Bay Area fashion blogger Carlina Harris of Allergic to Vanilla is known for a whimsical-yet-chic approach to dressing for everything from work (bow-tie anyone?) to wine country. From prints to repeated patterns to borrowed-from-the-boys, she’s just one example of why San Francisco has become known for its diverse mix of successful bloggers (just read this cover story on San Francisco fashion bloggers).
On August 7, Harris, a content manager for a fashion-based social gaming company, hosts “Mad About Fashion” at Bloomingdale’s, during which she’ll share a fashion presentation of looks she personally styled to reflect her favorite trends for fall.
With a “pretty punk” approach leading the aesthetic, Harris promises a mix of some of her favorite elements for fall: Think trademark prints and patterns; spikes and studs; and moto-chic elements in the form of colored leather perfect for San Francisco’s famous layering.
These contrasting elements will be familiar to fans of Allergic to Vanilla. “I like to have fun with fashion, but it’s hard to describe my style because every day I switch it up,” Harris told us. “It’s always evolving, always fun, yet elegant.”
Guests (an RSVP is required) will be able to groove to music from DJ Karavaggio and sip on cocktails while Carlina gives the low-down.