Appliques Gone Rad: Nicacelly

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We’ve been big fans of Nicacelly apparel since first stumbling across the label from San Francisco designer Nicole Markoff at RAG Co-Op four years ago.

We’re doubly impressed by Markoff’s ability to make floral appliques look edgy in a street-inspired urban way and her consistent use of bold hues and graphics to amp up the otherwise casual look of her gear.

But what seriously gets us every time is the fit. Markoff knows how to create pieces that flatter in subtle ways through the gentle flair of a shirt at the hips, the wrap-styling of a top or the careful placement of an obi belt.

Want to see Nicacelly’s designs in person? You’re in luck. She’ll be opening her SoMa studio this weekend as part of ArtSpan’s Open Studios. An added incentive? We hear Eden of Secession will also be on the scene with wares from her Bernal Heights boutique and gallery.

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Don’t Hesitate, Donate: Wardrobe For Opportunity Accessories Drive at McMullen

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Turn what you no longer need into a fresh start for someone else – and save a little while you’re at it. Bring gently used accessories to East Bay boutique McMullen Thursday through Saturday during an accessories drive benefiting Oakland non-profit Wardrobe for Opportunity, which provides professional attire and career training programs to low-income job-seekers.

For your trouble, take 10 percent off any single accessory in the shop.

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Tonight: Surface to Air Trunk Show at Azalea

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If you’re obsessed with the two- and three-finger rings and provocative pendants of design collective Surface to Air, stop by Azalea boutique in Hayes Valley tonight for a trunk show from 6 to 9 p.m. Among the perks: a chance to create a custom pendant using charms and chains only offered during this multi-city tour.

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News: New Home for Acrimony, Deals, Vintage and More Vintage

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Sunday night music festival festivities are not conducive to Monday feats of motivational magic, especially when it is raining. In other news…

Leather cuffs and hand-printed leather belts in Project TransAction’s etsy shop are now 20 to 30 percent off through Oct. 22.

SFist’s Bag Lady goes to Shotwell.

Acrimony has a new home in Hayes Valley.

AliceandIsa is offering two noteworthy perks right now. Through the end of October, shop this San Francisco-based online retailer devoted to local designers, and you’ll receive $10 in “holiday credit” for every $100 you spend. From Nov. 27-30 (i.e. the days between Black Friday and Cyber Monday), you can redeem the credit towards purchases on the site – just in time for holiday gift-buying. Also, through Dec. 15, for every pair of Jennifer Tuton Fleur de Lys earrings sold, AliceandIsa will donate 10 percent to San Francisco-based non-profit FortheBayou.org in support of its efforts to save wetlands surrounding New Orleans.

In need of a new fall workout routine? We hear that The Dailey Method is now offering a $199-per-month promotional rate for unlimited classes good at its locations in Cow Hollow, Rincon Center, Corte Madera and Burlingame when you make a six-month commitment.

The Brooklyn Circus is turning heads this week with its newly-arrived supply of vintage deadstock eyewear.

Bay Area-based online retailer and indie fashion devotee Moxsie recently added an Eco Shop to its ever-growing site. In it, you’ll find eco-minded apparel and accessories by independent labels such as Alchemy Goods, fiftyseven-thirtythree, Ach Ach Liebling and Sust.

Anica has new vintage in stock.

Bell Jar has new wearables by Eskell.

SFBayStyle reports that 50+ vintage vendors will descend upon Alameda this weekend for the Vintage Clothing and Style Festival.

Nasty Gal is stoking our envy with its recently-arrived velvet power-shoulder blazer.

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Project Inform Runway Recap

A glimpse of the condom couture sent down the runway during Wednesday night’s Project Inform fashion show….

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