Summer shopping hits its stride

Whether you are looking for pieces to wear on your summer beach getaway (for which we already helped you find the perfect suit!) or just ready to give your wardrobe a little warm-weather update, this weekend has plenty of sales and special events to get you on your way. Starting tonight we recommend checking out:

SF Raw

One part fashion installation and two parts party, the once a month fashion and music event, SF RAW returns to 1015 Folsom tonight.  From bondage inspired bikinis by Petra O to, itty-bitty lids by Le Petit Hat Company and tons of music and art live performances this only-in SF event has plenty to offer. $10 presale tickets still available online, $15 at the door.

40% off Ivana Helsinki sale at Eden and Eden

Finnish designer, artist and filmmaker Paola Ivana Suhonen has been making major waves in the independent fashion scene with her brand Ivana Helsinki for over a decade.  Often considered wearable-art pieces, the collection draws on both Suhonen's Scandinavian ancestry and a modern nomadic sensibility for an astounding effect. The only Scandinavian brand to ever be accepted into the official Paris Fashion Week "IN" show calendar, Ivana Helsinki is internationally recognized as both an influential and prestige brand.  This week you can pick up your own piece of Ivana Helsinki at San Francisco's Eden and Eden at an unbelievable 40% off.  Sale honored while stock lasts. 560 Jackson Street at Columbus.

Designer Paola Ivana Suhonen walks the runway at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York/Image: Frazer Harrison Getty North America 

Summer sale at Y&I

Getting a lot for a little was never easier than at the Marina's Y&I boutique summer sale. Mega mark-downs of up to 80% off, means Spring/Summer pieces starting at just $9. 2101 Chestnut Street, while stock lasts.

Big Summer Sale at Fit Clothing

We love Oakland's Fit Clothing for their well curated mix of big brands like Diane Von Furstenberg, and harder to find labels like Yoshi Kondo. Check out the boutiques ongoing big summer sale for huge discounts throughout the store.  5707 College Ave. in Oakland.

Gimme Shoes Summer Sale

Sandals by Loeffler Randal, pumps by Rachel Comey, and booties by Elisa Nero these and other styles are all marked down now at the Hayes Valley and Filmore Street Gimme Shoes locations. Stock is extremely limited, get in, and get the deals while you can. Store hours and locations listed here.

 Designer Tess Giberson visited San Francisco's Carrots boutique last fall to preview her latest collection/image:S. Whittle for Style Wylde

Summer sale at Carrots SF

When it comes to a curating a pitch-perfect collection of hard to find independent and luxury labels such as Maison Martin Margiela, Rick Owens and Tess Giberson, we'd be hard pressed to name a boutique that does it better than Montgomery Street's Carrots. So when this shop sets out to hold a big summer sale with store wide mark-downs we think savvy shoppers would be crazy to miss it. Ongoing, 843 Montgomery Street.

...and while you are sale hopping, don't forget the San Francisco Flagship Mullberry London store is now openin Union Square!