Christine
Love On, Lovers
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, have you found a proper gift for your sweetheart? If not, do not despair! We asked one of our favorite models, the newly brunette Anne, to help us show off some of our favorite artist-made finery. We hope this will inspire you to find something perfect for the [...]
Burnt Orange, Flocked linen, Shark jaws and Other Swankety Wonders
There will be no February gloominess around Swankety Swank! If you need a boost of light and air, stop by the shop and luxuriate in the glow of handmade, artisan goods! Yabette and many of our other artists have some fabulous new items in the store. Take a peak!
Edwardian Ball 2012: A Fresh Approach
Edwardian Ball is near! Do you have your look together? If you are looking for something new and swankety, we’ve got you covered with some of the Bay Area’s sexiest finery. We asked one of our favorite models, Ann, to show off some hot looks to inspire you. From dangerous beauty to elegant lady, you’ll [...]
Last Minute Gift Ideas
Just in time for Christmas week, our artists and designers have been dropping off gorgeous new pieces daily for all you last minute shoppers. I stopped in the shop yesterday and photographed our newest pieces to share, so if you’re still looking for that perfect gift, here are a few Swankety ideas. Shebobo Hats Shebobo [...]
Fantastic Gifts Under $40!
Tonight you’re all invited to Vitals, our holiday event, happening during the Divisadero Art Walk. For those of you stopping by to do a little holiday shopping, here’s a list of fantastic, locally-made gift ideas for under $40! Shebobo Gloves and Hats ($22 and up) Comfy, cozy, sexy, soft, Shebobo gloves and hats come in [...]
Swankety Swank Holiday 2011 Inspiration Catalog is Here!
This year, we wanted a little something extra special, something that will really help you get to know Swankety Swank and our artists and designers a little bit better and grow to love them just as much as we do. Over the past several months, I’ve been working hard with Yabette and the artists and [...]
December Holiday Calendar
How is it possible that December is here already?! Here is our December 2011 Holiday Calendar, perfect for jotting down all those holiday parties! You can download the PDF here: swankety december calendar Don’t forget to come out for next Thursday’s VITAL during the Divisadero Holiday Art Walk from 5-10pm. It ‘s a great opportunity [...]
Amazing Gifts for Under $12!
Yabette and the Swankety staff have been working hard to decorate the store for the holidays and stock the best the Bay Area has to offer from local artists. Here are some of our favorite offerings, all under $12! Sparkly Vegan Eye-Shadows, Made in California ($12) Inspired by drag queens, Sugarpill Cosmetics is a custom [...]
Shop Local, Save the World! (And a Get a Nieves Give-Away!)
Photographs by Christine Donley, taken for the upcoming Swankety Swank Holiday Inspiration Magazine, an online publication featuring our artists and designers. With everything going on in the world today, many of us are asking ourselves what we can do to make a difference and to create positive change in our own lives, and in our [...]
Special Day of the Dead November Calendar
At Swankety Swank, we honor Beauty, Earth, and Age. We see that in the Day of the Dead Alters and ceremonies that honor those who came before us, and show the beauty of death and decay as it is all part of life on Earth. We hope you enjoy our Day of the Dead calendar [...]
