Yoga Source

Annie Appleby, Founder and CEO of YogaForce, is a friend of mine and The Carrie Source. We featured her very cool company YogaForce last year, where Annie is quite the influencer with regard to everything yoga, health and wellness. A self-confessed fashionista, Annie is sharing her coveted spots in Burlingame, an affluent suburb south of San Francisco near Silicon Valley. In her words, here is Annie’s guide to glam on Burlingame Avenue where you just may catch her with her dog Madison- named after another street she likes to shop on- in full downward dog pose. Yes…both of them.

Encore For couture clothes I like to get deals here. Call it a throwback from my days working with stylists at Paramount Pictures- who knows- but I love these classic clothes! This is my go-to shop for designers like Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Vintage Fendi Furs and more. Faride Kazemi has impeccable taste and will be honest with you, even if it isn’t the right fit, she’ll let you know. www.encoretoo.com

Topper If you’re in the mood for a a shiny bauble- let your boyfriend go to Tiffany’s for something major– check out these goodies where this family owned store features an extensive collection of bridal and fashion jewelry and is very knowledgable about their sparklers. www.topperjewelers.com

Blooming Vase Did someone say flowers? A perfect place to go for a hostess gift, owner Susie Costello is a rock star among flowers where her beautiful stems- such as tropical and exotic arrangements- and home decor items are reasonably priced. www.bloomingvase.com

UK Hair When I was a hair model in Beverly Hills I represented Fred Segal, Hiroshi and Christophe…but I have never received a better cut than with Phoenix at UK Hair. She does great color as well…and all of my friends go there too.  www.uk-hair.com

Trina Turk A quintessential California girl, Turk opened her first Northern California outpost in Burlingame in 2009. Inspired by the Golden State’s multi-cultural mix, creativity and craftsmanship, Turk’s love of vintage 1960’s and 1970’s is reflected in her contemporary line of bold signature prints and dynamic colors. www.trinaturk.com

Kate Spade With existing locations in San Francisco and Stanford Shopping Center, the Madison Avenue retailer- with over 80 retail shops and outlet stores across the United States- has a newly minted space smack in the middle of both. So convenient. www.katespade.com

The Podolls The San Francisco-based handcrafted brand with an eye towards sustainable fashion opened its first brick and mortar last October. They carry their own line in addition to a few local designers, such as Marisa Haskell jewelry and Micaela Greg sweaters. www.thepodolls.com

The Plant Organic Cafe Delicious, healthy local organic food made easy and affordable. The menu is diverse, comprised largely of contemporary California cuisine and Asian inspired flavors. A great pit-stop for refueling on salads, sandwiches, juices and smoothies, or perhaps pastries and blue bottle coffee for a little boost during your shopping escapade. www.theplantcafe.com

Annie Appleby was one of the first movers in the yoga industry. She began taking yoga on the lot of Paramount Pictures in Hollywood in the late 1980’s and started teaching privately in 1997 after founding YogaForce in 1995. She developed and patented an Alignment Mat for all floor exercise in 2005. As a skin cancer survivor and advocate, Annie has worked with companies like Johnson & Johnson and The Skin Cancer Foundation, and is a Spokesperson for The American Academy of Dermatology. As a health and yoga expert, Annie has also worked with MTV. She appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno in connection with YogaForce and MTV Power Yoga a few years ago. Annie’s patented YogaForce A-Line Mat has been profiled in The San Francisco Chronicle, The WSJ, The New York Times and TIME. She launched her clothing line at over 150 stores and her mats are featured on Amazon.com, HSN.com, and will be on Sportsauthority.com any minute. For more information check out: www.yogaforce.com