Courtesy of Bettina

What: Bettina semi-annual clearance sale 

Where: Bettina, 3615 Sacramento St.

When: Aug. 15-19 

Why: Score 50-85% off labels such as: Ziroco, development, Nicholas K, Irene Van Ryb and Union.


Courtesy of Laforce + Stevens

What: Wacoal Fi(gh)t for the Cure 

Where: Saks Fifth Avenue, 220 Post St.

When: Aug. 21, 11a.m.-5p.m.

Why: Receive a complimentary bra fitting in a Wacoal, DKNY Underwear or Donna Karan Intimates design from a fit specialist. Sign up to receive a monthly self-examination email reminder, and Wacoal will donate $2 to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure supporting breast cancer research.  


Courtesy of Benefit

What: Benefit Pretty Parlor at Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival 

Where: Polo Fields venue in Golden Gate Park

When: Aug. 22, starting at 2p.m. and Aug. 23-24, starting at 11a.m.

Why: Stop by Benefit’s tent to receive a complimentary mini makeover, choosing amongst three fun looks: barefaced and beautiful “San Fran-Flawless”, golden and glowing “California Sunkissed” or sultry and sexy “Golden Gate Glam.” For each participant, Benefit will plant a tree in support of the American Forests Global Relief Campaign.


Courtesy of Brides Against Breast Cancer

What: Brides Against Breast Cancer

Where: San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Dr. 

When: Aug. 22, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. and Aug. 23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Why: Shop amongst hundreds of new and donated designer wedding gowns from sizes 2 to 44 while supporting Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation’s mission of granting wishes to terminal breast cancer patients as 100% of sales will benefit the organization.