Jialin LuhSF Station WriterWhen she isn't nerding out, Jialin enjoys art openings, crate digging, crafting, listening to music in pulsating headphones, watching skate videos and cutting rugs.
With an ear to the ground, this sneaker fiend/bass enthusiast seeks local designers and artists to shine the spotlight on. |
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 | Start Early... Though we’ve barely just survived Halloween, stores are already inundated with “holiday” imagery and displays. I was in Target a few weeks ago and they were already selling Christmas socks! If you would rather avoid the crowds (Black Friday sales and fighting over the last PS3 console -- no thanks) and instead find unique gifts to bring that warming smile to your recipient, here are a few ideas to get you started. More » |  |  | Bringing Mad Music to the People Mississippi-born Wes Pentz, better known as Diplo -- one half of Philly outfit Hollertronix, M.I.A. collaborator and remix-master DJ-producer extraordinaire -- is coming to town. He who brought us funk carioca from Brazil continues to unleash the freshness with Mad Decent, the name for his year-old record label, his unpredictable podcast, and the much-hyped tour that stops over at Mezzanine next Thursday with Brazilian bands Cansei de Ser Sexy (Portuguese for “Tired of Being Sexy”) and Bonde do Role (“The Roller Coaster Band"). More » | |  | Give Him Something To Remember Father’s Day is little over a week away. Maybe you count yourself among the 9.4% nationally unemployed (according to stats as of June 5). Or maybe you’re just pinching pennies, saving for a rainy day. Or hell, maybe you’re one of those people who doesn’t feel the need to spend money to let the dads in your life know you find them endearing. Whatever your philosophy, there’s still time and ways to make this Father’s Day memorable without breaking the bank while offering a San Francisco bent to things and supporting local businesses. More » | |  | TiK ToK Timepieces Pop star Ke$ha stopped by the Westin before her “Get $leazy” tour stop in Oakland to promote the launch of two watches she designed for Baby-G. More » | |  | Redefining Bicyclist Style Thanks to the rise in popularity and evolution of urban cycling, tacky spandex shorts and neon windbreakers are a thing of the past. More » | |  | Fashion and Technology Merge San Francisco Fashion Week 2011, August 8-14, puts an emphasis on the convergence of fashion and technology that is unique to San Francisco's fashion industry. More » | |  | What's Hot for the Summer Still heavily influenced by the 70s, this season’s trends range from short and tight to long and flowing. More » | |  | Arts & Crafts in SF The Renegade Craft Fair returns to San Francisco on July 9-10 at Fort Mason with 200 vendors from the Bay Area and beyond. More » | |  | Ideas for Dad It’s almost Father’s Day again, and if you’re in the gift-giving mood, there are plenty of local options. More » | |  | Handmade in San Francisco SFMade spotlights some of San Francisco's great businesses and the local manufacturing scene. More » | |
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