FASHION ON THE SQUARE BLOG Founded in 2002, Fashion On The Square℠ (FOTS) is the largest outdoor fashion show on the West Coast. FOTS takes place in the heart of San Francisco on Union Square, a plaza of 2.6 acres. Union Square is one of the largest collections of department stores upscale boutiques, tourist trinket shops, art galleries, and salons in the United States. During the summer months Union Square receives more than 10,000 footprints a day from both local residents and tourists. Some of the surrounding stores include Bloomingdale’s, Barneys NY, Saks Fifth Avenue, Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Macy’s, Tiffany & Company, Gumps, Neiman Marcus and more. Email us! Youtube us! Visit us! Tumblr (3.0; @fashiononthesquare)http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ecaa4f6ce4c940c8ba215e0da3f4f155/tumblr_mn4gndFfpO1r0650io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">CALLING ALL DESIGNERS!<br/></span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">CALLING ALL DESIGNERS!<br/></span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">MARK YOUR CALENDARS</span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption"> & REGISTER FOR</span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">:<br/></span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">The 9th Annual </span></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">FOTS 2013 Avant-Garde Student and Alumni Designer Competition. </span></span></strong></p> <ul><li><strong><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">Information, registration, rules and details can be found here:</span></span></strong><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'></span><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" id="fbPhotoSnowliftCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption"> <a href="http://fots2013avantgarde.eventbrite.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://</span><span class="word_break"></span><span>fots2013avantgarde.eventbri</span><span class="word_break"></span>te.com/ </a></span></span><span class="fbPhotoTagList" id="fbPhotoSnowliftTagList"><span class="fcg"> </span></span></li> </ul><p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">……STOMP-IT-OUT! <br/></span></span></p> <p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">“Fashion On The Square is a Lifestyle”<br/></span></span></p> <p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">@fotspassion <br/></span></span></p> <p><span class="fbPhotosPhotoCaption" data-ft='{"type":45}'><span class="hasCaption">(pictured above: designer Joseph Domingo)<br/></span></span></p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/50947669663http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/50947669663Mon, 20 May 2013 20:14:01 -0400FOTSFOTS2013SFdesignersOaklanddesginavant-gardefashionfashion on the squaresan franciscoJoseph Domingofashion studentfashion alumnistudentBay Area<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/4c26379de752deaaa567b3ef8fefb338/tumblr_mmvpc1LNjz1r0650io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>How cute are these!?! Time to upgrade that white tee!</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is a Lifestyle!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/50562555815http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/50562555815Thu, 16 May 2013 02:43:13 -0400uniqlolulu guinesscute teesspring trendsfotssanfrancisco<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d9f586713b0ebe6191051e0e0b460acd/tumblr_mmuy0vLs8Z1r0650io1_500.jpg"/><br/> via IG: @mercedeshallen<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/01ea6749903e9c2fbf0d2de1761fa6ba/tumblr_mmuy0vLs8Z1r0650io2_500.jpg"/><br/> via Nylon Magazine<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e12041ae9ae92ca4ab6234e6bd0bffbe/tumblr_mmuy0vLs8Z1r0650io3_500.jpg"/><br/> via Nylon Magazine<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/19f58b1a0399da46ce4c8b4ec47e94cd/tumblr_mmuy0vLs8Z1r0650io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0126b1fea907158abf0c1bd7d80dce5e/tumblr_mmuy0vLs8Z1r0650io5_500.jpg"/><br/> via highsnobette<br/><br/> <img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/327bca002e97bc59e0b615395b41bed8/tumblr_mmuy0vLs8Z1r0650io6_500.jpg"/><br/> via highsnobette<br/><br/> <p><strong>NAIL ART OR ART ON NAILS?<br/></strong></p> <p><strong><br/></strong>Summer is gearing up to be a painterly one!</p> <p>Time to paint those canvases and go nail polish shopping!</p> <p>Which nail style would you hang on your wall?</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is a Lifestyle.”</p> <p>@fotspassion</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/50518858208http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/50518858208Wed, 15 May 2013 16:53:00 -0400FOTSSFFOTSSANFRANCISCOFASHIONnail artnailspaintnail polishessiechina glazeopi<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b33362704a038f4bd65248e9168c07e8/tumblr_mmivqmJaw91r0650io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/5dc95ecf2cd3de9b481a25b277a1e7a6/tumblr_mmivqmJaw91r0650io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/2ed7938e8608d135a47317c04de7a2bd/tumblr_mmivqmJaw91r0650io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/436bffb170574e0be2e78cf516a39901/tumblr_mmivqmJaw91r0650io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>MET GALA 2013: WORST DRESSED</p> <p>     Aside from the fact that neither of the top two looks seems to be coordinating with the theme, neither dress flatters their bodies. <br/>As for Miley and Madonna, yes its an over the top gala but these looks are more costumes than anything else.