All right, so you never really hear that San Francisco has
good style. Why? I mean... I don’t know, maybe its that people like this give
us a bad rap…
Though we have a number of homeless people that roam the
streets, I swear there are people that have style…I SWEAR! It is definitely not
NYC, but hey(!), it ain’t Arkansas either (no offense).
Here is my list of favorite boutiques in San Francisco. For all
types and budgets. From high fashion to thrift stores.
We are gonna start at the tippy top…
Carrots $$$ (chic
as chit but pricey as chit too)
These SMU gals started this store about 5 years ago. I fell in love with the interiors the
first time I walked in. Lines they carry: Alexandwer
wang, Rick Owens, Victor &Rolf and Acne, just to name a few. It is
located in Jackson Square surrounded by fabulous art galleries and antique shops
and fabulous little cafes. Make a
day of it. http://www.sfcarrots.com
Metier $$$ (Whoever
the buyer is…is GENIUS)
CHIC CHIC CHIC. One of my favorite stores in SF. The buyer is genius and has
a phenomenal eye. She is a thoughtful buyer, which is why I think her store is
so successful. There is never a time when I go in there that I don’t want
anything. It is pricey, but these are investment pieces and just great staples.
http://www.metiersf.com
Conifer $$ (Casual
Chic)
I discovered this boutique about a year before I moved to
New York, and I became very obsessed. It has a bohemian vibe, which I love, and
feels very San Francisco to me. It is a small shop, but the line choices are
impeccable. I even online shop
there still. Another very cool aspect is that it is also a gallery space, and
they sell very interesting and local art. Go check it out! http://www.conifershop.com/store/
Heidi Say’s $$ (Great
stuff for any event)
This shop has been around for a very long time, and every
time I go into it, I love everything. They have great basics, cocktail dresses
and jewelry. Its on Fillmore St, which is a great shopping district of San
Francisco, a place for you and your girlfriends to do some damage and treat
yourself to a delicious boozy lunch as well. http://www.heidisays.com
Marine Layer $$ (The
softest clothing you will ever buy)
So, maybe I am biased here as I used to work for this great
company, but seriously, their stuff is soft! Mike and Adam started this
company out of their apt and have now become one of the biggest t-shirt brands
in SF. They have two stores on Chestnut St and one on Hayes (both areas are
worth exploring). This place is great for flannels, t-shirts and hoodies for
both men and women. The people that work here are always fun and typically
become one of your best friends…so stop in even if its for a fun conversation. http://www.marinelayer.com
Proof Lab $$ (Bomb
Surf Shop)
OK, so, you can call me a professional beginner surfer (haha),
but this surf shop is honestly the best in the world. It is in Mill valley, but
when you are on your way to Stinson beach or Bolinas (to be talked about in
another post), you MUST stop here. It is two shops, one with Patagonia clothing
and the other with legit “radicool” (my made up word) in the other. Plus, they
have a pretty sweet skateboard ramp in the back for all you skaters .
Hot guys work there too…just sayin. Go check it out. You might even want to become a surfer after visiting. http://prooflab.com
San Franpsycho $ (Rad
SF Brand-started by studly surfers)
Andy Olive and Christian Routzen started San Franpsycho a couple
years ago, but it actually stemmed from a surf video that Routzen created of
the Kelly’s Cove (Ocean Beach) local boys back in 2006 (I think). Anyway, these
adorable guys decided to make it into a t-shirt brand that has a serious
following. They now have a retail store on Divisadero St. Go hang with Andy and
Christian…they are so much fun! http://www.sanfranpsycho.com
Cris $$ (The best
consignment shop in SF)
This is where the women of Pacific Heights sell the dresses
they only wore ONCE. Cris is a chic French woman, who only takes the best of
the best to consign. Don’t waste your time…go here. http://www.crisconsignment.com
Held Over $ (Thrift store)
Great for Halloween, vintage and fun to just try on cool
outfits from when your parents were young. Right in the middle of the Haight
Ashbury, it’s a great place to walk around and see where the 60’s happened.
There are a number of great vintage stores in the hood, so here is a great site
about them. http://retrocity.com
Piedmonts $$ (Look for
the legs)
Ok, hands down, the ULTIMATE costume store. All hand made,
all awesome. I mean drag queens go here, so… duh, you should too! It has been
in SF since as long as I can remember, and it’s the best spot to costume shop. It is pricey, but hey, you will have this stuff in
your costume trunk for a lifetime. Look for the legs in the sky, and go check
it out… it’s fun just looking. http://www.piedmontsf.com
Next Chapter... NIGHTLIFE (My Specialty ;) ) .
I am off to Jackson Hole for the weekend, be back next week. Happy MLK day to all!
xo
Finn
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