The San Francisco Secret Boutique Blowout sale is a secret no longer. Here are the details on where to go tomorrow to take advantage of a one-day sale with over 500 dresses, jackets, tops and more.
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Tomorrow: SF Secret Boutique Blowout
April 3, 2012 By 1 Comment
In Pane Sight: Acre/SF
February 27, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Acre/SF, 301 Union Street.
In the window at Acre/SF: the allure of Blue Bottle Coffee and a cozy sitting space with stylish apparel and accessories at arm’s length is a sight for sore eyes after the near-vertical walk to this North Beach shop’s location. A quick reward comes in the form of an accessories table with Karen Walker sunglasses and Joomi Lim Spike bracelets just through the door.
Well worth the walk, the store beckons with a gorgeous view of the Bay and neatly displayed, contemporary clothing and jewelry by labels such as Cheap Monday, Something Else by Natalie Wood and harder-to-find modern designers splayed out perfectly on wooden racks.
Maybe a bit of a treck for your lunch break? You’ll find a similarly hip aesthetic at Acre/SF’s sister boutique, Acrimony, located at 333 Hayes St in Hayes Valley.
Vintage chairs and racks of magazines welcome you from the window, as does that cute Laugh, Cry, Repeat canvas bag strategically placed in the corner.
Michelle Vale clothing gives a shopping cart unexpected allure.
Photography by Sara Iravani
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First Look: Kathleen van der Spek Spring ’12
February 14, 2012 By 1 Comment
Hitting stores in early April, spring and summer looks from San Francisco designer Kathleen van der Spek continue the Tommy Bahama alum’s laid-back take on California-cool daytime apparel. Below, find a sneak peek of what’s arriving in-store at retailers such as Conifer, Limu and Weston Wear this spring.
Can’t wait until then to see more from this line? You’re in luck. Kathleen is one of many local designers who’ll be sending their latest down the runway at tonight’s Lovesick 5.
Photography courtesy of Holman Photography for Kathleen van der Spek
Additional reporting by Sara Iravani
Valentine’s Day Picks: Druzy Heart, Local Lips, Lovesick + More
February 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Won’t you be our indie Valentine? From locally-made lipstick and sparkly heart jewelry to daring lingerie and fiery red pumps, we’ve got our eye on great gifts and local happenings sure to make your Valentine’s Day pop.
Hand-carved necklace by Lisa Nagel Design
Handmade by Lisa Nagel Design and available at San Francisco boutique Circle & Square, the Heart Carved Necklace ($60) does sparkle with a bohemian twist, thanks to a crystal druzzy agate on silver chain.
Lovesick 5 takes place on Valentine's Day at Mighty.
Billed as a Valentine’s Day event for “those who can’t commit to get committed,” Lovesick 5 is also night of edgy local fashion from Alexandria von Bromssen, Jasmin Zorlu, Amy Fink, Tamo Design, Miranda Caroligne, Kathleen van der Spek, Rebecca Roman, Josie Adele, Benzo Couture, Velvet and Horns, Bradley D. Jordan and Danielle Pettee. There will also be a cash bar, trunk show, kissing booth, aura readings and a video installation. Take that, flowers and chocolate.
Put something locally-made on your lips with an Elizabeth Street Cosmetics Street Stick ($22). Even better: find your perfect color in person during Valentine’s Day Trunk Show & Moving Sale at Rare Device this weekend. Owner Kelly will be there with samples of her paraben-free lipsticks, glosses and balms.
Designed in San Francisco, the love-is-in-the-air red of the Peep-Toe Eel Skin Pumps by Paolo Shoes may be just the extra touch of impact your Valentine’s Day outfit needs.
Super Bowl Sale at y&i
February 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A reason to love the Super Bowl, even if the chance to drink excessively and yell at guys in uniform doesn’t appeal: the y&i Super Bowl Sale. It’s on for Sunday (and the rest of the weekend, too) and means merch with prices starting at $10.
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