Holiday shopping parties highlight weekend events

This weekend shopping in San Francisco is all about the party, in-store or block nothing makes gift hunting better than sips and nibbles to get you in the spirit. We recommend checking out:

Tonight: 

Holiday Party and Tina Frey Trunk Show at Anica Boutique  

Since it's launch in 2006 Anica has been a true innovator among Bay Area boutiques. Where else can you pick up pieces from local avant-garde labels like Rosenmunns, East Coast based rising stars like A detacher and internationally coveted standards like Maison Martin Margiela? Tonight this style-making spot rings in the holiday cheer with gorgeous jewelry and everyday objects from local designer Tina Frey and 20% off the entire Anica Fall/ Winter collection. Champagne wine and cocktails from 5-9PM.  2418 Polk Street in SF.

Thursday 12/2- Ongoing :

Holiday Sale at Mc Mullen on Piedmont

East bay outpost for designer dresses, and separates Mc Mullen is celebrating the season with  20-50% off styles from Phillip lim, loeffler randall, under.ligne, Dianne von Furstenberg, Tucker, Of  Two Minds, Vince, Loeffler Randall shoes, Shipley & Halmos, Elizabeth & James, Jeffrey Monteiro and many more. Sales is ongoing while merchandise lasts.

Friday 12/3:

Hayes Valley Holiday Block Party 

This year marks the 12 anniversary of the Hayes Valley Block Party, a night to shop the boutiques, sample the treats and soak in everything that makes this neighborhood one of San Francisco's trendiest places to hang out.  6-9 pm.  While you are there be sure to pop into Lemon Twist Studios for holiday specials and cocktails ( and a change to play DJ as you spin your  favorite records.

Indie Industries Holiday Shopping Party

Celebrate in style at Indie Industries 60's inspired holiday party featuring classic cocktails, free give-aways for the first 10( a $20 Gift Certificate)  and 50 guests ( goodie bag) , plus loads of creative gift ideas that fit any budget. 6-10PM  218 Columbus Ave. in SF

Saturday 12/4:

Master milliner Deanna Gibbons wears a hat of her own design/Image: S. Whittle for Style WyldeHoliday Hats: A group show featuring some of the most talented milliners in the area, including SW favorite Deanna Gibbons. 12:30-5:30PM at Fino Fino in Menlo Park. Browse the racks for that one of a kind cloche, fascinator or fedora.