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]]> 2006-07-01 15:58:55.255074+00:00 http://platial.com/post/97409 Herbie eez ze gooding artiste. Hee hopes tou vun day hav ze art shop in ze building, butt fur now contents heez elf tou hav vun on ze street. Herbie nose every biddy! Go buy some nicey arts or tayketh heem yore spare acrylic paints und paintable canvases und cardboards. Tell heem ze Madame sent aryooo und hee veal mayketh aryooo ze special drawling on ze baxxx ov yore drawling!

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]]> 2006-07-05 10:20:19.680755+00:00 http://platial.com/post/98139 A most lovely woman und friend ov ze Madame (she gaved mee ze bracelet fur tou cure myne hurted pawl!), Ugyen eez ze proprietress ov ze weirld's larget jewelry boxxx! Ringies! Bracelets! Neck laces! Some ov ze moist vunnerful pieces zat I hav seen in ze Tibetan-style can beef hound heer. Und Madame nose herr jewelies, tou be sure! Veezit Ugyen fur all ov your sparkly needs. Tell herr ze Madame sent aryoooo fur ze exxxtra special service und ze treat! Tibet Styles (415) 387-0903

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]]> 2006-07-09 09:02:41.098779+00:00 http://platial.com/post/102818 Sweet Maria Lopez, married tou ze veddy cutening Carlos ze Cobbler ov Haight Street, eez ze proud new proprietress ov ze beast place fur tou buy your pea coats und dickies! Open 11-7 Moonday through Satyrday und 11-5 on Sundae, aryooo veal be redeye fur ze beeg jobbie und stylin' tooo! Hee! So adorkabull I had tou load bofe videos! Take vun! Tayketh Two! I veal tayketh bofe!!! (415)621-2181.

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]]> 2006-07-06 20:27:50.000056+00:00 http://platial.com/post/102820 Tvsi und Lola ar fun tou talk tou und hav ze roxxxin' goods. Mee, I likey loooxin' at ze ringies und jewelies, butt ze posters ar poopular, tou. Donut mist ze peyote buttox tile at ze entrance, lyke ze hidden treasure. Zeez leetle shoppe eez ze real ting; beast sure tou wear ze flower in yore hares!

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]]> 2006-07-17 10:31:34.291543+00:00 http://platial.com/post/102851 Vicki eez ze eentaresting straight-talkin' hottie shopkeeper hoo donut mince weirds. Eefin aryoo goose in ze shoppe, aryooo otter buy ze leetl sumpin' sumpin'! Git yore ass cabbage down zare und buy ze 'hoodie. I lyke nosing shee eez zare fur buyin' ze leetl last-minute gifties fur mein fiends. Und shee eevin carries Beebalalou neck laces!!! Miss Vicki eez ze charm. Tell her ze Mad Ham sent aryooooo und mebbee shee throw aryoo ze discount. Und donut furgit tou stoop und snif-snif ze incense. Gud sniffinks!

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]]> 2006-07-17 10:42:14.816515+00:00 http://platial.com/post/112682 Ze nice jaunt tou Fisherman's Wharf should allways include ze veezit tou ze jewelie shoppes! Mein recent veezit wif Rebekah und Miss Leeeesa led us tou fynde ze spinnning rings, witch were introduced in San Francisco und witch Rebekah had nivver afore peeeped. Shee fluffed zem spinning rings und az fart az I nose, eez still in zat store drooooooolin' on 'em. Yay Ringies! Noel Gervais, whom yoooo may hav seen dancing lyke John Travolta long agooooo on Dick Clark's American Bandstand or perhaps tippy-tapping on James Gabbert's Dance Party baxxx in ze 80s, und heez coworkinger Roland Yarni, wood love to help aryooo chooose ze perfect jewelie fur yore momma or eevin yore ho! Afterweirds, hav ze funnel cakey und get yore ass cabbage on up stares tou seee "Menopause: Ze Musakal" Now goose on und get yore elf ze diamond tou match ze sparklies in yore eyes! Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39, SpaceP-4 e-mail fleeta-sfg@msn.com (415)421-2410

