Shop local: in store events and sales warm-up this weekend

Sasha Maks vintage/image courtesy of Sasha MaksAlong with the shockingly-season appropriate temps that are coming to the Bay Area this weekend, sales and instores galore are heating up our calendar. From big skincare events to instore parties with San Francisco's favorite it-girl blogger there is plenty to satisfy your shopping urges!

Starting this weekend we recommend checking out:

Sasha Maks Vintage Trunk show

Professional stylist and vintage furniture dealer turned costume jewelry connoisseur, Sasha Maks will be bringing her remarkable collection of statement pieces, many of which were featured in the recent  Dior a life in Pictures installation event, to The Factory for a not-to-be missed trunk show on Thursday June, 7th.  Shoppable pieces will include "the best of 20th century designs by Dior, Chanel, Schiaparelli". 5-8PM, 370 4th Street.  Check out the event's official Facebook page for more details.

 Heliotrope Skincare/Image courtesy of Rare Device

Heliotrope trunk show 

Naturally based from sustainable, locally sourced ingredients, San Francisco's own Heliotrope skin care is leading the way in the eco-beauty market. Check out the entire line of go-to products including Organic Aloe, Olive & Avocado Hand & Body Lotion and their Olive Leaf & Neroli Facial Moisturizer this Saturday, June 9th  from 1-5PM at Rare Device, 600 Divisadero Street, SF.

Designer sale at Gimme Shoes

Yes, you read that right, major mark downs at Gimme Shoes on select styles from Costume National, Chie Mihara, N.D.C., Acne, Dries Van Noten, Paul Smith and many more. Ongoing while supplies last in-store or at any of the 3 San Francisco locations.

Alternative Apparel Sample Sale

Ethically and sustainably produced tees and tanks without any creepy business practices? It's not a dream, it's Alternative Apparel! Not familiar with the line? Log off of that other brand's website and get yourself to Cary Lane this weekend for major deals on all the slim fitting tees, comfy crew necks , button downs, pants and jackets you could ever want!  Up to 80% off normal retail prices Saturday and Sunday.  Also while you are filling up on staple pieces be sure to check out new arrivals from SW favorite The Furies! For more info visit Cary Lane online.

 

Looking forward to next week:

Wednesday, June 13  beloved boutique destination for all things hard-to-find and high end Carrots kicks of its mega Summer sale. 50% off S/S12 collections, including apparel and accessories from: Mason Martin Margiela, Viktor & Rolf, Helmut Lang and Alexander Wang and others.  A definite not-to-be-missed event.

Then on Thursday June 14th we head back to Rare Device for  an instore party, hosted by darling of Lookbook.nu, and arguably the leader  the local what-I-wore-bloggerati, Laura Elner in celebration of Spring/Summer 2012 collection from Tokyo Boy Accessories. Shop the line, sip sake, meet the designer behind the Tokyo Boy line, (and of course Laura too) from 6;30-9:30pm. To attend RSVP to Amber .