Last weekend, I spent my Halloween dressed as Selena (a costume which– thanks to procrastination and an extremely ill-timed thunder/snowstorm– turned out looking more like an alcoholic 90s-goth-chola in snow boots, but whatevs).  I’ve always had a special place in my kinky-cop-hat-and-bustier-wearing heart for that quick-stepping ranchera, and would probably

What’s better than a mimosa brunch? A FREE mimosa brunch, of course! Tomorrow, Annabella’s boutique in North Beach is hosting a shopping/brunching/drinking event at 1pm with FREE brunch snacks, mimosas, and hot, affordable women’s clothes. You could obviously just drop in for the FREE grub, but postcards trumpeting the event

I know you’re already buying vintage. Why? Because it’s cheap, it’s good for the environment, and — most important — it’s hip. If you’re not buying vintage already, I’m giving you the chance to save some face: Vintage shopping gets even easier and more fun tonight at SUB-Mission, where DNA

Guess what?  There are — no kidding — only NINE days left until Christmas Day.  That’s a little over a week to search, scramble and scrounge for the perfect gifts you haven’t gotten yet.  I’ve heard tell of folks who finish all their holiday shopping months in advance, taking advantage

Even in my state of broke-ness I somehow manage to maintain a fairly serious shopping problem. I love a good deal, and get a disturbingly satisfying high from finding awesome shit for cheap. As you can imagine, when an adorable, magical vintage shop of wonder and glory opened up a

TODAY, SF’s beloved Indie-Mart is back with another vintage event: 12 of the best vintage vendors, rebuilt vintage, accessories, a taxi cdc super sale, mimosas, bloody marys, beers, treats and sweets. All kinds of goodies for the ladies and fellas (4 vendors carrying mens as well).  I, along with 11

Berkeley Bowl is a 32-year-old Berkeley institution, ‘œan independent, full-service supermarket committed to bringing you the highest quality groceries at the lowest possible prices.’  The warehouse-like Berkeley Bowl is known for it’s A) produce (their selection is second to none), B) bulk section, C) bargain bin, and D) long lines (standing