May 24, 2012

Fresh from The Mission Statement, An Advent Calendar for Indie Shoppers

An indie fashion twist on the traditional ramp-up to the holidays comes from local boutique The Mission Statement. For each day in December, the shop’s printable advent calendar offers a special treat for shoppers in the form of discounts and deals on the store’s items, most of which are designed and made by San Francisco companies and labels.

The first week in December, save 25 percent on Vanessa Gade earrings. The following week, ODA necklaces and pillows are 40 percent off, while the rest of the month brings deals on winter accessories, men’s hoodies, Estrella Tadeo apparel and much more.

Stop by the shop to pick up your hard copy or print one out here. Can’t wait for December? The shop is having an all-day Thanksgiving sale this Thursday. See the SF Indie Fashion Calendar for details.

Go Where? How ‘Bout Wunderfaire

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We were feeling list-y. And thus, our five reasons to go to Wonderfaire on Thursday:

- Handmade and otherwise craft-acular goodness from local creative sources such as Perf Apparel, the Mission Statement, Kitchen Confident, Linnea Oliver and many others

- The chance to get your very own personalized limerick drummed up for you on the spot by the Limerick Boyz

- Free massage chairs

- On-the-spot styling by Sara of Glama Rama Salon

- A percentage of the proceeds from the evening’s sales support Rebuilding Together San Francisco

More upcoming local fashion and shopping events…..

Don’t Miss: Style Lounge

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Head east on Friday night for the latest Style Lounge, taking place across the Bay at the Oakland Museum of California. Along with shopping from participating vendors and makeovers by the SF Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology, the event features a 10 p.m. fashion show from designers Revelation by M.E., K. Antoinette Collection, Oaklandish, O’Lover Hats, Helena de Natalio, Mama’s Little Babies, Andrea Wysocki, Versa Jewelry, Funky and Fabulous and Hearts Desire Jewelry.

And unlike many local shopping events aimed squarely at those of us on shopping missions, this one offers plenty to entertain your less-than-fashion-obsessed cohorts (and that’s always a bonus when you’re trying to round up the troops for a Friday night adventure). Along with the fashion show and shopping components, Style Lounge also includes a kids’ zone by the Chabot Space & Science Center, eight stages of live music, film screenings, a tattoo art exhibition, cocktail and food vendors and an official after party for attendees at the Uptown Nightclub.

Be one of the first to arrive on Friday, and you’ll receive a free tote bag from Oakland Unwrapped and a copy of Ready Made magazine. For details, check out the Style Lounge Facebook fan page.

Find more upcoming fashion events on the SF Indie Fashion Calendar….

Saturday Night: Indie Fashion at Club 6

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Want a little indie fashion fix this weekend? Try Veni Vidi Vici, a party celebrating the latest release of Juxtapoz magazine at Club 6 on Saturday night. Along with art and music, the night features a fashion show with designers Mixer Friendly, Akire Pierre, Kittin Hawk and Cristalette.

Looking for something a little tamer? Try Feria Urbana, which gears up in Oakland during the day on Saturday.

But wait, there’s more. You can always find fun Bay Area fashion events listed on the SF Indie Fashion Calendar.