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]]> 2006-08-14 10:12:48.006441+00:00 http://platial.com/post/112685 Jennifer works her magic! __________________ I saw some of Jennifer Lynne's pieces at a recent Luggage Store trunk show and was excited to visit her Mission store. What a fun collection! From the sassy green frock featured in the center of the store (photo at right) to autumn-hued trousers and delicately designed tanks (also shown at right),and bouncing over to the bouyant wine bottle cork halter top, Jennifer has a delightful way of redefining everyday fashion sense. My visit found Jennifer busily at work creating a surplice wrap sweater dress. If you catch her at a slow time, she'll tailor her designs for you on the spot! Porcelynne opened in February of 2006 and Jennifer, who attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and gave up the business for a couple years before committing to her design work, has recently left her day job to focus on her creations full-time. If you are in the mood for a wardrobe update and want to support a local designer while looking different-than-most, here's your place. Porcelynne also features the work of many local designers including Amy M. Cool's highly touchable recycled fabric handbags and jewelry by 19 Moons and Tessa Poppe. I'm going to have to go back for the earrings created with Lite-Brites (photo at right). The most intriguing of Porcelynne's offerings is the "Panty-A-Month" club. You'll get a new pair of stinkies designed by Jennifer every month--imagine how fun it could be to get this monthly offering from a lover in the subsequent months after breaking up--the turmoil the poor chump would go through knowing that you'll be wearing the panties he bought you--he bought YOU--with your new lover. Oh, the possibilities! Art work in the gallery rotates; the current show features work created on heat-sensitive fax paper with a soldering iron (shown at right). Check out Porcelynne's website for gallery show information.

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]]> 2006-08-20 17:05:54.348844+00:00 http://platial.com/post/221906 Manager Cindy McMullen always provides a warm welcome! _____________________ A favorite browsing spot on the way to Comic Experience, The Other Shop is like your clean and neat Uncle Buck's basement. His stash of old Playboy mags would be filed by the Centerfold's hair color; his rabbit foot keychain collection sorted by size and color and hung neatly with cleverly managed hook-and-eyes. During this visit, I fell in love with locally designed handmade pillows and funny stuffed animals made of patterned vintage fabrics and scored a ring I suspect was made by a designer I've always admired (I have to remember to look into that!) and a terrific vintage dress in a great print with swell buttons and a soft sateen finish for only $30. I now wish I'd bought the faceted black pearl necklace for $70, but at the time figured I'd leave a bargain for the next Betty. Right now everything is 20% off (a bi-annual sale) so I was even more delighted with my finds (Dammit, I really should have have bought that pearl necklace for my niece's graduation gift). Cindy McMullen manages this collective of 14 dealers who each work in the store two days a month and take turns designing window displays. If you're a dealer or designer interested in renting a space, give Cindy a call at 415.621.5424. _______________________ Open every day from 12-6pm. "Where you can still afford to collect."

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]]> 2006-10-19 22:13:15.094549+00:00 http://platial.com/post/222183 Meet Graciela Ronconi of Vendima (anyone want to edit this poorly-lit video for me? :) _____________________ Besides Graciela and staff's friendly vibe, what I love best about Vendima is that they carry new vintage-inspired pieces as well as the real thing. Sometimes your favorite look just can't be found in a certain kind of pattern or color or size and you've gotta do a little "cheat." Can you guess which of the menswear coats in the photo showing two of them side-by-side in the column over there on the right is the real vintage and which is the new, vintage-inspired piece? Vendima carries Classic Hardware jewelry, which looks and feels like old Bakelite (see photo at right), shoes, coats, dresses, skirts and menswear that are reminiscient of 40s and 50s styles. Some of the new retro offerings include designs by local peeps Brown Sound, Sailor Jerry (did you know he was a real tattoo artist in the 30s and 40s? Yep he was, and you can get stationery here with his tattoo art as well as menswear sort of bowling shirts), Lucky 13, Rock Steady, and beau bois. Graciela Ronconi moved to this primo spot (right next to Peasant Pies near the MUNI 24 bus line) and changed the store name to Vendima (which means "vintage" in Portugese) after 11 years at "Guys and Dolls" in a lesser-traveled Noe Valley location. She buys clothes from the public--you can call to set up an appointment to sell your duds--and from trade shows and wholesalers who scout and buy all over the country. Winona Ryder shops here and scouts from Louis Vuitton, Burberry, and Ralph Lauren regularly check out the offerings for inspiration. I was digging the partytime Jackie O. looking metallic-threaded tweedish dresses with matching coats and if I didn't already have a couple sets from Aunt Esther I would have indulged. In the far back of the store you can find gifts and the ever-popular sales rack; a sweet selection of vintage plastic baby clothes hangers were going for $2.50 each and some lovely dresses were marked way down (see photos at right). Graciela is a gracious gal with a real vintage flair; let her style your vintage look. _______________ Monday-Friday 11-7pm; Saturday/Sunday 11-6pm Don't miss the end-of-season sales! (415) 285-7174

