midnight hour...

the jana kos fall/winter collection trunk show is slowly approaching...have you booked your personal private appointment?

october 28 - november 9

redwood shores, ca

more pics of the upcoming fall/winter jana kos collection trunk show

color group three - midnight hour...
you won't wait till midnight to wear these fun separates! in this upbeat group we feature plush and casual midnight navy pieces combined with vibrant chartreuse and kiwi...
dreamy...moody...jacquards filter the colors in unique ways...stretch indigo denim comes in a side button jean and updated shirt jacket...even the festive border skirt takes on new appeal in navy ground with chartreuse patterning...relax in stretch pants, soft sweaters and cotton shirtings...
don't let the stormy days of winter make you blue...
jana kos

polished reflections...

jana kos fall/winter collection trunk show

october 28 - november 9

by appointment only

redwood shores, ca

color group two - polished reflections

gray is the new black...so you would think from the fashion press and runway coverage...however you will not see any dull...mannish suiting in this group...feminine drape melange in charcoal has a fluid and graceful elegance...regal amethyst purple accents in leather, jacquard and silk make every outfit front page worthy...sequence patterned stretch jeans...snow leopard coat and mini and all the top trends of the season featured in one group...
jana kos

poetic celebration...

the fall/winter jana kos collection will be shown in redwood shores, ca in just three weeks...
have you booked your appointment?

jana kos fall/winter collection trunk show

october 28 thru november 9

by personal appointment

let me know when you would like to come by...and if you are not able...lucky you...can still order through me...

thought i would show you some of the beautiful pieces that will be shown...

color group one - poetic celebration
get ready to celebrate this season with jewel tone colors, sophisticated black dressing and incredible textures. the season opens with sculpted crepe suiting fit for any special occasion. silk shantung in magenta, emerald satin check, and a variety of multi color patterns all combine in fresh and sophisticated looks for day-to-evening. raven black couture jacquard in your favorite cocoon coat and cropped suiting add drama to every fall wardrobe. we introduce wonderful new knits as well as new colors of our favorite fall pieces such as: cashmere cascade twinset in fuchsia, silk jersey in teal (iris and red in other color groups) and due silky in 5 new colors...
jana kos

men's corner: the best in blazers...

a good navy blazer should be a staple in every man's wardrobe, and in theory, is a rather uncomplicated item of clothing...however, to look your best, a man's blazer should be in the richest shade of navy blue possible...and it goes without saying...should be properly fit...

*generally blazers are more casual than suits and so you have more freedom with fit...since they are frequently layered over other items, a bit more room may be required...if plans are to wear your blazer over a sweater, be sure to take the sweater along when trying on various styles and cuts...

*sleeve length should leave room for about a quarter inch of shirt cuff to show...

*single vents are great if you want a slim profile and do not plan to layer...double vents give more room around the hips and are better for layering...

blazers are one of the most versatile items in a man's wardrobe - they look great with khakis and a tie....when paired with wool trousers and dress shoes....or worn with a collared shirt and dark jeans for dinner on the weekend...

top five shoe trends for fall 09

instyle.com has released the top five shoe trends for fall 09 (drum roll please...)

animal prints - check! (i must admit i have several pairs in this category...including the lovely stuart weitzman pic below...
heavy hardware - check!
extreme platforms - check!
exotic skins - not yet
day-to-night flats - check!

be sure to check out the lovely 53 photos that instyle.com has posted for some great ideas (with a wide range of prices)

still not sure if i am going to get a pair of shoes in exotic skins...but as i'm sure all my friends will attest to...the other categories are fully covered...well...maybe not fully...that would mean that i don't need anymore shoes... =)

and a girl could always use a new pair of shoes...

which shoe trend are you most excited about?

tie one on...

when it comes to scarves...i divide women into two categories...those who know how to wear scarves...and those who don't...for much of my adult life...i was one of the women who didn't...and then i decided to transform myself into one of the women who did...

try it...and see how it makes you feel...

i often tell my clients...this is one of the easiest ways to update an old outfit...or to add color to an outfit...

add a silk scarf to your regular blazer...or...tie one casually onto the side of your purse or your briefcase...(that style was started by babe paley...the wife of cbs owner bill paley...she took hers off and tied it to her handbag, photographers snapped the scene, and within weeks everyone was doing it.)

would you like to feel like grace kelly in the movie to catch a thief? my girlfriend seems to have grasped this moment...and lives it...tie a scarf on your head...don your biggest sunglasses...drive with the top down...and let passersby wonder, "who was that woman?"

the best silk scarves are...of course...from hermes...and they cost upwards of $300...but type the word "hermes" into the search function of ebay...and you'll be delighted at what comes up...

so are you a woman who does wear scarves? what is your favorite way?

men's corner: the art of mixing & matching...

pattern combining is an elusive science to some...and to others...it is pure art...
depending on how you look at it...there is really no scientific method for determining the perfect jacket, shirt, and tie combinations...

the following are a few guidelines to help steer you in the right direction...

if you are going to wear different patterns together...vary their sizes...
for example:
if your have a shirt with a fine pattern, you can go for a bolder-patterned tie
if your shirt is bold, go for a finer-patterned tie...
think of your basic ying and yang...

monochromatic always works...wearing a variety of shades from the same palette looks confident and expensive...think regis philbin...

a few rules to go by...
make sure everything you are wearing belongs in the same season...
for example:
a cashmere sweater looks smart under a wool sport coat...
a cotton oxford does well under a khaki blazer...
a thick wool sweater under a linen blazer...well...just looks odd...don't do it!

see pics below for inspiration...and as always...if you are needing some assistance...i can help!!

two patterns

3 patterns (could easily add a patterned pocket square to make 4 patterns) simply tre chic

monochromatic