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Romper Room Redux
| We’ve always been a fan of rompers. What’s not to love? There’s no better way to show some serious leg while remaining decent, plus it’s an easy way to looking both pulled-together and adorable when done right. Thankfully the bandwagon is now accepting passengers, so get on it! SHOP JUMPSUITS |
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| As seen on the Spring ’09 runways: |
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Matthew Williamson |
Rachel Comey |
BCBG Max Azria |
| How girls wear it on the street:: |
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Jaimisthejam - Chictopia |
Krista - Streetpeeper |
Vanessa Hudgens |
New Havaianas Colors!
| True story. After losing all my clothes and shoes to an apartment fire last year one of my very first purchases (after a toothbrush) was a pair of Havaianas. Incredibly comfortable and basic in the best way, I can’t live without them! - Tamara, Copywriter |
| We just got more of these Brazilian imports in bright new colors (like India Orange, Khaki Red and Crystal Rose) so snatch them up while they last! SHOP HAVAIANAS |
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Thrice as Nice: 777 Series by 7 For All Mankind
Launching the premium-denim craze in 2000 wasn’t enough for 7 For All Mankind, now they’ve gone and taken things to the next extra-exclusive level. With only 777 pairs of each style made (and numbered!) the new 777 Series is an inventive collection of premium denim. Staying true to the features that made 7’s the must-have jean, there are options for both the ladies and the gents offered in a variety of faded and distressed styles. |
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7 For All Mankind Standard Straight Leg Jeans in Dark Vintage |
Shop 7 For All Mankind for Women
Shop 7 For All Mankind for Men
All You Need is Love: Love Quotes that is!
New Love Quotes colors are here! This season in addition to the original and best-selling Italian Linen style, Love Quotes has introduced the Boyfriend Scarf just in time to coordinate with your boyfriend jeans and boyfriend blazers. With the same soft feel as the original Italian Linen yet cut slightly slimmer with shorter, un-knotted “eyelash” fringe, this fresh style is an easy way to update your look. |
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Check out the new Love Quotes colors: Absinthe, Aruba, Azalea, Bali, Blue Pearl, Bouquet, Confetti, Crush, Dahlia, Greenerie, Meditation, Mustique, Mykonos, New Earth, Olive Grove, Parfait, Sunkist, Tuscan Gardens, True Love and Vineyard. |
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And the unisex boyfriend scarf in Dune, Meditation, Mykonos and New Earth.
Right to Bare Arms: Tank Tops for Guys
(Photos: The Cobra Snake, Chictopia)
This season we’ve been seeing tank tops on guys everywhere! Not just for the gym or beach, wear ‘em loose with deep necklines and lowered armholes to get the look. This warm-weather staple also works great layered under a blazer for a night out. |
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TOMS the Word
Thanks to a recent AT&T commercial TOMS Shoes are hotter than ever! Featuring Blake Mycoskie (chief “shoe giver” and founder of the company) the ad provides the TOMS story. Be stylish, considerate and comfy in a pair of TOMS! |
Shop TOMS Shoes for Women
Shop TOMS Shoes for Men
Visit Blake Mycoskie's Blog
Inspired By: Mara Hoffman
Ever wonder how designers get inspired season after season? We do too! Thankfully Mara Hoffman is one creative mind who loves to share what keeps her ideas and designs fresh. In her blog filled with art and collages—some by her artist husband!— we get a peek into her imaginative world. Check it out here: www.marahoffman.com/blog We went out on a limb and drew some tenuous connections between the images on her blog and designs we carry at Tobi, hope you enjoy! |
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Kristen Stewart: Converse Poster Girl
Kristen Stewart wearing a Yigal Azrouël taffeta dress with Converse Hi Top Sneakers. | We love Kristen Stewart (and are jealous of her co-stars!) but mainly our appreciation stems from her accessibility and downright awkwardness. Who drops an award, really? (See 2009 MTV Movie Awards Best Actress speech) For a girl who lives in J. Brands and Converse maintaining a causal vibe at award shows is a good way to go. At her latest red carpet appearance, Kristen went the classic punk-rock-prom route and paired her fancy frock with a pair of Chucks—a look that never goes out of style. |
Shop Converse All Star Core Hi Top Sneakers
Shipley & Halmos: Tobi stylist for the day!
 esigners and friends Sam Shipley and Jeff Halmos create flattering and comfortable pieces that are fashionable without relying on the latest trends, though that’s not the only reason we loved hanging out with these guys! So laid back we could’ve sworn they were from California; we had tons of fun watching them style the shoot and chatting about fashion and style. |
Shipley & Halmos Spring 2009 Ready-to-wear Runway (Style.com)
 says Jeff, and the evidence is in the carefully constructed garments of their successful line now in its fifth season. The men’s dress shirts are a great example of how the fit makes the piece. Jeff explained that with variables such as shoulder widths it’s hard to get that slim yet not too slim fit that looks equally sharp on thinner and more regular-sized guys alike. Likewise, their women’s dresses are not made for the flashy dresser; rather, the aim is a classic silhouette that still shows some leg. We think they’ve nailed it! |
| These guys practice what they preach and showed up looking ready for their close-up! We had to ask where we could get Sam’s amazing grey suede Chelsea boots he was wearing, and should have known they were an exclusive Generic Man made for the Shipley & Halmos Fall 2009 runway show. We still want a pair! |
| After we told the guys about our 1-to-1 shopping experience, they had to give it a try! Their query: “I’m looking for something with a bit of US Navy mixed with spaceage, as if Captain Kirk were to be the star of Master and Commander…maybe a mix of Balenciaga and Army surplus, ya?” was rejected as a prank IM by our Stylists, but they were still psyched to have the option to get styling and shopping advice from a Tobi Stylist. Nice try Sam & Jeff but April Fools Day was last month! |
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| With balloons, vintage cameras and animal masks the shoot had the feel of a day at the fair, and we kept the party going later with dinner at Puerto Allegre in the Mission District of San Francisco. We had a great time guys, you’re welcome back at Tobi anytime! |
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Earth Month '09: D.I.Y. Leather Fringe Earrings by AK Vintage
| In celebration of Earth Month here at Tobi we asked some of our favorite designers to provide us with a D.I.Y. project for you to try at home. Portland designer Anna Korte of AK Vintage Jewelry was more than happy to tell us how to recreate her “The Spirits Dance” earrings, and we can’t wait to give it a try! |
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