Okay, so we know we didn’t shy away from putting our two cents in about the upcoming Mr. Marina Competition. In fact, we were pretty candid when discussing the slightly terrifying deets of the contest (swimsuit-clad Marina-dwelling fellas hitting the stage). And while we aren’t itching to jump ship and hole up in the seaside ‘hood, we can admit that the sentiment behind the event is impressive (proceeds from Eventbrite’s fundraising sales go to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society).

Well, the much-anticipated show went down yesterday, and of course, we had to scope it out. Not only did we snap up an array of hilarious pics (some guys definitely had fun with the attire — to say the least), but we also learned the difference between a Jager Bomb and a Car Bomb (true story). Okay, thanks? Click through to see the snaps of the dudes and be prepared to LOL.

Photographed by Anna-Alexia Basile

Sure, some will say that when it comes to S.F.’s sartorial scene, it’s slim pickins. But, if you ask us, that just makes unearthing a standout designer ten times more exhilarating. Case in point: Budding talent Anette Nyseth. The Norway native crafts streamlined, contemporary wares that are insanely ahead of the curve. The flaxen-haired beauty boasts a pretty impressive resume, too. After being awarded a prestigious internship with Patrik Ervell in 2010, while she was a student at the Academy of Art, she interned with Alexander Wang and then clocked in time doing PR at Balenciaga. So, she’s paid her fashion dues, to say the least.

But apparently she left her heart in S.F., because Anette bid NYC adieu and headed back to our fair city to pursue design (lucky us!). To peep this chick's serious style game, we met up with the lady in her Pac Heights home for a day of dress-up fun. Click through to see our snaps of Anette and her ultra-enviable, designer-laden wardrobe (vintage Lanvin, anyone?) and do a little star-in-the-making gazing while you're at it.

Photographed by Anna-Alexia Basile

In a city where car owners and MUNI riders seem to be split 50/50, for those of us consistently walking from point A to B, stashing stylish back-up kicks in our whip isn't always an option. Which, as it turns out, might actually be a sartorial blessing in disguise. We’ve pretty much mastered the art of fashion-meets-function, haven’t we S.F. ladies? And especially below the ankle! Want us to further cement our pedi point? Peep these 14 dangerously stunning soles we spotted strolling the streets of S.F. From cutting-egde espadrilles to downright-daring oxfords, we’ve rounded up the season’s hottest foot adornments that were made for walking and stalking. Ready to tap into some pavement-pounding inspiration? Peep the full roundup for proof that these hills can’t trump S.F. style mavens.

Photographed by Jasmine Gregory

Sure, the naysayers can groan all they want about the fashion in our fair city. But they’ve obviously never scoped out the bevy of guys and gals putting S.F.’s style scene on the map. While we might lack the quantity of talented designers that, say, NYC boasts, we think the local creatives we do have challenge the best of 'em when it comes to runway-worthy quality goods.

This rings especially true for bauble makers residing in the Bay. To prove it, we're introducing you to 10 of the brightest local rock stars, right here! Whether dainty trinkets are your thing or you prefer statement-making adornments, we promise these local innovators have something for all tastes (and bank accounts). And by the end of this slideshow you’ll have a face to match with every must-know name in the S.F. jewelry-design game. Ready to bone up? Your cheat sheet awaits...

Over these past few weeks, San Francisco has seen the light, quite literally. And all of that sunshine has not been lost on us desperately heat-seeking locals. The steady dose of Vitamin D has not only made us grin from ear to ear, it's also allowed us to finally strip down and don our most adorable summer garb (hallelujah!). We’re talking the really good stuff, too — whimsical sundresses (no tights!), playful rompers, and neon and pastel hues galore.

Sun gods, we see (and love) you! In order to celebrate this wonderful gift of warmth before our always-expected-but-never-welcome summertime slump, we took to the streets surrounding Dolores Park — the epicenter of the city on warm, sunny days — to snap 14 sizzling street-style looks. From fashionable folks standing on epically long lines at Tartine and Bi-Rite to the chic sun bathers lounging on the Dolores Park grass, here's what an S.F. summer — in style — looks like.

Photographed by Anna-Alexia Basile

Admit it, every time you see an amazing pair of cap-toe shoes, you get the urge to spring clean all of those boring black pumps right out of your closet. But hold up, you won’t want to ditch them just yet! As it turns out, it’s super easy to DIY the lackluster footwear in your current possession and upgrade each pair to its fullest, color-capped potential.

