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You didn’t think we’d peace out for the long weekend without offering you up a little retail treat, did you? Come on, you know us better than that. With Memorial Day creeping up, Union Square-based shop Bastille is helping you look luxe on the cheap with a pretty sweet deal (bonus: You don’t even have to leave your house). You can score up to 30% off your entire purchase, for a total savings of 30% to 70% off their spring and summer selections.
But, say you do want to get out and about — if you pop into the store, you will save an additional 10%. Choose from covetable wares by Acne, 10 Crosby, Band of Outsiders, A.P.C., Rick Owens, Doo.ri, and more. With these stylish threads, we’ve got a five-dollar bill that says you'll be the best-dressed guest at any Memorial Day fete. To save, all you need to do is head to ilovebastille and enter Refinery upon checkout, now through June 1. You can thank us later!
Photo: Courtesy of Bastille
Don't Call It A Comeback: Valencia Street Shines On With A Slew Of Sales
A few weeks back, our beloved Valencia Street fell victim to some pretty crummy riots, resulting in steep damage of a few of our fave local hotspots. But now the turf is looking tidy and we're ready to show much love to the bustling, shop-laden blocks at today's mega-festive Valencia Corridor Sidewalk Sale — going down in honor of small-business week.
The sidewalk sale includes over thirty local vendors, including R29 faves Mira Mira, BellJar, and The Curiosity Shoppe, that'll be offering slashed prices, bubbly, bites, art, and live tunes.
And for a triple whammy, we suggest hitting up Weston Wear, which will be dishing out discounts at up to 15% off on all apparel, as well as serving up drinks mixed by the folks at Dear Mom and munchies by The Front Porch chef Matt Marcus.
Now that’s how we like to party! Are you as down with this as we are? Check out the deets below and consider your Saturday completely booked.
When: Saturday, May 19, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Valencia Street (between 14th and 29th streets).
Photo: Via Weston Wear
Weekend Agenda: Two Mom-Approved Sales
Looking to spoil Mom this weekend? Well, before you start whipping out your wallet and credit cards, take note of two irresistible sales that are sure to get your message across without breaking the bank. Whether your Mommy Dearest is looking for some new home goods to spruce up her space or wants to add a little sparkle to her jewelry box, these two sales will help keep you at the top of her favorites list. Peep the deets below and be prepared to outshine your sibs.
Prairie Collective Renovation Sale
When it comes to shopping for a heart-warming gift, there’s nothing better than stopping by a local shop filled with an assortment of unique knicks and knacks. Add slashed price tags to the mix and you’ve landed in gift-giving heaven, which is precisely what’s going down at Prairie Collective's renovation sale. Think ultra-soft throws and pillows, pretty floral vases, and even an out-there porcelain skull adorned with a golden tooth that’s destined to be a great conversation piece. The best part? Discounts go all the way up to 75% off, thanks to the PC's need to make way for brand-spankin’-new merch. Um, can shops do spring cleaning more than once a season? The sale ends Sunday, so head over to the Lower Haight and set sale.
When: Saturday, May 12, noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 13, noon to 3 p.m.
Where: Prairie Collective, 262 Divisadero Street (between Haight and Page streets); 415-701-8701.
Melissa Joy Manning Sample Sale
We'll admit it: When shopping for others, we can’t help but channel our inner super-savvy stylist. And nothing gives us that feeling more than perusing the jewel stunners at Berkeley’s Melissa Joy Manning boutique, with Mother’s Day in mind. And although we don’t have celebrity clients — or access to their bank accounts, we can still indulge in Manning’s designs for our stellar moms at this Saturday’s sample sale. There, we’ll be eyeing a variety of pretty bips and bops that are going out the door at 60% off! And if you want to treat yourself, too, don't worry — we won’t judge.
When: Saturday, May 12, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
When: Melissa Joy Manning, 1827 5th Street, Suite B (at Hearst Avenue); 415-647-8440.
Photo: Via Facebook/ Prairie Collective
Score An Extra 50% Off All Sale Items At Acrimony's E-Shop
If there's anything we love more than a sale at one of our favorite stores, it's a sale on sale items at one of our favorite stores. And that's precisely what's going down over at the e-shop for Hayes Valley boutique Acrimony right now — but it's ending today, Tuesday, May 1st.
