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Weekend Drinking Agenda: Oktoberfest, S.F.-Style

DIY Must-Do: Yellow Owl Workshop’s First-Ever Print-Making Class

Become A Tribal Princess With These Hot New Jewelry Collabs

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$1,600 For Jewish New Year ‘Do: Wigging Out Or Worth It?

All over New York, Orthodox Jewish women are getting ready for the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah, by dropping big bucks (we're talking up to $1,600)

by Sarah Wilson

Click Your Heels and Cough Up $3 Million For Dorothy’s Ruby...

We're guessing that the Wizard of Oz himself may not have enough dough to bid on Dorothy's infamous ruby slippers. This December, the one-and-onl

Get Your Green On With These 4 Rad Urban Homesteading Events

Photos: urban-homesteading.org (left) Facebook/Heirloom Skills for Sustainable Living (right) This fall, hardcore homesteading fans have plenty to look for

by Jessica Velez

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Time Waster Alert: Amazing Site Chronicles S.F.’s Film History

Photo: Reel SF Film nuts and S.F. history fiends, we've got a weekend time waster for you! Through screengrabs and current photographs, the awesome si

by Klassy Goldberg

Get Scentual At Fresh’s Newly Renovated Flagship Store!

Since the '90s, Fresh stores have supplied New Yorkers with chic, clean, easy-to-love beauty products, and while maintaining their respected reputatio

by Zoila Sylvester

Belle Of The Ball: Elle Adores Alexa’s Alice Dress

The Chateau Marmont was the center of the celeb-studded universe last night. A-listers like Kate Bosworth, Diana Agron, Abbie Cornish, Gia Coppola, and Ama

by Kate Mulling

Bridal Party! Scour 20+ Alternative Vendors At The Tilt Wedding F...

Planning the perfect wedding can seem a little daunting at times…okay, all the time. But at this Sunday’s Tilt Wedding Fair, it'll be a fu

by Jessica Velez

Armani ‘Boudoir’ Short Film Is Nothing Short Of Romantic

Georgio Armani is no stranger to fantasy, and his autumn '11 collection, “Boudoir,” only further affirms his romanticism. This updated loo

by Jillian Lucas

Rad Or Bad: Mullet Cornrows From LFW

Half-and-half hair looks are a thing right now, with every other girl you see downtown rocking an undercut, an ombre dye-job, or some sort of lopsided

Book Clutches That Don’t Break The Bank

by Alison Baitz

Get Ready For The Perfect Manicure With This New Nail Tool!

The at-home manicure: We've all tried to master it, but somehow always end up “painting outside the lines.” Well, send us your clumsy, you

by Zoila Sylvester

Taming Of The ‘Do: Pipino 57 Transforms Willow’s Tresses

by Willow Lindley

Levi’s Brings Its Bike-Themed Pop-Up Shop To S.F.!

Photo: Courtesy of Levi's We've already told you all about Levi's new—and sort of incredible—Commuter Jeans capsule collection (

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Mmmm Comfy! Check Out The James Perse Sample Sale for Up To 80% Off!

Still on the hunt for those perfect layering pieces for Fall? Check out the James Perse sample sale, for both men and women, which kicks off tomorrow. With

by Sarah Wilson

Rate The Runway, Round 4: Best Bold Floral Print

Welcome to Rate The Runway! If you're all about Fashion Week—you know, stalk Anna Wintour, rip-the-clothes-right-off-the-models obsessed—c

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Pamela Love Designs An Earring Necklace, And More Things We Love

by Ryan Koopmans

Sui He Hams It Up Backstage (Peep Our Crazy-Ass Gif!)

No, we just couldn't get enough. We loved the beauty looks backstage at Altuzarra so much, we put them into action with a GIF that may hurt your eyes

by Gina Marinelli

Street Style Of The Day: (Color) Block Party In Full Effect

We admire a lady who dares to mix and match the boldest colors in her wardrobe, especially when the result is a look that packs a powerful punch. Taking no

by Gina Marinelli

Catch Two Classic Movies For Free This Saturday

Are you soaking in some quality time outdoors before summer slips away completely? Us, too. And to help keep you outside, there are two outdoor movie scree

by Eunice Tanos

Score 20% Off Erica Tanov This Saturday Only!

Recently, the Marin Country Mart has grabbed our attention with fashion-focused happenings worth hopping aboard the next available ferry to get to. And thi

by Jessica Velez

Five In-Store Exhibits (And Awesome Art Parties!) Kicking Off Thi...

Work by Leigh Wells (left) and Christophe Coppens (right). BellJar Peep the opening of “Oh”, a show featuring artists and Kansas City Art Insti

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

Get Over Hump Day With Free Scream Sorbet Scoops At The Ferry Bui...

There's no better way to toast this almost sweat-inducing weather with a delectable frozen treat. We've already shared some incredible milkshake

by Katie Hintz-Zambrano

N.Y.C. Street Style: An Actress Shows Us How To Wear Early Fall L...

Our A/C must think we're a bit schizophrenic, what with the amount of times a day we turn it on and off. Of course, early September in NYC is a hard m

by Kristian Laliberte

The Toothpaste That Isn’t: Lush’s Futuristic-Meets-Ea...

We're equally excited and weirded out by Lush's Toothy Tabs, a new alternative to toothpaste. Available in six different flavors, this futuristic

by Zoila Sylvester

Pauly D Gave Kim Kardashian A $40,000 Wedding Present

Apparently, Jersey Shore star Pauly D has no hard feelings towards Kim Kardashian, despite the fact that she didn't invite him to her wedding. Accordi

by Kristian Laliberte

Convert Hosts ‘Back To Cool’ Trunk Show!

Heading back to school or just want to check out some rad fall wares? Then head to Berkeley's fave eco-friendly boutique Convert, which will be hostin

by Eunice Tanos

Score Half-Off A Smoky Eye Tutorial At SenSpa

Unfortunately, the latest runway beauty trends are not as easy to replicate as they are to fall in love with, which is why we’re always more than wil

by Jessica Velez

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