Trust, we did it ourselves — twice! — transforming a ho-hum pair of black heels into a steel-y toed wonder and turning an otherwise plain nude oxford into a neon-tinged piece that just begs for compliments and double takes. Wanna know how we did it? From intel on everything from spray-painting techniques to taping like a pro, keep reading for four simple steps that'll turn your drab shoes into cool, hue-tipped kicks — no fancy footwork (or big bucks) required.

Photographed by Natalie Goel

With the onslaught of cloudless days and warm temps, our sunnies are finally making their way out of their cases (they were in hibernation mode for a hot minute) and onto our faces. We really believe a trusty pair of ray-shielding specs are the coolest accessory around — and we are always adding more to our perpetually expanding pile. One local sunglasses label we can’t get enough of? Mayfourteenth.

We fell hard back in December, for the color-flecked shades, and now, designer Benjamin Belsky is back at it, making us crave a slew of new styles (our wallets are ready). Mayfourteenth has released pretty imagery of its latest offerings, and let’s just say that we're now intensely craving a day of lounging around in a light-soaked apartment.

It looks like Belsky was inspired by exotic trips abroad this time around, too. “The lines was inspired by the colors and textures of the jungles and beaches of South America. The journey is the destination,” says Belsky. Click through to see the captivating snaps and the stellar shades. How's that for brightening up your day?

Photographed by Dustin Aksland

Wicker, lace, and nautical stripes...they're all summer-style hallmarks that we keep revisiting, year after year. And, naturally, since we're fans of classics — with a twist, that is — we're really digging the newest collection from S.F.-based bag maker Jamie Lim, for sustainable line Kayu.

The spring/summer '12 offerings include hand-woven straw clutches, hand-dyed lace, and precious shell details, all juxtaposed against warm wood and adding up to a truly unique collection for the three-year-old brand.

Take a peek at our favorites from the line after the jump. And, if you're thinking of indulging, keep in mind that a portion of proceeds from each bag go back to educational causes in Cambodia.

Photo: Courtesy of Kayu

If there’s one day of the week we wait for with bated breath — it’s Friday (no surprise there). But, throw a little art, commerce, and grub into the mix, and we’re beyond hyped. Well, that’s precisely what goes down at Oakland’s storied Art Murmur. Every first Friday of the month, gals and guys flock to all parts of the East Bay (Uptown, Jack London Square, and Temescal) for a creative scene brimming with activity, from pop-up restos (oh hey, Rice Paper Scissors!) and street art to auctions and lots of shopping.

Since it only comes along once a month, we’re always on the edge of our seats waiting to book it to the sweet fest. Naturally, it often brings out some of the most vibrant ensembles around that we just had to document. Ready to be impressed by the bevy of art hoppers in all their East Bay finery? Click through our slideshow for 9 of the best outfits we spotted, and we’ll plan on catching you over the Bay Bridge next month!

Photographed by Abby Wilcox

When designer Louisa Parris left the Bay for her native London earlier this year, San Francisco definitely lost one of its best fashion talents in town. But that doesn't mean the Central Saint Martins alum has forgotten about these parts.

Need evidence? Look no further than Parris' second scarf collection, which was inspired by the colorful Victorian homes that dot our city, and includes six graphic pieces named after S.F.-centric locales like Fillmore, Dolores, Church, Clipper, Noe, and the all-encompassing Bay.

"The collection was one I always wanted to do, because I just love the design and architecture of San Francisco houses," Parris, a former Noe Valley resident, tells us. "The color combinations always surprised me and I wanted to see if I could make them work in my own designs."

Parris took that inspiration, along with the vivid shades brought to life by the California sunlight, to color her collection, while her hand drawings and love for all things graphic played into the design.

Take a look at the results in the lookbook, shot in Cali by local photographer and Instagram superstar Michael O'Neal, after the jump. Look close enough and you might even spy a familiar face in model Jenna Boulé, one of our recent Real Girl, Real Beauty subjects!

Photo: Courtesy of Michael O'Neal

Sure, San Francisco is far from being a fashion capital. But if you need proof that the city houses some major budding talent in the sartorial field, all you need to do is cast your eyes toward the Academy of Art University, and its fashion program headed up by designer Simon Ungless, who started the Alexander McQueen label in partnership with the late designer, in the early '90s.

With a master instructor behind them, 25 fashion students marched a total of 17 collections (many of them collaborations between students) down the runway late last week. And while there was much excitement over the front row that included visiting guests Sarah Burton, Philip Treacy, Suzy Menkes, and Cathy Horyn, the real action was happening on the runway.

