What a wonderful year it's been for thrift shopping in San Francisco. In my 2012 search for amazing, extraordinary pieces and quality finds, I have scored...

October. The air feels cool and fresh and leaves crinkle beneath my feet. I'm so in love with Fall and especially excited now that the sun is setting earlier and...

There once was a boy from France who loved to take risks. And the consequences were amazing! I've always admired Jean Paul Gaultier. It seems he is...

I've always been tactile. Whether it be the velvet surface of a rose petal, newly painted walls or a fabulous leather bag; I want to touch it. When I'm shopping I...

Lately we've been getting a steady dose of vitamin d out here in California, and the fashion savvy are turning to care-free wardrobe options as we gently make that...

Did you know what an underground hot spot LA is for vintage and thrifted style? Amidst the abundance of house hold fashion names and the selection of shopping...

I've always admired Diane von Fürstenberg. Such natural elegance, such grace. Long before she found the secret to a universally flattering shape and began...

Florence does it. Gaga does it. Lagerfeld did it. The 70s loved them. The 80s adored them. And ounce again I find myself hopelessly drawn to them. ...

Whether you are planning a vintage thrifting trip to the bay area or live locally, here are just three of my personal favorite op shops ripe for the...

A friend of mine was starting a new job but didn't have the cash to invest in a whole new office wardrobe. She wanted to look polished and fashion forward but...

It's no doubt been a fantastic year of thrift shopping! This year I had the opportunity to get knee deep in an ocean of goods reaching from the coast of California...

I could have mentioned this thrifty nifty pair of retro Pappagallo shoes (made in Spain - always a good sign when buying shoes!) in my most recent article, get your...

She taught us to drop our waists and relax our clothing. Hang out for a bit. Smell the roses, and even light a cigarette. It's said Coco Chanel was inspired...

There's something striking about a woman in a tux. It's a juxtaposition that oozes sex. Androgyny at its best. Who said a woman can't wear pants to a black-tie...

Some of you have asked me why I don't include posts on menswear too and, well, I've hesitated because I generally get my kicks picking female wardrobe. But I heard...

Honestly, the thrifting thing had been slow and sparse and sadly unhappening as of late. It felt like every shop I stopped into was picked clean...or maybe there...

For a long while now, clothing and jewellery heavily influenced by Native American art and dress has been popping up in cities everywhere. Our Native American...

These past few weeks have been awesome, and beautiful, and very, very, fun. We cried, we laughed...and Mark and I got married! We said "i do" in Tofino, British...

The penny loafer, one of the original "slip-on" shoes, is often decorated with tassels but sometimes...penny's. When the first penny loafer debuted in 1936 (in a...

They did it on the Chanel runway. The First Lady Obama did it. They did it way back then. They do it way now. I've been doing it all summer! I love the way...

I knew these flats would be a hit! Playful and simple, neon yellow jellies add life to your summertime outfits. Paired with denim shorts, or a muted maxi-dress;...

I've always loved Steven. Since I could understand a rhythm and a beat! Waaay before he graced American Idol with his mug. I fell hard when he was at his prime -...

Just this week I was on a "quickie" (that's my term for taking a very quick browse throughout a particular shop when there just isn't time to see everything!), ...

Not only is thrift shopping fun and mysterious (you just never know what you are going to find!), it also provides a whole plethora of positive aspects for the...

You've probably noticed by now my unfailing adoration for Ferragamo shoes. Yes I'm crazy about Louboutin's and Blahnik's too, but there is something about...

We're nearing the end of June and with July 4th festivities just around the corner, it seems big discounts are popping up everywhere. Yes, even thrift shops and...

ok, i know, more sequins. and i'm not going to say a girl can't have enough because she can. but this was such a great little garment I had to grab it! i love...

I've spent the last month picking through the spaces and places of Vancouver to find myself back in San Francisco in time for summer. And let me tell you, it is...

The eighties is a decade that gets a lot of flack - but I am proud to have been born into a year that boasts so many make-up options, tight clothing, and over-sized...

I'm loving this great little book I picked up for Mark! Originally published in 1962, M. Sasek's classic children's book has been re-released in the 21st century. ...

I'm GA GA over these perfectly gaudy loafers. (Yeah, yeah it's always about the shoes with me!) But black patent leather with faux crocodile embellishment and...

An awesome trend I often find floating about op shops and thrift stores is "the bag sale"! You would be so lucky to stumble in for a pick on a day that one is...

Right now fashion has a mad crush on all accessories gaudy, chunky, gold, and stone. Here are some of my latest and greatest picked jewels and gems for your...

A great way to showcase your unique fashion taste in an affordable way this summer is to find yourself a vintage bathing suit! Retro swimwear has made a huge...

Sometimes I come across the cutest things when hunting for thrift clothing. I always like to browse the knick-knacks and china or collectibles towards the end of...

I am absolutely gaga over my new Martinez Valero suede pumps picked last month at the St. Vincent de Paul in San Mateo, California Purchased brand new, a pair...

Let's be blunt: you'll never get away with wearing anything you don't have the true inner confidence to rock. If YOU don't believe you look good in it; anyone...

Nothing says romantic like lace...or flowing maxi dresses and floral hair pieces. But as a tested and true rocker chic, I find it truly fantastic to pair the...

The thing about sequins is their sparkle. To put them on is to adorn yourself in magic; they always make me feel as if i'm channelling my inner disco diva or...

I rarely buy brand-new or off the rack because, well, while shopping in any case is fun; it lacks the excitement of discovering the unknown. The magic of...

The day I stepped onto the corner of Haight – Ashbury is one I will never forget. My heart skipped a beat and tears welled in my eyes as I lit a cigarette (for...

I just finished watching the HBO television special The Kennedy's and although I've always admired Jacqueline (one of my favorite first ladies!), it really got me...