Head over to shopacrimony.com to score goods like a Kai-Aakmann cowl-back romper for under $30 (originally $118), statement-making LD Tuttle heels for under $200 (originally $650), classic Gitman Bros. button-ups, Bijules baubles, and rad clothing for the dudes, too.
All you need to do to redeem these amazing deals is enter the code EXTRA50 upon checkout. Note that all sales are final.
Photo: Courtesy of Acrimony
Hit Up This Rad Madewell Event And Score 30% Off!
Thanks to Madewell’s steady supply of adorable garb and completely covetable accessories, we don’t need much cajoling to pop in for a visit. But in case you need an additional reason, how's 30% off for one night only? Yep, we thought so.This Thursday, college-centric site Her Campus is celebrating its two brand-spankin’-new Bay Area editions by treating shoppers to a roster of sweet deals and treats.
In addition to scoring 30% off Madewell goodies, shoppers can indulge in on-the-spot massages by Aveda, a prize-packed raffle, and gift bags filled with Lancome, L'Occitane, Benefit, and Bobbi Brown loot for the first 15 folks through the door.
When: Thursday, April 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: Madewell, 845 Market Street (1st floor of the Westfield Mall); 415-644-0748.
RSVP: Here!
Photo: Via Madewell
Score Deals On Seedstore Duds And PUBLIC Bikes!
Like picnicking at Dolores Park and thrift shopping on Haight Street, patrolling these hilly avenues in the bike lane is just one of the many ways to discover our very cool town. And it’s no secret our fave sets of handle bars on wheels come in the form of PUBLIC Bikes' supremely pretty cycles. That's why we're happy to report that you can knock 10% off the "lickable" wonders this week.
How so, you might ask? Just head over to the Inner Richmond and take part in Seedstore’s Babes and Bikes event, where you can also snag 20% off both Nooworks' print-tastic apparel and the goods at Seedstore, which include brands like Mink Pink, Alternative Apparel, and BB Dakota.
If there’s anything better than having an ultra-stylish bike, it's looking even more stylish on it, right? We certainly think so! Hop onto this can’t-miss event by peeping the deets below!
When: Thursday, April 26, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Seedstore, 212 Clement Street (between 3rd and 4th streets); 415-386-1600.
Photo: Via Facebook/Public Bikes
Hurry! Save Mad Moolah On R&R With These Sweet Spa Week Deals
Sure, we may only be halfway through the week, but our minds are already in relaxation mode. Why the zen vibe, you ask? Well, it is in no small part due to the luxe treatments going down for super-discounted prices at S.F. Spa Week. A $50 massage? Yes, please.
Spa Week, which kicked off on Monday, is offering up one-of-a-kind deals at some of the Bay Area’s best salons and spas. The stellar lineup includes must-hit havens like Body by Melisa, Red Door Spa, Tre Balm, and Le Petite Rose — plus way more (the options are plentiful, trust). So, it doesn’t matter what side of the bridge you’re on; you can get your R&R on for cheap, just as long as you move fast. There are only a few days left to pamper yourself. So, go ahead and indulge — a little hump-day treat never hurt, now did it?
Photo: Via Le Petite Rose
Photo: Via Le Petite Rose
Set Sale Today: Score Half-Off Serial Cultura, This Afternoon Only!
Although the Bay is home to some of the most influential companies on the planet,the world's cutest dog, and Woody Allen's next film, we have to admit that New York has us squarely beat when it comes to sample sales.But, don’t break out the Kleenex just yet, sartorial go-getters, because Oakland-based label Serial Cultura is having a big sale across the bridge that goes way above and beyond.
How so? First off, shoppers can snag both fall and spring samples (peep those beauties here) at a whopping half-off. Second, if you’re into custom-made pieces, you can pick your fave design from the print-tastic label, choose a fabric, and in a few weeks, receive a custom piece.
Plus, another top made-in-they-Bay brand, Micaela Greg, will also be on hand for pre-orders of its sure-to-be-stellar fall collection, plus it'll be hawking discounted knitwear from past collections. We suggest you jot down the deets below and make room in your closet!
When: Saturday, April 14, 1 to 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Serial Cultura Studio, 909 45th Avenue, Suite 13 (at San Leandro Street), Oakland; 212-563-0163.
Photo: Via Serial Cultura
Score Up To 50% Off Everything At The Brooklyn Circus' Easter Sale
One way to celebrate the upcoming holiday weekend? Getting your shop on, duh. And local menswear mecca The Brooklyn Circus is giving you a helluva reason to head to its Fillmore Store (or the online shop), thanks to an unbeatable three-day Easter sale.
