SF Style: Easy Chic at 851 Reading Series
851 is a monthly reading series (dubbed by City Lights Bookstore as “by far, one of the most exciting reading series in San Francisco”) hosted by Janey Smith, located in a derelict apartment in Lower Haight lit entirely by tea lights, votives, and those Saint candles you can get at the grocery store.
SF Style: Laid Back in Army Fatigues
We spotted Angelica, a model, in Nob Hill, while she was waiting for a photo shoot on Sutter Street, wearing this adorable combination of army fatigues rolled at the sleeve, high-waisted jean shorts, sheer black stockings, and Chuck Taylors.
Exploratorium Goes ‘On the Move’ With Pop-Up Museums
Exploratorium is closing its doors at the Palace of Fine Arts on January 2, 2013 (but will be open to the public, for free, all that day) in order to gear up for a big move to Pier 15 on the Embarcadero.
SF Style: Orange and Silver Chic
Austin, sitting and chatting with a friend in Union Square, caught our eye with his wondrous locks and colorful outfit composed of an orange sweater, floral print Oxford, white jacket and shiny metallic Doc Martens.
“It’s just something I threw on,” he explained to us, “It was muggy this morning, and I wanted to wear something bright.”
Asked to described his style, Austin says “I’m a butch queen kind of femme. I like close fitting things, but I keep a masculine swag.” His favorite stores include Dr. Marten, Wasteland, American Apparel, Marc Jacobs, but he also enjoys creating his own clothes from purchased fabrics of heavy jersey and brocade. He mentions he was wearing Mickey Mouse ears the other day, just for fun.
Commenting on the San Francisco style scene, Austin says “It’s emerging. I see a lot of new things here. I hang out in the Haight a lot, where I see a lot of grunge hipsters.”
Devastating Photos of Hurricane Sandy’s Destruction
Hurricane Sandy blew into the Eastern side of our continent and left many devastated. The internet took notice, and Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram became sources to share information and images, real and doctored, of the so-called “Frankenstorm.”
Best Giants Memes of the Web
The Giants did it—it only took four games to win the World Series and sweep the Detroit Tigers out of any chance of victory. To celebrate, here are some of our favorite Giants memes found in various corners of the Internet.
Baristas in the hood: Cafe La Taza
Today, we profile Cafe La Taza, in the heart of Union Square, home of tourists, tourism employees, hotel laborers, hustlers, office nine-to-fivers, shoppers and art students.
Halloween Costumes for Every Budget
San Franciscans love dressing up and donning a costume all year round, whether the occasion is a Santa-themed bar crawl, Bay to Breakers or just an average Thursday night. It should come to no surprise that Halloween is a very big deal in the city.
Street Style: Gothic Perfection in Union Square
We spotted Camille, a Berkeley-based CCA student, in Union Square on a chilly Tuesday evening sitting outside the new Uniqlo store, hanging out and listening to music before heading to a Deftones concert.
Is this racist? Victoria’s Secret Pulls “Geisha” Outfit
A media firestorm is brewing around ladies’ wear company, Victoria’s Secret, for its debut and subsequent pulling of this “Geisha” inspired one-piece on the company’s online store.
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