</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a ‘segment’ its a Life Style!” </p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/50001066030http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/50001066030Thu, 09 May 2013 04:32:46 -0400kim kardashianashley olsenmiley cyrusmadonnaMet Galaworst dressedFASHIONfotssanfrancisco<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d2314a1ed307b8b25cc97013d29b3f0b/tumblr_mmiuk0ioT41r0650io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/2df89af3926853150e689b26a67d47f5/tumblr_mmiuk0ioT41r0650io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a8d2275a45c7c6c4f5fa487731fe7d73/tumblr_mmiuk0ioT41r0650io4_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c366c7eaae32765941a91e44f9297a67/tumblr_mmiuk0ioT41r0650io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>MET GALA 2013: BEST DRESSED</p> <p>     These ladies killed it. They kept the theme in mind and managed to keep their looks original and still high fashion. Way to go!</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a ‘segment’ its a Life Style!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/50000377780http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/50000377780Thu, 09 May 2013 04:07:00 -0400anne hathawaykaty perrytaylor swiftsarah jessica parkerMet GalaBest DressedFashionfotssanfrancisco<p>May 6th marked the 46th annual Met Ball. The gala marks the  annual opening of the Metropolitans Fashion Exhibit. This year&#8217;s theme&#8230;.Punk Fashion. The Exhibit will be on display May 9th - August 14th, 2013. The gala is also considered the Red Carpet event of the year, and this year&#8217;s looks were no exception&#8230;.</p> <p>Check out following posts for our best and worst picks of the evening.</p> <p>&#8220;Fashion On The Square is not a &#8216;segment&#8217; its a Life Style!&#8221;</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/49995669658http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/49995669658Thu, 09 May 2013 01:47:00 -0400fotssanfranciscoFashionMet GalaNYCmetropolitan museum of art<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/917e053d6cc82d18eabbc12b4203a80f/tumblr_mlstlkhL9O1r0650io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Mark your calendars! The 9th annual Fashion On The Square takes place at the Intercontinental Hotel, SF on August 18th! Tickets go on sale May, 20th! To learn more and get your tickets go to: <a href="http://www.fashiononthesquare.com/" target="_blank"><a href="http://www.FashionOnTheSquare.com" target="_blank">www.FashionOnTheSquare.com</a></a></p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/48839526434http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/48839526434Thu, 25 Apr 2013 02:48:00 -0400fotssanfranciscoFOTS+the artsIntercontinental Hotel9th Annual<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/cb5e6d01a0a87b2e36e25a39a806cd16/tumblr_mlfy80VIz01r0650io2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/d3ed2e0b448b06140c7c9f5d72e30587/tumblr_mlfy80VIz01r0650io1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/709816d83c9bfbe5839c9ca20da9aee6/tumblr_mlfy80VIz01r0650io3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/fadb42c567351dc79fb5fbea48ef2433/tumblr_mlfy80VIz01r0650io4_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/da2bd2013646e705095e9e292eccffe7/tumblr_mlfy80VIz01r0650io5_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/27fe33a2204c772518054d8d12bd21ae/tumblr_mlfy80VIz01r0650io6_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Keep your outfit simple, and add a funky statement piece for a cool, polished look.</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a ‘segment’ its a Life Style!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/48266229756http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/48266229756Thu, 18 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400fotssanfranciscoStatement JewelrySpring TrendsBib necklaces<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ce58c59a79c90c0efb7df695e071faf9/tumblr_ml2r2xnwsL1r0650io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/4557b5d5325fccdb00d5030830e099c7/tumblr_ml2r2xnwsL1r0650io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/e79fe3ff1ac8484b9b0a613c84e21151/tumblr_ml2r2xnwsL1r0650io1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/ba82adb0a81ca0ad75a2b8a3841adb5a/tumblr_ml2r2xnwsL1r0650io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/b406d75f07aeb5be5bfe36259ce39909/tumblr_ml2r2xnwsL1r0650io5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Some of our Favorite looks from the 2013 New Yorkers for Children Gala!</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a ‘segment’ it’s a Life Style!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/47681790808http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/47681790808Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:56:57 -0400New Yorkers for Children 10th Anniversary GalafotssanfranciscoFashionEmmy RossumSelita E Banks<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/cf84d205647b28c9b761059678cdb781/tumblr_mkpt3jwmvj1r0650io1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/ae6181f6478b63ed865bb046802b6df2/tumblr_mkpt3jwmvj1r0650io2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/963da0c4af899d438bf2147d6df6d645/tumblr_mkpt3jwmvj1r0650io3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/1a3350cc246fd148700ca62503ca0756/tumblr_mkpt3jwmvj1r0650io4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/095903ce41e48232eb4dd6f7ac77ec4d/tumblr_mkpt3jwmvj1r0650io5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8acb892def4f6a5316382a47cc545656/tumblr_mkpt3jwmvj1r0650io6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>     FOTS alum, Mary Frances continues to impress with her amazing designs! How great are these bags!? Which one is your favorite?</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a ‘segment’ is not a Life Style!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/47087871445http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/47087871445Thu, 04 Apr 2013 01:11:43 -0400Mary FrancesfotssanfranciscoFOTS through the yearsoriginality<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/97fb9e615aad39dac35ee7e1a40b3c31/tumblr_mkcsp37KuL1r0650io1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d2d6d0bc9bd5e47f992ea8e03a6b1eba/tumblr_mkcsp37KuL1r0650io2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/f4a4d8f9cd8b86c327fa28d399d4c076/tumblr_mkcsp37KuL1r0650io3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>So its the Kid’s Choice Awards’ and Yes! You should dress fun and youthful…but also age appropriate no? I must say these ladies knocked it out the park! </p> <p>“Fashion on the square is not a ‘segment’ its a Life Style!”