Pride 2019 Style – Make a Statement + Celebrate

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Pride 2019 Style, KatWalkSF wear the Trina Turk Shangri La Honolulu Cotton Midi Dress.

Snag this exact dress from Trina Turk on sale here.

Pride 2019 Style

Pride Month is here!

Whether you plan on purchasing the apparel and accessories below because you want to support a cause or charity or you just hope to add some statement-making color to your wardrobe, you can wear any of these selects all year round — and you should!

Here are a few pride 2019 style highlights:

Express is donating 25 percent of the net income from its first-ever Love Unites line to GLAAD, with a minimum donation of $100,000

Converse relaunched its series of LGBTQ+ shoes (if you recall, Miley Cyrus collaborated with the popular shoe label in 2018). Needless to say, the kicks are as sparkly and unmissable as ever, with a retro feel.

DIFF Eyewear x JVN. Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness has teamed up with DIFF Charitable Eyewear for Pride Month to design an oversized aviator frame, called Tosca, in four colors, including a rainbow gradient. For every one sold, DIFF donates a pair of reading glasses to someone in need.

De’longhi Eletta Review + $2,000 Value Giveaway

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De' longhi Eletta Cappucino Top with Latte Crema System

Coffee or Tea?

If your answer is tea, then this is not the post for you.

If your answer is coffee, then this is 100% the post for you.

De’longhi Eletta Review

With 13 adjustable settings, the De’longhi Eletta Cappuccino Top Fully Automatic Espresso/Cappuccino Machine prepares the perfect cappuccino, caffe latte, macchiato, hot chocolate, and more from simple dedicated buttons. For coffee and espresso,  the 13 grind settings, 5 strength settings, and 4 coffee temperatures really dial things in to match your preference. The actively heated cup warming surface and the ability to have the machine turn on automatically are MAJOR game changers. The machine can be waiting and ready to go for you with pre-heated cups! Wow wow wow! The milk carafe makes milk-based drinks easy – and with adjustable froth, they are customizable so you get the right level of froth for the drink you are making.

Now I’m no barista, but this machine has seriously upped the coffee game in my apartment. Maybe one day my dating life will steam up and I can show someone other than my cousin my fancy barista skills…

Anywho, here are some of my favorite parts of the De’longhi Eletta:

  • The LatteCrema System that lets you design your cappuccino or latte in just one touch, with dense, rich, long-lasting foam in every cup
  • Detachable, integrated milk carafe with auto-clean function
  • Features a unique Milk Menu, providing flat white, hot milk
  • Two separate heating elements for cappuccino preparation and milk preparation ensures perfect temperature and measurement
  • The removable reservoir offers flexibility and convenience as it can be brought directly to the water source
  • Integrated burr grinder with 13 adjustable settings and tubeless technology for maximum freshness, flavor, and aroma
  • 67 oz. water capacity
  • Digital, one-touch control panel
  • Energy-saving automatic shut off

Isn’t she beautiful?

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Fashion blogger KatWalkSF with the Delonghi Eletta Cappucino Top

Baublebar x Off My Case iPhone Case with a Cappucino

Delonghi Eletta Cappucino Top with Latte Crema System

Let’s give this machine away!

Are you ready to win?

Step One: Follow @katwalksf and @delonghi.na on Instagram

Step Two: Leave a comment on this blog post telling me the exact coffee drink you would create with this oh-so-fancy machine

BONUS: Share this post on any social media platforms and tag @katwalksf and @delonghi.na

Winners will be selected 6.25.19 at 8 pm PST.

KatWalkSF wtih a cappucino from the Delonghi Eletta Cappucino Top with Latte Crema System

This post is sponsored by De’ longhi. All opinions expressed are my own.

Glamsquad Brings Beauty to Your Home and Makeup Drawer

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Glamsquad Makeup Take a Tint lip balm

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Glamsquad Makeup

My favorite on-demand beauty app company Glamsquad has launched its own line of makeup last week and I am HERE for it.

The simplicity of the Glamsquad Makeup line was the number one draw for me. There is no need to watch hours of Youtube tutorials to learn how to use the products or spend hours trying to determine your right shade. It’s buildable, blendable and blissfully basic. The carefully curated selection of four hero products includes a setting spray, tinted lip balm, highlighter, and primer. The collection is well priced with everything under $30 ($22-$28) and is cruelty-free and free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and mineral oil.

Additionally, being able to purchase the makeup that your artist used after your glam session is a MAJOR draw for me. I almost always take a photo of the product they use on me and almost always forget to include the color or another important detail, so I never actually buy the product I loved. These products can be purchased on the Glamsquad site and at select CVS stores.

Glamsquad Makeup Take a Tint lip balm

Take a Tint – Lip Balm (tint of blush)

AH-MAZING SETTING & HYDRATING MIST

Ah-Mazing Setting and Hydrating Mist

Blogger KatWalkSF with the Glamsquad Makeup Ah-mazing setting & hydrating spray.

Fashion Blogger KatWalkSF with full glam care of Glamsquad Makeup.

The finished look…

and all my favorite beauty products are always linked here.