Starting Friday, April 6, folks will get up to 50% off everything from the shop's past collections (from 3 to 9 p.m.). Meanwhile, stragglers will get up to 40% off on Saturday (from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and up to 30% off on Easter Sunday (from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
Since BKC doesn't usually host sales, this is sort of a biggie. So huge, in fact, that one of the co-owners of the shop is offering advice on how to secure the discounted goods!
Can't wait for Friday for the cheap thrills to begin? You (sort of) don't have to, thanks to another hot event happening at Hayes Valley's Azalea tonight, Thursday, April 5.
Head to the shop from 6 to 9 p.m. to celebrate the spring '12 launch party of Cheap Monday. While you're scoping out the new (and totally accessible) wares, catch a live performance by local band The Ghost, score 15% off Cheap Monday goods, and sip free PBR. Your cheat sheet on both happenings, below.
BKC Easter Sale
When: Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8; Times listed above.
Where: The Brooklyn Circus, 1521 Fillmore Street (between O'Farrell and Geary Streets); 415-359-1999. And online.
Cheap Monday Party And Sale At Azalea
When: Thursday, April 5, 6 to 9 p.m.
Where: Azalea, 411 Hayes Street (between Gough and Octavia streets); 415-861-9888.
Photo: Via BKC
Pssst! Snag Sweet Discounted Wares At This Today-Only Sale
If there’s one sure-fire way to get us up off our bums and out of the house in five minutes flat, it’s a flash sale. We kind of live for the thrill of scoring items on the cheap. Tell us when and where and we’ll book it there, stat. So, when we caught wind that a “secret” sale was hitting town today, we started making a mental list of all the pretty possibilities.
Word is you can score duds from faves like BB Dakota, Greylin, Line & Dot, and BCBG (provided by a slew of unnamed S.F. boutiques) at this blowout event — all for supremely slashed prices. But blink and you’ll miss this sweet sale, because it only lasts a grand total of three whopping hours. So, you’ll have to scurry to make this one. But, trust — you'll be glad you did (um, the first 30 peeps get a gift from Benefit!). See you there?
When: Wednesday, April 4, 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: 625 Market Street (at New Montgomery Street), 10th floor.
Photo: Via BB Dakota
R29 Exclusive: Knock 25% Off Ashbury Skies' Stellar Shoes
With based-in-S.F. shoe designers like Martha Davis and the ladies behind Freda Salvador thriving, and creating the dreamiest of footwear, it seems our little city by the Bay can boast some very big talent when it comes to accessorizing below the ankle.Plus — hello — we've home to one of the coolest new online retailers focused soley (hehe) on shoes. That, of course, would be the one and only Ashbury Skies, which has quickly become an R29 fave, for its indie-focused wares and totally accessible prices.
And now we're crushing even harder, thanks to Ashbury's 25% discount extended exclusively to R29 readers, now through Friday, April 15. Just take your pick of everything from go-everywhere suede oxfords to towering vegan heels by Haus Of Price. Then, enter the code CORALINE upon checkout and you're good to go.
Plus, if that wasn't a sweet enough deal for you, you can also enter to win a free pair of Coraline wedges (as seen in our spring booties roundup!) by heading over to AS's Facebook page and following the simple instructions on the Coachella-themed contest. Good luck!
When: Now through Friday, April 13
Where: Ashbury Skies
Photo: Via Ashbury Skies
Shop For A Cause, Get Something More Than Just Warm Fuzzies In Return
Fancy yourself some fresh new spring wares, minus the shopper's guilt? Then consider this Thursday’s Seedstore soiree a must-hit event, since it features two remorse-zapping benefits.
For starters, each and every piece in the shop will have its price slashed to 10% off, including brands such as BB Dakota, Mink Pink, and Free People. You can also take part in the shop’s raffles, and win prizes like an awesome Pendleton blanket (we want!) and a pair of Nudie Jeans (for men and women).
And, to completely remove all pangs of guilt, take comfort in that fact that Seedstore is donating 100% of all raffle profits to the Glide Memorial, which aims to alleviate suffering and bring an end to the poverty cycle. This event is as good as they come, so be there to win and give big.
When: Thursday, March 29, 5 to 8 p.m.
Where: Seedstore, 212 Clement Street (between 3rd and 4th avenues); 415-386-1600.
Photo: Via Facebook/Seedstore
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