Ten Toe TV San Francisco

Santa Monica's Main Street

This neighborhood is my very favorite in all of the LA area—which is why I decided to make it my home!

Santa Monica is an awesome beach community, and it can often get swamped with tourists, especially near landmarks like Santa Monica Pier and the famous Third Street Promenade. But if you go just a mile south on Ocean Avenue you’ll hit downtown Santa Monica and all the great shops, restaurants, bars and more on Main Street.

Main Street has the best that Santa Monica has to offer—a laid-back vibe, ocean breezes, historical buildings and architechture combined with modern, urban touches. You won’t find any souvenir shops here, except for a few postcards at the local newsstand. Main Street is where the locals go for the hottest looks (Planet Blue), casual Californian lunches (Urth Caffe), an ice-cold pint (Finn McCool’s) or an upscale dining experience (Via Veneto).

Flying Beauticians

Hey Everyone – For this video segment I stopped by my pal Nonna Daron’s place.  Nonna, along with her mother, Polina, runs a shop called the Flying Beauticians that provide numerous skincare services.

Nonna is considered by many, including myself, as San Francisco’s master of the eyebrow.   Honestly, the first time Nonna did my eyebrows;  I felt I looked five years younger.  She is different from most professional waxers as she examines your face shape to determine the best eyebrow shape for you. 

When it comes to getting waxed, going to Nonna is painless.  Although I can’t say that I have utilized her waxing services for “down under”, she is touted to be amazing.  Among her many accolades, being called the “vagina designer” (pronounced with a Jersey accent) is one of her titles she is most proud of.  Make an appointment and find out why.

So anyway, check out my video with Nonna at www.tentoe.tv   Until next time…..here is to happy shopping and painless waxing!

Benefit Cosmetics

  Hey Everyone – For this piece I stopped by the Benefit Cosmetics counter on

Fillmore Street which is just a short walk from my house. Until I got there for the interview, I didn’t realize all the products and services this little oasis provides.

Benefit has always been one of my most favorite make-up lines.  It caters to what we girls want and need especially when it comes to its “Fake-it & Fix-it” make-up.  I was an early adopter of the “Fake-it & Fix-it” Eye Bright pencil and continue to use it to this day.   

Eye Bright pencil is my FIX for:

• Ridding myself of dark eye circles.  I apply it near the inner corner of my eye where my circles are the darkest.

Eye Bright pencil is my FAKE for:

• Opening my almond-shaped eyes.  I apply it to the inner rim of my lower eyelash.
• Making me appear more awake…especially when I am on-camera.

My other Benefit FAVS:

• Benetint – Liquid color for the cheeks and lips.  No need for additional blush or lipstick
• High Brow – Pale colored pencil that lifts the brow.  The lift without the LIFT.
• Moon Beam – Pale liquid make-up with a reflective quality.   Gives you the cheek bones you never had.

So anyway, check out my video at www.tentoe.tv and try to stop by the Benefit Cosmetics counter on Fillmore.  When you get there, ask for Joseph and tell him “Katie” sent you.   Until next time…..here is to happy shopping!

Paolo Shoes

Hey Everyone – For this video segment I stopped by my pal Paolo Iantorno’s shoe shop on Fillmore Street. I am digging on his “spats”, shoe covers that turn a dull pair of shoes into extraordinary boots. Not only does he carry women’s shoes but he also designs men’s shoes, handbags and accessories. Check out his “fruit boots” at either his Fillmore or Hayes Street Stores.

If you are a shoe-a-holic, such as myself, this is the place for you. Paolo’s shoes are known for their one-of-kind styles, exotics skins, bold colors and hand-craft quality. All of Paolo’s shoes are designed by Paolo himself, some even autographed, and hand-made in Italy.

And check out my video with Paolo at www.TenToe.tv   Until next time…..here is to happy shopping!

Blues Jean Bar

Hey Everyone – Katie here.  For this video segment I stopped at the Blues Jean Bar on Union Street.    This place is a jean Mecca with hundreds of different styles and labels of denim.  I thought I would help you parse through their vast array of dungarees with some tips I have learned as on-air stylist.   I call these denim tips my “Universal Flattering Truths of Jeans”.  Generally, no matter what your body type is these universal truths will work for you.  Once you know what looks good on you, you will know what to buy.

The Details of Your Jeans –

Back Pockets that are larger/wider in size and sit close to the center seam will narrow your rump.  While jeans with back flap pockets will plump your rump. 

 

Contrast Stitching on the outside of your jeans’ legs can slim making your legs appear longer.

Jeans Without Whiskering look best.  The whisker detail makes your jeans appear like they are too tight even when they aren’t!

The Cut of Your Jeans –

Wide Leg jeans slim your legs as they take the visual emphasis off your thighs while slim fit jeans, although they are all the fashion rage, can accentuate your hips and thighs and are not flattering on most body types.

Medium-Rise jeans conceal your tummy and rests on your natural waistline effectively ‘body balancing” you.  For most of us it is best to stay away from low-rise jeans as they can create the dreaded “muffin-top” effect (i.e. your belly fat rolls over the top of your jeans), accentuate your hips and make your legs appear short.

The Length of Your Jeans –

Longer Legged jeans make you appear taller – just remember to add a heel so you don’t trip over yourself.  On the contrary, crop jeans can make your legs appear short and stocky.

The Rinse of Your Jeans –

All-Over Dark Rinsed jeans have a slimming effect.  Steer clear from jeans that are spot faded on the thighs or rump.   This denim treatment will make those body parts appear fuller than they are.

 

The Size of Your Jeans –

Half Size Larger jeans, like boyfriend jeans or relaxed jeans will make you look two sizes smaller.  Vanity sized jeans that are too tight might be good for your ego but they aren’t good for your look!

The Stretch of Your Jeans -

Less Stretch is best.  Just enough lycra, like 2%, reshapes, slims and smoothes you while retaining the original shape of your jean.    Too much stretch can give you the dreaded “sausage” effect (i.e. your body looks squeezed into your jeans).

                        

So anyway, check out my video at Blues Jean Bar at www.TenToe.tv.   Until next time…..here is to happy shopping!

Choosing the Perfect "First Date" Clothes

Join the Ten Toe TV style expert, Katie Rice Jones, as she shows us some perfect outfits to wear on a first date.  Whether you're going to a ball game, romantic dinner, concert or other date, Katie has the look for you. 

To see the full video of Katie, click here.