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

What I Ate: BottleRock Napa 2019

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Fashion Blogger KatWalkSF, Amanda Weis and Antoni from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy

BottleRock Napa 2019

Every Memorial Day Weekend I pack my bags and head up to Napa for BottleRock. BottleRock is probably the only summer music festival where you can watch Morimoto break a world record on the culinary stage for slicing 100 pieces of 3.5 ounces of tuna from a 205-pound fish in 12 minutes and 49 seconds, spend $60 on a bottle of Decoy Rose (multiple times) and snag a selfie with Antoni from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.

But the driving force bringing me to Napa year after year is the food and the food at BottleRock Napa 2019 did NOT disappoint…even if it did leave me with an empty wallet.

Morimoto

Spicy Tuna Handrolls from Morimoto Napa at BottleRock 2019.

Spicy tuna handrolls from one of my favorite spots in Napa, Morimoto Napa. I could have easily had 5 of these, but at $14 a pop, only one was in my budget (the other was for a friend)!

JaM Cellars Frosé and Truly Hard Seltzer

Truly Hard Seltzer and Jam Cellars Frose at BottleRock Napa 2019

What’s a music festival without a cocktail?

Ad Hoc

A $60 bucket of fried chicken from Thomas Keller's Ad Hoc at BottleRock Napa.

This year is the first time Thomas Keller’s Yountville restaurant Ad Hoc has offered a bucket full of its moist yet crispy fried chicken. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh rosemary and salt this was a MAJOR highlight for me at BottleRock…

However, the famed Ad Hoc buttermilk fried chicken was one of the most expensive meals at the festival’s Culinary Garden at $60 a bucket!

Was it worth it?

100% YES

La Calenda

La Calenda carnitas tacos at BottleRock Napa

For a bit of a more affordable Thomas Keller experience (for bay area standards that is), we also hit up his new spot, La Calenda.

The Oaxacan cuisine offerings, which includes three tacos for $16 was also selling chips, guacamole, and salsa for another $16!

The elote (grilled sweet corn) from La Calenda was also a major hit for me, even if corn on the cob almost ALWAYS gets stuck in my teeth!

Check out more food posts here.

Memorable Memorial Day Sales

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Fashion blogger KatWalkSF wearing the BECCA® by Rebecca Virtue Black Magic One Piece Swimsuit at the Roosevelt Hotel pool. Memorable Memorial Day.

Let’s make this Memorial Day memorable and take advantage of some of the EPIC Memorial Day Sales! I’ve filtered through all the sales and only selected the best of the best to share – including the swimsuit I’m wearing above.

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Spend More, Save More – up to 40% off when you spend $500

Plus only KatWalkSF readers will receive a leather gift with the code MEM519.

I have been wearing the Andie crossbody bag nonstop and couldn’t love it more! It is a perfect size and the two front products are a total lifesaver for my phones. If you buy anything this weekend, make it this bag.  You will 100% have a memorable Memorial Day!

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Nordstrom

Half Yearly Sale – up to 50% off

Bloomingdale’s

The Big Brown Bag Sale – take an extra 20% off select sale and clearance items. My favorite Apparis Leopard-Print Faux-Fur Coat is 70% off right now!

Shopbop

Up to 40% off 5,000+ styles | more picks from this sale here

Net-A-Porter

Up to 50% off

Evereve

Spring Clearance/Sale – Up to 70% off –  including my favorite Spanx jeans, that just got marked down even more!

Abercrombie & Fitch

50% off throughout the store

Three Pieces of Jewelry for Single Ladies

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Where my single ladies at?

I know I’m not the only one out here struggling to get my jewelry on every time I get dressed. My long pointy nails and inability to ever be on time (insert me rushing with clammy hands) makes putting on jewelry a SERIOUS SINGLE LADY STRUGGLE.

Now I normally don’t mind being single (because I’ve been single for so long) and frankly, I enjoy being alone…until it is time to get ready and you can’t zip up my dress and get my jewelry on. Am I Right? Imagine me sitting on the ground totally defeated half dressed and sweaty.

My everyday jewelry used to consist of just layered rings and diamond studs in my ears until the team at Gorjana sent me a gift card to celebrate their San Francisco store opening. I’ve worn Gorjana pieces in the past and have always loved them, but struggled with the clasps on the pieces that I own. I always want to wear layers of necklaces, but the thought of struggling to put three necklaces on by myself would always stop me from trying to make it happen.

So the team at Gorjana sent me a $150 gift card and upon its arrival I immediately got on the website. I was beyond pleased to find several adjustable pieces on their website and promptly ordered them. These pieces arrived and to my delight easily went on to my wrist and neck without any struggle! Adjustable by Gorjana means no clasp, no fuss, and all the layered jewels without any single lady struggles!

So I present to you: Three Pieces of Jewelry for Single Ladies

KatWalkSF wearing the Gorjana Chloe Adjustable Necklace

Three Pieces of Jewelry for Single Ladies

1. Chloe Adjustable Necklace $75

Looking for the perfect versatile necklace? The Chloe Adjustable Necklace can be worn 7 different ways! The delicate chain features hammered discs and can be customized to wear as a long necklace, short necklace, wrapped necklace, lariat, choker, or even backward. Style as a solo statement or layer with other gold necklaces. I layered it with the Mosiac Necklace from Gorjana above. I love the style of the Mosiac Necklace, but the evil clasp makes it hard to put on solo.

2. Amara Adjustable Bracelet $65

This sparkling bracelet with baguette-cut details offers a touch of modern elegance with an adjustable closure. No clasp! This bracelet is SO easy to put on and shines standing alone or stacked.

3. Chloe Small Adjustable Bracelet $50

Delicate discs in their classic Chloe texture accent this adjustable piece. Perfect to wear alone or layer with your other jewels. This is from the same collection as the necklace (above) and pairs perfectly with the Amara bracelet.

Check out all of my favorite jewels here.

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Shop the Jewelry for Single Ladies Below:

The Amazon Wine Glass Holder Necklace + More – April Top Sellers

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KatWalkSF at Pebble Beach Food and Wine wearing a wine glass holder necklace.

  1. Amazon, Wine Glass Holder Necklace
  2. Gorjana, 5 Disc Choker Necklace. More from Gorjana here.
  3. American Eagle, Denim Mom Shorts. 25% off today!
  4. Who What Wear x Target, Elbow Sleeve V-Neck Slim Fit Button-Down Flowy Tiered Mini Dress. 20% off today + more on this dress here.
  5. Everlane, The Day Heel
  6. ASOS Design, Bandeau Pleated Column Maxi Dress
  7. Gorjana, Chloe Adjustable Necklace
  8. Spanx, Faux Leather Leggings
  9. AFRM via Nordstrom, Hazel Print Smocked Crepe Dress
  10. WAYF via Nordstrom, Ella Print Tank