This past Tuesday, May 7, I had the pleasure of meeting with Trisha Rhomberg, co-owner of Bows and Arrows, to do a shoot on the latest merchandise hitting the floor. I’ve always checked out Bows and Arrows for the variety of vintage, handmade and new items. I loved the funky eclectic vibe of the shop; you walk in and see stuff that is truly unique. When talking about personal style Trisha said, “Fashion should be fun … I was sick of being concerned about trends and what others thought about what I wore, I like to dress to have fun!” It reminded me of how everyone follows a trend, or tries to avoid the trend, when fashion shouldn’t be about trends, but be a form of self-expression. Fashion

This past Saturday, I checked out Bows & Arrows’ High $5 Sale and picked up some great pieces. I have been checking out these biannual sales for years and am never disappointed with the sales. There’s always an eclectic mix of secondhand, DIY and vintage clothing at these sales, as well as Bows & Arrows itself. There were a couple different vendors at the High $5 Sale, including Racks Boutique and Cuffs, that filled the alley next to Bows & Arrows. The most exciting part about going to the sales Bows & Arrows puts on is the massive amount of clothes laid out and hung up on racks. It’s overwhelming but exciting at the same time, because you never know what you’ll find. I really appreciate B

When it comes to woman’s fashion over the last 100 years, there have been an immense number of changes. To the naked, untrained, or biased rolling eye one might say who really cares?  But if you are a diehard fashionista then you might want to tip that pretty little hat to the women who have paved the way before you. If you ask me, there really never needs to be an excuse to go see a fashion show. However, every once in a while there are several reasons why you should not miss one, and this is one of those circumstances.  The Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, along with the fashion students of The Art Institute California Sacramento, have joined forces to create a truly great event honoring bo

Sacramento fashion has grown at a rapid pace during the past few years. Boutiques, salons, fashion shows and local designers have exhibited their talent on the local and national fashion scenes. Creative interior and fashion designs created by Simone Vianna have resulted in unique collaborations. Models, designers, photographers and stylists enjoy collaborating with Vianna and look for her guidance when it comes to fashion. Originally from Baru, Brazil, the multilingual and multitalented Vianna has created a priceless reputation for herself as a leading creative designer, stylist and consultant in Sacramento. Besides being a talent coordinator for Sacramento Fashion Week, Vianna's tirel

Sacramento State's Student Fashion Association (SFA) recently held model castings for their April 12 fashion show. The castings took place on Feb. 22-23 at Sac State's University Union. Over 80 models attended the casting and two judging panels evaluated them.  Each model performed a short catwalk and posed for the judges. During Friday's casting three judges made notes for designers to review at a later date to help them select models for their showcase. Serving as a judge was Simone Vianna, fashion editor, wardrobe consultant and she also serves as a talent coordinator for Sacramento Fashion Week. Alongside Vianna was Mary Kawano owner of Krazy Mary's Boutique and Sugar Shack Boutique

If you missed Sacramento Fashion Week 2013, fear not. The Sacramento Press was on hand for Friday's Spring/Summer and Saturday's Fall/Winter Showcases, live blogging all of the action.  Friday night’s Spring/Summer Showcase highlighted some of the hottest trends in fashion, from the edgy separates of KingsTribe, to Maisha Baharait’s bold prints and the sultry sheer textiles of Nelli Rosh.  Here’s what some of Friday night's designers had to say about their collections: “Some of the biggest trends are very form fitting and flattering to the curves and shapes of a woman’s body, which is something that I play off of in my personal style,” said San Francisco designer Rebecca Cahua. “I love

It was Coco Chanel who once said fashion does not exist in dresses only. “Fashion is in the sky, in the street. Fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, and what is happening now.” Fashionistas young and old were in full force in the streets of downtown on Sunday evening, making their way to Mix Downtown, where love and support for local designers, retail shops, and all things chic was in the air and palpable. Sacramento Fashion Week — a week-long series of workshops, forums, parties, and runway shows that foster local talent — got underway the only way those in attendance knew best, in style. "I like to see the up and coming designers,” said Ashleigh Banks, a Fashion Week veteran

Last Sunday, situated among a lavish backdrop of flowers at the Capitol Rose Garden in downtown Sacramento an eclectic assembly of photographers, models, hair-stylists, and make-up artists gathered for a special photo-shoot. The theme for the shoot was “Day of the Dead”. The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday where family and friends pray for and remember friends and family members who have died. The celebration takes place November 1st and 2nd to coincide with the Catholic holidays of All Saints Day (November 1) and All Souls Day (November 2). In many American communities with Mexican residents, Day of the Dead celebrations are held that are very similar to those

Q: Have you ever seen someone walk into a room that you can tell has it all together, is happy with what they wear, how they look and their personality? They may not be perfect, but they are okay with how they are. I am not that person. I hate my body, I don't think I am funny and I never know what to say in groups. I always feel like the clothes I wear don't fit in with the clothes my co-workers wear. I know it sounds silly and immature, but I have self-confidence issues and I don't know how to fix them. A: I don't think it sounds silly and immature at all. I think a lot of people are dealing with the exact same feeling and I think that everyone deals with those feelings at some point

Summer is a great chance to rock new looks as the season’s fashion trends hit stores with full force. This means choices, and The Sacramento Press had to ask: Does Sacramento have its own sense of style? A variety of responses shows just how diverse Sacramento really is. Matt Roper, 27, KlickNation employee and resident of Sacramento, compared the city to a melting pot. “Totally. There’s such a mixture of different style, it’s like a (melting) pot,” Roper said. “There’s hipsters and rockers and hippies. There are a ton of different styles.” Roper said a blend of fashion gives Sacramento its edge, defining the city as representative of all looks. However, not everyone thinks Sacrament

