"Shopping is a woman thing. It's a contact sport like football. Women enjoy the scrimmage, the noisy crowds, the danger of being trampled to death, and the ecstasy of the purchase."―Erma Bombeck

Trunk Show Alert: NWBLK x Melissa Fleis

She peaced out of SF a few years ago, but we still have mad love for Melissa Fleis, the former Project Runway contestant (Season 10) and current LA designer named "One to Watch" by WWD for her fall collection. Lucky for us, she's in town and holding a trunk show at NWBLK in the Mission on Friday, September 23, 6pm to 10pm. On tap: limited-edition handmade items such as cool leather motos, architectural dresses, and tops you'll want to wear everywhere. RSVP. // 1999 Bryant St. (Mission), melissafleis.com

Flywheel Sports Rides Into Town

One Market Plaza is officially the place to sweat it out in the techiest spin class around: 72 riders in a stadium-style setting pedal away on bikes equipped with signature tech packs, or computers, that keep track of individual resistance, speed and power throughout class. In honor of Flywheel's new digs (location no. 39 and the first in San Francisco), Flywheel is offering a 30 percent discount on first-month memberships for newbies ($200). // 71 Spear St. (FiDi), flywheelsports.com.

The RealReal Launches Home Pick-Up Service

Forget about that Louis Vuitton Marais Bucket Bag you've been eyeing on The RealReal (TRR) for a moment. (We know, easier said than done). Right now, it's time to focus on your non-wearable stuff: Yesterday, the SF-based luxury consignor officially launched its home category including a brand-new, hassle-free and free-free service to consign your furniture, barware, lighting and rugs, etc. No more lugging items to a shop, paying for pick-up or living with all the clutter until it sells. Just schedule an appointment with a TRR expert who will help consult, price and get your goods out of your pad and sold. Now back to that LV stunner…. // Get started at therealreal.com

Fillmore Street Gets an Intermix

With the Fillmore Street opening of Gap-owned Intermix last week, it's as if the former Black Fleece store never existed (RIP). The bright and airy boutique, featuring a gorgeous hand-painted mural by local artist Kelly Ording, is chockfull of designer labels (Veronica Beard, Rag & Bone, and Jonathan Simkhai) including many not so familiar to SF shoppers, such as Caroline Constas and Cinq a Sept. The merch mix has a decidedly New York vibe, but smart buyers have done a great job curating for their Pac Heights audience. P.S. In other Gap Inc. news: Athleta just opened up shop in Banana Republic's Grant Street flagship. // 2223 Fillmore St. (Pac Heights), intermixonline.com

Last Chance for Yoga on the Plaza

You're all invited to get your Warrior One (or two or three) on at an outdoor yoga class on Saturday, September 24 at the Bay Club's FiDi location. This is the final class in the gym's Yoga on the Plaza series, in honor of National Yoga Month. Jennifer Keller will lead the hour-long class (9am); a live DJ, and light sips and bites from CocoLibre, GoMacro and Juice Shop are also part of the fun Zen. The class is free, although donations are suggested and will benefit the Team G Childhood Cancer Foundation. Best to RSVP. // 555 California St. (FiDi), bayclubs.com