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]]> 2007-02-05 09:49:35.140342+00:00 http://platial.com/post/222390 Karizma's proprietress, Maopei, has served all of my jewelry repair and design needs for the whole ten years her store has been in the Castro. If I had $1 for every bead she's strung for me...well, I'd spend it all on another necklace! This is the place to get your watch battery changed, your rings sized, and Granny's engagement ring turned into a breastplate. Custom designs are available for any type of item including wedding rings or bridal party gifts and vintage jewelry repair jobs are welcomed. If you're a jewelry or clothing designer, Maopei has the connections to help with manufacturing and she will also help with design. She's designed for the Nature Company and assists local designers in selecting beads and findings. This is a great place for creating your own masterpiece jewelry; even Saks Fifth Avenue designers purchase jewelry components here. I was fascinated by Herkimer diamond crystals during my recent visit; Karizma's ever-changing inventory always holds wonderful surprises and Maopei is always willing to help with a design and will string you up on the spot if she's not too busy. During my recent visit she helped me bring my most recent fantasy choker to reality and over the years many of my signature pieces were built with Maopei's assistance. Here you will discover crystals and carved gemstones for whatever ails you and for whatever doesn't ail you. Many different shapes and sizes are available if you know what I mean (please refer to photos at right). Playing with the revolving jewelry display case, the kind where you push the electric button and the trays go 'round and round, reminds me of mooning over Troutman's Drugstore jewelry case offerings back in my hometown. I would *love* to have one of those babies in my living room someday! Maopei has this one chock full of charms, talismans, and other magical-looking items which could amuse and bewilder even the most peculiar shoppers for hours. As if all that isn't enough to satisfy, Maopei also offers an impressive collection of stonework fetishes, fine vintage and estate jewelry, sterling and gold rings, and loose colored stones. Tibetan art and Japanese woodblocks hang throughout the store waiting for you to discover and purchase them while gentle fountains murmur softly that rose quartz would look great with your complexion. Wile away an afternoon at Karizma soon! ______________________ Tuesday-Sunday 12-7pm Monday 1-7pm karizma1@att.net 415.861.4515

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]]> 2006-08-13 21:38:53.02061+00:00 http://platial.com/post/158393 Say hello to Peter Zeigelmeyer, Proprietor. _________________ For a very long time now, I've been jonesin' for one of those cool-looking Gado Gado sweatshirts with the tribal design on the sleeves and the long pointy swirly hoods that I see in Ceiba's window when I pass by the store...maybe in red. Touring Ceiba with Peter Ziegelmeier and Marie is a worldwide affair: local designers Dreamtime, Eka, and Space Turtle; Hikari from Japan; Psylo/Israel; Gado Gado/Austria; Nuclear Star/Italy; Quantum Leap & Mido from Bali all compete for my Mastercard's attention. But my favorite items in the store at the moment has got to be those stash belts by Hipsterr SF (modeled by Marie at right), which are like old-west gun holsters of wonderfully crafted leather but instead of gun holsters you get pockets for all of your raver or just-plain-boring-old-daily needs. These are way hipper than the standard fanny-pack, that's for damn sure, and I'll bet no one ever broke up with/refused to go out with/beat up someone for wearing a Hipsterr. Furry playa coats by Simone Schulz and an interesting selection of jewlery by Gina Pfanz round out the offerings of a bit of each type of gear you might need for an overnight dance party or just a hard day of urban living. If you're wondering where the music comes in, Peter founded Ceiba Records in 1996 and produces psytrance, progressive trance, and downtempo ambient music; listen and buy in the back of the store or on the website.

