HAUTE AMBASSADOR Events About Town
Willie L. Brown, Jr., dapper in red
Aubrey Brewster, a bon vivant and man-abouttown, is a. product of his environment. His affinity for cooking, fashion, and entertaining was inherited from summer vacations shared in Charleston, West Virginia with his southern belle model-turned-hostess grandmother. It should come with no surprise that Brewster followed in his grandmother’s footsteps, with an inherent talent for hosting legendary parties. He is often listed among San Francisco’s best dressed. Aubrey is a San Francisco native, traveler, and food and lifestyle blogger (aubreyabouttown. com). He resides in San Francisco with his husband, Edward. Aubrey can be found enjoying afternoons lunching with friends at Neiman Marcus and some of San Francisco’s favorite haunts when not hosting or attending events.
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MY MOST FASHIONABLE FRIENDS BY AUBREY BREWSTER
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Y AFFINITY FOR FASHION GOES BACK TO MY childhood in San Francisco. I remember saving up the money earned from a summer job when I was 15 years old for a white Claude Montana jacket. If you ask me, I was a sensation when school resumed in September; or that’s how I like to remember it. And thinking I was all the rave in my “new wave” Esprit fashions, I’d buy by the bagsful at the Esprit outlet way out on 16th and Illinois Streets in San Francisco. Do you remember those cute drawstring shopping bags that were just as important to “the look” as the clothes? I loved those! My taste in designers may have refined and increased in coin since those days, but the passion remains the same: the need to express oneself and be confident in oneself, all the while stepping to the rhythm of one’s own spirit.
With that said, a good rule of thumb for one’s personal fashion is to have a few helpful guidelines. Curate some basic pieces for your wardrobe. Whether it’s the perfect black dress or a tailored suit, simple beige pumps or a neutral designer sneaker, having wardrobe basics that one can build on is a must. Always have one bold statement piece to set your look: a conversational coat, a bold print trouser, or a pair of unusual shoes. This strong focus piece will make you a standout. And posture, posture, posture! Sit up straight. Nothing ruins a confident appearance more than a slouch. Keep tidy. With spring here and summer just around the corner (and with some of us that sport them year around), the issue of those unsightly black scuff marks on the white soles of our designer shoes are prevalent. But help is here! I could not recommend these little miracles enough: Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. These little miracle workers are small, white, single-use (I get a couple uses out of one) foam sponges. Dampen with water and scrub gently. The scuff marks just disappear. They are available wherever cleaning supplies are sold. Lastly, dress for the occasion! To quote Emmy awardwinner RuPaul, “We’re all born naked, and the rest is drag.” Some of the city’s most iconic style influencers whom I’m delighted to call friends represent this passion and flair for fashion.
PHOTO CREDITS: © DREW ALTIZER PHOTOGRAPHY
Aubrey Brewster and former San Francisco Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr.
