(Courtesy of Stacey de León)
Shop Talk: Femme Fair, Custom Superga Sneakers + Colleen Mauer Sample Sale
17 March 2017
(Courtesy of Stacey de León)
"I shop, therefore I am."—Heather Chandler
Shop Your Favorite Bloggers' Closets on Saturday
The fashion blogosphere meets the Real World on Saturday afternoon, March 18, when Femme Fair hits SoMa. The SF blogger bazaar is your chance to literally shop the wardrobes of 10 chic local bloggers including Allergic to Vanilla and Stylenik, as well as pop-ups from the likes of Cuyana, Alyssa Nicole and Katie Dean Jewelry. Also get psyched for lots of yummy (and complimentary) sips and nibbles, a la an Aperol Spritz bar and Three Twins Ice Cream. A temporary metallic tattoo station, a Braid Bar pop-up and tunes from DJ That Girl round out the fun. Not bad for an idea that co-founders/bloggers Stacey de León, Christina Chinn and Melissa Landestoy hatched "to have a little blogger garage sale." Tickets are $15 (not available at the door). // The event runs from 1pm to 5pm at 444 8th St (SoMa).
Rad Superga Sneakers Available Only in SF
Kicking up your kicks game on your to-do list? Hightail it to the Superga store on Fillmore on Saturday, March 18 to get your hands feet on designs from the new whimsical collab with NYC artist Matthew Langille. Every pair of the limited-edition collection, for kids ($30) and adults ($70), is hand-painted to playful perfection—and sold exclusively in the family-owned SF shop. Bonus: Langille will be hanging out in the store, paintbrush in hand, customizing shoes. One of a kind, indeed... // 2326 Fillmore St, (Pacific Heights), supergasf.com
St. Frank Hosts Zuri Trunk Shows
It was love at first sight when we saw our first Zuri creation. Find out if you'll be equally smitten with the ethically sourced dresses—made of African textiles and stitched by tailors in Nairobi—at two upcoming pop-ups at St. Frank stores. ICYW, the colorful-print frocks sell for $145 (thumbs up emoji). The Palo Alto event takes place on Wednesday, March 22 (4pm–7pm) and the San Francisco trunk show is set for Thursday, March 23 (5pm–8pm). And wine! // 855 El Camino Real in Town & Country Village (Palo Alto); 3665 Sacramento St (Laurel Heights), shopzuri.com
Eight + Sand Pops Up in Oakland
As far as we're concerned, there's nothing better than shopping, do-gooding—and snacks. Precisely why you may want to check out the Eight + Sand pop-up shop on Friday, March 24 at Oakland's Qulture Collective (7pm–10pm). The Oakland-based women's clothier, known for its precise fits and quality fabrics, will be available for 15 percent off. Plus, $2 raffle tickets will be on sale, landing the winner two pieces and a private fitting. All raffle proceeds will benefit the Transgender Law Center. // 1714 Franklin St (Oakland), eightsand.com
Colleen Mauer Designs Sample Sale in the Mission
Ring-a-ling-a-ling: Prepare to stack on all manner of bling next Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25, when local jewelry queen Colleen Mauer will be serving up a sample sale in her Mission studio. Ladies and gents, this is a goodie—find gorgeous handmade bangles, pendants, earrings, etc, for up to 50 percent off. We're talking actual samples, as well as seconds from previous and current collections. (Fingers crossed these tri-toned danglers will be half off.) But wait for it...also score 15 percent off when you buy three or more rings from the ring bar and 15 percent off all ring stacks. Yes, drinks and snacks, too. // Hours 11am–7pm both days; 1406B Valencia St (Mission), colleenmauerdesigns