Fashion & Style - Ranch & Coast

Time To Reboot Get a jumpstart on fall with a gorgeous pair of boots — or a few. There’s something for every taste with styles varying from plain to patent to patterned, and heights ranging from short ankle booties to knee-highs and everything in between. Here are a few local beauties. — Mia Stefanko, photography by Vincent Knakal Black patent leather stiletto pointed-toe tall boot from Valentino at South Coast Plaza, crème ribbed Tessuto Plaza tall boot with textured copper heel from Sergio Rossi at South Coast Plaza, and Nora Haron orange tall suede paisley boot from The Shoe Lounge in Fairbanks Ranch Left to right: Chocolate brown leather logo tall boot from Louis Vuitton at Fashion Valley, Matisse Artie wrinkled chocolate leather tall boot from Madison Leather & Luggage in Flower Hill Promenade, Nora Haron rust suede ankle boot from The Shoe Lounge in Fairbanks Ranch, and Matisse cognac bootie from Cedros Soles in Solana Beach Irregular Choice animal attraction bootie from Jade Shoes in Del Mar Highlands Shopping Center, ruby patent leather ankle boot from Louis Vuitton in Fashion Valley, Amalfi by Rangoni black leather mid-boot from Rangoni in La Jolla, and black leather pull-on tall boot with Swarovski crystal-detailed heel from Valentino at South Coast Plaza Well In Hand While it might not be snowing in San Diego, gloves receive a warm welcome this fall. Options abound with styles appearing in soft knits, metallic and glossy leather, or with fur trim — so there’s no excuse for being caught empty-handed. — Mia Stefanko, photo by Vincent Knakal (Counterclockwise from top right): Ciré chocolate leather glove and Echo Design copper leather glove from Madison Leather & Luggage in Flower Hill Promenade; Echo Design soft knitted long glove in camel and in black from Cedros Soles in Solana Beach; Parkhurst black knitted glove with gray fur trim, Quirinus black leather glove with black fur trim, and Ciré brown leather men’s glove from Madison Leather & Luggage Alka Tolani Holiday Bazaar On Saturday, November 10, from 10:30am-3pm, Canyon Crest Academy Foundation presents a fundraising Holiday Bazaar at Star of India Restaurant in Carmel Valley. This one-day shopping extravaganza will offer incredible savings of up to 70 percent off major designer brands including Juicy Couture, Rock & Republic, True Religion, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and more. Other tempting items include Tolani Collection scarves by Alka Tolani (as seen on Jessica Alba), Golden Treasures fine jewelry, Susan Booth jewelry, baked goods, holiday treats, decorative accessories, and candles, to name but a few. Admission is free. (www.canyoncrestfoundation.org) — Jane Shiomi
		Big Top Bag An authentic piece of Cirque du Soleil can be given this holiday season — the limited-edition Big Top Messegner Bag is made of canvas cut from one of Cirque du Soleil’s big-top tents, giving new meaning to the term "reduce, reuse, and recycle." The bag may even have surface marks, which reflect the long life of the canvas and the worldwide journey it has experienced. (www.cirquedusoleil.com) — Jane Shiomi

		Joyous Jewelry With a name like Joy Honey, it’s no wonder that she’s creative. Honey came to San Diego two years ago, bringing her eclectic jewelry designs that meld her vintage inspiration and love for mixing different mediums into her designs. Honey finds most of her materials by scouring antique stores and vintage shops for unique, one-of-a-kind pieces including brooches, jewels, and pearls. She then hand makes each unique piece featuring semi-precious stones, sterling silver, and/or gold. The line, called Honey Pieces, is available at Tatiana in Del Mar. Featured here is a multi-strand pearl and crystal necklace embellished with a vintage pearl and crystal brooch. In the New Year Honey will launch Dipped in Honey, a high-end line. (858/481-3284, www.tatianadelmar.com) — Mia Stefanko

		Fit For A Queen Jonquil by Diane Samandi’s latest sensuous gowns and robes have landed at Jolie Femme Boutique in Del Mar Plaza just in time for the holidays. Samandi is known for her elegant, romantic, and vintage-inspired garments that evoke the glamour of old Hollywood. The luxurious set featured here is a satin copper nightgown with coordinating chocolate velour robe with satin trim. Owned and operated by Sheree Clock, Jolie Femme also offers complimentary alternations so that all purchases — from lingerie and sleepwear to loungewear, corsets, and bodyshapers/slimmers — are sure to be a perfect fit. (858/792-1222, www.joliefemmeboutique.com) — Jane Shiomi

		Stacie Irvine Tall Order Frustrated that she couldn’t find jeans long enough for her nearly six-foot frame, Rancho Santa Fe resident Stacie Irvine decided to design them herself. The Charlie M. Collection was born. Named after its investor, the Irvine-based company combines unique styling, fabrics, and fit focusing on the tall woman. Irvine says trends this year include trouser styles, although skinny is still in. And much to the relief of the more "mature" woman, a higher rise is replacing the how-low-can-you-go look. Denim is also dressing up. The Charlie M. Collection offers unusual fabrics such as denim with linen, bamboo, and cashmere, or, for a fun look, gleaming gold and silver. Even though Charlie M. specializes in the tall woman, the company has options for just about everyone. Prices range from $160 to $300, and $250 to $1,000 for custom jeans. The Charlie M. Collection is available through trunk shows, special events, and at The Rare Earth and TRE boutiques locally. (949/748-1070, www.charliemcollection.com) — Andrea Naversen