RSVP Me: Nudie Jeans Pop-Up Shop

Back in the day, it was impolite to go anywhere without properly sending an RSVP in advance. Times have changed, but there are still enticing reasons to mind your manners. Take, for example, the Nudie Jeans Pop-Up Shop taking place tonight at Azalea Boutique in Hayes Valley. An RSVP not only guarantees you smooth entry at the door for the after-hours event, but it also puts your oh-sospecial name in a drawing for one of two pairs of Nudie Jeans that will be given away during the launch party.

Other reasons to go? It’s the first pop-up shop on the West Coast from the denim brand. And there’s free booze (vodka and PBRs). We’d recommend chasing the former with the latter. You’ll have a real good night. Promise.

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Style Starr: Bianca Starr’s Stylist Boutique

When we popped into the opening party celebrating the very first stylist boutique at Mission vintage destination Bianca Starr on Friday evening, we were first delighted by the window display from San Francisco stylist Hannah Sitzer of Antlre creative. Complete with a star, animal-headed mannequin and soaring white mini-motorcycle, the installation could have easily been plucked from some hazy, exhilarating dream.

Once inside and flipping through the garments on offer from Sitzer’s personal collection of vintage pieces, we promptly fell in love with a leopard swing coat (faux, of course) that the stylist’s mother had passed on to her many years before. We’d have loved it without the story attached, but there’s just something endlessly special about knowing the history behind a garment and remembering it wear after wear.

There were many other choice pieces, from frilly white vintage shirts to a metallic zip-up jacket. We wouldn’t be surprised if they’re gone long before the April 1 switch to the next stylist-curated batch of offerings, which will be handpicked by Jasmine Hamed.

Also on offer are rock-goes-lovely earrings in leather, feathers and metal by Venus Superstar and plenty of fun vintage finds gracing the racks and shelves.

Bianca Starr, 3552 20th St., San Francisco, 415-341-1020.

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Wanted: Covet Hayes Valley Opens

You know when you really want something? Like really, really want it? A new Hayes Valley destination hopes to inspire just those kinds of covetous feelings in San Francisco shoppers with its selection of locally-made jewelry, handbags and gift items.

The second outpost of Covet opened quietly in the neighborhood last month, and we hear a grand opening celebration is on the horizon.

“We are really excited about the new store.  It has more wall space, so we can carry more purses and other accessories than the Arguello store,” says Adrienne Wiley of Frolick Jewelry, who co-owns both stores with Ofina Jewelry designer Liza Anongchanya.

With the added space comes the addition of new lines, including bags by De La Luna, Lulla Belle and Shara Porter, as well as candles by Urban Rituelle and stationery by Papaya.

See it for yourself at 415 Hayes St., San Francisco, CA.

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Fancy a Ferry? Marin Store Sample Sale

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Thar She Blows: Skunkfunk Sale

One day only, and it’s sure to be a blowout at the Haight Street location of Skunkfunk. When? Tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., when everything in the store will be up to 75 percent off.

Oh yeah, mention the flyer above, and the fine folks at Skunkfunk will treat you to another 25 percent off already marked-down merch. Do the math, and you’ll note that the potential for almost-free wearbles is there (though you’d still have to fork over the danged Cali sales tax).

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