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]]> 2006-09-01 04:55:38.190859+00:00 http://platial.com/post/158396 Video: Stephanie Don of Betsey Dee welcomes us to Betsy Dee's Haight Ashbury boutique. _____ "When dressing for an evening out, I always choose chandelier earrings. They're more likely to match the lampshade I will inevitably be wearing." ~Betsy Dee Sounds like the kind of friend you want to take to your office Christmas party, or rather skip your office Christmas party to go to a burlesque show with instead! Betsy Dee's store inventory selection follows that same kind of party girl theme, with fun clothes in soft, feminine, plush fabrics and a hearty selection of unique artisan jewelry. This is the place for petite/small women and women who like to wear their clothing reallyreallllly tight to buy sexy tops to go with favorite jeans (Anoname $89) and incredibly soft skirts to kick around with in those new red boots. I especially dug Momie's skirts (see polka dot skirt photo shown with tank tops to the right), which sport great pockets featuring 50s-looking cocktail stencils and are made from interestingly oddly-matched soft soft soft cotton vintage fabrics. At $98 these skirts are reasonably priced given the feel, workmanship, and look. Many of the designers Betsy Dee carries are local, with a few from Los Angeles and the midwest, and she hires interns and local designers to work in the store. One of my favourite pieces, which, like Betsy Dee's own "Bad Pants" label--a sizzling "Sharon Stone" kind of line--looks much better on a human than on the hanger, was a denim skirt with insets (see photo over there on the right hand side somewhere) designed by a student at San Francisco's Art Institute in a student fashion show that Betsy sponsors called "The Denim Invention." Some pieces created in that show are still available in the store, such as a sexy little jean-material corset. Interesting t-shirts that are lots more fun to wear than the standard plain Gap cotton number start at $25 and saucy little skirts that would be great with your stomper boots are $45-$90something. I do wish designers would cover a wider range of sizes to suit the curvier and taller of us! Be sure to check out the well-made and not-as-pricey-as-you-might-think designer jewelry in the cases lining the back of the store. Betsy Dee carries a better variety of jewelry than most mainly-clothing kind of stores. You never know where you might find the perfect signature piece for Fall.

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]]> 2006-09-01 05:12:18.503589+00:00 http://platial.com/post/159036 >>>>>) I have enjoyed shopping at Laura's original Ruby store in the Mission; one Christmas I bought handmade handbags and fuzzy animal-ear hats there for most of my gifts to family and friends. Ruby's is a good place to find something reasonably priced and unique for thoughtful gift-giving. Personally, I am craving the raven resin necklace that I recently spotted on Ruby's website (see photo to the right) and I've got a few expectant momma friends who I think will enjoy dressing up their little bundles of joy in one-of-a-kind hipster baby togs (and starting at $20, these little outfits don't cost much more than standard cookie-cutter sleeper jammies!). Fused glass pendants with vintage textile patterns ($40-$99) and handpainted resin necklaces (both pictured to the right) are interesting pieces to add to the right outfit and are the sort of jewelry that it's hard not to move in on a for a closer look! I love the Fall-colored brocade and leather handbags; one I spotted looked perfect for opera season--lush fabric, nice long strap, and just big enough for tickets, opera glasses, and lipstick. (also shown over there>>>) If you're a tourist, here you can buy a not-so-obviously-a-tourist-wearing-just-shorts sweatshirt or a different-than-most scarf to keep warm, and one that you'll probably even wear again (as opposed to the Fisherman's Wharf tourist variety). Don't forget to bring it with you next time! This is not L.A.! Note: Photos of Ruby's great handmade scarf selection and a glimpse of one of the interesting paintings on back of hoodies are over there on the right>>>> Beyond the painted wave midway through the Haight Ashbury store is Vie Papiel, a store of a different sort, carrying vintage ephemera such as old prints, scary clowns, and framed works. Original hand-colored prints of buff men, brave lions, fair maidens and other interesting tidbits put me in mind of old carnivals and Auntie Flora's Funhouse Library. Wonderful browsing...I spotted several future gifts for hard-to-buy for males. MISSION STORE HOURS Monday 3-7pm Friday 12-7pm Saturday/Sunday 11-6pm ____________ HAIGHT STORE HOURS Monday-Saturday 11-7pm Sunday 11-6pm

