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Pinning It Up
Seeking Bettie Grable or Dita Von Teese pinup status? Discriminating applicants may apply at Dollhouse Bettie -- the domain where one can find wall to wall selections of vintage lace gowns sheer enough to maintain some mystery or au courant naughty bra cups that show all with a slight pull of a bow. Founders Michelle Athanasiades and Eric Metens bring romance and glamour to a boudoir that showcases lingerie looks of yesterday and tomorrow. More
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True Vintage From All Over Under One Roof
A good day garage- or estate-sale hopping can yield fabulous finds. There is something special about scrounging a couple hours away through someone else’s junk for gems, kind of like the giddy feeling you might get finding one or two prized records after a long crate-digging session. But let’s face it: not everyone is up to the task. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the Vintage Fashion Expo might be the answer vintage fashion lovers seek: this popular show brings together dealers from across the country under one roof for a weekend of treasure hunting that kicks off tomorrow morning. More
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Not Your Run-of-the-Mill Style Guide
With the burgeoning proliferation of the blogging and online social networking worlds, self-proclaimed “lifestyle navigator” Charles & Marie successfully marries technology and style trends with a unique shopping experience you can access from the comfort of your own home. The locally-based web site is an aggregator of sorts, bringing together thoughtfully-curated items from all over the world that can be purchased directly from the site, city guides and product and travel blogs, all intended to point visitors at what the site contributors consider to be the must-have and must-visit places. More
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Out of the Park
Posters. Prints. Paperweights. Paperbacks. Piggy banks. Postcards. Pillboxes. The Petit Pattern book. It's only appropriate that the store housing such miscellany be named Park Life (emphasis on the first consonant). Opened in 2006 on Clement near 3rd Ave. in the Inner Richmond, Park Life provides a fresh take on art and design, creating a space where affordable goods meet adventurous designs. More
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Hustling
The day I moved to the city, I picked a direction and walked that way. One block from my new apartment at the northeast corner of Baker and McAllister, I found a rack of tee shirts in front of a window with a large gold watch hanging behind the pane. Beyond the window -- and the watch -- silk screeners worked machines, pressing colors and assembling graphics. More
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Scandinavian Fashion for the San Francisco Lifestyle
In a major metropolitan area where you can find at least a hundred different types of cuisines in 14 square miles, I wonder why you can’t find just as many clothing stores with a regional influence as well. However, Flicka, a boutique stocked with Scandinavian goods on Fillmore Street in Pacific Heights is just that. When you think of Scandinavian products, you probably think of IKEA or even H&M. Scandinavian creations tend to be clean, modern, bold and affordable. Flicka encompasses most of that, except for the affordability. More
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Localize it!
This year there have been a slew of new discoveries on our list. From concept shops to handmade crafts - shopping has never been easier! More
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Roaring
As Divisadero approaches Haight St., an eccentric strip of shops and boutiques appears. The area is more of a destination than ever before, with fine dining (Nopa), live music (The Independent), and nightlife (Madrone, The Page, Waziema). As regular foot traffic grows so do the businesses, which already include a comic shop, a day spa, a games shop, and various second-hand stores. More
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Give Good Green
I love New York. I love New York even more when it’s in San Francisco. Barneys New York is the latest shopping destination to have newly rooted itself near our own Union Square. What used to be FAO Schwartz’s tower of toys that greeted us through the opening doors are now a six-floor of fashion mecca. More
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Celebrate A Green Christmas!
Here is a guide to my favorite 12 eco-friendly gifts, there is some shipping involved but one can also carbon offset their holiday travel/shipping. Lots of these items are under $100, so it won’t break your piggy bank. More
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