Because paying retail is oh-so-passe....

Lemon Twist: Saunter on over to this Hayes Valley boutique tonight, and you’ll be rewarded with 20 percent off this local label’s clothing and fine art offerings. Part of the Hayes Valley Block Party, the store’s happy hour runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Dress: The ever-popular summer sale kicked off this week at this Marina boutique. Chop chop to Chestnut Street for 50 percent off everything in the shop, from dresses and denim to bags and shoes. Additional sale items are also available online in the boutique’s recently-launched online store.

Agnes B: Select items from the spring 2009 collection are now 40 percent off at the Union Square outpost of this French label.

Gimme Shoes: Starting today, sale shoes are up to 60 percent off in-store and online (oh, and don’t miss the just-arrived Chie Mihara styles now in stock) during this hip shoe purveyor’s summer sale.

Carrots: This Jackson Square go-to for luxe designer apparel has marked all spring and summer women’s collections and accessories down by 50 percent as part of a spring summer sale that kicked off earlier this week.

Flowie: Summery totes, printed scarves and textiles from this Bay Area label are marked down as low as $16 a pop through the end of the month. As an added bonus, you’ll also receive free shipping with orders over $50.

Bare Escentuals
: Through Sunday, save 20 percent online and in stores on all Bare Escentuals and md formulations products. Use the coupon code SHARE at checkout or print this coupon and take it into the store to score the savings.

The Firm: A summer sale starts this weekend at this Pacific Heights boutique, where merch is 30 percent off. Save an additional 10 percent on any one item this weekend when you print and bring this coupon to the store.

August: Score 'silly discounts' (30-70 percent off) on Loomstate, Rogan and other summery staples at both August outposts starting today.