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Seven Favorite Things: Design-Junkie Gifts from Karikter

For unique gift ideas (ahem: impressive pieces for the design snobs in your life), we turned to Karikter in Union Square.

The local boutique also has a full online offering, featuring ordinary, useful products -- with a carefully designed twist. For example, the item pictured above is...oh, just your everyday pepper mill. (Yeah, that's the coolest pepper mill we've ever seen, too.) Color us impressed.

Look of the Week: Women's Cold Weather Accessories from Local Boutiques

Looking for easy gifts for her? Flirty tights (#5), chunky knit scarves (#7) and detailed gloves (#4) will keep the ladies in your life stylish and warm all winter long. Winter accessories make the perfect stocking stuffers and better yet, our gift picks are all from local boutiques.

Street Style Report: A Stylish Mom Shows Us Three Holiday Party Looks, in the Mission

Last weekend, we called upon personal stylist and full-time mom, Kelly Werner, to show us a few holiday party looks. We photographed her with her greatest accessory -- her adorable son, Bey -- at their home in the Mission. 

Seven Favorite Things: Holiday Party Dresses from Acrimony and Elizabeth Charles

Festive company soirees, fancy cocktails with the girls, your revolt against the ugly Christmas sweater...the list goes on! We're guessing your December is booked with a number of party dress-appropriate events and, since we love any excuse to dress up, we thought we'd put together a few options for you. 

From the hip lines at Acrimony, to the ultra-luxe collections at Elizabeth Charles, here are our picks for celebrating in style.

Look of the Week: Men's Winter Accessories from Local Boutiques

Whether you're shopping for yourself or for loved ones, give him a gift with both style and warmth. From an handsome vintage Rolex (#7) to a locally-designed wool cap (#2), here are our men's accessory picks from SF boutiques.

Street Style Report: A Modern Southern Belle at the Embarcadero

Originally from Memphis, we spotted local gal Cristina Ziegler by the Embarcadero. We loved her polished, urban look and messy bun.

Seven Favorite Things: Black Friday Picks from Local Boutiques

This week, we went gift shopping -- unisex, Black Friday style.

Check out our favorite finds from local boutiques with killer Black Friday sales, and happy holiday shopping to you and yours. 

Look of the Week: Stylish Rain Boots for Her

Rainboots

Rain, rain, go away! Come back...when we have better boots to wear.

Street Style Report: Slick Rain Style at Freemans Sporting Club, in the Mission

Last week, we caught Matthew Waldbillig, stepping in from the rain, at Freemans Sporting Goods in the Mission.

Matthew is a local artist, and he also holds down the fort at FSC Barber (see amazing grooming below). His sharp eye for design keeps his look always polished -- even in the rain. 

Seven Favorite Things: Thanksgiving Outfits from Fancy French Cologne

While yoga pants may seem like the answer (with turducken or tofurkey on your mind), we suggest going with something slightly more elegant this Thanksgiving. Whether you're feasting with family or friends, dress up for dinner with one of our picks from the local e-boutique, Fancy French Cologne.

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