What I Wore:

Jacket: Old Navy, Distressed Denim Jacket for Women

Bathingsuit: ASOS, Elastic Bandage Swimsuit (neon green)

Jeans: Old Navy, High-Rise Secret-Slim Pockets Button-Fly Rockstar Raw-Edge Ankle Jeans for Women

Shoes: Gucci, Brixton Leather Loafer

The AFRM Hazel Print Smocked Crepe Dress and May Top Sellers

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Fashion blogger KatWalkSF in the AFRM Hazel Print Smocked Crepe Dress from Nordstrom.

1. AFRM via Nordstrom, Hazel Print Smocked Crepe Dress

2. Becca by Rebecca Virtue, Black Magic One Piece Swimsuit | on sale plus an extra 25% off

3. Birkenstock, Arizona Slide Sandal – full blog post review here.

4. Reformation via Nordstrom, Lou Midi Dress

5. Spanx via Evereve, Distressed Denim Legging

6. Topshop via Nordstrom, Soft Lounge Hooded Sweatshirt

7. Corey Lynn Carlter, Giraffe Tunic Dress

8. M. Gemi, The Palestra – full blog post review here.

9. Coach, Signature Rexy Logo Hooded Sweatshirt

10. APL, TechLoom Pro mesh sneakers

 

The SF Rent the Runway Flagship Store + RTR Unlimited

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– Rent the Runway customers are reporting horror stories of canceled dress deliveries and customer service breakdowns

– Rent the Runway Executive Stepping Down After Delivery Failures Spark Customer Backlash

The exterior and sign of the SF Rent the Runway Flagship Store

Say hello to the SF Rent the Runway Flagship Store!

This is the Largest RTR store to date and conveniently located in the heart of union square (two doors down from the big Banana Republic store). If you look up you will find Rent the Runway signage, but it does not have a street entrance. Look for the office building at 228 Grant Street, between Sutter and Post Street and you are there! Head up to the second floor and find more than 8,000 square feet of fashion. The store is two floors, with more than 3,000 pieces of clothing and accessories and more than 20 fitting rooms. Highlights for me included the work and lounge spaces with free WiFI, self-service check-out, and drop-off stations (because I’m always in a rush) and the instant service pick-up window.

Now let’s chat about RTR Unlimited

I just joined and I’m pretty sure that this is going to be a serious game changer for me.
How it works?
You select 4 styles (either online or at one of the five stores). I have the 4 style membership, but you can upgrade to additional styles. Keep your 4 styles as long as you want and exchange them at any time. Choose from any combination of dresses, clothing, and accessories. RTR Unlimited members have access to just about everything on the site, some exclusions may apply.

When you’re ready for something new, return 1, 2, 3 or all of your items using the prepaid UPS return label provided, and they’ll notify you when it’s time to select your next shipment. While selecting new items, you will also have the option to add Extra Spots to your Unlimited plan…and I pretty much feel like I’m on that path because I want EVERYTHING.

Once you confirm your RTR Unlimited shipment, it will take one business day to process before your order is shipped.

If you have an item at home you really love, you can use an exclusive members-only discount to purchase it for a fraction of the retail price. Once you do, a spot opens up for something new. In addition to the membership items on rotation, you also will have a 25% discount on RTR Reserve rentals.

You can pause your membership or cancel your next auto-renewal anytime.

Now for the answer to the most important question:

What happens if I lose or damage an RTR Unlimited piece? 

Because we all know that the chances of me losing or damaging is high.

Your membership fee includes insurance for minor mishaps and general wear and tear.

Significant damage, lost pieces and theft are not covered. In those cases, you will be charged the price to purchase the piece using your members-only discount. In the event that the style is not available to purchase, the charge will be for the full retail price, plus applicable tax.

So it looks like you should be EXTRA careful with you RTR Unlimited pieces! I chose 2 handbags today and as I was checking out they told me that each bag has a dust bag in it and if I lose the dust bag an extra $35 will be billed to my account!

Let’s tour the SF Rent the Runway Flagship Store

A wall of dresses at the SF Rent the Runway Flagship Store

The purse wall at the SF Rent the Runway Flagship Store

The beauty bar at the The purse wall at the SF Rent the Runway Flagship Store

Grabbing a dress right before a night out?

Hit up the beauty bar exclusively featuring (my favorite) Dyson hair care technology and Juice Beauty skincare products to make getting ready on-the-go even easier!

Complimentary coffee bar with refreshments provided by Bluestone Lane at the SF Rent the Runway Flagship Store

Snag a complimentary cup of coffee with refreshments provided by Bluestone Lane and the SF Rent the Runway Flagship Store.

The lounge area of the SF Rent the Runway Flagship Store

Fire up your laptop and take advantage of the free WiFi and comfy lounge area while you shop.

The purse wall at the SF Rent the Runway Flagship Store

Ready to rock RTR Unlimited with me?

If the answer is yes (and I hope it is because this membership is WILD), use my code: RTRKAT for $50 off of your first two months of RTR Unlimited for a total discount of $100.

What I’m snagging with my RTR Unlimited membership