Lily Ann Lam grew up in two worlds. Her Chinese parents instilled traditional Eastern values in her, while her upbringing in Sacramento exposed her to American culture. She said the mix comes together in her Midtown salon – Hanami, which opened March 1. Hanami (HAH-nah-me) is a Japanese word that describes the beauty of cherry blossoms, and Lam said it was a natural fit for a salon. “The cherry blossoms are the result of a process,” she said. “They’re beautiful for two weeks ... and that’s like hair. It goes through a process, and then it’s beautiful for a couple of weeks.” Hanami is the first salon for Lam, who has been styling hair professionally for three years. Before that, she put

Smart phones. E-readers. Netbooks. Mama sure does a lot of reading these days, but not too much of the paper-and-ink kind. Enter: Kidaround. It was as appealing in a tired mother’s hand as a latte and as likely to induce a welcome perk. Yes, you read that last line correctly, it was. Barbara Hennelly announced on Facebook last month that the November/December 2010 issue of Kidaround would be her last. After publishing the bimonthly magazine for five years, Hennelly decided that the financial stress finally was too much. The magazine was profitable, but cash flowed too slowly. Delays in collecting advertising revenues meant Hennelly scrambled to pay her print bills each issue. “I think

My name is Aaron Myers, I am the Sacramento area director of an arts organization called RAW:natural born artists. RAW showcases emerging/underground artists in film, fashion, music, art performing art, hair, makeup, photography and performing art. We do this on a local level through monthly multi-faceted arts showcases that showcase all of these forms of art together in one event. I'm writing to introduce myself and RAW to you! RAW is based in Southern California, but we currently operate in 6 cities across California and are launching in Sacramento for the first time in February! We are launching nationwide to an additional 21 cities as well. We'll be hosting our monthly showcases a

Sacramentans were given a taste of glamor and high fashion rarely seen in our city on Friday night. The 2009 Capital Fashion Awards were held at The Park Ultra Lounge, where the nightclub was transformed into a runway showing off fall collections for Sacramento's top designers. "There are so many other events for different genres but not any for fashion ... so we decided to do something different," said Richard Hallmarq, a local designer who coordinated the event along with six others from the local beauty and fashion industries. The group got together and chose 13 judges that work in the local fashion, beauty and media industries. The judges were given paper ballots with each category

  A dozen salons will compete in a six-week hair adventure which commences this Thursday and runs weekly through Sept. 3. Sactown Magazine and 100.5 The Zone present "Hair Wars: 2009," at The Park Ultra Lounge at 15th and L Streets. Each week, one of Sacramento's top salons will be competing on the runway. During last year's "Hair Wars: 2008," salon Rowena and Takashi reigned as champions. They will have an appearance during this year's Hair Wars on August 27. On July 30, the opening night, there will be a special appearance by Salon 701 with exclusive product gifts provided by PHYTO. Salon 701 will be competing with Taki Salon on the runway. The party will start at 9 p.m. with a runwa

Monette Flores, 27 Childcare worker Elk Grove resident Outside the All American Tattoo Festival, Monette Flores shows off her style, which she says is called "just plain me." Influenced by Suicide Girls, an online community celebrating alternative beauty and culture, Flores likes to dress in a style that is "crazy and colorful." She accessorizes herself with a "Living Dead Dolls" T-shirt, purple zebra-print pants, rhinestone-encrusted leather boots, a Kool-Aid purse, pink hair dye, pink glasses and pink body jewelry. "I got the rings as gifts," she said of her 10 colorful finger accessories. She has been collecting them since grade school. Flores scours thrift stores for vintage st

Avanni Briggs, 20 Starbucks employee Choreographer, dancer, singer South Sacramento resident When he's not dancing, Avanni Briggs shows his rebel style. This Sacramento dancer was recently in New York for a taping of BET's Wild Out Wednesday, a talent show for young people. "I don't like to look like anybody else," he said when asked where he gets his style. "I use my own imagination," he added. Briggs shops at Getta Clue in Downtown Plaza. "I get the clippers and get to work. Doing your own hair takes hours," he said of his unique hairstyle, which has an artistic design etched into each side. Briggs accessorizes himself in a white tank top, red-and-brown-embroidered Christian Dior b

Jenn Walker, 22 Sac State Student Sacramento Press Intern Natomas Resident Jenn Walker knows her vintage style. "I guess it would be from working in a clothing boutique for over four years," she replied when asked where she got her style. "I kind of just like recreating old looks and putting my own twist to it," she added. Walker accessorizes herself in Big Star jeans, a t-shirt from Crossroads Trading Co. at 2935 Arden Way, a tan leather vest, matching pumps, aviator-style sunglasses with brown tint, bracelets and a necklace. Brown highlights in Walker's hair complete her unique look.  

On a very exciting Sacramento night, Autumn Smith represented the city's style to the fullest – high-waist sailor shorts over the opaque black tights with a barely there tear that made it her own. Of course, the essential black boot with the necessary pea coat are excellent choices. The vintage floral top and the all-round headband make her one of the best-dressed.

Many of Sacramento's residents believe that they have few options when it comes to nightlife. The "sneak peek" fashion show this Saturday at the Distillery is an event to add to that list of things to do. Saturday, Feb. 7 will be a chance to see the latest pieces from four local designers' spring collections. The show was organized mainly by Chuck Taylor of L!fe crew and Noel C. Tavares of Faedrah clothing company. Both are Sacramento natives and current residents, and they have teamed up to bring a night of local designers. The list includes Agape, Martini Kisses and Amy Lola Marchiando. The show will also feature DJs spinning soulful hip-hop and a tribute to the late producer J Dilla,