Check out our top 50+ looks from the show (trust us, it was hard to narrow them down!) after the jump, and let us know your favorites in the comments.

Photo: Courtesy of the Academy of Art University

When one thinks of a master milliner, Philip Treacy is normally the very first name to come to mind. Lucky for San Franciscans, the legendary hat maker came to town to attend a series of events surrounding the Academy of Art University's BFA fashion show, including a millinery demo with craft store supplies for the AAU's in-awe students. To learn all about his S.F. adventure, plus his disdain for the word "fascinator," and the possible hat boom on the horizon, we posted up on a curb in Fisherman's Wharf and talked shop with the icon.

Have you shopped while in San Francisco?
"I went to some of the vintage stores. Suzy [Menkes] took us with her on a shopping trip. We went to Reliquary and we went to the African shop across the street, which was my favorite. I bought lots there and so did Sarah [Burton]. And nothing was for sale in the store! This one piece that Sarah wanted was not for sale. I had to explain to the woman in the shop. I said, 'You know that girl who's standing over there who wants to buy that piece? Did you see the royal wedding?' And she goes, 'Uh, yeah.' And I said, 'She made the wedding dress.' And then she said, 'Okay, it's for sale.'"

When you were speaking to the students earlier in the week, you mentioned hating the word fascinator. Why?
"It's the most ridiculous word. Personally, I think it sounds like some dodgy sex toy. And it's really a head dress. Or a hat. A baseball cap is a hat. A headwrap is a hat. Anything you put on your head is a hat. But I hate fascinators, even though people think my hats are fascinators."

You also mentioned that JFK going hatless might have influenced the lack of hat-wearing in the U.S.
"I'm a huge fan of the Kennedy administration and how glamourous it was. He choose not to wear a hat and he was the most important person in the world at that moment. He was the taste maker and the taste meister. And he had the most incredible hair and didn't need a hat. Of course, that didn't help the men's hat market, but that was his choice, which I empathize with and understand. I think hair became more important than hats in the '60s and that likely began to kill the hat industry. His wife wore a pillbox, but it was an excuse for a hat, really. It was all about everything but the hat. Halston, who was one of my favorite designers, designed that hat. And I love Halston more than the pillbox. But that's what she wanted."

So, by the time you started studying hat making, they might have already been démodé.
"When I started designing hats, the other students would say in a very apologetic way, 'Why are you designing hats? Only old ladies are wearing hats.' But I love hats — that's why I design them. Hats are about another dimension of passion about dressing up. You have to wear shoes, you have to wear clothes, but you could spend your whole life without wearing a hat. I quite like the fantasy aspect of hats because it's about self embellishment. We all have a head and everyone has the potential to wear a hat. And they've really changed from being conformist accessories to an accessory of rebellion. So, I make hats for the rebels of the world. And I like that, a lot."

Do you think hats will always be bigger in the U.K. than they are over here?
"It's bigger in the U.K., but it's traveling! Glamour transcends culture. I mean, are you trying to say that American women aren't interested in glamour? Of course they are! They're some of the most glamorous women in the world. I think in the future, maybe when I'm dead, they're going to get into hats. Fashion today is not about the designer, it's about the individual. It's become muchos democratic. Magazines pretend to dictate style. But they can't. That's over. Today the power is with the consumer. And hats really fit into that individual approach. They are really the epitome of individuality. I can see people scared to wear a hat because of what other people might think, but I can also see the writing on the wall and pretty soon, there'll be someone walking down this very street in San Francisco saying, 'I feel like wearing a fucking hat, because I feel like it.'"

Do "hat people" have anything in common?
"I know all of the hat wearers of the world and they are not who people think they are. People think that people wearing hats are looking for attention. But, in fact, they are often quite shy people who gain their power through wearing hats. Instead of popping a valium, a hat can make you feel better because it sort of takes you away from yourself. It makes you feel good. Once women universally understand that hats are empowering, they'll be back in a big way."

How important is it for you to talk to the design students at the AAU?
"I empathize with students because I was a student. It's all about encouragement. It helps you move forward, because to be encouraged when you're young is everything. I come from a tiny village in the west of Ireland. I have seven brothers and one sister. My mother was a baker. Alexander McQueen's father was a taxi driver and his son became a fashion icon. So, I believe in that. You can come from nowhere and go everywhere. It's all about talent. It's not where you come from."

Photo: Via Facebook/Philip Treacy