</p> <p>Photo Source: Elle.com</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/46483937353http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/46483937353Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:34:00 -04002013 KCAfotssanfranciscoSelena GomezVictoria JusticeJessica Alba<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0b0a976a19216deac8511bec541ae8f2/tumblr_mkcru9yPH21r0650io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Léonard Spring 2013.</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a ‘segment’ its a Life Style!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/46482631178http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/46482631178Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:15:00 -0400BeyonceLeonard Spring 2013Leaf PrintColor Blockingfotssanfrancisco<a href="http://events.sfgate.com/san_francisco_ca/events/show/313927043-spring-into-style-with-macys-and-lookmazing">LookMazing! Event at Macy's - Union Square</a>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/45892959492http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/45892959492Thu, 21 Mar 2013 00:16:34 -0400Macy'sUnion SquareFashionfotssanfranciscoLookMazing!<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/92e3ac76280f321a6b0adb252dcb3a72/tumblr_mjmt1jdaaH1r0650io3_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/325968b5038e748ccaaf21bc8cc3148d/tumblr_mjmt1jdaaH1r0650io2_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/96538a99280227451f8c36fde3e9bd28/tumblr_mjmt1jdaaH1r0650io1_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/0ec9133adde4e8bc098e4f7658adde72/tumblr_mjmt1jdaaH1r0650io4_250.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/775d0b65f4b3380bf262dc6dcafd9c0b/tumblr_mjmt1jdaaH1r0650io5_400.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Vintage fashion….because it’s the past that inspires the future! <3</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a ‘segment’ its a Life Style!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/45321838397http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/45321838397Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:44:00 -0400Vintage FashionInspirationFashionfotssanfrancisco<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/c41e694e5db5874ae0bbacb66a3c978e/tumblr_mja170FDC41r0650io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This bangle is fab! and super versatile! Pair it with a simple outfit to complete a look!</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a ‘segment’ its a Life Style!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/44769367586http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/44769367586Thu, 07 Mar 2013 01:11:24 -0500August babyStatement JewelryfotssanfranciscoFOTS is a LEO<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/3f19ed28daa48825b374e8702a295ac2/tumblr_miyelzYXaH1qgn23wo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/d977e5daed4a4bf05384e318d7c309a7/tumblr_miyelzYXaH1qgn23wo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Crushing on her style! <3</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a ‘segment’ its a Life Style!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/44251342651http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/44251342651Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:46:33 -0500Miroslava DumaPersonal StyleFashion forewardGlamourfotssanfrancisco<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a0c1c29606f33d8d4229625685127571/tumblr_mik11lfgI41r0650io1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>LOVE at first sight! <333</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a ‘segment’ its a Life Style!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/43625802205http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/43625802205Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:10:33 -0500Ralph LaurenSwirlsObsessedFashionfotssanfrancisco<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/8223a0066a8f1a9bedd27a885e3b8080/tumblr_mik0i7Z8EU1r0650io1_500.png"/><br/><br/><p>10 THINGS YOU JUST CAN’T DO WITH THE NEW POINTY NAILS</p> <p>1.Button up your skinny jeans.</p> <p>2.Write an email.</p> <p>3.Tickle a baby.</p> <p>4.Put contacts in.</p> <p>   Or take contacts out.</p> <p>   Or anything with contacts.</p> <p>5.Give a backrub.</p> <p>6.Slip on a pair of strappy sandals.</p> <p>7.Text.</p> <p>8.Hook a bra.</p> <p>9.Put on earings.</p> <p>10.And don’t even think about inserting a tampon. Yikes!</p> <p>BOTTOM LINE: “A red-carpet Do….a real-life Don’t!</p> <p>Source: Glamour-August 2011</p> <p>*I was reading through old magazines and it made me giggle…</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a ‘segment’ its a Life Style!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/43625036600http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/43625036600Wed, 20 Feb 2013 23:58:00 -0500Glamour MagazinefotssanfranciscoBeautyPointy Nails<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/74c312fa4f5acae4d5ffcd088fd3997d/tumblr_mi73volo1x1r0650io1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Katy Perry’s rule breaker officially on sale! Despite what the critics say, she looked stunning!</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a ‘segment’ its a Lifestyle!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/43061077196http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/43061077196Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:43:00 -0500Katy PerryRule BreakerGrammysfotssanfranciscoGucci<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/a0b32c93f45b07d892643de44fe65528/tumblr_mhuc48TEjK1r0650io1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Ahhhhhh so excited to see what’s in store for F/W 2013!!!!!!!!!</p> <p>“Fashion On The Square is not a “segment” its a Life Style!”</p>http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/42493967925http://fashiononthesquare.tumblr.com/post/42493967925Thu, 07 Feb 2013 03:12:08 -0500NY Fashion WeekF/W 2013fotssanfranciscoFashion