Shopping

02 Nov 2011

Broke-Ass Style: 99 Cents Store Treasures That Will Transform You Into a Pop Diva

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

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22 Jul 2011

FREE Brunch & Mimosas at Annabella’s Boutique Tomorrow

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

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22 Mar 2011

Tonight! The Vintage Event of the Season (Literally)

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

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17 Dec 2010

Finish Your Last-Minute Christmas Shopping at the Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Sale!

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

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04 Dec 2010

Awesome Vintage Clothing Sale – 15% to 75% Off

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

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06 Dec 2009

Indie Mart Vintage Party TODAY 12-6!!!

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

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22 Sep 2009

Berkeley Bowl—The Best of the East Bay and Possibly the World

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

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