST WORLD major collections. If you happened to snap up Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini’s fabulous five-pocket version, then you’re BY NATASHA CHALENKO in luck! Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, Illustrious newcomer. Harry Winston is philosophyofficial.com. I don’t know about you, but I always feel like a bit of Western famous for its timeless, flawlessly crafted, one-of-a-kind jewels held to the highest Americana for my fall . Maybe it’s the change of seasons, and most exacting quality standards in Pure radiance: Gold-infused skincare the industry. The famed jewelry house’s transforms the complexion by creating when summer’s youthful softness blends into the toughness of the long-anticipated San Francisco flagship a youthful glow. All it takes is a few upcoming winter, but suddenly it feels just right to wear a wind- store is a shining addition to the city’s Covetable and collectible. I have never met a luxurious drops of La Prairie’s opulent luxury shopping landscape. woman who would not get excited about receiving a hypnotizing black and white camellia-adorned fluid — in an instant, skin is bathed in catching prairie paired with some down-to-earth cowboy Incredibles by Harry Winston sapphire and diamond Chanel gift box. And for this reason I always visit the golden light. , or mix an elaborately-spun with a pair of a no-fuss set in platinum; Price upon request. Harry Winston San Francisco, 200 Post Street, Chanel boutique. What’s inside the box? Does it really leather . The Western trend is strong this fall. Uniquely ours, HarryWinston.com. matter? Big or small—you know it will be “très chic”! La Prairie Radiance Perfecting Fluide Pure Statement . Shreve & Co. is San Francisco’s CHANEL Bracelet in metal/calfskin; $750, CHANEL Gold; $550, laprairie.com. American, it had been brushed aside as a mainstream fashionoldest jewelry store and one of the names that are San Francisco, 156 Geary Street, 415-981-1550. in the past and then gloriously revived into a “new cool” by synonymous with the city itself. The finely curated collections of jewelry and will light up anyone’s Japanese designers back at the early 2000s. Now, it excitingly holiday spirit. evolves each season with a multitude of magnificently Penny Preville 18K Diamond Art Deco Earrings 1ct. $5,295. Shreve & Co., 150 Post Street, San Francisco, 415-421-2600 executed pieces that blend a free, trailblazing spirit with

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