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]]> 2006-08-30 08:19:48.651225+00:00 http://platial.com/post/221833 I knew I recognized that guy from somewhere! Sean, formerly of Departures from the Past, is now performing irreverent and raunchy stand-up comedy at Clothes Contact in addition to Brainwash (Thursdays) and Canvas Gallery (Tuesdays). He'll make you laugh even while advising you that the leopard print mumu makes your ass look, well, BIG. I popped in here just for a minute and ended up staying long enough to find a terrificly patterned set of 50s pajamas for $18 (this is a stellar set, I'd peg it at $75 or so if it were freshly laundered and pressed and presented in a tonier store) and a $5 red hoodie with a "Sexy" pull tag (in case anyone doesn't notice immediately). Alley, dressed nattily in Clothes Contact finds (photos at right), advised buying lightweight clothes since Clothes Contact charges by the pound, but if things are extra heavy accommodations might be made to adjust the price. My pal bought a plush mauve velvet curtain to fashion into her reconstructed overalls and paid just $10--a good amount less than such a good piece of cloth might usually bring. Sure, she'll need to have it cleaned but the price is a bargain including that cost. If you're not afraid to dig in and have a good eye and feel for quality fabric you can find some remarkable pieces to wear as-is or rework into your reconstructed fantasy wardrobe. This is Clothes Contact's 20th anniversary celebration, so if you get there soon you'll get a 20% discount. Retro City Fashions has six shopping locations in the Bay area: Held Over, Clothes Contact, Sharks, La Rosa, Mission Thrift, and Mars. retrocity@retrocity.com 415.621.3212

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]]> 2006-08-30 07:17:19.015457+00:00 http://platial.com/post/221902 Lilly welcomes us to Mary's Exchange. _________________________ Right on the 24 MUNI line, Mary's is a practical gal's consignment shop with irresistible offerings like brand-new handknit sweaters with pointy hoods and puff-ball zipper pulls for only $65 (see photo to right) and used Coach bags at a fair price (they always seem to have Coach & Kate Spade--on this visit I spied a big old-style black Coach backpack for $125, not a bad price at all). Of course the selection varies but Mary's seems to consistently offer sizable selections of pre-worn designer jeans, not-so-boring office clothes, colorful designer leisure wear, designer handbags, and cashmere sweaters. This time I was smitten with the dazzling array of sparkly brooches and couldn't stop eyeing the impressive cotton skirt selection. Labels you'll bump into here, many of them local, include Citron, CP Shades, Weston Wear, Michael Stars, and Haley Bob. Maybe it's time to purge: Mary's offers a 50/50 consignment deal: you leave items for 50 days, you split the selling price 50/50. Consignment drop-in hours are 12:15-3:30pm Sunday-Friday. You'll also find new goods here. Owner Wendy (Mary's is named for Wendy's daughter) also buys inventory direct from vendors and you can find last season's items here and overstock from vendors like Neesh, Flax, and Solitaire. ________ Monday-Saturday 12-7pm, Sundays 12-6pm 415.282.6955

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]]> 2006-08-30 07:39:09.026709+00:00 http://platial.com/post/221915 Shhhhh! Miranda at work in her boutique. ________________________ Miranda Caroligne is like a fairy's closet. A good fairy, one who would save Cinderella's neck with a last-minute ballgown, but it would be a ballgown that made a unique statement about wearable waste in addition to making a statement about the wearer. Filled with magical goodies, this store compels visitors to choose a talisman for their next journey and maybe a lucky hand-felted hat for a lover's birthday. In addition to representing Miranda C. Burns' work, Miranda Caroligne offers many area designers' one-of-a-kind pieces, original artwork, and jewelry. If one-of-a-kind neo-archaic creations make you shiver with delight you'd better meditate for a few days before entering. Miranda will design a special piece for and with you; if you're trying to figure out how the hell your mother's beloved wedding dress can be reconstructed to fit into your commitment ceremony you should schedule a visit. I found a most delightful curiousity whilst I was visiting with Miranda and urge you to do the same. Seek out the enchanting creatures therein before they amble away. If you ask nicely you might even get to peep at their accompanying storybooks. "...biomechanical forms that arise from her public studio often compel the wearer to dance, play and behave fantastically." _________________ open 1-7pm tuesday - sunday, 415-355-1900

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