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Trina Turk
Photography courtesy of Trina Turk

Best known for her bright and bold Southern California style, designer Trina Turk has watched as her company has grown over the last 15 years from a business run out of her home to household name that includes women’s apparel, swimwear, home accessories, handbags and – most recently – a jewelry line.

Splendora's Gina Pell
Photography courtesy of Gina Pell

Ask Splendora founder Gina Pell about her must-haves style picks for spring, and you might expect a lengthy list comprised of the latest from Louboutin and brand names plucked off the racks at Barney’s New York. But you’d be wrong.

Inside Conifer, now open in Cow Hollow
Photography courtesy of Amy Mautz

A brand new reason to come out of the woods and go shopping in Cow Hollow comes in the form of Conifer, a cozy little shop just up the hill on Webster Street from Union in the space previously home to Great Overland Books. 

H&M body scrub ($4.95) in raspberry melon is available starting today at San Francisco store locations.
Photography courtesy of H&M

Shoppers at H&M stores in San Francisco will find something more than the latest on-trend clothing waiting for them the next time they step inside the retailer’s doors. Starting today, the company’s new skincare line made using organic ingredients and essentials oils arrives in-store.

From the Black Fleece spring 2010 collection
Photography courtesy of Black Fleece

With the arrival of the second standalone store from Brooks Brothers’ spinoff Black Fleece in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood last week, it’s difficult not to wonder whether the City is on the verge of a preppy-is-chic-again style revolution.

Black tulle bolero by Kevin Parcasio paired with vintage Chanel skirt for Discarded to Divine's 2010 collection.
Photography courtesy of Gabriel Harber for Discarded to Divine

Each year, we look forward to Discarded to Divine, a very-San Francisco fashion event that pairs creativity and a community-minded twist to raise awareness and much-needed funds for St. Vincent de Paul Society programs supporting low-income people in need and victims of domestic violence.

Inside the last White Elephant Sale, whose proceeds benefit the Oakland Museum
Photography courtesy of the Oakland Museum

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Cary.Lane: Let a slew of 80’s hits put you in the shopping mood at this Hayes Valley destination for discounted designer labels. Along with an all-day sale of 30 percent off merchandise, those who turn up for the nighttime 80’s party from 8 to 11 p.m. will find drinks, art, tunes and prizes for the best 80’s outfits.

Inside Berkeley's Convert, opening tomorrow.
Photography courtesy of Convert

The big opening bash may not be until next week, but we hear hotly-anticipated, eco-minded Berkeley shop Convert will quietly open its doors tomorrow.

Yes, for city residents, a visit requires a journey over or under the Bay. But we’re betting fashion-minded folks will make the trek. Here’s why:

San Francisco stylist Hannah Sitzer
Photography courtesy of Fernando Cepeda

Have you ever wanted to get your hands on a hot stylist’s rack (people, not like that). You’ll get your chance this Friday, when Bianca Starr unveils its first “stylist boutique,” a new in-store concept that’s sure to have local vintage fashion fans drooling.