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 Leave a Comment
We Came, We Saw, We Shopped: All Vintage Everything ft. Fancy Fine & Mousevox
March 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
All Vintage Everything drew vintage shoppers to the Mission.
New Generation Vintage had a full collections of bags, shoes, jewelry, clothing on sale for the evening.
Myra Joloya & Lirany Vasquez, the lovely ladies behind DNA (designers+artists) Pop-up shop.
At the recent All Vintage Everything pop-up shop from DNA (designers+artists), shopping and vintage fans turned up at the Sub-Mission Gallery for the clothes, shoes, bags and jewelry from a roster of vendor hosted by local favorites Fancy Fine and Mousevox Vintage.
The Sub-Mission Gallery’s discreet, unsuspecting location was the perfect setting for the pop-up of 10 different Bay Area vendors selling a treasure trove of items.
I bee-lined past the bar in front for the racks and, while perusing one stocked with designer labels and then venturing to other vendor tables, I found a huge assortment of affordable, hand-picked thrifted sundresses, blouses, silk trousers and more.
The sweet selection of goods is no accident.
DNA founders, Myra Joloya & Lirany Vasquez explained:
“We love vintage clothing, and we curate each pop-up shop to host vendors that we are familiar with and like. San Francisco is a hub for some of the best vintage. This shop makes it easier for people to afford designer brands and recycle clothing.”
Didn’t make it this time around? The creative collective organizes four, seasonal pop-up shops a year: one for fall, winter, spring and summer. Stay up to date by visiting the DNA facebook page and continue on for more shots from the night:
A shopper with featured bloggers Ashley Ording of Fancy Fine and Rachel Combs of Mousevox
There was no shortage of leather bags and gorgeous hats at this pop-up.
Clothing and accessories varied in price from well-thrifted steals to designer gems such as this black and red Moschino blazer.
Sellers taking a break to chat about their vintage finds.
Keepsakes and jewelry displayed amongst racks of vintage clothing.
Fashion Blogger Isla Murray and Fancy Fine's Ording share a drink and a few laughs in between clothing racks.
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Photography 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.
Don’t Miss: Storefront Holiday Pop-Up
November 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Opening this weekend in San Francisco is STOREFRONT: Holiday Pop-Up brought to you by DNA (designers+artists) and Free Gold Watch. This free-to-attend event showcases local designers, designer vintage, art and great gifts in one sweet spot.
Here’s what you need to know:
When
Opening weekend: December 3rd & 4th
Hours of Operation: Saturday 12-6pm, Sunday 12-5pmWhere
at Free Gold Watch Studio: 1767 Waller St (xStanyan)
Why
Shop for your gift guide necessities from men’s and women’s clothing from Violet Boutique, great designer vintage, art prints, stationery, holiday dresses by Alyssa Nicole and one of a kind jewelry from Sophie Monet and best of local designers.
Get custom screen printed t-shirts done on-site by Free Gold Watch. Plus some exclusive items from DNA (the shop).
Complimentary drinks courtesy of Argo Tea and specialty cocktails by Root + Snap
Photography courtesy of Violet Boutique
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Party Seen: Carrots 4th Anniversary Celebration
November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sisters Melissa and Catie Grimm, who co-own CARROTS, celebrate the boutique's 4th anniversary
Ultra-chic boutique CARROTS, nestled in San Francisco’s posh Jackson Square neighborhood, celebrated its 4th birthday last Thursday evening and drew a crowd of uber-stylish San Franciscans, among them the evening’s hosts Taylor of Sterling Style, Samantha Rudd & Kendall Asmuth of Sequin Harvest, Erin Hiemstra of Apartment 34 and Caitlin of Sacramento Street. Read on for pics and detes from the night’s festivities.
Hosts Erin of Apartment34 and Caitlin of Sacramento Street strike poses in pairs of sweet sunnies.
Sam and Kendall of Sequin Harvest ventured into the City for the night from Napa to co-host the event and, of course, shop.
Taylor of Sterling Style
It’s no surprise that it was a working celebration for owner’s Catie and Melissa Grimm, as family, friends, shoppers and some of the city’s most style-savvy fashion bloggers such as Heather of Heather in a Candy Shop, Tara of Wonder Girl, Britt & Whit of Britt + Whit and Krystal of This Time Tomorrow oohed and ahhed over the boutique’s seemingly endless supply of lust-worthy goods. Needless to say, it was impossible to walk out the door without something on.
Party-goers take a break from shopping to catch up on the latest and dish
Josh of the Bon Vivants concocts one of many specialty cocktails served during the event.
Scott and Josh of The Bon Vivants were busy behind the bar, where they speedily mixed up a few of their deadly delicious specialty cocktails (Pilgrim Punch, the Potrero Buck and the El Rio, to name a few) to keep guests going strong as they perused the merch.
Party-goers found items from such local designers as Geoffrey Young, Isly handbags by Sobia Shaikh and scarves from Camilla Olson in addition to the a’bout + CARROTS pop up shop, the Grimm Sisters’ collaboration with designers Dean Hutchinson and Yunchieh Chang of Toronto-based a’bout, whom they have have teamed up with to create an exclusive line.
The party in full-swing
Carrots will no doubt be celebrating its 5th anniversary just as stylishly. If you can’t wait that long to snatch up some goods, and we don’t blame you if you can’t, you can find the Grimm sisters at 843 Montgomery st. San Francisco, Ca 94133.
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Photography courtesy of Colin Day
